Today’s entertainment picks:

May 24, 2013 at 12:00a.m.

v National Button Accordion Festival, 5-10 p.m.: Fans of the lively accordion music of Eastern Europe will come from far and wide for this annual event at the Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; 724-667-8997.

v Campbell City Fest, 5-10 p.m.: Live entertainment, food, games and a basket auction will highlight this festival at Roosevelt Park.

v East Palestine Fair, 5-11 p.m.: Amusement rides and family fun on the streets of downtown East Palestine.

v “12 Angry Men,” 8 p.m.: Salem Community Theater’s excellent production of this timeless and taut courtroom drama. The theater is at 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

v Dulci-More Festival, 5-9:30 p.m.: The music of Appalachia will highlight this gathering in the peaceful surroundings of Camp McKinley, 37748 Furnace Road, Lisbon; dulcimore.org.

“National Geographic” (8 p.m., National Geographic): Orson Welles narrates this documentary about a 1963 Everest scaling. That was 50 years ago but, as Welles might say, “We will show no climb before it’s time.”

“Merlin” (10 p.m., Syfy): Beware of giant slugs. In the first of a two-part series finale of “Merlin,” Morgana and Mordred (Katie McGrath, Alexander Vlahos) use one of the creepy crawlers to rob our hero (Colin Morgan) of his magic.

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Cedar Point gift to servicemen

Sandusky

This Memorial Day weekend, Cedar Point will admit for free all active, retired and honorably discharged members of the military with valid ID. Additional tickets for immediate family members may be purchased at the gate for $39.99 each.

First Night seeks entertainers, artists

YOUNGSTOWN

Performing artists are being sought for First Night Youngstown 2014.

This annual family- friendly, alcohol-free event takes place in downtown Youngstown on New Year’s Eve. Performances take place at various venues, including 20 Federal Place, the Masonic Temple, First Presbyterian Church, and more. Acts geared toward families and children take place early in the evening. The event begins at approximately 5:30 p.m. and ends at midnight. Performing artists of all types are encouraged to apply.

An application is available atfirstnightyoungstownoh.com. For information, call 330-744-9966.

YSU arts festival seeks volunteers

YOUNGSTOWN

The 15th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, July 13-14 at and around Youngstown State University, is seeking volunteers for artist registration; information booths; the children’s hands-on art tent; technical assistance at performance sites and at the Festival of Nations international area. Various shifts are available. Each volunteer receives a festival T-shirt, cold water and reserved free parking. Service verification forms will be completed. Call 330-941-2307, email lafactor@ysu.edu or go to ysu.edu/sfa for a downloadable form.