Best Bets

Best Bets
USkate with Santa, members of the Phantom Rockets hockey team and Australian speed skater Emily Rosemond from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Ice Zone, McClurg Road, Boardman. Admission is $6 for adults and $3.50 for kids.
Hot Tickets
UTickets to a concert by blues legend B.B. King, who will perform Feb. 15 at Edward W. Powers Auditorium in Youngstown, will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. To buy them, call the Powers box office at (330) 744-0264.
USing along with 3 Doors Down as the Mississippi band performs its new single, "When I'm Gone," at 8 p.m. Jan. 25 at Cleveland Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave. Special guest will be Theory of a Dead Man. Tickets, $26, will go on sale Friday morning. Call Ticketmaster.
UPerseverance has paid off for Trapt, the four-man band that will perform Jan. 17 at Odeon, 1295 Old River Road, Cleveland. Trapt has been playing since the mid-1990s but is finally climbing on the strength of its eponymous major label debut album with Warner Brothers and the first single, "Headstrong." Get tickets for $8 by calling Ticketmaster on Friday.
UKeep on truckin' with Dark Star Orchestra, which will play the music of The Grateful Dead at 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at Odeon in Cleveland. Call Ticketmaster for tickets, which are priced at $16.50 in advance and $18 at the door.
UControversial country-blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Steve Earle will be in concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 12, also at Odeon. Get tickets beginning Friday for $24.50 through Ticketmaster.
UWill six unemployed steel workers bare it all to make money? That's the story of "The Full Monty," the feature film-turned-Broadway-production that will be performed from Jan. 7 to 12 at Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. The ticket price range is from $46.50 to $61.50. Call (412) 392-4900.
The Sources
Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant Eagle stores in Austintown, Calcutta and New Castle. Call (330) 747-1212, (724) 323-1919 or (800) 366-1212. Web address is www.ticketmaster.com
Tickets.com: Call (800) 766-6048. Outlet in Tops supermarkets on U.S. Route 422, Niles, and at 2425 N. River Road, Warren.
Tickets Unlimited: Premium-seats agency at Hilltop Plaza, U.S. Route 224, Canfield. (330) 533-4611. Web address is www.5334611.com.
All Star Ticket Service: Premium-seats agency at 5208 Mahoning Ave., #229, Austintown. (330) 793-TIXX.
Ticket World: Premium-seats agency at U.S. Route 224 and Tiffany South, Boardman. (330) 726-SEAT.
Tonight
NIGHTLIFE
"Christmas Time in Ireland" with Tony Kenny, 7, Blarney Stone Restaurant, 30 Grant Ave., Etna, Pa.; (412) 781-1666.
ONSTAGE
"Working," 8, Kent State University Trumbull Campus Theater, Library Building, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 847-8700.
"A Christmas Carol," 7, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane (off Glenwood Avenue); (330) 788-8739.
"Nativity" by Archangel Dance Theatre and YSU College of Fine and Performing Arts, 8, YSU Ford Theater, Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue; (330) 941-3105.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
"Colors of Christmas" starring Peabo Bryson, Jon Secada, Jody Watley and Oleta Adams, 8, E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.
Tribe of Judah featuring Gary Cherone of Extreme and Van Halen, Tommy Stewart of Godsmack, and Pat Bader of Extreme, 10, Hard Rock Cafe, 5 Station Square, Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
SALES, SHOWS
"House of Gifts" by Venango County Historical Society, 10-2, 301 S. Park St., Franklin, Pa.; (814) 437-2275.
SCHOOLS
"Cotton Patch Gospel," 7:30, Ursuline High School Deibel-Morley Arts Center, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-4563.
Friday
COMEDY
Nick DiPaolo, 9:30, Funny Farm Comedy Club, Holiday Inn MetroPlex, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty; (330) 759-4242.
COUNTRY
Santa Fe, 9, Larry Csonka's Sports Complex, state Route 45, Lisbon; (330) 424-5833.
DANCES
Cross Roads, 8:30-12:30, Kuzman's, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Christmas Dance sponsored by Shenango Valley Sashayers Western Square Dance Club, 8-10:30, Salvation Army Building, Fisher Hill and Hall Avenue, Sharon; (724) 646-3751.
MUSIC
Christmas Concert featuring Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, Children's Chorus and Kent State University Chorale, 8, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 231-1111.
Christmas Concert with Shenango Valley Chorale, 7:30, Westminster College Wallace Chapel, New Wilmington, Pa.; (724) 342-0793.
"Handel's 'The Messiah' and Other Holiday Classics" by Franklin Civic Operetta Association, 8, Barrow Civic Theater, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin, Pa.; (814) 437-3440 or (800) 537-7769.
NIGHTLIFE
Crows Run, 10-2, Ollie's Pub & amp; Grub, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 793-5030.
The Rage, 10, Irish Bob's Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 782-0586.
Karaoke and DJ, 9-1, Borderline Bar & amp; Grill, 3161 Mosier Place (off U.S. Route 422), Youngstown; (330) 746-2006.
Smack Daddies, 10-2, Ice House Inn, 5166 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.
Total Package Band, 9:30-1:30, Radisson Hotel, Route 18, West Middlesex, Pa.; (800) 358-7261.
Unfortunate Sons and Pix, 9:30-1:30, Johnny's, 876 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown; (330) 788-6459.
Leanne and Rajma, 10-2, Nyki's, 2426 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 793-1598.
Encore, 10, Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.
Manhattan, 9:30-1:30, The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.
Echo 7, 10, Salty Grog's, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-6690.
Red Wanting Blue, 10:30, The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.
24/Seven, 10-2, Coconut Grove, 3229 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 788-0140.
Short Bus, 10:30, Hot Rod Cafe, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-3123.
Chasin the Blues, 9-1, Bill's Place, 4771 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-1703.
ONSTAGE
"Nativity" by Archangel Dance Theatre and YSU College of Fine and Performing Arts, 8, YSU Ford Theater; (330) 941-3105.
"Tinsel Tunes," 8, DeBartolo Executive Center Auditorium, 7601 Market St., Boardman; (330) 533-5978.
"Working," 8, Kent State University Trumbull Campus Theater; (330) 847-8700.
"Sanders Family Christmas," 8, Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," 8, Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.
"A Christmas Carol," 8, Youngstown Playhouse; (330) 788-8739.
Christmas Music Spectacular, 7:30, Akron Civic Theater, 182 S. Main St.; Ticketmaster.
"Scrooge," 8, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.
"The Nutcracker," 7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St.; (216) 964-3396.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Stone Sour, Trust Company, Chevelle, Sevendust, 30 Seconds to Mars and Trapt, 7, Agora Theatre and Ballroom, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; Ticketmaster.
Andy Pratt, 8, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.
SCHOOLS
"Cotton Patch Gospel," 7:30, Ursuline High School Deibel-Morley Arts Center; (330) 744-4563.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Madrigal dinner performances by Tapestries of Ohio, 6:30, Hippodrome Ballroom, 150 High St., Warren; (330) 538-2896. Reservations required.
SPORTS
Outspokin' Wheelmen "Your Lucky Day" ride, 1 p.m., meet at Newton Falls Community Center; (330) 654-9439.
Saturday
CHILDREN
Breakfast With Santa, 11 a.m., Youngstown Playhouse Actors Arena, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.
"Hansel & amp; Gretel," 2, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.
Christmas Brass Quintet, 11 a.m., Severance Hall; (216) 231-7300.
Luncheon with Clara and The Nutcracker Prince, noon, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.
COMEDY
Nick DiPaolo, 8 and 10:15, Funny Farm Comedy Club; (330) 759-4242.
COUNTRY
Santa Fe, 9-1, Larry Csonka's Sports Complex; (330) 424-5833.
DANCES
Swing, jitterbug, Latin, hustle and fox-trot dancing, 8-11 (lessons 7-8), Youngstown Maennerchor Club, 831 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (800) 581-9165.
Bob Matasy, 9-1, Kuzman's; (330) 545-8995.
Rocky Chirchiglia, 9-midnight, Hubbard VFW 3767, 710 W. Liberty St., Hubbard; (330) 534-9775.
MUSIC
Holiday Pops concert by Pittsburgh Symphony and Chorus, 8, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-6683.
Bill Gaither & amp; Friends Christmas Homecoming Concert, 7:30, Mellon Arena, 66 Mario Lemieux Place, Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
Vocal ensemble Pomerium, 8, Synod Hall, 125 N. Craig St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; (412) 682-7262.
Shenango Valley Chorale Christmas concert, 7:30, First Presbyterian Church, 600 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 342-0793.
Christmas concert featuring Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus and Cleveland State University Chorale, 3, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111.
"Handel's 'The Messiah' and Other Holiday Classics" by Franklin Civic Operetta Association, 8, Barrow Civic Theater; (814) 437-3440 or (800) 537-7769.
Warren Junior Military Band Holiday Concert, 8, Liberty High School Auditorium, Shady Road, Liberty; (330) 759-2551.
NIGHTLIFE
No X-Cuse, 10, Grist Mill, Wedgewood Lanes, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.
Contemporary music by Tim Smith, 7:30, JC Cafe (Shepherd's Joy Ministries), 94451/2 Annette Drive, Windham; (330) 326-3258.
Crows Run, 10-2, Ollie's Pub & amp; Grub; (330) 793-5030.
Down Play, 10, Irish Bob's Pub; (330) 782-0586.
Teez Band, 9, Davidson's Restaurant and Bar, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 793-3737.
Morrison Hotel, Doors Tribute Band, 10:30, Quaker Steak & amp; Lube; (724) 961-3123.
First Degree, 10-2, Ice House Inn; (330) 544-8800.
Encore, 10, Down the Hatch; (330) 799-3449.
Vegas, 9:30-1:30, The Fireplace; (330) 757-4043.
Via Sahara, 10, Salty Grog's; (330) 726-6690.
Edison's Medicine, 10:30, The Cellar; (330) 750-0199.
Legacy, 10-2, JW's Other Club, Radisson Hotel; (800) 358-7261.
Chasin' the Blues, 9-1, Bristol Inn, state Routes 45 and 88, Bristolville.
Manhattan, 8-11, La Dolce Vita, 207 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 657-8008.
ONSTAGE
"Nativity" by Archangel Dance Theatre and YSU College of Fine and Performing Arts, 8, YSU Ford Theater; (330) 941-3105.
"Tinsel Tunes," 8, DeBartolo Executive Center Auditorium; (330) 533-5978.
"Working," 8, Kent State University Trumbull Campus Theater; (330) 847-8700.
"Sanders Family Christmas," 8, Oakland Center for the Arts; (330) 746-0404.
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," 8, Firehouse Theater; (330) 821-8712.
"A Christmas Carol," 8, Youngstown Playhouse; (330) 788-8739.
Christmas Music Spectacular, 11, 3 and 7:30, Akron Civic Theater; Ticketmaster (sold out).
"Scrooge," 8, New Castle Playhouse; (724) 654-3437.
"The Nutcracker," 2 & amp;7:30, Ashtabula Arts Center; (216) 964-3396.
Morrison Hotel, 10:30, Hot Rod Cafe; (724) 981-3123.
PARKS
Yellow Creek Park Christmas, 7, Yellow Creek Park Lodge, Struthers; (330) 755-7275.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
"Slide Hampton and the World of Trombones," 8, Gartner Auditorium, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland; (216) 231-1111.
Stone Sour and Trust Company, 7:30, Metropol, 1600 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster.
Sum 41 with Good Charlotte and Punchline, 6, Rock Jungle, 2 Station Square, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Ticketmaster (sold out).
Queens of the Stone Age with Chevelle, 10:30, Nick's Fat City, 1601 Carson St., Pittsburgh; Ticketmaster (sold out).
Insane Clown Posse, 9, Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old River Road, Cleveland; Ticketmaster.
SCHOOLS
"Cotton Patch Gospel," 7:30, Ursuline High School Deibel-Morley Arts Center; (330) 744-4563.
SALES, SHOWS
Model Train Holiday Open-House, 1-5, Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 6th St., Monaca, Pa.; (724) 755-8023.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Madrigal dinner performances by Tapestries of Ohio, 6:30, Hippodrome Ballroom; (330) 538-2896 (reservations required).
"When You're Old Enough," 8, Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh; (412) 237-8300.
SPORTS
Outspokin' Wheelmen "Just 10 Shopping Days Left" ride, 1 p.m., meet at Columbiana Burger King; (330) 549-9325.
Sunday
CHILDREN
Breakfast With Santa, 11 a.m., Youngstown Playhouse Actors Arena; (330) 788-8739.
DANCES
Al Hreno, 4-8, Avon Oaks Ballroom, U.S. Route 422, Girard; (330) 545-8974.
Joe Fedorchak Orchestra, 3-7, SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.; (724) 336-5180.
MUSIC
Christmas concert featuring Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus and Cleveland State University Chorale, 3, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111.
Christmas concert featuring the Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus and Cleveland State University Chorale, 7, Severance Hall; (216) 231-1111.
Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, 3, Cuyahoga Community College, Western Campus Theater, 11000 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Parma; (216) 556-1800.
"Hooray for the Holidays" with Akron Symphony Orchestra, 3, E.J. Thomas Hall; (330) 972-7570.
Christmas concert with the Shenango Valley Chorale, 7:30, East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, Pa.; (724) 342-0793.
Holiday Concert featuring the Girard High School Honor and Junior High Choir, Girard Community Band and an Irish Seisun, 2, Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard; (330) 545-6596.
Organist Karel Paukert, 2:30, Cleveland Museum of Art; (216) 421-7350.
"Sounds of the Season" featuring the Western Reserve Brass Quintet, Shirley Hempstead Memorial Bell Choir and New Lisbon Presbyterian Church Choir, 7, New Lisbon Presbyterian Church, 111 E. Chestnut St., Lisbon; (330) 424-5107.
ONSTAGE
"Nativity" by Archangel Dance Theatre and YSU, 4, YSU Ford Theater; (330) 941-3105.
"Tinsel Tunes," 2, DeBartolo Executive Center Auditorium; (330) 533-5978.
"Working," 3, Kent State University Trumbull Campus Theater; (330) 847-8700.
"Sanders Family Christmas," 2:30, Oakland Center for the Arts; (330) 746-0404.
Christmas Music Spectacular, 3, Akron Civic Theater; Ticketmaster (sold out).
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," 2:30, Firehouse Theater; (330) 821-8712.
"Scrooge," 3, New Castle Playhouse.; (724) 654-3437.
"The Nutcracker," 2, Ashtabula Arts Center; (216) 964-3396.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
The Exies, 9:30, Hard Rock Cafe; Ticketmaster.
SCHOOLS
"Cotton Patch Gospel," 3, Ursuline High School Deibel-Morley Arts Center; (330) 744-4563.
SALES, SHOWS
Model Train Holiday Open-House, 1-5, Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society; (724) 755-8023.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Madrigal dinner performances by Tapestries of Ohio, 4:30, Hippodrome Ballroom; (330) 538-2896 (reservations required).
Jewish Unity Chorus, 2, Cleveland Museum of Art; (216) 421-7350.
PORTS
Outspokin' Wheelmen "Christmas Lights" ride, 6 p.m., meet at Town One Square, U.S. Route 224, Poland; (330) 757-9057.
Monday
NIGHTLIFE
Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice, 9, Tully's Patio, Three By the River, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-3123.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Box Car Racer and S.T.U.N., 7:30, Agora Theater, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 881-6700.
Tuesday
CHILDREN
"A Celebration of Kwanzaa," 10 a.m., Severance Hall; (216) 231-7300.
MUSIC
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Chorus Christmas concert, 7, Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main St., Canfield; (330) 744-0264.
NIGHTLIFE
Becky Boyd and Real Life, 9:30-1:30, Johnny's; (330) 788-6459.
Karaoke, 9-1, The Fireplace; (330) 757-4043.
POP, ROCK, JAZZ
Mindless Self-Indulgence, 8, Metropol, 1600 Smallman St., Pittsburgh; (412) 261-4512.
SALES, SHOWS
"House of Gifts" by Venango County Historical Society, 10-2, 301 S. Park St., Franklin, Pa.; (814) 437-2275.
SCHOOLS
Chaney High School Winter Choral Concert, featuring Concert Choir, Chorus and Chorale, 7:30, Chaney High School Auditorium, 731 S. Hazelwood Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-8822.
Wednesday
MUSIC
Holiday Celebration with organist Todd Wilson, Cleveland Orchestra brass, wind, percussion and string sections with assistant conductor Wilson Hermanto, 8, Severance Hall; (216) 231-7300.
NIGHTLIFE
After Dark, 8, The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.
Ongoing
ART
Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: New Age art by Jennifer and Kevin McCoy, through Feb. 23; "Nam June Paik: One Candle" installation and "Digital Artists: Recent Works," through December; paintings and drawings by Pat Vaccaro, through Jan. 5. Hours are 11-4 Tuesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays; 11-8 Wednesdays; noon-4 Sundays. (330) 743-1711.
Butler Institute of Art Trumbull Branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland: "Large Scale Contemporary Sculpture: Art Walk," through Jan. 31; "Frajndlich & amp; Frajndlich: Landscape Photographs," through Jan. 5. Hours are 11-4 Wednesdays through Sundays. (330) 609-9900.
Frick Art and Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh: "Drawn Toward the Avant-Garde: Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century French Drawings from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Copenhagen," through Jan. 5. (412) 371-0600.
Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: Ceramics by Carles Timm-Ballard, Michael Hough, Robert Isenberg and Ron Korczynski and paintings by Nina B. Marshall, through Dec. 20; Vintage Toy Show, through Dec. 20. Hours are 10-8 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-5 Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. (724) 652-2882.
Kent State University Museum, East Main and South Lincoln streets, Kent: Dr. John Lundquist's photographs of "Mandala and Temple: Sacred Architecture in Tibet," through Dec. 15. Hours are 10-4:45 Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10-8:45 Thursdays and noon-4:45 p.m. Sundays. (330) 672-3450.
Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown: "Joining Together," Mill Creek Park Employees Exhibit, through Jan. 5. Hours are 10-5 Tuesdays through Sundays. (330) 740-7116.
Roberta's Gallery of Fine Arts, 10 N. Main St., Columbiana: Stained glass designs by Payne-Spiers Studios of Paterson, N.J., through Jan. 15. Hours: 10-4 Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10-7 Fridays and 10-4 Saturdays. (330) 482-4522.
Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh: "Folk Art of Pittsburgh," through Jan. 30. (412) 454-6000.
Three Rivers Arts Festival Gallery, 707 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh: "Angels and Other Creatures" large scale sculptures, Friday through Feb. 14. Hours: 10-5 weekdays. (412) 281-8723 ext. 27.
Trumbull Art Gallery, 720 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren: "The Path: 1957-2002, Bloom Where You Are Planted" collaboration with Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital art program, through Dec. 20. Hours are noon-4 Wednesdays through Fridays and 1-4 Sundays.
Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh: "Strange Messenger: The Art of Patti Smith," through Jan. 5; "Robert Lepper, Artist & amp; Teacher," through Jan. 12; "Americanisms: Shaping Art and Culture in the 50s," through July 20. Hours are 10-5 Tuesdays through Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10-10 Fridays. (412) 237-8300.
Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, Wick Avenue: Graduating Senior Show I, through Dec. 20. Hours are 11-4 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11-8 Wednesdays. (330) 941-1400.
Youngstown State University Rose Marie Smith Gallery, Tod Hall, Youngstown: Watercolors by Mary Kay D'Isa, through April.
Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh: "Panopticon: An Art Spectacular," through Aug. 17; "Forum: Mel Bochner Photographs, 1966-69," through Jan. 12; "Out of the Ordinary: The Architecture and Design of Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown and Associates," through Feb. 2; "Neapolitan Presepio," through Jan. 5; "Holidays at Carnegie," through Jan. 12; "It's Not Just Mud! Centuries of Ceramics" opens Saturday. (412) 622-3131.
Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland: "Elizabeth Catlett: Prints and Sculptures, through Jan. 5; "A City Seen: Photographs from The George Gund Foundation Collection," through Jan. 26; "Land in Light: John Szarkowski Photographs," through Feb. 12; "Challenging Structure: Frank Gehry's Peter B. Lewis Building," through Feb. 24; Magna Grecia: Greek Art from South Italy and Sicily, through Jan. 5; A City Seen: Photographs from The George Gund Foundation Collection, through Jan. 26; Photographs by John Szarkowski, through Feb. 12. Hours are 10-5 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and 10-9 Wednesdays and Fridays. (216) 421-7340.
Society for Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman St., Pittsburgh: Solo exhibit and installation by Mr. Imagination, through March 1. Hours are 10-5 Tuesdays through Fridays and 9-5 Saturdays. (412) 261-7003.
CHILDREN
Pittsburgh Children's Museum, 10 Children's Way: Hours are noon-5 Sundays, 10-8 Fridays and 10-5 other days. (412) 322-5058.
COMEDY
Powerhouse Pub, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland Flats: Interactive Irish comedy "Flanagan's Wake," 8 tonight and Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday. Ticketmaster.
Second City Cleveland, 2037 E. 14th St.: "For Those About to Iraq, We Salute You," 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets.com.
DANCES
Avon Oaks Ballroom, U.S. Route 422, Girard: Country line dance lessons, 7-11 Tuesdays; Austie Combo, 8-11:30 Wednesdays; Just Chillin, 8-11 Fridays. (330) 545-8974.
Blarney Stone Restaurant, 30 Grant Ave., Etna, Pa.: Swing dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays (lessons, 8 p.m.). (412) 781-1666.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom (formerly Royce Parkway West), 1160 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis, Pa.: Singles dances, 9-1 Fridays. (412) 276-4132.
Howland Community Church, 196 Howland-Cortland Road, Howland: International folk dancing lessons, 7-9 Thursdays. (330) 856-5856.
Hubbard VFW, 710 W. Liberty St., Hubbard: Basic swing dance classes, 6 p.m. Mondays; lessons in intermediate and advanced swing, Lindy hop, salsa, Latin, hustle and smooth, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays. (330) 534-5579.
Maples, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown: Country line dancing, 7-1 Fridays. (330) 325-0647.
FLEA MARKETS
Brookfield Flea Market, Valley View Mall, 7281 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield: Open 9-5 Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. (330) 448-6866.
Champion Super Flea Market, state Route 45, Champion: Open 8-4 Saturdays and Sundays. (330) 392-7434.
Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown: Open 9-5 Wednesdays and Sundays. (330) 744-5050.
Rogers Community Auction and Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers: Open at 7:30 a.m. Fridays. (330) 227-3236.
Sharon Farmers' Market, Reyers' parking lot, South Water Street, Sharon: Open at 7 a.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays. (724) 981-5880.
Skyway Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, 1805 N. Leavitt Road, Warren: Open 8-4 Saturdays and Sundays. (330) 898-1938.
Theron's Country Antique and Flea Market, 1641 Columbiana-Lisbon Road, Columbiana: Open 9-4 Sundays. (330) 482-0204.
Warren Flea Market, 428 Main St. S.W., Warren: Open 8-5 Tuesdays and Saturdays. (330) 399-8298.
NATURE
Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron: Sixth annual Snack with Santa, 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and again Dec. 21 and 22. Hours are 11-4 daily. (330) 375-2550.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway): Zoolights, 5:30 to 9 p.m. nightly through Dec. 23 and again Dec. 26-30. Hours are 10-5 daily. (216) 661-6500.
National Aviary, West Park, Pittsburgh: Open 9-5 daily. (412) 323-7235.
Pittsburgh Zoo & amp; PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh: Hours are 10-6 daily. (412) 665-3639.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh: Garden Railroad, through Feb. 23; Winter Flower Show: Flower Fairies, through Jan. 12; Gospel Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 21; Candlelight Evenings, 6:30-8:30 nightly through Dec. 29. Hours are 9-9 Fridays, 9-5 other days (closed Mondays). (412) 622-6914.
NIGHTLIFE
Bill's Place, 4771 Mahoning Ave., Austintown: Karaoke, 9-1 Wednesdays; DJ Fridays and Saturdays. (330) 270-1703.
Bloomingdale's Point Restaurant & amp; Lounge, 9835 South Ave. Ext., Poland: DJ, 9-1 Saturdays. (330) 549-5445.
Bonanza Bar, 1698 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Cindi Lu Who, 10 Tuesdays. (330) 792-8685.
Bullseye Pub and Grub, 6965 McCartney Road, Lowellville: Karaoke, 8-midnight Thursdays; DJ dance party and Karaoke, Fridays and Saturdays. (330) 536-9288.
Cedar Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown: DJs, Sundays and Mondays; jazz by Teddy Pantelas, Tuesdays; swing dancing, Thursdays. (330) 743-6560.
Cipriano's Restaurant and Lounge, 6544 state Route 14, Ravenna: Jim Frank Trio, 8 p.m. Saturdays, (330) 726-9535.
Club Blue Note, 2810 Market St., Youngstown: Karaoke witih Cindi Lu Who, 10:30-2 Mondays.
Davidson's Restaurant and Bar, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield: Karaoke and dance DJ, 9 p.m. Wednesdays; dance DJ, 9 p.m. Fridays. (330) 793-0033.
Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 9:30-1:30 Wednesdays.
East Side Civics, 2929 South Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 9-1 Fridays.
Faces Lounge, 13 Broad St., Newton Falls: Karaoke, 10-2 Wednesdays. (330) 872-5856.
The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland: Karaoke, 9-1 Tuesdays. (330) 757-4043.
Grist Mill, Wedgewood Lanes, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown: DJ, 9:30-1 Wednesdays and Thursdays. (330) 792-1949.
Guess Who Lounge, 1804 Wilson Ave. (at Center Street bridge), Youngstown: Dance music and Spanish music Karaoke, 9-1 Fridays. (330) 746-9909.
Hot Rod Cafe, Three By the River, Sharon, Pa.: Jam night, 8:30-midnight Thursdays. (724) 981-3123.
Irish Bob's Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke with Simply Ed, 10-2 Mondays; DJ George, 9-2 Tuesdays. (330) 788-0011.
Jillian's Entertainment, Southern Park Mall, Boardman: Dance DJ, 9-1 Thursdays. (330) 629-8556.
Johnny's, 876 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown: North Coast Band, 9:30-1:30 Saturdays. (330) 788-6459.
Jolly Joe's Sports Bar, 3718 Sheridan Road, Youngstown: Karaoke, 8-midnight Tuesdays.
Little Gail's Tavern, 1544 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 10-2 Saturdays. (330) 799-0002.
The Mill, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown: DJ, 9-2:30 Thursdays and Fridays; dance DJ, 9 p.m. Saturdays. (330) 797-8990.
Nyabinghi, 1229 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown: Crapaoke, 10 Wednesdays. (330) 799-9750.
Nyki's, 2426 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 10-2 Tuesdays and Saturdays; jam night and open mike with Tongue and Groove, 10-2 Wednesdays. (330) 793-1598.
Opus Twenty One, One American Way (off East Market Street), Warren: Joe Augustine, 5-10 Tuesdays through Saturdays. (330) 856-2121.
Plaza Cafe, 21 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown: Open mike night, 10 Tuesdays; Mystic WIP Hustler, 10 Wednesdays; DJ, 10 Thursdays. (330) 743-3180.
Red Horse Saloon, 3501 South Ave., Youngstown: Karaoke, 9:30-1:30 Tuesdays. (330) 788-2158.
Rudy's Cafe, 200 Cleveland Street West, Warren: DJ Collaboration, 9-1 Thursdays. (330) 847-CAFE.
Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman: DJ, 10 p.m. Sundays. (330) 726-6690.
Sammy Maxx Lounge, 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown: Karaoke, 10-2, Wednesdays; dance DJ, 10-2 Thursdays and Saturdays. (330) 792-5585.
Sippers Bar and Grill, 3012 Wilson Ave., Campbell: Karaoke, 9-2 Fridays. (330) 750-9990.
The Sons, 2702 Dearborn, Youngstown: Karaoke, 10-2 Fridays.
Timberlanes Restaurant and Hotel, Pershing Street, Salem: Electric pianist Denny Gallo, 6-10 Fridays and Saturdays, noon-3:30 Sundays. (330) 337-9572.
Toey's Tavern, 958 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown: Karaoke, 10-2 Saturdays. (330) 782-5708.
Youngstown Crab Company, 3917 Belmont Ave., Liberty: DJ, 8:30-11 p.m. Fridays; blues music by Straight Note Chaser, Mondays. (330) 759-5480.
ONSTAGE
Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St.: "The Nutcracker," 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 13-15 and 20-22. (216) 964-3396.
Avalon Inn & amp; Resort, 9519 E. Market St., Warren: "That Ain't Shakespeare" murder mystery dinner theater by Main Course-Murder, 7 p.m. Fridays through February. (330) 856-1900.
Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh: "The Nutcracker," through Dec. 29. (412) 456-6666.
Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh: "A Musical Christmas Carol" by Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, through Dec. 22. (412) 456-6666.
Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron: "WOW: A Holiday Follies Spectacular," through Jan. 12. Shows are at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. other days; meals served two hours before curtain time. (800) 362-4100.
Cleveland Playhouse Drury Theatre, 8500 Euclid Ave.: "A Tuna Christmas," through Dec. 22. (216) 795-7000.
Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave.: "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," through Jan. 4. (216) 631-2727.
Hanna Theater, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland: "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," through Dec. 31. Tickets.com.
Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland: "A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 22; "Rockettes, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular," through Dec. 31. Tickets.com.
Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," 2:30 and 8 Friday and Saturday and 2:30 Sunday. (330) 836-2626.
PARKS
Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road: Lighted Christmas figures on display from dusk to 10:30 p.m. nightly through Jan. 5. (330) 726-8107.
Cascade Park, New Castle, Pa.: "Cascade of Lights," through Dec. 31. (724) 656-3510.
Mill Creek MetroParks Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown: "Winter Celebration -- A Taste of the Holidays" on display 10-5 Tuesdays through Sundays through Jan. 5. (330) 740-7116.
O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh: "All the Great Books" and "The Complete History of America (abridged)" by Reduced Shakespeare Co., Tuesday through Jan. 5 (no shows Dec. 24, 25 or 31). Tickets.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Cleveland Cinematheque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd.: "Recent Korean Cinema," today and Sunday. (216) 421-7450.
Gund Arena, downtown Cleveland: Disney On Ice presents "Princess Classics" featuring Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White, Jan. 8-20. Ticketmaster.
Yellow Duck Park, state Route 46, Canfield: "Wonders of the World" holiday light show, 5:30-10 nightly through Jan. 5. (330) 533-3773.
Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland: Festival of Trees, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Dec. 22. (216) 795-7000.