FRIDAY

FRIDAY
UActors from various horror films will gather at "Hollyweird at Hollywood" from 5 to 10 p.m. at Hollywood Video, 2200 Niles-Cortland Road (state Route 46), Niles. Horror film connoisseurs may recognize the names of Conrad Brooks, who appeared in the Ed Wood film "Plan 9 From Outer Space" and Tim Burton's more recent film titled "Ed Wood"; Joe Shelby, who appeared in "Dawn of the Dead," which was George Romero's sequel to "Night of the Living Dead"; and Stacey Sparks from "Vamps" and "Evil Ambitions." Admission is free; merchandise will be for sale; and there will be a fee for autographs. The event continues from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday with an appearance by, among others, soap opera actress Robyn Griggs of "Another World" and "One Life to Live." Call (330) 544-1600.
UGet tickets in the morning for Lonestar's Nov. 28 concert with special guest Jimmy Wayne at Lakewood Civic Auditorium, or inquire at 5 p.m. about the Fun Lovin' Criminals concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at Club Laga in Pittsburgh. Call Ticketmaster.
UIf the coffee doesn't give you a jolt, the music will. Westminster College Jazz Ensemble offers a "Jazz and Java" concert at 7:30 in the school's new McKelvey Student Center Lounge, New Wilmington, Pa. Both the entertainment and the coffee are free. Selections will include works by Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Call (724) 946-7279 for details.
UThe movie "Steel Magnolias," which starred Sally Field and Julia Roberts, has its roots in the theater. It's opening at 8 p.m. at New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. There's laughter and tears as these Southern ladies and friends gather in a beauty parlor to exchange gossip and ruminate about their lives. Additional performances, 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1 and Nov. 7-8 and 3 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9. Tickets, $13 for adults, $11 for senior citizens and children. Reservations, (724) 654-3437.
SATURDAY
UTickets for Martina McBride's "The Joy of Christmas" concert, to be Nov. 30 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, will go on sale at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Prices are from $31 to $52.
UOther concert tickets that become available in the morning: Classical crossover singer Sarah Brightman, 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at Gund Arena, Cleveland; and California punk-rap band Zebrahead with Lucky Boys Confusion, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at Phantasy Theatre, Lakewood. Call Ticketmaster.
UTreats and thrills are in store at Loghurst, the Western Reserve Historical Society property on U.S. Route 224 in Canfield. Alice Whitehill, a certified paranormal investigator, will share stories from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tours of the Loghurst farmhouse, pumpkin painting and a candy hunt are the evening's other events. Visitors should bring flashlights and blankets. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students and free for children ages 5 and younger. Call (330) 533-4330.
SUNDAY
UFor nostalgic Halloween fun, report at 2 p.m. to Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren, to see the 1920 silent film "Dr. Jekyll & amp; Mr. Hyde." It's the first film in which John Barrymore starred, and it features a musical score by Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. Admission is free. Reservations are not required.
UYou can still see the Jagermeister Music Tour featuring Slayer at 7 p.m., but don't go to Metropol in Pittsburgh. The show has been moved to The Ice Garden, Route 51, Rostraver Township, Pa. Need directions? Call (724) 379-7100.
NEXT WEEK
UPraise music leader Bill Gaither will gather his flock at 7 p.m. April 2 at Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Tickets will be $16 and $30.25 when they go on sale Monday morning at Ticketmaster outlets.
UCar enthusiasts are invited to a Halloween Cruise from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Chi-Chi's, 3101 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. Children are encouraged to trick-or-treat among the cars as a DJ plays music. Car owners will compete for door prizes and trophies. The restaurant will have food and drink specials.
AHEAD
UWear a costume and your dancing shoes to the Outdoor Costume Party from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 31 at 2 Worlds Parks Return to Idora site on state Route 534 near Lake Milton. Prizes will be awarded for costumes, and music will be by The Vegas Band and a DJ. Admission is $3. 2 Worlds Parks also offers a Haunted Hayride of Doom ($8 for adults, $6 for children ages 12 and under) and displays of original Idora Park rides. Call (330) 746-6980 for information.
UA performance of Russian sacred and folk music by St. Petersburg State Academic Capella, or Glinka Choir, has been moved from Benedum Center to Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Call (412) 456-6666 for tickets.