The Youngstown Playhouse kicks off its run of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" at 8 p.m. If you like old-time rock and soul music, this show ought to have lots of appeal. (330) 788-8739.

The Youngstown Playhouse kicks off its run of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" at 8 p.m. If you like old-time rock and soul music, this show ought to have lots of appeal. (330) 788-8739.
Another spicy production, "Let's Misbehave," will be at 8 p.m. at Kent State University Trumbull Campus. (330) 847-8700.
No fear of Friday the 13th here: Billy Idol will perform at 8 p.m. at the House of Blues, Scene Pavilion in Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
If you want to get a little dirty (we mean real dirt), head over to the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens Plant Sale, starting at 9 a.m., at Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown. (330) 740-7116.
It seems like anybody who is anybody has a tribute band. Right? The Boss is on tour, but the tickets are sold out. Maybe you would enjoy the Stone Pony Band (Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny) instead. With them will be Stagepass (Tribute to the music of the Michael Stanley Band), show starting at 9 p.m. at House of Blues, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
For a few more decibels, check out Papa Roach, w/Trust Company and No Warning, playing at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall, House of Blues, Cleveland. (216) 523-2583 or www.hob.com.
On Monday, the New York Dolls invade the House of Blues in Cleveland. Showtime is 7 p.m. in the Music Hall. (216) 523-2583 or www.hob.com.
Tuesday and Wednesday are Velvet Revolver nights. First, the supergroup comes to Tower City Amphitheater, Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Chevrolet Amphitheatre, Station Square, Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. Hoobastank opens for both shows. (Story, D14.)
Everybody may love Raymond, but Brad Garrett is the fellow from the show who will be at Powers Auditorium, Youngstown at 7 p.m. Thursday. His comedy and musical talents have kept him popular for decades. (330) 744-5143.
If you ever forgot about the beauty in music, a few shows should remind you all over again:
On May 20, Seraphim Chorus and Chamber Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. at St. Christine's Catholic Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown. (330) 898-3620.
The next day, Take Six takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. in Palace Theater, 1519 Euclid, Cleveland. (216) 241-6000.
And on May 22, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Mindy Smith perform at, 7 p.m. in Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland. www.playhousesquare.com or (216) 241-6000 or (800) 766-6048.
Finally, Sarah McLachlan (right) & amp; The Perishers will play at 8 p.m. May 25 at Mellon Arena, 66 Mario Lemieux Pl., Pittsburgh, Pa. (412) 642-1800 or go to the Web site, www.melonarena.com.
Should your tastes turn a lot country, check out Rascal Flatts with Blake Shelton, at 8 May 28 at Post-Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake, Pittsburgh. (800) 927-2770 or www.postgazettepavilion.com.