In town, you've got the choice of two of the season's best performances:

In town, you've got the choice of two of the season's best performances:
"Smokey Joe's Cafe," plays at 8 p.m. at the Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane. (330) 788-8739. The energy and music carry this show, which features lots of classic rock 'n' soul tunes
"Block 5," meanwhile, is the moving account of a small group in a concentration camp during World War II. Because of the violence, this play really isn't for kids. Showtimes is 8 p.m. at The Oakland Center for the Arts, Boardman St., Youngstown. (330) 799-6176.
Maybe you're up for some ribs, some music and some fun. If so, check out the 14th Annual Tops Great American Rib Cook-off & amp; Musical Event, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Tower City Amphitheater, Cleveland. (440) 247-4386. The event runs through Monday
Get ready for some intense music when The Killers, left, with Louis XIV and Hot Hot Heat invade the House of Blues in Cleveland. Showtime is 8 p.m. Ticketmaster.
Also, everything from Saturday
If you went to "Smokey Joe's Cafe" on Friday, you can catch "Block 5" Saturday, or vice versa. The plays continue Saturday night.
Sunday
"Smokey Joe's Cafe," 2:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane. (330) 788-8739.
"Block 5," 2 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, Boardman St., Youngstown. (330) 799-6176.
"American Idol" Ruben Studdard will be at the cook-off in Cleveland. Showtime is 9 p.m. at Tower City Amphitheater. Ticketmaster.
It's decibel fever Monday at Blossom in Cleveland, when Judas Priest and Queensryche take the stage, 7:30 p.m. It's another House of Blues event. Ticketmaster.
Slightly Stoopid with Fishbone and Mishka will be at the House of Blues at 8 p.m. Wednesday. They'll perform in the Music Hall. Ticketmaster.
The Oakland collaboration of multiple directors will produce "Solo Acts," opening 8 p.m. June 3. There will be six acts, three presented June 3 and another three June 4. Performances will be switched the following weekend. (330) 746-0404.
For those who like to jam, may we recommend the Dave Matthews Band, playing at 7 p.m June 4 at Post-Gazette Pavilion, Burgettstown, Pa. Ticketmaster.
The original country outlaw, David Allan Coe, will be performing at Yankee Lake Ballroom at 7 p.m. June 5. Ticketmaster.
Even rappers are beginning to appreciate the smooth sounds of Bobby Vinton (right). He'll play The Harv at Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort at 7:30 p.m. June 8. The track is in Chester, W.Va. Ticketmaster or on site at Downtown Speakeasy Roarin 20's Department.
If your preference is for something louder, check out the Pixies, 7:30 p.m. at Scene Pavilion in Cleveland. It's a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event. (330) 747-1212.
6/9-11 CMJ/Rock Hall 3 Day Music Fest, as many as 100 artists performing, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland. www.cmj.com/rockfest.
They teamed up for a hit, so now Stevie Nicks and Don Henley are together for a hit concert tour. They'll be at Post-Gazette Pavilion in Pittsburgh 8 p.m. June 11. Ticketmaster.
Looking further ahead, Deana Carter will turn the House of Blues into a country bar June 19. She performs at 7 p.m., 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (216) 523-2583 or www.hob.com.