Comedian Larry the Cable Guy brings his "Right to Bare Arms" show to the Chevrolet Centre at 7:30

Comedian Larry the Cable Guy brings his "Right to Bare Arms" show to the Chevrolet Centre at 7:30 p.m. Call 1-866-I-GETTIX for ticket information. k
The Actual, a rock band fronted by Max Bernstein, who happens to be the son of famed Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein and actress Nora Ephron, will be at Nyabinghi, 1229 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown. Call (330) 519-4772 for ticket information.
The Youngstown Steelhounds take on the Odessa Jackalopes in Central Hockey League action tonight and Saturday at Chevrolet Centre. Face-off is at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, go to www.gettix.net, call 866-I-Gettix, or go to the arena box office.
Several area theater companies open new productions tonight.
"Waiting For Joshua" by The 34west Theater Co., a dinner-theater, begins at 6:45 at Das Dutch Village Inn of Columbiana, 150 Route 14; call 1-866-482-5050 for ticket information.
"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," by Stage Left Players youth players is at 8 at the Outreach Center, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; call (330) 424-5093.
At Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem, "Spitfire Grill" goes off at 8; call (330) 332-9688.
G.B. Community Theater presents "Noises Off" at 8. It's at Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; call (440) 964-3396.
New Castle Playhouse has "The Octette Bridge Club" at 8. The playhouse is at 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle; call (724) 654-3437.
"Curious Savage" opens at 8 at Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Road (U.S. 422), Niles; call (330) 652-1103.
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the life and music of Mozart, the most versatile composer who ever lived. Tonight's concert, which features guest violinist Philippe Quint, starts at 8 in Powers Auditorium. For tickets, call (330) 744-0264.
The Povertyneck Hillbillies country band will be at the Cellar, 162 Bridge St., Struthers, for an 18-and-over show. Call (330) 750-0199 for tickets.
Oddball rockers Cake will bring their Unlimited Sunshine Tour to the House of Blues, Cleveland. Let's hope the weather cooperates. Check Ticketmaster for ticket availability.
j For the love of chocolate, the Mahoning County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a festival Thursday at the Holiday Inn Metroplex in Liberty. In fact, that's what they call the festival -- For the Love of Chocolate. Call (330) 726-6063 for more information.
Comedian Dan Grueter will be at the Funny Farm in Soffo's Cafe on South Avenue, Boardman, Jan. 27 and 28. The Ohio native is known for being quick, clean and crazy, and for his regular work on the "Bob and Tom" radio show. Showtimes are Jan. 27, 9:30 p.m. (smoke-free), and Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. (smoke-free) and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $13.50. Call (330) 759-4242 for more information.