Here's a sampling of free outdoor concerts tonight:



Here's a sampling of free outdoor concerts tonight:
Wildwood Express (bluegrass), 7 p.m., Warren Courthouse Park, East Market Street and North Park Avenue, Warren; (330) 399-1212.
Top Notes (big band), 7, McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; (330) 652-1704.
Jack Vasko and Company with Joe Fedorchak, 7-8:30, Boardman Township Park, Maag Amphitheater, 375 Boardman-Poland Road (U.S. Route 224); (330) 726-8107.
Al Hreno Orchestra, 7-8:30, Briarfield Manor, 461 S. Canfield Niles Road, Austintown; (330) 270-3468.
Al-Ray Combo, 7, Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St., Struthers; (330) 755-7977.
It's another Party on the Plaza at Buffalo Wild Wings. Expect a large and fun-loving throng to gather outside the downtown Youngstown restaurant, which is on Wick Avenue. Via Sahara and The Zou will provide music on the outdoor stage, beginning at 8. Call (330) 744-2999 for more information.
For family-oriented fun, check out the Small Ships Revue -- the annual parade of makeshift boats on the Shenango River -- in downtown Sharon. This free event will include a concert by the Hern Brothers Band at 8, followed by fireworks, at Three by the River. Call (724) 961-3123.
Campbell City Fest holds sway this weekend in Roosevelt Park. Eddie Vallus, Libby and the Tamburitzans and No Way Out provide music from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. The park is on Struthers-Liberty Road. Call (330) 755-7445.
Two rides at Conneaut Lake Park are set for a grand reopening today: The Tumble Bug, right, and the Bessemer Railway System. The train has been put back on the tracks thanks to a fund-raising campaign at the historic, old-fashioned amusement park. Also, the Blue Streak roller coaster, which was struck by lightning last week, will be operating. All rides and waterslides open at noon. A patriotic parade will be held on the midway at 1 p.m.
On Sunday, the Allegheny Brass Band will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the lawn. The evening will conclude with fireworks.
The Kaylee Belle paddlewheel boat will offer lake cruises throughout the weekend. The Hotel Conneaut and Camperland still have a few vacancies. Call (814) 382-5115, or go to www.conneautlakepark.com for more information.
Poland Village Baptist Church will host a free lawn concert at the Olde Barn Out Back at 7 p.m., featuring Southern gospel group Crossway. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Prior to the show there will be an antique car show at 4 p.m. The Olde Barn is at the church, a half-mile north of U.S. route 224 on route 616 in Poland. Call (330) 757-9258.
A free concert featuring the GeezeCats will be held at the Gazebo of Julia's Bed & amp; Breakfast, 2219 W. Liberty St. (route 304), Hubbard, from 5-8 p.m. The GeezeCats play the classic songs of the late '50s and early '60s, and mix it with improv-style comedy and skits. The act is set on a theater set in front of a backdrop depicting a cozy apartment, with a glowing fireplace. On stage, the GeezeCats sit among the props they use in their unique show. They don't play loud, but they get your attention. Concertgoers are invited to bring chairs and blankets. Food and beverages will be available. Call (330) 534-1342.
Two big rock concerts are on tap. On Monday, David Lee Roth headlines a show with Blue Oyster Cult and the HouseBand at Eastwood Field. On Wednesday, Shinedown and Evans/Blue will play in the parking lot of Chevrolet Centre. Check the centerspread for more on both shows.