The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. in downtown Kent, has seen a lot of changes since its beginning as a

The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St. in downtown Kent, has seen a lot of changes since its beginning as a vaudeville theater 78 years ago. It was reincarnated three years as a haven for folk music, and has since become the No. 1 destination of its type in Northeast Ohio. Kent Stage marks its third anniversary this weekend with a number of shows, including Cheryl Wheeler at 8 p.m. tonight. For more information, call (330) 677-5005.
Dave Coulier, the comedian who is still known best for his role on the sitcom "Full House," performs at both Funny Farm locations (Liberty and Boardman) tonight and Saturday. Call (330) 759-4242 for ticket information.
j Country music singer Kellie Lynne takes the stage at The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers. Doors open at 8 p.m. for the 18-and-older show. Call (330) 750-0199 for information.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster for the following shows at House of Blues, Cleveland: Pat McGee Band, May 3, $13; Pussycat Dolls, May 5, $29.50; Ice Cube, May 7, $35; Live, May 14, $35; and Maceo Parker, June 3, $22.50.
Here's what is playing on area theater stages: "Death of A Salesman," 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404; "Mambo Italiano," 8, Kent State University Trumbull Theatre, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 847-8700; "The Farndale Murder Mystery," 7:30, Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455; "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," 8, Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Road (U.S. 422), Niles; (330) 652-1103; "The Ransom of Red Chief," 8, Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St.; (330) 332-9688.
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra presents "Musical Enchantment," with guest pianist Arnaldo Cohen. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at Powers Auditorium, downtown Youngstown. Call (330) 744-0264 for tickets.
The Youngstown Phantoms ice hockey team takes on the U.S.A. National Team at the Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, Boardman, at 7 p.m. Call (330) 965-1423 for ticket information.
The Youngstown Steelhounds wrap up their inaugural season tonight with a Central Hockey League game against the Forth Worth (Texas) Brahmas at 7:05 p.m. at Chevrolet Centre, downtown. Call (330) 747-7825 for ticket information.
Doors open at 9 p.m. for Westfest at Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., downtown Youngstown. The rock show features The Champions of All Time, Manifold Stud, The Interns and Wesker. Tickets are $5 for the 18-and-older show.
The Youngstown Magic Club is sponsoring its annual Close-Up Magic Show at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Metroplex in Liberty. Tickets for adults and children are $5. There will be four magicians performing close-up -- or table top -- magic. For reservations or more information, call Bob Filips at (330) 755-7392; Frank Spritzer, (330) 898-3047; or Bill Crago, (330) 757-8440.
Smucker's Stars on Ice, starring the ice skating duo of Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, and also Todd Eldredge, comes to Chevrolet Centre Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Hard rockers Hinder, with special guests Theory of a Dead Man and Faktion, return to the Mahoning Valley for an April 13 show at The Cellar in Struthers.