Blues legend B.B. King returns to Youngstown for an 8 p.m. concert at Chevrolet Centre. At 76, King

Blues legend B.B. King returns to Youngstown for an 8 p.m. concert at Chevrolet Centre. At 76, King is still on the road constantly and playing with passion. Tickets range from $28.50 to $88.50 at the box office, online at gettix.net and by calling (866) 443-8849.

Basile the comedian hails from Cleveland but loves Youngstown. He’ll do his act at 7 and 9:30 p.m. at Ford Family Recital Hall. Call (330) 759-4242 for tickets.

The ’60s may be over, but Poobah continues to deliver psychedelic rock like there’s no tomorrow. The band, headed by Youngstown native Jim Gustafson, will be at Cedar’s Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., for a 10:30 p.m. show. Call (330) 743-6560.

The holiday season begins in Warren with the opening of the Courthouse Square ice rink, which will be open for six weeks. A tree lighting and caroling will mark the event. Santa will arrive on a firetruck at 5 and stay until 8. Each child will receive a picture with Santa, a gift bag, a gift from Thom Duma Jewelers and a cookie from Blue Iris Cafe. The Harding High School choirs will sing. Admission to the rink will be $5, which includes skate rental. Group rates and free lessons are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 15 and 29. Free horse-drawn carriage rides will be given. For more information, call Warren City Hall at (330) 841-2601.

Here’s what’s playing at area community theaters:

“Disney’s Beauty & the Beast,” 8 tonight and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane (off Glenwood Avenue); (330) 788-8739.

“The Wizard of Oz,” 7:30 tonight and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, New Castle Playhouse, 212 Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Christmas at the Inn,” 7 tonight, Saturday and Sunday, 34West Theater Company, Das Dutch Village Inn, Columbiana; (866) 482-5050.

“How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 tonight and Saturday, Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Jodi Benson, the voice of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” along with dancers from Ballet Western Reserve, Kenny Eldridge and the Jesus Celebration Singers, pupils from West and Taft elementary schools in Youngstown and Easy Street Productions’ Little Rascals, will join the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a Holiday Extravaganza concert. It starts at 8 p.m. in Powers Auditorium. Call (330) 744-0264.

An American Holiday Christmas show and sale at the Butler Saturday (10-5) and Sunday (10-4). 330-743-1107, ext. 112. The annual event features high-quality hand-created items.

The W.D. Packard Concert Band will give its annual Christmas concert at 2 p.m. at Packard Music Hall in Warren. Dancers from area studios are part of the program, and Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will hand out treats to children.

The annual Carols and Cocoa and Dana holiday concert is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium. Seasonal favorites will be performed in the ballroom by Dana ensembles and choruses, followed by “Christmas Cantata,” a holiday concert by the Dana Brass Ensemble and the Dana Symphonic Choir, in the main hall. Choral groups from Poland and Boardman high schools will also sing. Tickets are $10 ($5 for students; free for children under 12), and can be purchased at the YSU box office in Bliss Hall; by calling (330) 941-3105; or at the door.

Here’s something to look forward to: the Toyota Arenacross Series is coming to Chevrolet Centre for the first time. The indoor motocross circuit will hold three events, on Feb. 1, 2 and 3. Tickets range from $23.50 to $27.50 at gettix.net and the Chevy Centre box office.