j“Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” which looks in on the Peanuts gang

j“Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” which looks in on the Peanuts gang as teen-agers, enters its second weekend at the Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Downtown. The play, which is adult in nature, will be staged at 8 tonight, Friday and Saturday. Call (330) 746-0404 for tickets.

Art Youngstown will hold an independent film night, featuring works by Mahoning Valley filmmakers from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Ohio One Building’s Great Room. Films to be screened include Art Byrd’s “Choice of Disrespect” and Jim Fogerty’s short film “Coffee and Doughnuts.” A new trailer for Chris Rutushin’s film “Fine-Tune” will also be unveiled. There is a $3 donation. The Ohio Building is at 25 E. Boardman St., Downtown. Go to artyoungstown.org.

“Daniel,” a modern re-telling of the Biblical story, comes to life in 34west Productions dinner-theater performance at Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana. Call (330) 482-5050 for times and prices. An additional performance will be Saturday.

Looking at live rock music in the clubs tonight: Pop punk stalwarts Johnie 3 on the card of a show that includes the Hollywood Blonds at Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Downtown; around the corner at Cedar’s, 23 N. Hazel St., its the Bedspins and the Youngstown Tramps. Smooth-rocking Cleveland act View From Everest headlines a show at The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers. k

j The Youngstown Steelhounds take on the Colorado Eagles in minor league hockey action at Chevrolet Centre, Downtown. The puck drops at 7:05. Call (330) 747-puck for tickets.

Warren Philharmonic tunes up for a March 29 concert at Packard Music Hall. Soprano Marian Vogel will accompany the orchestra in the 8 p.m. concert, entitled “Spring Fling: Sing Alleluia.” Call (330) 399-3606.

“Lobby Hero,” a comic drama penned by playwright Kenneth Lonergan, comes to the Spotlight Arena Theater stage Thursday for a two-weekend run. It’s a production of Youngstown State University Theater. Call (330) 941-3105.

The Warren Civic Music Association will close its season on April 14 with The Best of Broadway, a musical revue of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show features tunes from “Sunset Boulevard,” “Evita,” “Cats,” “Phantom of the Opera” and other Broadway shows. For tickets to the Packard Music Hall show, call (330) 841-2931.