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Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant Eagle stores in Austintown, Calcutta and New Castle. Call (330) 747-1212. Web address is www.Ticketmaster.com.

Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown: call (866) 443-8849 or go to www.Gettix.net.

Tonight

Nightlife

John Wesley Tumbri, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown 330-480-0884.

Adam Jacobs (acoustic), 9 p.m., Uncle Butter’s, Mahoning Avenue, Warren.

DJ Richie, 10 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles 330-544-1732.

Schools

Spring Concert with the Boardman Bands, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman.

Onstage

“The Friendly Caper” and “The Unexpected Birthday Gift”, two original operas sponsored by SMARTS and Kids by the River Opera Company, 6 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown 330-941-2787.

YSU Dance Ensemble, 8 p.m., YSU - Ford Theater , Youngstown, 330-941-3105.

Children

Children’s Sneak Peek: Dancing Through the Decades, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown 330-740-7116.

“Elmo! Ready for Action”, 7 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 330-746-5600.

Friday

Nightlife

Davis McKay (acoustic), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 330-652-6929.

Howard & Point 5, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown 330-480-0884.

The First Degree, 8 p.m. to midnight, Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman 330-629-9605.

Bustin’ Loose, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland 330-757-4042.

Grand Fury, Social Overtones & Cease To Exist, 9:30 p.m., Mojo’s Pub and Grille, 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown 330-779-0995.

Matt Palka and the Caravan, 11 p.m., Cedar’s, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown 330-743-6560

Rudy & The Professionals, 9:30 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Rd,, Niles 330-544-1732.

The Youngstonians, Eclyptic and the Whaling Skies, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown 330-743-6480.

Wonderland, 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland 330-757-1490.

Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel Sharon, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex 724-528-2501.

Dance

Carnival, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard 330-545-8995.

Sales Shows

Spring Art Show, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., McDonough Museum, Wick Avenue, Youngstown.

Special events

Enchanted Evening in the Gardens: Dancing Through the Decades, 7 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown 330-740-7116.

Comedy

3 Blonde Moms, 10 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 330-652-4242.

Onstage

Enchanted Evening in the Gardens: Dancing Through the Decades, 7 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown 330-740-7116.

The Full Monty, 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown 330-746-0404.

YSU Dance Ensemble, 8 p.m., YSU - Ford Theater , Youngstown 330-941-3105.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 330-652-1103.

Children

“Elmo! Ready for Action”, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Chevrolet Centre 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown 330-746-5600.

Saturday

Nightlife

Steve Vuich, Pipedreams Commander Cody, 6 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut Street, Sharon 724-981-9464.

Nouveau Rock Music Festival with The Zou, Deadbeat Poets and more, 7 p.m., Cedar’s, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown 330-743-6560.

EP3 and the Rusty Van Band, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown 330-743-6480.

Davis & McKay (acoustic rock n’ roll), 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard 330-534-1199.

Crossbones, 8 p.m., Highland Naus Club, 2350 Highland Ave. S.W., Warren 330-392-5861.

Teddy Pantelas Trio, 8 p.m., Mill Street Grille, 11 S. Mill Street, New Castle 724-654-7300.

Dream Maker, 8 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown 330-480-0884.

Sean Patrick McGraw, 9 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown 330-325-0647.

Santa Fe Band, 9 p.m., Csonka’s, 6885 State Route 45, Lisbon 330-424-5833.

The Look, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland 330-757-4042.

Frankie and the Sensations, 9:30 p.m., Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman Poland Road, Poland 330-757-1490.

Cross-N-Eyed, 5000 Fed and 5 Elements, 10 p.m., Shevies Pub, 4357 Warren Sharon Rd,, Vienna.

Smack Daddy’s, 10 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Rd,, Niles 330-544-1732.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad Street, Newton Falls 330-872-5856.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Tangier Bar & Pizza, 880 Youngstown Poland Rd,, Struthers 330-755-2388.

Midnight Highway, 10 p.m., Mike’s, 2357 North Park Ave., Warren 330-399-1019.

Lectures

Workshop: How to Know the Wildflowers, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown 330-740-7107.

Dance

Celebration Dinner Dance for USA Dance, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State Street, Girard 330-545-1951.

The Casuals, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S State St,, Girard 330-545-8995.

Wayne Tomsic, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S State St,, Girard 330-545-8995.

Sales Shows

Twins Club Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Boardman , 330-758-9753.

Artists of the Mahoning Commons Spring Open Studio & Art Sale, noon to 5 p.m., Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 330-718-2696.

Music

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., De Yor Performing Arts Center, 260 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown 330-744-4269.

Comedy

3 Blonde Moms, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 330-652-4242.

Onstage

The Full Monty, 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown 330-746-0404.

YSU Dance Ensemble, 8 p.m., YSU - Ford Theater , Youngstown 330-941-3105.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 330-652-1103.

Children

“Elmo! Ready for Action”, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Chevrolet Centre 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown 330-746-5600.

“A Thousand Cranes”, 2:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 330-788-8739.

Sunday

Special Events

Calendulas in a Basket, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 330-740-7116.

Dance

Eddie Vallus Band II, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Recreation Center ,270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa., 877-767-5732.

Sales Shows

Artists of the Mahoning Commons Spring Open Studio Art Sale, noon to 5 p.m., Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 330-718-2696.

Special events

The Slavjane Folk Dancers, 3 p.m., Byzantine Catholic Center School Auditorium, 5512 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown 330-758-1287.

Outdoors

Farm Tours, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 330-533-7572.

Children

“Elmo! Ready for Action”, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Chevrolet Centre 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown 330-746-5600.

Monday

Nightlife

Michael Tarver Jennings and Band, 7 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown 330-480-0884.

F/X Project, 9 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube. 101 Chestnut Street, Sharon 724-981-9464.

Dance

Cinco De Mayo celebration, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S State St,, Girard 330-545-8995.

Tuesday

Nightlife

Teddy Pantelas, 8 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel Street, Youngstown 330-746-5600.

Special events

Psychic William Morgan, 5 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown 330-480-0884.

Wednesday

Dance

DJ Big Pete , 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard 330-545-8995.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Steve Earle, 8 p.m., Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square Playhouse Square, Cleveland.

Ongoing

ART

Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin College. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Closed major holidays. (440) 775-8665 or www.oberlin.edu/allenart.

Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-10 Fri.; 10-5 other days; closed Mon. (412) 237-8300.

Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. All exhibits are free and open to the public.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.-Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Gregory Perillo “Visions of the American West,” through May 24; realist paintings by Timothy Clark from Pasadena, California, Museum of Art, June 7-Aug. 2. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “That’s All Folks: The Art of Warner Bros. Animation,” through May 18; Annual National Juried Show: 72nd National Midyear Exhibition, July 12-Aug. 24. Hours: 11-4, Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed.; noon-4 Sun. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Reinberger Gallery in the Gund Building, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue., Thu. and Sat.-Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. (216) 421-7407.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 474 E. State St., Salem. Hours: 1-5 Wed.-Fri., 10-2, Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132.

Harmony Museum, at I-79 exits 87-88, north of Pittsburgh. Guided tours, 1-4 Tue.-Sun. except holidays. Reservations suggested for weekends. (724) 452-7341 or (888) 821-4822 or www.harmonymuseum.org.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. “35th annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition,” through May 16. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “Native Americans through the Prism of Culture: Edward S. Curtis & The Legacy of Collectors,” through June 15; “Mood Indio,” through Aug. 31. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Th.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. (330) 672-1369.

Kent Downtown Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Kent. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. Hours: 10 -5 Mon.-Tue., Th.-Sat. and 10-9 Wed. (330) 972-5951.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “A Plantsman in Asia” Paul Meyer’s photographic images tell vivid stories about the importance of plants in the lives of Asian peoples, through June 1. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “John Paolano — Landscape Architect,” his design influences, landscape architect of Fellows Riverside Gardens, have been appreciated and admired for 50 years. This exhibit honors his remarkable talents, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, 221 S. Broadway St., Akron. Hours: 10-4:30 Wed.-Sat. (330) 849-6929.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren. Hours: noon to 5 Mon.-Sat. and 1-5 Sun.; (330) 394-1899.

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Hours: 1-3 first Sun. monthly May-Oct. (330) 542-9810.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Features works of area artist Bob Barko Jr., displays of memorabilia and artifacts featuring Youngstown’s popular culture, Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, downtown theaters, stores and more. Hours through May 2: noon-6, Mon.-Fri. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. More than 175 antique pressed glass bread plates from all over America and England, featuring commemorative designs of political figures and historic place, through June. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. Artists of the Cuyahoga Arts Center, through May 23; Summerfest 2008 and Art Fair, May 25-July 3; 25 Years of RTSY Company, July 11-Aug. 2; 44th TAG annual, Aug. 10-Sept. 20; Ed Halahan and Jacki Mountan, “carved wood and fiber,” Oct. 5-Nov. 15; Don Drumm, renowned cast aluminum artist, Nov. 22-Jan. 10, 2009. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (330) 395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. (330) 718-2696.

Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Gallery, Wick Avenue, second floor, Youngstown. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Fri.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. Graduating BFA Show, Friday through May 17 (opening reception 6-8 Friday). Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: noon-5 Sun.; 10-5 Mon.-Sat. (412) 322-5058.

Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Sat.; 1-4:30 Sun. Oct.-May only. Closed Mon. (330) 744-5914 or www.valleykids.org.

Ursuline Center “Group Piano Lessons” for children ages 3-9. Eight week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fridays; dances, 4-8 p.m. Sundays. (330) 545-4882.

Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., Warren. Dancing for Fun suspended during summer months. Will resume in the fall. (330) 372-4998.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown. Beginners and intermediates, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. (330) 727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Advance classes, 7-8 Thu. (330) 727-6312.

Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Jitterbug with DJ, 8 Wed. (330) 545-8521.

Weathersfield Fire Department Hall, 2229 Garden Land Ave., Niles. Happy Feet Dance Productions, basic swing, 6 Mon.; fox trot, hustle, rhumba, salsa, slow dance, cha-cha and waltz available, 7 & 8 Mon. (330) 759-7767.

Y-Dance Club, Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. West Coast Swing and hustle Tue.: beginners, 6:45-7:15; intermediate, 7:20-8; general dancing 8-10. (330) 482-9064 or (330) 518-7788. or www.y-dance.org.

Flea markets

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. (330) 744-5050.

Hubbard Route 62 Flea Market, 5700 Youngstown-Hubbard Road, Hubbard. Open 9-5 Wed., Sat. and Sun. (330) 718-5179.

Michaelangelo’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. (724) 652-6244.

Rogers Community Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m. Fri. all day. (330) 227-3236.

South Avenue Flea Market (formerly McCrone’s Furniture), 7689 South Ave., Boardman. 10,000 square feet. New, antique, crafts, hobbies and more. Free parking and admission. Hours: 10-6 Sat. and 9-4 Sun. (330) 719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 8-5 Tue. and Sat. (330) 399-8298.

Music

Canfield Community Band, Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals 7 p.m. Tue. Call (330) 503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals are 7 p.m. Wed. (330) 539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, Fifth Avenue (next to Stambaugh), Youngstown. Senior piano lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends” for ages 55-105, 10 week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Avenue, Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. (330) 509-2277.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Sweet Adelines’ Spirit of the Valley Chorus, Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown. New members are welcome, 7:15 Mon. (866) 436-6547.

Warren Jr. Military Band. Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Contact www.wjmb.org or call Judy at (330)398-1643 for more information or rehearsal times (rehearsals are once a month).

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thursdays. (330) 542-3313.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Closed Mon. and national holidays. Group tours by appointment. (330) 743-2589 or www.mahoninghistory.org.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. (412) 622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave. on Pittsburgh’s North Shore next to Heinz Field. “Bodies ... The Exhibition,” through Sunday. (412) 237-3400.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. (724) 662-3490.

McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second Sun. monthly, call for appointment other days. (330) 534-4247.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58; (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri., 10-3 Sat. year-round. (724) 662-3490.

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Eighth annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit “Masters of Speed and Sport,” through May 31. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. (330) 394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open first Sun. monthly, 1-4. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 9-4 daily. Tour guide at facility. (330) 533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. (330) 544-2143.

World War II Vehicle Museum and Learning Center, 5959 W. Liberty St. S.E., Hubbard. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 weekdays, weekends by appointment. (330) 534-8125 or www.wwiivehiclemuseum.com.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Tours are one hour. Hours: 9:30-5 Wed.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. and holidays. (330) 743-5934.

NATURE

Akron Fossils Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Th.-Sat. Labor Day-Memorial Day, (330) 665-DINO.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 10-5 May-Oct.; 11-4 Nov.-April. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle, 11030 E. Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Mon., Tue., Thu.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun.; 10-9 Wed. (216) 721-1600 or www.cbgarden.org.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. (216) 661-6500.

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: noon-4 Sat. and Sun. through August. Group tours and programs are available year-round. (330) 533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Closed Nov. 1-May 15. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily. (412) 665-3640.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Open through Dec. 31; “Great Garden Adventure” interactive exploration of gardens and grounds, opens Saturday. Manor House: 10-4:30; grounds, 9-6. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 state Route 193, Vienna. Open May 1-Oct. 28. Closed Tuesdays. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

NIGHTLIFE

Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; music trivia with DJ Chaddo, 7 Tue.; (330) 270-9308.

Bushwackers, 825 N. River Road N.W., Warren; DJ, 9 Fri. and Sat. (330) 847-6390.

Caballo Bayo, Weston Plaza, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Karaoke, 9-midnight Thu. (330) 779-0000.

Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. Jazz w/Teddy Pantelas, 9:30 Tuesday and May 20; swing dancing, 10 Thu. (330) 743-6560.

Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. DJ Dominic, 9-1 Wed. (330) 793-5030.

Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland. DJ House, 8:30-12:30 Thu. (330) 757-1490.

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route. 44, Rootstown. Dance lessons, 7-9 Wed., college ID night with DJ Adam, 9 p.m.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri., Ladies night; dance lessons, 5-6 Sun, family night with DJ Marty. (330) 325-0647.

Hope Building Annex Parking Lot, 2733 Market St., Youngstown. Warriors Inc., Live Mic night, 6 p.m. last Fri. monthly. (330) 783-5440.

Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ George, 10 Tue.; DJ, 10 Wed.; Karaoke with Cheryl and Just Jill, 10 Fri.; (330) 788-0011.

Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46 N.E., Cortland. DJ Colleen and karaoke, 8 Wed. (330) 637-1971.

Big D’s Irish Pub (formerly O’Devlin’s), 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Country music, 10-2 Mon.; Karaoke Wed.; Jammin’ with Joey D Fri.; All request Dance Party w/JC Sat. (330) 797-9111.

Papa Louie’s Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield. DJ Judd, 7-11 Wed., 10-2 Fri. (330) 448-2242.

Petersburg Country Club (formerly Smitty’s), state Route 170, Petersburg. Karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30-1:30 Saturdays. (330) 398-4823.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30-1:30 Fri. (724) 981-9464.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown. DJ Dave, 9 Thu.; Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330) 349-9464.

Suburban (formerly D’avanzo’s), 3176 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa. (724) 342-3467.

Timberlanes of Salem, 544 E. Pershing St., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” one-man band, 6-9 Fri. & Sat., noon-3 Sun. (330) 337-9572.

Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren. DJ Colleen & Karaoke, 9:30 Thu.; DJ Colleen, 10 Fri. (330) 847-2233.

Wedgewood Entertainment Center, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Country night with DJ Mayhem, 8 Tue.; College ID night, 8 Wed.; karaoke, 9 Thu.; dance party, 9 Sat. (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.

ONSTAGE

Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. “Damn Yankees,” through June 28; “Viaggio,” July 2-Aug. 23; “The Wizard of Oz,” Aug. 27-Nov. 1; “All Shook Up,” Nov. 5-Jan. 3, 2009. Hours: 8 Tue.-Th.; 8:30 Fri.-Sat.; 5 Sun. Matinees: 2 Wed.-Sat.; (800) 362-4100 or www.carouseldinnertheatre.com.

PARKS

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport (pedal boats, rowboats and kayaks). Open weekends only, 11:30-6:30 Saturday through May 25, 11-7 Wed.-Sun. and holidays May 26-Labor Day. Passenger boat on Lake Glacier, noon-6 Sat.-Sun. and holidays May 26-Labor Day. Private charters available Wed.-Fri. by calling (330) 702-3000. For info about boat rentals and regulations, call (330) 740-7126.

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens. Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk; education center hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, U.S. Route 46, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-3:30 Mon.-Fri.; 10-2, Sat.; 1-4 Sun. through May. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Open: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays. Closed Mondays. To make arrangements for barrier-free access, call (330) 740-7115. To book school or group tours, call (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks North Golf Course, call for tee times. (330) 740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Par 3 Golf Course. Hours: 8 a.m.-dusk daily, through Oct. 1. (330) 740-7114.

Special events

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave. Irish Music Session, 6-8 third Sun. monthly. (330) 545-4034.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. fourth Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1 Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 Th.-Tue., 10-9 Wed. www.rockhall.com or (216) 781-7625 or group sales at (216) 515-1228.

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, 1 p.m. Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. Help make a difference. (330) 549-1111, Ext. 316, or info@angelsforanimals.org.