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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.Ticketmaster.com.

Tonight

comedy

Mike Dambra, 8 p.m., The Funny Farm, 5580 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Piano man Tod Cutchaw, 9 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4042.

Nightlife

Shakedown, 7 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Steve Fazzini, 7 to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

DJ, 8 p.m., Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 757-1490.

Onstage

“The Rainmaker,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Dearly Departed,” 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater (YSU), Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University, Wick Avenue; (330) 941-3105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

American Idol Tour, 7 p.m., Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave., Cleveland.

Fairs and Festivals

Columbiana Street Fair, 5:30 to 11:30 p.m., Fairfield Ruritan Club-Columbiana, South Main Street, Columbiana; (330) 482-5140.

Friday

comedy

Mike Dambra, 8 p.m., The Funny Farm, 5580 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Nightlife

Rick Blair, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Peaberry’s Coffeehouse, 4350 Boardman Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 702-9230.

Gary Lucas, 7 to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Vegas, 9 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4042.

Rudy & the Professionals, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Starlight Darlings, GEE from 5 Elements acoustic set, 11 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St.; (330) 743-6480.

Oh, Empire with Melva and the Suede Brothers, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

The Brotherhood, 9 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Rudy Zetz , 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Razzy’s Lounge, Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Edison’s Medicine, 9:30 p.m., Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 757-1490.

DJ Rockin to the Oldies, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.

Outdoor Music

Zach Paxson, 11:30 a.m., Central Square, downtown Youngstown.

Nelson Boosel & Take Solo, 7 to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

Onstage

“The Glass Menagerie,”, 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave, New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Dearly Departed,” 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater (YSU), Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University, Wick Avenue.

“The Uneasy Chair,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“The Rainmaker,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Doubt,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Tinsley Ellis, 10 p.m., Michael O’Malley’s, 169 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 318-9830.

Dances

Ballroom Social Dance with Diane, 6 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Mike Roncone, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Fairs and Festivals

Racino Rally 08, 2 p.m., Ambrosia Enterprises, 2859 Benjamin Franklin Highway, corner of routes 422 and 551, Edinburg, Pa.

Columbiana Street Fair, 5:30 to 11:30 p.m., Fairfield Ruritan Club-Columbiana, South Main Street, Columbiana; (330) 482-5140.

Special Events

Live music and “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” film (dusk), 6:30 p.m., Yellow Creek Theater, Route 224 bridge wall, next to Poland Library, Poland.

Sports

Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs. Auburn Doubledays, 7:05 p.m., Eastwood Field, 11 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles; (330) 505-0000.

Saturday

comedy

Mike Dambra, 8 and 10 p.m., The Funny Farm, 5580 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Nightlife

Via Sahara, with The Kellys, Sotaro, Super No. 7 and Joe Verzilli, 8 p.m., The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

Davis & McKay (acoustic rock & roll), 7:30 p.m., Mocha House, 467 High St. N.E., Warren; (330) 392-3020.

Kenny Ali, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Sonny Cashbaugh, 7 to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Bustin' Loose, 9 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4042.

That Sixties Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

DJ, 8 p.m., Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 757-1490.

Outlaw, 9 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Wild Avenue, 9 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Savoy, 9:30 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Tommy Chris and the Cats, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Razzy’s Lounge, Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

Youngtown’s Total Package Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Crest Lanes, 3390 Youngstown Road, Warren; (330) 369-6218.

Wonderland, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.

Nite Owl Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.

Outdoor Music

Mr. Speed, Get Back, 7T7 and Strutter, 5 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 922-8399.

Hern Brothers, 9 p.m., The Beach Club, Conneaut Lake Park, Pa.; (814) 382-5115.

Outdoors

Kayaking- Beaver by Boat, 1 p.m., Lake Glacier Boating Center, 303 Glacier Heights Road, Youngstown; (330) 793-5031.

Sales and Shows

Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to noon, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown; (330) 746-3067.

Music

Eddie Vallus , 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Onstage

“The Glass Menagerie,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave, New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Dearly Departed,” 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, YSU’s Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

“The Uneasy Chair,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“The Rainmaker,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Doubt,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Chatham County Line, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Dances

Ice n’ Spice, 8 p.m. to midnight, Sharpsville VFW, 215 N. Walnut St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-9597.

Fairs and Festivals

Fall Fest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Welker Park, Route 170 behind municipal building, New Middletown; (330) 744-8636.

Columbiana Street Fair, noon to midnight, Fairfield Ruritan Club-Columbiana, South Main Street, Columbiana; (330) 482-5140.

Stopping the Violence 4th annual Back to School Community Block Party, noon to 9 p.m., Park Avenue, next to Wick Park and Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown; (330) 261-1877.

Apple Butter Festival, noon to 3:30 p.m., Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-2945.

Parish Festival, 5 p.m., Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, 252 E. Wood St., Youngstown.

Cajun Blues Fest, 2 p.m. to midnight, Alliance Elks Club, 606 Glamorgan Ave., Alliance; (330) 257-2013.

Sports

Fall Best Ball Tournament, 9 a.m., Mill Creek Golf Course, Golf Drive, Boardman; (330) 740-7114.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs. Auburn Doubledays, 7:05 p.m., Eastwood Field, 11 Eastwood Mall Blvd,, Niles; (330) 505-0000.

Sunday

Nightlife

Don “Elvis” Wright, 5 to 8 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube-Austintown, 5800 Interstate Blvd,, Austintown; (330) 349-9464.

Outdoors

Animal Ins and Outs: A day in the life of Mill Creek Critters, 10 a.m., Mill Creek Metroparks Lake Newport, East Newport Drive, Youngstown.

Beautiful, Bountiful Fall Tour, 1 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana Canfield Road, Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Onstage

“Doubt,” 2 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“The Glass Menagerie,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“The Uneasy Chair,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“The Rainmaker,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Dearly Departed,” 3 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall at YSU, Wick Avenue; (330) 941-3105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

3 Doors Down with Hinder and Finger Eleven, 6:30 p.m., Post Gazette Pavilion, 665 Route 18, Burgettstown, Pa.; (412) 562-9905.

Dances

Lodge 153 Dance, 3 to 7 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.; (877) 767-5732.

Fairs and Festivals

Stopping the Violence 4th annual Back to School Community Block Party, noon to 9 p.m., Park Avenue, next to Wick Park and Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown; (330) 261-1877.

Annual Hungarian Heritage Day, 1 to 6 p.m., Youngstown American Hungarian Club 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown; (330) 799-6112.

Parish Festival, 5 p.m., Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church 252 E. Wood St., Youngstown.

Special Events

Ashtabula Lighthouse/Harbor Boat Tours, noon to 4 p.m., Coastal Critter Charters, near Lift Bridge, Ashtabula; (440) 224-0750.

The Fifth Annual “Chefs’ Secrets” Sojourner Benefit, 4 p.m., Holiday Inn Metroplex, Belmont Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 759-0606.

Monday

Nightlife

Greg Iskat, 9 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube-Original, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-9464.

Dances

Mad Hot Monday Ballroom Boogie, 6 to 9 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Tuesday

Nightlife

Julius Veal (R B), 7 to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Outdoor Music

John Gabriel, 7 p.m., Yellow Creek Park, 19 Lowellville Road, Struthers; (330) 740-7106.

Sales and Shows

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Central Square, Youngstown.

Onstage

Open Poetry Reading, 8 p.m., Tomasino’s Pizza, 103 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 740-0001.

Special Events

One woman show as “Molly Brown,” noon, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-8636.

Wednesday

Nightlife

Lites Out Jazz with Dana School of Music, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

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

Outdoor Music

Del Sinchak Band, 6:30 p.m., The Commons at Greenbriar, 8060 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-8855.

YSU Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Dan Hicks The Hot Licks, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Dances

DJ Carl Severino, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Special Events

“On The Beach” film, 7 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, The Beecher Center, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Ongoing

ART

709 Penn Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pa.Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue.-Th.; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. (412) 224-4651 or pgharts.org.

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.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Closed for repairs until further notice. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Harry Benson: Being There,” Sunday through Sept. 28. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Bill Gordon: “Photographs of the Street,” through Sept. 28; Doris Vila, through Jan. 4; “Things I See: Pastels,” through Oct. 19 (meet the artists, 1-3 Sept. 14); “Clyde Singer’s America,” Sunday through Jan. 4; Photojournalist Harry Benson: “Being There,” Sunday through Sept. 28, (book signing 6-9 Sept. 23); “Cathie Bleck: Being Human,” Sept. 14-Oct. 26, (meet the artist & book signing, 1-3 Sept. 14); “Reginald Case,” (Messaros Gallery) Sept. 14-Nov. 23 (meet the artist 1-3 Sept. 14); “Redhand: Witness Project 3, Mahoning” (Flad Gallery) Sept. 14-Nov. 23 (meet the artists 1-3 Sept. 14); “Her Versatile Talent: Anna Richards Brewster, Beyond Impressionism,” Sept. 28-Dec. 28 (meet the artist, 1-3 Sept. 28); “Reginald Case: College-Assemblage,” Oct. 12-Dec. 31 (meet the artist, 1-3 Oct. 12); “Ana Maria Nicholson: Portraits in Laser Light,” Nov. 23-April 5 (meet the artist, 1-3 Nov. 23); “Pastel Society of America Members Show,” Dec. 15-Jan. 11. Hours: 11-4, Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed.; noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. (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. “Painting in Different Directions,” through Sept. 26. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

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

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “Belle Epoque Brides,” through Jan. 4; “In Bloom: Patterned Silk Design Innovations in Eighteenth Century France,” through Feb. 8; “Galanos,” through March 1; “Rudi Gernreich: Bold,” through May 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 School of Art Michener Gallery, KSU Main Library, second floor. “Toshiko Takaezu,” most works created from clay, through Oct. 24. Call for hours: (330) 672-3150.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Closed for remodeling. (330) 672-1369.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. “Out of the Shell: Recontextualizing the Pearl in Contemporary Jewelry,” through Oct. 4. Hours: 10-5, Mon., Tue., Fri., Sat.; 10-9 Wed., Thu. (330) 972-5951.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Blooms of Summer,” large, floral watercolor paintings by Gary Bukovnik, San Francisco artist, an explosion of joyful, colorful blooms, through Sept. 14; Hoyt Artists Assoc. celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Gardens by displaying selected works of art from New Castle artists, Sept. 19- Nov. 9; 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, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

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, through Sept. 30 (closed Sept. 13). Hours: 4:30-7:30 Tue.-Thu., noon-5 Sat. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. 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. 44th TAG annual Juried Exhibit, through Sept. 19; “Ed Halahan and Jacki Mountan carved wood and fiber,” Oct. 5-Nov. 15; “Don Drumm,” renowned cast aluminum artist, Nov. 22-Jan. 10. 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, 1 University Plaza, second floor, Youngstown. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Fri.

Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Lobby, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown. Hours: 8-4 Mon.-Fri. (330) 941-3810.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “Agency: Art and Advertising,” Sept. 19-Nov. 8 (opening reception 6-8 Sept. 19). 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 3-9. Eight week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fri.; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sun. (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, Tuesday and Sept. 16; Night Club Two-step, Sept. 23, 30 lessons and dance, beginners, 6:45-7:15; intermediate, 7:20-8; general dancing 8-10, all on Tue. (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.

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: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. (330) 719-2090.

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

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. New photographic exhibit “The Boys and Girls of Summer,” local baseball teams from the 20th Century, from the Rayen H.S. team of 1901 to the G.E. Softball team of 1976. The exhibit also shows some of the teams and players that have brought our national pastime to life in the Mahoning Valley. 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. (412) 237-3400.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Department of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Call for an appointment. Free. (330) 941-3512.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. (330) 824-2575.

Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township, 10 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun., May-Sept. (330) 482-0946.

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 Street, 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.

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, 221 S. Broadway St., Akron. Closed for construction until fall 2009. (330) 849-6929.

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. 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.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Tours are one hour. Oskar Schindler, the Nazi party member who has come to personify those heroic individuals who risked their lives to rescue Jews and others from Nazis during the Holocaust, is the subject of a national traveling exhibition, Wednesday through Oct. 22. Hours: 9:30-5 Wed.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. and holidays. (330) 743-5934.

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, 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.

Music at the Monument, Central Square, Youngstown. Noon-1 Fri., through Sept. 12. (330) 742-8712.

O’Donolds Irish Pub, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Irish Music session with Irish reels, jigs, songs, 6-8 Sun. (330)-757-9057 or (330) 349-4500.

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 Tue.

Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa. Live bands, bluegrass, country, folk and gospel, 7-9 Fri., through November.

Warren Jr. Military Band. Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact (330) 330-3006 or (330) 883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.

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

NATURE

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year-round. (330) 533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Fri., and Sun.; 10-6 Sat., May 15-Oct. 31. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Open through Dec. 31; 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 Tue. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

NIGHTLIFE

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.

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.

Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown. Jazz with Teddy Pantelas, 9:30 every other Tue. (330) 743-6560.

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

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

Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Rockin’ Hank, 9-1 Tue.; DJ Bouncer, 10-2 Wed.; DJ JP Jam, Rockin to the Oldies, 10-2 Fri. (330) 793-9162.

Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland. DJ, 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 (18+ welcome), 9 Wed.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri.; dance lessons, 5-6 and teen night, open until 9 Sun. (330) 325-0647.

Harry and Jean’s, 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield. Jazz by Joe Augustine, Fri., Sat. and every other Thu. (330) 702-8700.

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.

JW’s Other Club, Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road (Route 18 & I-80), West Middlesex, Pa. Steve Vuich hosts The River Saints Mid-Week Blues Blow-Out Jam Session, all musicians welcome, 8 Wed. (724) 528-2501.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. Nascar, Sun.; Cornhole League, Tue. (330) 965-0800.

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

Main Street Grill and Brewing, 8148 Main St., Garrettsville. Bobby Fritz and JK Korzecwa (acoustic rock), 6-9 Wed. (330) 527-3463.

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 Sat. (330) 398-4823.

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

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

Razzy’s Lounge, Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa. Carl Severino, high-energy dance music for all ages. 8-midnight Tue. (724) 981-1530.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown, Karaoke for Charity, 7 p.m. Mon.; Open Mic Night, 7 Wed. (330) 480-0884.

Sandwich Factory, 1116 Village Plaza, Columbiana. Acoustic patio, 7:30 Sat., through Sept. (330) 482-5011.

The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland.Guitar and vocals by Rich Oswald 7-10, Tue.; Simply Ed Karaoke, 10-2, Wed.; Comedy Piano Man Tod Cutchaw, 9-midnight, Thu.; (330) 757-4042.

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, 7 Fri.; dance party, 9 Sat. (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.

ONSTAGE

Carousel Dinner Theatre, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. “The Wizard of Oz,” through Nov. 1; “All Shook Up,” Nov. 5-Jan. 3. 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. Closed until May 2009. (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 Sept. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Open: 10-5 Tue.-Fri. and 11-6 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 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.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmers Market, 5115 Youngstown Road, Niles. Fresh produce, deli, bakery with fresh Amish desserts and bread made daily, Amish jar goods, various syrups and more. Amish-built cabinets, additions, flooring, furniture, decks and more. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Wed. and Sat.; 8-6:30 Thu. and Fri. Closed Sun. (330) 652-3276.

Downtown Sharon Farmers Market, Sharon City Centre, Sharon. Fresh homegrown produce. 7 a.m.-noon or sold out, Wed. and Sat. through Oct. 31. (724) 981-0688.

Farmers Market at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., across from Wick Park. 9-noon Sat., through Sept. 27.

Farmers Market, Federal Plaza at Market Street, Youngstown. 3-6 p.m. Tue., through Sept. 23. (330) 518-6971.

North Side Farmer’s Market, corner of Elm and Illinois, just north of YSU. 9-noon Sat., through mid September.

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

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Wal-Mart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). More than 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.

Special events

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.

Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. Outdoor movie series: All movies are 9 p.m. Mon. (330) 746-5600.

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.