Where to go: Area entertainment

TheSources

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) 448-7849 or go to www.Ticketmaster.com.

Today

Nightlife

Bike night with DJ C-Money, 6 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

DJ and Karaoke with Sgt. Bob, 9 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

John Reese Project, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman Township; (330) 629-8100.

Julius “Julio” Veal, acoustic soul balladeer, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Selah Restaurant, 130 S. Broad St., Struthers; (330) 755-2759.

Pink Ribbon Karaoke, 10 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Steve Fazzini, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

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

Onstage

“My Name is Ruth” dinner theater, 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“The Tender Land” opera, 7:30 p.m., YSU — Ford Theater, One University Plaza, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Friday

Comedy

Rickey Smiley & Friends, 8 p.m., De Yor Performing Arts Center, 260 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Country

Country music star Josh Gracin , 8 p.m., Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Route 2, Chester; (800) 804-0468.

Dances

Ballroom Social Dance with Mark (lesson 6-7:30), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Music

Glory Bound, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer; (724) 662-1490.

Nightlife

Brian Lee Christian Acoustic, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

DJ and Karaoke with Sgt. Bob, 8:30 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar, Lounge 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

DJ Derrick Wray, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.

Gil Mantera’s Party Dream with Brainbow and American Jobs, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Guys Without Ties, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman Township; (330) 629-8100.

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.

Jim Frank Trio, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post, 737 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton.

Julius “Julio” Veal, acoustic soul balladeer, 5 p.m., Nonni’s Restaurant & Bar, 4042 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; (330) 759-0300.

Matt Melito (acoustic entertainment), 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Peaberry’s Bakery & Cafe, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 702-9230.

Redline, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Rudy and the Professionals, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Shatter Sindrome, Empty Set, Ugly Kids With Cute Features, Drop Theory, Sinful Faith, 6 p.m., Skate Zone, 5420 Mahoning Ave., Austintown Township; (330) 270-4386.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band and DJ Gregie J, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Buckeye Elks Building, 421 North Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-9486. Come at 8 p.m. and learn the Obama line dance by Greg Johnson.

Onstage

CANCELED: “A Streetcar Named Desire,” 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“101 Dalmatians” Youth Theater Production, 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse Augustine Auditorium, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“My Name is Ruth” dinner theater, 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“Proof,” 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

“The Tender Land” opera, 7:30 p.m., YSU — Ford Theater, One University Plaza, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Outdoors

Are There Woodcocks in Coitsville?, 8:15 p.m., McGuffey Wildlife Preserve, McGuffey Road, Coitsville Township; (330) 702-3000.

Early Bird Gathering featuring Boombox and other bands, 9 a.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2716.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Phil Dirt and the Dozers , 8:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

The Takeover UK with Gliss, Satin Gum, 10 p.m., Brillobox, 4104 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 621-4900.

Sales and Shows

15th Annual Angels For Animals Gigantic Garage Sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Schools

“Footloose,” 7:30 p.m., West Branch High School, 14277 Main St., Beloit; (330) 938-2183.

Special Events

“When I Knew ... and How It Saved Me”, 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Saturday

Dances

Emerald Ball USA Dance Group, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Rex Taneri Orchestra, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Music

Cahal Dunne Dinner Concert, 6 p.m., St. Luke Hall, 5325 South Ave., Boardman Township; (330) 782-9783.

Earth Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Metter’s Bar,, 2774 Youngstown Road S.E., Warren; (330) 369-2370.

HouseBand, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.

Steak Fry , 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Ponderosa Park Resort, 9362 S. Salem-Warren Road, Salem; (330) 332-0044.

Nightlife

Bike night with DJ Geo C, 6 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

Crossbow, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Jumpin Jack's Chicken Shack, 9159 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 758-5225.

DJ Derrick Wray, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.

Dominic Tocco and Brotherhood, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman Township; (330) 629-8100.

Earth Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Metter’s Bar, 2774 Youngstown Road S.E., Warren; (330) 369-2370.

Five Elements, Triopidelic, Fine Young Men, 10 p.m., Barleys, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Gabrielle and Co., 9 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road , Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown Township; (330) 544-8800.

HouseBand, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.

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

Mugshot, Groove Pipe, Thunder Rider, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

NoXcuse , 10 p.m., Salty Grog’s 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.

Oral, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman Township; (330) 758-8404.

Redline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Skull’Rz Bane with Filthy Flea and BW Fox, 10 p.m., One-Eyed Willies, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown Township; (330) 799-3335.

TSB, 9:30 p.m., Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46, Mecca; (330) 637-1971.

Thanx Band, 9 p.m. to midnight, Mount Carmel Club, 102 Washington St., Lowellville; (330) 536-8203.

The Heights Band with Mr. Lyle, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

The Look , 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

The Midnight Highway Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Papa Nick’s Lounge, 1629 Main St. , Route 169, Niles; (330) 505-9383.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Onstage

CANCELED: “A Streetcar Named Desire”, 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“101 Dalmatians” Youth Theater Production, 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse Augustine Auditorium, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“My Name is Ruth” dinner theater, 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“Proof”, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

“The Tender Land” opera, 7:30 p.m., YSU - Ford Theater, One University Plaza, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Outdoors

Bird Walks, 8 a.m., Newport Lake Wetlands, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown.

Early Bird Gathering featuring Boombox and other bands, 9 a.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2716.

Earth Day Hike, 2 p.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Arlo Guthrie, 8 p.m., Carnegie Library Hall of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall; (412) 462-3444.

Beatlemania Now, 8 p.m., De Yor Performing Arts Center, 260 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

John Starnes in Concert, 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main Street, Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Rock the Rink Concert Series, 7 p.m. to midnight, Austintown Skate Zone.

Sales and Shows

15th Annual Angels For Animals Gigantic Garage Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Garden Forum Spring Flower Show, noon to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Schools

“Footloose,” 3 p.m., West Branch High School, 14277 Main St., Beloit; (330) 938-2183.

Special Events

“When I Knew ... and How It Saved Me”, 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Titanic Exhibit with slide presentation at 2 p.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren; (330) 399-8807.

Sunday

Children

April Showers Bring ..., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, state Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Family Day with Sandy Trolio, 1 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, The Beecher Center, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Dances

Del Sinchak Band, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Ted Zalac (buffet noon-6), 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 Poland Ave., Bessemer; (724) 667-8997.

Music

Spring concert by Canfield Community Concert Band, 3 p.m., Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; (330) 533-5507.

Sundays with Steve, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Onstage

CANCELED: “A Streetcar Named Desire”, 2:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“101 Dalmatians” Youth Theater Production, 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse Augustine Auditorium, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle; (724) 654-3437.

“The Tender Land” opera, 3 p.m., YSU — Ford Theater, One University Plaza, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Outdoors

Early Bird Gathering featuring Boombox and other bands, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2716.

Wildflowers of Yellow Creek Park, 2 p.m., Yellow Creek Park, 19 Lowellville Road, Struthers; (330) 740-7106.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

New Found Glory with Bayside, Set Your Goals and Verse, 6 p.m., House of Blues-Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Sales and Shows

15th Annual Angels For Animals Gigantic Garage Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Garden Forum Spring Flower Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Schools

“Footloose,” 3 p.m., West Branch High School, 14277 Main St., Beloit; (330) 938-2183.

Special Events

Historical Show, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Youngstown Historical Center/Steel Museum, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown; (330) 743-5934.

Warren City School District art reception, 2 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6980.

Monday

Music

Allyson Oyster Junior Piano Recital, 8 p.m., Presser Recital Hall, Mount Union College, Alliance; (330) 823-2180.

Piano Department Recital, 8 p.m., YSU — Bliss Recital Hall, One University Plaza, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Youngstown State University Jazz Combos, 8 p.m., YSU — Kilcawley Center, One University Plaza, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Nightlife

Cleveland Fats, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon. Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Tuesday

Music

Dana Flute Ensemble, 6 p.m., YSU — Bliss Recital Hall, One University Plaza, Youngstown; (330) 941-3105.

Warren Civic Music Association “Concert Grand” featuring pianist Mac Frampton, 7:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Nightlife

An Evening with Frank Sinatra, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson, 8 p.m., State Theater — Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Special Events

Ron Errett Show: “Spring Disasters in the Shenango Valley,” 5 p.m., Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

Wednesday

Dances

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

Music

Music at Noon: New Music, Robert Rollin, 12:15 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, The Beecher Center, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Nightlife

Dominic Tocco and Peter Pylypiw, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman Township; (330) 629-8100.

Howard and the Five Point Band, 7:30 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Steve Fazzini, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Special Events

Beer School, 8 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

Campus and Community Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N. W., Warren; (330) 847-0571.

Ongoing

ART

Art Outreach Gallery, the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Featured will be works of art from Warren City School District, Trumbull Career and Technical Center, The Academy of Arts and Humanities in Warren, Champion Middle School. Trumbull Educational Service Center’s Annual Art Show and recognition, through Sunday. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. (330) 394-3384.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. “2009 Kiwanis Art Scholarship Competition Exhibit,” through April 29. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. “Fused Glass Art Photos” by Tiffany Wolfe, Mark Cappibianco and Douglas Michaels, through April 26. (724) 652-0752.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Remodeling. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Peter Rockwell Sculpture,” through May 24; “Lynda Benglis: Prints,” June 7-July 26. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels, through May 3; “Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years, A Retrospective,” through June 7; “Tazim Jaffer: Digital Landscapes,” through May 31; “Tonalist Works from the Butler Collection,” through June 7; “Bob Potts,” April 26-Aug. 9 (meet the artist, 1-3 April 26); “Small Format Collage from the National Collage Society,” May 3-June 21 (artists reception, 1-3 May 3); “Jessica Lange: 50 Photographs,” May 28-July 5; “Steven Cartwright: Topologic Generator,” May 31-Aug. 30 (meet the artist, 1-3 May 31); “Sam Liberman: Pastels,” June 21-Aug. 16 (meet the artist, 1-3 June 21); “73rd National Midyear Show,” June 28-Aug. 23 (meet the artists, 1-3 June 28). Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays. (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., Sat. and Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. (216) 421-7407.

Crandall Art Gallery, Mount Union College, at the corner of Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-6 Sat. and Sun. (330) 823-2083.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. Hours: By appointment only. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

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. “Lost in Form, Found in Line,” an exhibition of works by Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), through May 1; “36th Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition,” May 5-June 12; “Prints by Sculptors,” June 16-July 25; “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives,” Aug. 4-Oct. 23; “Hoyt Mid-Atlantic Juried Exhibition,” Sept. 15-Oct. 23; “The Shape of Life by Eva Zeisel,” Oct. 27-Dec. 31. 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. “Re: Return,” through April 25; Ninth Annual Cup Show, April 29-June 6. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. (330) 672-7853.

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “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.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. “Seen in China,” through Friday. Hours: 10-5, Mon., Tue., Fri., Sat.; 10-9 Wed., Thu. (330) 972-5951.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown.; “Mill Creek MetroParks Celebrates 20 Years!” Since converting to a metropolitan park district in 1989, Mill Creek MetroParks now encompasses more than 4,200 acres of lands and facilities and serves the residents of Mahoning County. Discover the growth of the MetroParks during the past 20 years as we celebrate this community treasure, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. Floral Quilts on display with workmanship by members of That Quilt Group I Belong To, through May 17. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

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

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Winter hours: 11-4 Wed; 10-4 Th.-Fri.; 10-5 Sat.; closed Sun.-Tue. (330) 482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. (330) 941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown, and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren. Pysanky eggs, beautifully handpainted Russian eggs, are on display, through April. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, Ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. “Simply Drawing ... Your Way,” is designed to inspire artists to be innovative in expressing their creativity through simple line drawings done in various techniques and mediums, through May 3; TAGin’ at the YWCA, a study of urban art providing an environment where exploration of art is exciting. Grades 4-6. Thursdays only, 4-6 p.m. today- May 28, cost is $35/ non-YWCA members, $25 members; Composition Class, “How to Get Better Pictures Through Good Composition,” 7-8:30 p.m. April 29. 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 McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “73rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition,” through April 17; “Spring Graduating BFA Show,” May 1-15 (reception 6-8 May 1); “Rust Fest,” digital arts and new media festival, June 13-July 24 (reception 6-8 June 13). Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Center for Science and Technology, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. “Over the River and Through the Woods,” space for children ages 0-36 months; “CMV News Studio,” sponsored by WFMJ-21, learn about weather, become a meteorologist or news reporter complete with costumes (bring your camera); “Art Center and Gallery,” paint, cut, glue, sculpt and weave; “Puzzle Palace & Stairball,” game area; “Global Grocery,” discover ethnic food traditions; “Cultural Center,” coming soon. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Closed Sun. and 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. Closed April 12. (330) 545-4882.

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Brunch with DJs, 11-3 Sundays. (216) 383-1124.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman. Public group classes Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 3:45. Latin aerobic classes Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. (330) 788-3200.

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.

Lucianno’s Banquet Center, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Nonstop dancing of the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s including jitterbug, East and West Coast, ballroom, hustle, free style and Latin, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tue. (330) 792-5975.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. West Coast swing and Night Club Two Step are the featured dances for April. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. (April 21 and 28, Jim Huffman). (330) 534-5747 or www.y-dance.org.

Weathersfield Fire Dept. 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 and 8 Mon. (330) 759-7767.

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, Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. (724) 652-6244.

South Avenue Flea Market, 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.

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). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “John Megown: An Early 20th Century Perspective,” through June. 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.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by 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.

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

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 Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Ninth annual motorcycle exhibit “Made in the USA,” through May 31; Annual car show “Packard the Vision,” July 20-26; “Golden Memories Modular Railroad Exhibit,” Oct. 1-Dec. 30; “On the Road Again,” 10th annual antique motorcycle exhibit, Jan. 8-May 31, 2010. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). (330) 394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. (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. Groups by appointment, two weeks notice please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat.-Sun. Closed holidays. (330) 743-5934.

Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. 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. first and third Wed. (330) 539-1453.

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

O’Donold’s Irish Pub, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Irish music session with Irish reels, jigs, songs, 6-8 third Sun. of the month. (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 Ave., 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.

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, One 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.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron: Once Upon a Pond (Corbin Conservatory) depicting pond life in Ohio, through Oct. 31; Barkitecture, whimsical doghouses, May 9-Oct. 31. Hours: 10-6 Tue.-Sun. Admissions closes at 4:30; 10-8 third Thu. monthly. Admission closes at 6:30. Open Memorial Day and Labor Day. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

NIGHTLIFE

Basin Sports Bar, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa. Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Wed. (724) 657-0187.

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.

Boom Room, 3680 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren. Crappy Movie Night, Tue.; Open Mic Night with Matt, Wed.; Adam Jacobs and Friends, Thu. (330) 314-3529.

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

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

Davis Bar and Grill, 10826 Market St., North Lima, Open Mic Night with Harmonica Harry, 8:30 Tue. (330) 549-2114.

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.

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.

Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 10-2 every Wed. (330) 872-5856.

Green Rose Bistro and Winery, 148 Penn Ave., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” on keyboard, sax and vocal, 6 p.m., Wed. & Sat. (330) 337-6861.

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.

In Between Lounge, 7323 South Ave., Boardman. Jimmy Decapua and Tim Drummond (acoustic music), 7-10 Sat. (330) 729-2185.

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

JJ’s Bar and Restaurant, 5125 Youngstown Road, Niles. Damian Knapp (solo acoustic), 9:30-1:30 Thu.

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.

Metter’s Bar, 2774 Youngstown Road, Warren. Damian Knapp solo acoustic, 9:30-1:30 Wed.

MoJo’s Pub and Grille, 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. DJ and Karaoke with Big Pappa, 10-close Fri.-Sat.; crab races with crab man DJ Dean, third Friday of the month. (330) 779-0995.

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. DJ/Karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30-1:30 Fri.; 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. Open Mic Night, 7 Wed.; singles night with DJ Nick (‘80s, ‘90s Motown and rock), 8 Thu. (330) 480-0884.

Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. Dom Tocco & Peter Pylypiw, 6-9 Wed. (330) 629-8100.

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

Parks

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, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-3:30 Mon.-Fri.; 10-2 Sat., 1-4 Sun., April-October. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. (330) 740-7107.

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

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Hours: Open noon-4 weekends. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area. Batting cages, par 3 golf, ball fields, playground and volleyball courts open for the season. Tennis courts remain closed due to construction. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmer’s 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.

Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Horticulture Program, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield. The gift shop is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday through the end of the academic year in June. Call to place an order. (330) 729-4000, ext. 1671.

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

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 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. 4th Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.