jYoungstown native John Rathbone got started in comedy a few decades ago at an open mic night in

jYoungstown native John Rathbone got started in comedy a few decades ago at an open mic night in Columbus while he was a student at Ohio State University. He returns to the Mahoning Valley for a weekend stint at the Funny Farm, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday. Call (330) 652-4242.

The Cleveland Cavaliers playoff series against the Detroit Pistons moves to the Motor City Friday, but fans can watch the game at the Q. It’s free, but tickets must be obtained in advance (there is a nominal handling charge) at the arena’s box office. You must be 18. Doors open at 6 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast onto a four-sided 20-foot by 30-foot screen, providing a home-game atmosphere. And yes, the Cavalier Girls and Scream Team will be there.k

Country singer Jimmy Wayne puts his blue-collar stamp on everything he sings. The rising star from North Carolina comes to the Mahoning Valley’s premiere country music spot, the Dirty Boot Saloon, 6885 state Route 45, Lisbon, at 7 p.m. Friday. Call (330) 424-5833 for information.

Get ready for Rockabilly mayhem when Rumble Daddy comes to Mojo’s, 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, Friday night. Call (3300 779-0995 for information.

“The Miracle Worker” is the powerful, moving and true story of Helen Keller, a blind child who had the manners of an animal, and the persistent woman who opened her mind. The Victorian Players tackles the drama, which opens Friday at 7:30 p.m. Additional shows are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The theater is at 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown (across from Flynn’s Tires, near downtown). Call (330) 746-5455.

Think you don’t like to polka? Maybe you just haven’t learned from the right teachers! PolishYoungstown and the Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle are joining with Kuzman’s to sponsor a monthly event to help change your mind! The first Polish Night will be held at Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard, at 8 p.m. Saturday, featuring the Polkatones. Admission is $6, and Polish beer, vodka and kielbasa will be available.

Soft rock hit machine Air Supply blows into town for an 8 p.m. concert at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Call (330) 743-2717 for ticket information.

“Clean” comedian Ron McGehee brings his family-friendly act to Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Call (330) 482-9647.

The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., downtown Youngstown, will hold a Brownie Bake-Off in conjunction with its upcoming musical, “Reefer Madness.” The Bake Off will take place at the Oakland from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission will be $5 and includes brownie tasting and judging privileges, plus a screening of the original propaganda film version of “Reefer Madness.” Bakers interested in submitting brownies for judging should contact Brooke at oaklandopenmic@gmail.com or call (330) 718-5515. Contestants will be asked to bring at least two dozen brownies. There is no entrance fee. All entries will be voted on by attendees. The top three recipes with the most votes will be featured at the opening night reception on May 1. First place winner will receive a Season Flexpass to the Oakland; second place is four tickets to “Reefer Madness” and third place prize is two tickets.

“American Salute” with the Youngstown Connection, a talented song and dance comprised of city school students, will entertain for a Sunday brunch at Stambaugh Auditorium. It starts at 12:30 p.m. Call (330) 259-0555.

jThe Circus Aut Mori was well-known in these parts for many years, but hasn’t been seen in two years. The “Circus with a purpose” returns May 1 for a weekend stint at Chevrolet Centre. Check Ticketmaster outlets for the arena box office for tickets.