Where to go for 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
comedy
John Rathbone, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.
Music
The Music of Gene Kelly, 7:30 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.
Nightlife
Bike Night, 8 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.
DJ and Karaoke with Sgt. Bob, 9 p.m., Jumpin Jack's Chicken Shack, 9159 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 758-5225.
Janet Opritza, 7 to 10 p.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.
Julius “Julio” Veal (acoustic soul balladeer), 5 to 8 p.m., Selah Restaurant, 130 S. Broad St., Struthers; (330) 755-2759.
Mercy Rising, 7 to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.
Pink Ribbon Karaoke, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Steve Fazzini, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
One Under, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.
Schools
Spring Concert with the Boardman Bands, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.
Friday
Children
The Search for the area’s most talented singers!, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield; (330) 533-5507.
Comedy
Josh Sankey, 9 p.m., Stage 3 at Riverplex 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.
Rickey Smiley with Ced Delany, Special K and Lavar, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.
John Rathbone, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.
Spot On Productions presents improv comedy competition, 7 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.
Country
Jimmy Wayne, 7 p.m., Dirty Boot Saloon, 6885 state Route 45, Lisbon; (330) 424-5833.
Dances
Cross Roads, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Western Square & Line Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., North Bloomfield Town Hall, intersection of state Routes 45 and 87, North Bloomfield; (440) 685-4758.
Music
The music of Gene Kelly, 8 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.
Mitch McVicker, 7 p.m., Wellman Theater, 29 W. Liberty Ave., Girard; (330) 539-5349.
Mount Union College Choir, 8 p.m., Presser Recital Hall, Mount Union College, Alliance; (330) 823-2180.
Pine Valley Boys, 7 to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.
Nightlife
Acoustic Juggernaut and Under the Sun, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.
Bustin’ Loose, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.
DJ, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.
DJ and Karaoke with Sgt. Bob, 8:30 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.
Glory Bound, 7 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.
Hern Brothers Band, 9:30 p.m., Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.
Julius “Julio” Veal, 5 p.m., Nonni’s Restaurant & Bar, 4042 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; (330) 759-0300.
November Loop, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.
Red Sun, Braille, Cubensis and Jump the Fight, 10 p.m., Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.
Red Water Rojo, Melva, Pat Buzzard Band and Tim Drummond, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.
Redline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Rick Blair (acoustic), 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Peaberry’s Bakery & Cafe, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 702-9230.
Rumble Daddy, 10 p.m., Mojo’s Pub and Grille, 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 779-0995.
Savoy, 9 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.
Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.
Subourbon Sun, North Shore, Kings Kill Queens and King Scarilla, 10 p.m., Salty Grog’s, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.
Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Ten Pin Alley-Splitz Sports Bar & Grill, 3825 E. State St,, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 346-2695.
Onstage
“101 Dalmatians” (Youth Theater), 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.
“Proof,” 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.
“The Miracle Worker,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
Hot Stuff, 8 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.
Special Events
MCHS Annual Dinner Celebrating Dr. John Goodsell, 6 p.m., Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St, Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.
Songs by Two and film, “Dr. Dolittle,” 6 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.
Saturday
Comedy
Andrew Dice Clay, 8 p.m., Palace Theater, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, Pa.; (724) 836-8000.
Louis C.K., 8 p.m., Ohio Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Ron McGehee, 7:30 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.
John Rathbone, 8 and 10 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.
Josh Sankey, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Stage 3 at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.
Dances
Polka Tones, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Music
Celebrate the music of Gene Kelly, 8 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.
Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Spring Concert, 8 p.m., Passavant Center, Thiel College, Greenville, Pa.; (724) 475-1177.
Nightlife
After Midnight Band, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Highland Naus Club, 2350 Highland Ave. S.W., Warren; (330) 392-5861.
Bike Night, 8 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.
Bustin’ Loose, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.
Centrifuge with Grand Fury, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.
Chris Mowery, 7 to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.
Curse Icon, Black Sheep and Caravan, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.
DJ, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.
Davis & McKay (acoustic rock 'n’ roll), 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Mocha House, 467 High St. N.E., Warren; (330) 392-3020.
Dominic Tocco and Brotherhood, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Empty Set and Shatter Syndrome, 10 p.m., Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.
Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., Papa Louie’s Italian Kitchen & Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; (330) 448-2242.
Jim Frank Trio, 7:30 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.
Julius Veal, 3 to 6 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.
MV Professor, 7 to 10 p.m., Margherita’s Grille, 728 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-2424.
NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.
Nouveau Rock Festival, 7 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.
Poobah, 8 p.m., Jumpin Jack's Chicken Shack, 9159 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 758-5225.
Radio Active, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.
Relic with Payl, 8 p.m., Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.
Rudy and the Professionals, 9:30 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.
Rumble Daddy, 8 p.m., Blue Magoo’s Tap and Grill, 480 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 469-5406.
Skollapalooza with The Kellys, Winslow, Jahman Brahman, Phoenix Rising and Nick Funyak and the Resonance, 7 p.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 480-9859.
Steve Vuich and the River Saints, 10 p.m., Nick’s Inn, 62 1890 E. State St. , Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 346-4546.
Supplemental Income Band, 9 p.m., Sail Inn, 16736 Milton Ave., Lake Milton.
Teddy Pantelas Duo with Dan Murphy, 7 to 10 p.m., Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; (330) 547-2151.
The Earthquakers, 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., The Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.
Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Humphrey’s, 500 Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, Pa.; (724) 775-4969.
Onstage
“101 Dalmatians” (Youth Theater), 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.
“Proof,” 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.
“The Miracle Worker,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.
Outdoors
Bird Walks, 8 a.m., Newport Lake Wetlands, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
Air Supply, 8 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2717.
Sales and Shows
Fellows Riverside Gardens Daffodil Show, noon to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.
Special Events
TNA Wrestling’s Frontline Revenge Tour, 7:30 p.m., Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6980.
Sunday
Children
The Spotlight Singers Children’s Choir, 2 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.
Music
American Salute with Youngstown Connection (lunch and concert), 12:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.
The music of Gene Kelly, 2:30 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.
Spring concert and musical variety program, 4 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-2844.
Sundays with Steve, 2 to 6 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Ron Chick’s Friends, 7 to 10 p.m., Avalon Gardens, 1719 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; (330) 747-7800.
Onstage
“101 Dalmatians” (Youth Theater), 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.
“Proof,” 2:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.
“The Miracle Worker,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.
Outdoors
Guided Tour of Fellows Riverside Gardens, 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.
Wildflowers of Boardman Park, 2 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
Cadillac Sky featuring David Mayfield, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.
Sales and Shows
Gemboree, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Emidio and Sons, Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls; (330) 928-0181.
Special Events
Pritch’s Pipes and film “Dr. Dolittle,” 1:15 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.
Monday
Music
Dana Symphony Orchestra featuring guest conductor Svilen Simeonov, 8 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St. , Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.
Nightlife
Steve Vuich and The River Saints, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.
Tuesday
Children
Tiny Tots, 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.
Music
An Evening with Frank Sinatra, 6 to 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Nightlife
DJ Ron Chick, 7 p.m., Lucianno’s Restaurant, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-5975.
Onstage
“Picnic,” 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.
Wednesday
Children
Children’s Sneak Peek in the Gardens: Enchanted Evening, 6 to 8 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.
Tiny Tots, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.
Dances
DJ Carl Severino, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.
Music
YSU Jazz Experience, 12:15 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.
Nightlife
Dominic Tocco and Peter Pylypiw, 6 to 9 p.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.
Howard and the Five Point Band, 7:30 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.
Julius Veal, 5 to 8 p.m., Wrangler’s Olde Country Restaurant, 106 N. Salem-Warren Road (state Route 45), North Jackson; (330) 538-2275.
Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls; (330) 872-5856.
Steve Fazzini, 6 to 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.
Onstage
“Picnic,” 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.
Pop, Rock & Jazz
Silverstein & Norma Jean with Bless The Fall and Before Their Eyes, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.
Special Events
Beer School, 8 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.
Class for photographers: How to get better pictures through good composition, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.
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, the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. 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 Wednesday. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.
The Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. “Fused Glass Art Photos” by Tiffany Wolfe, Mark Cappibianco, and Douglas Michaels, through Sunday. (724) 652-0752.
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, 343 E. State St., Salem. Remodeling. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.
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,” Sunday-Aug. 9 (meet the artist, 1-3 Sunday); “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 Saturday; Ninth Annual Cup Show, April 29-June 6. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.
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.
Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. (330) 672-7853.
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., 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. 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.
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 over 4200 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.
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 Avenue N.W., Warren. Pysanky eggs, beautifully hand painted 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,” creativity through simple line drawings in various techniques and mediums, through May 3; TAGin’ at the YWCA, a study of urban art , grades 4-6. Thursdays only, 4-6 p.m. April 16- May 28; “Photo 2009-Juried Photography Exhibit,” May 10-June 5 (reception, 2-4 May 10); “Summerfest,” Summer art program for children, June 17-July 1. 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. “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 Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: noon-5 Sun.; 10-5 Mon.-Sat. (412) 322-5058.
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 Road, 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 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, U.S. 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.
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, One Allegheny Ave. on Pittsburgh’s North Shore next to Heinz Field. (412) 237-3400.
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.
Crandall Gallery, Mount Union College, Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. (330) 824-2575.
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. Closed Easter, open April 19. (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.
NASA Glenn Visitor’s Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. “Stargazing,” May 2 (special hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m); “Dress for Success,” June 20. To guarantee seating, call ahead, (216) 433-9653. Hours: 9-4 Mon.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat. and holidays; 1-5 Sun. Open Memorial Day. (216) 433-2000 or www.visit.grc.nasa.gov
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 age 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
Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Creation Fair, 10-7 p.m. May 9, 11, 12, 14-16, 10-5 p.m. May 13. Hours: 10-5 Fri.-Sat. through May 23; 10-5 Tue.-Sat. Memorial Day-Sept. 5. Special group rates for 10 or more. (330) 665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.
Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 through April; 10-5 May-Oct. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.
Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle, 11030 E. Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun.; 10-9 Wed. Memorial Day-Labor Day. (216) 721-1600 or (888) 853-7091 or www.cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily; Memorial Day-Labor Day, open until 7 Sat., Sun. and holidays. Tickets at (216) 635-3303; Zoo (216) 661-6500.
Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. (330) 533-4330.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily through May 29; 9-6 May 30-Labor Day; 9-5 Sept. 8-Dec. 31. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. (412) 665-3640 or (800) 474-4966.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North 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. Admissions closes at 6:30. Open Memorial Day and Labor Day. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.
NIGHTLIFE
Avalon Gardens, 1719 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Ron Chick’s Friends, 7-10 Sun.(330) 747-7800.
Basin Sports Bar, 11 S. Mill Street, 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 with 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.
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. and 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.
Lucianno’s Cafe and Banquet Center, 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. DJ Ron Chick, 7 Tue. (330) 792-5975.
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, 8-1 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.
Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.
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.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 seven days; 10-9 Wed. and Sat., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Admission: adults, $22; Seniors 65+, $17; Ages 9-12, $13; Age 8 and under, free with purchase of adult admission. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster or (800) 745-3000, www.rockhall.com