Where to go for 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.

Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown: call (866) 448-7849 or go to www.Ticketmaster.com.

Today

Children

August Family Farm Tours, 10 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, state Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Nightlife

DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Rd, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

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

Outdoor Music

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

Guys Without Ties (from Motown to Rock), 7 p.m., Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St., Struthers; (330) 755-7977.

Rocco Monaco Band, 7 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Jonas Brothers with Jordin Sparks, Honor Society, 7 p.m., Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland; (216) 420-2000.

Special Events

The Edsels, 6 p.m., Valley Gold Show Studio, National City Building, 16 Wick Ave., Ste. 621, Youngstown; (330) 746-1109.

Sports

Leetonia at Lisbon, 7:30 p.m., Lisbon H.S. War Memorial Stadium, 263 W. Pine St., Lisbon; (330) 424-9710.

Friday

Children

Family Garden Fun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Preschool Nature Hour: Nature’s Basement Windows (ages 3-5, preregister), 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Country

Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne, 7:30 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cleveland; (330) 920-8040.

Rascal Flatts with Darius Rucker, 8 p.m., Post Gazette Pavilion, 665 Route 18, Burgettstown, Pa.; (412) 562-9905.

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.

Eddie & the Edsels, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Music

Allegheny Boys (Gospel), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

Nightlife

8 Balls , 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Chasin’ the Blues, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Tangier Bar & Pizza, 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; (330) 755-2388.

DJ Chaddo, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog Sports Bar and Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Boardman; (330) 965-0800.

DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Following June, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill-Austintown, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-2800.

Jim Golen, 8 p.m., Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-8080.

Joey K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog’s - Austintown, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 259-3402.

John Gabriele, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Johnny Cee and Southern Justice, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Lake Milton American Legion, 16465 Milton Road, Lake Milton; (330) 654-5630.

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

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

She’s In Pain, 10 p.m., Firehouse (formerly One-Eyed Willie’s), 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Steve Fazzini, 8 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

The Bridge (Old School Rock and Praise), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

The Earthquakers, 9 p.m., The Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

The Sensations, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

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

Onstage

“All My Sons” drama, 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse -Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

Outdoor Music

Party on the Plaza with Allies and The Rage, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Downtown Youngstown, 300 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Summerdance Festival with Lotus Fri. and Sat. and other bands, EOTO, The Motet Trio, etc., 9 a.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2716.

Special Events

“Now, Voyager” movie, 8:50 p.m., Yellow Creek Theater Behind Poland Library, Poland.

Sports

Strasburg-Franklin at Wellsville, 7:30 p.m., Nichalson Stadium, Danbury Avenue, Wellsville; (330) 532-1188.

Saturday

Children

Preschool Nature Hour: Nature’s Basement Windows (ages 3-5, preregister), 10 a.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Dances

Birth of a Brand Dance Concert, 10 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe and Lounge, 122 Federal Plaza W., Youngstown; (330) 301-0282.

Jim Frank Combo, 8 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; (888) 284-7599.

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

Fairs and Festivals

Cornhole Tournament , noon, Old Precinct, 32 N. Phelps St., Youngstown; (330) 743-9699.

Nightlife

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

Chapless Larry, 10 p.m., Firehouse (formerly One-Eyed Willie’s), 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Davis & McKay, 7 p.m., Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-8080.

First Degree , 9:30 p.m., Tangier Bar & Pizza, 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; (330) 755-2388.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., Boonie’s Sports Bar, Titusville, Pa.; (814) 827-4378.

Michael Austin Project (soft jazz), 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Razzy’s Lounge at Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

Rock and Roll Heaven, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.

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

Teddy Pantelas , 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

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

Onstage

“All My Sons” drama, 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse - Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

Outdoor Music

Draw the Line (Aerosmith tribute) with Evil Ways (Santana tribute), 5 to 11 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 922-8399.

Lisbon High School Band and Sugar Tree Alley Steel Drum Band, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Lisbon Village Green , Lisbon.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Madam Weez, 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.

Summerdance Festival with Lotus Fri. and Sat. and other bands, EOTO, The Motet Trio, etc., 9 a.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2716.

Schools

Ninth annual Show of Bands, 7 p.m., Mineral Ridge High School, 1334 Seaborn St., Mineral Ridge; (330) 652-1451.

Special Events

Benefit for Matthew Ritz , 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill-Austintown, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-2800.

Rust Belt Brewing Beer Taste, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-8080.

Sports

Youngstown Christian at Grove City Christian, 7:30 p.m., Grove City Christian Field, Grove City, Pa.

Sunday

Fairs and Festivals

Fourth annual Family Gathering Talent showcase and Barbeque, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 922-8399.

Polish Day 2009, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Anne Ukranian Catholic Church, 3055 S. Raccoon Road, Youngstown; (330) 646-4082.

Nightlife

Rock and Roll Heaven, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Original Roadhouse, 49522 State Route 14, East Palestine; (330) 426-3380.

Onstage

“All My Sons” drama, 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse - Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

Outdoor Music

Brady’s Leap (Irish folk music), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2656.

Top Notes Band, 6:30 p.m., Howland Township Park, 200 Rosegarden Drive, Howland; (330) 856-2340.

Outdoors

Hike around Lake Newport (moderate difficulty, 4.5 miles), 9 a.m., Meet at Mill Creek Park Newport Wetlands.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Summerdance Festival with Lotus Fri. and Sat. and other bands, EOTO, The Motet Trio, etc., 9 a.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2716.

Special Events

Rally in The Valley Bike Night with DJ DaniLuv, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Monday

Comedy

Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad, 8 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe and Lounge, 122 Federal Plaza W., Youngstown; (330) 301-0282.

Nightlife

Guys Without Ties, 7:30 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

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

Special Events

Free Movies, “The Incredible Hulk” , 8:30 p.m., Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Tuesday

Nightlife

An Evening with Frank Sinatra, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Hatebreed with Chimaria, Winds of Peace, Dying Fetus, Toxic Holocaust, 7 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, Pa.; (877) 468-3401.

Wednesday

Fairs and Festivals

2009 Canfield Fair, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Nightlife

Steve Fazzini, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Outdoor Music

NoXcuse, 7 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion McCollum Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7114.

The Grammy Nominated Del Sinchak Band, 7 p.m., Commons at Greenbriar, 8060 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-8855.

Special Events

CANCELED: World Extreme Cagefighting presents Cerrone vs. Henderson, 6 p.m., Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

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, Pa. Hours: 10-10 Fri.; 10-5 other days; closed Mon. (412) 237-8300.

Art Outreach Gallery, the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Warren Junior Women’s League/ GFWC and HandsOn Volunteer Network invite you to exhibit your artwork in The “We Are the Change” exhibition, through Sept. 6; Canfield senior Nikki Mehle artwork, through Sept. 6; Artwork by Laura Brocker, 2005 Canfield graduate and recent grad of Taylor University in Indiana, “Refinement,” through Sept. 6. 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. “Preschool Art Adventures,” a cooperative exhibit with Head Start, through Sunday; “Elements of Nature” by Lawrence Baker, Sept. 3-29 (reception, 7-7:30 Sept. 11); “Out of the Attic,” Oct. 5-Nov. 1. 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. (724) 652-0752.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. 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. “Steven Cartwright: Topologic Generator,” through Sunday; “Jasper Johns, Drawings and Paintings”, Sept. 6-Nov. 29; “Joseph Raffael, Watercolors,” Sept.13-Nov. 1; “Mary Harman: Holograms,” Sept. 13-Jan. 31. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

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. Nea Bristol, Amy Rigby and Scott Pergande, September. Hours: 1-5 Fri.; 10-2 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa. “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives,” through 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. “Binary Fiction: Digital Weaving by KSU Alumnae and Students,” (reception, 5-7 Sept. 3) Sept. 2-Oct. 10; “Greetings from Kent,” (reception and fundraising auction, 5-8 Oct. 24) Oct. 24-Nov. 14; “Holiday Sale,” (reception 5-7 Dec. 3) Dec. 2-24. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “Michael Kors Designs,” through Nov. 2; “The Art of the Embroiderer,” through Dec. 31; “Confessions and the Sense of Self,” works by Noel Palomo-Lovinski 2003-2009, through Feb.; “Kokoon Arts Club Cleveland Revels,” through March 31, 2010; French Fashion Magazine from 1912-1925, “La Gazette Du BonTon,” through May 2010. 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.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside 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.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Floral Series,” local artist Noreen Yazvac, through Sept. 27. 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. Hours: 11-4 Wed-Sat. or call for an appointment. (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.

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. Open house hours: 1-3 first Sun., Aug.-Oct. only due to road work. (330) 542-9810.

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. 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. 45th TAG Annual Juried Exhibition for regional artists, through Sept. 18. 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. “The World from My Front Porch, Magnum photographer Larry Towell,” Sept. 18-Nov. 13 (reception 6-8 Sept. 18); “Fall Graduating BFA Show,” Dec. 4-18 (reception 4-6 Dec. 4); “Annual Scholastic Art Awards,” Jan. 16-Feb. 5; Mad About the Arts Benefit Event, Feb. 19, 6:30 Friends reception, 7:30-10:30 main celebration; “Faculty Show,” Feb. 19-March 19; “74th Annual Student Juried Exhibition,” April 2-16 (reception 6-8 April 3); “Spring Graduating BFS Show,” April 30-May 15 (reception 6-8 April 30). 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. New exhibits: WFMJ News Room; “The Science of Electricity” sponsored by First Energy Foundation; an earthquake table, designed and built by local craftsmen; an EmRiver Stream table. Remaining exhibits: The Suzi Solomon Art Center Gallery, nutrition exhibit, airplane exhibit, reading express exhibit, simple machines, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” space for children ages 0-36 months, ball toss game and game area. “Science Wednesdays” (topics change weekly), 5-7 Wed.; story time, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Hours: 10-4:30, Tue.-Fri.; noon-4:30 Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. Admission: $5; seniors $4; children 2 and under, free. Free admission for all, 10-11 a.m. Fridays. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (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.

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.

Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. $7 per class drop-ins; $35 for 7 lessons for members; $40 for 7 lessons for nonmembers. Hustle, 6-6:55 p.m.; rumba, 7-7:55 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 2. (330) 746-3251, Ext. 187 or www.jccyoungstown.org.

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. Intermediate classes, 7-8 Thu. (330) 727-6312.

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

Lucianno’s Banquet Center, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Penn-Ohio Dance with DJ Ron Chick, 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday monthly. (330) 792-5975.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Hustle featured in August. (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, rumba, 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, Pa. (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.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 8040 E. Market St., Warren. New and used antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Mon-Sat. (330) 856-5174.

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. 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.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. fourth Sun. monthly through Oct. and by appointment. (330) 637-2006.

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 Sat.-Sun., Memorial Day-Sept. (330) 482-0946.

Log Cabin Museum, East Park Avenue, Columbiana. Open 2-4 Sat. and Sun., through Aug.

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 Caldwell One-Room School, located halfway between Greenville and Mercer on PA Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sun., through Oct. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer, Pa., on Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sun., through Oct. (724) 662-3490.

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

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. More than 150 years of Wellsville’s railroads, river boats and pottery heritage are provided in the 1870 Victorian home. 11 rooms are themed from Civil War to railroad items. Also featured: Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan’s sword and Pretty Boy Floyd’s death mask. Open 1-4:30 Sundays, through August. Tours can be arranged by calling (330) 532-1018 or (330) 532-3941.

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, Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. (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.

O’Donold’s, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Sgt. Bob, shooting star karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ Benny, 10 Tue.-Th., and Sat., Fri. on the patio ; Andy the piano man, 6-10 Wed. (330) 270-2800.

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.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Fri., 10-6 Sat., 10-5 Sun., through Aug.; 10-4 Sat. and Sun. only, Sept. 1-Oct. 31. $6.50 for adults, $5 for ages 2-17; 1 and under free. Discounted rates available for pre-registered groups and schools. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

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, through 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.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown- Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hours: 10-5 p.m. Wed.-Mon., through Aug. Open May through October. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

NIGHTLIFE

Avalon Gardens, 1719 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Ron Chick’s Friends, 7-10 Sun. (330) 747-7800.

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 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.

Caravan II Albergo, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle, Pa. Tommy Chris (jazz, rock, R&B), 6 Wed., Thu. and Sat.; Karla Selden and Billy Beck 10-2 Sat.; and bike night with Tommy Chris, 6 Mon. (724) 598-1001.

Cosmo’s Tavern & Grillery, 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Karaoke, Wed.; Music from the ‘80s with DJ Big Jim, Thu.; live bands and DJ, 8-11 Fri.; Sat., dance music with D.J. Big Jim; karaoke with Shadow, Sun. (330) 792-5585.

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.; D.J. Bouncer, 10-2 Wed.; D.J. 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 I.D. night with D.J. 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, 9-1 Wed. (330) 872-5856.

Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Karaoke with Mindy, 8-midnight Tuesdays; Car cruise with D.J., 6-9 Thursdays. (330) 757-4043.

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 with Team Trivia, Mon.; D.J. George, Tue.; Just Jill Karaoke, Fri. (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. Jimmy Buffett Night with D.J. Chaddo, Wednesdays. (330) 965-0800.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Jimmy Buffett night with D.J. Brandon, Wednesdays. (330) 259-3402.

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

Lucianno’s Cafe and Banquet Center, 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. D.J. Ron Chick, 7 Tue. (330) 792-5975.

Main Street Grill and Brewing, 8148 Main St., Garrettsville. Bobby Fritz and J.K. 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. D.J. and karaoke with Big Pappa, 10-close Fri.-Sat.; crab races with crab man D.J. Dean, third Friday of the month. (330) 779-0995.

Petersburg Country Club (formerly Smitty’s), state Route 170, Petersburg. D.J. Cheryl, 8-1 Fri. and karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30-1:30 Sat. (330) 398-4823.

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

Quaker Steak & Lube parking lot, 101 Chestnust Ave., Sharon, Pa. Artie Gras, artists, photographers, antique dealers, 5-10 Thursdays through Sept. 3. (724) 704-7124 or www.artiegras.com.

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.

Riverbend, 1105 Poland Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Cheryl, 8-midnight Thursdays. (330) 746-3300.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Open Mic Night, 7 Wed.; singles night with D.J. Nick (‘80s, ‘90s Motown and rock), 8 Thu. Bike Nights with D.J. Daniluv, 3-9 p.m. Sundays. (330) 480-0884.

Slammin’ Sam’s (formerly The Stagecoach), 10300 Market St., North Lima. Acoustic open mic night, 8-11 Tuesdays. (330) 549-3470.

Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Guitar wizard Shawn Kellerman, 9 Mon.; Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30-1 Fri. (724) 981-9464.

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

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Hours: 11-7 Wed.-Sun., through Labor Day. (330) 740-7126.

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

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

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

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Hours: Open 10-5 Tue.-Fri.; 11-6 Sat., Sun. and holidays, through Oct. 31; noon to 4 p.m. weekends in Nov. (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 are open all day for play. (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.

Quaker Steak & Lube parking lot, Sharon. Weekly Artie Gras, artists and artisans from Pennsylvania and Ohio, handmade art for sale. 5-10 Thu., through Sept. 3. (724) 704-7124 or www.artiegras.com.

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

Sandwich Factory, 1116 Village Plaza, Columbiana. Wings and Wheels Car show, 5:30 Thu., through Aug. (330) 482-5011.

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.

B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Music by On Fire Entertainment. $2. Night of the Poets by Pure Energy, 7 p.m. first and third Thu. monthly. (330) 330-3031.

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

Downtown Lowellville, along the Mahoning River. “Cruisin’ the River and Bike Nite” with DJ Lee Martell, food, games and prizes. 6-9 Mon. through Sept. 7.

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. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. 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

THEME PARKS

Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. (814) 382-5115 or www.conneautlakepark.com.

Cedar Point, One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio. Open 7 days, through Sept. 7; Fri.-Sun., Sept. 18-Nov. 11. (419) 627-2350 or www.cedarpoint.com.

Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, Pa. Open through Sept. 7; Sat. and Sun. Sept. 12-26; Fri. and Sat. during Oct. and Oct. 11. (412) 461-0500 or www.kennywood.com.

Waldameer Park & Water World, 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, Pa. Open Tue.-Sun., through Aug. 30 and Sept. 4-7. (814) 838-3491 or www.waldameer.com.