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Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant Eagle stores in Austintown, Calcutta and New Castle. Call (330) 747-1212. Web address is www.Ticketmaster.com.

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

Tonight

Nightlife

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

DJ Nick, 10:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Onstage

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

“Jersey Boys,” 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“Menopause The Musical,” 8 p.m., Allen Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 771-4444.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Mumiy Troll and Kong Sauce, 9 p.m., Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Country

Chris Higbee Project, 8 p.m., Westminster College-Orr Auditorium 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington; (724) 946-7354.

Comedy

Michael Winslow, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Friday

Nightlife

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

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 8:30 p.m., Caravan II-Albergo, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 598-1001.

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

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

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

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

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

Wake the Lion, Aldous, Kill the Limbo, Wesker, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Hern Brothers Band, 9:30 p.m., Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.

Professor (acoustic), 10 p.m., Blue Magoo’s Tap and Grill, 480 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 469-5406.

Receiver with Panzer Talk, 11 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Music

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

Onstage

“Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 657-9369.

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

“The Miracle Worker,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Menopause The Musical,” 8 p.m., Allen Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 771-4444.

“Jersey Boys,” 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“Proof,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“A Roast to Hollywood,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. Main St., (330) 332-9688.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Magic Christian and The Rainy Day Saints, 9 p.m., Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Dances

Western Square and Line Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., North Bloomfield Town Hall, state Routes 45 and 87, North Bloomfield; (440) 685-4758.

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

Comedy

Michael Winslow, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Jay London, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Wildcat’s Comedy Club, Boardman Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 883-7063.

Saturday

Nightlife

Snowflake Ball with Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 6 to 11 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

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

After Midnight, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Highland Naus Club, 2350 Highland Ave. S.W., Warren; (330) 392-5861.

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

Cease to Exist with APG and Phoenix Rising, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Frankie and the Sensations, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.

Howard & the Point Five Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Male revue, 9 p.m., Crest Lanes, 3390 Youngstown Road, Warren; (330) 369-6218.

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.

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

Stone Ridge Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Papa Nick’s Lounge, 1629 Main St., Niles; (330) 505-9383.

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

No Xcuse Band, 10 p.m., Lake Tavern, 6071 State Route 46, Mecca; (330) 637-1971.

Index, 9 p.m., Caravan II-Albergo; Route 422, New Castle, Pa.; (724) 598-1001.

A Voice Like Rhetoric, Miapollo and Sewing Machine War, 10 p.m., Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.

Readymade Breakup and the Robbie Jay Band, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Onstage

“Menopause The Musical,” 2 and 5:30 p.m. Allen Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 771-4444.

“Jersey Boys,” 2 and 8 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 657-9369.

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

“The Miracle Worker,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Proof,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“A Roast to Hollywood,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. Main St., (330) 332-9688.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Reggae Awards Bash, 10 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Dances

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

Special Events

Struthers Business Association’s Annual Oldies Dance with Guys Without Ties, 7 to 11 p.m., VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers; (330) 755-3313.

Super Bowl Mixer 2009 with DJ Mike Hammond, 7 p.m., Tiffany’s Banquet Center, 601 Bedford Road S.E., Brookfield; (330) 448-0778.

Wine Tasting, 7 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Harlem Globetrotters, 7:30 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

Pre-Superbowl Party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Tiffany’s Banquet Center, 601 Bedford Road S.E., Brookfield; (330) 448-0778.

Comedy

Michael Winslow, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Jay London, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Wildcat’s Comedy Club, Boardman Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 883-7063.

Sunday

Outdoors

Where’s Morton? walk (easy rating, 2 miles), 1:30 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Groundhog Meet and Greet, 4:30 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Music

W.D. Packard Concert Band with Ellen Wakeford-Banks, vocalist, 3 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Onstage

“Menopause The Musical,” 1 p.m., Allen Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 771-4444.

“Jersey Boys,” 1 and 6:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“The Miracle Worker,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 657-9369.

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

“Proof,” 3 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

Special Events

Super Bowl Tailgate Party, 3 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-9464.

Superbowl Party, 5:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Super Bowl Fellowship Night, 6 p.m., National City Bank Building, Fourth Floor, 16 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-1109.

Monday

Nightlife

Steve Vuich with Groundhog Day Again, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Tuesday

Nightlife

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Cowboy Mouth and the Magpies, 8 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Dances

Y-Dance Club, 8 p.m., Ukrainian Orthodox Church pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; (330) 534-5747.

Wednesday

Nightlife

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

Lites Out Jazz Dana School of Music, 6 to 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Outdoors

Health and Wellness Walk (moderate difficulty, 2 or 4 miles), 9 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead, Kirk Road, Austintown.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Randy Rogers Band and Robbie Jay Band, 8 p.m., Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Dances

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

Special Events

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

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. Exhibition of work from YSU’s Advanced Art Students and Art Education Graduation Class, through Feb. 22. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. All exhibits are free and open to the public.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Expected to open in January with new exhibits. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “American Painting Now,” through Feb. 22; “Peter Rockwell Sculpture,” March 22-May 24 (meet the artist 1-3 March 22). Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “72nd Area Artists Annual: Call for Entries,” through Feb. 22; “Charles Mingus: Works on Paper,” Sunday-March 1 (meet the artist, 1-3 Sunday); “Silence,” and installation by Leopoldo Maler, first exhibited at the Camden Art Center in London in 1971, Sunday-March 1 (artist reception, 1-3 Sunday; lecture by artist, 2 p.m. Sunday); “Chuck Wood Painting Survey,” March 8-April 12 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 8); “Ana Maria Nicholson: Portraits in Laser Light,” through April 5; “Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years, A Retrospective,” March 15-June 7 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 15). Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Wed. evening suspended Dec. 3-March 25. 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., and Sat.-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. Works featured by Matthew Tullis, through Friday. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-6 Sat. and Sun. (330) 823-2083.

Danklef Hill Gallery, Salem. Hours: By appointment only until January; moving to new location. (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. 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. “Made in Kent: from the collection of Kirk Mangus,” through Feb. 21; “Jim Bowling, Sculpture,” Feb. 25-March 21; “Re: Return,” April 1-25; 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. “In Bloom: Patterned Silk Design Innovations in Eighteenth Century France,” through Feb. 8; “Galanos,” through March 1; “Rudi Gernreich: Bold,” through May 31. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Th.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.

Kent State University School of Art Michener Gallery, KSU Main Library, second floor. Call for hours: (330) 672-3150.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. “Enamel Experience, International Badge Exhibition,” through Sunday3; “Student annual,” Feb. 20-March 5. 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. “Ernest Vickers Retrospective,” local botanist and first Mill Creek Park naturalist took a keen interest in the woods of Mill Creek Park. His breathtaking photographic images from the late 19th and early 20th centuries feature well-known park landmarks and scenes of nature, through Feb. 22; Nature Photography Exhibit highlighting amateur photographers, deadline for entries Feb. 8. You can download an application at www.millcreekmetroparks.org, exhibit runs Feb. 28-March 29. 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 Ave., 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 2009. 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 Mon.-Sat.; noon-4 Sun. (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. A collection of playing cards which includes decks depicting “Most Wanted Iraqis,” cards shaped like stars, decks featuring sports stars, cards issued to our service men and women, and miniature and jumbo cards among many other types, fills the changing display case, through Feb. 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. “The Power of Color,” Experience the power of color through the lens of local photographer, horticulturalist, and educator Richard States. On display will be Richard’s photographs of the acclaimed Dale Chihuly glass show at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, along with his carefully crafted images of flora found at the Master Gardner’s Cortland Gardens. The exhibit will also include images of Warren children and their art from TAG’s 2008 Summerfest program, through Jan. 31; “Still Life,” A collection of selected works by Don Pedicini, Sarah Clague and David Taylor, in celebration of a staple of artistic expression, the still life, Feb.8-March 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. Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: noon-5 Sun.; 10-5 Mon.-Sat. (412) 322-5058.

Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. “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. (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. every Tue. (330) 792-5975.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors West Coast Swing and Hustle lessons and dances every Tuesday. West Coast Swing is the featured dance for January. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. (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 & 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 (formerly McCrone’s Furniture), 7689 South Ave., Boardman. 10,000 square feet. New, antique, crafts, hobbies and more. Free parking and admission. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. (330) 719-2090.

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

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 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 Sciences, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Call for an appointment. Free. (330) 941-3512.

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

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

McBride House, 27 Hager Street, Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second Sun. monthly, call for appointment other days. (330) 534-4247.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58; (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri., 10-3 Sat. year round. (724) 662-3490.

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

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. 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 first Sun. monthly, 1-4. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 9-4 daily. Tour guide at facility. (330) 533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. (330) 544-2143.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Tours are one hour. Hours: 9:30-5 Wed.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. and holidays. (330) 743-5934.

Music

Canfield Community Band, Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Tue. Call (330) 503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. Wed. (330) 539-1453.

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

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

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd 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. Website 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. Hours: 10-5 Th.-Sat. Labor Day-Memorial Day, (330) 665-DINO.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle, 11030 E. Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Mon., Tue., Thu.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun.; 10-9 Wed. (216) 721-1600 or www.cbgarden.org.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. (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.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Closed until May 15, 2009. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 daily. (412) 665-3640.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Closed for the season. Reopens April 1. Manor House: 10-4:30; grounds, 9-6. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 state Route 193, Vienna. Closed until May 2009. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

NIGHTLIFE

Big D’s Irish Pub (formerly O’Devlin’s), 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Country music, 10-2 Mon.; Karaoke, Wed.; Jammin’ with Joey D, Fri.; All request Dance Party w/JC, Sat. (330) 797-9111.

Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; music trivia with DJ Chaddo, 7 Tue. (330) 270-9308.

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

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

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

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

Davis Bar and Grill, 10826 Market St., North Lima, Open Mic night with Harmonica Harry, 8:30 p.m. 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.

Drunken Jack’s Saloon, 1714 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland. DJ, 8:30-12:30 Thu. (330) 757-1490.

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route. 44, Rootstown. Dance lessons, 7-9 Wed., college ID night with DJ Adam (18+ welcome), 9 Wed.; dance lessons, 7-9 Fri.; dance lessons, 5-6 and teen night, open until 9 Sun. (330) 325-0647.

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

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

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. Karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30-1:30 Sat. (330) 398-4823.

Petri Club, 3650 Shady Run Road, Youngstown. Karaoke with Cheryl, 8-midnight Wed. (330) 782-5532.

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. (330) 480-0884.

Timberlanes of Salem, 544 E. Pershing St., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” one-man band, 6-9 Fri. & Sat., noon-3 Sun. (330) 337-9572.

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

Wedgewood Entertainment Center, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Country night, 7 Fri.; dance party, 9 Sat. (330) 792-1216 or www.atthewedge.com.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Closed until May 2009. (330) 740-7126.

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens. Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk; education center hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, state Route 46, Canfield. Hours: Closed until spring 2009. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5, closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. (330) 740-7107.

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

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Hours: closed for the season, call (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Par 3 Golf Course. Hours: closed for the season. (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.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Walmart, 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.

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, 1 p.m. Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. Help make a difference. (330) 549-1111, ext. 316 or info@angelsforanimals.org.

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 Th.-Tue., 10-9 Wed. www.rockhall.com or (216) 781-7625 or group sales at (216) 515-1228.