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.

Tonight

Children

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

Tales for Twos: I am a Hawk: Come Hear My Cry! (call to register), 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Fairs and Festivals

Newton Falls Lions Carnival, 5 p.m., Newton Falls Park, Newton Falls.

Trumbull County Fair, 10 a.m., Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett-Hull Road, Cortland; (330) 637-6010.

Nightlife

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

Outdoor Music

Flip-Flop Fest, 7 p.m., Lake Milton State Park, Craig Beach; (330) 654-4989.

Frank Gallo Band, 7 p.m., Briarfield Manor, 461 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown.

Guys Without Ties, 7 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Steve Cipriano Band (tribute to Eric Clapton), 7-8:30 p.m., Yellow Creek Amphitheater, 311 S. Main St., Poland.

U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Westminster College, Brittain Lake, New Wilmington, Pa.

Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, 7:30-9 p.m., Woodworth Park, Luther Avenue between Market Street and Southern Boulevard, Beaver Township; (330) 549-9552.

Special Events

Church Street Blues, 5:30-7 p.m., McKinley Memorial Library, 40 N. Main St., Niles; (330) 652-1704.

Ohio Chautauqua Adult Workshop with George Dauler: “The Gospel of Wealth ... Andrew Carnegie,” 2 p.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren; (330) 399-8807.

Ohio Chautauqua Youth Workshop with Michael Hughes: “Children and Grandchildren ... with Mr. Bell,” 10 a.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren; (330) 399-8807.

Pianist Dana Kristina Joe Morgan and “Mary McLeod Bethune” by Dorothy Mains Prince, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Chautauqua Tent, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren.

Friday

Children

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

Dances

Ballroom Social Dance, 8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

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

Fairs and Festivals

Newton Falls Lions Carnival, 5 p.m., Newton Falls Park, Newton Falls.

Trumbull County Fair, 10 a.m., Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett-Hull Road, Cortland; (330) 637-6010.

Nightlife

Away from Eden, North Shore, 10 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

Borderline, 9 p.m., Dirty Boot Saloon, 6885 state Route 45, Lisbon; (330) 424-5833.

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

DJ and Karaoke by Burt Brown, 8 p.m., P.J.’s Lounge, 17 Sycamore Drive, New Middletown; (330) 542-9949.

Jordan DePaul and the Reputations with Subourbon Sun, 9 p.m., The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

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

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

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

Steve Vuich and Greg McIltrot, 8-10 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings, 950 Great East Plaza, Niles; (330) 505-2999.

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

Outdoor Music

Party on the Plaza with Sonic Age and The Houseband, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., in front of Buffalo Wild Wings, downtown Youngstown.

River City Brass Band and Fireworks (amphitheater in case of rain), 7:30 p.m., Westminster College, Brittain Lake, New Wilmington, Pa.

The Blue Rays, noon to 1 p.m., Warren Courthouse Park, Warren; (330) 399-1212.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Dark Star Orchestra at Gratefulfest, noon, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Garrettsville; (440) 548-2716.

Special Events

“Harvey” (film), 9:30 p.m., Yellow Creek Theater, behind Poland Library, U.S. route 224, Poland.

Ohio Chautauqua Adult workshop with Dorothy Mains Prince: “Mary McLeod Bethune ...,” 2 p.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren; (330) 399-8807.

Ohio Chautauqua Youth workshop with George Dauler: “Steel: the 8th Wonder ...,” 10 a.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren; (330) 399-8807.

Pre-Independence Day Dash at 13 downtown restaurants and bars, 5 p.m., register at Federal Plaza, downtown Youngstown; (330) 744-2999.

Rodeo, 7 p.m., Hoppel’s Arena, 40891 State Route 518, Lisbon; (330) 424-7497.

The Blue Rays and “Thomas Edison” by Hank Fincken, 6:30 p.m., Ohio Chautauqua Tent, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren.

United States Army Field Band, 8 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Saturday

Children

Family Fourth Event, 11 a.m. to 4 a.m., Skate Zone, 5420 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 270-4386.

Music

W.D. Packard Concert Band with soprano Dana Victor and narrator Joel Stigliano, 8 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Fairs and Festivals

Newton Falls Lions Carnival, 5 p.m., Newton Falls Park, Newton Falls.

Trumbull County Fair, 10 a.m., Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett-Hull Road, Cortland; (330) 637-6010.

Nightlife

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

Gingerspittz, K-Awake, Black Black, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

The Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., The Beach Club at Conneaut Lake Park, Pa.; (814) 382-5115.

Outdoor Music

Fins to the Left with Funk, Motown and the Uptown Cats, 5 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 922-8399.

Southern Justice Band, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Ponderosa Park Resort, 9362 South Salem-Warren Road, Salem; (330) 332-0044.

W.D. Packard Concert Band, 8 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Gratefulfest, noon, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park 12001 state Route 282, Garrettsville; (440) 548-2716.

Special Events

Rodeo, 7 p.m., Hoppel’s Arena, 40891 State Route 518, Lisbon; (330) 424-7497.

Sunday

Children

Red, White and Blue Day, 1-4 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, state Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Dances

Lodge 782 Dance with Joe Grkman Orchestra, 3-7 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.; (877) 767-5732.

Fairs and Festivals

Trumbull County Fair, 10 a.m., Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett-Hull Road, Cortland; (330) 637-6010.

Outdoor Music

Don Burns Orchestra, 6-8 p.m., Waterworth Memorial Park, 866 Sunset Blvd., Salem.

Rocky Chirchiglia Orchestra, 7-8:30 p.m., Tod Park, Lawrence Avenue, Girard; (330) 545-4625.

The Frank Gallo Orchestra, 7-8:30 p.m., Lowellville Gazebo, Water Street, Lowellville; (330) 536-6415.

Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, 3-4 p.m., Ellwood City Festival.

Outdoors

Happy 37th Birthday Ford Nature Center with Naturalist Emeritus Bill Whitehouse, 1-3 p.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Gratefulfest, noon, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Nelson; (440) 548-2716.

Special Events

Open House, 2-5 p.m., Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 395-1840.

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

Monday

Children

Creative Yoga Camp (Ages 4-7), 9 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Music

Il Divo, 7:30 p.m., Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave, Cleveland; (216) 687-5555.

Dances

Mad Hot Monday Free Dance, 6-9 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Outdoor Music

Dixieland Dandies, 7 p.m., Poland Village Town Hall, 308 S. Main St., Poland; (330) 757-2112.

Del Sinchak Band, 7 p.m., Canfield Village Green, U.S. Route 224 and Route 46, Canfield.

Special Events

“Jaws” (film), 9 p.m., Covelli Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown.

Tuesday

Children

Creative Yoga Camp (Ages 4-7), 9 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Nightlife

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

Onstage

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

Outdoor Music

Sound Bite (classic rock), 7-8:30 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; (330) 793-0718.

Outdoors

Health and Wellness Walk (4 miles, moderate difficulty), 6 p.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Josh Ritter, 9 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Wednesday

Children

Creative Yoga Camp (Ages 4-7), 9 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Dances

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

Nightlife

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

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

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

Onstage

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

Outdoor Music

Rudy and the Professionals, 7 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7114.

The Al Ray Combo, 7 p.m., Commons at Greenbriar, 8060 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-8855.

The Rocco Monaco Band, 7 p.m., Woodworth Park, Luther Avenue between Market Street and Southern Boulevard., Beaver Township; (330) 549-9552.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Vans Warped Tour, noon, Post Gazette Pavilion, Burgettstown, Pa.; (412) 562-9905.

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, 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 exhibits her artwork through Sept. 6; Artwork by Laura Brocker, 2005 Canfield graduate and recent grad of Taylor University in Indiana, “Refinement,” through Sept. 6 (meet the artist 1-5 July 12). 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. 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. Former Masury artist and Alaska resident Wilma Yarnal, photography show, through Aug. 22. (724) 652-0752.

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

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

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Bob Potts,” through Aug. 9; “Jessica Lange: 50 Photographs,” through Sunday; “Steven Cartwright: Topologic Generator,” through Aug. 30; “Sam Liberman: Pastels,” through Aug. 16; “73rd National Midyear Show,” through Aug. 23; “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.

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 Street and Union Avenue, 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: 1-5 Fri.; 10-2 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (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. “Prints by Sculptors,” through 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. “Hattie Larlham Creative Arts Program,” through July 25 (reception 5-7 p.m. today); “Open Tank” annual member show, July 29-Aug. 22 (reception 5-7 July 30). 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 2003-09, through Feb.; “Kokoon Arts Club Cleveland Revels,” through March 31, 2010; French Fashion Magazine from 1912-25, “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.

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. “Grass Roots: African Origins of American Art,” through Aug. 9. 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 encompasses more than 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.

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 Avenue 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. Portraits by local artists Carlene Galose and William Mullane, July 12-31 (reception, 2-4 July 12). 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. “Rust Fest,” digital arts and new media festival, through July 24. 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 Channel 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.

Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. $7 per class drop-ins; $35 for 7 lessons for members; $40 for 7 lessons for non-members. 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, 8 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. (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.

The 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). More than 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.

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, 1 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 Street and Union Avenue, Alliance. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m.

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 August.

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, 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 on Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sun., through Oct. (724) 662-3490.

NASA Glenn Visitors Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. 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. 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.

Ohio Statehouse Museum, Columbus. Information about Ohio government and history. Open 9-5 weekdays; noon-4 weekends; closed holidays. Admission is free. (614) 728-9234 or (888) OHIO-123 or www.OhioStatehouse.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. Eleven 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.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Avenue, 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, 1 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 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: 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. through 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 through 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.

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.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-6 through 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, 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. June, July and Aug. (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 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.

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 DJ 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.; 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, 9-1 Wed. (330) 872-5856.

Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Karaoke with DJ Les, Tuesdays; Car cruise with DJ, 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.; DJ 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. 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 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.

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 DJ Nick (’80s, ’90s Motown and rock), 8 Thu. Bike Nights with DJ 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. DJ Colleen & karaoke, 9:30 Thu.; DJ 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 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., through 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 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 remain closed due to construction. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmers 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. fourth Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1 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. Buy 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, 1 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.