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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.

Today

Nightlife

Polish Happy Hour, 5 p.m., Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

Steve Frazzini, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

DJ Nick, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Onstage

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

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

Children

Tales for Twos: “All My Little Ducklings”, 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Black Lips with Gentlemen Jesse and His Men and Hot Cha Cha, 9 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

comedy

Bob Golub, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Schools

“State Fair,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle High School, 310 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 656-4700.

Friday

Nightlife

Jordan River Band, 7 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

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

Howard and The Point Five Band, 9 p.m., Caravan II-Albergo, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 598-1001.

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

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

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

Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel-Sharon, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

APG and Cease to Exist, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

Jazzam, 10 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., the Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

7th Cycle, 10 p.m., One-Eyed Willie’s, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

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

Suede Brothers, Living Stereo and Oh, Empire, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

The HouseBand, 10 p.m., McMenamy's, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Total Package Band, 11 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Outdoors

Night Owls, 7:30 p.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Music

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

Thiel Choir Presents A “Home” Concert, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of Penn Avenue and Clinton Street, Greenville, Pa.; (724) 588-8870.

Onstage

“Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue, S’il Vous Plait”, 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“Seussical the Musical,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“A Streetcar Named Desire,” 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.

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

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

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

Dances

Ballroom Social Dance with George (lessons 6-7:30), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

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

Special Events

Downtown Youngstown St. Patrick’s Day Dash, 5 p.m., 15 bars in downtown Youngstown; registration at B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave.

Movie Night: “Gorillas in the Mist,” 7 p.m., McKeever Environmental Learning Center, 55 McKeever Lane, Sandy Lake, Pa.; (724) 376-1000.

Schools

“Our Town,” 7 p.m., Struthers Middle School Auditorium, 800 Fifth St., Struthers.

“Honk Jr.,” 7:30 p.m., West Branch High School, 14277 Main St., Beloit; (330) 938-2183.

“State Fair,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle High School, 310 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 656-4700.

comedy

Steve Wilson, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Wildcat’s Comedy Club, in the Holiday Inn-Boardman; (330) 883-7063.

Bob Golub, 7:30 and 10 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Ryan Dalton, 9 p.m., Stage 3 at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

Saturday

Nightlife

Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Party, with Asleep, Acoustic Juggernaut, 5 Elements, Haven, Wake the Lion, Relic, Robbie Jay Band and more, noon, Salty Grog’s, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-6690.

Beach Party with Fins to the Left, 7 p.m., Maronite Center, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown; (330) 792-7671.

Jimmy DeCapua and Tim Drummond (acoustic music), 7 p.m., In Between Lounge, 7323 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

Redemption Gospel Quartet, 7 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Adrian Labra acoustic music, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Peaberry’s Cafe, Youngstown State University, Youngstown; (330) 744-4272.

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

Geo C and Tha Storm MRDD Benefit Concert, 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5501.

Stan Miller with Kellie Connors, 8 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Zeus Male Revue, 8 p.m., Crest Lanes, 3390 Youngstown Road, Warren; (330) 369-6218.

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

Friends The Band, 9 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Guys Without Ties, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Ron Chick's Friends (no cover charge), 9 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Rudy & The Professionals, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

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

DJ “Mr. Fun” Jeff Staff, 10 p.m., The Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., Papa Louie’s Italian Kitchen & Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; (330) 448-2242.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Davis Bar and Grille, 10826 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-2114.

Rosella with The Shades, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

The HouseBand, 10 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown (330) 544-8800.

The Zou with Winslow and Braille, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Verbal Serb and Two Groovin’ Guineas with Steve Vuich, Sam Orrico and Brian Musone, 10 p.m., Nick’s Inn, 1890 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 346-4546.

Young Stonians with Melva, 10 p.m., One-Eyed Willie’s, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 10 p.m., Wise Guyz, 1115 N. Croton Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 652-7737.

Smackdaddys, 10:30 p.m., Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; (330) 847-2233.

Music

Gospel rappers Judah E and Image and musical group Vishenz of Worship, 7 p.m., Spanish Evangelical Church, 2530 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 783-1376.

Jamestown College Choir, 7:30 p.m., Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, Poland; (330) 757-1547.

Onstage

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

“Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue, S’il Vous Plait,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“Seussical the Musical,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“A Streetcar Named Desire,” 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.

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

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

“Maidens IV,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Children

“Dr. Doolittle,” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Liberty Branch, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Youngstown.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Wussy with Unsparing Sea and Good Touch Bad Touch, 9 p.m., Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Dances

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

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

Road Work (country), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Special Events

Historian Steffon Wydell Jones portrays Civil War soldier Charlie A. Garlick, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Youngstown Historical Center, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown; (330) 743-5934.

Historian Steffon Wydell Jones portrays black Confederate and Union soldiers, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Youngstown Historical Center, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown; (330) 743-5934.

Schools

“Our Town,” 7 p.m., Struthers Middle School Auditorium, 800 Fifth St., Struthers.

“Honk Jr.,” 7:30 p.m., West Branch High School, 14277 Main St., Beloit; (330) 938-2183.

“State Fair,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle High School, 310 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 656-4700.

Comedy

Steve Wilson, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Wildcat’s Comedy Club, in the Holiday Inn-Boardman; (330) 883-7063.

Ryan Dalton, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Stage 3 at Riverplex 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

Bob Golub, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5580 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Dancing

Just Got To Dance, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Warren Elks Lodge 295, 3581 Youngstown Road S.E., Warren; (330) 369-2141.

Sunday

Nightlife

Sundays with Steve, 2 to 6 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Ron Chick's Friends, 8 p.m., Avalon Gardens, 1719 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 747-7800.

Outdoors

Looking For Green, 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, 1001 Canfield Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7115.

Music

Stambaugh Chorus, 1 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 881-9517.

Barbato and James Coffeehouse, 2 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

W.D. Packard Concert Band concert “Italian, French, and Some Irish Too!,” 4 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Onstage

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

“Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue, S’il Vous Plait,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

“Maidens IV,” 2 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

“Seussical the Musical,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhous, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“A Streetcar Named Desire,” 3 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; (330) 675-8887.

Children

Family Day with Sandy Trolio, 1 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Dances

Mikey Dee, 3 to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; (724) 667-8997.

Del Sinchak Band, 4 to 8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

USA Dance, 5 to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; (330) 565-0726.

Special Events

31st Annual Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 1 p.m., Boardman, Market Street at McClurg to Southwoods.

Monday

Nightlife

Gordon James Blues Band, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Special Events

Canfield band directors (guest servers), 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cornersburg Dairy Queen, Meridian Road, Youngstown.

Tuesday

Nightlife

See pages 8 and 9 for complete list

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Jorma Kaukonen, 9:30 p.m., Club Cafe, 56 S. 12th St., Pittsburgh; (412) 431-4950.

Dances

Penn-Ohio Dance party, 7 p.m., with Ron Chick's Friends, at Lucianno's Banquet Center, Wedgewood Plaza, Austintown.

Y-Dance Club featuring West Coast Swing (lessons begin at 6:45), 8 to 10 p.m., Ukrainian Orthodox Church/Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; (330) 534-5747.

Wednesday

Nightlife

Dominic Tocco and Peter Pylypiw, 6 to 9 p.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.

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

Trivia Night , 8 p.m., The Basin at Riverplex 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., Ice House Inn, 5516 W. Webb Road, Austintown; (330) 544-8800.

Music

Jazz Combos, 12:15 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Air Hest, 9 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Dances

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

Special Events

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

Schools

Boardman High School Orchestra presents Project Mayhem, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

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. 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. “A Photography Exhibit by Jeff Pitman,” through March 27; “2009 Kiwanis Art Scholarship Competition Exhibit,” April 1-29. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

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. “Peter Rockwell Sculpture,” March 22-May 24 (meet the artist 1-3 March 22); “Lynda Benglis: Prints,” June 7-July 26. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Dennis Marsico: Face Value,” through April 5; “Silence,” an installation by Leopoldo Maler, first exhibited at the Camden Art Center in London in 1971, through April 12; “Chuck Wood: 50 Years of the Real,” through April 12; “Ana Maria Nicholson: Portraits in Laser Light,” through April 5; “John Pierce Barnes (1893-1954): Pastels, through May 3; “Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years, A Retrospective,” Sunday-June 7 (meet the artist, 1-3 Sunday); “Tazim Jaffer: Digital Landscapes,” March 29-May 31 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 29); “Tonalist Works from the Butler Collection,” April 5-June 7; “Bob Potts,” April 26-Aug. 9 (meet the artist, 1-3 April 26); “Small Format Collage from the National Collage Society,” May 3-June 21 (artists reception, 1-3 May 3); “Jessica Lange: 50 Photographs,” May 28-July 5; “Steven Cartwright: Topologic Generator,” May 31-Aug. 30 (meet the artist, 1-3 May 31); “Sam Liberman: Pastels,” June 21-Aug. 16 (meet the artist, 1-3 June 21); “73rd National Midyear Show,” June 28-Aug. 23 (meet the artists, 1-3 June 28). Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. 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., Sat. and Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. (216) 421-7407.

Crandall Art Gallery, Mount Union College, at the corner of Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-6 Sat. and Sun. (330) 823-2083.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. Hours: By appointment only. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

Harmony Museum, at I-79 exits 87-88, north of Pittsburgh. Guided tours, 1-4 Tue.-Sun. except holidays. Reservations suggested for weekends. (724) 452-7341 or (888) 821-4822 or www.harmonymuseum.org.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. “Lost in Form, Found in Line,” an exhibition of works by Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), through May 1; “36th Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition,” May 5-June 12; “Prints by Sculptors,” June 16-July 25; “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives,” Aug. 4-Oct. 23; “Hoyt Mid-Atlantic Juried Exhibition,” Sept. 15-Oct. 23; “The Shape of Life by Eva Zeisel,” Oct. 27-Dec. 31. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Kent Downtown Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Kent. “Jim Bowling, Sculpture,” through 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. “Rudi Gernreich: Bold,” through May 31. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Th.; noon-4:45 Sun. (330) 672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum.

Kent State University Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. (330) 672-7853.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. “Seen in China,” through April 17. 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. Nature Photography Exhibit highlighting amateur photographers, through 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 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 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. Winter hours: 11-4 Wed; 10-4 Th.-Fri.; 10-5 Sat.; closed Sun.-Tue. (330) 482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. (330) 941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown, and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning 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. “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, through March 18; “Simply Drawing ... Your Way Show,” is designed to inspire artists to be innovative in expressing their creativity through simple line drawings done is various techniques and mediums. Entries will be accepted from noon to 4 p.m. March 19, 20 and 21 and the show will run March 29-May 2 (reception 3-5 p.m. March 29). Pick up entry forms at the gallery or download from their Web site. 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. “2009 Alumni Exhibition,” through March 20; “73rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition,” April 3-17 (reception 6-8 April 3); “Spring Graduating BFA Show,” May 1-15 (reception 6-8 May 1); “Rust Fest,” digital arts and new media festival, June 13-July 24 (reception 6-8 June 13). Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

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

Children’s 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., and 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 and Night Club Two Step are the featured dances for March. 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, 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.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. (330) 941-3512.

Crandall Gallery, Mount Union College, Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Ceramic pieces by Angelica Pozo and Donna Webb, through March 3. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m.

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

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

McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second Sun. monthly, call for appointment other days. (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 Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Ninth annual motorcycle exhibit “Made in the USA,” through May 31; Annual car show “Packard the Vision,” July 20-26; “Golden Memories Modular Railroad Exhibit,” Oct. 1-Dec. 30; “On the Road Again,” 10th annual antique motorcycle exhibit, Jan. 8-May 31, 2010. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). (330) 394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

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

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

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. 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’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)-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. 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

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.

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

NIGHTLIFE

The Basin Sports Bar, 11 S. Mill Street, New Castle, Pa. Trivia Night 8 p.m. Wed. beginning March 18. Sign up still available. (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 w/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.

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, 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.

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

Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 10-2 every Wed. (330) 872-5856.

Green Rose Bistro and Winery, 148 Penn Ave., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” on keyboard, sax and vocal, 6 p.m., Wed. & 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.; singles night with DJ Nick (‘80s, ‘90s Motown and rock), 8 Thu. (330) 480-0884.

Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. Dinner show featuring Dom Tocco & Peter Pylypiw, 6-9 Wed. (330) 629-8100.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.