Weekly entertainment listings

The Sources

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

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

John Reese Project, 8 to 11 p.m., Scachetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.

Singles Pre-weekend Hot Spot Dancing with DJ Nick, 8 p.m. to midnight, Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

DJ and Karaoke with Sgt. Bob, 9 p.m., Jumpin Jacks Chicken Shack, 9159 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 758-5225.

Music

Faculty recital with Hristo Popov, violin, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Onstage

“A Doll’s House,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, 7:45 p.m., Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh; (412) 381-6811.

Special Events

Mercer Raceway Park “Thunder in the Park” Race Car Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Shenango Valley Mall, Route 18 & 62, Hermitage, Pa.

Comedy

Mike “Mad Dog” Adams, Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Friday

Nightlife

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

Steel Martyr, Obsydyan, Meteorfall, Black Black, Aldous, 7 p.m., The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

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

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

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

Frankie & the Sensations, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

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

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

Phoenix Rising, Mr. Kyle, DeKree, Wesker, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel Sharon, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

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

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

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

Sweet Japonic, 10 p.m., Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.

Music

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

Gary Puckett, 8 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-2717.

Onstage

“Fish Eyes” (dinner theater), 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

“A Doll’s House,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

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

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

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

“The Fantasticks”, 8 p.m., Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

schools

“A Raisin In the Sun,” 7 p.m., Chaney High School, 731 S. Hazelwood Ave., Youngstown; (330) 744-8822.

Children

“Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys,” 7 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” 7:30 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Preschool Nature Hour: Robin Welcomes Spring, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Dances

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

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

Special Events

Mercer Raceway Park “Thunder in the Park” Race Car Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Shenango Valley Mall, Route 18 and 62, Hermitage, Pa.

“The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil” (film), 6 p.m., Garden Cafe, Davis Center, Mill Creek Park, 123 McKinley Way, Youngstown; (330) 740-7116 .

Comedy

Mike “Mad Dog” Adams, Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Jimmy Bartok, Wildcat’s Comedy Club, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 883-7063.

Saturday

Nightlife

Bluegrass at the Firehouse, 7 to 11 p.m., Weathersfield Fire Station, 2229 Garden Land Ave. S.E., Niles.

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

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

Davis & McKay (acoustic rock n’ roll), 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Mocha House, 467 High St N.E., Warren; (330) 392-3020.

Rick Blair, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Peaberry’s Bakery & Cafe, 4350 Boardman Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 702-9230.

Fuzzy Coconuts, 8 p.m. to midnight, Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-9605.

John Koebel and Joe Faletti, 8 to 11 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.

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

Frank Castellano, 9 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

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

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

Groove Clinic, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Harry’s, 512 W. Main St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5053.

After Midnight Band, 10 p.m., Big Mike’s, 2357 N. Park Ave., Warren; (330) 399-1019.

Filthy McNasty, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Crest Lanes, 3390 Youngstown Road, Warren; (330) 369-6218.

Grand Fury, Album, Fuzztub, and Attica, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Salty Grog’s, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.

Perfect Norm, JD Eicher, and The Goodnights, Tim Drummond, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

The Clarks, 10 p.m., the Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

The Youngstown Tramps, with Ohm, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

Music

Gospel Sing Along, 7 p.m., New Life Christian Church, 2088 Tibbetts-Wick Road, Girard; (330) 534-4963.

Cabin Fever Concert, 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Voice recital with Misook Yun, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Onstage

“Fish Eyes”(dinner theater), 7 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-5050.

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

“A Doll’s House,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

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

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

“The Fantasticks,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

Children

Preschool Nature Hour: Robin Welcomes Spring, 10 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

“Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys,” 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Family Day, 2 p.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W. , Warren; (330) 399-8807.

“Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” 2 and 7:30 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Chip Richter and the Munks, 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Adele, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Dances

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

Ohio-Penn Swing Dance Assoc. Swing Dance Party, 8 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; (330) 565-0726.

Special Events

Mercer Raceway Park “Thunder in the Park” Race Car Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Shenango Valley Mall, Route 18 and 62, Hermitage, Pa.

Comedy

Mike “Mad Dog” Adams, Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Jimmy Bartok, Wildcat’s Comedy Club, Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 883-7063.

Sunday

Nightlife

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

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

Outdoors

A Pond In Spring, 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Onstage

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

“The Fantasticks,” 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

“A Doll’s House,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

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

Children

“Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys,” 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

“Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” 2 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Ben Folds, 7:30 p.m., Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Lakewood; (216) 529-4081.

Special Events

Mercer Raceway Park “Thunder in the Park” Race Car Show, noon to 5 p.m., Shenango Valley Mall, Route 18 and 62, Hermitage, Pa.

Collin Raye and Restless Heart, 1 and 6 p.m., Allegheny College Auditorium, Meadville, Pa.; (814) 337-5650. .

Swieconka: A Polish Easter Traditions Workshop, 1 to 5 p.m., Saint Casimir’s Church, 149 Jefferson St., Youngstown; (330) 743-3951.

Monday

Nightlife

Shinedown with Saliva and Halestorm, 7:30 p.m., The Wedge, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1216.

Rudy & the Professionals, 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Steve Vuich and the River Saints, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Bad Fish (a tribute to Sublime), with Scotty Dont, 7 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Special Events

“Twilight” movie (ages 13-18), 5 to 7 p.m., Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard; (330) 545-2508.

Tuesday

Nightlife

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Josh Hodge, Curtis Peoples and Ernie Halter, 10 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Dances

Y-Dance Club featuring West Coast Swing, 7:20 to 8 p.m., Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; (330) 534-5747.

Wednesday

Nightlife

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

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

Music

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

George Thorogood and the Destroyers, 8 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.

Ongoing

ART

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,” Sunday-May 24 (meet the artist 1-3 Sunday); “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,” through June 7; “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 through March 25. Closed Mondays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

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.

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; Floral Quilts on display with workmanship by members of That Quilt Group I Belong To, April 3-May 17. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown.; “Mill Creek MetroParks Celebrates 20 Years!” Since converting to a metropolitan park district in 1989, Mill Creek MetroParks now encompasses over 4200 acres of lands and facilities and serves the residents of Mahoning County. Discover the growth of the MetroParks during the past 20 years as we celebrate this community treasure, through December 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. Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. Call (330) 941-2787 or visit www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

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

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Pysanky eggs, beautifully hand-painted Russian eggs, are on display, through April. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, Ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. “Simply Drawing ... Your Way,” is designed to inspire artists to be innovative in expressing their creativity through simple line drawings done is various techniques and mediums. Entries accepted noon to 4 p.m. today through Saturday; runs 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 Center for Science and Technology, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. “Over the River and Through the Woods,” space for children ages 0-36 months; “CMV News Studio,” sponsored by WFMJ-21, learn about weather, become a meteorologist or news reporter complete with costumes (bring your camera); “Art Center and Gallery,” paint, cut, glue, sculpt and weave; “Puzzle Palace & Stairball,” game area; “Global Grocery,” discover ethnic food traditions; “Cultural Center,” coming soon. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon. (330) 744-5914 or www.valleykids.org.

Ursuline Center “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9. Eight-week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fri.; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sun. Closed Saturday and Sunday. (330) 545-4882.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman. Public group classes Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 3:45. Latin aerobic classes Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. (330) 788-3200.

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, (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. 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.

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 Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58; (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. 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 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. first and third Wed. (330) 539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, Fifth Ave. (next to Stambaugh), Youngstown. Senior piano lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for 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) 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

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. (330) 533-4330.

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.

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.

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.

In Between Lounge, 7323 South Ave., Boardman. Jimmy Decapua and Tim Drummond (acoustic music), 7-10 Sat. (330) 729-2185.

Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ George, 10 Tue.; DJ, 10 Wed.; 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.

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; Jazz night, Thursdays. (330) 629-8100.

The Basin Sports Bar, 11 S. Mill Street, New Castle, Pa. Trivia Night 8 p.m. Wed. Sign-up still available. (724) 657-0187.

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

Parks

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

Mill Creek MetroParks 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 (if no answer, please leave a message), 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.