Where to go for area 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.

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

Today

Nightlife

Julius “Julio” Veal (acoustic soul balladeer), 5 to 8 p.m., Selah Restaurant, 130 S. Broad St., Struthers; (330) 755-2759.

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

Jack Schantz Quartet, 8 to 11 p.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.

Singles Pre-Weekend Hot Spot, 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 Jack's Chicken Shack, 9159 Market St., Youngstown; (330) 758-5225.

Dueling pianos with Todd and Jeff, 10 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Onstage

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

“Miss Julie,” 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Special Events

Reading of Synergos: Selected Poems of Roberto Manzano, 7 p.m., Kilcawley Center art gallery, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Schools

“Disney’s Mulan Jr.,” 7 p.m., Boardman Center Middle School, 7410 Market St., Boardman; (330) 726-3400.

“West Side Story,” 7 p.m., Howland Middle School, 8200 South St. S.E., Howland; (330) 856-8250.

“Bye Bye Birdie,” 7:30 p.m., Columbiana High School, 720 Columbiana-Waterford Road, Columbiana; (330) 482-3818.

Comedy

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

Friday

Nightlife

Julius “Julio” Veal (acoustic soul balladeer), 6 p.m., Nonni’s Restaurant & Bar, 4042 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; (330) 759-0300.

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

DJ Little Anthony, 7 p.m., Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 270-9308.

Teddy Pantelas and Dan Murphy Duo, 7 to 10 p.m., Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; (330) 547-2151.

The Huckin’ Fillbillies, Kenipshen and the Back Alley Band, 7 p.m., Yankee Lake Ballroom, 1814 State Route 7, Brookfield; (330) 448-8839.

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

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

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

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

Terry Urban, 9 p.m., Downtown 36, 36 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

NoXcuse, 9:30 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

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

Erins Vineyard with Phoenix Rising and Away from Eden, 10 p.m., Aces Wild Wings 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

Joe Grushecky and the House Rockers, 10 p.m., Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300

Papadosio and EOS Belly Dance Group, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Scott Paris and the Hazmatics, 10 p.m., The Firehouse (formerly One-Eyed Willie’s), 255 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Third Class, with Devonshire, 10 p.m., The Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.

Hot Cha Cha, Panzer Talk and Rocket Radio, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

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

Sales and Shows

47th Antiques Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road S.E., Warren; (330) 856-3628.

Music

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

Onstage

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

“Miss Julie,” 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

“An Evening of One Acts,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Bus Stop,”, 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

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“Driving Miss Daisy,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

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

“Love Overboard,” 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Yung Joc, 10 p.m., The Wedge, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 799-2102.

Dances

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

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

Schools

“Our Miss Brooks,” 7 p.m., Heartland Christian School, 28 Pittsbugh St., Columbiana; (330) 482-2331.

“Seussical the Musical,” 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

“West Side Story,” 7 p.m., Howland Middle School, 8200 South St. S.E., Howland; (330) 856-8250.

“Bye Bye Birdie,” 7:30 p.m., Columbiana High School, 720 Columbiana-Waterford Road, Columbiana; (330) 482-3818.

Comedy

Dan St. Paul, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wildcat’s Comedy Club, 7410 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 883-7063.

Bill Arrundale, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, 5583 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-4242.

Alonzo Bodden, 8 p.m., Stage 3 at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

Saturday

Nightlife

DJ Big Mike, 7 p.m., Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 270-9308.

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

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

A Little Left Of Center, 8 to 11 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.

Teddy Pantelas Trio (with Cliff Barnes sand Nathan Douds), 8 to 11 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

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

Guys Without Ties, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.

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

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

Thanx Band (rock ‘n’ roll), 9 p.m. to midnight, L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Midnight Highway Band, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Blue Magoo’s Tap and Grill, 480 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 469-5406.

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

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

Hazzard Perry, with the Space Goblins, 10 p.m., The Firehouse (formerly One-Eyed Willie’s), 255 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., State Line Tavern, 51962 E. Taggart St., East Palestine; (330) 426-6878.

Lost Souls Divided and Drenalin, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Nick Funyak, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Sacksville, Pro Bono, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Sales and Shows

Cops for K-9’s and Kitties Too! Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trumbull Career and Technical Center, 528 Educational Highway, Warren.

47th Antiques Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road S.E., Warren; (330) 856-3628.

Onstage

“Miss Julie,” 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

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

“An Evening of One Acts,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Bus Stop,” 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

“Driving Miss Daisy,” 8 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

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

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

John Melendez, 10 p.m., Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh; (412) 381-6811.

Dances

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

Triple Threat, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Leetonia Italian-American Club, 202 Main St., Leetonia; (330) 427-9900.

music

"Forgiven" (an oratorio), 6 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 230 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 207-8117.

Warren Philharmonic ("Swing into Spring"), 8 p.m., Packard Music Hall, Mahoning Avenue, Warren; (330) 841-2931.

Special Events

Wine Tasting, 3 to 6 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Schools

“Seussical the Musical,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

“Our Miss Brooks,” 7 p.m., Heartland Christian School, 28 Pittsburgh St., Columbiana; (330) 482-2331.

“West Side Story,” 7 p.m., Howland Middle School ,8200 South St. S.E., Howland; (330) 856-8250.

“Bye Bye Birdie,” 7:30 p.m., Columbiana High School, 720 Columbiana-Waterford Road, Columbiana; (330) 482-3818.

Comedy

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

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

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

Lewis Black, 8 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.

Sunday

Nightlife

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

Outdoors

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

Sales and Shows

Art Show, noon to 5 p.m., Casal Aveda Institute, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 792-6504.

Onstage

“An Evening of One Acts,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Driving Miss Daisy,” 2 p.m., Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“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.

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

“Miss Julie,” 3 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Children

Disney Playhouse Live, 1:30 p.m., Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

The Gaslight Anthem, 8 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh; (877) 468-3401.

dances

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

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

Special Events

Open house and Swizzle Stick Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., Daffin’s Candy Factory, 7 Spearman Ave., Farrell, Pa.; (724) 342-2892.

Schools

“Bye Bye Birdie,” 2 p.m., Columbiana High School, 720 Columbiana-Waterford Road, Columbiana; (330) 482-3818.

Monday

Nightlife

Half Pipe acoustic sounds with Bob Malaniak & Friends, 9 p.m. to midnight, Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Metalourd and Mobile Death Camp, 10 p.m., Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.

Music

Dana School of Music Concert “Sacred World,” 10 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Brian Jones’ Massacre, 7:45 p.m., Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh; (412) 381-6811.

Tuesday

Nightlife

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

Acoustic Night with Mark from The Rage, 7 p.m., Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 270-9308.

Onstage

“Spamalot,” 7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Dances

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.

Penn-Ohio Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Lucianno’s Banquet Center, Wedgewood Plaza, Austintown; (330) 792-5975.

Wednesday

Nightlife

Steve Fazzini, 6 to 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone Cafe, 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.

Music

Stambaugh Youth Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

Onstage

“Spamalot,” 7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Jack Bruce, 7:30 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Dances

DJ Big Pete , 8 p.m., 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.

Comedy

David Sedaris, 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

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.

Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. “Fused Glass Art Photos” by Tiffany Wolfe, Mark Cappibianco, and Douglas Michaels. April 1-26 (reception 2-4 April 4). (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. “Peter Rockwell Sculpture,” through May 24; “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,” Sunday-May 31 (meet the artist, 1-3 Sunday); “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. “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 Art Gallery, Terrace Drive, Kent. Hours: 11-5 Tue.-Fri. (330) 672-7853.

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.

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 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.

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 Sunday; 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.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Hours: 11-4 Wed; 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. 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, Sunday-May 2 (reception 3-5 p.m. Sunday). 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. “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 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.

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

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.

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Brunch with DJs, 11-3 Sundays. (216) 383-1124.

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

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown. Beginners and intermediates, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. (330) 727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Advance classes, 7-8 Thu. (330) 727-6312.

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

Lucianno’s Banquet Center, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Nonstop dancing of the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s including jitterbug, East and West Coast, ballroom, hustle, free style and Latin, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Tue. (330) 792-5975.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors West Coast swing and hustle lessons and dances every Tuesday. West Coast swing and Night Club Two Step are the featured dances for April. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. (April 7 and 14, Jim Call, April 21 and 28, Jim Huffman). (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.

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.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. (412) 622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave. on Pittsburgh’s North Shore next to Heinz Field. (412) 237-3400.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental 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. 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. Closed Easter, open April 19. (330) 534-4247.

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

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Th.-Sat. Labor Day-Memorial Day, (330) 665-DINO.

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

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

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. (216) 661-6500.

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

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

NIGHTLIFE

Basin Sports Bar, 11 S. Mill Street, New Castle, Pa. Trivia Night 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 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.

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 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.

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.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Hours: noon-4 weekends, beginning April 4. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Par 3 Golf Course. Batting cages, volleyball courts, ballfields and playground, open March 25. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmer’s Market, 5115 Youngstown Road, Niles. Fresh produce, deli, bakery with fresh Amish desserts and bread made daily, Amish jar goods, various syrups and more. Amish-built cabinets, additions, flooring, furniture, decks and more. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Wed. and Sat.; 8-6:30 Thu. and Fri. Closed Sun. (330) 652-3276.

Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Horticulture Program, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield. The gift shop is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday through the end of the academic year in June. Call to place an order. (330) 729-4000, ext. 1671.

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

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

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

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. 4th Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 Th.-Tue., 10-9 Wed. www.rockhall.com or (216) 781-7625 or group sales at (216) 515-1228.