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jBike night season is under way, and the B&O Station Boxcar Lounge has one of the best locations. The Boxcar has an outdoor bar, patio and stage at its riverfront location near downtown Youngstown. DJ C-Money will provide music for tonight’s event, which begins at 6 p.m. The Boxcar is at 534 Mahoning Ave.

“Lend Me a Tenor,” the comic-musical set at a fictitious Cleveland opera house, continues its run at the New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call (724) 654-3437.

A couple of Columbus bands will take the stage at the newly-expanded University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown (near Youngstown State University). Blastronauts and Big Nasty will begin their show at 10 p.m. Friday. Call (330) 743-9244 for information.

Local favorites Bustin’ Loose will entertain at the Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday night. Call (330) 480-0884. k

Finding Mike Vagas got lost somewhere along the way and split up. But the pop-rock band is reuniting — at least for one night — and will return to Barley’s for a show Saturday night. Barley’s is at 21 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. Call (330) 743-6480.

j Elton John and Billy Joel have collectively combined for about a thousand hit songs over careers that span decades. The two pop legends have joined forces for a tag-team concert tour that comes to Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Check Ticketmaster for ticket availability.

The Smokin’ Hogs Bar-B-Q Team will present a barbecue and blues party to celebrate the opening of its new barbecue and catering business. The team is partnering with Cumming’s Bonanza Bar, 1698 Mahoning Ave., on Youngstown’s West Side, for the blowout, which begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cumming’s and runs until closing. A buffet feast, prepared by Jim Namish and Debra Graham, Smokin’ Hogs owners, will be laid out, and music will be provided by the Still Smokin’ Blues Band. Families are welcome. Tickets are $20 in advance. Call (330) 398-4706.

An exhibition of photographs taken by actress Jessica Lange opens May 28 at the Butler Institute of American Art on Wick Avenue in Youngstown. Go to butlerart.com for more information.

Jones for Revival is moving its music festival to Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, near Garrettsville. The day-long event will be June 6. Go to nlqp.com for more information. k