Where to go for entertainment

TheSources

Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant Eagle stores in Austintown, Calcutta and New Castle. Call (330) 747-1212. Web address is www.Ticketmaster.com.

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

Tonight

Nightlife

Bike Night with DJ C-Money, 6 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

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

Howard and the Point Five Band, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 629-8100.

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

Open mic night, 8 p.m., Julie’s Down The Street, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.

Open mic night with John Koebel, 9 p.m. to midnight, Firehouse (formerly One-Eyed Willie’s), 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Pink Ribbon Karaoke, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

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

Straight Street, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

The Wood Brothers, 10 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Special Events

Night of the Poets, 7 p.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 480-9859.

Schools

Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Boardman Center Middle School, 7410 Market St., Boardman; (330) 726-3400.

Friday

Music

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

Dances

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

Nightlife

Blastronauts and Big Nasty, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

Capt. Braskey, League of Proper Musicians, Starlight Darlings, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Carl Severino, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Razzy’s Lounge at Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

Chris Mowery, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe ,815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

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

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

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

Grand Fury, Love Turns Hate, Mugshot, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 227 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

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

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

Midnight Highway, 8, Lake Milton American Legion, 16465 Milton Road, Lake Milton; (330) 654-5630.

Out With the Octupus, 10, The Firehouse (formerly One-Eyed Willie’s), 255 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

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

Second Avenue Project, 9 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 at I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

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

The Receiver, Braille, Sewing Machine War, 11 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Onstage

“Lend Me A Tenor,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“No Ordinary Love” dinner theater, with Michael Austin Project Band, 4:30 p.m., New Jerusalem Fellowship, 2555 Palmyra Road, Warren; (330) 395-4518.

Outdoors

“Visions for Veterans” 5K Race in Firestone Park, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave., Columbiana; (330) 482-2656.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Old Crow Medicine Show, 8 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 622-3131.

Saturday

Dances

2nd annual Summer Polka Fest , 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge Hall, 3200 Vestal Road, Youngstown; (330) 799-0914.

Jim Frank Combo, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; (888) 284-7599.

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

Nightlife

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

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

Bike Night with DJ C-Money, 6 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

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

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

Dreammaker, 10, The Firehouse (formerly One-Eyed Willie’s), 255 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Filthy McNasty, 10 p.m., Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; (330) 847-2233.

Finding Mike Vagas reunion show, with Obvious Culprit, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Glory Bound, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

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

Hi-Def, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown; (330) 799-3449.

Howard & the Point Five Band, 9 p.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Jim Frank Trio, 8 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; (888) 284-7599.

Panzer Talk and Sun God, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel Street, Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Ron Chick’s Friends, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland Township; (330) 536-6450.

Savoy, 9:30 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 at I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Shadow of the Fallen and Phoenix Rising, 10 p.m., Boom Room, 3860 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren; (330) 314-3529.

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

Sunshine Ridge Band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Lanai Lounge, 7631 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-9608.

Sweaty Betty Blues Band, 8 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

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

The Midnight Highway Band, 9 p.m., Windham Tavern, 9804 E. Center St., Windham; (330) 326-2500.

The Turbo Lovers and Lords of the Highway, 10 p.m., Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5501.

Tommy Chris and guest, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Razzy’s Lounge at Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

Onstage

“Lend Me A Tenor,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

Outdoor Music

7T7 with The Girls, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 922-8399.

fairs, festivals

Rib Fest, noon to 9 p.m., Shepherd Self-Storage of Boardman, 7469 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-0051.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Billy Joel and Elton John, 7:30 p.m., Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland; (216) 420-2000.

Comedy

Comedy Night, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Red Garter Saloon, 9362 S Salem Warren Road, Salem; (330) 332-0044.

Dancing

Relay for Life Dance, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Sunday

Children

Scavenger Hunt, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, state Route 46, Canfield; (330) 533-7572.

Dances

Joe Grkman and Don Wojtila orchestras, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.; (877) 767-5732.

Nightlife

Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., Palms Steakhouse & Bar, 12268 Pa. route 618, Conneaut Lake, Pa.; (814) 382-3625.

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

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

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

MUSIC

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

POP, ROCK, JAZZ

Keane with Mat Kearney and the Helio Sequence, 7 p.m., Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre, 1887 W. Third St., Cleveland; (216) 522-4TCA.

Onstage

“Lend Me A Tenor,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

Outdoor Music

Midnight Highway Band, 8 p.m., Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 state Route 282, Garrettsville; (440) 548-2716.

fairs, festivals

Rib Fest, noon to 9 p.m., Shepherd Self-Storage of Boardman, 7469 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-0051.

Outdoors

Explore the Sawmill Creek Preserve, 2 p.m., Kirk Road Trailhead, Mill Creeek Park, Austintown.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

The Official Blues Brothers Review, 7:30 p.m., Kent Stage 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Monday

Nightlife

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Fallen Not Forgotten, 1 p.m., Amphitheatre at Station Square, Pittsburgh; (412) 323-1919.

Tuesday

Nightlife

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Gomez, 10 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Wednesday

Dances

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

Nightlife

Beer School and Bike Night with DJ C-Money, 6 p.m., B&O Station Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1452.

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

Guys Without Ties, 7 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

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

Open mic night with John Koebel, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5501.

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

Outdoors

Health and Wellness Walk, 9 a.m., Mill Creek Park, West Golf Drive, Boardman.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Deep Vibration with Thirteenth Rune, 10:15 p.m., Club Cafe, 56 S. 12th St., Pittsburgh; (412) 431-4950.

Ongoing

ART

Art Outreach Gallery, the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Warren Junior Women’s League/ GFWC and HandsOn Volunteer Network invite you to exhibit your artwork in The “We Are the Change” exhibition, June 12 -Sept. 6. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. (330) 394-3384.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. “Lake Shore Artists,” through May 28; “Accessible Expressions Ohio,” spotlighting work of artists with disabilities, June 4-30. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

The Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. (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. “Tazim Jaffer: Digital Landscapes,” through May 31; “Gary T. Erbe: Forty Years, A Retrospective,” through June 7; “Tonalist Works from the Butler Collection,” through June 7; “Bob Potts,” through Aug. 9; “Small Format Collage from the National Collage Society,” through June 21; “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. Closed Mondays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

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. Re-opening May 15. Hours: 1-5 Fri.; 10-2 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

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

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. “36th Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition,” through 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. “Ninth Annual Cup Show,” through 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. 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. “A Floral Tribute to Gardeners by Mary Kay D’Isa,” through June 21; “Grass Roots: African Origins of American Art,” June 23-Aug. 9. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown.; “Mill Creek MetroParks Celebrates 20 Years!” Since converting to a metropolitan park district in 1989, Mill Creek MetroParks 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. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek Park Fellows Riverside Gardens. Bulb Pre-Sale, colorful alliums, tulips, narcissus, crocus, and hyacinths. Order forms are available at the Gardens, through June 15. (330)740-7116.

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

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Winter hours: 11-4 Wed; 10-4 Th.-Fri.; 10-5 Sat.; closed Sun.-Tue. (330) 482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

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

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Open house hours: 1-3 first Sun., Aug.-Oct. only due to road work. (330) 542-9810.

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

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, Ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. TAGin’ at the YWCA, a study of urban art providing an environment where exploration of art is exciting, grades 4-6. Thursdays only, 4-6 p.m. through May 28; “Photo 2009-Juried Photography Exhibit, through June 5; “Summerfest 2009,” Summer art program for children, June 17-July 1. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (330) 395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. (330) 718-2696.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “Rust Fest,” digital arts and new media festival, 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.

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

DANCES

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

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

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

Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. Learn the Fox Trot and/or the Cha Cha. $7 per class drop ins; $35 for 7 lessons for members; $40 for 7 lessons for non-members. Cha Cha 6:30-7:25, Foxtrot 7:30-8:25 Wed. May 13-June 24. (330) 746-3251, ext. 187 or www.jccyoungstown.org.

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

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

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

Lucianno’s Banquet Center, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Penn-Ohio Dance with DJ Ron Chick, second and fourth Tuesday monthly, 7 p.m. (330) 792-5975.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. West Coast swing is the featured dance for May. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. (May 19, Jeff Lemier; May 12 and 26, Krissie Brownlee). (330) 534-5747 or www.y-dance.org.

Weathersfield Fire Dept. Hall, 2229 Garden Land Ave., Niles. Happy Feet Dance Productions, basic swing, 6 Mon.; fox trot, hustle, rhumba, salsa, slow dance, cha-cha and waltz available, 7 and 8 Mon. (330) 759-7767.

FLEA Markets

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, & Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. (330) 744-5050.

Hubbard Route 62 Flea Market, 5700 Youngstown Hubbard Road, Hubbard. Open 9-5 Wed., Sat. and Sun. (330) 718-5179.

The Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 8040 E. Market St., Warren. New and used antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Mon-Sat. (330) 856-5174.

Michaelangelo’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. (724) 652-6244.

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman. 10,000 square feet. New, antique, crafts, hobbies and more. Free parking and admission. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. (330) 719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 8-5 Tue. and Sat. (330) 399-8298.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Wal-Mart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “John Megown: An Early 20th Century Perspective,” through June. 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.

Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township, 10 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Hours: 2-4 Sat.-Sun., Memorial Day-Sept. (330) 482-0946.

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, Pa.; Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Sociey Caldwell One-Room School, located halfway between Greenville and Mercer on PA Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sun., through oct. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sun., through Oct. (724) 662-3490.

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 Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (330) 503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. first and third Wed. (330) 539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, 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.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Fri., 10-6 Sat., 10-5 Sun., through Aug.; 10-4 Sat. and Sun. only, Sept. 1-Oct. 31. $6.50 for adults, $5 for ages 2-17; 1 and under free. Discounted rates available for pre-registered groups and schools. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Once Upon a Pond (Corbin Conservatory) depicting pond life in Ohio, through Oct. 31; Barkitecture, whimsical doghouses, through Oct. 31. Hours: 10-6 Tue.-Sun. Admissions closes at 4:30; 10-8 third Thu. monthly. Admissions closes at 6:30. Open Memorial Day and Labor Day. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri.; 10-4 Sat. and Sun., May, Sept. and Oct.; 10-5 Wed.-Mon. June through Aug. Open Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

NIGHTLIFE

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

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

Big D’s Irish Pub (formerly O’Devlin’s), 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Country music, 10-2 Mon.; karaoke, Wed.; Jammin’ with Joey D, Fri.; All request Dance Party 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.

Caravan II Albergo, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle, Pa. Tommy Chris (jazz, rock, R&B), 6 Wed., Thu. and Sat. and bike night with Tommy Chris, 6 Mon. beginning June 1. (724) 598-1001.

Cosmo’s Tavern & Grillery, 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Karaoke, Wed.; Music from the 80s with DJ Big Jim, Thu.; live bands and DJ, 8-11 Fri.; dance music with DJ, 10-2 Sat.; karaoke with Shadow, Sun. (330) 792-5585.

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

Green Rose Bistro and Winery, 148 Penn Ave., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” on keyboard, sax and vocal, 6 p.m., Wed. and Sat. (330) 337-6861.

Harry and Jean’s, 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield. Jazz by Joe Augustine, Fri., Sat. and every other Thu. (330) 702-8700.

Hope Building Annex Parking Lot, 2733 Market St., Youngstown. Warriors Inc., Live Mic Night, 6 p.m. last Fri. monthly. (330) 783-5440.

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

Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke with Team Trivia, Mon.; DJ George, Tue.; Just Jill Karaoke, Fri. (330) 788-0011.

JJ’s Bar and Restaurant, 5125 Youngstown Road, Niles. Damian Knapp (solo acoustic), 9:30-1:30 Thu.

JW’s Other Club, Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road (Route 18 & I-80), West Middlesex, Pa. Steve Vuich hosts The River Saints Mid-Week Blues Blow-Out Jam Session, all musicians welcome, 8 Wed. (724) 528-2501.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. Nascar, Sun.; cornhole league, Tue. (330) 965-0800.

Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46 N.E., Cortland. DJ Colleen and karaoke, 8 Wed. (330) 637-1971.

Lucianno’s Cafe and Banquet Center, 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. DJ Ron Chick, 7 Tue. (330) 792-5975.

Main Street Grill and Brewing, 8148 Main St., Garrettsville. Bobby Fritz and JK Korzecwa (acoustic rock), 6-9 Wed. (330) 527-3463.

Metter’s Bar, 2774 Youngstown Road, Warren. Damian Knapp solo acoustic, 9:30-1:30 Wed.

MoJo’s Pub and Grille, 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. DJ and Karaoke with Big Pappa, 10-close Fri.-Sat.; crab races with crab man DJ Dean, third Friday of the month. (330) 779-0995.

Papa Louie’s Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield. DJ Judd, 7-11 Wed., 10-2 Fri. (330) 448-2242.

Petersburg Country Club (formerly Smitty’s), state Route 170, Petersburg. DJ/Karaoke with Cheryl, 8-1 Fri.; 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.

The Riverbend, 1105 Poland Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Cheryl, 7-11 p.m. every Tuesday. Full kitchen. (330) 746-3300.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Open Mic Night, 7 Wed.; singles night with DJ Nick (‘80s, ‘90s Motown and rock), 8 Thu. (330) 480-0884.

Scacchetti’s Italian Steakhouse, 1140 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. 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.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Open 11:30-6:30 Sat.-Sun. through May 24; 11-7 Wed.-Sun. Memorial Day through Labor Day. (330) 740-7126.

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

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-3:30 Mon.-Fri.; 10-2 Sat., 1-4 Sun., through October. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. (330) 740-7107.

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

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Hours: Open 10-5 Tue.-Fri.; 11-6 Sat., Sun. and holidays, through Oct. 31; noon to 4 p.m. weekends in Nov. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area. Batting cages, par 3 golf, ball fields, playground and volleyball courts open for the season. Tennis courts remain closed due to construction. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country 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.

Quaker Steak & Lube parking lot, Sharon. Weekly Artie Gras, artists and artisans from Pennsylvania and Ohio, handmade art for sale. 5-10 Thu., through Sept. 3. (724) 704-7124 or www.artiegras.com.

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, 1 p.m. Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. Help make a difference. (330) 549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Music by On Fire Entertainment. $2. Night of the Poets by Pure Energy, 7 p.m. first and third Thu. monthly. (330) 330-3031.

Downtown Lowellville, along the Mahoning River. “Cruisin’ the River and Bike Nite” with DJ Lee Martell, food, games and prizes. 6-9 Mon. through Sept. 7.

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

THEME PARKS

Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. Amusement park opens Memorial Day weekend. (814) 382-5115 or www.conneautlakepark.com.

Cedar Point, One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio. Open 7 days, through Sept. 7; Fri.-Sun., Sept. 18-Nov. 11. (419) 627-2350 or www.cedarpoint.com.

Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, Pa. Open through Sept. 7; Sat. and Sun. Sept. 12-26; Fri. and Sat. during Oct. and Oct. 11. (412) 461-0500 or www.kennywood.com.

Waldameer Park & Water World, 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, Pa. Open May 22-25, 29-31; open Tue.-Sun. June 2-Aug. 30 and Sept. 4-7. (814) 838-3491 or www.waldameer.com.