WHERE TO GO for entertainment around the Valley

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.

Today

Children

Tales for Twos: Possum’s Harvest Moon, 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Music

Pianist August Antalov, 5 p.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 421 Covington St., Youngstown; (330) 799-6829.

Nightlife

Ladies Night with The Fog, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Phoenix Rising, with Ralph Rich, 9 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 301-0282.

Onstage

“The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Special Events

Wine Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Friday

Comedy

Cheech & Chong, 8 p.m., E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron; (330) 972-7570.

Dances

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

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

Music

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

Nightlife

The Al-Ray Combo, 7 p.m., Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; (330) 547-2151.

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

DJ and Ken Steele (lessons at 7), 8 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Dominic Tocco and Peter Pylypiw, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

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

Johnny Cee and Southern Justice, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Lake Milton American Legion, 16465 Milton Road, Lake Milton; (330) 654-5630.

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

Resonant Soul and Kill The Limbo, 10 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Smackdaddys, 9 p.m., Jillian’s Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

Sofa King Killer with Beast in the Field, 9 p.m., Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5501.

Stage and Co. , 9 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 301-0282.

Steve Vuich and Greg Ledonne, 8 p.m., Sharon Elks Lodge 103, 260 E. Connelly Blvd., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 346-5795.

Tommy Chris & Company, 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

“A Touch of Broadway” produced by Two Blocks Off Broadway Theater, 7 p.m., Girard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., Girard; (330) 545-4361.

“Blithe Spirit,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Dracula,” 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, off Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“God’s Favorite,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

“He’s Just Not That Into You,” 8 p.m., Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

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

“The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Black Cat,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Greg Brown and Jorma Kaukonen, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Ana Popovic, 8 p.m., Dash Inn, 2716 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown; (330) 793-5030.

Sales and Shows

Shop in the Gardens (holiday open house), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Special Events

Battle of the Bands, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Stage 3 at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

“Carmen” (opera), 8 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 480-0693.

Saturday

Comedy

“Spot On Improv” by Stage Left Players, 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

One Man Lord of the Rings, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

Dances

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

Fairs and Festivals

10th Annual Kraut Fest with the Al-Ray Combo, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Haus Cider Mill, 6742 W. Calla Road, Canfield; (330) 533-5305.

Music

Eric, Janeen and James McClellan in concert, 8 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Blue Grass Saturday Night with Coney Carver & The Rainbow Valley Boys, Allegheny Drifters and more, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; (330) 898-6891.

Nightlife

Benefit for Stompin’ Grounds Skate Park with American Werewolves, Album, Rebreather and Race Riot, 9 p.m., Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; (330) 744-5501.

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

First Degree, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Wonderbar, 100 W. Liberty St., Girard; (330) 545-6367.

Following June, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Grist Mill, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.

Jim Frank Trio, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., VFW hall, Ashtabula.

Josh Thompson (doors at 7), 10 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

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

No Xcuse, 10 p.m., The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

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

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

Sounds Around Town, 7:30 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

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

The Dreadful Yawns, Shiny Penny, and Eric Alleman, 9 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 301-0282.

The River Saints, 8 p.m., New Castle Moose Lodge, 29 S. Mercer St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 654-1261.

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

Onstage

“A Touch of Broadway” produced by Two Blocks Off Broadway Theater, 7 p.m., Girard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., Girard; (330) 545-4361.

“Blithe Spirit,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Dracula,” 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, off Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“God’s Favorite,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-1103.

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

“The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Black Cat,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Outdoors

A Beary Early Hike (2 miles, moderate difficulty), 8 a.m., Bears Den Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown; (330) 702-3000.

Health and Wellness Walk, 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Styx, REO Speedwagon and Night Ranger, 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, Youngstown (866) 448-7849.

Papa Roach, with Kill Hannah and Relic, 7:30 p.m., the Wedge, 1743 Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 270-8670.

The Del McCoury Band, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Sales and Shows

Art and Craft Show, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Special Events

Battle of the Bands, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Stage 3 at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

Ceramic Sculpture with Carol Prelog (5 lessons), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Create a Fall Decorative Pillow, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Winter Cone Wreath, 10 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Yupo Watercolor Workshop with Chris Leeper, 9:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Sunday

Dances

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

Fairs and Festivals

10th annual Kraut Fest with Del Sinchak Bank, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Haus Cider Mill, 6742 W. Calla Road, Canfield; (330) 533-5305.

Music

“Duty, Honor, Country” tribute to veterans concert, 3 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Sundays at Stambaugh with Francois Fowler and Kathryn Umble, 12:15 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 259-0555.

Szymanowski Quartet, 3 p.m., Johnson Memorial Chapel at Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa.; (724) 589-2240.

Nightlife

Teen Night (dance lessons 5-6), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Onstage

“A Touch of Broadway” produced by Two Blocks Off Broadway Theater, 7 p.m., Girard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., Girard; (330) 545-4361.

“Blithe Spirit,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Black Cat,” 2 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Outdoors

Ten Mile Hike (difficult), 1 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Sales and Shows

Toys for Tots benefit show with six local bands, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lake Milton American Legion, 16465 Milton Road, Lake Milton; (330) 654-5630.

Special Events

Knitting, arts and craft club meeting, 6 p.m., Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 301-0282.

Monday

Music

Flute studio recital, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

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

Tuesday

lectures

Paula Wagner, 7:30 p.m., Kilcawley Center’s Chestnut Room, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3571.

Music

Clarinet Studio Recital, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Nightlife

An Evening with Frank Sinatra, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Onstage

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

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, 7:30 p.m., Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland; (216) 420-2000.

Wednesday

music

The Ten Tenors Christmas show, 7:30 p.m., Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa; (724) 946-7354.

Nightlife

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

Steve Vuich Solo Acoustic, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Combine Brothers, 2376 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 983-1057.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Up A Creek Tavern, 4793 E. Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.

Onstage

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

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. Exhibition and sale of artwork by member of Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society, through Nov. 8. 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. “Works by Brant Gebhart,” Nov. 5-29 (reception 7-8:30 Nov. 6). 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. “Safari of Stone Creatures,” by Karen Hoagland, through Nov. 27; “Safari of Stone Creatures,” by Nancy Connelly, Nov. 14-Jan. 24 (reception 2-4 Nov. 14). The Wednesday Morning Artists from Eastbrook Presbyterian Church will provide backdrop for the Safari exhibit. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sat., noon-5 Sun.(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. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Jasper Johns, Drawings and Paintings”, through Nov. 29; “Marc Sihan, Super Realist Sculpture”, through Nov. 29; “Dennis Marsico: Face Value,” through Dec. 2; “Larry Kagan:Shadow Art,” 3D space to create recognizable 2D shadows, through Dec. 27; “Mary Harman: Holograms,” through Jan. 31. 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. 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. “The Shape of Life by Eva Zeisel,” through 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. “Greetings from Kent,” through Nov. 14; “Holiday Sale,” (reception 5-7 Dec. 3) Dec. 2-24. Hours: noon-5 Wed.-Fri.; 10-4 Sat. (330) 676-1549.

Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, South Lincoln and East Main streets, Kent. “The Art of the Embroiderer,” through Dec. 31; “Confessions and the Sense of Self,” works by Noel Palomo-Lovinski 2003-2009, through Feb.; “Kokoon Arts Club Cleveland Revels,” through March 31, 2010; French Fashion Magazine from 1912-1925, “La Gazette Du BonTon,” through May 2010. 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. “The Wednesday Collection: Abstracted rock formations from Mill Creek Park,” by Patrick Hyland, through Nov. 22; “Life is a Weaving-Nature’s Natural Fibers,” Linda Ann Marie Bertanzetti’s weaving utilizes rich colors and textures of numerous fibers, natural materials and embellishments. She creates artful wall hangings on her vintage looms, Nov. 27-Jan. 3. 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.

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

Rogers-Cornelius Building, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Hours: 11-3 Fridays, other times by appointment. (330) 743-7647.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Hours: 11-4 Wed-Sat. or call for an appointment. (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. Closed until May except for tours by appointment. Ask for Zonda. (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.

Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery, Thiel College, Howard Miller Student Center, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. (724) 589-2095.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. The varied work of the faculty and graduate students at Kent State University School of Art on view, through Nov. 14. 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. “The World from My Front Porch, Magnum photographer Larry Towell,” through Nov. 13; “Fall Graduating BFA Show,” Dec. 4-18 (reception 4-6 Dec. 4); “Annual Scholastic Art Awards,” Jan. 16-Feb. 5; Mad About the Arts Benefit Event, Feb. 19, 6:30 Friends reception, 7:30-10:30 main celebration; “Faculty Show,” Feb. 19-March 19; “74th Annual Student Juried Exhibition,” April 2-16 (reception 6-8 April 3); “Spring Graduating BFS Show,” April 30-May 15 (reception 6-8 April 30). 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: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. Admission: adults, $11; children 2-18 and senior citizens over 65, $10, children under 2 free. (412) 322-5058.

Children’s Center for Science and Technology, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. New exhibits: “Healthy Behavioral Rotating Exhibit (grades 2-6); “Science Wednesdays,” Nov. 11 cancelled; Amazing Lunch Box weather, Nov. 10 and 24; Armstrong will tape Storytime, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 27. Hours: 10-4:30, Tue.-Fri.; noon-4:30 Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. Admission: members, free; adults and children $5; seniors $4; children 2 and under, free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (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. $7 per class drop ins; $35 for 7 lessons for members; $40 for 7 lessons for non-members. (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 Carl Severino, 8-midnight Wed. (330) 545-8521.

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

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Featured dance for Nov. is West Coast Swing. (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.

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.

Pulaski Flea Market, off Route 551 between West Middlesex and Pulaski, Pa. Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Take Route 18 South of center of West Middlesex to 551, just past the VFW Flea Market, turn right.

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 Walmart, 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. 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. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Hours: By appointment. (330) 637-2006.

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 Caldwell One-Room School, located halfway between Greenville and Mercer on PA Route 58. Closed until May. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58. Closed until May. (724) 662-3490.

NASA Glenn Visitor’s Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. Hours: 9-4 Mon.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat. and holidays; 1-5 Sun. Open Memorial Day. (216) 433-2000 or www.visit.grc.nasa.gov.

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. “Golden Memories Modular Railroad Exhibit,” through 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.

Ohio Statehouse Museum, Columbus. Information about Ohio government and history. Open 9 -5 weekdays; noon-4 weekends; closed holidays. Admission is free. (614) 728-9234 or (888) OHIO-123 or www.OhioStatehouse.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.

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. More than 150 years of Wellsville’s railroads, river boats and pottery heritage are provided in the 1870 Victorian home. 11 rooms are themed from Civil War to railroad items. Also featured: Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan’s sword and Pretty Boy Floyd’s death mask. Tours can be arranged by calling (330) 532-1018 or (330) 532-3941.

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, Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. (330) 726-9400.

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 Fri. and Sat. through May 31, 2010. Group tours by appointment. (330) 665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April. Admission, $6. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Closed Christmas and New Years. Tickets at (216) 635-3303; Zoo (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.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: Closed Nov. 1-April 30, 2010. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-5 through Dec. 31. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. (412) 665-3640 or (800) 474-4966.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Holiday tours, Nov. 19-Dec. 30. Hours: 10-6 Tue.-Sun. Admissions closes at 4:30; 10-8 third Thu. monthly. Admissions closes at 6:30. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Closed Nov. 1-May 1, 2010. (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 with 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.

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.; Sat., dance music with DJ Big Jim; karaoke with Shadow, Sun. (330) 792-5585.

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. College ID Night, 18 and older, 7-9 dance lessons, DJ, Wed.; Dance lessons, 7-8, DJ, 21 and older, Fri. (330) 325-0647.

Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 9-1 Wed. (330) 872-5856.

Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Car cruise with DJ, 6-9 Thursdays. (330) 757-4043.

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. Jimmy Buffett Night with DJ Chado, Wednesdays. (330) 965-0800.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Jimmy Buffett night with DJ Brandon, Wednesdays. (330) 259-3402.

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.

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.

O’Donold’s, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Sgt. Bob, shooting star karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ Benny, 10 Tue.-Th., and Sat., Fri. on the patio; Andy the piano man, 6-10 Wed. (330) 270-2800.

Petersburg Country Club (formerly Smitty’s), state Route 170, Petersburg. DJ Cheryl, 8-1 Fri. and karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30-1:30 Sat. (330) 398-4823.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330) 349-9464.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut St, Sharon, Pa. Simply Ed karaoke, 9:30 Fridays. (724) 704-7124.

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.

Riverbend, 1105 Poland Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Cheryl, 8-midnight Thursdays. (330) 746-3300.

Rock-A-Billie’s Bar and Grill, 759 Brookfield Ave., Masury. DJ Party dance night, 9 Sat.; Karaoke with Dave, 9 Tue. (330) 448-6922.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Salsa Fiesta Night, 7 Wednesdays; Ladies night, 7-11 Thursdays. (330) 480-0884.

Slammin’ Sam’s (formerly The Stagecoach), 10300 Market St., North Lima. Acoustic open mic night, 8-11 Tuesdays. (330) 549-3470.

The Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle. Rockin the River Car Cruise, 5-9 Fri. (724) 654-5820 or www.theriverplex.com.

The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Jazz, blues and R&B open mic, 9 p.m. Tue. (330) 301-0282.

Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Guitar wizard Shawn Kellerman, 9 Mon. (724) 981-9464.

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. Closed for season. (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. Closed Nov. until spring, 2010. (330) 533-7572.

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

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

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. weekends in Nov. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area. Batting cages closed; par 3 golf closed for season; Tennis courts, ball fields, playground and volleyball courts open weather permitting. (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.

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

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.

Columbiana Maze Craze, 45107 state Route 14 (at the corner of state routes 7 and 14), Columbiana. 12 acre interactive corn maze, 3 mazes, five miles of trails and more. Activities inlcude straw maze, corn box, swingset and corn hole. Pumpkins and more available to purchase. Admission, $8 for ages 12 and over; $6 for ages 5 to 11 and 65 and older; age 4 and under and military personnel with ID are free. Admission includes all three mazes. Hours: 5 to 10 Fri., 10-10 Sat. (maze closes at midnight); 11-7 Sun. (maze closes at 9), through Nov. 8. (330) 482-9904.

Christmas in Columbiana: Nov. 19: 5:30 p.m. light up night on the square; CHS choir concert 5:45; piano concert at Roberta’s Gallery, 6:30-7. Nov. 20: Christmas Home Tours, 10-3 and 6-8, $6; Nov. 21: pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Methodist Church; lunch available at First Presbyterian Church; home tours, 10-3; entertainment on the square, 11-5 and merchant open houses, 10-5. Nov. 22: merchant open houses continue, 1-5. (330) 482-3822.

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.

Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, 5148 state Route 7, Burghill. Weekends only until Thanksgiving, hayrides, bonfire, food, free coffee and hot chocolate and family fun; Open daily 9 a.m. until dark beginning day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 23. (330) 772-8733 or www.storeyland.com.