Go&Do ||Things to see around the Valley


Today

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 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 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 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

Arts and Craft Show, 2 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.

“Boots, Bike and Big Wheels” Thanksgiving fundraiser for less-fortnate children and families, 6 p.m. to midnight at O.C.C.H.A. Hall, 3660 Shirley Road, Youngstown.

Ceramic Sculpture with Carol Prelog (5 lessons), 2 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.

Wine tasting benefit for Angels for Animals, 7 to 10 p.m., Andrews Hall at Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. (330) 549-1111.

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 a.m. to 3 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Columbiana Maze Craze, 45107 state Route 14 (at state Routes 7 and 14), Columbiana. 12-acre interactive corn maze, 3 mazes, five miles of trails and more. Activities include straw maze, corn box, swing set and cornhole. Pumpkins and more available to purchase. Admission, $8 for age 12 and over; $6 for age 5 to 11 and 65 and older; age 4 and under and military personnel with ID, 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), (330) 482-9904. 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.

SPORTS

High school football, See sports section for complete schedule.

Mercer Raceway Park, Scream’ Demons Halloween Motorsports FestEvil, ministocks, truck and tractor pull, NE Ohio Dukes Stunt Show, 5 p.m. Fairground Road, Mercer, Pa. (724) 662-1310.

Sunday

Dances

The Casuals, 3 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 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 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. Columbiana Maze Craze, 45107 state Route 14 (at state Routes 7 and 14), Columbiana. 12 acre interactive corn maze, 3 mazes, five miles of trails and more. Activities include straw maze, corn box, swingset and cornhole. Pumpkins and more available to purchase. Admission, $8 for age 12 and over; $6 for age 5 to 11 and 65 and older; age 4 and under and military personnel with ID, 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), (330) 482-9904. 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