Polish Happy Hour marks its first anniversary tonight at The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St.,

Polish Happy Hour marks its first anniversary tonight at The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown, beginning at 5:30 p.m. To mark the event, Andrew Bak, brand manager for Bison Grass Vodka, will fly in from New York to give a lesson in vodka infusions. Bison Grass is one of Poland’s most popular imports and is also a sponsor of PolishYoungstown’s happy hour.

j Few will argue that Jeff Dunham is the most popular ventriloquist/comedian in the world. Dunham and his cadre of puppets return to Youngstown on Thursday night for a sold-out performance at Covelli Centre.

Natalie Ricciutti and Christoffer Carter rehearse a scene from Salem Community Theatre’s production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” which opens at 8 p.m. Friday. Additional shows are at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The theater is at 490 E. State St., Salem. Call (330) 332-9688.k

Also playing on area stages:

“All Shook Up,” an Elvis Presley jukebox musical, at the Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday; call (330) 788-8739.

“Ragtime,” the turn-of-the-century musical, presented by Top Hat Productions at Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; call (330) 755-6412.

“Around the World in 80 Days,” at Youngstown State University Theater, in Spotlight Arena Theater (Bliss Hall), 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday; (330) 941-3105.

Canadian photographer Larry Towell has made a name for himself internationally with his work depicting displaced people around the globe. His work can be seen in an exhibition at the McDonough Museum on Wick Avenue. Towell himself will appear at the Chestnut Room inside Kilcawley Center on the YSU campus at 7 p.m. Friday, where he will present a multi-media performance that will also include original music and poetry.

The Main Street Grille & Brewing Co. of Garrettsville presents The Harvest Moon Beer Festival, a craft beer tasting festival featuring 21 award-winning craft breweries, food vendors, music and more, at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park. Two tasting sessions will be held: noon until 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. til 8 p.m. Ticket price includes admission to one session and a full day and evening of fun. Twenty-one brewers — including Youngstown’s Rust Belt Brewing Co. — will offer their wares. Admission is $30 advance, or $35 at the gate, for Saturday through Sunday (camping is included in the price). Advance tickets are available online at nlqp.com or by calling (330) 527-3663.

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra has a special concert lined up with “Amadeus Live!” The YSO will portray the life of Mozart with actors and dancers. The 8 p.m. concert is in Powers Auditorium. Call (330) 744-0264.

jKarla Seldon, a Youngstown native and singer, will headline a Sunday afternoon party from 4-8 p.m. at McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Call (330) 720-2485.

Ron Chick's Friends All Star Alumni Big Band will hold a concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown. Proceeds will benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley and Angels for Animals. Chick's 2-piece orchestra plays the music of Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson and more, and will be accompanied by vocalist Bobby Remp, with guest appearances by Rachell Joy and Brian Palumbo. Tickets are $40. Call (330) 744-548 or 502-5352.