HOT TICKETS

Stephen W. Baldwin, right, stars in the 34west Theater Company mystery-comedy “Clues: The Legend of Boddy Manor.” The dinner-theater production will be at 7 tonight, Friday and Saturday at Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana. “Clues” is an all-new presentation that brings the popular board game Clue to life. Six unlikely guests are invited to the legendary Boddy Manor for a dinner party with a billionaire, Mr. Boddy. But when an unexpected crime takes the life of their host, all become suspects — and the audience helps in the investigation. Tickets are $40. For reservations and lodging information call (866) 482-5050. Discounts are available for groups of eight or more.

jDJ Patrick Melcher of California will be on the ones and twos (look that up in the urban dictionary if you must) tonight at O’Donold’s Irish Pub in Austintown Plaza. Melcher is best known as one of the world’s top skateboarders, but he’s also a pretty unique DJ, who works with upbeat ’50s and ’60s rock, soul and doo-wop. DJ Ultimate Donnie of Gil Mantera’s Party Dream is also on the bill, so this is going to be extra good. Austintown Plaza on Mahoning Avenue, across from Wal-Mart. Call (330) 270-2800.

The second annual Rosetta Stone Caf and Wine Bar Halloween Bash and costume contest will be indoors this Friday and Saturday, with the Redline band both nights. Last year’s costume contest drew more than 200 participants. It costs $5 to enter, with the winner (who will be announced at the stroke of midnight) taking the entire pot. Fun begins right after work Friday with the zombie crawl (see page 9). Helping to set the stage will be an art exhibition and another contest where partygoers vote for the best employee costume. Check it out — and try a Vampire’s Kiss. The Rosetta Stone is at 110 W. Federal St. Call (330) 480-0884.

Wildcat’s Comedy Club opened earlier this year in the Holiday Inn Boardman but suspended activity after a few months. Now it’s back. Beginning Friday, Wildcat’s will be located at Papa’s Sports Club, 1639 Poland Ave., Youngstown. Comedians lined up for opening weekend include Ky Miller and Dan Haueter, with shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (330) 883-7063.

The Clarks were originally supposed to appear at The Cellar this summer, but that show got moved back to this Friday. With a new album under their belts, the Pittsburgh-based rockers are excited about returning to Youngstown, which they consider a second home. Show starts at 9 p.m. The Cellar is 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers. Call (330) 750-0199.

Halloween shows are haunting local stages. Opening this weekend are “Dracula” at the Youngstown Playhouse and “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Oakland Center for the Arts. “Dracula” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Call (330) 788-8739. “Rocky Horror” will be staged at 8 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. and midnight Saturday at the Oakland, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown. Call (330) 746-0404.

“The Black Cat,” another Halloween offering, continues at Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. and midnight Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call (330) 746-5455.

Halloween parties abound Saturday night, but this one looks scary: Rumbledaddy, Youngstown’s favorite psychobilly-rockabilly rowdies, with Akron punks The Giggitys, at University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown. Doors at 8 p.m. Call (330) 743-9244.

Carol Weakland will again present her one-woman performance of the eerie, supernatural tale “The Turn of the Screw” at 9 p.m. Saturday at Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana. Call (330) 482-9647.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra has become a Christmas tradition in the Mahoning Valley and the entire country. The rockers in tails will usher in the season Sunday with two shows at Covelli Centre in Youngstown. The 3 p.m. show is sold out, but some seats remain for the 7:30 p.m. show. Call Ticketmaster at (866) 448-7849, or go to the arena box office.

jJust 50 seats remain for the Nov. 13 Las Vegas-style dinner-show at The Georgetown, 5945 South Ave., Boardman, featuring the music and comedy of Nick Costa and Bill Pirie, with opener comedian-hypnotist Michael Oddo. A buffet dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. show time. Tickets are $36 and are available at Ciao Promotions, 35 W. McKinley Way, Poland; by calling (330) 757-2779; or by e-mailing italia521@aol.com.