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

Fairs and Festivals

2009 Canfield Fair, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Nightlife

DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Hern Brothers, 6 p.m., Youngstown Sports Grille, 7463 South Ave, Boardman; (330) 758-7043.

John and Elaine (Hymn Duet), 7-9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

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

Open Mic with Jim DeCapua, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

Friday

Music

Boosel and Co., 7-9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

Julius Veal, noon, Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 301-0282.

Dances

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

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

Fairs and Festivals

2009 Canfield Fair, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Nightlife

Acoustic Juggernaut with Tim Drummond, 10 p.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 729-2185.

Bad Apples, with Trevor Quillen, 10 p.m., Mojo’s Pub and Grille, 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 779-0995.

DJ Chado, 9 p.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Sports Bar and Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 965-0800.

DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

DJ Joey K, 9 p.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog’s, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 259-3402.

Howard and the Point 5 Band, 8 p.m., Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 301-0282.

Five Elements, Lamplighter and special guest, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

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

Labor Day Rockin Runway show, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Creekside Golf Dome, 1300 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-5000.

Madam Weez & Friends, 8 p.m. to midnight, Blue Magoo’s Tap and Grill 480 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 469-5406.

Nick Danger (DJ), 8 p.m., P.J.’s Lounge, 17 Sycamore Drive, New Middletown; (330) 542-9949.

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

Redline, 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

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

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

Shadows of the Fallen and Water Rocket, 10 p.m., Firehouse, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Steve Vuich, 5 p.m., Splitz Bar & Grille, 3825 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 346-2696.

Steve Vuich and Greg McIltrot, 9 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings-Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; (330) 726-1313.

Takeover UK, with Meeting of Important People, 10 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

The Flow Band, 8 p.m., The Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

Tommy Chris & Company, 9:30 p.m., Razzy’s Lounge, inside the Quality Inn in Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 704-7535.

Vito’s Lot, One Soul Motion, and Sichorde, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

Onstage

“All My Sons,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

Saturday

Dances

Bob Turcola Polkas, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Buddy Lee Band, 8-11 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.

Fairs and Festivals

First Degree at Glen Christian Church Ox Roast, noon to 2:30 p.m., Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett-Hull Road, Cortland; (330) 637-6010.

Latino Festival, noon to 9 p.m., 1361 Shehy St., Youngstown, (330) 746-7865.

2009 Canfield Fair, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Nightlife

Acoustic Open Mic night with Steve Vuich, 10 p.m., Royal Cafe, 711 W. Main St, Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5033.

Bar Flies, 10 p.m., Tully’s, 101 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-3123.

Crazy Eddy and open mic night, 8 p.m., P.J.’s Lounge, 17 Sycamore Drive, New Middletown; (330) 542-9949.

DJ JC, 10 p.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

Davis & McKay (acoustic rock ‘n’ roll), 7:30-10:30 p.m., Mocha House, 467 High St. N.E., Warren; (330) 392-3020.

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

Hern Brothers, 6 p.m., Youngstown Sports Grille deck, 7463 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 726-1313.

Jim Frank Trio, 7:30 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

Johnny Cee and Southern Justice, 8-11 p.m., Stone Ridge Campground, 33807 Winona Road, Salem; (330) 222-1201.

Michael Austin Project, 9:30 p.m., Razzy’s Lounge, inside the Quality Inn in Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 704-7535.

One Hundred Hurricanes, 10 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Out With The Octopus and Wake the Lion, 10 p.m., Firehouse, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

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

Reggae Jambrock, 8 p.m. to midnight, The Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-7300.

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

The Huckin’ Fillbillies, 9 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Onstage

“All My Sons,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

Outdoor Music

Ohio (Crosby, Stills Nash and Young tribute), Big House (Allman Brothers tribute) and The 141s, 5 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 922-8399.

Geo C and Tha Storm (Shooting Star Stage), 8-10 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Sales and Shows

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

Sunday

Dances

Jack Vasko Band, 4-8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

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

Fairs and Festivals

2009 Canfield Fair, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

country music

Hank Williams Jr. and George Jones, 8 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds Grandstand, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107 or canfieldfair.com.

Nightlife

DJ Mike Boogie with DJ Hooty and DJ Abduction, 9 p.m., Salty Grogs. 1203 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland; (330) 726-6690.

The New Up, with special guest, 9 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., G&S Lounge, 2382 W. Market St., Warren; (330) 394-3214.

Onstage

“All My Sons,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

Outdoor Music

Benefit Barbecue Reunion with members of The Shaddows, Glass Harp, Mom’s Apple Pie and more, 2-10 p.m., Up A Creek Tavern 4793 East Market St., Howland; (330) 856-5135.

Special Events

Jim Traficant Appreciation Dinner, 3-7 p.m., Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Ave, Boardman; (330) 758-5721.

Monday

Fairs and Festivals

2009 Canfield Fair, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330) 533-4107.

Tuesday

Dances

Plenty of Fish Dance Mixer with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Lucianno’s Restaurant, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-5975.

Nightlife

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

Tom Sailor & Friends, 9 p.m., Cedars, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Carl Severino, 8 p.m., Razzy’s Lounge, inside the Quality Inn in Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 704-7535.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

The Gaslight Anthem with Murder By Death, The Loved Ones, Jesse Malin, Frank Turner, Broadway Calls, 7 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh (Millvale); (877) 468-3401.

Special Events

Mercer County Civil War Roundtable program on Civil War display, 7 p.m., Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

Second Tuesday Poetry Reading, 7:30 p.m., Tomasino’s Pizza, 103 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 740-0001.

Wednesday

Music

Violinist Itzhak Perlman, 7:30 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 392-4900.

Nightlife

Howard and the Point 5 Band, 7:30 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

Steve Fazzini, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Outdoor Music

Easy Street Productions (an evening of favorites), 7 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7114.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

ABBA, the music, 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-4800.

Special Events

Shirley Wajda, guest curator of KSU Museum, on the Kokoon Arts Club of Cleveland, noon, Jewish Community Center 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; (330) 746-3251.

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, 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, through Sunday; Canfield senior Nikki Mehle artwork, through Sunday; Artwork by Laura Brocker, 2005 Canfield graduate and recent grad of Taylor University in Indiana, “Refinement,” through Sunday. 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. “Elements of Nature” by Lawrence Baker, today through Sept. 29 (reception, 7-7:30 Sept. 11); “Out of the Attic,” Oct. 5-Nov. 1. 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. 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,” Sunday through Nov. 29; “Joseph Raffael, Watercolors,” Sept. 13-Nov. 1; “Mary Harman: Holograms,” Sept. 13-Jan. 31. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Reinberger Gallery in the Gund Building, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue., Thu., Sat. and Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. (216) 421-7407.

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. Nea Bristol, Amy Rigby and Scott Pergande, September. 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 Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives,” through 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. “Binary Fiction: Digital Weaving by KSU Alumnae and Students,” (reception, 5-7 Sunday) through Oct. 10; “Greetings from Kent,” (reception and fund-raising auction, 5-8 Oct. 24) Oct. 24-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. “Michael Kors Designs,” through Nov. 2; “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. “Floral Series,” local artist Noreen Yazvac, through Sept. 27. 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 more than 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. Exhibition in honor of Coy Cornelius, through Sept. 26. 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. Open house hours: 1-3 first Sun., through Oct. 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.

Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery, Thiel College, Howard Miller Student Center, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. Howard Tran: “Recent Work,” Sept. 12-Oct. 30 (opening reception 5-7 Sept. 12). (724) 589-2095.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. 45th TAG Annual Juried Exhibition for regional artists, through Sept. 18. 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,” Sept. 18-Nov. 13 (reception 6-8 Sept. 18); “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. Closed Labor Day. (412) 322-5058.

Children’s Center for Science and Technology, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. New exhibits: WFMJ News Room; “The Science of Electricity” sponsored by First Energy Foundation; an earthquake table, designed and built by local craftsmen; an EmRiver Stream table. Remaining exhibits: The Suzi Solomon Art Center Gallery, nutrition exhibit, airplane exhibit, reading express exhibit, simple machines, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” space for children ages 0-36 months, ball toss game and game area. “Science Wednesdays” (topics change weekly), 5-7 Wed.; story time, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Hours: 10-4:30, Tue.-Fri.; noon-4:30 Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. Admission: $5; seniors $4; children 2 and under, free. Free admission for all, 10-11 a.m. Fridays. 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 nonmembers. (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. (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.

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). More than 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.

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, 1 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.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. fourth Sun. monthly through Oct. and 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.

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. (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. 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.

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,” 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.

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.

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.

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, 1 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 Tue.-Sat. Memorial Day-Sept. 5. Special group rates for 10 or more. (330) 665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 10-5 May-Oct. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle, 11030 E. Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun.; 10-9 Wed. through Labor Day. (216) 721-1600 or (888) 853-7091 or www.cbgarden.org.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily through Labor Day, open until 7 Sat., Sun. and holidays. 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: 10-4 Sat. and Sun. only, through Oct. 31. $6.50 for adults, $5 for ages 2-17; 1 and under free. Discounted rates available for preregistered groups and schools. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-6 through Labor Day; 9-5 Sept. 8-Dec. 31. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. (412) 665-3640 or (800) 474-4966.

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. Open May through October. (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.

Caravan II Albergo, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle, Pa. Tommy Chris (jazz, rock, R&B), 6 Wed., Thu. and Sat.; Karla Selden and Billy Beck 10-2 Sat.; and bike night with Tommy Chris, 6 Mon. (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.; 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 Half Pint, Wed.; Ladies night, dance lessons, 7-8, DJ, 21 and older, Fri.; 21 and older, DJ Half Pint, 8 p.m. Sat.; Teen night, dance lessons 5-6, all ages welcome, open 5-9 Sun. (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.

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 parking lot, 101Chestnust Ave., Sharon, Pa. Artie Gras, artists, photographers, antique dealers, 5-10 Thursdays through Sunday. (724) 704-7124 or www.artiegras.com.

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.

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

Rock A Billie’s Bar and Grill, 759 Brookfield Road, Masury. DJ Party 8 p.m. Saturdays; Karaoke 8 p.m. Mondays. (330)448-6922.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Open Mic Night, 7 Wed.; singles’ night with DJ Nick (’80s, ’90s Motown and rock), 8 Thu. Bike Nights with DJ Daniluv, 3-9 p.m. Sundays. (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.

Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Guitar wizard Shawn Kellerman, 9 Mon.; Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30-1 Fri. (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. Hours: 11-7 Wed.-Sun., 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 MetoParks 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 are open all day for play. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmers 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.

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

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.

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.

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. fourth Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1 Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 seven days; 10-9 Wed. and Sat., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: adults, $22; Seniors 65+, $17; Ages 9-12, $13; Age 8 and under, free with purchase of adult admission. Buy tickets at Ticketmaster or (800) 745-3000, www.rockhall.com.

THEME PARKS

Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. (814) 382-5115 or www.conneautlakepark.com.

Cedar Point, 1 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 Monday; 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 Friday through Monday. (814) 838-3491 or www.waldameer.com.