Thursday

Thursday

Children

Tales for Twos: “Little Rabbit Lost,” 10:45 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, OH; (330) 740-7107.

A Most Unusual Basket, 1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH; (330) 740-7116.

Onstage

“The Great White Hope,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, OH; (330) 836-2626.

Schools

“West Side Story,” 7:30 p.m., Mercer High School, 545 W. Butler St., Mercer, PA; (724) 971-6003.

Friday

Children

Preschool Nature Hour: Natures Rainbow, 10 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH; (330) 740-7116.

A Most Unusual Basket, 11 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH; (330) 740-7116.

Dances

Ivory Coach, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S State St, Girard, OH; (330) 545-8995.

DJ Ron Chick Dance Party (ballroom), 7:30 p.m., Embassy Suite Hotel, 550 Cherrington Parkway, Coraopolis, Pa; (412) 269-9070.

Music

Miranda Lambert with Randy Houser, 8 p.m., Akron Civic Theater, 182 S. Main St., Akron, OH; (330) 253-2488.

Metalourd, 10 p.m., The Firehouse , 255 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown Township, OH; (330) 799-3335.

Allegheny Boys (Gospel), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, PA; (724) 662-1490.

Onstage

“The Mikado” opera, 7:30 p.m., YSU - Ford Theater, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH; (330) 941-3105.

“The Great White Hope,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, OH; (330) 836-2626.

Outdoors

Sky Dancers, 6:30 p.m., MetroParks Farm, Route 46, Canfield, OH; (330) 533-7572.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Aztec Two-Step, John Batdorf & John Pousette-Dart, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent, OH; (330) 677-5005.

Schools

“West Side Story,” 7:30 p.m., Mercer High School, 545 W. Butler St., Mercer, PA; (724) 971-6003.

Special Events

Dinner/theater “My Name is Ruth” romantic comedy by 34west Theater Co. (for details (330) 744-5485), 6:30 p.m., The Embassy, 5030 Youngstown Poland Rd, Poland, OH; (330) 755-1484.

Professional Bull Riders (tickets also at Ticketmaster or (800) 745-3000), 7:30 p.m., Covelli Center, 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown, OH; (866) 448-7849.

Saturday

Children

Preschool Nature Hour: Natures Rainbow, 10 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH; (330) 740-7116.

A Most Unusual Basket, 11 a.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH; (330) 740-7116.

Jade Garden, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH; (330) 740-7116.

Dances

Jack Vasko , 8 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S State St, Girard, OH; (330) 545-8995.

music

Rumbledaddy with Giggitys, 10 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown, OH; (330) 743-9244.

Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent, OH; (330) 677-5005.

ABBA Mania and Stayin’ Alive (tribute to ABBA and the Bee Gees), 7:30 p.m., Westminster College-Orr Auditorium, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, PA; (724) 946-7354.

Onstage

“The Mikado” opera, 7:30 p.m., YSU - Ford Theater, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH; (330) 941-3105.

“The Great White Hope,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, OH; (330) 836-2626.

Schools

“West Side Story,” 7:30 p.m., Mercer High School, 545 W. Butler St., Mercer, PA; (724) 971-6003.

Special Events

Professional Bull Riders (tickets also at Ticketmaster or (800) 745-3000), 7:30 p.m., Covelli Center, 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown, OH; (866) 448-7849.

Rock the Relay with SicKasMe and other bands, 7 p.m., Jillians, Southern Park Mall, Boardman Township, OH; (330) 629-8556.

Sunday

Dances

Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Grist Mill, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown Township, OH; (330) 792-1949.

Ted Zelak, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, PA; (724) 667-8997.

Polka Family, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S State St, Girard, OH; (330) 545-8995.

Music

WD Packard Concert Band, 3 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren, OH; (330) 399-4885.

Seraphim presents Mendelssohn’s oratorio, “Elijah” and anniversary dinner following, 2 p.m., St. Michael Church, 281 Glenview Drive, Canfield, OH; (330) 533-6839.

Stambaugh Youth Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH; (330) 259-0555.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Wilco , 8 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA; (412) 622-3131.

Onstage

“The Mikado” opera, 3 p.m., YSU - Ford Theater, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH; (330) 941-3105.

“The Great White Hope,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, OH; (330) 836-2626.

“Yom HaShoah” National Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony, 2 p.m., Trinity Playhouse (formerly Outreach Center), 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon, OH; (330) 424-5093.

Outdoors

A Visit to a Heron Rookery (call by Saturday), 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, OH; (330) 740-7107.

Sales Shows

Dahlia Tuber Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH; (330) 740-7116.

Special Events

Baby Shower, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., MetroParks Farm, Route 46, Canfield, OH; (330) 533-7572.

Wednesday

Lectures

Dr. Elliot Engel, Scholar and Performer, 10:30 a.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren, OH; (330) 399-4885.

music

Blue Rays (blues), 7:30 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road , Poland, OH; (330) 549-2932.

Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, 12:15 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, The Beecher Center, Youngstown, OH; (330) 743-1107.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, 8 p.m., State Theater - Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH; (216) 241-6000.

Onstage

“Waiting for Joshua” (dinner theater), 12:30 p.m., Das Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana, OH; (330) 482-5050.

Ongoing

ART

Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. 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. “2010 Kiwanis Art Scholarship Competition,” through May 2. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

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. “Joseph O’Sickey: Drawings and Paintings,” through May 2; “Hard Times,” May 16-June 27. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Jedd Novatt: Sculpture,” through Jan. 2, 2011; “Beyond Cubism: Octahedronism, The Art of K.L. Schafer,” through May 9; “Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz,” through May 23; “Jules Olitski: An Inside View-A Survey of Prints 1954-2006,” through May 16; “John Stobart: The Grandeur of America’s Age of Sail,”through June 13; “Andy Warhol’s Wild Raspberries,” April 18-June 27; “Robert Vonnoh: American Impressionist,” May 2-June 27; “ 74th National Midyear Show,” June 27-Aug. 22 (reception, 1-3 June 27). Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. “Artwork of Kristina Danklef and Kathleen Hill,” through May 15. Hours: 1-4 Wed.-Fri., 11-2 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Not Too Far From Home,” tropical and natural plant forms inspired hand blown works of glass by Akron artist, Jack Baker, through May 2. 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. “Best Drive in the Park,” Discover the rich history of the Mill Creek Golf Course designed by Donald Ross featuring original drawings, vintage photos and equipment, through Dec. 2010. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

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

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. Vintage Trumbull County Post Cards are on display including scenes from the old days in 12 townships and cities, 150th anniversary of Warren’s founding and the 50th year of 4-H are some examples, runs through April. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, Ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. 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. “74th Annual Student Juried Exhibition,” through April 16; “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 Center for Science and Technology, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. Temporarily closed for remodeling. (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.

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.

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. Open 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, 6037 E. Market St., Warren. 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.

Whistle Stop Flea Market, 809 N. Main St., Hubbard (between the Emerald Diner and tracks). Variety of new, used, vintage and antiques. NASCAR, Hot Wheels, Coca Cola. Huge selection of handbags, Murano glass, Rick’s Coins and Betty’s Blue Bagz are here. Avon available with 20 percent off all brochure orders. Rada Stainless cutlery, videos, silver and gold jewelry, touch lamps, gently worn toddler clothing. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sun. during winter months. (330) 881-8546.

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, restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Be Prepared: 100 Years of Boy Scouts in America” exhibition, through May 30. 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.

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 April 11 from 2 to 5 pm. A collection of scrapbooks from Chestnut Ridge School will be on display. Otherwise open by appointment only until Memorial Day. (330) 637-1020.

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.

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. “On the Road Again,” 10th annual antique motorcycle exhibit, through May 31. 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.

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: 8-3 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.

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. Archives library hours: noon-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon to 7 Thu.; noon-4 first Sat. monthly. 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.

Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., Newton Falls. Bluegrass concert, 7-11 p.m. third Sat. every month. Cost: $9 ages 16 and older; $3.50 ages 10-16; under 10 free if accompanied by an adult. (330) 540-9861 or (330) 646-2134.

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

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. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Closed Nov. 1-May 1. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Closed for season. (330) 740-7126.

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside 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. Opens April 11 with farm animal Baby Shower. Hours: 7:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri.; 9-1 Sat.; 1-4 Sun. Group tours by appointment only. (330) 533-7572.

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

Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course, hours: Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - dark; Sat. and Sun., 6 a.m. - dark. (330) 740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, Hours: opens April 3, weekends only, noon to 4 p.m. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, Par 3 Golf Course, batting cages, and tennis and volleyball courts will open in April, 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, Closed Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. New volunteers sign-up during public hours. 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.

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.

St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle includes Polish language, culture, crafts, dance and song lessons for children 3-18; opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers and Band, new members welcome. Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. (330) 646-4082 or www.Polish-youngstown.com.