ENTERTAINMENT CHOICES IN AND AROUND GREATER YOUNGSTOWN

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.

Thursday

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Cowboy Mouth, with Junior Brown, 8 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Missy Raines, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Nightlife

DJ Richie D, 8 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

DJ Dollar Bill , 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

Open mic night with Steve Vuich, 7:30-11 p.m., the Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-9605.

Onstage

“Rabbit Hole, 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Friday

Dances

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

music

Lunch with Julius Veal (acoustic soul), noon to 3 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Nightlife

Steve Vuich (acoustic), 7 p.m., Combine Brothers, 2376 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 983-1057.

Dominic Tocco and the new Brotherhood, 8 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Redline, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Shakedown, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Jillian’s, Southern Park Mall, Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

FX Project, with Magma, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

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

Emmanuel Riggins Group, 9 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Dizzy Whore, Subsonic, and Love Turns To Hate, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the Lanai Lounge, 7361 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-9605.

Onstage

“Rabbit Hole, 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“Block 5,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

“An Evening of One Acts,” 8 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Fabric of a Man,” 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“An Adult Evening With Shel Silverstein,” 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

Special Interest

A Loose-Knit Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Saturday

Dances

Fred Ziwich, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Fairs and Festivals

Ostatki: A Polish Carnival, 7 p.m., The Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St., Youngstown; (330) 719-0415.

Nightlife

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Tommy Dogg’s, 631 Vienna Ave., Niles; (330) 505-9999.

After Midnight Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Big Mike’s, 2357 N. Park Ave., Warren; (330) 399-1019.

DJ Bigg Boss, 10 p.m., Level II, 2105 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 550-9709.

Hern Brothers, 9:30 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Rudy and the Professionals, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

The River Saints, 10 p.m., Nick’s Inn, 1890 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 346-4546.

Rock and Roll Heaven, 8-11 p.m., Downtown Coffee Cafe, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard; (330) 534-1199.

Da Kreek, with Fresh N Fly and Lethal FX, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Grist Mill, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.

The HouseBand, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Jim Frank Trio, 8 p.m., Drake’s Landing, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield; (330) 729-9757.

Bongo Joe and Lil Stevie O, 8 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

DJ Ray D, 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

Shakedown, 10 p.m., Tangier Bar & Pizza, 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; (330) 755-2388.

Onstage

“Shock And Awe,” a dance performance featuring Brandon Martin, 9 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 519-2046.

“Rabbit Hole,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“An Adult Evening With Shel Silverstein.” 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; (330) 746-0404.

“A Wedding to Die For!” (murder-mystery dinner-theater hosted by Montessori School), 7 p.m., Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road, Youngstown; (330) 788-4622.

“Fabric of a Man,” 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“Block 5,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Music

Package Band featuring Karla Seldon (no cover charge), 4-8 p.m., Buckeye Elks, 421 North Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-9486.

Allegheny Drifters (bluegrass), 7-9 p.m., Schoefield Event Center, 409 Creek Road, Jackson Center, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

Blue Grass Saturday Night with Killbuck Valley Bluegrass, Coney Carver, Rainbow Valley Boys and more, 7-11 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; (330) 898-6891.

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra “From Russia with Love,” 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Blue Lunch (swing/blues group), 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

An acoustic evening with Erin McKeown, Carrie Rodriguez and Ben Sollee, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Anti-Flag with Aiden, Cancer Bats, Fireworks, 6:30 p.m., Mr. Small’s Theater, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale (Pittsburgh); (877) 468-3401.

Sunday

Nightlife

DJ Ray D, 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

Onstage

“Rabbit Hole,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“An Evening of One Acts,” 2 p.m., G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; (440) 964-3396.

“Fabric of a Man,” 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; (330) 788-8739.

“Block 5, 2 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; (330) 482-9647.

Monday

Nightlife

Simply Ed Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-9464.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat, 8 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Tuesday

Nightlife

DJ Richie D, 6:30-10 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

DJ Dollar Bill, 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oakhill Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-7110.

Onstage

“In the Heights,” 7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

Wednesday

Nightlife

Salsa Fiesta Night with DJ Kenny Reyes, 7-10 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Sweaty Betty Blues Band, 8 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

DJ Bigg Boss, 10 p.m., Level II, 2105 South Ave., Youngstown; (330) 550-9709.

Onstage

“In the Heights,” 7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 241-6000.

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, the 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. Admission is free. “Geometric Collages by Craig Mitchell,” Feb. 4-28 (reception, 7-8:30 Feb. 5). Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

The Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sat., noon-5 Sun.(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. “Donald Woodman: Photography in Transition,” through March 14 (meet the artist, 1-3 March 6); “Joseph O’Sickey: Drawings and Paintings,” March 28-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. Annual Pastel Society of America Members’ Show,” through Feb. 7; “Florian Lawton: Watercolors,” through Feb. 14; “Stephen Althouse: Photographs,” through March 14; “Jedd Novatt: Sculpture,” through Jan. 2, 2011; “Beyond Cubism: Octahedronism, The Art of K.L. Schafer,” Feb. 14-May 9 (meet the artist, 1-3 Feb. 14); “Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz,” March 7-May 23; “Jules Olitski: An Inside View-A Survey of Prints 1954-2006,” March 21-May 16; “John Stobart: The Grandeur of America’s Age of Sail,” March 28-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 (artists’ 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.

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. “Photography Exhibit: Artists Kristina Danklef, Bob Frost, Vonda Lanney, Caroline McDermott, Josh Garrison and Jennifer Ratliff,” through March 13; “Artwork of Kristina Danklef and Kathleen Hill,” March 18-May 15. Hours: 1-4 Wed.-Fri., 11-2 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. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

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. “Tumbling Waters,” a collection of 34 black and white photographs by Western Pennsylvania photographer William E. Workman, through Feb. 14; Nature Photography Exhibit, Feb. 20-March 21. 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 golf course architect Donald Ross. This exhibit features original drawings, vintage photos and equipment, through Dec. 2010. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Nissen Art Gallery, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, North Lobby, 1350 E. market St., Warren. Exhibit by Ann Ryser, through March 4. (330) 841-9011.

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. The museum is free and fully accessible. African American Memorabilia and African American Achievers are featured for Black History Month. 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.

Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery, Thiel College, Howard Miller Student Center, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. “New Sculptures in Glass,” through Feb. 17. (724) 589-2095.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “Annual Scholastic Art Awards,” through 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. (412) 322-5058.

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.

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 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, 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.

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. Fresh in stock Avon with 20% off all brochure orders. Rada Stainless cutlery, videos, silver and gold jewelry, touch lamps, gently worn toddler clothing. We are announcing the relocation of Gig’s produce and grocery items at bargain prices. 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, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 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, One 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: 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 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.

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. “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.

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: 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.

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.

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

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Fri. and Sat. through May 31. Group tours by appointment. (330) 665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April. Admission, $6. (closed major holidays). (330) 375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Closed Christmas and New Years. Cost: $7 adults; $5 ages 2-11 Nov. 1-April 2. 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: Closed Nov. 1-April 30. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. (412) 665-3640 or (800) 474-4966.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Closed until April 1, 2010. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.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.

NIGHTLIFE

Ambrosini’s Restaurant & Lounge, 10826 Market St., North Lima. DJ/Karaoke 8-midnight Wed. Closed Sundays. (330) 549-9898

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown. Dance lessons, 7-9, DJ all night, 21 and over, Ladies night, Fri. (330) 325-0647.

Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 9-1 Wed. (330) 872-5856.

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

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.

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, Wed. (330) 259-3402.

Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46 N.E., Cortland. DJ Colleen and karaoke, 8 Wed. (330) 637-1971.

Main Street Grill and Brewing, 8148 Main St., Garrettsville. Bobby Fritz and JK Korzecwa (acoustic rock), 6-9 Wed. (330) 527-3463.

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.

O’Donold’s Irish Pub, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Irish music session with Irish reels, jigs, songs, 6-8 third Sun. monthly. (330) 349-4500.

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, 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330) 349-9464.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Simply Ed karaoke, 9:30-1 a.m., Fridays. (724) 704-7124.

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.

Rock-A-Billie’s Bar and Grill, 759 Brookfield Ave., Masury. DJ Party dance night, 9 Sat.; Karaoke with Dave, 9 Tue. (330) 448-6922.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Salsa Fiesta Night, 7 Wed.; Ladies night, 7-11 Thu. (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 Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Teddy Pantelas, 8 p.m. Tue.; Julius Veal, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fri.; Family game night, 8 Sun. (330) 744-7683.

The Whiskey Bar, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown. DJ Dreddz, 9-1,Thu.-Sat.

Tower Bar, Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman Canfield Road, Boardman. DJ Dominic, 9-midnight Wednesdays. (330) 758-6626.

Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; DJ Colleen & karaoke, 9:30 Thu.; DJ Colleen, 10 Fri. (330) 847-2233.

ONSTAGE

“Nunsense.” CLO Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. March 11-June 6. Performances 7:30 p.m. Wed-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 1 p.m. Thursdays. No performances April 4 and 14, May 5 and June 2. (412) 456-6666.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” O’Reilly Theater, Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Performances through Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Tue. thru Sat.( except 7 p.m. Feb. 16), 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. There will be an additional 2 p.m. matinee Feb. 18; 7 p.m. Sundays. (412) 316-1600.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Closed for season. (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. Closed Nov. until spring, 2010. (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, closed for the season, will reopen in spring of 2010 when weather permits. (330) 740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Hours: closed for the season, open May 1. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area. Batting cages closed; par 3 golf closed for season; Tennis courts, ball fields, playground and volleyball courts open 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.

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

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. 4th 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.Polishyoungstown.com.