Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

v “Arthur and Merlin: The Making of a King,” 8 p.m.: The first part of a trilogy based on the King Arthur legend, written and directed by Carol Weakland of Youngstown. Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-782-4322.

vWAR, 7 p.m.: Latino-rock band that produced hits such as “Low Rider” and “The Cisco Kid” in a free show at Morley Pavilion at the Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek Park.

vOur Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, 5 p.m.: Continuous entertainment, good food and a free shuttle service from downtown parking lots to the parish grounds, next to Choffin Career Center in Youngstown; 330-757-2779.

vHazzard County Stunt Show, 9 p.m.: Truck Night takes on an extra measure of yeeeee-haw. Yankee Lake, 1800 state Route 7, Brookfield; trucknight.com.

vDaBoondox, 10 p.m.: Valley-based hip-hop duo returns to the stage after a four-month layoff precipitated by the birth of a daughter to band member Jeff Killin. Tonight’s show is appropriately dubbed “Da Celebration of Life,” and not just because of the new baby. It’s also a counterweight to the fatal shootings in the area in recent months. Opening acts include Danny Hedrix, Eboni Watson and RaggZ, and Sumjuan. 18 and over. Club Paradise, 2261 N. Park Ave., Warren.

“The Pillars of the Earth” (10 p.m., Starz): We always could use a juicy tale of treachery and intrigue. Hence, “The Pillars of the Earth,” an eight-part miniseries based on Ken Follett’s best-seller. Set in 12th-century England, it’s about a power struggle to determine the rightful heir to King Henry’s throne. The cast includes Ian McShane, Donald Sutherland, Allison Pill and Rufus Sewell.

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entertainmnet news

Cavo coming to Club Gossip

AUSTINTOWN

Cavo will headline a concert Sept. 21 at Club Gossip, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, that also will include Shamans Harvest, American Bang and Atom Smash. Tickets are $18 for the 18-and-over show and go on sale at 11 a.m. July 31 at Biketown Harley-Davidson, Austintown; Buffalo Wild Wings, Boardman; and online at surfthevalley.com.

Biker trivia run at Quaker Steak

SHARON, Pa.

A biker trivia run to benefit the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley will be Saturday. Registration is $15 and will begin at 11 a.m. at the Quaker Steak and Lube in Austintown. It includes a buffet at Quaker Steak & Lube in Sharon after the bike run, from 4 to 6 p.m. Each biker will receive 15 trivia questions pertaining to the route, which includes stops at the Lake Tavern, Conneaut Lake Park and the Jug Handle. The one who answers the most correctly will be the winner.

Bashir leaving ABC

NEW YORK

“Nightline” co-anchor Martin Bashir is leaving ABC News to become an anchor for MSNBC and a contributor to “Dateline NBC.” NBC announced Thursday that Bashir will anchor a daily afternoon program on MSNBC in addition to his new role with “Dateline NBC.” The switch will take effect in September.