The 5 & Best bets on TV

By Guy D'Astolfo

vThe Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents “Zing, Zang, Zoom:SDRq 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Magic, exotic animals, daredevils, clowns and traditional circus acts combine in this show. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. 866-448-7849.

v“Fabric of Survival: The art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz:” 1:30 p.m. Opening reception for exhibition of fabric art created by a Holocaust survivor. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. (330) 743-1107, ext. 210.

vSportsman’s Fishing and Hunting Super Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get ready for the outdoors season at this annual event, which includes vendors and displays. Eastwood Expo Center, Niles. (330) 652-6980.

v“Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure:” 2 p.m. The great detective meets his demise in this live stage production by Victorian Players. The theater is at 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. (330) 746-5455.

vStambaugh Chorus: 4 p.m. A concert of music and love. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. (330) 259-0555.

the 82nd Academy Awards (8:30 P.M., ABC): In an effort to boost those saggy ratings, producers are taking a more-is-better approach to Hollywood’s big bash this year. Now, we’ve got two hosts — Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin — instead of one. And the best picture category has expanded from five to 10 nominees, including strong favorites “Avatar” and “The Hurt Locker.” That’s fine with us, but there’s one area where we hope to see absolutely no signs of bloating: The show’s running time.

“The Amazing Race” (8 p.m., CBS): On “The Amazing Race,” the teams fly to Germany, where they retrace the early days of the Beatles in Hamburg. They also try something the Fab Four probably never did: Bungee jumping.

“Big Love” (9 p.m., HBO): It’s hard to believe, but the Season 4 finale of “Big Love” is already here. Tonight’s episode has Bill putting the squeeze on Paley (Perry King) in an attempt to protect his candidacy. But Marilyn (Sissy Spacek) has a plan that could wreck Bill’s chances.

TV GRID, B8

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Bourdain tickets

PITTSBURGH

Anthony Bourdain, the internationally acclaimed chef, author, and host of Travel Channel’s “No Reservations,” will appear at Heinz Hall at 7 p.m. June 14. Tickets are $37.50 and $47.50 and can be purchased by calling (412) 392-4900 or online at pittsburghsymphony.org. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $85, which includes a post-show meet and greet and book signing with Bourdain. Bourdain, the executive chef at New York bistro Les Halles, is the author of the bestselling “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,” a candid portrait of his life in restaurant kitchens. “No Reservations” is in its fifth season.

‘Grease’ to open

PITTSBURGH

The new Broadway production of “Grease” comes to Benedum Center Tuesday through March 14. Tickets ($22-$66) are available by calling (412) 456-6666 and online at pgharts.org.