Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

vNortheast Ohio Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Products and information about pets at the Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road (behind Eastwood Mall), Niles; 330-518-7794.

vArtists of the Mahoning Commons Holiday Open Studio and Sale, noon to 5 p.m.: Fine arts and crafts will be available. The Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-718-2696.

v“Masquerades,” 2 p.m.: This Algerian film (subtitled) about a sleepy woman who takes control of her life, is part of the Global Lens 2010 film series at The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-7683.

v“Billy Elliot,” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.: The inspirational Broadway smash about a young boy who goes from the boxing ring to a ballet class. The Palace Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave.; Cleveland; 216-241-6000.

v“The Prince’s Diaries,” 7 p.m.: A youth production of Stage Left Players. Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

“The Night Before Christmas” (8 p.m., Hallmark): In the new TV film “The Night Before Christmas,” Santa accidentally crashes his sleigh into the home of a disconnected family led by workaholic parents (Jennifer Beals, Rick Roberts). You know what’s coming: Their priorities have to change.

for a complete list of tv programming, see tv week insert.

local topics on tv

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, 21 WFMJ-TV): Natural-gas bills can be a cause of concern for many individuals. Neil Durbin and Sharon Seaton of Dominion East Ohio will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the new Ohio PIPP Plus Program and several other company programs to help consumers this heating season.

Next, JoAnn Stock from the Akron Children’s Hospital of the Mahoning Valley will discuss the hospital’s Holiday Hopes and Wishes fundraiser and the free community event to light the Christmas tree on the hospital campus.

“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m. Sunday, WKBN-TV 27): This week’s guests are Cynthia Mason, Junior Civic League president; and Mary Montroe, Cinderella Ball chairwoman. They will discuss the 55th annual Cinderella Ball.

“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday, MyYTV): This week’s guest is Connie Hathorn, incoming Youngstown City Schools superintendent.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

‘Annie’ show added

NEW CASTLE, PA.

The New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., has added a performance of its current production, “Annie,” at 2 p.m. Nov. 27.

Call 724-654-3437 for reservations.

Superman tree

CLEVELAND

A group promoting Cleveland as Superman’s birthplace will put up a Christmas tree decorated with Superman action figures and other memorabilia at Hopkins International Airport.

High school classmates Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster came up with the idea for the superhero at the Siegel family’s Cleveland home in 1933.