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Thursday

CAR CRUISEs

Car cruiise with DJ Richie, 5-8 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; 330-757-4043.

Fairs, Festivals

American Legion Street Fair, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Downtown Columbiana; 330-482-3822.

Artie Gras arts fair, with Jason Antognoli, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-9464.

Music

Steven Stusek, saxophone , 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Onstage

“Love Song,” 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“They’re Playing Our Song,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

Outdoor Music

John Gabriele, 7 p.m., Yellow Creek Park, 19 Lowellville Road, Struthers; 330-740-7106.

Special Events

Patriot’s Day Bike Night, 7 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd, Austintown; 330-349-9464.

Friday

Comedy

Kathy Griffin, 8 p.m., State Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-6000.

Dances

Eddie & the Edsels, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fairs, Festivals

American Legion Street Fair, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Downtown Columbiana; 330-482-3822.

Music

Backwoods Bluegrass, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-1490.

Onstage

“Chicago,” 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“Love Song,” 7:30 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“Dial M for Murder,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“Our Town,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Godspell,” 7:30 p.m., (Move Over Broadway Productions) St. Michael Family Life Center Stage, 281 Glenview Drive, Canfield; 330-533-8789.

“They’re Playing Our Song,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

Special Events

Magic & Illusions of John Steven Bloom, 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

Saturday

Dances

Jack Vasko, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; 888-284-7599.

Just Got to Dance (lesson, 7-8), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; 330-518-8891.

Polka Tones, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fairs, Festivals

Pabstolutely 3 outdoor rock festival, noon to 2 a.m., The Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown; 330-744-5501.

American Legion Street Fair, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., downtown Columbiana; 330-482-3822.

Grey to Green Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wick Park, 1000 Fifth Ave, Youngstown;

Sharon City Blues Fest, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Railroad and Chestnut streets, downtown Sharon, Pa.; 724-983-3232, ext., 404.

music

Kurtstock (fundraiser for Kurt Magnello, injured Brookfield firefighter), 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Yankee Lake Ballroom, 1814 State Route 7 NE, Brookfield; 330-448-8839.

Onstage

“Chicago,” 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“Dial M for Murder,” 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“Love Song,” 7:30 p.m., spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“Our Town,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“They’re Playing Our Song,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Godspell,” 7:30 p.m., (Move Over Broadway Productions) St. Michael Family Life Center Stage, 281 Glenview Drive, Canfield; 330-533-8789.

Trumbull Seniors present “On with the Show,SDRq 7 p.m., Lakeview High School, 300 Hillman Drive, Cortland; 330-847-6888.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Dala, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Juliana Theory, 8 p.m., Altar Bar, 1620 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 412-323-1919.

Special Events

Magic & Illusions of John Steven Bloom, 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

Patriot Day Bike Event with Willie Phoenix and Norman Nardini bands, 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut Street, Sharon, Pa.; 724-981-9464.

Sunday

Dances

Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown; 330-792-7973.

Fairs, Festivals

Hungarian Heritage Day, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., Youngstown; 330-799-6112.

Music

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

Pop, Rock, Jazz

KISS, with The Academy Is..., 6:30 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corner Road, Cuyahoga Falls; 330-920-8040.

Music

Excerpts from “La Traviata” (Sundays at Stambaugh luncheon), 12:15 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-747-5175.

W.D. Packard Concert Band with baritone Michael Young, 3 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-399-4885.

Onstage

“Chicago,” 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“Love Song,” 3 p.m., Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

“Our Town,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Godspell,” 7:30 p.m., (Move Over Broadway Productions) St. Michael Family Life Center Stage, 281 Glenview Drive, Canfield; 330-533-8789.

“They’re Playing Our Song,” 3:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

Trumbull Seniors present “On with the Show,SDRq 2 p.m., Lakeview High School, 300 Hillman Drive, Cortland; 330-847-6888.

Special Events

Magic & Illusions of John Steven Bloom, 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

Monday

Dances

Mad Hot Monday (ballroom, Latin, swing & hustle), 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Shenango Valley Sashayers (dance for new and plus dancers), 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Salvation Army Building, 660 Fisher Hill, Sharon, Pa.; 724-347-5537.

Tuesday

Onstage

Melissa Manchester, 7:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-399-4885.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Crosby, Stills & Nash, 7:30 p.m., Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre, 1887 W. Third St., Cleveland; 216-522-4TCA.

Wednesday

Music

YSU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, 12:15 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Ongoing

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.

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.

Rogers Community Open Air Flea Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. 330-227-3236.

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman (1/2 mile south of 224). Furniture, home accessories. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. 330-719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. SW, 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. 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). More than 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. 330-538-0444.

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. fourth Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. 330-747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 seven days; 10-9 Wed. and Sat., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: adults, $22; Seniors 65+, $17; Ages 9-12, $13; Age 8 and under, free with purchase of adult admission. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster or 800-745-3000, www.rockhall.com

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.

Columbiana Maze Craze, 45107 state Route 14, Columbiana. 2010 is a Safari theme. There are three corn mazes with more than five miles of trails. Find all 12 checkpoints and become a maze-craze master. Play our new game in the brown maze called FSI (Farm Scene Investigation) — think Clue! Other activites include corn box, straw maze, swingset, food concessions and animal cut-outs for pictures. Hayrides and barrel train rides for an additional charge Sat. and Sun. only in Oct. Cost: 12 and older, $8; 5-11, $6; 4 and under free. Military personnel free with ID. Special group rates available. Open Sept. 10-Nov. 7. Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tue.; 5 to 10 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 330-482-9904, www.columbianamazecraze.com.

Fear Forest, Route 45 (Tod Avenue) behind Dairy Queen, Lordstown. Take a mile ride through the forest and ride through the only vortex tunnel in the state then walk through the “Insaneatarium” haunted house. Open weekends in Oct. through Oct. 31. 7 p.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat. and 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $14. Not recommended for under age 12. Hayride only $8, children $6. www.fearforest.com.