WTG

Thursday

car cruises

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

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Rush, the Time Machine Tour, 7:30 p.m., Consol Energy Center, Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh; 866-827-7477.

Friday

Car Show

Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events — Canfield Meet, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-4107.

Dances

Ivory Coach (oldies), 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fairs, Festivals

Fall Pumpkin Festival, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., sponsored by Penn State-Shenango, downtown Sharon, Pa.; 724-983-2836.

Music

Chuck Thorpe & Friends, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-1490.

Onstage

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

“Crimes of the Heart,SDRq 7 p.m., (Stage Left Players) Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

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

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

“The Philadelphia Story,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

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

Pop, Rock, Jazz

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

Rascal Flatts with Kellie Pickler and Chris Young, 7:30 p.m., First Niagara Pavilion, 665 Route 18, Burgettstown, Pa.; 800-745-3000.

Seether, 7 p.m., Club Gossip, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown.

Saturday

Car Show

Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events — Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-4107.

Children

American Girl Tea, 2 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., Columbiana; 330-482-5509.

Comedy

Lisa Lampanelli, 7 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-392-4900.

Dances

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

National Ballroom Week event, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980.

Fairs, Festivals

Carpatho-Rusyn Vatra, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Shrine of Mariapoch, 17485 Mumford Road, Burton.

Craft Show & Harvest Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., White House Fruit Farm, 9249 Youngstown-Salem Road, Canfield; 330-533-4161.

Fall Pumpkin Festival, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., sponsored by Penn State-Shenango, downtown Sharon, Pa.; 724-983-2836.

Johnny Appleseed Festival, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Lisbon Village Square, 105 S. Market St., Lisbon.

Oktoberfest, noon to 8 p.m., Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa.; 814-382-5115.

Puppy Palooza, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Liberty Park, North Jackson; 330-538-2215.

Country

Montgomery Gentry, 8 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

The Oak Ridge Boys (724-946-7354), 7:30 p.m., Westminster College, Orr Auditorium, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa.; 724-946-7354.

Flea Markets

East Palestine Rotary Community Yard Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 4 a.m., East Palestine Park, 31 Park Drive, East Palestine.

Fundraiser

Wheelin’ to Save Lives, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980.

Music

Chamber music ensemble from the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown; 330-744-5032.

Onstage

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

“Crimes of the Heart,SDRq 7 p.m., (Stage Left Players) Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

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

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

“The Philadelphia Story,SDRq 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

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

Special Events

Salem Public Library Crossword Puzzle Tournament, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-0042. Back to School Talent and Fashion Show (330-720-2485), 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Metroplex Hotel & Complex Center, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Girard; 330-307-4928.

Sunday

Car Show

Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events — Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-4107.

Dances

National Ballroom Week Dance (lesson 5:30), 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; 330-518-8891.

Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6:30 p.m., Saxon Club, Meridian Road, Austintown.

Fairs, Festivals

Craft Show & Harvest Festival, noon to 6 p.m., White House Fruit Farm, 9249 Youngstown-Salem Road, Canfield; 330-533-4161.

Fall Pumpkin Festival, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., sponsored by Penn State-Shenango, downtown Sharon, Pa.; 724-983-2836.

Johnny Appleseed Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Lisbon Village Square, 105 S. Market St., Lisbon.

Oktoberfest, noon to 8 p.m., Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa.; 814-382-5115.

music

Dana Chamber Orchestra, 4 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Onstage

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

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

“The Philadelphia Story,SDRq 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

“They’re Playing Our Song,SDRq 1:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

Monday

Dances

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.

music

Tuba recital by Brian Kiser, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Mushroomhead with Final Trigger, Koheleth and Stygian, 7 p.m., Altar Bar, 1620 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; 800-745-3000.

Tuesday

music

Preston Reed (acoustic guitar), 8 p.m., Peace House, 204 Broadway at Elm Street, Youngstown; 330-747-5404.

YSU jazz ensembles, noon to 1:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330-746-3251.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Cavo with Shaman’s Harvest, American Bang and Atom Smash, 7 p.m., Club Gossip, 1743 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown;

Wednesday

Music

YSU jazz combos, 12:15 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Onstage

“Grand ‘Ole Jamboree,” 12:30 p.m., (dinner theater by 34west) Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

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, furnish your home or apt. 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. 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). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. 330-538-0444.

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.

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.

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.

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 different corn mazes with over 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, corn hold, swingset, food concessions and animal cut-outs for pictures. Hayrides and barrel train rides for an additional charge on 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 through 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 Ave.) 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 Friday 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.