Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

vConcert for Kolya, 3 p.m.: A benefit concert featuring pianist Edward Bak and tenor John Camuso will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman. Funds will help buy prosthetic legs for Kolya Denykin, a Russian orphan.

vDana Chamber Orchestra, 4 p.m.: Enjoy the afternoon with music in Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown.

vJohnny Appleseed Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: There’s nothing like the apple harvest in the fall. The festival takes place on Lisbon Village Square, 105 S. Market St., Libson.

v“Chicago,” 2:30 p.m.: The top-flight musical is on stage at the Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown.

vDance party DJ Ron Chick, 6:30 p.m.: Put on your dancin’ shoes for the event at the Saxon Club, Meridian Road, Austintown.

“DEXTER” (9 p.m., Showtime): Fans of this killer drama series are undoubtedly still haunted by the chilling images of last season’s finale, in which Dexter (Michael C. Hall) discovered the body of his wife, Rita, in a bathtub full of blood. As Season 5 opens, Dexter finds himself feeling responsible, even guilty. Unable to deal with the trauma, he makes a drastic decision that will impact everyone around him.

“the simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox): Those spunky kids from “Glee” seem to be everywhere these days. Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Amber Riley lend their voices to the 22nd season opener of “The Simpsons,” an episode that has Lisa attending a performance arts camp.

“The Amazing Race” (8:30 P.M., CBS): Buckle up tight and pack your parka for the 17th edition of “The Amazing Race.” This season the intrepid globe-trotters will stop by the Arctic Circle. Brrrr.

“Desperate Housewives” (9 p.m., ABC): Vanessa Williams joins the fun — and the shenanigans — on Wisteria Lane as “Desperate Hosewives” kicks off its seventh season.

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Magic shows

Youngstown

Magician Paul Gertner will perform “Ten Fingers” for adults and children 10 and older at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Butler Institute of American Art’s Beecher Center Auditiorium. There is limited seating. The cost is $35 for reserved Gold Circle seating and $25 per person reserved for general seating. He also will perform “The Art of Magic” for children 10 and younger, accompanied by an adult. This show is at 2 p.m. Oct. 17 only. The cost is $20 per adult and $15 per child. Reservations are due by Oct. 11 by calling 330-743-1107, ext. 210, to reserve tickets with credit card or send a check made payable to BIAA and send to Attn: Magician, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. Tickets will be mailed.

Free comedy show

youngstown

Youngstown Comedy Syndicate, an alliance of comedians working to produce and promote comedy shows in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, will present a free show at 9:30 p.m. Oct.7 at the Lemon Grove in downtown Youngstown.