TODAY

TODAY

comedy

Comedy Show, 8 p.m., Sammy’s, 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-5585.

Onstage

“Death Defying Acts,SDRq 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“Quilters,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Billy Greer (of the rock band Kansas), 7 p.m., East Liverpool Motor Lodge, 2340 Dresden Ave., East Liverpool; 330-386-5858.

Kurtis Blow, 6:30 p.m., The Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St., Youngstown; 877-701-2024.

Friday

comedy

Bill Scott, 9:45 p.m., Funny Farm comedy club at the Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; 724-906-6164.

dances

Oldies dance with DJ Bugger, 7 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8521.

Music

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

Onstage

“Death Defying Acts,SDRq 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.,SDRq 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

“Quilters,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

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

Saturday

comedy

Bill Scott, 8 p.m., Funny Farm comedy club at the Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; 724-906-6164.

dances

Super Bowl dance party with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown; 330-980-8929.

Polka dance with Fred Ziwich, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8521.

Music

Red Dust Mountain Boys, Stoney River Band, Country Sunrise Special, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; 330-898-6891.

Onstage

“Death Defying Acts,SDRq 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

“Quilters,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse , 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Rap-punzel,SDRq 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

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

special events

Murder Mystery Theater “Cruise Into Murder,” 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Byzantine Center at the Grove, 3801 Shady Run Road, Youngstown; 330-788-4622.

Sunday

Lectures

John Righetti on “Similarities and Differences Between Carpatho-Rusyns and Slovaks,SDRq 2 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Church, East Market Street, Warren; 330-544-0107.

Onstage

“Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.,” 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

“Quilters,” 3:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Rap-punzel,SDRq 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

Outdoors

Pioneer Pavilion: Past & Present, 2 p.m., Pioneer Pavillion, Old Furnace Road Youngstown.

Tuesday

Children

Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green Thumb,SDRq 7 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

Lectures

Rita Cosby, author of “Quiet Hero: Secrets from My Father’s Past,” 7 p.m., McKay Auditorium at Beeghly Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3302.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Buckcherry, 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

Justin Townes Earle, with Jessica Lee Mayfield, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Wednesday

Children

Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green Thumb,SDRq 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

DANCES

Jitterbug dance, 7 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8521.

Music

Music at Noon Clarinet Studio Recital, 12:15 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, The Beecher Center, Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Ongoing

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. Admission: adults, $11; children 2-18 and senior citizens over 65, $10, children under 2 free. Call for group rates. Closed Thanksgiving. 412-322-5058.

Ursuline Center, “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9. Eight-week sessions. 330-726-9400.

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. Open 10-6 seven days. 330-538-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Familiar Faces: Memorable Media Personalities,” a collection of photographs from WKBN television and radio and WFMJ, and sketches of television talent from the 1950s, through March 15. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Admission: $4 for adults; $3 for senior citizens and college students; and $2 for children. Admission includes a guided tour. For additional information visit www.mahoninghistory.org or call 330-743-2589.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St., Girard. Hours: 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sunday each month. Admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children, $2; under six, free. 330-545-6162.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh; Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.; noon-5 Sun. 412-622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Make reservations from 8-5 Mon.-Fri. Hours: 10-5 Sun.-Fri., 10-7 Sat. 412-237-3400.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. 330-941-3512.

Crandall Gallery, Mount Union College, Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m. 330-823-2083.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Hours: By appointment only Nov. 28-Memorial Day. 330-637-2006 or 330-637-1020.

Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony, Pa. Reservations suggested for weekends. 724-452-7341 or 888-821-4822 or www.harmonymuseum.org.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. 330-824-2575.

Hower House, University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron. Admission: Adults, $6; senior citizens (65+), $5; students, $2; children 6 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates for 10 or more. Hours: noon-3:30 Wed.-Sat. 330-972-6909.

Hubbard Historical Society’s McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Regular open house schedule, 2 to 5 p.m. second Sunday monthly. Tours at other times may be arranged by calling 330-534-4247.

Kent State University Museum, in Rockwell Hall, corner of E. Main St. and South Lincoln, Kent. “Collectors and Collecting,” through June 24; “Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen,” through Sept. 4. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Thursday; noon-4:45 Sun. 330-672-3450.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. 724-662-3490.

NASA Glenn Visitor’s Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. Hours: 9-4 Mon.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat. and holidays; 1-5 Sun. Open Memorial Day. 216-433-2000 or www.visit.grc.nasa.gov

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. “Motorcycles on Main Street,” through May 29. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). 330-394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Ohio Statehouse Museum, Columbus. Information about Ohio government and history. Open 9 -5 weekdays; noon-4 weekends; closed holidays. Admission is free. 614-728-9234 or 888-644-6123 or www.OhioStatehouse.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 8-3 daily. Tour guide at the facility. 330-533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. 330-544-2143.

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. 330-532-1018 or 330-532-3941.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Groups by appointment, two weeks notice please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Archives library hours: noon-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon to 7 Thu.; noon-4 first Sat. monthly. Closed holidays. 330-743-5934.

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.

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.

Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., Newton Falls. Bluegrass concert, 7-11 p.m. third Sat. every month. Cost: $9 ages 16 and older; $3.50 ages 10-16; under 10 free if accompanied by an adult. 330-540-9861 or 330-646-2134.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Ave., Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. 330-509-2277.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 Tue.

Warren Jr. Military Band, Musicians age 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. 330-542-2613.

NATURE

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. 330-533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Closed Mondays. 10-5 Tue.-Fri. and Sun. and 10-6 Sat. 330-584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Hours: closed until April. 330-836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hours: Closed for season. 330-539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens, open daily from dawn to dusk; education center, hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri.; 9-1 Sat.; 1-4 Sun. Group tours by appointment only. 330-533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. 330-740-7107.

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, Closed Sundays and Mondays. 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.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. fourth Thursday monthly. Walk-ins welcome. 330-747-6932.

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.