Today

Today

music

Rocco Monaco Band, 7 p.m., Briarfield Manor, 461 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown.

Outdoor Music

Jack Vasko & Company, 7 p.m., Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Park, Boardman Township; 330-726-8105.

Flea market and concert with Gary Markasky Project, Kent Cox, Marla Sgro and Mad Riverman, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Buffalo Hollow, 51367 Dickson Road, Petersburg, OH; 330-426-2299.

John Gabriele, 7 p.m., Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St., Struthers, OH; 330-755-7977.

Rocco Monaco Band, 7 p.m., Briarfield Manor, 461 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Elvis Costello and the Imposters, 7 p.m., Trib Total Media Amphitheater (formerly Amphitheatre at Station Square, One Station Square West Lot, Pittsburgh, PA; 412-323-1919 or 800-745-3000.

Friday

Children

“Pinocchio” in Lecture Hall A, 7 p.m., Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-847-0571.

Dances

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

onstage

“All Shook Up” by Stage Left Players, 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

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

“Clue, the Musical,” 8 p.m., Tara, 3665 Valley View Road, Clark, Pa.; 724-962-3535 or 800-782-2803.

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

“The Dixie Swim Club,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Ave., Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“The Rose Tattoo,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

Rust Belt Theater Company presents “Reasons to Be Pretty,SDRq 8 p.m., Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

Outdoor Music

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

FX Project, 7 to 9 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-922-8399.

Saturday

Dances

Ballroom dancing with Jim Frank Combo, 8 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New Castle, Pa.; 888-284-7599.

Oldies dance with DJ Ron Chick (POF and DARE), 7 p.m., Belleria Banquet Center, Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-980-8929.

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

Fairs, Festivals

Fireworks, food and music by Jim Golen, 5:30 to 10 p.m., Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center; 330-547-2151.

Strawberry Festival and Craft Bazaar (440-576-0496 or 440-576-2108), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH; 440-576-6636.

Youngstown Heritage Simply Slavic Festival, noon to 11 p.m., downtown Youngstown, 300 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

onstage

“All Shook Up” by Stage Left Players, 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

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

“The Dixie Swim Club,SDRq 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Ave., Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“The Rose Tattoo,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

Rust Belt Theater Company presents “Reasons to Be Pretty,SDRq 8 p.m., Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

Outdoor Music

Zoso with The Kellys, 6 to 11 p.m., Warren Community Amphitheatre, 303 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-922-8399.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Atlanta Rhythm Section, 7 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7114.

Sade and John Legend, 8 p.m., Consol Energy Center, 1001 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-542-1800.

Taylor Swift, (800-745-3000), Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-323-1919.

Sunday

Dances

Eddie Vallus Band II, 3 to 7 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.; 877-767-5732.

Men’s Night Celebration Dance, 6:15 to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; 330-518-8891.

Fairs, Festivals

Strawberry Festival and Craft Bazaar (440-576-0496 or 440-576-2108), noon to 5 p.m., Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH; 440-576-6636.

ONSTAGE

“Camille,SDRq 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

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

“The Dixie Swim Club,SDRq 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Ave., Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“The Rose Tattoo,SDRq 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

Outdoor Music

Loren Coler, 2 to 4 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave, Columbiana; 330-482-2656.

Jim Frank Combo, 7 p.m., Tod Park, Lawrence Avenue, Girard; 330-545-4625.

Patriotic music with local choirs, 6 p.m., Waterworth Memorial Park, 866 Sunset Blvd., Salem.

Steve & Diane, 6 p.m., Harding Park, 249 Roosevelt Drive, Hubbard; 330-534-3098.

Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, 7 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-793-0718.

Sales, Shows

Beaver Township Ruritan annual Father’s Day Car Show, 1 to 5 p.m., South Range High School, 11300 Columbiana-Canfield Road, North Lima, OH; 330-549-2163.

MOnday

Children

“Pinocchio” in Lecture Hall A, 10:30 a.m., Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-847-0571.

Fundraiser

Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic’s 14th Annual Golf Classic, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Trumbull Country Club, 600 Golf Drive NE, Warren; 330-372-5127.

Music/movies

Canfield Community Band, 7 p.m., Canfield Village Green, U.S. routes 224 and 46, Canfield.

Dixieland Dandies, 7 p.m., Poland Village Town Hall, 308 S. Main St., Poland; 330-757-2112.

Free outdoor movies, Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown; 866-448-7849.

Tuesday

Children

“Pinocchio” in Lecture Hall A, 10:30 a.m., Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-847-0571.

Madcap Puppet Theatre presents “It’s One World with Many Stories‚ö“ 10 a.m., Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County-Austintown, 600 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-6982.

outdoor music

Sunshine Riders, 7 p.m., Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown; 330-793-0718.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

G. Love and the Special Sauce, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, 8 p.m., First Niagara Pavilion, 665 Route 18, Burgettstown, Pa.; 800-745-3000.

Wednesday

Children

“Pinocchio” in Lecture Hall A, 10:30 a.m., Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-847-0571.

Madcap Puppet Theatre presents “It’s One World with Many Stories,” 10 a.m., Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County-Austintown, 600 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-792-6982.

Outdoor Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, 7 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7114.

Jim Frank Trio, 7 p.m., Woodworth Park, Luther Avenue between Market St. and Southern Blvd., Youngstown; 330-549-9552.

The Al Ray Combo, 7 p.m., The Commons at Greenbriar, 8060 South Ave., Boardman Township; 330-758-8855.

The Jim Frank Combo, 7 p.m., Woodworth Park, Luther Avenue between Market St. and Southern Blvd., Youngstown; 330-549-9552.

polka

Jim Frank Combo, 7 p.m., Woodworth Park, Luther Avenue between Market St. and Southern Blvd., Youngstown; 330-549-9552.

Ongoing

ART

Akron Art Museum, One South High, Akron. “All Star Jazz: The Photographs of Herman Leonard and Saarah Kabot: Unfolding Space,” through July 10; “Flora,” featuring works from photographers from the early 20th century to present day, July 16-Oct. 23; “Kaleidoscope Quilts: The Art of Paula Nadelstern,” through Oct. 2. Cost: adults, $7; students and seniors (65+), $5; children 12 and under, free. Hours: 11 -5 Wed.-Sun.; 11-9 Thurs. Closed major holidays. 330-376-9185.

Andy Warhol Museum, General Robinson and Sandusky streets, Pittsburgh. Hours: 10-10 Fri.; 10-5 other days; closed Mon. 412-237-8300.

Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. 330-394-3384.

Blue Heron Art Gallery, 600 Main St., Volant, Pa. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun. 724-652-0752, 724-533-2606 or www.blueherongallery.com.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. 330-332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Russell Maddick: Recent Work,” through Aug. 28. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. 330-609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Brian Beeghly: Iconic West,” through July 31; “Russell Maddick: Recent Work,” through Aug. 28; “The 75th National Midyear Exhibition,” June 26-Aug. 28 (meet the artists 1-3 June 26); “Georges Dynes: Holograms,” July 10-December; “Ira Thomas: Photographs,” through Dec. 2011. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 330-743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Reinberger Gallery in the Gund Building, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5 Tue., Thu., Sat. and Sun.; 10-9 Wed. and Fri.; closed Mon. 216-421-7407.

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

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. Hours: 11-8 Tue. and Thu.; 11-4 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. 724-652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Kent State Downtown Art Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Kent. Hours: Noon-5 Wed.- Fri. and 10-4 Sat. 330-676-159 or galleries.kent.edu.

Langenheim Memorial Library, Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. Free and open to the public. Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 724-589-2106 or www.thiel.edu/cbi.

Mary Schiller Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron, Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. Hours: 10-5, Mon., Tue., Fri., Sat.; 10-9 Wed., Thu. 330-972-5951.

McDonough Museum of Art, on the campus of YSU. “Passionate Practice,” three collectors and their stories, through July 22 (reception 6-9 June 25); “Painting on Paper” 25 works by Alex Kuthy, through July 22 (auction 7:30 p.m. June 25). Hours: 11-4 Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free. 330-941-1400 or www.mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “The Bison–American Icon,” tells the remarkable success story of the rescue of the Great Plains bison from extinction and the significance of the bison and the prairies to all people, Friday through Aug. 14. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Wish You Were Here,” for more than 100 years, visitors to Mill Creek Park have been sending heartfelt messages to friends and family on the back of photo postcards. This vintage postcard collection features treasured park vistas and recognizable icons, through Dec. 2011. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Hours: 11-4 Wed-Sat. or call for an appointment. 330-482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. 330-941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg (third building south of Knesal Hardware). The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Hours: 1-3 p.m. First Sunday monthly. 330-542-9810.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown, and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. 330-743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. 330-399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 330-395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. 330-718-2696.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. 330-941-1400.

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.

Market Square, 6406 Kinsman-Nickerson Road, Kinsman. 12 shops including 100,000 used books, antiques, collectibles, new and used housewares and hardware, wallpaper/borders, soda fountain. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10-5 Sat. and Sun. 330-876-3178.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 6037 E. Market St., Warren. Antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Tue.-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. 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. 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. 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.

Hubbard Historical Society’s McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Regular open house schedule, 2 to 5 p.m. second Sunday monthly. No open house in June. 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.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, behind Avalon Springs (the old Mercer County Home), about one mile north of Mercer Borough on PA Route 58. Open Sundays, 1-5 p.m. through October.

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. 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.

Salem Historical Society Museum, 208 S. Broadway, Salem. Special exhibit: “Made in Salem, Ohio 1840-1956,” featuring local industries, through October. Hours: 1-4 Sundays. 330-337-8514.

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 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, 1244 Shannon Road, 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. each month. Cost: $9 ages 16 and older; $3.50 ages 10-16; under 10 free if with 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 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. 330-542-2613.

NATURE

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Group tours by appointment. 330-665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 10-5 daily, May–October; (closed major holidays). 330-375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Tickets at 216-635-3303; Zoo 216-661-6500.

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.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9:30-6 May 28-Sept. 5. 412-665-3640 or 800-474-4966.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Over 350 animals on safari. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed.-Mon. Closed Tuesdays. 330-539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Hours: 11-7 Wed.-Sun. and holidays Memorial Day through Labor Day. 330-740-7126.

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.

Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course, open for the season. 330-740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, Hours: Open weekends through April, noon to 4 p.m. 330-740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, Par 3 Golf Course, batting cages, and tennis and volleyball courts open for the season. 330-740-7114.

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. 330-549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., 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.