Today’s entertainment picks:

June 3, 2012 at 12:00a.m.

v African-American Achievers Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Rides, games, food and cultural displays on Courthouse Square in downtown Warren; 330-399-6525.

v Gabriel and Friends, 7 p.m.: An outdoor concert at Tod Park, on Lawrence Avenue in Girard; 330-545-4625.

v Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, 2 p.m.: Free show kicks off the summer music schedule at Firestone Park in Columbiana; 330-482-2656.

v Sesame Street Live, 1 and 4:30 p.m.: The colorful children’s characters visit Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v “Broadway Bound,” 2 p.m.: Neil Simon’s popular play at New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“Adele live in london” (8 p.m., abc): “Adele Live in London” is a special that has the golden- voiced Grammy winner talking to Matt Lauer about the amazing year she’s had. Also included: highlights from her show at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

“2012 mtv movie awards” (9 p.m., mtv): Russell Brand is the host for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards,” which always amuses us with its play-it-loose vibe. The quirky categories this year include Best Kiss, Best Fight and Best On-Screen Dirtbag.

“GAME OF THRONES” (9 p.m., hbo): The brutal Battle of Blackwater may be over, but the fog of war continues to thicken as this astonishing fantasy series wraps up a season full of chaos, blood, betrayal and black magic. As usual, viewers will be delivered to several fronts: The traitorous Theon (Alfie Allen) is fighting to hold onto Winterfell; in the Riverlands, Jaqen gives Arya (Maisie Williams) a gift; in Qarth, Dany (Emilia Clarke) visits a wondrous place; and beyond the Wall, Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) confronts a major decision.

“drop dead diva” (9 p.m., lifetime): The “diva” quotient in “Drop Dead Diva” doubles as Kim Kardashian begins a multi-episode guest role as a notorious relationship guru in the Season 4 opener.

tv listings, B8

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

IHM parish festival begins this week

AUSTINTOWN

Immaculate Heart of Mary’s 29th annual parish festival will be Wednesday through next Sunday at the church grounds, 4490 Norquest Blvd. It will begin at 6 p.m. each night.

A free children’s fun run will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, followed by the 5K run. Registration begins at 5 p.m. The fee is $13 ($15 day of event). Go to ihmfestival5k.webs.com for a registration form.

There will be a polka Mass at 5 p.m. Saturday with Eddie Vallus and fireworks at 10:30 p.m. next Sunday. The festival also will feature drawings, games and amusement rides, a mechanical bull and a petting zoo, as well as a rummage sale, live music and food.

Jim Scott concert

YOUNGSTOWN

Singer-songwriter Jim Scott will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Elm Street at Illinois Avenue. Admission is $10. Scott is a co-creator of the “Green Sanctuary” program for churches to become more sustainable.