Today’s entertainment picks:

May 18, 2012 at 12:00a.m.

v Mill Creek Park Rib Burn Off, noon to 10 p.m.: Children’s activities and live rock music at Wick Recreation Area, McCollum Road, Youngs-town; 330-702-3000.

v “The Old Moon,” 8 p.m.: Theater veterans Liz Rubino and James McClellan present a night of cabaret-style music and drama. Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404

v “A Light in the Darkness,” 7 p.m.: Liberty High School presents this Holocaust drama in the school auditorium; 330-259-2301.

v “Seussical, the Musical,” 7 p.m.: Dr. Seuss characters come to life at Ursuline High School, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-4563.

v Polka jam, 7 p.m.: Friday night party at the Slovenian Home, French and Baldwin streets, Sharon, Pa.; 724-346-6056.

‘Big Friendly Giant’ at the Playhouse

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater presents Roald Dahl’s “The Big Friendly Giant” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The modern fairy tale is about an orphan and her newfound friend who demonstrate that heroes come in all sizes.

For more information or to make reservations call 330-788-8739.

Rick Springfield at Mountaineer

Chester, W.Va.

Rick Springfield will perform at the Harv auditorium at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort at 8 p.m. July 7.

Tickets are general admission by section and start at $20. They go on sale today at MORE@Mountaineer.com, etix.com and by calling 800-804-0468.

Race track is ready for the Preakness

Chester, W.Va.

Horse-racing fans can watch and wager on the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes Saturday at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort.

Mountaineer will feature the second leg of the Triple Crown live via simulcast from Pimlico both trackside and in the casino’s simulcast parlor. Advanced wagering will begin at the simulcast parlor at 10 a.m. with trackside opening at noon. Pimlico first race post time is 10:30 a.m. Post time for the Preakness is expected at 6:18 p.m.

Writers to meet

CANFIELD

Area writers are invited to the Monday Night Writers meeting from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Peaberry’s Cafe, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road. Led by author and professional writer Nancy Christie, the session will include writing exercises and discussions. Those with works-in-progress are welcome to bring copies for comments and critiques from the group. The fee is $10. Email Nancy Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.