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Today

Comedy

Instant Shenanigans, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club at Mojo’s Pub and Grille, 6292 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-759-4242.

Music

Holiday concert by Grove City High School, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse, 138 S. Diamond St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-3800.

YSU Jazz Ensemble, noon, Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330-746-3251.

Onstage

“George & Henry Save Christmas,SDRq noon and 7 p.m., by 34west Theater, at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

Friday

Comedy

Janet Williams, 9:30 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club at Mojo’s Pub and Grille, 6292 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-759-4242.

The Live Show with Fat Neil Comedy, 9 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-333-1113.

Dances

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

Music

Children’s Youth Concert, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-399-4885.

Holiday Concert by Sharpsville High School, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse, 138 S. Diamond St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-3800.

Onstage

“A Christmas Carol,SDRq 8 p.m., by Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; 330-482-9915.

“Cinderella,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“George & Henry Save Christmas,SDRq 7 p.m., by 34west Theater, at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

“How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m., Rust Belt Theater Company, Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-398-6659.

“In the Spirit of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

Opera Western Reserve presents “The Barber of Seville,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-480-0693.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Tim O’Brien, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Special Events

Medieval Celebration of Christmastyme, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St., Warren; 330-372-4998.

Saturday

Children

Cinderella Brunch, noon, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-747-5175.

St. Nicholas Day Festival, 2 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., Boardman Township; 330-758-2727.

Teen Central Anime, 3 p.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren; 330-399-8807.

Comedy

Janet Williams, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Mojo’s Pub and Grille, 6292 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-759-4242.

Dances

POF/DARE Christmas dinner-dance with DJ Ron Chick, 7 p.m., Elm Tree Banquet Center, 170 Walton Ave., Struthers; 330-980-8929.

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

Music

Bluegrass concert with Matheson Family, Coney Carver & Rainbow Valley Boys, Saffle Brothers, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Johnson Community Center, 800 Gillmer Road, Leavittsburg; 330-898-6891.

Rock for Youth Charity Concert, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., O’Donold’s Irish Pub & Grill, 6000 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown; 330-270-2800.

Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 381 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman; 330-629-9436.

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert with Phil Keaggy and Natalie Sprouse, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

Onstage

“A Christmas Carol,SDRq 8 p.m., by Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; 330-482-9915.

“Cinderella,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m., Rust Belt Theater Company, Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-398-6659.

“In the Spirit of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Journeys,SDRq 7 p.m., a Nativity concert by Move Over Broadway, St. Michael Church, Route 46, Canfield; 330-533-6839.

Sales, Shows

American Holiday Fine Art & Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Model Train Open House, noon to 6 p.m., Youngstown Model Railroad Association, 751 N. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; 330-799-8691.

Once Upon a Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Ursuline Center, 4250 Shields Road, Canfield; 330-792-4150.

Schools

“A Classical Showcase,SDRq 7:30 p.m., by West Branch theater department, West Branch High School, 14277 Main St., Beloit; 330-938-4442.

special events

Medieval Celebration of Christmastyme, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St., Warren; 330-372-4998.

St. Nicholas Day Festival, 2 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-2727.

Youngstown Holiday Parade and Festival, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., downtown Youngstown, 20 W. Federal Street, Youngstown; downtown-youngstown.org.

Family Holiday Extravaganza, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Liberty Branch Library, 415 Church Hill- Hubbard Road, Liberty.

Light-up event, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Poland village square.

Old fashioned Williamsburg Christmas Party, 3 p.m., Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson; 440-576-0496.

Sunday

Dances

Del Sinchak Band, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; 724-667-8997.

Film

“Pegasus” (Morocco), 7 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-7683.

Music

Seraphim Chorus, 2 p.m., St. Patrick Church of Youngstown, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; 724-658-2084.

W.D. Packard Concert Band’s Annual Christmas Concert, 2 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-399-4885.

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s Stained Glass Concert Series, 4 p.m., First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-9753.

Onstage

“A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., by Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; 330-482-9915.

“Cinderella,SDRq 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“In the Spirit of Christmas,SDRq 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngs-town; 330-746-5455.

“Journeys,SDRq 5 p.m., by Move Over Broadway, Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

Sales, Shows

American Holiday Fine Art & Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Model Train Open House, noon to 6 p.m., Youngstown Model Railroad Association, 751 N. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; 330-799-8691.

Schools

“A Classical Showcase,SDRq 3 p.m.,SFlbWest Branch theater department, West Branch High School, 14277 Main St., Beloit; 330-938-4442.

Special Events

Community Christmas Event, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105.

Santa’s Wintertime Barn, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana- Canfield Road, Canfield; 330-533-7572.

Monday

Children

“Pups and Pages,SDRq 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren.

Preschool Storytime, 6 p.m., Cortland Branch Library, 212 N. High St., Cortland.

Preschool Storytime, 1 p.m., Lordstown Branch Library, 1471 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown.

Dances

Happy Feet Dance Productions lessons, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Weathersfield Fire Station 40, 2229 Gardenland Ave. SE, Niles; 330-518-8891.

Music

Stambaugh Youth Concert Band Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-747-5175.

Special Events

Cardinal’s Nest Christmas open house and tree lighting, 3:15 p.m., Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St., Youngstown; 330-788-5007.

Tuesday

Children

Christmas Bedtime Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., Columbiana; 330-482-5509.

Make Your Own Rockets, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Oh Wow! Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

Preschool Storytime, 1 p.m., Brookfield Branch Library, 7032 Grove St., Brookfield.

Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Cortland Branch Library, 212 N. High St., Cortland.

Preschool Storytime, 6 p.m., Howland Branch Library, 9095 East Market St., Howland.

Preschool Storytime, 1 p.m., Warren Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren; 330-399-8807.

Onstage

“George & Henry Save Christmas,” noon, 34west Theater, at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

Wednesday

Dances

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

Film

“Toll Booth” (Turkey), 7 p.m., Kent State University Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave., NW, Warren; 330-847-0571.

lectures

Virtual author chat with Debbie Macomber, 6:30 p.m., Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren.

Music

The Vocal Alliance barbershop quartet, 6:30 p.m., Howland Public Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland; 330-856-2011.

Dana School of Music Carols & Cocoa and Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-941-3636.

Onstage

“George & Henry Save Christmas,SDRq noon, 34west Theater, at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

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

Special Events

Supper with Santa, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105.

Ongoing

CHILDREN

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, Pa. Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sun. Admission: adults, $13; children 2-18 and senior citizens over 65, $12, children under 2 free. Call for group rates. Closed holidays. 412-322-5058.

OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 11 W. Federal St., Youngstown. General Admission is $8 per person, seniors and veterans $7, children under 24 months are free. “Make Your Own Rockets,” 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 6. “Paper Helicopters,” 3:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 20. Hours: Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun. noon to 4 p.m. 330-744-5914 or ohwowkids.org.

FLEA Markets

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, 3420 New Castle Road, West Middlesex. Hours: 9-5 Wed.-Sun. 724-528-2490.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market, 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: 10-6 Mon.-Fri., 10-5 Sat. and Sun. 330-876-3178.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Shoppe, 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, 8417 Mercer St., Pulaski, Pa. Hours: 6 a.m. to noon 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: 9-4 Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-dusk Fri. 330-227-3233.

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman (1/2 mile south of 224). Furniture, home accessories, furnish your home or apt. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Sun. 330-719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. SW, Warren. Hours: 8-4 Tue. and Sat. 330-399-8298.

Whistle Stop Flea Market, 809 N. Main St., Hubbard. NASCAR, Hot Wheels, Coca Cola. Huge selection of handbags, Murano glass, Rick’s Coins and Betty’s Blue Bagz are here, variety of good used furniture, in season local produce, large selection of new and vintage jewelry, glassware, tools and toys. Fresh in stock Avon with 20-percent off all brochure orders. Hours: 10-4 Fri.-Sun. 330-507-2033.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson. Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area. Open 10-6 seven days. 330-538-0444.

Wizard of Odds II, 4761 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Hours: 10-7 Mon.-Sat.; 10-6 Sun. 330-797-0444.

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. 330-503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 1244 Shannon Road, Girard, Sept.-May. 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.

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 p.m. Tue. 330-509-2277.

Seraphim Chorus, community chorus directed by Kris Harper, with members from Youngstown, Warren, and New Castle. New singers are welcome, especially tenors and basses. The chorus performs sacred and secular music. Call Kris Harper at 330-707-2144 or go to the website www.seraphim-chorus.com.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7 p.m. 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 p.m. Thursdays. 330-542-2613.

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.

Joy of Christmas Drive-thru Light Show, Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. 6-9 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. through Dec. 13, and everyday Dec.13-Christmas Day. The display will feature over one million lights and other holiday everts such as Santa’s Ice Castle, Teddy Bear Tea, Gingerbread House Contest, and Twas the Night before 5K Run. For information, call 330-482-3822.