Today

Today

Lectures

“Recovery of a lost work by author Kate Chopin” by Angela Pettitt and Bonnie James Shaker, 7 p.m., Penn State Shenango, Sharon Hall, 147 Shenango Ave., Sharon, Pa.; 724-983-2836.

Music

Shepherd of the Valley Bell Choir Concert, 2 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman, 7148 West Blvd., Boardman; 330-726-9061.

Onstage

“Just Give ’Em the News,SDRq noon and 7 p.m., Ted & Co., at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

“The Sound of Music,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

Special Events

“Disney On Ice’s “Prin-cesses and Heroes,SDRq 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, Youngstown; 800-745-3000.

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

Friday

Dances

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

Music

Big Band Sound of Packard Band Jingle Bell Swing, 7:30 p.m., Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren; 800-745-3000.

Onstage

“A Playhouse Christmas Carol,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“A Shakespeare Christmas Carol,SDRq 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-675-8887.

“How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,SDRq 8 p.m., by Rust Belt Theater Company, at Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

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

“Just Give SSRqEm the News,SDRq noon and 7 p.m., by Ted & Co., at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 866-482-5050.

“Miracle on 34th Street,” 8 p.m., by Crown Theater Productions, at Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; 330-482-9915.

“Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical,SDRq 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

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

“Three Wee Kings,SDRq 7 p.m., holiday musical performed by K-8th graders) Stage Left Players, 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Annie Moses Band holiday concert, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555.

Sales Shows

Cookie Walk, Soup and Craft Sale, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman; 330-758-7649.

Special Events

“Disney On Ice’s “Prin-cesses and Heroes,SDRq 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, Youngstown; 800-745-3000.

19th annual Boar’s Head Dinner, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St., Warren; 330-372-4998.

Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition Storytime, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 381 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-629-9436.

Hermitage Historical Society Christmas tours, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Stewart House, 5465 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-962-3266.

Saturday

Art Show

“Coming Home,SDRq a solo exhibition by Brian Hall opening reception, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., DNA Studios, 137 S. Park Ave., Warren; 330-980-8794.

Children

Fun with Mr. Puppet, 11 a.m., Tri-Lakes Public Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson; 330-744-8636.

Happy Birthday, Rudolph, 3 p.m., West Branch Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636.

Dance

The Stage Door Dance and Theater Arts Academy Holiday Dance Showcase, 1 p.m., Boardman Glenwood Middle School, 7635 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-757-1110.

Dances

New Brass Express, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.

Fundraiser

Hubbard High School Drama Boosters Night at the Races, 6 p.m., VFW Post 3767, 710 W. Liberty St., Hubbard.

lectures

“The Empty Hook” author Joe Dragovich, 2 p.m., Mahoning Valley Historical Society Carriag House, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-2589.

Music

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert featuring Jodi Benson, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

Angelo Babbaro and Friends, 7 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

Onstage

The Oakland Christmas Revue with Ballet Western Reserve, 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“A Shakespeare Christmas Carol,SDRq 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-675-8887.

“How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,SDRq 8 p.m., by Rust Belt Theater Company, at Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

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

“Just Give ’Em the News,SDRq noon and 7 p.m., by Ted & Co., at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 866-482-5050.

“Miracle on 34th Street,SDRq 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; 330-482-9915.

“Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical,SDRq 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

“The Sound of Music,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“Three Wee Kings,SDRq 7 p.m., (holiday musical performed by K-8th graders) Stage Left Players, 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

pop, rock, jazz

Tantric, with Love Turns Hate and Turbo Lovers, 8 p.m., Harley-Davidson Biketown, Interstate Boulevard, Austintown; ticketriver.com.

Special Events

“Disney On Ice’s “Princesses and Heroes,SDRq 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., Covelli Centre, Youngstown; 800-745-3000.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” holiday movie, 7:30 p.m., Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 800-743-8560.

14th annual Christmas Tea at the Log Cabin, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Plant’s Herb Farm B&B, 104 S. Foster Road, Mercer, Pa.; 724-301-3272.

19th annual Boar’s Head Dinner, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St., Warren; 330-372-4998.

Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Brentford House, 737 Myron St., Hubbard; 330-779-0348.

Hermitage Historical Society Christmas tours, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Stewart House, 5465 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-962-3266.

Project: Feed Our Valley Holiday Concert, noon to 4 p.m., Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980.

Santa’s Workshop, 2 p.m., Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-399-8807.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus, noon and 3:30 p.m., Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-395-1840.

“Let It Snow,SDRq 8 p.m., Westminster College planetarium, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa.

“Mystery of the Christmas Star,SDRq 6:30 p.m., Westminster College planetarium, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa.

“Nutcracker Sweets” party, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dublin Grange Theatre and Afterschool Arts Center, 6571 Fairground Blvd., Canfield; 330-518-4064.

LEGO Lovers Unite!, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Cortland Public Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland; 330-299-8120.

Legacy Dog Rescue’s Cookie Walk, noon to 6 p.m., Family Video, 4385 Kirk Road, Austintown.

Makerspace: DIY Gifts, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Brookfield Public Library, 7032 Grove St., Brookfield; 330-448-8134.

Riverside Railroad Train Club’s Christmas open house, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., The SCOPE Center, 8273 High St., Howland; 330-726-9535.

Sunday

Children

Storytime with Mrs. Claus, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-395-1840.

Music

A Festival of Choirs, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Lisbon, 111 E. Chestnut St., Lisbon; 330-424-5107.

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra: Stained Glass Concert, 3 p.m., St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman; 330-782-9783.

Onstage

“A Playhouse Christmas Carol,SDRq 2:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“A Shakespeare Christmas Carol,SDRq 3 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-675-8887.

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

“Just Give ’Em the News,SDRq 7 p.m., by Ted & Co., at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 866-482-5050.

“Miracle on 34th Street,SDRq 2 p.m., by Crown Theater Productions, at Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; 330-482-9915.

“Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical,SDRq 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

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

“Three Wee Kings,SDRq 2 p.m., (holiday musical performed by K-8th graders) Stage Left Players, Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; 330-831-7249.

Special Events

“Disney On Ice’s “Princesses and Heroes,SDRq 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Covelli Centre, Youngstown; 800-745-3000.

14th Annual Christmas Tea at the Log Cabin, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Plant’s Herb Farm B&B, 104 S. Foster Road, Mercer, Pa.; 724-301-3272.

Beatitude House Christmas at the Lake, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Poland; 330-549-3996.

Caring Santa Photos, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown- Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980.

Hermitage Historical Society Christmas tours, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Stewart House, 5465 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-962-3266.

Winter Nights at the Gardens 2014, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Caring Santa Photos, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown- Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980.

Holiday Open House, noon to 4 p.m., the Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Opening Reception for Ben Hauser exhibition, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Riverside Railroad Train Club’s Christmas Open House, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., The SCOPE Center, 8273 High St., Howland; 330-726-9535.

Monday

Children

Storytime with Mrs. Claus, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-395-1840.

Dances

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

Special Events

Blackburn Home Holiday Open House, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Blackburn Home, 6 Botsford Street, Youngstown; 330-757-2240.

Monday Movie Matinee & Discussion Group, 2 p.m., Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-399-8807.

Tuesday

Children

Santa’s Calling, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-726-8105.

Discussion

Chips and Chatter Book Club, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., Columbiana; 330-482-5509.

History in the Making discussion group, 7 p.m., Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-3490.

Jazz

Jazz concert, 6 p.m., Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem; 330-332-6297.

Music

Cortland Community Band, 7 p.m., Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-2945.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Chris Isaak, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; thekentstage.com.

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m., Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 800-745-3000.

Special Events

A Civil War Christmas musical program with Janet Moy, 6 p.m., Leetonia Community Library, 24 Walnut St., Leetonia; 330-427-6635.

Wednesday

Discussion

Anime and Manga Club, 6 p.m., Youngstown Public Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown; 330-744-8636.

Historical Fiction Book Discussion Group: “The Widow of the South” by Robert Hicks, 7 p.m., Howland Public Library, 9095 E. Market St., Howland; 330-856-2011.

Page Turners Book Club, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-744-8636.

Music

Shepherd of the Valley Bell Choir Concert, 10:30 a.m., Shepherd of the Valley- Howland, 4100 N. River Road, Howland.

Shepherd of the Valley Bell Choir Concert, 2 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley-Niles, 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles; 330-544-0771.

Special Events

Storytime with Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m., Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown- Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6980.

Blackburn Home Holiday Open House, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Blackburn Home, 6 Botsford Street, Youngstown; 330-757-2240.

Second Annual ’Twas the Night Before 5k, 6 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave., Columbiana; 330-482-2656.