Today’s entertainment picks:


Today’s entertainment picks:

v “Ragtime,” 7:30 p.m.: Musical by Top Hat Productions delves into America’s roots. Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

v “Annie,” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.: Family entertainment presented by Crown Theater at Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; 330-482-9915.

v Sportsman’s Hunting and Fishing Show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Demonstrations and deals for the outdoorsman at Eastwood Expo Center, Niles; 330-544-8951.

v Ice Wine Festival, noon to 5 p.m.: The sweetest and finest of Ohio wines are the focal point of this event at five participating wineries in the Grand River Valley area; grandrivercellars.com or 440-466-3485.

v Mark Riccadonna, 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.: Dinner packages are available for this homegrown comedian’s standup show at the Funny Farm, lower level of Mojo’s Pub and Grill, 6292 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-759-4242 or 330-793-6656.

“Deion’s Family Playbook” (10 p.m., OWN): Former pro sports great Deion Sanders returns to prime time in “Deion’s Family Playbook.” It’s a reality series that follows his daily life as the father of five and a football coach at a charter school he cofounded.

“Saturday Night Live” (11:30 P.M., NBC): “The Big Bang Theory” Emmy-winner Jim Parsons hosts and musician Beck performs. Bazinga!

For complete listings, see TV Week magazine, included with today’s paper.

LOCAL TOPICS ON TV

“Community Connection” (Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on 21 WFMJ-TV, and 11 a.m. on WBCB): Spring is right around the corner, Keith Kaiser, horticulture director, Mill Creek MetroParks will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss Mill Creek MetroParks, various events for the spring and how the community can become a member of the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens located in the park.

Next, Sylvia Jennings and Kim Johnson will discuss a new program, “Growing Great Kids” for mothers of toddlers in conjunction with the Mahoning County Educational Service Center.

“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. today and 6:30 a.m. Sunday on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone will be joined by Tom DeToro, president of the Youngstown Playhouse Board of Directors, and Carla D. Gipson, director of the upcoming musical “The Wiz.”

“A Conversation with Dee” (8:30 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV): Host Dee Crawford’s guests will be Dr. Leon Vassilaros and Julius Poole of the Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation. March has been designated National Kidney Month to raise awareness about the disease.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Workshop focuses on LGBTQ violence

YOUNGSTOWN

An interactive workshop on violence against LGBTQ persons will take place at 9 a.m. March 17 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.

Admission is free for the public, and $15 for professional counselors and social workers.