Today’s entertainment picks:

February 22, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

v “A Few Good Men,” 2 p.m.: The military courtroom drama is on stage at Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

v “I Remember Mama,” 2 p.m.: A warm and sweet play at Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

v “Shrek, the Musical,” 2 p.m.: Shrek, Donkey and the rest of the gang come to life at Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., Columbiana; crowntheaterproductions.org.

v “Last Laugh,” 2:30 p.m.: An old-school comedy duo gets back together in this comedy-drama at Youngstown Playhouse’s Moyer Room; 330-788-8739.

v Pasta cook-off and wine tasting, 12:30 p.m.: Local chefs and wine makers will compete in this benefit for the American Heart Association Heart Walk at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren; 330-372-2215.

The 87th annual Academy Awards (8 p.m., ABC): He’s done the Emmys twice and the Tonys four times. Now, Neil Patrick Harris gets his first chance to usher us through Hollywood’s biggest night. Will he be the host with the most — or will he have us lunging for the remote long before they hand out the trophies we really care about?

“The Walking Dead” (9 p.m., AMC): If “The Walking Dead” has taught us anything, it’s to not trust strangers. So we’ll be keeping a wary eye on new guy Aaron (Ross Marquand) until we know exactly what he’s up to.

“Downton Abbey” (9 p.m., PBS): The period drama’s season concludes in a whirl of Oscars counter-programming.

“Grantchester” (10 p.m., PBS): Sidney encounters violence in the season finale.

TV listings, b8

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Memorable Meals tickets available

YOUNGSTOWN

Tickets are on sale for the second annual Memorable Meals Mahoning Valley, which will take place in Stambaugh Auditorium’s Grand Ballroom on April 26 from 2 to 5 p.m.

With the theme Dining Across Cultures, the event will feature local cuisine from a variety of cultures, including pierogi, spinning- bowl salads, Italian greens, corned beef, hot peppers, pulled pork, creme sticks and more.

Participating restaurants include Kravitz Delicatessen, Dog House Hot Dogs, Avalon Downtown, Abruzzi’s, Charlie Staples, Plaza Donuts and more.

There also will be libations from local wineries and breweries, local chefs producing classic dishes made with locally grown produce and meat, and a presentation by local historian Tom Welsh on his book, “Classic Restaurants of Youngstown.”

Proceeds will benefit Grow Youngstown’s subsidized share program, Stambaugh Auditorium, and the Tyler History Center’s development of new education and community outreach programs.

Tickets can be purchased at the Stambaugh box office, 1000 Fifth Ave., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by phone at 330-259-0555 and online at StambaughAuditorium.com.