Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

v The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, 3 p.m.: Cats, dogs and a few other animals steal the show ($12, $22, $32 and $46) in this family-friendly act at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren; ticketmaster.com.

v Buddy Rich Big Band, 7 p.m.: This big band continues in the tradition of its late namesake ($20). Opening the concert will be Boardman High School Jazz Ensemble I. It’s at Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v White House Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Take a ride out to the farm and sample some regional specialty foods at this annual fair. White House Fruit Farm is at 9249 U.S. route 62, south of Canfield; 330-533-4161.

v “The Children’s Hour,” 8 p.m.: An adult drama ($10, $8 for seniors and students) on stage at Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; 330-675-8887.

v “The Upper Room,” 7:30 p.m.: An original Easter musical (free admission) at Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown Poland Road, Youngstown.

“Party Over Here” (11 p.m., Fox): The new late-night sketch comedy series “Party Over Here,” executive produced by The Loney Island comedy trio (Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone), continues its maiden run with another half-hour of much-needed laughter.

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

LOCAL TOPICS ON TV

“A Conversation With Dee” (today at 6:30 p.m. on MyYTV, and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on WYTV and 8:30 a.m. on WKBN): Host Dee Crawford’s guests will be Rev. Willie and Ella Peterson from the Center for Community Empowerment who will be hosting their first event, “Celebrate Life Emerald Gala,” to raise funds to provide financial assistance and increase awareness about the growing need for organ donors.

“Community Connection” (Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on 21 WFMJ-tV and 11 a.m. on WBCB-TV): The Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County organization is celebrating “March for Meals” to inform the community of its services. Karen Barr and Linda Jenkins will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the campaign.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Boardman High jazz festival

BOARDMAN

The 16th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will take place at 7 p.m. Monday in the Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave.

The event will feature BHS Jazz Ensembles 1, 2 and 3, plus special guest artist Mike Tomaro, a saxophonist, composer and educator from Pittsburgh.

Tickets are $3 ($2 for students, free for senior citizens) at the door.

Ensemble 3 will perform “Moondance” and “Sick and Tired.” Ensemble 2’s selections will include “Sugar” by Stanley Turrentine and Sonny Rollins’ “Doxy.” It will also premier “Be Cool,” a new tune by Tomaro.

Ensemble 1’s program will include Buddy Rich’s “Dancing Men,” “Groovin’ Hard” and “Big Mama Cass.” The ensemble will open for Buddy Rich Big Band tonight at Powers Auditorium.