Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

v “Carmen,” 7:30 p.m.: Opera Western Reserve will present this great piece of musical theater ($20 to $75) at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555.

v “Mom’s Gift,” 8 p.m.: Comedy ($12, $10 for students) continues at Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

v “Shirley’s Valentine,” 7:30 p.m.: A poignant one-woman show about a middle-class housewife ($17.50, includes dessert at intermission) at Selah Dessert Theater, 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers; 800-838-3006.

v Home Free, 7 p.m.: A cappella vocal act makes its Mahoning Valley premiere (sold out) at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.

v Blue Siren, 9 p.m.: Popular cover band will get party going at Los Gallos, 685 Boardman- Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-965-1307.

“Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC): Among those featured on tonight’s episode of “Shark Tank” is a sharp 10-year-old who created a lemonade-stand venture to help other kids start their own businesses while having some fun. Let’s hope he’s not into outsourcing.

TV listings, C3

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Kirkmere students in opera ‘Carmen’

YOUNGSTOWN

Forty students in Kirkmere Elementary School’s creative and performing arts program will perform in Opera Western Reserve’s production of “Carmen” tonight at Stambaugh Auditorium.

The students will be in the Street scene and as part of the chorus, under the direction of vocal music teacher Molly Gavin. The opera starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 330-259-0555 for tickets.

Appreciation night for first responders

YOUNGSTOWN

Ryes Craft Beer and Whiskey and Imbibe Martini Bar, both at 124 W. Federal St., downtown, will have an appreciation night for first responders tonight from 6 to 9 with free appetizers.

Christmas concert at Westminster

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.

The Westminster College Symphony Orchestra will present its Christmas Pops! concert Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. Admission is free.