Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local team takes on Team USA ($8 to $24) at Covelli Centre; 330-747-7825.

v “My Big Fat Gay Wedding,” 8 p.m.: This original comic musical ($15, $10 for seniors/students) by Rust Belt Theater spoofs the traditional wedding experience from a different perspective. It’s at Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

v YSU Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m.: New choreography in a variety of dance genres marks this performance $16, $8 for seniors and students) at Ford Theater, inside Bliss Hall, on the YSU campus; 330-941-3105. Due to the reconstruction of Wick Avenue, it’s best to park in the M30 Wick Avenue deck, accessible via Walnut Street.

v “Talk Radio,” 7:30 p.m.: Last chance to catch this production ($15) at Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue; 3307688-8739.

v April Macie, 7:30 and 10 p.m.: Comedian returns to the Comedy Cellar at Mojo’s Pub, 6292 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, for two shows ($20; $35 includes buffet dinner); 330-793-6656.

“The Son” (9 p.m., AMC and Sundance TV): Pierce Brosnan stars in the new 10-episode Western drama series “The Son.” He plays Eli McCullough, a ruthless Texas rancher leading his family empire through difficult times in 1915.

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-TV): In celebration of Good Friday, several ministers in the Valley are having a free event, “Meet Me at the Cross,” at the Covelli Centre. Rev. Gary Frost will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the event and invite the community to get involved.

Next, Mary Ann Dickson of Women of His Vision will discuss the fifth annual Women’s Rally in the Valley” at the Victory Christian Center.

Lastly, Debbie Kempers and Scott Lewis will discuss the Leadership Columbiana Resource Fair and Zombie 5K walk/run to raise funds for Project Brightside in Columbiana.

“A Conversation with Dee” (Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on WYTV-TV): Host Dee Crawford welcomes Jennifer Gray and Audrey Walker from Compass Family and Community Services. They will discuss all of the programs they offer as well as their upcoming fund raiser for Sojourner House.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Two free recitals on YSU campus

YOUNGSTOWN

The Dana School of Music will present two free recitals next week in Bliss Recital Hall: tuba-euphonium studio at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, and the chamber music ensembles at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The tuba-euphonium studio is directed by Brian Kiser and features students in his studio. Its program will include works by contemporary and classic composers such as Alec Wilder, G.F. Handel, Ludwig van Beethoven and Michael Forbes.

Directed by Joseph Kromholz, the chamber music ensembles feature both faculty and student performers who will perform music by Brahms, Beethoven and Mozart.