Today’s entertainment picks:

April 19, 2019 at 12:00a.m.

v “Jesus vs. Zombies,” 8 p.m.: Only Rust Belt Theater could come up with this lighthearted musical. It’s a play within a play that looks in on a struggling community theater as it attempts to please all audiences with its Easter show. Admission is $15; $10 for students and senior citizens). The theater is in Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

v Jann Klose, 7 p.m.: The accomplished singer-songwriter returns to town for a show ($10) at Cedars West End, 706 Steel St., Youngstown.

v “Into the Woods,”7:30 p.m.: Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale morality musical is being presented by Youngstown State University Theater in Ford Theater, lower level of Bliss Hall; 330-941-3105.

v Geo C and Tha Storm, 9 p.m.: Funk band returns to El Cowboy, in the Wedgewood Plaza, intersection of New and South Raccoon roads, Austintown.

v Seafood fest, 3-7 p.m.: Fried fish and Greek style dishes and pastries at St. John the Forerunner Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman.

"The Blacklist” (9 p.m., NBC): Red (James Spader) and the Task Force spring into action to stop an anti-capitalist terrorist group from kidnapping and torturing the children of the one percent.

“The Future of Work” (10 p.m., HBO): The next Industrial Revolution is upon us, and the way we work in 2019 is already unrecognizable to previous generations. Whole industries are in the process of being automated, with workers being replaced by artificial intelligence and algorithms. America is only now grappling with the huge questions raised by this shift.

TV listings, B5

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Workshops focus on history research

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is launching a workshop series on how to research. Participants will learn from the pros with workshops in which MVHS staff members discuss the tools and techniques they use in archival research and collections care.

The first workshop, Exploring your Roots: An Introduction to Genealogy, is geared for the beginning genealogist, although experienced researchers will also find helpful information and tips. It will take place at 1 p.m. May 4 at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., downtown.

In addition to the class, attendees can schedule a two-hour private session with MVHS staff and visits to the Archives Library.

Cost for the workshop is $25 ($15 for MVHS members). Advance registration is required, and can be made at mahoninghistory.org, or by calling 330-743-2589.

Chorus is accepting summer bookings

YOUNGSTOWN

Just Friends, a volunteer community chorus comprised of 16 members and directed by Jodine Pilmer, is now accepting bookings for between May 30 and July 4.

The chorus has been performing at assisted living residences and for community organizations for the past two years. For information, call Marlene Strollo at 330-533-8789 or email marq637@zoominternet.net.