Ticketmaster events are sold at Macy’s and Giant Eagle, both Hermitage; ticketmaster.com; and at 330-747-1212.
ART
• Catch “The Horse” exhibition (which was in New York City last fall) at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, through May 24. From palenontology to anthropology, worship to warfare and evolutionary biology to equestrianism, “The Horse” is a complex and fascinating exhibition. Info: carnegieMNH.org
• Photography by Martin Weber in “A Map of Latin American Dreams” documents images of the ethnicity in black-and-white portraits through Saturday in Silver Eye Center for Photography, South Side, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-431-1810 or silvereye.org
• Accomplished Pittsburgh-area painter Matt Gualtieri, and Jenn Wertz, a painter and founding member of the rock band Rusted Root, debut “Rubbing Sticks Together,” a show of both of their artwork, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Mendelson Gallery, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-361-8664.
• A selection of artwork by Robert Qualters, “Autobiographical Mythologies: A Life in Art,” makes its debut with a reception at 6:30 p.m. March 13 in Joy Be Galleries, 3583 Butler St., Pittsburgh.
• Rastislav Misik’s new photographic work, “Banska Stiavnica,” co-presented with Point Park University, will be on display through April 8 beginning with a reception at 6 p.m. Friday in Filmmakers Galleries, Pittsburgh. Also on display, “Transformation,” work by local and national bead artists. Info: 412-682-4111.
• Meet artist Chuck Woods from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday or check out his paintings, “50 Years of the Real,” on display through April 12 at Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown. Also on display through April 5 is an exhibition of holograms by Ana Maria Nicholson, “Portraits in Laser Light.” Info: 330-743-1711.
CLASSICAL
• Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Randall Craig Fleischer, presents “East Meets West,” part of the Masterworks series, at 8 p.m. Saturday in Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Youngstown. Info: 330-744-0264 or youngstownsymphony.com
• Tenor Dean Kokanos performs at 4 p.m. March 14 in Shadyside Presbyterian Church with the accompaniment of soloist J. Christopher Pardini and the church’s Chancel Choir. Info: 412-682-4300 or shadysidepres.org
COMEDY
• Stand-up comedian Sinbad stops by Hilarities Fourth Street Theatre, Cleveland, for shows tonight through Sunday. Also, former Saturday Night Live star Norm MacDonald performs March 13 and 14 and Full House’s “Uncle Joey,” Dave Coulier, performs March 19 through 22. Info: 216-241-7425 or ticketfusion.com
• Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong perform their special blend of irreverent and satirical comedy at 8 p.m. Friday at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, during a stop in their Light Up America tour. Info: 412-456-6666 or pgharts.org
• D.L. Hughley performs Friday through Saturday and Harland Williams performs March 12 through 15 at the Improv Comedy Club and Dinner Theatre, Homestead, Pa. Info: 412-462-5233.
DANCE
• Dance to the oldies with Ivory Coach at 8 p.m. Friday or try polka with Al Hreno at 8 p.m. Saturday in Kuzman’s Lounge, Girard, Ohio. Also, catch a jitterbug dance Wednesday.
DRAMATIC STAGE
• Fyodor Dostoevksi’s “Crime and Punishment” will be performed through March 27 at Cleveland Playhouse. Info: 216-795-7000.
• Tennessee William’s classic “A Streetcar Named Desire” comes to life at 8 p.m. March 13 and 14 and at 3 p.m. March 15 and will feature out-of-town actress Pam Wilterdink as Blanche du Bois in performances at Kent State University’s Trumbull campus, Warren, Ohio. Info: 330-675-8887.
• A play by “West Wing” creator and producer Aaron Sorkin about the idea that created the television, “The Farnsworth Invention,” makes its Cleveland premier March 13 through April 11 at Beck Center for the Arts. Info: 216-521-2540.
• Relationships get as turbulent as the high seas in Je’Caryous Johnson’s acclaimed play “Love Overboard” about a cruise ship captain and his passengers and crew, on stage at 8 p.m. March 27 in Powers Auditorium, Youngstown. Info: youngstownsymphony.com
ETC.
• This is the last week to shoot down the ice at 50 mph with a vertical drop of 70 feet at Ohio’s only public ice chutes, Chalet Toboggan Chutes, open through Sunday, weather permitting, on Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation between U.S. 42 and Route 82 in Strongsville. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 6 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
• The Duquesne Light Home & Garden Show in the Pittsburgh Convention Center, downtown, continues through Sunday. There are 1,500 exhibits over nine acres. Info: pghhome.com
FESTIVALS
• Catch live bluegrass music, maple syrup demonstrations, house tours, and fresh maple products at the Maple Syrup Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and March 14 and 15 in Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas, Ohio. Info: Free, call 419-892-2784.
FILM
• “A Powerful Noise,” a documentary giving insight to the problems facing girls in the global fight against poverty, will be simulcast live at 8 p.m. today in celebrations of International Women’s Day at Tinseltown USA, Boardman, Ohio. Info: fathomevents.com
• The acclaimed documentary detailing the growth of the oil industry, “The Valley That Changed the World,” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. March 14 with free snacks and beverages at Barrow-Civic Theatre, Franklin. Ticket info: 800-483-6264, ext. 110.
• The Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival continues through Sunday in Pittsburgh. Info: www.cmu.edu/faces.
• Since WYSU is a media partner of the 33rd Cleveland International Film Festival, March 19-29, members of the public radio station in Youngstown (88.5 FM) can receive a $2 discount off of all tickets purchased for the festival at Tower City Cinemas in downtown Cleveland. Visit www.clevelandfilm.org for festival program updates, hotel specials, and more information.
JAZZ
• Jazz singer Barbara Knight, Shenango Township, performs along with the red hot rhythm talents of pianist Mike Murray, drummer Nathan Douds and bass player Tony DePaolis at 8 p.m. today in Nighttown, Cleveland. $10 cover.
KARAOKE
• Today: Sing along to oldies with Scott at 6 p.m. in Okay Corral, Stoneboro.
• Friday: Jim Hicks runs karaoke at 9:30 p.m. in Sidebar & Grille, Mercer; Simply Ed Karaoke plays at 9:30 p.m. in Thunder Alley in the Quaker Steak and Lube complex, Sharon; and catch karaoke with Lon Dogg at 8:30 p.m. in Royal Cafe, Sharpsville.
• Sunday: Sing along with Mic at 5 p.m. in Okay Corral, Stoneboro.
• Wednesday: Sing along with Mic at 9 p.m. in Okay Corral, Stoneboro; Jim Hicks is back at 7 p.m. in Sidebar & Grille, Mercer.
KIDS
• Disney on Ice presents Disneyland Adventure today through Sunday at Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Ticketmaster.
• Kids of all ages are invited to join the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse at 1:30 p.m. March 29 for Playhouse Disney Live at Chevrolet Centre, Youngstown. Ticketmaster.
• Sesame Street Live presents “Elmo Makes Music” on April 18 and 19 in Canton Civic Center and April 30 though May 3 in Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Youngstown. Info: Canton tickets at 330-489-3090 and Powers Auditorium tickets at 330-744-0264.
LOCAL BANDS
• Variety on the Square presents Chuck Thorpe and Friends, playing from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the old G.C. Murphy Building at 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer. There is an admission charge. Bring a chair. Inside venue. Info: 724-662-1490.
• Terry Dach plays at 9 p.m. Monday in Tully’s Irish Pub, downtown Sharon.
• Howard and the Point Five Band perform at 9 p.m. Saturday in The Caravan II Albergo, Sampson Street, New Castle. No cover.
• The Mudd Brothers rock the house at 9 p.m. Saturday in Sidebar & Grille, Mercer. Info: www.myspace.com/muddbrothers, or the bar at 724-662-6020.
• The Hern Brothers Band plays at 9 p.m. Saturday in Splitz Bar & Grille, Hermitage. Info: hernbrothers.com
• Tommy Chris teams up with Joey D. of Savoy for a gig at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Nick’s Inn 62, Sharon.
• 4 Times the Legal Limit plays at 9:30 p.m. Friday in Harry’s, Sharpsville. Then catch Five Deep playing at 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
• DJ Nick hosts a “Singles Pre-Weekend Hot Spot” dance for singles or couples at 8 p.m. today in Rosetta Stone Cafe and Wine Bar, 110 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Then catch Redline at 9 p.m. Friday and Ovation at 9 p.m. Saturday. “Sunday’s With Steve” is on at 2 p.m. Sunday. Catch “An Evening with Frank Sinatra” featuring Steve Fazzini at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Lites Out Jazz jams at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
• Groove Clinic cuts a rug at 7 p.m. Friday in Avalon at Squaw Creek, Vienna. Info: grooveclinic.net
• Rudy and the Professionals play at 10 p.m. Saturday in PaPa Louie’s Motocross Cafe & Finish Line, Brookfield. Info: 330-448-2242.
• Remedy rocks on Saturday in Steph’s Pub and Grille, Greenville. Info: remedyband rocks.com
• FX Project plays high-energy blues at 10 p.m. Saturday in No Names Bar and Grill, downtown Sharon. Info: thefx project.com
MUSICAL STAGE
• Ian Fleming’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” takes off March 10-15 in the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. Info: 412-456-6666 or pgharts.org; tickets: 412-471-6930
• “Dora the Explorer Live! - Search for the City of Lost Toys” treks to the Benedum Center March 20-22. Info: 412-456-6666 or pgharts.org; tickets; 412-471-6930.
• Thiel College choir hits the road for performances that will include works by composers Giovanni Palestrina, Claudio Monteverdi, John Ness Beck and Larry Flemming, as well as cello soloist Jaime Kirchhofer, of Hadley. Nearby shows will be held at 7 p.m. today at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Butler; 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Ashtabula, Ohio; and 7:30 p.m. March 13 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville. Info: 724-589-2149.
• A musical about a pair of kooky relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, “Grey Gardens,” hits the stage through March 29 at Beck Center for the Arts, Cleveland. Info: 216-521-2540.
• Cirque du Soleil presents Saltimbanco, a fun show containing elements of theater, dance and music along with spectacular costumes and lighting, on stage through Sunday at Chevrolet Centre, Youngstown. Info: 330-747-1212 or cirquedusoleil.com
• “Spring Awakening,” a tour of a Broadway play with music by Duncan Sheik that’s an adaptation of a 19th century German production, will be performed through March 15 at Palace Theatre, Cleveland. Info: 216-241-6000.
• Folk singer and songwriter Joan Baez performs at 8 p.m. today in Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-456-6666 or pgharts.org
• One of the world’s top ukulele players, Jake Shimabukuro, hones his craft at 8 p.m. Saturday at E.J.’s Back Door at University of Akron. Info: ejthomashall.com
• Country music singer Luke Bryan performs at 10 p.m. Saturday at Dusty Armadillo, Rootstown, Ohio. Info: dustya.com
• The New Castle Playhouse presents “Seussical the Musical,” a musical based on characters from the books of the beloved Dr. Seuss, playing through March 13, in Augustine Auditorium. Reservations and info: 724-654-3437 or newcastleplayhouse.org
•The marching band tradition comes to the theatrical stage for the first time in “Drumline Live” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron. Info: ejthomashall.com
• Freelance pianist and Westminster College graduate Dr. Matthew McCright performs a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Orr Auditorium on campus in New Wilmington. Info: 724-946-7270.
• Blues guitar legend B.B. King continues his farewell tour with a stop at 9 p.m. on March 27 at House of Blues, Cleveland. Info: 216-523-3593 or hob.com
• The musical “My Fair Lady” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through March 14 and at 2 p.m. March 14 in Pew Fine Arts Center, Grove City College. Tickets: 724-458-3331.
POP
• Singer Joshua Radin, a native of northeast Ohio, performs at 7 p.m. Friday at Kent (Ohio) Stage. Info: 330-677-5005 or kentstage.org
• Pop princess Britney Spears performs at 8 p.m. March 27 in Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Ticketmaster.
• David Cassidy, TV’s “Keith Partridge,” performs all his classic hits at 8:30 p.m. March 27 in Barrow-Civic Theatre, Franklin. Info: 800-537-7769.
• Singer Katy Perry spices things up at 8 p.m. March 28 at House of Blues, Cleveland. Info: 216-523-3593 or hob.com
ROCK
• Grove City College student radio station WSAJ hosts “Wake Your Neighbors,” an annual benefit concert featuring Philadelphia’s Jealousy Curve and Soraia and Pittsburgh bands Recession and Amplifiers at 7 p.m. Friday in Crawford Hall on the campus. Proceeds benefit Grace Food Pantry and student group Project Okello. Info: 724-450-1517.
• Punchline returns to Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. Saturday for a show at Diesel Club Lounge, Pittsburgh. Info: 412-431-8800 or liveatdiesel.com
• Ohio-based band Ekoostik Hookah jams at 8 p.m. Saturday at Kent (Ohio) Stage. Also, Rusted Root also performs on the stage at 8 p.m. March 14. Info: kentstage.org
• The punk rock band Swingin’ Utters plays at 8 p.m. Sunday in Agora Ballroom, Cleveland. Info: clevelandagora.com
• Rockers Shinedown dare you to move at 7:30 p.m. Monday with Saliva and Halestorm at House of Blues, Cleveland. Info: 216-523-3593 or hob.com
• Thursday plays on Monday when the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour drops by Agora Theater, Cleveland, at 5:30 p.m. with Pierce The Veil, Cancer Bats, Four Year Strong and Bring Me The Horizon. Info: clevelandagora.com
• Punk rock favorites, the Bouncing Souls, perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday with Dillinger Four and A.K.A.s at Mr. Small’s Funhouse, Millvale. Info: 412-821-4447 or mrsmalls.com
• Senses Fail lets it enfold you at 7 p.m. Wednesday with Haste the Day and Brokencyde at House of Blues, Cleveland. Info: 216-523-3593 or hob.com
• Michael Stanley plays minus his band at 9 p.m. March 13, 14, 20 and 21 at the Tangier, Akron. Info: 330-376-7171.
• Former Smiths’ frontman Morrissey performs at 7:30 p.m. March 17 in Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh. Ticketmaster.
• The Eagles check out of Hotel California for a show at 8 p.m. March 24 at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. Ticketmaster.
SPOKEN WORD
• Martha Raddatz, chief White House correspondent for ABC News who was honored with Peabody and Emmy awards for her coverage of Sept., 11, 2001, will speak at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday as part of the Trumbull Town Hall Celebrity Series in W.D. Packard Music Hall, Warren, Ohio. Reservations: 330-373-1900.
• Thiel College history professor Dr. David Buck connects the college’s global emphasis with the community’s role in global issues at noon March 12 in Howard Miller Student Center on campus in Greenville. Info: 724-589-2106.
SPORTS
• Smucker’s Stars on Ice, featuring Olympic, world and national champions, is at 3 p.m. March 21 at Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Info: starsonice.com or 412-642-1977.
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Compiled by Herald Staff Writers Patrick Connelly and Matthew Snyder
