ART

   » The works of local amateur photographers are flooding the walls of Weller Gallery at Davis Education and Visitor Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, Canfield, Ohio, through April 4. Ron Hovis and Lawrence Manski, both of New Wilmington; and Gloria Nugent of Transfer, Linda Mercadante of Sharon, and Ken and Sue Burke of Sharpsville have works on display. The gallery is closed on Mondays. Information: 1-330-740-7116.

   » Paintings by Christine McCullough are up Sunday through April 17 in Trumbull Art Gallery, Warren, Ohio. A reception is set for 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: 1-330-395-4876.

   » Thiel College students show their works Wednesday through April 16 in Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery, Howard Miller Student Center, Greenville.

   » Erie Art Museum shows large-scale nude photographs by John Edwards, the sculptor's first exhibition of photographs, Tuesday through May 21. A reception is set for 7 p.m. April 24. Information: 1-814-459-5477 and www.erieartmuseum.org

   » "Bricks, Paws and Claws," the work of artist Melanie Moldovan and photographer Andrea Nagy, who capture a combination of Cleveland architecture, antiques and wildlife, is on display daily through April 30 at CanalWay Center, Cleveland MetroParks, Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio. Information: 1-216-206-1000 and www.clevelandmetroparks.com

   » Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, is hosting a site-specific installation by Kori Newkirk through May 23. Information: 1-216-421-8671 and www.contemporaryart.org

   » View colorful "Spring Things" pictures by photographer George Buza daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through April 13 at Rocky River Nature Center, Cleveland MetroParks. Information: 1-216-206-1000 and www.clevelandmetroparks.com

   » Showing through June 6 in Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, Ohio: sculptures by Kiki Smith, Joseph Beuys, Christian Holstad and others that depict the human body; works by Nancy Spero, David Wojnarowicz, Barry Gollop and others that examine the body as a marker of sexuality, race and gender; 20th century works on paper; paintings and sculptures from 1950-80 that show the major movements of the era; and real and imagined home spaces that appear inhabitable but have no architectural function. Information: 1-440-775-8665 and www.oberlin.edu/allenart

BLUES

   » Cleveland Fats sets the groove Saturday in Yankee Lake Inn. Sax man Doc Thomas opens at 7:30 p.m.

   » Johnny Winter launches the blues into hyperdrive at 9 p.m. Friday in the Cellar, Struthers, Ohio. Steve Vuich opens. Information: 1-330-750-0199 and www.cellarrocks.com

   » Upbeat blues musician Elray Johnson of Farrell sets the mood at 7 p.m. today and 6 p.m. Saturday in Cicero's Victoria's Vineyard, Warren, Ohio. Information: 1-330-856-4144.

   » Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater shows his fans "A Real Good Time" Saturday in Moondog's, Blawnox, Pa. Information: (412) 828-2040 and www.vallelywebdesign.com/gurutu/moondogs/

CHORAL

   » Dana Chorale of Youngstown State University sings works by Mozart, Britten, Purcell, Monteverdi and others at 8 p.m. today in St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown. University Chorus will join for works by Thomas and Paul Simon.

   » Ensemble Amarcord, a male a cappella ensemble of former choirboys from St. Thomas Boys Choir, Leipzig, sings at 4 p.m. Sunday in Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh. Tickets and information: (412) 682-4300 and www.shadysidepres.org

   » Pittsburgh Camerata sings works by Renaissance composers Palestrina, Monteverdi, Weelkes and others, and contemporary composers Frank Ferko, Eric Whitacre and John Tavener at 8 p.m. Saturday in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday 21 in Carnegie Museum of Art, both in Pittsburgh. The music slides that will be projected at the shows are related to art exhibitions on the Hudson River School and British prints on display in the Carnegie. Tickets: 1-412-421-5884 and www.pittsburghcamerata.org

CHRISTIAN

   » The See Spot Rock Tour, one of last year's most successful live rock events, stops at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Allen Theatre, Cleveland. 12 Stones is joined by Skillet, Pillar, Grits and Big Dismal at this year's event. Tickets and information: 1-800-766-6048 and www.playhousesquare.com

   » Club Laga, Pittsburgh, hosts the See Spot Rock Tour with the same lineup at 6 p.m. Friday. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, at Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: 1-412-431-4950 and www.clublaga.com

CLASSICAL

   » The Grove City College Symphonic Concert Band will present its first concert of the spring semester at 8 p.m. Friday in Ketler Auditorium, Pew Fine Arts Center. The program includes "Strategic Air Command" by Clifton Williams, "Variations on a Korea Folk Song" by John Barnes Chance and "Chester Overture" by William Schuman. The concert will also feature the Grove City College Wind Ensemble performing "American Overture" by Joseph Wilcox Jenkins and the children's march "Over the Hills and Far Away" by Percy Aldridge Grainger. The show is free.

   » Pianist Lang Lang, whose album "Live at Carnegie Hall" is selling well, plays live at the University of Akron's Thomas Hall at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Information: 1-330-972-7570 and www.ejthomashall.com Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » Youngstown State University's Dana Chamber Winds play at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday in Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown. Dana String Studio holds a recital at 8 p.m. March 25 in Bliss Recital Hall, YSU.

   » Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott tackle works by Schubert, Poulenc and Beethoven at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh. Tickets: 1-412-392-4900 or www.pittsburghsymphony.org

   » The annual Dana Showcase Concert, which includes many campus bands, choral groups and orchestras, lifts spirits at 4 p.m. March 28 in Powers Auditorium, Youngstown. Tickets: 1-330-744-0264, 1-330-747-1212, the Powers box office and Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the cast of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and guest performers including Pat Sajak, Paula Zahn, John Lithgow, Tommy Tune, Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Daniel Rodriguez, Cook, Dixon and Young and others play music written by Fred Rogers at 8 p.m. March 27 in Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. Tickets: 1-412-392-4900 or www.pittsburghsymphony.org

COMEDY

   » Television's "King of Queens," Kevin James, will be the king of Benedum Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Pittsburgh. Tickets: 1-412-456-6666 and www.tickets.com

   » Gallagher promises a wet and wild time at 7 p.m. April 25 in Byham Theatre, Pittsburgh. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday at 1-412-456-6666 and www.tickets.com

   » Crackin' up at Funny Farm Comedy Club, Liberty, Ohio: Jeff Dunham at 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets and information: 1-330-759-HAHA and www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com

   » Improvising at the Improv, Cleveland: sound effects guru Michael Winslow of "Police Academy" fame at 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday; and 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Reservations: 1-216-696-4677 and www.clevelandimprov.com

   » The Improv's Homestead club offers: Kevin Pollack, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Friday; 7, 9 and 11 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday; and Guy Torry, 8 p.m. March 25; 8 and 10 p.m. March 26; 7, 9 and 11 p.m. March 27; and 7 p.m. March 28. Information: 1-412-462-5233 and www.improv.com

   » Getting the last laugh at Jr.'s Last Laugh, Erie: Rik Roberts, Tim Northern and Sonya King, today through Saturday; and Basile and Matt Vickey, March 25-27. Information: 1-814-461-0911 and www.jrslastlaugh.com

   » Tom Foss is the prescription for Primary Health Network's "Laughter is the Best Medicine" fund-raiser at 7 p.m. April 15 in Tiffany's Banquet Center, Brookfield. Foss has appeared on television on Comedy Central, "America's Funniest People," "Comedy Tonight" and "Nightshift." He has both written for and appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and been heard on radio's "The Bob & Tom Show." Michael Wright will host the evening, which raises money for the medically underserved. Tickets: 1-724-342-3002, Ext. 208.

COUNTRY

   » Don Williams believes in you at 8 p.m. July 10 in Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse, Burgettstown. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: 1-724-947-1900 and www.pepsiroadhouse.com

   » The circle will remain unbroken when the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band plays May 21 in Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh. The band, which scored a hit with "Mr. Bojangles," picked up three Grammy awards for its third "Will the Circle be Unbroken" album. Information: 1-412-432-0333 and www.calliopehouse.org Tickets go on sale Monday at 1-412-394-3353 and www.proartstickets.org

   » John Conlee entertains Friday in Uptown Theatre, Washington, Pa. Tickets and information: 1-724-223-8101 and www.uptowntheatre.info

   » Lonestar sings big hits "I'm Already There" and "Amazed" March 26 in Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. Jimmy Wayne, whose hits include "I Love You This Much," opens at 8 p.m. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » Lonestar corrals Sunday at Canton Palace Theatre, Canton, Ohio. Jimmy Wayne opens at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

DANCE

   » KanKouran, featuring members from the United States, Africa and the Caribbean, present an evening of dancing and drumming in the West African tradition at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: Grove City College Bursar's Office, second floor, Crawford Hall, and 1-724-458-2215.

   » Nederlands Dans Theater entertains at 8 p.m. today and Saturday in Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Tickets: 1-412-456-6666 and www.tickets.com

DRAMATIC STAGE

   » Kent Trumbull Theatre builds "The House of Bernarba Abla" by Federcio Garcia Lorca at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Kent State University, Trumbull Campus, Champion. Donnagene Palmer heads the cast of a family of women after the death of a family patriarch, set just before the Spanish Civil War. Information and reservations: 1-330-847-8700.

   » Clarks Mills United Methodist Church Drama Disciples present "The Mystery of Montley's Manor" at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and March 26 and 27 in the church, 3813 Hadley Road. Proceeds will benefit local Christian outreach programs. Information and reservations: 1-724-475-1100.

   » George Walker's "Zastrozzi," a Gothic melodrama about a master swordsman pursuing the man responsible for his mother's death, is staged by Youngstown State University at 8 p.m. March 25-27 and April 2 and 3, and 3 p.m. March 28 and April 4 in Spotlight Arena Theater, Bliss Hall. Anthony Genovese of Shenango Township has a role, and Holly M. Massaro of Sharon is assistant stage manager. Reservations: 1-330-941-3105.

   » "Miss Saigon," a story of love between an American GI and a Vietnamese bar girl, captures emotion at Carousel Dinner Theatre, Akron, Ohio, through May 2. Shows are at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, at 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and at 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 1-800-362-4100 and www.carouseldinnertheatre.com

   » "Say Goodnight, Gracie," Rupert Holmes' play of the lives of George Burns and Gracie Allen, sets the punchline at 7:30 p.m. today and Tuesday through March 25, 8 p.m. Friday and March 26, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and March 27 and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday and March 28 in Byham Theatre, Pittsburgh. Tickets and information: 1-412-456-6666 and www.tickets.com

   » Chuckles and chills are on the menu as Main Course Murder, an audience participation murder mystery dinner theater, presents "A Cannoli Caper" at 7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 30 at Holiday Inn MetroPlex, Liberty, Ohio. Written by playwright Jan Kennedy, the play takes place at a speakeasy in 1932 Chicago, where a mob boss has summoned the members of his family to tell them someone is out to kill him. The audience is invited to play detective and help the characters bring the play to its conclusion. Directed by Patricia M. Fagan, the cast features local performers Ed McAtee, Denise Sculli, Jim Petuch, Laura Little, Katie Libecco and Roger Gaskins. Reservations: 1-330-759-0606 or 1-888-447-0606.

   » "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!" a revue on the absurdity of love for those who have loved and lost, dreamt of love or simply loved, is playing through June 27 at Hanna Theatre, Cleveland. Shows are at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets and information: 1-800-766-6048 and www.playhousesquare.com

   » The Marx Brothers meet Karl Marx in the Dario Fo farce "Accidental Death of an Anarchist," which Pittsburgh Public Theatre stages through April 4 in O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh. Tickets: 1-412-316-1600 and www.ppt.org

   » "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" a comedy by Terence McNally about affluent habits and petty prejudices, is set for 8 p.m. March 26 and 27, April 2, 3, 9 and 10 and at 2:30 p.m. April 4 in Oakland Center for the Arts, Youngstown. Tickets and information: 1-330-746-0404 and www.oaklandcenter.com

ETC.

   » Carol Novosel and Ansambl Karavan will hold their 15th annual Ukrainian Egg Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. April 11 at Billy's Black and Gold, Sharon. More than 300 Ukrainian eggs -- also known as psanky -- will be displayed and sold, and patrons are invited to learn to create their own egg in a free demonstration area. Novosel with debut a new line of traditionally-styled Ukrainian egg art. Homemade seasonal ethnic foods, made by Ansambl Karavan dancers and friends, will be sold, and profits benefit the troupe. Kielbasa, halushki, stuffed cabbage, Chicken Kiev, and seven varieties of homemade piroghi will be available, as well as a display of baked goods and Easter bread.

   » Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh, offers "Splashes of Spring" for its Spring Flower Show Saturday through April 18. The show features tulips, snapdragons, Easter lillies and thousands of other flowers and plants. Information: 1-412-622-6915 and www.phipps.conservatory.org

   » Tickets go on sale Friday for the 57th Annual Shrine Circus, which is booked for 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 23; 11 a.m. and 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 24; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. April 25 in Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: 1-412-642-1800 and www.mellonarena.com

FILM

   » Academy Theatre, Meadville, screens "Triplets of Bellville," a French animated film about a bicyclist training for the Tour de France who is kidnapped by the French mafia and rescued by three former music hall stars, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: 1-814-337-8211 and www.academytheatre.info

   » Slippery Rock University hosts a free screening and discussion of "Martin Luther" at 7 p.m. March 25 in Strain Behavioral Science Auditorium.

   » "Tokyo Godfathers," a Japanese anime film of three homeless bums who discover a baby in the snow and strive to reunite the child with its parents, is running in Harris Theater, Pittsburgh. A festival of Quebec cinema with films including "The Great Seduction," "The Decline of the American Empire," "Leola" and "The Red Violin" runs Friday through March 25. Information: 1-412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org

   » Regent Square Theater, Edgewood, shows: "Japanese Story," starring Toni Colette as a geologist looking after a Japanese businessman in the Australian outback, opening Friday; "Citizen Kane," Sunday; and "Intermission," starring Colin Farrell in a comedy about hooligans and nasty cops in Dublin, 8 p.m. March 25. Information: 1-412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org

   » As part of its exhibition on John F. Kennedy and his assassination, Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, is showing these films: "Since," in which Warhol recreates the assassination with bananas and red cellophane, today and Friday; and "The JFK Conspiracy: The Case of Jim Garrison," an NBC news report critical of Garrison's JFK probe, and Oliver Stone's "JFK," 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Information: 1-412-237-8300 and www.warhol.org

   » "Naked World," depicting a year with artist Spencer Tunick, unspools at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Tower City Cinemas, Cleveland. Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, is showing Tunick's large-scale photographs of the nude body in public places through April 25. Information: 1-216-421-8671 and www.contemporaryart.org

   » Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh, shows "Picture Bride," the Sundance Film Festival award-winner about a Japanese woman who travels to Hawaii to marry a man she has met only through photographs and letters, at 7 p.m. March 25. Information: 1-412-431-1810 and www.silvereye.org

   » Showing at Austintown (Ohio) Movies today: "Elephant," Gus Van Sant's story of life in an Oregon high school, 7:05 p.m.; "The Dreamers," about an American studying in Paris during the student riots of 1968, 4:35 p.m.; "The Girl With the Pearl Earring," a fictional take on artist Johannes Vermeer and his relationship with the subject of one of his paintings, 7:10 p.m.; "21 Grams," in which Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro and Naomi Watts are brought together by an accident, 4:30 p.m.; "House of Sand and Fog," in which Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley battle for the rights to a house, 7 p.m.; and "In America," Jim Sheridan's picture of an Irish family that moves to New York, 4:25 p.m. Information: 1-330-779-0792 and www.austintownmovies.com

IRISH

   » Road to the Isles plays traditional music and dance of Ireland and Scotland at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Barrow-Civic Theatre, Franklin. Tickets and information: 1-814-437-3440 and 1-800-537-7769.

   » Lunasa dances with the "The Merry Sisters of Fate" at 8 p.m. Saturday in Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, Pittsburgh. The band accentuates the rhythm in traditional Irish songs. Mike Gallagher opens. Information: 1-412-432-0333 and www.calliopehouse.org Tickets: 1-412-394-3353 and www.proartstickets.org

JAZZ

   » Jim McNeely, who has played piano with Phil Woods, Chet Baker, Ted Kurson and Stan Getz, entertains at 8 p.m. Friday in Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown. He is composer-in-residence for Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and permanent chief conductor of Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra. Tickets: 1-330-941-3105.

   » Nelson Riddle Orchestra and vocalist Bryan Anthony perform a salute to Frank Sinatra at 7 p.m. April 3 in Butler Intermediate High School. The band is headed by Christopher Riddle, Riddle's son. Nelson Riddle teamed with Sinatra for the first time with "I've Got the World on a String" and they recorded more than 100 songs in 10 years Tickets: at radio station WISR, Friedman's Supermarkets and Bilo stores, all Butler.

   » Jazz pianist Joe Augustine holds court from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at Opus Twenty One, Howland, Ohio. For reservations and to make sure Augustine is in town: 1-330-856-2121.

   » Roger Hatfield shares his smooth sounds at 8 p.m. Friday at Cicero's Victoria's Vineyard, Warren, Ohio. Information: 1-330-856-4144.

   » Wynton Marsalis makes 7:30 p.m. "The Magic Hour" when he starts blowing his horn Tuesday in Mentor High School Fine Arts Center, Mentor, Ohio. Information and tickets: 1-440-205-3333, 1-440-255-1100, 1-800-445-9767, at Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com and www.mentorconcertseries.com

KIDS

   » The lovable bear created by Jim Henson and all his friends are coming to Powers Auditorium, Youngstown, to throw a party for their tiny friend, Tutter, in "Bear in the Big Blue House Live: Surprise Party!" Shows are at 7 p.m. today; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m. and 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: 1-330-744-0264, 1-330-747-1212, the Powers box office and Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » Warner Theatre, Erie, hosts "Sesame Street Live: Everyone Makes Music" at 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: 1-814-453-7117 and www.erieciviccenter.com Tickets: 1-814-452-4857, 1-330-747-1212, at Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » New Castle Playhouse presents "Pinocchio" at 7 p.m. March 26 and 27 and April 2 and 3 and 3 p.m. March 28 and April 4 Tickets: at the door.

   » Erie Playhouse Youtheatre stages "Wind in the Willows," based on Kenneth Grahame's book, March 26-28 and April 2-4. Tickets: 1-814-454-2852. Information: www.erieplayhouse.org

LOCAL ROCK

   » Chestnut Street Cafe, Sharon, serves up Triple Shot at 10 p.m. Saturday.

   » Manhattan plays dance music from the '60s to the '90s at 9 p.m. Friday in McMenamy's, Niles, Ohio, and 10 p.m. Saturday in Buzzy's Sports Bar and Grille in 10 Pin Alley, Hermitage. Information: www.manhattanband.com

   » Tully's Irish Pub, Sharon, invites people to get comfy with Velvet Love Couch at 9 p.m. Monday. Information: 1-724-981-3123 and www.quakersteakandlube.com

   » Clubbing in JW's Other Club, Radisson Hotel, Shenango Township: Total Package, 9:30 p.m. Friday; and Savoy, 10 p.m. Saturday. Information: 1-724-528-2501 and www.radisson.com/westmiddlesexpa

   » Locust Grove, Jefferson Township, hosts open mic nights at 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays when a band isn't booked.

   » Dance to the '50s show band sounds of Eddie & the Edsels at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Kuzman's in Girard, Ohio. Information: 1-330-545-8521 and 1-330-545-8995.

MUSICAL STAGE

   » Academy Theatre, Meadville, presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," the Clark Gesner musical that explores a day in the life of the Peanuts gang, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: 1-814-337-8211 and www.academytheatre.info

   » "Grease" starring Frankie Avalon is the word at 7:30 p.m. March Tuesday through March 25 in Warner Theatre, Erie. Information: 1-814-453-7117 and www.erieciviccenter.com Tickets: 1-814-452-4857, 1-330-747-1212, at Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

POLKA

   » Dick Tady will make Kuzman's in Girard, Ohio, the place to be at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Information: 1-330-545-8521 and 1-330-545-8995.

   » Dick Tady resurfaces Wednesday in SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, for a 3 p.m. show. Information: 1-877-767-5732.

   » Joe Fedorchak will get you dancing at Avon Oaks Ballroom in Girard, Ohio, at 4 p.m. Sunday. Dance to Austie's Combo every Wednesday evening. Information: 1-330-545-5716 and 1-330-545-8974.

POP

   » Cleveland State University Convocation Center hosts the Moondog Coronation Ball with Johnny Rivers, Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, the Turtles, Gary Lewis and the Playboys and Sonny Geraci at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: 1-216-687-5555 and www.theconvo.com

   » Al Green sings his classic hits "Let's Stay Together," "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" and more at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Palace Theatre, Cleveland. Tickets and information: 1-800-766-6048 and www.playhousesquare.com

   » Remember the Proclaimers, the brother Buddy Holly look-alikes who came out of nowhere with the hit "500 Miles," and quickly receded to nowhere? The boys have a new album, "Born Innnocent," and a gig at 8 p.m. Monday in Rex Theater, Pittsburgh. Al Stewart follows "Time Passages" at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, at Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » The Proclaimers will walk "500 Miles" at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Beachland Ballroom, Euclid, Ohio. Tickets and information: 1-216-383-1124 and www.beachlandballroom.com

ROCK

   » Styx sails into summer with Peter Frampton and Nelson on May 6 at Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio. Linkin Park and Korn team up with Snoop Dogg and the Used on Aug. 5. Tickets for those shows go on sale Saturday. Tickets are on sale now to see Aerosmith and Cheap Trick live on the edge June 28. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: www.blossommusic.com

   » Fleetwood Mac thinks about tomorrow at 8 p.m. June 10 in Post-Gazette Pavilion, Burgettstown. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: 1-412-562-9905 or www.post-gazettepavilion.com

   » Kid Rock shows off his arsenal of musical styles at 8 p.m. Friday in A.J. Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh, and 8 p.m. Saturday at Gund Arena, Cleveland. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » Tickets go on sale Saturday to see P.O.D. collect in advance at 7 p.m. May 9 at Tower City Amphitheater, Cleveland. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: www.towercityamphitheater.com

   » Sevendust, Cold and Atomship hit hard at 7 p.m. April 29 in Rock Club, Pittsburgh, the former Rock Jungle. The Strokes play at 8 p.m. May 12. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » Weird Al Yankovic sings parody versions of popular songs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Akron Civic Theatre, Akron. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, Hermitage and www.ticketmaster.com Information: 1-330-535-3179 and www.akroncivic.com

   » Rockin' at Odeon, Cleveland: Three Days Grace, 8 p.m. Friday, Edwin McCain, 9 p.m. Saturday; Hoobastank, 8 p.m. Monday; Bob Guiney, 8 p.m. Tuesday; and Great Big Sea, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets go on sale Friday to see Blondie on May 5, Default on May 7, and UFO on May 19. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: 1-216-574-2525 and www.theodeon.com

   » Eric Johnson takes a flying guitar leap off the "White Cliffs of Dover" at 8 p.m. Saturday in Rex Theater, Pittsburgh. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, Hermitage and www.ticketmaster.com

   » Donnie Iris raps Saturday aboard a boat of the Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh. The boat sails at 8 p.m. Information and reservations: 1-412-355-7980 and www.gatewayclipper.com

   » George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic groove at 9 p.m. March 27 at Phantasy Theatre, Lakewood, Ohio. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » Dream Theater will mesmerize you at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Agora, Cleveland; and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com

   » Rocking hard at Hard Rock Cafe, Pittsburgh: Reb Beach, 10 p.m. Friday; and Edwin McCain, 9 p.m. Sunday. Tickets go on sale at noon Saturday for Flickerstick's 9 p.m. April 22 show. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: 1-412-481-7625.

   » David Bowie sold out his May 17 concert in Benedum Center, Pittsburgh.

   » Toots and the Maytals set the reggae beat at 9 p.m. Tuesday in Club Laga, Pittsburgh. Tickets: 1-330-747-1212, at Kaufmann's or Iggle Entertainment, both Hermitage, and www.ticketmaster.com Information: 1-412-431-4950 and www.clublaga.com

   » Slammin' at Beachland Ballroom, Euclid, Ohio: Liars and Young People, 9 p.m. today; the Prodigals, who blend Irish folk, funk bass and contemporary rock, 9 p.m. Friday; and Linqua with Dan Bode, DrumPlay and KMOB, 9 p.m. Saturday. Tickets and information: 1-216-383-1124 and www.beachlandballroom.com

SPOKEN WORD

   » David Gergen, adviser to Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan and Clinton, lectures at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. Tickets: 1-412-392-4900 or www.pittsburghspeakersseries.org

   » Flock to Beachland Ballroom, Euclid, Ohio, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday for an open mic poetry slam. Featured performer Jim Dwyer reads at 8:30 p.m. Tickets and information: 1-216-383-1124 and www.beachlandballroom.com

Compiled by Joe Pinchot and Cary Snyder, Herald Staff Writers