Rodney Carrington at the Packard
Comedian Rodney Carrington will perform at Packard Music Hall on Nov. 7.
Carrington starred in the sitcom "Rodney" for two seasons on ABC and costarred with Toby Keith in the film "Beer for My Horses." His comedy special "Here Comes the Truth" appeared on Netflix, and he has released 11 comedy albums.
Tickets range from $60.50 to $151.05 with VIP packages also available and are available now through Ticketmaster.
First Fridays moving to Penguin City
With rain in the forecast, this month's First Fridays Youngstown festivities are moving to Penguin City Brewing, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown.
There will be Chalk on the Walk activities and a performance by the improv troupe Dinner Theatre Rejects as well as a vendors market from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. The social hour with Downtown Youngstown Partnership will take place at West 34, 34 W. Federal St., from 4 to 5 p.m.
Following First Friday will be a Party on the Lawn with the band Idora and the Wildcats from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St. Admission is free.
JCC offers trip to CMA, 'Hamilton'
The JCC of Youngstown is hosting a "Hamilton" and Cleveland Museum of Art bus trip on June 29.
Participants will visit the Cleveland Museum of Art for a docent-led tour, followed by dinner at Margaritaville. The day ends with a 7 p.m. showing of the musical "Hamilton." Seats are orchestra level.
The cost is $240 for JCC members and $295 for nonmembers. The cost is all inclusive.
Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. To register or for more information, call 330-746-3250 ext. 106 or email bwilson@jewishyoungstown.org.
Author plans book signing, workshop
Austintown author Nancy Christie will sign copies of her latest book "Moving Maggie: A Midlife Moxie Novel" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 381 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman.
"Moving Maggie" is the story of Maggie Cartwright, a woman who at 60 is hit with a series of unpleasant and definitely unwanted events, losing her job, her husband and her home. A subsequent move to a small rural community sparks a series of unexpected opportunities and helps her reclaim her "Move-Ahead Maggie" identity.
Christie also will be hosting a "Color Our World with Words: Writing Workshop" from 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 17 at Kinsman Public Library. Registration is required for adults and teens ages 16 years and older. Call 330-876-2461 for more information.
SMARTS plans June fundraiser
Tickets are on sale now for The Joy of SMARTS! fundraiser on June 27 at SMARTS, 25 E. Boardman St., Youngstown.
Attendees can dance to live music, watch art demonstrations, enjoy light appetizers and bid on art created by local artists. There will be a cash bar with bourbon tastings, wine and beer.
Tickets for the main event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. are $30. There also is a VIP Preview Party at 5:30 p.m. that includes hors d'oeuvres, artist meet and greets and early access to bidding for $55.
For tickets or more information, go to smartsartschool.org.
ACTS presents '70s musical revue
The musical revue "ACTS Sings! A '70s Summer" opens Friday at the ACTS Center for the Performing Arts, 40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon, Pa.
The revue features classic rock, pop and disco favorites showcasing a decade of musical innovation and cultural change performed at 40 Below, located in the lower level of ACTS.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and are available online at www.actspac.org and by calling 724-815-4388.
Conneaut theater goes to 'Oz'
The musical "The Wizard of Oz" opens Friday for a three-weekend run at Arlene's Broadway on Buffalo, 236 Buffalo St., Conneaut.
The stage version is based on the 1939 film and includes familiar songs such as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "If I Only Had a Brain" as well as the "Jitterbug" scene, which was written for film but didn't make the final cut.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, call 440-812-3343.
Straw Hat opens with 'Percy Jackson'
The Straw Hat Theatre summer season at Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula, opens with "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical."
The musical by Joe Tracz and Rob Rokicki is based on the best-selling books by Rick Riordan about the half-blood son of an Olympian god, his newly discovered powers and the mythological monsters that are after him. Christy Seymour is the Director and Jacob McKee is the music director.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and June 12-14. Tickets are $19 for adults, $17 for students, senior citizens and military and $15 for children ages 2 to 12 if purchased in advance at ashtabulaartscenter.org or by calling 440-964-3396. Tickets are $2 more purchased the day of the show.
