Happy Saturday, friends! I’ll take this weather today … and remember, the days start getting longer starting tomorrow for the next six months! Here’s what we know is happening on the longest night of the year! Cheers!

• The Apollo Maennerchor in Sharon, PA, has Makin’ Changes a at 7 p.m.
• Barrel Run Crossing Winery in Rootstown has their Annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Party with The Beach House Band at 7 p.m.
• Birdfish Brewing in Columbiana has Hayden Brooke at 7 p.m. at the Up Top.
• Cava Tapas and Wine Bar in Niles has Stan Miller at 6 p.m.
• CharBenay’s Wine on the River in Warren has Full House at 6 p.m.
• Chesty’s Blue Collar Tavern in Girard has karaoke at 10 p.m. with CK Entertainment.
• Coaches Burgers in Austintown Boardman, Poland and Salem have their Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at 7 p.m. with a crowd judging of sweaters at 9:30 p.m. Winner gets a $50 Coaches Gift Card!
• Cork & Cap Bottle Shop in Warren has their Christmas Party at 6 p.m. with Happy Hour Pricing all night at live music by Strums & Drums at 7 p.m. Wear an Ugly Sweater and get a special gift.
• Crickets Bar on Midlothian has their 9th Annual Ugly Sweater Party at 8 p.m. with live music by Goes Like This and a cash prize for the ugliest sweater of the night.
• The Funny Farm Comedy Club in the Lemon Grove on West Federal has Mike Head at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
• The Flying Pig in Salem has John Branch at 8 p.m.
• Los Gallos in Boardman has No Funk No Justice at 8 p.m.
• Greene Eagle Winery in Cortland has Christmas with Jim Gill at 6:30 p.m.
• Halliday’s Winery in Lake Milton has The Sums Divide at 7 p.m.
• Hartford Hills Winery in Fowler has DJ Platter at 7 p.m.
• Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails in Columbiana has The Conkle Brothers at 7 p.m.
• Hop Asylum Brewing in New Wilmington, PA, has Candy Apple Black at 8 p.m.
• J. Hicks on the Square in Mercer, PA, high Right Turn Clyde at 8 p.m.
• The Ice House Inn in Austintown has Huckin’ Fillbillys at 9 p.m.
• Jack’s Y-Two Bar & Grill in Howland has Jessie James Gang at 9 p.m.
• JR’z Pub in Austintown has a Christmas Party with Sector 7 at 9 p.m.
• Kennsington Grille in Boardman has their 1st Ugly Sweater Contest on Saturday with DJ Kevin starting at 8 p.m. Winner gets a $50 Kennsington Gift Card.
• Kyra Restaurant & Wine Bar in Warren has Kiki Connors at 7 p.m.
• Leon’s Sports Bar & Grill in Howland has Highland Rose at 9 p.m.
• Lil Paws Winery in Lake Milton has Richard Boston at 6:30 p.m.
• Longboyz Tavern in Champion has Emergency Alert at 9 p.m.
• Maize Valley Winery & Brewery in Hartville has Box of Squirrels at 7:30 p.m.
• Magic Tree Pub & Eatery in Boardman has an Ugly Sweater Party with the Airing of Grievances at 7 p.m. with prizes for ugliest sweater and best grievance!
• Margharita’s Grille in Girard has Mark Soini at 7 p.m.
• Mastropietro Winery in Berlin Center has J. J. Vicars at 7 p.m.
• Modern Methods Brewing Company in Warren has The Hawkeyes Festivus Celebration Show at 8 p.m.
• Mortal Keys Brewing in Jamestown, PA, has Re-Issue at 6 p.m.
• The New Manhattan in Hubbard has Haymaker’s Red & White Christmas Ball at 9 p.m.
• Nova Cellars Winery in Pulaski, PA, has Ryan Blakeman at 7 p.m.
• Numbers Brewing in Lisbon has their Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with live music from Cameron Pierson at 9 p.m.
• The Peter Allen Inn in Kinsman has Jim Moran at 7 p.m.
• Recon Brewing in Butler, PA, has Ryan Fennell at 7 p.m.
• Rhine Haus Bier Hall on Phelps Street has The Rex Taneri Band at 7 p.m.
• Rolling Mills Bar & Grill in Girard has Disco Inferno in the Ballroom at 8 p.m.
• Shaker’s Bar & Grill in Liberty has their Christmas Party at 7 p.m. with a DJ at 9 p.m.
• The Speakeasy Lounge in Warren has Dead Flowers at 7 p.m.
• Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts on Phelps Street has their Ugly Sweater Party with OLD SKOOL at 8 p.m.
• Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts in Boardman has The Dickey White Band at 8:30 p.m.
• Thelma’s Sports Nook in Sharpsville, PA, has their Ugly Sweater party with DJ Syd at 8 p.m.
• Thirsty Frog Bar & Grill in Austintown has Karaoke at 9:30 p.mUp A Creek in Howland has Cowboy Down at 8 p.m
• The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana has Ben Flint at 7 p.m.
• Westside Bowl on Mahoning Avenue has The End of the Fucking Decade Party with We, The Creature with Blastmaster Baker, Rebreather, Daggrs, Hawktopus, MCACM, Pseudoptics and Adam Jacobs. Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m.
• Whistle & Keg on West Federal Street has The Shoe Shine Boys at 8 p.m.

Happy Friday, friends. They fixed the Downtown Youngstown Christmas tree (again) and it’s decorated and will be flipped on at 4 p.m. so there are lots of street closings and parking bans Downtown today. But if you’re not down for that, here’s what else is happening in the area. Cheers!

Live Music & Events for Friday

• The Apollo Maennerchor in Sharon, PA, has Pink Moon at 7 p.m.

• Birdfish Brewing Up Top in Columbiana has Shiloh Hawkins with Mark Scheuring, Lilly and Emily Hawkins at 7 p.m.

• Butler Brewing in Butler, PA, has Tom Panei at 8 p.m.

• Cava Tapas and Wine Bar in Niles has The Richie Wilkins Trio at 6 p.m.

• Club Switch on Belmont Avenue has a Lip Synch Battle with DJ Martin & Poppy at 11 p.m. $50 grand prize. $5 cover at the door.

• Cork & Cap Bottle Shop in Warren has Joshua Lee Nelson at 7 p.m.

• El Cowboy Tex Mex Saloon in Austintown has Geo C and Tha Storm with No Funk No Justice at 6:30 p.m. as part of their second anniversary weekend!

• Crickets Bar on Midlothian has Whatevr at 8 p.m.

• The Dash Inn on Mahoning Avenue has The Ovation Band at 8 p.m.

• The Federal on West Federal Street has Dueling Pianos at 8 p.m.

• Halliday’s Winery in Lake Milton has The Berrys at 7 p.m.

• Hartford Hill Winery in Fowler has Morgan and Co Quartet at 7 p.m.

• Hollywood Gaming at the Mahoning Valley Race Course in Austintown has Wet Lemon in the H Lounge at 9 p.m.

• Hop Asylum Brewing in New Wilmington, PA, has Uncharted Course at 8 p.m.

• J. Hicks on the Square in Mercer has KGB at 8 p.m.

• Jack’s Y-Two Bar & Grill in Howland has DJ Scott Adams at 8 p.m.

• JR’z Pub in Austintown has Ezra’s Influence at 9 p.m.

• Leon’s Sports Bar & Grill in Howland has Denise Starr at 6 p.m.

• Maize Valley Winery & Brewery in Hartville has live music at 7:30 p.m.

• Mastropietro Winery in Berlin Center has Sounds Around Town at 7 p.m.

• Modern Methods Brewing Company in Warren has Christmas in the Square with Ryan Blakeman at 7 p.m. Bring an ornament for the tree and get $3 off any beer to-go!

• The Peter Allen Inn in Kinsman has John Reese at 7 p.m.

• Rhine Haus Bier Hall on North Phelps has Fred Ziwich at 6 p.m.

• Rolling Mills Bar & Grill in Girard has The Manhattan Band in the Ballroom at 8 p.m. and Ladies Night with DJ DannyT in the bar at 7 p.m.

• The Speakeasy Lounge in Warren has Davis & Henner at 7 p.m.

• Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts on Phelps Street has at Dueling Pianos at 8 p.m.

• Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts in Boardman has The Blue Collar Band at 9 p.m.

• Utopia Video Nightclub on Midlothian has Fabulous Fridays. Doors at 7 p.m., no cover before 10 p.m.

• The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana has Richard Boston at 7 pm.

• Vintage Estate Wine & Beer has Save Yourself at 8 p.m.

• Westside Bowl on Mahoning Avenue has Re-Issue and Juvenile Characteristics at 8 p.m.

Friday Karaoke & Events

• The Berlin Grille in North Benton has Karaoke at 8 p.m.

• The Boxcar Lounge at the B&O Station has Karaoke with Kimmie at 10 p.m.

• Greene Eagle Winery in Cortland has Karaoke with DJ Deb at 7 p.m.

• The Ice House Inn in Austintown has Simply Ed Karaoke at 9 p.m.

• Lanai Lounge has Karaoke with Bryan Ladd at 9 p.m.

• Piggy’s Sports Bar & Grill in Struthers has Karaoke with Cheryl at 9 p.m.

• Quaker Steak & Lube in Austintown has Karaoke with EQuality Entertainment at 8 p.m.

• The Rig in Howland has Karaoke at 10 p.m.

• El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Liberty has Rumba The Show Karaoke tonight at 9 p.m.

• Thirsty Frog Bar & Grill in Austintown has Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.

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The Best in Live Music

• The Apollo Maennerchor in Sharon, PA, has Sacksville Rhythm & Blues at 7 p.m.
• Birdfish Brewing Up Top in Columbiana has Swap Meet at 7 p.m.
• Café 422 in Warren has Mark Soini at 7 p.m.
• Ceders West End has Ruby Hornsby and Crash The Great at 10 p.m.
• Chrissy’s Lake Tavern in Mecca has a Stand Up Comedy Show at 9 p.m.
• Cork & Cap Bottle Shop in Warren has Simon Kenneally at 7 p.m.
• El Cowboy Tex Mex Saloon in Austintown has 7% Superstar at 9 p.m.
• Crickets Bar on Midlothian has Guys Without Ties at 7 p.m.
• The Dash Inn on Mahoning Avenue has Cin City & The Saints at 8 p.m.
• Factory 46 Tavern in Columbiana has JT Teis at 8:30 p.m.
• The Funny Farm Comedy Club in the Lemon Grove on West Federal Street has Kevin Farley at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
• Los Gallos in Boardman has Blue Siren at 8 p.m.
• Halliday’s Winery in Lake Milton has Ryan Blakeman at 7 p.m.
• Hartford Hill Winery in Fowler has Rock Jazz and Friends at 7 p.m.
• Hollywood Gaming at the Mahoning Valley Race Course in Austintown has The Vegas Band in the H Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Hop Asylum Brewing in New Wilmington, PA, has Gary Prisby at 8 p.m.
• J. Hicks on the Square in Mercer has the East & West CD Release Party at 8 p.m.
• Jack’s Y-Two Bar & Grill in Howland has Damian Knapp at 8 p.m.
• JR’z Pub in Austintown has Train Wreck at 9 p.m.
• Leon’s Sports Bar & Grill in Howland has Shultz & The I.C. at  p.m.
• Magic Tree Pub & Eatery in Boardman has RDNA at 8 p.m.
• Maize Valley Winery & Brewery in Hartville has Kevin Conway at 7:30 p.m.
• Mastropietro Winery in Berlin Center has The Basement Band at 7 p.m.
• Modern Methods Brewing Company in Warren has a Black Friday Dance Party with DJ Eric Alleman at 7 p.m.
• The New Manhattan in Hubbard has Government Cheese at 8:30 p.m.
• Noble Creature Cask House on East Rayen has ALBUM at 7 p.m.
• The Peter Allen Inn in Kinsman has The McCabes at 7 p.m.
• Reclamation Brewing in Butler, PA, has Jerry Johnston & Tom Menchyk at 8 p.m.
• Rolling Mills Bar & Grill in Girard has Rudy and the Professionals at 8 p.m. and Ladies Night with DJ DannyT in the bar at 7 p.m.
• Royal Oaks on Oak Street has a Dance Party for Emily’s Birthday at 8 p.m. with DJ Jason Murphy.
• Shaker’s Bar & Grill in Liberty has Randy Petrusovich at 8 p.m.
• The Speakeasy Lounge in Warren has Last Bobby Ray at 7 p.m.
• Steel City Bar & Grill on Midlothian has Rob Murphy at 5 p.m.
• Steel City Sports Bar & Grille in New Castle, PA, has Total Package Band at 9 p.m.
• Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts on Phelps Street has The Locals at 9 p.m.
• Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts in Boardman has a Back To the 90’s Party at 10 p.m.
• Thelma’s Sports Nook in Sharpsville, PA, has Re•Issue at 7 p.m.
• Up A Creek in Howland has The Sensations at 8 p.m.
• Utopia Video Nightclub on Midlothian has Fabulous Fridays. Doors at 7 p.m., no cover before 10.
• The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana has Ben Flint at 7 pm.
• Westside Bowl on Mahoning Avenue has Spirit of the Bear with The Labra Brothers and Very Good Friends upstairs. Doors at 7:30 p.m.
• The Youngstown Maennerchor on Mahoning Avenue has Tommy B at 8 p.m.

 Friday Karaoke & Events

• The Berlin Grille in North Benton has Karaoke at 8 p.m.
• The Boxcar Lounge at the B&O Station has Karaoke with Kimmie at 10 p.m.
• The Ice House Inn in Austintown has Simply Ed Karaoke at 9 p.m.
• Lanai Lounge has Karaoke with Bryan Ladd at 9 p.m.
• Piggy’s Sports Bar & Grill in Struthers has Karaoke with Cheryl at 9 p.m.
• Quaker Steak & Lube in Austintown has Karaoke with EQuality Entertainment at 8 p.m.
• The Rig in Howland has Karaoke at 10 p.m.
• El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Liberty has Rumba The Show Karaoke tonight at 9 p.m.
• Thirsty Frog Bar & Grill in Austintown has Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.

• The Apollo Maennerchor in Sharon, PA, has Longview at 7 p.m.
• Barrel Run Crossing Winery & Vineyard in Rootstown has Jim Gill at 7 p.m.
• Birdfish Brewing in Columbiana hasRick Stoffer at 7 p.m. at the Up Top.
• The Casual Pint in Boardman has Rick Bruckner at 7 p.m.
• Cava Tapas and Wine Bar in Niles has Matthis Boser at 6 p.m.
• Ceders West End on Steel Street has The Dinner Theater Rejects National Button Day Improv Show at 8 p.m.
• Charbenays Wine on the River has Bloody Mary Saturday until 5 p.m. and Full House at 6 p.m.
• Chesty’s Blue Collar Tavern in Girard has karaoke at 10 p.m. with CK Entertainment.
• Coaches Burger Bar in Austintown, Boardman, Poland and Salem have $1 domestic drafts with any food purchase during the Ohio State game starting at 3:30 p.m.
• The Comedy Cellar at Mojo’s Pub & Grill in Austintown has Bob Nelson at 8 and 10 p.m. Dinner and show packages are available.
• Cork & Cap Bottle Shop in Warren has Sweet Harmony at 7 p.m.
• Crickets Bar on Midlothian has Whatevr at 8 p.m.
• Diletto Winery in Boardman has The Willis Gordon Band at 7 p.m.
• El Cowboy Tex Mex Saloon in Austintown has Vegas Band at 9 p.m.
• Factory 46 Tavern in Columbiana has Daniel Grey at 8 p.m.
• The Funny Farm Comedy Club in the Lemon Grove on West Federal has Heywood Banks at 7:15 and 9 p.m.
• Los Gallos in Boardman has No Funk No Justice and Disco Inferno at 7 p.m. $7 at the door.
• Greene Eagle Winery  in Cortland has House of Rhythm at 6:30 p.m.
• Hartford Hills Winery in Fowler has Blue Collar Acoustic at 7 p.m.
• Hartford Hill Winery in Fowler has Trilogy  at 7 p.m.
• The Holiday Bar in Warren has The Sums Divide at 10 p.m.
• Homestead Kitchen and Cocktails in Columbiana has Steve Vuich at 6 p.m.
• Hop Asylum Brewing in New Wilmington, PA, has Lace and Bourbon at 8 p.m.
• The Ice House Inn in Austintown has All In at 9 p.m.
• J. Hicks on the Square in Mercer, PA, has Carey On at 8 p.m.
• Jack’s Y-Two Bar & Grill in Howland has After The Fall at 9 p.m.
• JR’z Pub in Austintown has Cin City & The Saints at 9 p.m.
• Leon’s Sports Bar & Grill in Howland has Haymaker at 9 p.m.
• Lil Paws Winery in Lake Milton has The Beach House Band at 6:30 p.m.
• Longboyz Tavern in Champion has Broken Reins at 9 p.m.
• Maize Valley Winery & Brewery in Hartville has Triple Play at 7:30 p.m.
• The Manor Restaurant in Austintown has Mike Linder at 6  p.m.
• Margarita King in Mercer, PA, has The Highlife at 7 p.m.
• Margherita’s Grille in Girard has Mark Soini at 7 p.m.
• Mastropietro Winery in Berlin Center has J. J. Vicars at 7 p.m.
• Monk’s State Street Billiards & Bowling in Struthers has Brent Bregar at 8 p.m.
• Mortal Keys Brewing in Jamestown, PA, has Go For Broke at 6 p.m.
• The New Brickhouse Tavern on Midlothian has Trainwreck at 9 p.m.
• Nova Cellars Winery in Pulaski, PA, has Strums and Drums at 7 p.m.
• Numbers Brewing in Lisbon has Justin Rector from Zane’s Run at 8 p.m.
• The Peter Allen Inn in Kinsman has Take II at 7 p.m.
• Piggy’s Sports Bar & Grille in Struthers has Glitter PIg at 9 p.m.
• Recon Brewing in Butler, PA, has Don Schiebel at 7 p.m.
• Rhine Haus Bier Hall on Phelps Street has Bob Kravos & The Boys In The Band at 7 p.m.
• Rolling Mills Bar & Grill in Girard has Dom Tocco & The Brotherhood in the Ballroom at 8 p.m.
• Salvatore’s Italian Grille in Warren ha Ryan Blakeman at 6 p.m.
• Shakers Bar & Grill in Youngstown has Dead Flowers at 8 p.m.
• The Soap Gallery has Jeffrey Gaines at 7 p.m.
• The Speakeasy Lounge in Warren has Richard Boston at 7 p.m.
• Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts Downtoan has Zoo Trippin with The Broken Relics and Plinko at 8 p.m.
• Thirsty Frog Bar & Grill in Austintown has Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana has John Reese  at 7:30 p.m.
• Westside Bowl on Mahoning Avenue has Lake Lake with Microwaves and Fuzz Bucket at 9 p.m.
• Whistle & Keg on West Federal has Sister Luna at 8 p.m.

Happy Friday! Here’s what we know is happening. Cheers!

The Best in Live Music

• The Apollo Maennerchor in Sharon, PA, has Soundbite at 7 p.m.
• Birdfish Brewing Up Top in Columbiana has Madeline Hiner at 7 p.m.
• Café 422 in Boardman has Dead Flowers at 7 p.m.
• Café 422 in Warren has Mark Soini at 7 p.m.
• The Casual Pint in Boardman has Meet the Artist Night with local artist Cory Weaver starting at 7 p.m.
• Cedars West End on Steel Street has Jann Klose at 8:30 p.m. with openers starting at 6 p.m. $10 at the door.
• Charbenay’s Wine on the River in Warren has Take II at 6:30 p.m.
• Chesty’s Blue Collar Tavern in Girard has Zero Pressure at 9:30 p.m.
• Club Switch on Belmont Avenue has a Benefit Show to send Lady C and Lillee Starr to Miss Ohio All Star Princess Pageant with support from Starlet O’Hara, Dollie Grimm, Bonnie Rocket & Pumpkin Spice Honeydew for a Midnight Show. $5 cover.
• The Comedy Cellar at Mojo’s Pub N Grill in Austintown has Bob Nelson at 8 p.m. Dinner & Show tickets available.
• Cork & Cap Bottle Shop in Warren has Joshua Lee Nelson at 7 p.m.
• Crickets Bar on Midlothian has The Acoustic Jones at 8 p.m.
• The Funny Farm Comedy Club has Heywood Banks at The Kitchen Post. Tickets are $25.
• Los Gallos in Boardman has SoulShine at 8 p.m.
• Greene Eagle Winery in Cortland has a Karaoke Food Drive at 7 p.m.
• Halliday’s Winery in Lake Milton has Jim Gill at 7 p.m.
• Hartford Hills Winery in Fowler has Terry Dach at 7 p.m.
• Hollywood Gaming at the Mahoning Valley Race Course in Austintown has Victory Highway in the H Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Hop Asylum Brewing in New Wilmington, PA, has Justin Wade at 8 p.m.
• JR’z Pub in Austintown has Bonnyville at 8 p.m.
• Leon’s Sports Bar & Grill in Howland has Denise Starr at 6 p.m.
• Maize Valley in Rootstown has Christian McFee at 7:30 p.m.
• Mastropietro Winery in Berlin Center has Douglas Smith at 7 p.m.
• Modern Methods Brewing in Warren has On The Rocks at 7 p.m.
• The Peter Allen Inn in Kinsman has The John Reese Project at 7 p.m.
• Rhine Haus Bier Hall on Phelps has Polka with Fred Ziwich at 6 p.m.
• Rolling Mills Bar & Grill in Girard The Sensations at 8 p.m. and Ladies Night with DJ DannyT in the bar at 7 p.m.
• The Royal Oaks on Oak Street has the Shaffer Brothers at 7 p.m. for JFK’s Birthday Bash!
• Sam’s Wedge Inn in Austintown celebrates their 1st Anniversary starting at 7 p.m.
• The Speakeasy Lounge in Warren has Damian Knapp 7 p.m.
• Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts on Phelps Street has Brandi Booth at 9 p.m.
• Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts in Boardman has 80’s Proof at 9 p.m.
• Thelma’s Sports Nook in Sharpsville, PA, has Lobster Bash 2 starting at 5 p.m.
• Up A Creek in Howland has Brass Metropolis at 9 p.m.
• Utopia Video Nightclub on Midlothian has Fabulous Fridays. Doors at 7 p.m., no cover before 10.
• The Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana has Chris Bigelow at 7 pm.
• Vintage Estate Wine & Beer in Boardman has Jay Bird & Haley Bee at 8 p.m.
• Westside Bowl on Mahoning Avenue has Earl Lee Graves with Grizzzly, Griefshark and Cutler Station at 9 p.m.

Friday Karaoke & Events

• The Berlin Grille in North Benton has Karaoke at 8 p.m.
• The Boxcar Lounge at the B&O Station has Karaoke with Kimmie at 10 p.m.
• The Ice House Inn in Austintown has Simply Ed Karaoke at 9 p.m.
• Lanai Lounge has Karaoke with Bryan Ladd at 9 p.m.
• Piggy’s Sports Bar & Grill in Struthers has Karaoke with Cheryl at 9 p.m.
• Quaker Steak & Lube in Austintown has Karaoke with EQuality Entertainment at 8 p.m.
• El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Liberty has Rumba The Show Karaoke tonight at 9 p.m.

Thirsty Frog Bar & Grill in Austintown has Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.