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The Weekend Guide
Friday, August 25, 2000
ABSOLUTE PITTS Comedy troupe made up of five lawyers. Gemini Theater at The Factory, Point Breeze. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. 412-243-6464.
ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Musical by Judith Viorst and Shelly Markham, about a young boy who has a trying day. Looking Glass Theatre at Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 1:30 p.m. 724-745-6300.
AMISH MONKEYS Improvisational theater troupe that bases its performances on audience suggestions. Gemini Theater at the Factory, Point Breeze. Sat. 8 p.m. 412-2-GEMINI.
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Fictionalized musical about Annie Oakley, a female sharpshooter. Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 412-392-4900.
BYE BYE BIRDIE Strouse, Adams and Stewart's musical about an Elvis-like singer. Comtra Theatre, Route 989, Freedom. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. 724-773-9896.
A CANTERBURY FEAST Medieval-style musical comedy. Riverside Dinner Theatre at Riverside Inn, Cambridge Springs, Pa. Through Nov. 11. Dates and prices vary. 800-964-5173.
CHAPTER TWO Neil Simon's comedy about midlife relationships. Riverside Dinner Theatre at Riverside Inn, Cambridge Springs. Through Nov. 8. Dates and prices vary. 800-964-5173.
DRY BONES PRODUCTIONS Weekly, G-rated improvisational comedy show. Starlite Lounge, Blawnox. Wed. 8 p.m. 412-322-2372.
FAITHFUL Chazz Palminteri's adult mystery/comedy about the struggles of a contemporary marriage. Red Barn Theater, 3101 McCully Road, off Route 8, Hampton. Through Sept. 3. Tues.-Sun. 8 p.m. 412-487-4390.
FOOLS Neil Simon's romantic fable about a schoolteacher working in a remote Ukrainian village. South Park Theater, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sun. 8 p.m. 412-831-8552.
FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROVS Audience-participation comedy improv show. Studio Theater, basement of Cathedral of Learning, Oakland. Fri. 11 p.m. 412-363-1904.
GUYS AND DOLLS JR. Based on Damon Runyan's musical. Flatwoods Productions at Curfew Grange, Flatwoods. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. 724-785-6896.
INTO THE WOODS Sondheim's musical takeoff on fairy tales. Westmoreland Academy of Performing Arts at Science Hall Theatre, Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood campus. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 724-925-4264.
THE KING AND I Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical about a governess for the king's children who ends up loving the king. Allegheny Highlands Regional Theatre at Playhouse at Cresson Lake, two miles from Route 22, north of Cresson on Loretto Road. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. 814-472-4333.
THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Alfred Uhry's story of the biggest social gathering of the year in Atlanta's World War II-era, upper-middle-class Jewish community. St. Vincent Theater at St. Vincent College campus, Route 30, Unity Township. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8:10 p.m.; Sun. 2:10 p.m. 724-537-8900.
LEND ME A TENOR Ken Ludwig's comedy of switched identities and lustful longings in the opera world. Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, Jennerstown. Through Sept. 3. Tues. 8 p.m.; Wed. 2 and 8 p.m.; Thurs. 8 p.m.; Fri. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. 814-629-9201.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Shakespeare's magical comedy. Quantum Theatre in the Crabapple Orchard at the Frick Art and Historical Center, Point Breeze. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sun. 8 p.m. 412-394-3353.
MURDER IN THE CARDS Audience-participation murder mystery dinner theater. Back Porch Restaurant, Lower Speers. Through Sept. 12. Tues. 7 p.m. 724-483-4500.
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Philip Barry's comedy about a second wedding for a fashionable society girl -- with her ex and a handsome gossip reporter lingering about. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Through Sept. 2. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 724-745-6300.
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Daniel Frezza's adaptation of Oscar Wilde's Victorian Gothic horror story. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre at City Theatre, South Side. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. 412-394-3353.
PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL SEATED READINGS Readings of runner-up plays in this year's Pittsburgh New Works Festival. This week: "Vicious Choices" by Steven M. Traubert of Richmond, Va.; "Learned Behavior" by Rose Ciccarelli of Silver Springs, Md.; and "Runny Eggs" by James M. McManus of Pittsburgh. City Theatre lobby, South Side. Sun. 7 p.m. 412-881-6888.
PITTSBURGH SHOWSTOPPERS Music and humor with Pittsburgh connections. Blarney Stone, Etna. Open-ended run; call for dates. 412-781-1666.
SINATRA II: THE RAT PACK An evening of Frank Sinatra's music. Valley Players of Ligonier at Ligonier Theater, Ligonier. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. 724-238-6514.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Clark Gesner's musical about the cartoon characters. Pohl Productions at the Holiday Inn Pittsburgh-South, across from South Hills Village Mall. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m. (with dinner). 412-279-3881.
THE MILLENNIUM SHOW Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Earth Theater. Every half-hour Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 1:30-3 p.m. 412-622-3131.
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL PG-13. Italian film about a man pretends a concentration camp is a game in order to save his young son from fear. Grandview Park, Sat. dusk; Schenley Park, Flagstaff Hill, Sun. dusk. Free.
STEAL THIS MOVIE The Abbie Hoffman story; benefit for the Duncan and Porter House. Melwood, Oakland. Sun. 7:30 p.m. $5-$10. 412-682-4111.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART 412-622-3131. Fri., 90th Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Annual Exhibition, through Sept. 17, show's artists give guided tours Sat. and Wed. 2 p.m.; Third Annual Gem and Mineral Show, through Sun. See below.
WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown; 412-471-5605. Fri., "The Italian Influence: Contemporary Glass," through Oct. 14. Reception Fri. 5-7:30 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
CONCEPT ART GALLERY Regent Square; 412-242-9200. Fri., exhibits related to the "Italian Influence" glass exhibit at Wood Stret Galleries, through Oct. 21. Closed Sun.-Mon.
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown; 412-263-6600. Fri., Art Institute alumni from Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators show, through Aug. Reception Fri. 5:30-8 p.m. Closed Sun.
SPINNING PLATE GALLERY Friendship; 412-665-4508. Sat., "Sculptural Colors" by Priscilla B. Pfanstiel, through Sept. 30. Reception with music by Lee Robinson Sat. 7-10 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri. 6-8 p.m.; Sat. noon-2 p.m. or by appointment.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART 216-421-7340. Sun., "Master Drawings from the Cleveland Museum of Art," through Oct. 15. See below.
HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS New Castle; 724-652-2882. Tues., Fourth Annual Budding Artist Exhibition, through Sept. 29. Reception Sept. 10 from 2-4 p.m. See below.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS GALLERY Downtown; 412-471-9548. Thurs., "Hope Abandoned: Artifacts, Photographs and Film from Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site," through Sept. 29. Closed Sat-Sun.
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 724-738-2020. Thurs., "Atavisitic Threads," fiber works by Catherine Joslyn, Akiko Kotani and Anne Wolfe, through Sept. 28. Reception Thurs. 5-7 p.m. Closed Sat.-Sun.
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM 412-237-8300. Good Fridays, 5-10 p.m. Cash bar, free gallery admission. "The Warhol Look/Glamour Style Fashion," more than 500 items, through Sept. 3. Organized here, the exhibition premiered at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1997. Weekend Factory noon-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Closed Mon.-Tues. Admission.
BEDFORD ARTS CENTER 814-623-1538. "The Old Man," acrylic on canvas by Ned Frear, through Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.
BIRD IN THE HAND GALLERY Sewickley; 412-741-8286. "Primitive Images!," Laurie Bass, batiks, and Molly Amsler Holewinski, paintings, and "Mexican Crafts 2000," through Aug. Closed Sun.-Mon.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART 330-743-1711. The 64th Midyear Show, more than 100 works by 95 artists, through Sun. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART 412-622-3131. Forum Gallery: "Regarding Alex Katz," through Sept. 10. "Reality and Imagination: Photographs by Luke Swank," emphasizing the modernist images by this Johnstown-born artist who lived 1890-1944, through Sept. 3. Saturdays for Families: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Daily. Admission.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 412-622-3131. "Life on the Edge," artist-photographer Anne Heimann explores what Rachel Carson called "the primeval meeting place of earth and water," through Oct. 15. "Silver Mines of Laurium, Greece," through Sept. 10. Daily. Admission.
CLAY PLACE GALLERY Shadyside; 412-682-3737. "Ceramic Vistas," by Susanne Stephenson, through Sept. 13. Closed Sun.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART 216-421-7340. "Image and Enterprise: The Photographs of Adolphe Braun," 100 works by 19th-century French photographer, through Sun. Closed Mon.
JOHN EDWARD GALLERY Export; 724-325-2577. Watercolors by Lynn Harper Jacques, through Aug. Closed Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside; 412-441-6005. Sixth Annual Artists' Studio Clean-Up Sale, through Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY IN THE SQUARE Shadyside; 412-361-3808. Group exhibition of gallery artists, through Sept. 2. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville; 412-683-6488. "Art Under Toe," floorcloths by Hope Alcorn, through Thurs. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY SPACE, MONROEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 412-372-0500. "A Dream Deferred," paintings by Gaynell Scalise Markowski, through Sept. 24. Daily.
J.J. GILLESPIE GALLERY McMurray; 724-941-7515. 18th-20th-century oil paintings. Closed Sun.
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District; 412-454-6000. "Take Me Back to Braddock, PA," artwork and writings by native now living in Maryland, through Nov. 26. Free with museum admission. Daily.
HELIOS ARTS South Side; 412-381-6117. Jason Riback, digitized photographic prints, through Sept. 2. Closed Sat.
HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS New Castle; 724-652-2882. 27th annual Hoyt Regional, and "Cave" by Lowell Brown, through Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.
INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley; 412-741-3036. Zdzislaw Sikora: Monotypes and Intaglios," through Thurs. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side; 412-322-1773. "Wood Carvings by K. Leroy Irvis," retired Pennsylvania Speaker of the House, through Sept. 9; "Riding Through History III," student work inspired by educational travel program, through Sept. 8. Closed Sat.-Sun. Downtown Gallery: Summer Studio Program Student Exhibition, clay and photography, through Sept. 8. Closed Sat.-Sun.
MELWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY North Oakland; 412-681-5449. "Work," photos by Suzannah Pace, through Sept. 10. Closed Sat.-Sun.
REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU; 412-268-3618. "Fusion! Artists in a Research Setting," through Sept. 29. Reception Wed. 5-7 p.m.; panel discussion Sept. 13 from 4-6 p.m. Closed Mon.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside; 412-441-5200. Group show, through Sept. 14. Closed Sun.-Mon.
NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross; 412-364-3622. "The Student, Teacher, and Independent Artists Show," works by North Hills Art Center artists, through Sept. 15. Closed Sun.-Mon.
O'BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS Squirrel Hill; 412-422-0300. "Explore the Artistry of Woven Textiles," through Thurs. Closed Sun.-Mon.
OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE OPERA HOUSE 814-623-1538 or 814-623-1156. "geriARTrics," senior citizens' two-dimensional works, through Sept. 4.
ONE WORLD GALLERY Squirrel Hill; 412-421-9500. New paintings by Jennifer McClain, through Sept. 30. Closed Mon.
OPEN STUDIO Squirrel Hill; 412-242-9181. "Bunny Pittsburgh: Work from 1960-2000," oils, pastels, etchings, handmade paper, through Sept. 30. Open Sat. 1-4 p.m.
PALMER MUSEUM OF ART University Park; 814-865-7672. "sva2000," 28 full-time studio faculty in School of Visual Arts, through Sept. 17; "Abe Ajay: Constructions and Collages," through Sept. 10. Closed Mon.
PENN GALLERY Strip District; 412-802-8577. Britta Smith, watercolors; Sam Thorp, figurative paintings; Christie Strub, linoleum prints, through Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
PETERS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY McMurray; 724-941-4565. "Summertime," nine members of the McMurray Art League, through Wed. Daily.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District; 412-261-7003. One Mellon Bank Center Gallery: (Moved to second floor because of construction) Ceramics by Leroy Johnson, through Oct. 8. Daily.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona; 814-946-4464. "Artists in Our Midst," annual juried art exhibition, through Oct. 29. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown; 814-269-7234. "Scenes of Western Pennsylvania," photography by Donald M. Robinson, through Oct. 19. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier; 724-238-6015. "Poisons in Our Path: Watercolors by Anne Ophelia Dowden" and industrial landscape watercolors by Barbara Strank Zivkovich, through Oct. 29. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto; 814-472-3920. "Architectural Illusions by Richard Haas," through Sept. 10. Closed Mon.
STUDIO Z GALLERY South Side; 412-381-6400. "Through the Eyes of Children and Other Famous People," children's art exhibit to benefit Parental Street Center, through Thurs. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley; 412-741-4405. "A Brush With History: Artists of the Sewickley Valley," work by notable Sewickley artists of the late 20th century and juried exhibit by contemporary Sewickley artists, through Thurs. Closed Sun.
THIRD ST. GALLERY Carnegie; 412-276-5233. Pittsburgh artists, including Philip Salvado, through Sept. 1. Closed Sun.-Mon.
WATERCOLORS Downtown; 412-201-4003. "Windows," stained glass and watercolors, through Sept. 15. Closed Sun.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg; 724-837-1500. "Face-to Face: 20th Century Portraits," explores the evolution of the portrait in works by 40 American artists, and photographic portraits by Pittsburgh artist Lee Hershenson, through Oct. 22. Closed Mon.-Tues.
ZENITH South Side; 412-481-4833. "Paintings by Karen Steffy," through Sun. Closed Mon.
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY TAMBURITZANS Pittsburgh premiere of the upcoming season's show. South Park. Fri. 7:30 p.m. Free.
SREYASHI DEY A concert of classical Odissi dance from India. Sri Venkateswara Temple auditorium, Monroeville. Sat. 7 p.m. Free. 412-372-9863.
BUTLER COUNTY SYMPHONY Outdoor concert; Elisabeth Heath-Charles, conductor. Diamond Park, Butler. Sun. 4 p.m. Free. 724-283-1402.
ST. PAUL CATHEDRAL ORGAN SERIES John Karl Hirten, organ. Oakland. Sun. 4 p.m. Free. 412-621-4951.
THREE RIVERS BRASS QUINTET Bach, Mozart, Sousa. East Liberty Presbyterian Cathedral of Hope. Sun. 7 p.m. Free.
BUSH & GORE TOUR 2000 Club Laga. Fri. 7 p.m. Featuring: Rorschach Test, Snake River Conspiracy, Bile, N-17. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at door; 412-323-1919.
DEL McCOURY BAND Rosebud, Strip District. Fri. 7:30 p.m. $16 advance, $18 day of show; 412-323-1919.
BELLA MORTE Millvale Industrial Theater. Fri. 8 p.m. Also: Unit F. Vampire Nation, Cloud. $6; 412-422-8864.
NICKELBACK/UPO Nick's Fat City, South Side. Fri. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Also: Isle of Q. $8 advance, $10 day of show; 412-323-1919.
URGE Club Laga. Sat. 7 p.m. Also: Step Kings, Chronic Groove. $11 advance, $13 day of show; 412-323-1919.
CHRISTINA AGUILERA Post-Gazette Pavilion. Sat. 7:30 p.m. Also: Destiny's Child. $25-$35; 412-323-1919.
CARROT TOP I.C. Light Amphitheatre. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $22.50, $35.50; 412-323-1919.
KATHY MATTEA Bradley Fest at Hartwood, Hampton. Sat. 7:30 p.m. Also: Blue Highway (3:30 and 6:15 p.m.); Alan Munde and Joe Carr (1:45 and 5:15 p.m.). Free; 412-767-5460.
AMERICA Pepsi Roadhouse, Burgettstown. Sat. 8 p.m. $42-$52 (with 7 p.m. dinner); 724-947-1900.
DR ZOOT AND THE SUITS PPG Plaza, Downtown. Fri. noon. Free.
RODNEY McCOY BAND St. Clair Park, Greensburg. Fri. 6 p.m. Free.
MSQUARED With Tele Trio, Voodoo Babies and Wade. Market Square, Downtown. Fri. 6 p.m. Free.
SHONUFF Headwaters Pub, Three Rivers Stadium. Sat. following 7:05 Pirates game. Free.
JAZZ DAY IN THE PARK Presented by Pittsburgh Jazz Society. Boyce Park Ski Lodge. Sun.: Duquesne University Music Center All-Stars (11 a.m.); John Wilson-Mike Tomaro Jazz Orchestra (1 p.m.); H.B. Bennett & Balcony Big Band (2 p.m.); Leroy K. Wofford Blues All Stars (3 p.m.); Burgh Big Band (4 p.m.); Trio Grande (5 p.m.); Roger Humphries Big Band (6 p.m.). $5; under 12 free.
SALSAMBA Phipps Conservatory's Jazz in the Garden. Sun. 1 p.m. Free.
RESERVOIR OF JAZZ With Frank Cunimondo and Lori Russo. Highland Park. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Free.
BLAIR ELTON CONCERT BAND Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg. Sun. 3 p.m. Free.
TOWNSMEN Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver. Sun. 4 p.m. Free.
NEXT 2 US Canonsburg Park, Canonsburg. Sun. 6 p.m. Free.
ANTHONY JAMES BIG BAND Butler County Community College. Sun. 7 p.m. Free.
THE ATTIC Oakland, 412-682-2050. Fri: Mind's I 9:30 p.m.
BEEHIVE THEATER Oakland, 412-683-HIVE. Fri.: Halo's Grace, Irwin, Soiler; Sat.: New Invisible Joy, Shade, On 10 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Fri.: Irish Music Benefit, Sat.: Day One 9 p.m.
BOARDWALK Strip, 412-281-3680. Fri.: Harombee 8 p.m.
BOBBY DALE'S Greensburg, 724-834-2070. Sat.: Harombee 10 p.m.
CHEERS Coraopolis, 412-264-5525. Fri.: Connolly/Davis 9:30 p.m.
CLASSIC SIGNS Butler, 724-283-5818. Sat.: Mind's I 9:30 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Fri.: New Invisible Joy, Sun.: Crawlin' Low Band 9:30 p.m.
EMBASSY SUITES Moon, 412-269-9070. Fri., Sat.: Kardaz 9 p.m.
FABULOUS HOTEL PARRY West Homestead, 412-461-9295. Sat.: Stress 9:30 p.m.
FAWN TAVERN Tarentum, 724-224-9511. Fri.: Ruby Harddrive 10 p.m.
GATEWAY CLIPPER Station Square Dock, 412-355-7980. Sat.: Joe Grushecky & Houserockers 8 p.m.
GROTTESE Arnold, 724-339-9137. Sat.: Ruby Harddrive 11 p.m.
HAMPTON INN Hampton, 412-492-1606. Sat.: Danny Burda 8 p.m.
HOT ROD CAFE Sharon, 724-981-3123. Sat.: Buzz Poets, Pleasure Technicians 9 p.m.
IDLEWOOD INN Green Tree, 412-922-9560. Sat.: Overland 10 p.m.
IRISH CENTRE OF PITTSBURGH Squirrel Hill, 412-521-9712. Sat.: Red Hand Paddy 10 p.m.
JAY'S SPORTS BAR Canonsburg, 724-746-2250. Fri.: Brett Cain Band, Sat.: Super Star Jones, Brass Fly 9 p.m.
LAGER HOUSE New Stanton, 724-925-8818. Fri.: Set Point Six 9:30 p.m.
NICK'S FAT CITY South Side, 412-481-6881. Sat.: Grapevine 10 p.m.
O'CHARLIE'S North Huntingdon, 412-823-2239. Sat.: Dave Iglar & Igniters 9:30 p.m.
PETER B'S Sarver, 724-353-2677. Fri.: 8th Street Rox 10 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: Manifold Splendor, Silo the Husky, Dirty Sunshine; Sat.: El Diablo, Drag Strippers, S.T.D. 10 p.m.
3-B'S Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Fri.: Gathering Field, Sat.: White Summer 10 p.m.
BLUE FELLAS Cranberry, 724-772-5757. Fri.: Johnny Smooth, Sat.: Strange Brew 9 p.m.
BLUES CAFE South Side, 412-431-7080. Fri.: Michael Todd 5:30 p.m., Dante's Inferno 10 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles & Jeff Bell 5:30 p.m., Stickers 10 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Janflone & In Sync 5:45 p.m.
BRANDY'S Strip, 412-566-1000. Fri.: Strange Brew 9 p.m.
CAHOOTS Radisson, Green Tree, 412-922-8400. Fri.: Mystic Knights, Sat.: Magic Moments 9:30 p.m.
CAR HOPS West Liberty Ave., 412-561-5015. Fri.: Gary Beloma & Blue Bombers, Sat.: Mo Black's Magic with Andrea Pearl 10 p.m.
GATEWAY CLIPPER Station Square Dock, 412-355-7980. Sun.: Real Silk Band, Old School Band 1 p.m.
J-CITY GRILL Jeannette, 724-527-5005. Fri.: Golden Brown, Sat.: Lisa Amadio 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Gary Beloma & Blue Bombers 10 p.m.
NICO'S Moon, 412-264-6150. Sat.: Mystic Knights 9:30 p.m.
NOONER'S Bloomfield, 412-621-4900. Fri.: Mo Black's Magic with Andrea Pearl 10 p.m.
ROLAND'S IRON LANDING 1904 Penn Ave., 412-261-3401. Fri.: Glenn Pavone 10 p.m.; Sat.: Mon Gumbo 9:30 p.m.
TROLLS Washington's Landing, 412-321-8765. Fri.: Max Schang, Sat.: Mark Pipas Band 9 p.m.
BUFFALO BLUES BAR Shadyside, 412-36-BLUES. Sun.: Hardgroove Project 9:30 p.m.
COLONY Greentree Road, 412-561-2060. Sat.: Harry Cardillo 5:30 p.m., Bobby Cardillo & Sandy Dowe 8 p.m.
COZUMEL Shadyside, 412-621-5100. Fri.: Harold Betters & Quartet 8 p.m.
CRAWFORD GRILL Hill District, 412-471-1565. Fri.: Roby Edwards Trio 5 p.m.; Fri., Sat.: Real Silk Band 9 p.m.
GATEWAY CLIPPER Station Square Dock, 412-355-7980. Fri.: Joe Negri 11:30 a.m.; Sat.: Boilermaker Jazz Band 11 a.m.
JAMES STREET RESTAURANT North Side, 412-323-2222. Fri., Sat.: Dave Stryker Quartet 9 p.m.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT Ligonier, 724-238-9860. Sat.: New Orleans Riverside Jazz Trio 8 p.m.
MAX PLANK'S RESTAURANT Wexford, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Boilermaker 5; Sat.: Harold Betters 8:30 p.m.
PAPARAZZI RISTORANTE South Side, 412-488-0800. Sat.: Johnny Smoothe Quartet; Sun.: Steppin' Out 9:30 p.m.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY Oakland, 412-622-6914. Sun.: Salsamba 1 p.m.
SEGNERI'S PASTA GRILL Galleria, South Hills, 412-561-PASTA. Fri.: Trio Grande, Sat.: Bobby Negri Trio with Sandy Staley 9 p.m.
SWEET BASIL Squirrel Hill, 412-421-9958. Fri.: Lori Russo, Frank Cunimondo 7:30 p.m.
TOO SWEET LOUNGE Homewood, 412-731-5707. Fri.: Bottom Line with Flo Wilson 5 p.m., Sat.: Tony Campbell Quartet 9:30 p.m.
JUGHEAD'S BAR Washington, 724-229-0777. Fri.: Freedom Band 10 p.m.
MONTERAY Monongahela, 724-258-2300. Sat.: Flow Band 9:30 p.m.
CASA D'ICE North Versailles, 412-823-8989. Fri.: Ryerson Station 10 p.m.
FRANCHISE North Apollo, 724-478-4922. Fri.: Kevin Morgan 10 p.m.
HOWLERS/COYOTE CAFE Bloomfield, 412-682-0320. Sat.: Gunslinger 9 p.m.
MY PLACE Library, 412-831-3363. Sat.: Midnighters 9 p.m.
SCOTTY'S West Elizabeth, 412-384-9948. Sat.: Sierra 9:30 p.m.
WASHINGTON MOOSE 412-222-9602. Sat.: Ryerson Station 9 p.m.
COSTANZO'S Downtown, 412-232-0706. Fri., Sat.: Zak Stevens Band 9:30 p.m.
CROWNE PLAZA Moon, 412-262-2400. Fri., Sat.: Occasional Reign 9:30 p.m.
PETER'S PLACE Bridgeville, 412-221-5000. Fri., Sat.: Walt Olsen Trio 9 p.m.
RAMADA INN Penn Hills, 412-244-1600. Fri.: One Hit Wonder, Sat.: Ivory Coach 9 p.m.
PALACE INN Monroeville, 412-372-5500. Fri., Sat.: One Hit Wonder 9:30 p.m.
BARNES & NOBLE North Fayette, 412-494-9683. Fri.: Craig Zinger 8 p.m.
BARNES & NOBLE Fox Chapel, 412-781-2321. Fri.: Debby Daff-Siggins 7 p.m.
BORDERS Monroeville, 412-374-9772. Fri.: Bill Toms & Hard Rain, Sat.: Mary Deschamps 7:30 p.m.; Sun.: Celtic Seislun 6 p.m.
BORDERS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Fri.: Front Street, Sat.: Debby Daff-Siggins 7:30 p.m.
CAFE AU LAIT South Side, 412-431-5910. Fri.: Jim Vellella Foundation 7:30 p.m., Hungry Bill 9 p.m.; Sat.: John Basile 8 p.m.; Sun.: Brad Yoder 7:30 p.m.
EBENEZER'S COFFEEHOUSE Allison Park, 412-369-3931. Sat.: Jack McLaughlin 8 p.m.
HOLLOW TAVERN Latrobe, 724-520-1210. Sun.: Random Brothers 9 p.m.
JEKYL & HYDE South Side, 412-488-0777. Fri.: Hempfield Farmhands 7 p.m.
KOFENYA COFFEEHOUSE & CYBER CAFE McMurray 724-941-2233. Sat.: AcoustiCafe 10 p.m.
MR. ROBOTO PROJECT Wilkinsburg, 724-538-3528. Fri.: Cherylann Hawk, Tony Caldarelli, Monongahela Sheiks 7 p.m.
PIPER'S PUB South Side, 412-381-3977. Fri.: John McCann, Sat.: Matthew Craig 9:30 p.m.
STONE HOUSE Chalk Hill, 724-329-8876. Fri.: Matt Tichon 8 p.m.
DOUBLETREE HOTEL Downtown, 412-281-3700. Sun.: Dixie Trio with Ernie Matteo 11 a.m.
JOHNNY'S RESTAURANT Wilmerding, 412-824-6642. Sat.: Del Rays 9 p.m.
SUBURBAN ROOM Dormont, 412-561-3088. Fri., Sat.: Casual Approach 9:30 p.m.
VFW South Side, 412-431-9252. Fri.: Monarchs 9:30 p.m.
SIP CAFE Shadyside, 412-661-MSKW. Fri.: N.A.T.O. with DJs MSKW1, Dan Strange, Jay Wells 9:30 p.m.
ARGENTINE TANGO Wilkins Community Center, Regent Square, 724-942-3947 or 412-269-1959. Sun. 6:30 p.m.
BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Music by Cavaliers 8:30 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-731-8661. Fri.: Music by Sandy Girls 8 p.m.
COUNTRY Mt. Lebanon Community Center, 412-561-4363. Sun. 8 p.m.
LATIN Cozumel, Shadyside, 412-621-5100. Sat.: Music by Orquesta Tropical 10:30 p.m.
OLDIES Grandview Golf Club, North Braddock, 412-351-5390. Fri., Sat.: Music by Bill's Mellow Sounds 9 p.m.
POLKA SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, 724-336-5180. Sun.: Music by Joe Fedorchak Orchestra, Ray Skovenski Orchestra, Fred Ziwich and His International Sound Machine 3 p.m.
SALSA Roman Room, South Side, 412-431-5910. Sun. 10 p.m.
SINGLES Holiday Inn, Green Tree, 412-572-5259. Fri.: Sophisticated Singles dance 8:30 p.m.
SWING Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave., 412-731-8661. Sun.: Music by Benny Benack Jr. Combo 8 p.m.
SWING Wightman School Community Building, Squirrel Hill, 412-341-0292. Sat. 9 p.m.
MORE RESTAURANT Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri., Sat.: Shirley Friedman 7:30 p.m.
TOP OF THE TRIANGLE Downtown, 412-471-4100. Sat.: John T. Radko 6 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. Fri., Sat.: Rich Vos, Tony Boswell, Bill Scott 8 and 10 p.m.
MAX & ERMA'S Robinson, 412-787-7000. Sun.: Comedic Close-Up with Jason Christopher 6 p.m.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland. Special event: Carnegie Gem and Mineral Show features gemstone art, rare antique pocket watches and jewel sculptures, Fri.-Sun.; $2. Current exhibits: "Life on the Edge" features prints and panels of exotic places by nature photographer Anne Heimann, through Oct. 15; "T. rex on Trial" lets visitors use scientific methods to figure out whether T. rex was a killer or a scavenger, through Sept. 3; "Earth Theater" is a 68-seat venue, beginning with pivotal events that shaped the planet, Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 2 and 3 p.m.; Unearth dinosaur and mammal fossil casts using paleontologists' tools at "Bonehunters Quarry," permanent; "What's New on Earth" is a video wall that provides a glimpse of weekly headlines from across the world; "Earth Revealed" shows the planet as if viewed from a space shuttle; "Silver Mines of Laurium, Greece" in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems; Sound and Light Show in Dinosaur Hall at top of every hour. Tours: Carnegie's Dinosaurs, Sat. 12:15 p.m., Sun. 2:15 p.m.; Earth's Building Blocks, Sat. 1 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Museum hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission: $6; $5 seniors; $4 kids, students. 412-622-3131.
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER North Side. Special event: "Piano 300" celebrates three centuries of the piano with display of vintage pianos and keyboards, lectures and live music by Douglas Levine, Paul Molans, Billy Price and others, Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. New Exhibit: "Seascape" is a live Pacific Coral Reef with more 400 species of plants and animals, plus hands-on activities. Exhibits: "Science Carnival" is a hands-on exhibit that takes a lighthearted look at physical science, through Sept. 10; "Exploration Station" features 115 hands-on activities for kids of all ages, permanent; Miniature Railroad & Village; "The Incredible Tower of Sound" demonstrates sound in motion; submarine tours. Omnimax: "Dolphins" is an up-close look at the creatures in the wild, filmed in the Bahamas, through Sept. 30; "Olympic Glory," filmed at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Planetarium: "The New Cosmos" takes viewers on a space odyssey to discover the greatest scientific advances of all time, tomorrow through Nov. 18; "Gray Matters: The Brain Movie" is an adventure into the mind, through Sept. 30; Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; Sat. till 9 p.m. General admission: $10; $8 kids, seniors. 412-237-3400.
GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET Station Square dock. River cruises, Captain's dinner dance cruises, live entertainment, day trips. 412-355-7980.
HEINZ REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. New exhibit: "George Washington: The Man Behind the Myths" is a traveling exhibit from the Virginia Historical Society, along with History Center displays on Washington's connection to Western Pennsylvania, Through Oct. 22. Current exhibits: "Take Me Back To Braddock, Pa." features artist Joe Jacobs' collection of art and memories of Braddock, through Nov. 26; "What We Wore: Hard Hats to High Heels" looks back at the styles of Western Pennsylvanians through the ages, through early 2001; "Heinz 57" traces the H.J. Heinz Company from teen-age Henry selling vegetables to multinational firm, through spring 2001; Matthews International 150th Anniversary Exhibit, through Labor Day. Permanent exhibit: "Points in Time: Building a Life in Western Pennsylvania, 1750-Today." Admission: $6; $4.50 students/seniors; $3 for ages 6-18. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 412-454-6000.
NATIONAL AVIARY Allegheny Commons West, North Side. Special event: Bird Show features a storyline where visitors can follow trail of missing bird, Fri.-Sun. 1 p.m. through Sept. 3. More than 400 colorful birds. Admission: $5; $4 seniors; $3.50 kids 2-12. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 412-323-7235.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, Oakland. Current Exhibits: "Butterfly Forest" comes alive in the Stove Room, through Oct. 13. Plus, tropical plants, palms, orchids, ferns and desert plants, Discovery Garden. Hours: Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $6; $5 seniors; $4 students; $3 kids 2-12. 412-622-6914.
PITTSBURGH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Allegheny Center. Special events: Play and sing with Professor Migooch, Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Stories & Art Window Painting at Fabulous Fridays, Fri. 5:30-7 p.m.; Bill Spoonhoward of Wooden Toys and Joys, Sat. noon-2:30 p.m.; We're Holden Puppets, Sun. 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Current exhibit: "Whirligigs" features a collection the children's folk-art toys, through mid-November. Museum features Kids' Climber, The Workshop, a baby play area, multimedia studio. Also, Riverscape, a 1920s Pittsburgh marketplace. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Admission: $5; $4.50 kids 2-18; under 2 free. 412-322-5058.
PITTSBURGH ZOO & AQUARIUM Highland Park. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun.-Mon. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (gates close at 6:30 p.m.). Admission: $7 weekdays; $8 Sat.-Sun.; $6 for seniors; $7 Saturday and Sunday; $5 kids 2-13; under 2 free. 412-665-3639.
IDLEWILD PARK Route 30 west of Ligonier, 724-238-3666. Features amusement park, Storybook Forest, Jumpin' Jungle, Raccoon Lagoon and new Dr. Hydro's Soak Zone. Tues.-Sun. opens at 10 a.m. $16.95; $12 seniors.
KENNYWOOD PARK West Mifflin, 412-461-0500. Special event: Festival of Music and Fall Fantasy Parade, nightly through Sept. 1. New to the park this year is the 90-foot-tall Aero 360 spin ride and picture-taking on the Log Jammer. Open daily at 10:30 a.m. Ride passes $18.95 Mon.-Fri., $22.95 Sat.-Sun.; general admission $7.50, $6.50 seniors.
SANDCASTLE The Waterfront, Homestead. 412-462-6666. 11 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. daily. Through Sept. 4. $16.95; $12.95 seniors; under 3 free.
HISTORICAL PLACES
BEAVER AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM No. 1 River Road Ext., 724-775-7174. Open Wed., Sat., Sun.
BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100. The Audubon Society's nature preserve. Five miles of trails through fields, forest, streams, pond and thickets, guided walks, natural history workshops, open daily. Fri.: Family Night Hike through trails, 8 p.m. $3. Sat.: Babes in the Woods for toddlers and parents, 10 a.m. $6 per pair.
BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Site of British military encounter in 1763 features tours of historic hiking trails, special events and educational programs. Harrison City. Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 724-527-5584
CAR & CARRIAGE MUSEUM Frick Art & Historical Center, Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Rare, antique autos and horse-drawn carriages, self-guided tours with video, "Pittsburgh and the Automobile." Closed Mon.
CLAYTON Point Breeze, 371-0606. The restored home of Henry Clay Frick. Tours daily except Mon.
FALLINGWATER Ohiopyle, 724-329-8501. House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours daily except Mon. Reservations.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth Avenue, Downtown, 412-471-3436. Tours include 13 Tiffany stained-glass windows, after 10:45 a.m. Sun. service.
FORT PITT MUSEUM Point State Park.
FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-471-0600. Garden tours of the 5.5-acre site Tuesdays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 10 a.m. $3; reservations.
FRICK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill. 412-422-6538.
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE MUSEUM Wilmerding, 412-823-0500. Family artifacts, product exhibits, replica of time capsule. Closed Sun.
HARTWOOD Allison Park, 412-767-9200. Guided tours of mansion, Wed.-Sun.
JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM Indiana, 724-349-6112. Family portraits, film awards, costumes, photos, posters and film clips. Open daily.
MEADOWCROFT MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE Avella, Washington County, 724-587-3412. 200-acre outdoor museum complex. Saturdays noon-5 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m.
NATIONALITY ROOMS University of Pittsburgh, 412-624-6000. 26 rooms reflect the ethnic heritage of Pittsburgh's immigrants. Tours daily.
NEVILLE HOUSE Route 50, Collier, 412-279-3385. 18th-century historic landmark, tours Sat.-Sun. 1-4 p.m.
OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE Ambridge, 724-266-4500. Early 19th-century home of the Harmony Society; gardens and 16 buildings furnished with original artifacts. Tours available. Closed Mon.
OLD ST. LUKE'S Old Washington Pike, Scott. Pioneer church, 1823 pipe organ, Revolutionary War graves. Sun. 1:30-4 p.m.
OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD South Park, 412-835-1554. National Historic Landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site. Sat.-Sun.: Civil War encampment, 1-4 p.m.
PASSAVANT HOUSE Zelienople, 724-452-9457. National Register historic house from 1808. Tours Wed. and Sat. 1-3 p.m. through Oct. Tours also include Buhl House, Zelienople's oldest remaining building.
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 877-PA-TROLLEY. Scenic 3-mile rides on trolleys, exhibits, museum store. Weekends and holidays.
POWDERMILL NATURE RESERVE Laurel Highlands, 724-593-6105. Carnegie Museum of Natural History's biological field station. Sun.: Walk with Members of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club, 2 p.m. Free.
RACCOON STATE PARK Hookstown, 724-899-3611.
RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD Springdale, 724-274-5459. Childhood home of ecologist/author. Open Sun.
RODEF SHALOM BIBLICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN 4905 Fifth Ave., Oakland. 412-621-6566. Special exhibit is King Tut's Vegetable Garden. Open Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wed. also 7-9 p.m. (June-August); Sat. noon-1 p.m. Free. June 1-Sept. 15.
BIG STEEL JOURNEY Tour and cruises of historical industrial sites led by community residents and former steel workers. Saturdays by boat; first and third Saturdays of the month by bus. For reservations, call 412-464-5119.
HOMEWOOD CEMETERY Presented by the Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund, one tour focuses on prominent Pittsburgh families (Mon. 4 p.m.) and another, "Angels and Obelisks," on symbolism in memorial art (Fri. 4 p.m.) Through Nov. 6. $5. Reservations: 412-421-1822.
JUST DUCKY Station Square, 412-928-2489. One-hour city tours aboard The Duck, restored World War II vehicle that travels on land and water. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
MONUMENTS, MILLIONAIRES AND MEMORIES Walking tours through Homewood Cemetery, from "Millionaire's Row" to the less affluent, sponsored by the Frick Art and Historical Center. Wed. 10 a.m.; Sun. 1:30 p.m.; first and third Sat. 10 a.m., reservations: 412-371-0600.
SOUTH SIDE Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation guides walking tour of the Carson Street area. Begin at 12th Street and Carson. Sat. 10:30 a.m. through Aug. 26. Free. 412-471-5808.
AIRPORT ICE ARENA Moon, 264-2222. Public skating daily and B-Cubed, an extreme indoor skate park.
FUNFEST ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Freeport Road, Harmarville. Laser storm, cosmic bowling, game center. Open daily. 412-828-1100.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE BIKE RENTALS Eliza Furnace Trailhead, First Avenue and Ross Street. Bike rentals $6/hour. Adult and youth bikes, screened trailer available for toddlers. Guided group ride Wednesday evening 6:30 Eliza Furance and Panther Hollow, Sunday 1 p.m. guided ride from Eliza Furnace to Washington's Landing. 412-655-0835.
ISLAND SPORT CENTER Neville Island, 412-262-3335. Public skating, deck and inline hockey.
BAYER IN-LINE CLASSIC Benefit for Louise Child Care is a 5K and 15K in-line skating race, on course through Point State Park, downtown and the North Shore. Sun. 9 a.m. Point State Park. Registration $25 and begins at 7:30 a.m. race day. Call 412-778-6540 for advance registration.
CYCLE FOR LIFE Thirteen-, 30- and 60-mile rides at Lake Wilhelm, Mercer County, to benefit the American Cancer Society. Sun. 7 a.m. registration, rides begin at 7:30 a.m. $10 entry fee. 724-346-3529.
REGENT SQUARE RUN AROUND THE SQUARE A 5K run/walk and 1.5-mile fun run/walk. Sat. fun run/walk begins at 8:15 a.m. and 5K at 9 a.m. in front of Regent Square School on Henrietta and Milton. 5K course includes trails in Frick Park. Dogs allowed in 1.5-mile walk. 412-422-6562 or log on to www.regentsquare.com.
HOOKSTOWN FAIR Highlights include demolition derby Friday at 7:30 p.m.; truck and tractor pulls Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 4-H animal costume contest Saturday at 12:30 p.m. $7 includes everything. Hookstown Fairgrounds. Through Saturday. On Route 168, half-mile north of Route 30. 724-573-4512 or www.hookstownfair.com.
INDIANA COUNTY FAIR Demolition derby Friday at 7 p.m.; a children's pedal tractor pull for ages 4-11, a log-sawing contest and a horseshoe-pitching contest, all Sunday at 1 p.m. $1 per person, or free for children 6 and under. Extra for parking and grandstand seating. From Route 422 or Route 119, take the Wayne Avenue exit and follow Wayne Avenue/Jimmy Stewart Boulevard to the J.S. Mack Community Center. Friday through Sept. 2. 724-465-6703.
SOMERSET COUNTY FAIR Highlights include tractor pull Friday at 7 p.m., destruction derby Saturday at 6 p.m. Meyersdale fairgrounds. Through Saturday. $6, free for ages 2 and younger. 814-445-6431.
WESTMORELAND FAIR Highlights include a farm and garden tractor pull Friday at 6:30 p.m.; demolition derby Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Westmoreland Fairgrounds, off Route 30. Through Saturday. $5 adults, $3 children ages 2-12, free for children
FESTIVALS
ART ON THE AVE Potters, painters, sculptors, weavers, singers and poets demonstrate their crafts. Sponsored by Penn Ave. Arts Initiative. Penn Avenue, between Pacific and Winebiddle, Friendship. Sun. noon-5 p.m.
BLAWNOX FESTIVAL Carnival, bingo, music by the Blues Bandits (Friday) and Sweet Breeze and fireworks (Saturday). Blawnox Community Park. Fri.-Sat. 8-11 p.m.
DANKFEST Demonstrations of pioneers crafts, historical exhibits, tours, entertainment and food. Harmony Museum. Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m. Free. 724-452-7341.
FOUNDER'S DAY Free admission to Park. Fort Necessity National Battlefield, east of Uniontown. Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 724-329-5512.
GREATER PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Re-creation of 16th-century village with live jousting, music and theater, crafts, food and children's activities. This is Music and Dance Weekend with Hartline Polynesian dancers and Middle Eastern dancers Ghawazee. Off I-70, 7 miles west of New Stanton. Sat.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Also Sept. 2-4, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24. 724-872-1670.
PRESSLEY RIDGE ICE CREAM SUNDAY Sampling of new ice cream flavors, entertainment by Backyard Circus Group, petting zoo, pony rides, Pittsburgh Banjo Club, Pittsburgh Youth Chorale, autographs by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Friends and more. Pressley Ridge Schools, 530 Marshall Ave., North Side. Free parking and shuttles at Mellon Arena. Sun. noon-5 p.m. Tickets: $5; $16 groups of four; under 2 free. 412-231-1662.
SWISSVALE CELEBRATION Features parade (11 a.m.) and fireworks (11 p.m.) Saturday, carnival rides, food, children's activities. Music lineup: Caribbean Vibes, Sabor Latino (Friday 4-11 p.m.); Tony Janflone Jr., Jimmy Sapienza & Five Guys Named Moe, Dr. Zoot (Saturday noon-11 p.m.); Jericho Band, Tom Cunningham Irish Trio (Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.). Dickson Field, Swissvale. Free.
THOMAS CLAIRE LEGENDS Storytelling and hike. Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Farmington. Fri.-Sun. 6:30 p.m. Free.
GLADE RUN HUNTER CLASSIC HORSE SHOW With barbecue, live music and auction. Triple M Farm, off Rt. 228, near Saxonburg. Sat.-Sun. 724-452-4453.
SAFETY DAY Safety activities for children with fire and medical rescue teams, visit by McGruff the Crime Dog. Galleria, Mt. Lebanon. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 412-343-4069.
BORDERS Monroeville, 412-374-9772. Sat.: Back to school stories, 11 a.m.
BARK IN THE PARK Animal Friends hike and picnic for the dogs. North Park Skating Rink. Sun. 9 a.m. $15 advance; $20 day of. 412-566-2103.
LINKS ACROSS THE OCEAN Vectors/Pittsburgh's Party with a Porpoise presents hors d'oeuvres, drink tickets, tours, music, wine tasting and Chinese auction. Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Fri. 7 p.m. $35. 412-767-0307.
STARDUST BALL Dining and dancing with William Dell & Wee Jams to benefit American Cancer Society. Jimmy G's, Aspinwall. Sat. 7 p.m. $40. 412-782-0438.
WINGS FOR CHILDREN Pay 15 cents for each pound you weigh for a plane ride over Downtown Pittsburgh. Also, moonwalk and lunch from Don Pablo's. Proceeds benefit Wings for Children, providing free air transportation to children facing serious illness. Allegheny County Airport. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 412-469-9930.
BALDWIN PLAYERS For "Never Too Late," women in late 20s and 50s, men from late 20s to 60s, Sun.-Mon. 7:30-10 p.m., in Wesley Hall of Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, 724-873-5703.
CLOAK & DAGGER DINNER THEATER For paid positions for 2000-2001 season, Sun. 1-4 p.m., at Holiday Inn Greentree, by appointment 412-364-2483.
COMMUNITY THEATRE PLAYERS For Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me a Tenor," four men and four women, Sun. 1-3 p.m. and Tues. 7-9 p.m., at Community Presbyterian Church in Ben Avon, 412-761-3669 or 412-761-1233.
FLATWOODS PRODUCTIONS For "Nunsense" (five women ages 18-50) and "Dracula" (eight men ages 20-60 and two women ages 20-30), Sat. 2 p.m., at Curfew Grange in Flatwoods, 724-785-6896.
MCKEESPORT SYMPHONY CHORUS For all voice parts, Tues. evening, at Central Presbyterian Church in McKeesport, by appointment 412-331-9619.
PITTSBURGH YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Violin and viola Mon.-Wed. 4-8 p.m.; cello and bass Thurs. 4-8 p.m.; harp, percussion and keyboard Sept. 5 from 4-6 p.m.; flute Sept. 5 from 6-8 p.m.; oboe, clarinet and bassoon Sept. 6 from 4-8 p.m.; horn, trumpet, trombone and tuba Sept. 7 from 4-8 p.m.; at Heinz Hall (stage door entrance); 412-392-4872.
PITTSBURGH'S PHOENIX YOUTH FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA For all instruments, Sept. 10, at First Presbyterian Church of Carnegie, by appointment 412-279-3838.
PRIME STAGE For "Miracle on 34th Street," ages 10 through adult, Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m., at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 412-771-7373.
SALTWORKS THEATRE COMPANY For "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," men, women and teens, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m., at Orchard Hill Chapel in Franklin Park, by appointment 724-934-2820.
SETON PIONEERS For "Squabbles," men and women from late 20s to 60s, Sun. 2 p.m., at Seton Center in Brookline, 412-561-8400.
STAGE 62 For "Mame," actors ages 16 and up, one boy age 10-12, Sun. 2-5 p.m. and Mon. 7-9 p.m., at Andrew Carnegie Free Library Music Hall, 412-429-6262.
THREE RIVERS CHORAL SOCIETY For sopranos and basses, Tues. 7 p.m., in Asbury Hall of Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, by appointment 724-348-5320.
WAMO YOUTH CHORALE For soloists and musicians for 106 Jamz WAMO's contemporary gospel chorale, youth ages 12-17, complete application at WAMO offices in Downtown by Mon. and schedule audition for Wed. or Thurs., application fee $10, 412-456-4054.
WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC THEATRE For "Streets of Gold" (to be staged at Uniontown's State Theatre Center for the Arts), children ages 7-18 and adults, Sun., at Point Park College in Downtown, by appointment 304-598-0144.
WESTMORELAND YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Musicians in junior high and high school, Sept. 6 and 10, at Seton Hill College in Greensburg, by appointment 412-241-4954.
AABC ART CENTER For entries in the 10th Annual Wildlife and Nature Exhibit; send SASE to Wildlife and Nature Exhibit, Exhibit Coordinator, AABC, Box 245, Butler, PA 16003-0245; deadline for entry forms Wed.
HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS For 2002 exhibits in all mediums; artists over age 18; send resume, artist's statement, 10-15 slides and slide list, SASE and $25 fee to Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, PA 16101; deadline Sept. 1.
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