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PUNCHLINE Rex Theatre, South Side. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. $10. 412-323-1919.
DAUGHTERS/DOOMRYDERS Garfield Artworks, Garfield. Thurs. 8 p.m. $10. 412-361-2262.
JOHNNY WINTER Rex Theatre. Fri. 7 p.m. $15. 412-323-1919.
AMY CORREIA Club Cafe, South Side. Fri. 7:30 p.m. $12. 412-323-1919.
BILL MORRISSEY Club Cafe. Sat. 8 p.m. $14 advance, $16 at door. 412-323-1919.
LIZ BERLIN CD RELEASE PARTY Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale. Sat. 8 p.m. $8 advance, $10 at door. 1-800-594-8499.
MARY TIMONY Garfield Artworks. Sat. 8 p.m. $10. 412-361-2262.
DICK DALE Rex Theatre. Sat. 8:30 p.m. $18. 412-323-1919.
JIMBO MATHUS & HIS KNOCKDOWN SOCIETY Moondog's, Blawnox. Mon. 8 p.m. 412-828-2040.
SOPHIE B. HAWKINS Club Cafe. Mon. 8 p.m. $18. 412-323-1919.
ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION/JERRY DOUGLAS Benedum Center, Downtown. Tues. 8 p.m. $40-$50. 412-323-1919.
OCS/NATE DENVER Garfield Artworks, Tues. 8 p.m. $6. 412-361-2262.
AGNOSTIC FRONT Rex Theatre. Wed. 7:30 p.m. $13. 412-323-1919.
BIRDIE Garfield Artworks. Wed. 8 p.m. $6. 412-361-2262.
SARAH MCLACHLAN Mellon Arena, Uptown. Wed. 8 p.m. $45-$65. 412-323-1919.
COUNTY FAIRS
TASTE OF THE STRIP Strip District. Fri.: Kick-off party at The Sanctuary. $25. 412-201-4774; Sat.-Sun.: Live entertainment, food tasting, sidewalk sales, children's activities, local celebrities, dance groups.
FORT PITT MUSEUM COLONIAL FAIR Fort Pitt Museum, Point State Park. Sat. and Sun. 412-281-9284.
VENTURE OUTDOORS FESTIVAL Riverfront Park, North Side. Sat.: Outdoor activities for all ages and skill levels, including kayaking, canoeing, dragon boats, biking, river tours and more. 412-255-0564.
EAST HILLS SPRING CARNIVAL 2150 East Hills Drive. Sat.: Games, prizes, crafts, music, rummage sale, food, silent auction. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine.
DANCE
LAUREL BALLET PERFORMING COMPANY "Swan Lake," Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Sat. 2 and 7 p.m. $10-$20. 724-836-8000.
THE PITTSBURGH YOUTH BALLET COMPANY "Spring Performance." Byham Theater, Downtown. Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $20. 412- 835-1335.
*** Denotes opening.
ANNIE! Little orphan Annie longs for a real home in this delightful musical. Heritage Players at Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $7-$10. 412-831-6800, ext. 745.
***A VERY ADULT CABARET Proudly Presents Productions, The Gemini Theater, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze. Sat. 8 p.m. $10. 412-922-0863.
***DESPERATE HOUSEWARES Cellar Dwellers skit comedy and improvisation. Barrow Little Theater, Franklin, Sat. 8 p.m.; Bagpiper Theater, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, May 28, 8 p.m.; New Castle Playhouse, New Castle, June 4, 8 p.m. $5 all shows. 724-462-4651.
ENCHANTED APRIL Matthew Barber's romantic comedy about two housewives who rent a small castle on the Mediterranean in Northern Italy. Little Lake Theatre, North Strabane. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $8-$14; dinner or dessert theater options available. 724-745-6300.
THE FOREIGNER Larry Shue's comedy about a man who overhears a devilish plot because no one thinks he understands English. Apple Hill Playhouse, Delmont. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $8-$16. 724-468-5050. Meal packages with Lamplighter Restaurant.
FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROVS Audience participation improvisational show, now in its 13th season. Friday Night Improvs at the Studio Theatre, Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. Fri. 11 p.m. $3. 412-682-1435.
***I.D. Antony Sher's drama about the man who assassinated Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the "Architect of Apartheid" in South Africa. Quantum Theatre at The Pipe Building, 3000 Liberty Ave., Strip District. Through June 5. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $22, $15 student. 412-394-3353.
JAKE'S WOMEN Neil Simon's comedy about a novelist who deals with a martial crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life, past and present. McKeesport Little Theater, Coursin Street and Bailie Avenue, McKeesport. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15; $7 students. 412-673-1100.
LATE NIGHT CABARET AT THEATER SQUARE Shari Richards and Rick Purcell, tonight, 9:30 p.m., $5; The Gong Show, Fri. 10 p.m., $10; "Short Stuff," Sat. 9:30 p.m., $10; Jay Hitt, Tues. 9:30 p.m., $5 cover; The Michael Murphy Band, Wed. 9:30 p.m., $5 cover. The Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. Food and drink available. 412-456-6666.
LATE NITE CATECHISM Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan's comedy that takes you back to grade-school religion class. City Theatre, Lester Hamburg Studio, South Side. Through June 26. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun 2 and 7 p.m. $35. 412-431-2489.
LOSING YOUR FACULTIES Ken and Anastasia Matejka's musical that takes place on the campus of the Holiday School of Business. Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Cranberry. Through May 28. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $12. 724-773-9896.
LOST IN YONKERS Neil Simon's comedy. Old Schoolhouse Players at Mount Pleasant Township Community Center, Hickory. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $8-$10. 724-344-7467.
MY SWEETHEART'S THE MAN IN THE MOON Dan Nigro's tragic love tale based on the true story of Gibson girl Evelyn Nesbit and her husband, Harry K. Thaw of Pittsburgh. Open Stage Theatre, 2835 Smallman St., Strip District. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15, $10 students. 412-394-3353.
OUR TOWN Stage 62, at Andrew Carnegie Free Library Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$12. 412-429-6262; www.stage62.com.
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE & FESTIVAL The 19th Pittsburgh International Children's Festival, at North Side locations including Allegheny Traditional Academy, Cardinal Wright School, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and Hazlett Theater. Through May 22. 9:45 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $7 individual, $12 for a three-show package. 412-321-5520 or www.pghkids.org.
***SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO ON TOUR Finalists square off for a one-night-only event presented in the "Apollo Amateur Night" format. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents, Benedum Center, Downtown. Sun. 7:30 p.m. $20-$35. 412-456-6666.
SON OF MOVIE MADNESS An evening of dinner theater with a film theme. Jude Pohl Productions at the Greentree Holiday Inn, Green Tree. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. dinner). $35. 724-746-1178.
STOP IT! An exploration of the ideologies contained in the writings of Carlos Castaneda and his concept of stopping the world. Blankspace Arts, Allegheny Playhouse, North Side. Through May 28. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10. 412-973-6161.
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE Season-ending double feature. Episodic Theatre Presents: "Episode II: Resistance Is Feudal" and "Episode III: In Space, No One Can Hear You Knock," both written by Tom Smith and Jeremy Tennent. Sunday Night Live at 937 Liberty Avenue, Downtown. Sun. 7:30 p.m. $4. 412-389-1460.
THE SUNSHINE BOYS Neil Simon's comedy about two aging vaudevillians. Butler Little Theatre, One Howard St., Butler. Ends Sat. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:15 p.m. $6. 724-287-6781.
***SWEET THUNDER: THE BILLY STRAYHORN STORY The life of the Pittsburgh-raised jazz legend, who collaborated with Duke Ellington to create some of the most memorable American music ever. Kuntu Repertory Theatre at Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Through June 4. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m.; May 28, 1 p.m. $15-$20; discounts available. 412-624-7298.
THAT'S LIFE Helen Butleroff's musical that looks at the contemporary Jewish experience through stories and music. Jewish Theatre of Pittsburgh at Katz Performing Arts Center, JCC, 5738 Darlington Road, Squirrel Hill. Ends Sun. Thurs. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5 and 8:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $22, $15 seniors, students. 412-394-3353.
TWO BY TWO Rodgers, Charmin and Stone's musical based on the biblical story of Noah's Ark. Theatre Factory at Third and Cavitt Ave., Trafford. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $16-$18. 412-374-9200.
***THE UNDERPANTS Steve Martin, after Carl Sternheim. A puritanical bureaucrat and his wife become instant celebrities when her pants fall down in public. City Theatre, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Through June 12. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$40. 412-431-CITY.
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT & TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING Playhouse Jr. at Point Park Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Through May 29. Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. $7. 412-621-4445.
THE CORPORATION Exploring the nature and spectacular rise of the dominant institution of our time. Footage from pop culture, advertising, TV news and corporate propaganda. Free vegan desserts. William Pitt Union, Room 527, Fifth Avenue, Oakland. Sun. 6 p.m. Free. 1-877-321-4VFA.
GRAND ILLUSION This French film, set in WWI, tells the story of soldiers as they plan to escape imprisonment. Visions of War Film Series, Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Regent Square Theatre, Braddock Ave., Edgewood. Sun. 7:30 p.m. $7. 412-682-4111.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Gallery listings
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AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. "Noble Elders," 90 photographs by Carol Maurin and interviews by Bob Feikema that document the vibrant and diverse lives of citizens over 90 years old, through June 30. Daily.
***ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Shore, 412-237-8300. "John Waters: Change of Life," 80 photographic and sculptural works and three early unreleased films by Waters, through Aug. 28. Running concurrently "John Waters Curates Andy's 'Porn,' " through Aug. 28. Fri.: Opening reception 7-10 p.m.; $15. Sat.: Book signing with John Waters, noon. Also "The 95th Annual Associated Artists of Pittsburgh," through June 19; "Youth Invasion," a juried exhibition of Pittsburgh-area teenagers, through June 5; permanent Warhol exhibitions and archival material. Closed Mon. Admission.
ARROW ART & PERFORMANCE SPACE 5499 Penn Ave., Garfield, 412-361-0889. "Pinhole Photography," the students of Carlow University present new designs and photographs for this old art, through May 27. Weekends and by appointment.
ARTIST IMAGE RESOURCE North Side, 412-321-8664. "Hoverings," digital/video print images by Patricia Villalobos Echeverria, ends Sat.; "A.I.R.: Open Studio Participants," ends Sat.
***ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 412-291-6200. "Our Stories," new work by the students of Allegheny East MH-MR Center, through May 31; opening reception, Fri. 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.
AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. "The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker," an original Audubon life-size hand-colored print, circa 1832, print no. 66 of 435 original prints, through Mon. Wed.: "Red-Winged Starling or Marsh Blackbird," an original Audubon life-size hand-colored print, circa 1832, print no. 67 of 435 original prints, through June 6. Daily.
***BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. "Butterfly Transformation," a series of paintings by Alison Zapata, through June 6; opening reception, Fri. 7-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***BIRD IN THE HAND Sewickley, 412-741-8286. A Celebration of the Career of Gregory Kavalec," paintings, through June 30, opening reception, Wed. 6-8 p.m.; "Judi Collins: Recent Paintings" and "Jeffrey Phelps: Hand Blown Glass," both end Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***BOX HEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. Paintings by Jason Shorr," through June 6, opening reception, Sat. 6-9 p.m. Closed Mon.
***CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. Sat.: "On Paper III: Selections From the Permanent Collection," through Oct. 9; "kid size: The Material World of Childhood," examining changes in Children's Design over the past 300 years, through Sept. 11; Forum Gallery: "Mixed Doubles," short videos from the CMOA archives, shown daily through January; "Michael Maltzan: Alternate Ground," a selection of designs for public and private spaces (Maltzan was the architect for the 2004-05 Carnegie International), through June 12; Scaife Galleries; permanent collections; guided and audio tours available. Admission. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Carnegie's Dinosaurs: A World Treasure," a permanent exhibition; "Underwater Odyssey," a 45-minute earth theater program. Closed Mon.
CLAY PLACE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-682-3737. "Bernadette Curran: The Danger of Playing With Animals," animal-themed works in clay, through June 15. Closed Sun.
CONCEPT ART GALLERY Regent Square, 412-242-9200. "Earth's Bounties: Paintings, Drawings and Prints by Robert Qualters," a collection of new work based on the poetry of Gail Ghai, through June 5. Closed Mon.
***DIGGING PITT Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. "Super Fun-Luscious," a group show of various mediums, through June 12, opening reception, Fri.: 6-9 p.m. Daily.
EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "Green Creatures: The Art of Nicolette Montgomery," through May 27. Closed Sun., Tues., Sat.
***THE FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER The Frick Art Museum, Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Wed.: Lecture, "Masters of American Impressionism and Realism at the Turn of the 20th Century," Judith O'Toole, curator, Westmoreland Museum of Art, 7:30 p.m.; "American Beauty: Painting and Sculpture From the Detroit Institute of Arts, 1770-1920," through June 12; "Marvels of Maiolica: Italian Renaissance Ceramics of the Cocoran Gallery of Art," extended through Aug. 28; Frick Gallery Talks, every Friday 2 p.m., through June 10; permanent collections on display. Closed Mon.
FUTURE TENANT Downtown, 412-325-7037. "Vaguely Positive," the MFA first-year candidates from Carnegie Mellon University, through May 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Memory Rooms," new paintings by Adrienne Heinrich, through May 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY SPACE Monroeville Public Library, 412-372-0500. "Eloquence: German Art Fiber," the work of mother and daughter Sandra and Vanessa Germain, through May 28. Daily.
GREENSBURG GARDEN & CIVIC CENTER Greensburg, 724-836-1123. "The Oakgrove Art Club Spring Exhibit," through May 31. Closed Sun.
***HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS New Castle, 724-652-2882. Sun.: "The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Juried Exhibition"; "The 32nd Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition, ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.
HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "The Flowering Amazon: Margaret Mee Paintings From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew," through July 31. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, Sun. 1-4 p.m.
***HUSTON GALLERY Memorial Park Church, McCandless, 412-364-9492. "Joy Jackson: Transparent Watercolors," through June 17. Daily.
INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley, 412-741-3036. "Photography X5," photography by Francisco Infante, Michael Strauss, Katherine Mickle, Carl Huffman and Constance Hanna, through June 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
JAMES GALLERY West End, 412-922-9800. "Charismata," new paintings, drawings and sculpture by Michael Lotenero, through June 11. Closed Sun.
***MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "His Face Was Hidden: Images of Poland -- The Holocaust Effect," through May 29, artist reception, Thurs. 6-8 p.m.; "Leave an Impression," the 2005 Pittsburgh Public School All City Arts Showcase, ends Fri. Closed Sat.-Sun.
***MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. Sat.: "For Those About to Rock," a one-night-only evening of performance, 7-11 p.m. Closed Mon.
MERRICK ART GALLERY New Brighton, 724-846-1130. "New Photographs by Carrie Zuberbuhler Kennedy," through June 4. Closed Sun.-Mon
MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-4282. "Red Grooms Room," Red's favorite signed and numbered limited editions, and "Sensual Contemporary Chinese Paintings by Yang Qian," both through May 27. Closed Sun.-Tues.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Seeing Clearly," glass works by Henry Hillman Jr., Sally Fawkes, Latchezar Boyadjiev, Christopher Ries, Martin Rosol, Toland Sand and Richard Silver, through July 22. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MOXIE DADA Bloomfield, 412-682-0348. "Graffiti Remix," new works by Jean McClung, through June 4. Closed Sun.-Mon.
NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "The 2005 Multi-Media Juried Art Show," through May 31. Closed Sun.
***O'BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS Squirrel Hill, 412-422-0300. Thurs.: "Blooms," an exploration of floral designs in weaving, through July 23. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. Thurs.: Artist talk with Master Artists, 6 p.m., free; "The Biennial: Master Visual Artists V," a group show featuring Hilary Harp, Suzie Silver, Jennifer Bechak and others, through Aug. 21; running concurrently, "Master Visual Artists V," featuring craftspeople Charlee Brodsky, Akiko Kotani, Diane Semuels and others, also through Aug. 21. Closed Mon.-Tues.
***PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. Wed.: Lecture with the Tom Farbanish and Paul Cunningham, 6-7 p.m.; "Implied Narratives," new work in cast glass by Jennifer Blazina of Philadelphia and Ana Thiel of Mexico, through June 30. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "Pittsburgh Now," photojournalists Steven Adams, Lake Fong, Rob Long, Heather Mull, Ken Neely, Annie O'Neill, Carrie Schneider, Dylan Vitone and William D. Wade present a rich tapestry of photographs that reflect the city today, through Aug. 20. Closed Sun.; education programs Mon.-Tues.
***SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT One Mellon Center, 412-261-7003. "COLOR: Ten African American Artists," works in clay, glass, metal, wood, fiber and mixed/found materials, through Oct. 22, opening reception, Fri. 5:30- 8 p.m.; "Living Red: Are you Feelin' Me?" a collective work by Women of Visions, through Aug. 21.
***SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. Sat.: Annual Garden Party on the Green," call for reservations; "The Art of Michael Strueber, American Watercolor Paintings," through July 24.
STUDIO K Lawrenceville, 412-621-4414. Pittsburgh Society of Artists Spring Members Show," through June 25. Closed Sun.-Mon.
UNDERCROFT GALLERY First Unitarian Church, Shadyside, 412-621-8008. "Watercolors by Trudy Rehbock," through May 26. Closed Sat., Mon.
WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER Washington, 724-222-1475. "The Work of Susan Martinelli," whimsical, acrylic paintings, through June 11. Closed Fri. and Sun.
***WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-471-5605. "Music Video," guest curator Ed Steinberg of ROCKAMERICA presentsmusic videos produced since 1982, featuring work of Spike Jonze, Chris Cunningham, Hype Williams, Herb Ritts, Andy Warhol among others, through June 18; Fri.: lecture, "Two Versions for the Sixties: the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead," David Shumway, professor, Carnegie Mellon University, 12:15 p.m., free. Closed Sun.-Mon.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sir Neville Merriner, conductor; Andres Cardenes, violin. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $17.50-$62.50. 412-392-4900.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY FIDDLESTICKS Lucas Richman, conductor. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Sat. 11:15 a.m. (pre-concert activities, 10 a.m.) $14.50-$17.50. 412-392-4900.
NORTH PITTSBURGH PHILHARMONIC "An Evening with Sousa," North Hills Jr. High School, Ross. Sat. 7 p.m. $5-$12. 412-394-3353.
EDGEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Thomas Douglas, conductor. First Presbyterian Church, Edgewood. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $5-$10. 412-473-8880.
MUSIC AT CALVARY Featuring Chatham Baroque and the Calvary musicians. Calvary Church, McClintic Hall, Shadyside, Sun. 5 p.m. Free. 412-661-0120.
MUSIC IN A GREAT SPACE "Haydn's Oratorio Creation," Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Shadyside. Sun. 4 p.m. $10, $5 seniors. 412-682-4300.
TIFFANY CONCERT SERIES Featuring The Chamber Singers of the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale. "Choral Contrasts," Calvary United Methodist Church, North Side. Sun. 4 p.m. $10. 412-323-1070.
AN AFTERNOON WITH FLUTIST SUZANNE LEVINSON. Rodef Shalom, Oakland. Sun. 4 p.m. Free. 412-621-6566.
AN AFTERNOON OF INDIAN MUSIC Featuring Sangeet Martland Pandit Jasraj. Carlow University, Antonian Hall, Oakland. Sun. 3 p.m. $15-$50. 412-394-3353.
TRINITY CATHEDRAL SPRING ORGAN RECITAL SERIES 328 Sixth Ave., Downtown. Wed. 12:30 p.m. Free. 412-232-6404, ext. 124.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Bobby McFerrin, conductor and soloist; Anne Martindale Williams, cello. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Wed. 7:30 p.m. $15-$45. 412-392-4900.
PITTSBURGH JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL "A Sephardic Celebration," featuring Chatham Baroque and Brio. Anna Levenstein, soprano. Rodef Shalom, Oakland. Wed. 8 p.m. $12-$18. 412-394-3353.
AMERICAN LEGION Cecil, 412-221-6969. Sat.: Sonic 15 9 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Thurs.: Dave Iglar Trio 8 p.m.
CROWD PLEASERS Hampton, 412-486-2909. Sat.: Titanium Hip 9:30 p.m.
EDGEWATER INN Beaver Falls, 724-843-2272. Fri.: Matt Barranti Band 9:30 p.m.
ELWOOD'S PUB Indiana Twp., 724-265-1181. Sat.: Erin Burkett & the Mean Reds 9:30 p.m.
EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Fri.: Fast Breeder Reactor, Ephemeris 10:30 p.m.
FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Sullivan Nod Duo; Sat.: Gary & the Moondogs 9 p.m.
GARFIELD ARTWORKS 412-361-2262. Thurs.: Daughters, Doomriders, Point Line Plane; Fri.: ZZZ, The Apes, Developer; Sat.: Mary Timony, Medications, Mommy & Daddy, Housequake; Wed.: Birdie 8 p.m.
GOOD TIMES BAR & GRILL Pleasant Hills, 412-653-6243. Sat.: Alice Cooper Tribute 9:30 p.m.
HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Tues.: Tommy's Mom 8:30 p.m.
HOTEL LARGE Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.
JAY'S SPORTS BAR Canonsburg, 724-746-2250. Fri.: Exit 11 9 p.m.
JERGEL'S Ross, 412-364-9902. Fri.: No Bad JuJu; Sat.: 8th Street Rox 10 p.m.
LAUTERBACH CAFE Mount Oliver, 412-431-2255. Fri.: The Burgh 9:30 p.m.
LONGVIEW LOUNGE N. Versailles, 412-823-9602. Fri.: 8th Street Rox 9:30 p.m.
MCARDLE'S PUB White Oak, 412-754-3721. Sat.: Mark Cyler & the High Rollers 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Thurs.: Norman Nardini 8 p.m.; Sat.: A Better Yesterday and Ellison 10 p.m.
MR. SMALL'S THEATER Millvale, 412-821-4447. Sun.: Chinup-Chinup, The Appleseed Cast, Chalk Outline Party, Comrad, Life in Bed 7 p.m.
NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Sat.: Frank & Lori Russo Band 9 p.m.
PHIL'S NITE CLUB Dawson, 724-529-2011. Fri.: Mark Cyler & the High Rollers; Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-323-1919. Fri.: Science Fiction Idols, Motorpsychos, The Cheats, 4 Barrel Ghost, Silver Thread, Legendary Hucklebucks, Halbomas 9 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Boogie Hustlers 9:30 p.m.; Fri.: Dancing Queen 10 p.m.
SMILING MOOSE South Side, 412-431-4668. Sat.: Motorpsychos, Knuckle 10 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Ace Brown & the Hell Divers, The Marauders, J.B. Beverly & the Wayward Drifters; Fri.: Legendary Hucklebucks, Hell Bound Honkys, Lords of the Highway, Sat.: Chalk Outline, Col. Knowledge & the Lickety Splits, The Sexes, Bullet Parade 10 p.m.
3-B'S LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Fri.: Modern Habit; Sat.: Witness X 10 p.m.
T.J.'S HIDEAWAY Evans City, 724-789-7858. Sat.: Slammin' Dorz 10 p.m.
WINDHAVEN LOUNGE Cranberry, 724-776-1740. Sat.: The Pointe 9:30 p.m.
Z-LOUNGE South Side 412-431-1800. Sat.: Past Pluto 10 p.m.
RHYTHM & BLUES
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Jill West & Blues Attack 9 p.m.
CITY LOUNGE By PNC Park, 412-325-0688. Thurs.: Mystic Knights 9 p.m.
ELWOOD'S PUB Indiana Twp., 724-265-1181. Sat.: Erin Burkett & the Mean Reds 9:30 p.m.
HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Fri.: Sonic Blues 9 p.m.
JERRY'S North Side, 412-321-3718. Fri.: The Doorshakers 9:30 p.m.
JIMMY G'S Sharpsburg, 412-781-4884. Sat.: Blues competition finals with Mystic Knights, Jill West & Blues Attack, 9 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 10 p.m.
PAPARAZZI'S South Side, 412-488-0800. Sat.: Rick Kacin & Blues Sector 9:30 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 10 p.m.
RIVERTOWNE INN Verona, 412-828-3707. Thurs.: Strange Brew 9 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: The Pawnbrokers, Sat.: Boss Diablo 9:30 p.m.; Mon.: Geoff Achison, Australian blues legend 9 p.m.
BLUEGRASS.....
LEGENDS JAMES STREET TAVERN 422 Foreland St., 412-231-1333. Sun.: Bluegrass jam 1 p.m.
JAZZ
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Platinum; Fri.: Smoke Band; Sat.: Dwayne Dolphin 9 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell Jam Session 7 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Cefalo's "Big Night" Band 9:30 p.m.
CRAWFORD GRILL Station Square, 412-281-2885. Fri.: Frank Cunimondo & Lori Russo; Sat.: Don Aliquo & Ken Karsh 5:30 p.m., Walt Harper 8 p.m.; Sun.: Rodney Mccoy & the East Coast Band 6 p.m.
DOWE'S ON NINTH Downtown, 412-281-9225. Tues: Jam with Sean Jones 8 p.m.; Wed.: Humphries Big Band 9 p.m.; Thurs.: Azucar 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Al Dowe & Etta Cox, 9 p.m.
JOHNNY'S Wilmerding, 412-824-6642. Sat.: Harold Betters Quartet 7:30 p.m.
LEGENDS JAMES STREET TAVERN 422 Foreland St., 412-231-1333. Thurs.: Roger Humphries; Fri.: Kevin Howard Band, Sat.: Gene Ludwig 9 p.m.
LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: Orsini Jazz Quartet, Fri., Sat.: Chuck Corby & Quiet Storm 9 p.m.
MARTINI'S Jefferson Hills, 412-384-5910. Thurs., Fri.: Spider Rondinelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.; Sat.: Jam session 3 p.m.
MCDAIN'S Monroeville, 412-373-3335. Fri.: Kenny Blake 9 p.m.
PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Fri.: 5 Guys Named Moe, Sat.: Boilermaker Jazz Band 8:30 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Roger Humphries & R.H. Factor 7 p.m.; Mon.: Chizmo Charles 9 p.m.; Tues.: Dueling Pianos 9 p.m.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip, 412-261-7003. Fri.: Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 6 p.m.
STONE MANSION INN Wexford, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Trudy Holler 8 p.m.
WOODEN NICKEL Monroeville, 412-372-9750. Thurs.: David Crisci & Tom Paterra 7:30 p.m.; Fri.: Judi Figel; Sat.: Ron Tronzaglio & Martini Jazz 8 p.m.
EASY LISTENING
CLUB LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Joe Gauricco & Bill Tobin; Sat.: Donna & Skip Peck 9 p.m.
PETER'S PLACE Bridgeville, 412-221-5000. Fri., Sat.: Night Star 9 p.m.
WOODEN NICKEL Monroeville, 412-372-9750. Wed.: Coz Serrapere and Guy Matone 7:30 p.m.
BALTIMORE HOUSE Pleasant Hills, 412-653-3800. Fri.: Prairie Fire 9:30 p.m.
JAY'S SPORTS BAR Canonsburg, 724-746-2250. Sat.: Ruff Creek 9 p.m.
KINLOCH VFW New Kensington, 724-226-0813. Fri.: Joe Patrick & Friends 8 p.m.
KITTANNING
CLUB 724-543-2014. Sat.: NOMaD 8 p.m.
NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: Generation Gap, Bud Goldfinger, Loren Faulx 9 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Wed.: Stonee Ridge Band 9:30 p.m.
RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: Frontier 9 p.m.
SCOTTY'S BAR W. Elizabeth, 412-384-9948. Sat.: Prairie Fire 9:30 p.m.
SHALER LOUNGE 412-486-9899. Sat.: Joe Patrick & Friends 9:30 p.m.
SUNNY JIM'S Camp Horne Road, Kilbuck, 412-761-6700. Sat.: The Fabulous Gunslingers 10 p.m.
SWEENEY'S CAFE Belle Vernon, 724-929-8383. Sat.: Dallas Marks 9 p.m.
TARENTUM MOOSE 724-224-4412. Fri.: The Silver Wings Band 9 p.m.
UPTOWN THEATRE Washington, 724-223-8101. Fri.: Dallas Marks 8:30 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Thurs.: Wee Jams 8:30 p.m.
CROWNE PLAZA Coraopolis, 412-262-2400. Fri., Sat.: Occasional Reign 9 p.m.
FROSTED MUG Cheswick, 724-274-4688. Sat.: Liz Calfo & Total Recall 10 p.m.
LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Fri.: Georgeo's
Cafe; Sat.: Take Two 8 p.m.
PAMELA'S RESTAURANT Strip, 412-281-6366. Sat.: Liz Calfo & Total Recall 1 p.m.
STIM'S HIDEAWAY, Lawrenceville, 412-687-4287. Fri.: Wee Jams 9 p.m.
STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Thurs.: Airborne Duo; Sat.: Shari Richards & Rick Purcell 8 p.m.
AFFOGATO COFFEE HOUSE Bellevue, 412-761-0750. Fri.: On Beyond Zebra 7:30 p.m.
BORDERS Monroeville, 412-374-9772. Fri.: Anthony Rankin 7:30 p.m.
BORDERS Northway Mall, Ross, 412-635-7661. Fri.: Matt Korbanic 7:30 p.m.
ELWOOD'S PUB Indiana Twp., 724-265-1181. Fri.: Live Acoustic Music 9:30 p.m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, Squirrel Hill, 412-422-7100. Sat.: New Morning and Lean Horse 7 p.m.
FAMILY CHRISTIAN STORE Bridgeville, 412-221-3222. Sat.: Jeffrey Nowak 11 a.m.
HAMBONES Lawrenceville, 412-681-4318. Fri.: Tim & John 9 p.m.
KELLY'S RIVERSIDE SALOON Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Sun.: Matt Tichon 6 p.m.
LEAF AND BEAN Strip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: Songwriter Saturdays with Tom Breiding & Bill Toms 11 a.m.
QUIET STORM Friendship, 412-661-9355. Fri.: Brad Yoder & Heather Kropf 8 p.m.
STARBUCKS Squirrel Hill, 412-422-6113. Mon.: Tony Lee/Jeff Miller 8 p.m.
STUDENT LIFE CENTER Oakmont, 412-243-0958. Sat.: Brad Yoder, Jat Hitt, Sue Gartland, Jim Hart 7:30 p.m.
UPTOWN THEATRE Washington, 724-223-8101. Thurs.: The Bratz 9 p.m.
WESTWOOD CC West Mifflin, 412-462-9550. Fri.: Matt Tichon 8:30 p.m.
BENEFITS
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL East Liberty, 412-231-2766. Sun.: Music by the bluegrass duo, The Weedhawks, also Evan Knauer, Ben Hickling 7 p.m.
UPTOWN THEATRE Washington, 724-223-8101. Sun.: Randy Riggle's "Nostalgia" 7:30 p.m.
PITTSBURGH PLACES
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***NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. Thurs.-Sun.: Free admission and special activities during the Pittsburgh International Children's Festival. Daily events: Owl Encounter Show, 11:30 a.m.; Indoor Tropical Rainstorm, 12:30 p.m.; Penguin Premiere Show 1 p.m.; Interactive Feeding in Tropical Rainstorm, 2:30 p.m.; Feathers and Eggs Parts Cart, 4:30 p.m. Fantasy of Flight Bird Show, Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; $5 seniors; $4.50 kids 2-12. 412-323-7235.
BARNES & NOBLE Waterfront, 412-462-4798. Sat.: "Corduroy" storytime 11 a.m.
BORDERS Monroeville, 412-374-9772. Sat.: Dave Crawley reads from his book "Cat Poems," noon.
EVERYTHING ELSE
SIDEWALK SALE AND ART WALK Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. Fri.-Sun.: Live entertainment, open art galleries, merchant's sales.
USED BOOK SALE Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carrick. Fri.-Sat.: Books, audios, videos books on tape, bake sale. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
GREEN DRINKS Cafe Phipps, Phipps Conservatory. Fri.: New networking group, open to green businesses, green builders, funders, artists, environmental groups, students and anyone interested in green causes. Third Friday of every month, 5:30-9 p.m.
OPEN MIC & OPEN BAND NIGHT Spirits Embodied, 607 E. Ohio St., North Side. Fri.: Night of spoken-word poetry, singing, comedy and instrument playing, featuring Akil Esoon; 21-and-older event. 9 p.m. $5. 412-867-7822.
SPRING GARDEN MARKET Succop Conservancy, Butler. Sat.: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Butler County.
PITTSBURGH BOOK ARTS COLLECTIVE OPEN HOUSE Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill. Sat.: Hand-made books on display, demos on how to make books, refreshments, noon-3 p.m.
TALENT SHOW Christ Lutheran Church, Duquesne. Sat.: Covered-dish buffet dinner 5 p.m., talent show 6 p.m. Reservations: 412-466-7773.
WALKING HISTORY TOURS Citizens Library, Washington. Sat.-Sun.: 1:30 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT REVUE Hungarian Reformed Church, Duquesne, 412-469-2185. Sun.: Jeffrey Kash and Roger McDowell, 4 p.m. Reservations.
AUDITIONS/ARTISTS
AMISH MONKEYS Auditions for improvisational comedy. Gemini Theater, The Factory, Point Breeze, Wed. 7-8:30 p.m. 412-242-4593 for appointment.
CATLIN MORAN DANCE PRODUCTIONS Needs performers for salsa groups, men and women ages 15-18 and age 18 and up. The Dance Cafe, 120 Sixth St., Downtown, Sat.-Sun. Prepare 30 seconds of dance, any style. 412-261-0441 for appointment.
I-FACTOR COMEDY IMPROV TROUPE Improvisational comedy. Cathedral of Learning, Room G-16, Oakland, Sun. 5 p.m. 412-708-1724 for appointment.
POINT PARK UNIVERSITY REPERTORY COMPANY General auditions for the 2005-06 year. Pittsburgh Playhouse, Craft Ave., Oakland. Equity auditions, Wed. noon- 3 p.m.; non-Equity, Thurs. 10 a.m.; youth audition for 12 year-old female role, Wed. 3 p.m. Prepare a two-minute contemporary monologue, provide head shot and resume. E-mail kmartin@pointpark.edu for appointment.
PROUDLY PRESENTS For "110 in the Shade." Gemini Theater, 7501 Penn Ave. Point Breeze, Sun. 2-4 p.m.; Mon. 7-9 p.m. Prepare a song and provide sheet music. 412-922-0863 for appointment.
THE THEATRE FACTORY For "Babes in Arms."At the theater, Cavitt and Third St., Trafford, 1-4 p.m. Prepare one up-tempo song, one ballad and prepare to dance. Accompanist provided. 412-373-2881 for appointment.
UNION PROJECT Artists are requested to submit proposals for stained-glass entry windows to be built and installed at the Union Project. Information: www.unionproject.org or 412-478-3105. Deadline is Friday.
