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POISON/CINDERELLA Post-Gazette Pavilion, Fri. 7:30 p.m. $25-$39.50. 412-323-1919.
ADRIAN BELEW Club Cafe, Sat. 7 p.m. $25-$27. 412-323-1919.
MAE/THE SPILL CANVAS/EDISON GLASS Mr. Small's Theatre, Sat. 8 p.m. $15. 1-800-594-8499.
NICK MOSS AND HIS FLIP TOPS Thunderbird Cafe, Sat. 9 p.m. $12. 412-682-0177.
DAVID SANBORN Hartwood Amphitheater, Sun. 7:30 p.m. Free.
THE WIGGLES LIVE!: Mellon Arena, Wed. 3 and 6:30 p.m. $16.25-$34.25. 412-323-1919.
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS/ THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Post-Gazette Pavilion, Wed. 7 p.m. $32.50-$75. 412-323-1919.
ON STAGE 
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THE AMISH MONKEYS An evening of interactive comedy improv. The Gemini Theater at The Factory, Point Breeze. Sat. 8 p.m. $7 (cash only). 1-866-243-6460 or 412-243-6464.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF American classic by Tennessee Williams. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, off Route 22, Delmont. Through Aug. 26. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Aug. 16, 2 p.m. $8-$16. Meal packages ($17-$26) with Lamplighter Restaurant. 724-468-5050.
CATS The beloved musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber. West Virginia Public Theatre, Clay Concert Theatre, West Virginia University's Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, W.Va. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. 1-877-999-WVPT or www.wvpublictheatre.org.
THE CITY MOUSE & THE COUNTRY MOUSE By Kevin M. Reese. Outdoor stage at South Park Children's Theater, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Mon. through Aug. 23. Mon. 6:30 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 10 a.m. $2. Bring blankets or chairs. 412-831-8552 or www.southparktheatre.com
THE CRUCIBLE Arthur Miller's play about the Salem witch trials. Quantum Theatre at Mellon Park, corner of Fifth and Shady avenues, Shadyside. Through Aug. 20. Wed.-Sun. 8 p.m. $24-$27. 412-394-3353.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Off-Broadway's biggest hit comedy pokes fun at the best theater has to offer. CLO Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown. Through Aug. 31. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m. $30.50-$37. Discounts available. 412-456-6666.
FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROVS Audience participation improvisational show. Studio Theatre, Cathedral of Learning, Oakland. Fri. 11 p.m. $3. 412-682-1435.
THE FROG PRINCESS A children's tale by Cathy Howard. Johnny Appleseed Children's Theater, Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, Delmont. Through Aug. 18. Tues., Thurs., and Sat. and Aug. 18, 11 a.m. $6. 724-468-5050.
HENRY AND MOM Original romantic comedy by Pittsburgh playwright John Reoli performed by Words, Words, Words, Productions. Open Stage Theatre, 2835 Smallman St., Strip District. Thurs. through Aug. 27. Thurs-Sun. 8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. $15. 412-977-3463.
IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY Ray Cooney's farce about a man who is about to make the speech of his life only to find an old flame bringing him a "gift." Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, Jennerstown. Through Aug. 20. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Wed. and Fri. 2 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $10-$30; dinners at adjacent Green Gables Restaurant (additional charge). 1-814-629-9201.
THE LAST JANE AUSTEN Shirl Hendryx's comedy about two little old ladies who abandon the Jane Austen book club in favor of live boxing. Before they know it, they have attached themselves to a young upstart at the ring. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $8-$15; dinner or dessert theater options available. 724-745-6300.
LATE NITE CATECHISM 2 Maripat Donovan's tongue-in-cheek look at the Catholic Church. City Theatre, Lester Hamburg Studio, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Extended through Sept. 3. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $35-$40 (group discounts available). 412-431-CITY.
MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS Ron Hutchinson's slapstick comedy and Hollywood critique of the two men who wrote the script for "Gone With the Wind." St. Vincent Theater, St. Vincent College campus, Route 30, Unity. Through Aug. 19. Tues.-Sat. 8:10 p.m.; other dates 2:10 p.m.; some nights off. $8.50-$19. 724-537-8900.
OLIVER! The musical about a young orphan boy who finally finds his family and happiness. Cresson Lake Playhouse, two miles from Route 22, north of Cresson on Loretto Road. Through Aug. 19. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $6-$14. 1-814-472-4333.
OUT OF ORDER British comedy about a Conservative government MP attempting to have an affair with one of the opposition's secretaries, with nothing going as planned. South Park Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Thurs. through Aug. 27. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$13. 412-831-8552.
OVER THE TAVERN Comtra Theatre, Cranberry. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10. 724-773-9896.
PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Local performers bring their best to the stage. Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Cultural District, Downtown. Fri.: "Dial 'M' for Mother," performed by Mystery's Most Wanted, 10 p.m.; Sat.: The Music of Simon and Garfunkel, featuring Antonio Gatto and Jay Hitt, 10 p.m. $8-$10. 412-456-6666.
PITTSBURGH MUSICAL THEATER Musical selections from PMT's upcoming season, including "Footloose," "Cats," "Grease" and more. West End Overlook Amphitheater. Fri. through Aug. 18. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.Free. 412-539-0900, ext. 232 or 234.
TITUS ANDRONICUS and AMPHITRYON 90-minute versions of Shakespeare's tragedy and Moliere's comedy performed by Pandora's Box theater company. Artists Upstairs, 911 Penn Ave., Downtown. Wed. through Aug. 28. Weds.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 5 and 8 p.m. $10, $15. 412-576-1500.
THE WILD, WACKY, WONDERFUL WORLD OF GORMAN LOWE An evening of cabaret with the veteran Pittsburgh performer who will be joined by Carol Wiltman and Sean Flaherty. Pohl Productions at the Greentree Holiday Inn, Parkway Center, Greentree. Through Aug. 26. Sat. 7 p.m. $36 (includes dinner, tax and tip). 724-746-1178.
ARSENIC & OLD LACE A drama critic learns on his wedding day that his beloved maiden aunts are homicidal maniacs and that insanity runs in his family. Starring Cary Grant. The Outdoor Summer Film Series at the Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. Fri.-Sat. 8:45 p.m. $3 donation (bring your own chair). 724-742-0400.
CATS & DOGS A look at the top-secret, high-tech espionage war going on between cats and dogs. Comcast Cinema in the Park, Riverview Park, Sat. 9 p.m.; West End, Elliott Overlook, Tues. 9 p.m. Free. 412-937-3039.
THE FORGOTTEN ROOTS Documentary that details the history of Mexico's often-overlooked African population. With "Daughters of the Dust," which tells the story about a large African-American family as it prepares to move North at the dawn of the 20th century. Panel discussion will follow each film, sponsored by Women of Vision. Pittsburgh Filmmakers at The Melwood Screening Room, Oakland. Sat. 6 p.m. 412-682-4111.
THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST SUMMER FILM SERIES Feature films: "The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings," Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; "Robin and the Seven Hoods," Fri. 8 p.m.; "Frankenstein" and "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein," Sat. 8 p.m. The Byham Theater, Downtown, $5 412-471-6930.
SING-ALONG MARY POPPINS Sing along with the 1964 Disney classic starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Summer Film Series, The Byham Theater, Downtown, Sat. and Sun. 3:30 p.m. $10, children under 10 pay age. 412-471-6930.
THEM! The 1950s sci-fi film about giant ants evolving from irresponsible nuclear testing, starring Gordon Douglas. The Sunday Night Series: Ewww! Big Bugs! Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Regent Square Theater, Braddock Ave., Edgewood. Sun. 8 p.m. $7. 412-682-4111.
WALK THE LINE A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. Comcast Cinema in the Park, Schenley Park, Flagstaff Hill, Oakland. Wed. 9 p.m. Free. 412-937-3039.
YOURS, MINE & OURS Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo star in this comedy about a large blended family. Comcast Cinema in the Park, Brookline Memorial Park, Oakridge St., Brookline, Thurs. 9 p.m.; Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville, Fri. 9 p.m.; Grandview Park, Bailey Ave., Mount Washington, Sat. 9 p.m.; Schenley Park, Flagstaff Hill, Oakland. Sun., 9 p.m.; Beatty St., East Liberty, Mon. 9 p.m. Free. 412-937-3039.
FESTIVALS/FAIRS AFRICAN ARTS IN THE PARK 2006 Presented by UMOJA African Arts Company. Mellon Park, East Liberty, Sat.-Sun. 412-471-1121.
AMERICAN INDIAN ENCAMPMENT Fort Necessity National Battlefield, east of Uniontown. Sat.-Sun. 724-329-5512.
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Old Bedford Village, Bedford, Sat. 1-800-238-4347.
ANTIQUE GUN AND ANTIQUES SHOW Harmony, Sat.-Sun. 724-452-7341.
AUGUST FUN FEST Arts and crafts, music, flea market. Cedar Creek Park, Sun. 724-830-3950.
BUTLER FARM SHOW Features include: Truck and Tractor Pull 6 p.m. Thurs.; Demolition Derby 8 p.m. Fri.; fiddling contest and show 5 p.m. Sat.. Farm Show grounds, Route 68, three miles west of Butler, ends Sat. 724-482-4000 or www.butlerfarmshow.com.
GREENE COUNTY FAIR Features include: Demolition Derby 7:30 p.m. Fri. Greene County Fairgrounds, ends Sat. 724-627-9160.
LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR Features include: Bull Ride Mania 7:30 p.m. Mon.; Bike Night 7 p.m. Tues., followed by the Last Call Band; Legends Stunt Show 7:30 p.m. Tues.; the Figure 8 Race, the Compact Car Derby and the Combine Derby, 7:30 p.m. Wed. Lawrence County Fairgrounds, across from Laurel High School, Mon. through Aug. 20. 724-654-7745 or www.lawrencecountyfair.com.
RICHLAND COMMUNITY DAY Richland Community Park, Richland, Sat. 724-443-5921.
SAN ROCCO FESTIVAL Italian festival. Main Street, Aliquippa, Fri.-Sun. 724-378-6646.
WASHINGTON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR Features include: Monster Trucks, 7 p.m. Sun.; School Bus Demolition Derby 8 p.m. Wed.. Fairgrounds in Arden, Sun. through Aug. 19. 724-225-7718 or www.washingtonfair.org.
ART EXHIBITIONS
KEY: "***" denotes an opening or event SPECIAL EVENTS
SHADYSIDE ... THE ARTS FESTIVAL ON ELLSWORTH Ellsworth Avenue, Shadyside. Fri.-Sun. Free. Watch artists create chalk murals, performances in music, dance and theater, children's activities, big chess set in action, gallery demonstrations and more. 412-361-3368.
SHADYSIDE ... THE ART FESTIVAL ON WALNUT STREET Walnut Street, Shadyside. Fri. noon-9:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 412-682-1298, www.artfestival.com.
PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BENEFIT ART SALE 724-941-9430. McMurray Art League Artists have donated work for sale, ends Wed. Daily.
GALLERY LISTINGS
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ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Shore, 412-237-8300. "The Downtown Show: The New York Art Scene, 1974-1984," a retrospective of more than 500 paintings, sculptures, drawings, videos and photographs relating to the New York art scene, through Sept. 3; "The "F" Word," 10 contemporary female artists present work inspired by the feminine, through Sept. 3; permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon. Admission.
ARTSPACE 303 Homestead, 412-476-0755. "Sacrobosco," new works by Fabrizio Gerbino representing the sacred forest, through Aug. 26.
BORELLI-EDWARDS GALLERY Ross, 412-367-3877. "Miniatures," small watercolor paintings by Mary M. Mazziotti, through Aug. 19. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THE BOST BUILDING Homestead, 412-464-4020, ext. 46. "Masters of Their Domain: Little Steel, 1750-Present," through March 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. Sun.: "Trash Talk," functional and non-functional found object sculpture by Brian Marshall, through Aug. 22, reception 1-5 p.m. Closed Mon.
BULGARIAN-MACEDONIAN CENTER Homestead, 412-461-6188. "Faces of Bulgaria," photographs by Kamen Bonev shot during the 2005 national folklore festival in Bulgaria, through Oct. 15. Open Tues.-Thurs.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "The 70th National Midyear Show," through Aug. 27; "Janet Fish: Pastels," though Aug. 20; "American Eden: Turn of the Century Paintings from the Akron Art Museum," through Sept. 10; "Ray Howlette: Lightboxes & Melts," installation and light sculpture, through Sept. 24. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Yosemite 1938: On the Trail with Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe," through Sept. 3; "Fierce Friends: Artists & Animals, 1750-1900," through Aug. 27; "Casting Call: Ceramics Center Stage," 67 ceramic objects on display, through Sept. 17. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Wild At Heart: Selected Works From The National Museum of Wildlife Art," ends Sun.; "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Carnegie's Dinosaurs: A World Treasure," a permanent exhibition; "Underwater Odyssey," a 45-minute earth theater program. Closed Mon.
CONCEPT ART GALLERY Regent Square, 412-242-9200. "Howard Booth: Familiar Cities, Unfamiliar Landscapes," new prints from the artist, through Aug. 26. Closed Sun.-Mon.
DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. "Resonance: Works by Carolyn Wenning," and "Twelve Minute Portraits," both through Aug. 19. Closed Mon.-Wed.
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY Mellon Hall, Uptown, 412-396-6388. "A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People," an interactive exhibit featuring photos, video footage, documents and artifacts recording the contributions of Pope John Paul II to advance relations between the Catholic and Jewish faiths, Ends Fri. Daily.
EVERYONE AN ARTIST GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. Fri: "RECOVERY: The Beauty Within," featuring artwork by Karl Goodrich, Jim Donatelli, Danette Veahman and Christine Walko, through Oct. 13, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.
THE FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER The Frick Art Museum, Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Waking Dreams: The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites from the Delaware Art Museum," 130 examples of oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, jewelry and furniture from the Victorian period, through Oct. 8. Docent tours available, Gallery talks on Fridays; Closed Mon.
GALLERY SPACE Monroeville Public Library, 412-372-0500. Sat.: "I Came, I Saw, I Painted," original watercolors by Marci Mason, through Aug. 26, opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Daily.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Silent Arias," new clay works by Dennis Bergevin; "Brush as Baton," new paintings by Ellen Chisdes Neuberg, both through Sept. 9. Closed Mon.
HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS New Castle, 724-652-2882. "WPA: Reminiscing America," Collections of posters, prints, and paintings that recall Pres. F.D. Roosevelt's mass relief program that began in 1935 after the Great Depression, through Sept. 22.; Closed Sun.-Mon.
HUSTON GALLERY Memorial Park Church, McCandless, 412-364-9492. "Intentional Images," photographic images by Shawn Catterson, through Aug. 31. Daily.
LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "The Music of Watercolor," new paintings by Lee M. Klingenberg, through Aug. 31. Closed Sun.
LEPOIRE GALLERY Crafton, 412-921-0912. "Boundaries," a group show of selected works interpreting various subject matter, through Sept. 15. Closed Thurs. and Sun.
MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Bill Strickland: Collected Works in Clay," Collected ceramic works by MCG's founder and CEO, through Oct. 15. Closed Sat.-Sun.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Ruth Stanford: In the Dwelling-House," an archaeological look at the historic working-class home at 516 Sampsonia Way, through Oct. 22; permanent installation art by Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Blown Away," glass works by Cal Breed, Jeremy Cline, Greg Fidler, Jeff Goodman, Jay Macdonell, John Miller, Caleb Siemon and Reed Slater, through Oct. 5. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MOXIE DADA Bloomfield, 412-682-0348. "Childish Things," paint and charcoals by Mark Traughber, ends Sat. with closing reception 6-9 p.m.
NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "The Spirit of America Gala," a juried, multimedia show, through Aug. 31. Closed Sun.
PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. Sat.: "Junk Drawer," a group show of emerging artists exploring various themes and media, through Aug. 26, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "Figure/Ground," an installation by Karen Antonelli and Maura Doern Danko; "Found Art: Pittsburgh/New York," mixed media by Jean McClung; "From Intolerance to Understanding," installation by Lynn Johnson; "Inside+Out/Big&Small," the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors; "Migrations of the African Diaspora," Women of Visions presents mixed media; "Zimbicki Roars," paintings by Kathleen Zimbicki, all through Aug. 20. Closed Mon.
PITTSBURGH FILMMAKERS Oakland, 412-681-5449. "Senior Photography Show," 2006 BFA graduates' eclectic styles and documentary photos, ends Sun. Open Mon-Fri. and during film screenings.
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "TruthBeauty," glass works by Kathleen Mulcahy and Ron Desmett, through Sept. 8. Open daily, Sun. by appointment.
RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY Carnegie, 412-279-0411. Fri: "Thoroughly Modern Melange," modern art prints and sculptures from national and international artists, through Aug. 26; wine and cheese reception Sat. 6-9 p.m. Closed Thurs. and Sun.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. Members' Gallery: "Quiet/Chaos," the photography of Cathy Bruegger and Remi Thornton, through Aug. 19; "Pictorialism in Pittsburgh," images by 32 historically acclaimed image-makers, through Aug. 19. Closed Sun., Mon.-Tues., open for education.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Nature/Culture: Artists Respond to the Environment," contemporary artists show new work, through Nov. 11; closed Sun.-Mon. One Mellon Bank Center Gallery: Fri: "A Memory From A Place," work by Beth Barron and Lewis Knauss, through Oct. 1; daily until 6 p.m.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Commuter Drawings: from Philadelphia to newark," work by Corliss Cavaliere; "Adolf Dehn: An American Master," lithographs and other works by the notable artist, through Sept. 10. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Familiar Faces," photographs by Sallie Zoerb, through Sept. 10. Fri.: Gallery tour and lecture with artist, 2 p.m.; free. Closed Sat. and Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "Ansel Adams: A Legacy," black-and-white photographs from the nature photographer, ends Sun. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. "Chas Fagen: Sketching a Path," more than 70 works by the Ligonier native, ends Sun. Closed Mon.
SWEDEN KAFFE & ARTS SHOPPE 7311/2 Filbert St., Shadyside. 412-681-0820. Sat.: Paint your own Swedish Wooden Horse of Dalarna, for kids during the afternoon ($15). Then, opening of "Sweden's Landscapes and Seascapes in Oil" in the evening.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Meditations," large-scale acrylic paintings by D.P. Warner, through Aug. 25. Closed Sat.-Sun.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, 412-648-2423. "Malvina and Mortality," works by Malvina Hoffman, ends Sat. Open Thurs. till 8 p.m.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Born of Fire: The Valley of Work," The "Big Steel" era is exhibited in a collection of more than 100 paintings, etchings, documentary memorabilia and works on paper, through Aug. 27. Documentary film screenings Thurs. at noon and Sun. at 2 p.m. through Sept. 3; Thurs.: Gallery tour and lecture with Curator Barbara Jones, 7 p.m. Closed Mon.-Tues.
WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-471-6505. "Ultraviolet Acquiescence and Deep Space Drip Culture," sculpture, video and light installations fused with recent scientific theories in new exhibit by Michael Oliveri, ends Sat.
ALLEGHENY MARINER Kittanning, 724-545-6646. Wed.: Dave Iglar Trio 9 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 9 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Sat.: Spuds 9 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Wed.: Father John & the Soul Searchers 8 p.m.
CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Thurs.: This Present Expression, Teen Riot 10 p.m.
DIESEL CLUB LOUNGE South Side, 412-431-8800. Tues.: Bill Deasy & Rob James 9 p.m.
THE FARM Burgettstown, 724-947-3799. Sat.: Sonic 15 9:30 p.m.
GARFIELD ARTWORKS Garfield. 412-361-2262. Sat.: Vun Kleinlin's Funeral, Weather Channel, Developer, 8 p.m.; Sun.: 80HD, Dubmissive, Kiwi Punch 7 p.m.
GOOSKI'S Polish Hill, 412-681-1658. Fri.: Gasoline Dion 11 p.m.
HAROLD'S INN Hopewell, 724-375-8992. Sat.: Sidewinder 9:30 p.m.
LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Fri., Sat.: Bobby Short 9 p.m.
MOGIE'S Lower Burrell, 724-339-6904. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 8:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Thurs.: 28 North, Sat.: Norman Nardini 8 p.m.
NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Sat.: Drew Moniot Band 9 p.m.
NORTH PARK LOUNGE Cranberry, 724-772-2233. Thurs.: Hewlett/Anderson 8 p.m.; Sat.: Good Guys Band 10 p.m.
PETER B'S Sarver, 724-353-2677. Fri.: DaPhunk Band 10 p.m.
PICTURES Ross, 412-364-9902. Sat.: Titanium Hip 9:30 p.m.
QUIET STORM Friendship, 412-661-9355. Sat.: Water, Bradley Panic, Sing the Evens Play the Odds, Gena Mason; Tues.: The Shackeltons, Carousel Shy, Kevin Eskowitz 8 p.m.
RICK'S SPORTS BAR Murrysville, 724-733-1973. Fri.: Mid Life Crisis 9:30 p.m.
31st STREET PUB Strip. 412-391-8334. Fri.: Whiskey Daredevils, Four Barrel Ghost, Whitey Morgan and the Waycross, Georgia Farmboys; Sat.: Trouser Snake, DJ Spahr 10 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Jazzam 10 p.m.
T.J.'S HIDEAWAY Evans City, 724-789-7858. Sat.: Big Jake & the Fat Kats 10 p.m.
Z-LOUNGE South Side 412-431-1800. Fri.: The Yards, Sat.: 28 North 10 p.m.
ALPINE INN Beaver Falls, 724-846-9820. Fri.: Strange Brew 9:30 p.m.
AMBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB 412-537-2028. Sat.: Bill Perry 8 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Fri.: Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 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., Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 10 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Janflone Jr. Band 5:30 p.m.
BOSTON WATERFRONT Boston, 412-751-8112. Sun.: Jill West & Blues Attack 3 p.m.
CJ'S Strip District, 412-642-2377. Fri.: TKB Band 9 p.m.
FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Sat.: Olga Watkins & the Soul Kitchen 8:30 p.m.
FOX CHAPEL YACHT CLUB 412-963-0640. Sat.: Night Life 8 p.m.
GATEWAY CLIPPER Station Square Dock, 412-355-7980. Fri.: Jill West & Blues Attack w/Jake's Blues 8 p.m.
LOGAN'S PUB Oakland. 412-377-9172. Fri. Broken Mojo 9:30 p.m.
MAIN STREET BAR Aliquippa, 724-375-3015. Sat.: Strange Brew 9:30 p.m.
MAXIE'S PLACE Carrick, 412-881-9898. Sat.: Smilin' Dave and the Jamminators 9 p.m.
MERRILL'S LANDING Beaver, 724-339-9915. Sat.: Strange Brew 4 p.m.; Broken Mojo 8 p.m.
NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: John Hough Group 9 p.m.
QUIET STORM Friendship, 412-661-9355. Fri.: Whistle Jacket, Leslie Addis, Harlan 9 p.m.
RIVERTOWNE INN N. Huntingdon, 412-823-2239. Sat.: Rich Kacin & Blues Sector w/Bob McKeg & Johnny Smoothe 9 p.m.
SIEB'S PUB Babcock Blvd., 412-364-8511. Sat.: Soul Merchants 9 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: The Pawnbrokers, Sat.: Nick Moss & his Flip Tops 10 p.m.
CEFALO'S Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Thurs.: Sax in the City 8 p.m.
CJ'S Strip District, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Tony Campbell & Leroy Wolford 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Variety 5 p.m.; Sun.: Jazz Jam Sesson with Tony Cambell 7 p.m.
DOWE'S ON NINTH Downtown, 412-281-9225. Thurs.: Azucar 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Al Dowe & Etta Cox, 9 p.m.
GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Thurs.: Dave Pellow, Fri. & Sat.: Dessy Di Lauro, Mon.: Rodney McCoy, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.
HONEY ISLAND CAFE Murrysville, 412-877-0103. Thurs.: Don Aliquo 7 p.m.
JACKSON'S, Moon, 412-329-1405. Sat.: Clare Ascani & Ron Bickel 8 p.m.
LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: Orsini Jazz Quintet 8 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.
PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Fri.: Erin Burkett, Sat.: Dallas Marks 8:30 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Chuck Spatafore & his Little Big Band 7 p.m.
STONE MANSION Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Sheena, Sat.: Vince Anthony 8 p.m.
WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Tues.: Max Leake w/Lisa Ferraro 8 p.m.
OUTDOOR FREE CONCERTS
ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURTYARD Downtown. Fri.: Billy Price Band Noon
BACH, BEETHOVEN & BRUNCH Mellon Park, Fifth & Shady aves. Sun.: East Winds Symphonic Band 10:30 a.m.
ELLSWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL Shadyside. Fri.: Dave Iglar Trio 6 p.m.
GREENSBURG CONCERTS IN THE PARK St. Clair Park. Fri.: Bill Toms & Hard Rain 7 p.m.
HARTWOOD AMPHITHEATER Sun.: David Sanborn 7:30 p.m.
RESERVOIR OF JAZZ Highland Park. Sun.: Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy Project 5 p.m.
SOUTH PARK AMPHITHEATER Fri.: Tift Merritt 8 p.m.
STARS AT RIVERVIEW JAZZ Riverview Park, Observatory Hill. Sat.: Henry Shapiro7 p.m.
STATION SQUARE STREET JAM Fri.: 7 p.m.
STOREY SQUARE Main St., Uniontown. Fri.: Quiet Storm 11:30 a.m., Mon.: Area 51 Band 5:30 p.m.
THURSDAYS IN MARKET SQUARE Thurs.: Good Brother Earl 11:30 a.m.
EASY LISTENING
CAFE EURO U.S. Steel Tower, Downtown, 412-434-0800. Fri.: The National Aviary & the Steel Drum Band 5 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Thurs., Fri.: Dave Crisci Duo 8 p.m.; Mon., Wed.: Jamie Wright 7 p.m.; Tues.: Rick Purcell 8 p.m.
GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings 8 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Thurs.: Jimmy Sapienza, Fri.: Rick & Shari, Sat.: Phil & Roxy 8 p.m.
COPPER CREEK BAR White Oak, 412-672-5750. Fri.: Kiger-Brannon Band 9:30 p.m.
LA CASA NARCISI WINERY West Deer, 724-444-4744. Sat.: Frank Bell 1:30 p.m.
IRISH
ST. JAMES PLACE TAVERN South Side, 412-431-3222. Fri.: Ceann 9 p.m.
OLDIES
HOLIDAY INN SELECT Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Fri., Sat.: Night Star 8 p.m.; Sun.: Bob Morelli as Dean Martin 6:30 p.m.
RICHLAND COMMUNITY DAY Richland Community Park, 724-443-5921. Sat.: KardaZ 7:45 p.m.
SHARPSBURG COMMUNITY DAY 412-781-0546. Fri.: KardaZ 7:30 p.m.
OPEN STAGE
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Shawn Lacy 9 p.m.
COMMODORE CAFE North Side, 412-321-4339. Tues.: Luther Dejarunett, Keith Stebler, Steve Trettle 7 p.m.
HOT ROD LOUNGE Delmont, 724-327-1660. Thurs.: Mark Cyler 9:30 p.m.
ITALIAN CAFE 5147 Butler St., Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Fri.: Mark Sullivan & the Sofa Kings 7 p.m.
JAMIE'S RESTAURANT Dormont, 412-561-0450. Tues.: Mark Cyler 8 p.m.
MAXIE'S PLACE Carrick, 412-881-9898. Sat.: Smilin' Dave and the Jamminators 11 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Wed.: Izzy 8 p.m.
RIVERSIDE BAR South Side, 412-331-6530. Thurs.: Eldorado Kings 9:30 p.m.
SALOON IN THE STRIP 412-434-7000. Thurs.: Jay Wiley, Tim Lengel 9 p.m.
SHOOTZ CAFE South Side, 412-488-3820. Tues.: Jack Erdie 7:30 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Hobby Weiss 9 p.m.
UGLY North Shore, 412-508-6538. Tues.: Jay Wiley/Tim Lengel 9 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Wed.: Randy Eugene, Derrick Edwards 5 p.m.
BORDERS Bethel Park, 412-835-5583. Fri.: Jessica Lee 7:30 p.m.; Sun.: Anthony Rankin 2 p.m.
BORDERS Monroeville, 412-374-9772. Fri.: J.G. Boccella 7:30 p.m.
BORDERS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Fri.: Peter King/Mark Perna duo 7:30 p.m.
BRADFORD'S LOUNGE Washington, 724-225-4645. Fri.: Jeff Thurston 9 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Sat.: Grapevine Acoustic 10 p.m.; Wed.: Bill Toms w/Marc Reisman, Jill Simmons 8 p.m.
ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.
HOLIDAY INN SELECT Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Sun.: Julia Scott 10 a.m.
MATTRESS FACTORY North Side, 412-231-3169. Thurs.: Tony Lee 7 p.m.
MONTEREY PUB North Side, 412-322-6535. Wed.: Tony Lee 8 p.m.
REDFIN BLUES Washington's Landing, 412-322-2878. Sat.: Matt Tichon 7 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Grapevine Acoustic 9 p.m.
RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Fri.: Matt Tichon 9 p.m.
SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Fri.: John Farley 9 p.m.
STARBUCKS Squirrel Hill, 412-422-6113. Mon.: Brad Yoder & Jason Rafalak 8 p.m.
STARLITE LOUNGE Blawnox, 412-828-9842. Sat.: Eve Goodman 8 p.m.
HOLIDAY INN SELECT Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Thurs.: Rick Gallagher 6 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Tues.: Mark Pipas, Wed.: Dave Crisci 7 p.m.
MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Rose Wyner, Sat.: Sue Reich 8:30 p.m.
BUBBLES II McKeesport, 412-673-3586. Fri.: Wizdom Band 9 p. m.
CORPEN BEACH CLUB Neville Island, 412-264-6570. Sun.: Freedom Band 6 p.m.
FOX CHAPEL YACHT CLUB 412-963-0640. Sun.: The Flow Band 2 p.m.
FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Freedom Band 9 p.m.
LIGONIER TAVERN 724-238-7788. Sat.: Wizdom Band 9:30 p.m.
PARADISE BEACH Neville Island, 412-264-6570. Thurs.: Wizdom Band 7 p.m.
BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Frank Lasko 8:30 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-731-8661. Fri. 8 p.m.
COUNTRY LINE McKees Point Palisades, 412-678-6979. Fri. 7 p.m.
DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.
DANCE South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, 412-831-0616. Fri.: Merriman Trio 8:30 p.m.
JITTERBUG SNPJ Club, Bridgeville, 412-366-2138. Sat. 8 p.m.
SALSA The Dance Cafe, 120 Sixth St., Downtown, 412-261-0441. Fri. 9:30 p.m.
SINGLES Holiday Inn, Green Tree, 412-572-5259. Fri.: 8:30 p.m.
CEFALO'S Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Neon Swing Experience 9 p.m.
PITTSBURGH PLACES
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ALLEGHENY OBSERVATORY Riverview Park, Perrysville, 412-321-2400. One of the major astronomical research institutions of the world. Tours available through October, Thurs. and Fri. evenings by appointment. Free.
BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100. Five miles of trails, open daily. Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Discovery Room and Bonehunters Quarry; Earth Theater Shows; Fossils mini-tour, Amphibians & Reptiles Discover Cart. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 3-18 and students with ID; under 3 free. 412-622-3131.
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave. 412-237-3400. Exhibits: "Magic: The Science of Illusion," magical demonstrations using math, chemistry, sleight of hand and optical illusions, through Sept. 4; Miniature Railroad & Village; UPMC SportsWorks, sports-related interactive exhibits. Rangos Omnimax: "Roar: Lions of the Kalahari," "Superman Returns." Buhl Planetarium: SkyWatch sessions held on clear Saturday evenings, $1 per person; "Far Out Space Places," "Ringworld," "Stars of the Pharaoh," "Stars Over Pittsburgh," "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Laser shows: "Dance of Light," "Symphony of the Stars," Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. Center hours: Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10. 412-237-3400.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center. Exhibits: "Children Just Like Me," through Sept. 10; "Fact or Friction," through Sept 10. Special programs: Learn about the Vietnamese festival, Trung Thu, Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; "Kindergarten! Here I Come!" Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Manchester Craftsmen's Guild Family Fun Series, Wed. 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Activities: Create With Clay, Build Your Own Car, Tot Time, Musical Movements, Radio Workshop, Professor MiGooch, Woodworking. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $9 adults; $8 kids 2-18; under 2 free; $8 seniors. Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers. 412-322-5058.
GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET Station Square Drive, 412-355-7980, www.gatewayclipper.com. Chick'n Ribs dinner cruise, "A Caribbean Barbeque!" 7-9 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., through Aug. 31, adults $25.95, children $9.95; Sunday Ice cream Social Cruise 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sun., through Sept. 3, adults $15, children $8.50; Sunset Sightseeing Cruises, 7-9 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., through Aug. 31, adults $14, children $7.50; Good Ship Lollipop Cruises, one-hour daily cruises 11 a.m.-4 p.m., adults $11, children $7.50.
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District. "Roberto Clemente -- Photographs by Les Banos," more than 40 images from 1969-72, through Sept. 4. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6 seniors; $5 students with ID; $3.50 children ages 6-18; free to members and children under 6. 412-454-6000.
NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. New attraction: "Wings of the World" free-flight bird show 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun through Labor Day, weather permitting. 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. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free. 412-323-7235.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park. Guided tours, free with admission are offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. until 9 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $5.50 students; $4.50 children 2-12; under 2 free. 412-622-6914.
PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close 5 p.m. The entire zoo closes 6 p.m. $9 adults, $8 seniors; $7 kids 2-13; under 2 free. Free parking. 412-665-3639.
RODEF SHALOM BIBLICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN TOURS 4905 Fifth Ave. Summer theme: "How They Lived -- Biblical People and Our World -- Twentieth Anniversary Exhibit," 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; noon-1 p.m. Sat.; 7-9 p.m. Wed.; through Sept. 15. Free. 412-621-6566.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS MUSEUM Heinz History Center, Strip. Same admission fees and hours as the History Center. 412-454-6000.
HISTORICAL PLACES
*** Denotes event BAYERNHOF MUSEUM O'Hara. Collection of automatic musical instruments. Includes disk and cylinder music boxes, nickelodeons, automatic banjo and violin players and merry-go-round organs. By appointment. $10. Children 12 and up only. 412-782-4231.
BLOCKHOUSE AT FORT PITT Pittsburgh's oldest building, erected in 1764 by Col. Henry Bouquet. Historical and educational displays. Point State Park. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
BOST BUILDING Homestead. "Steel Around: Big Steel's Enduring Legacy," artifacts and photographs of the history of steelmaking from the 1800s to today. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 412-464-4020.
BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Harrison City. Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 724-527-5584.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Allegheny Ave., North Side. Group tours of the 107-year-old church and its three magnificent 30-foot-high Tiffany windows; by appointment. Free. 412-323-1070.
CLAYTON Point Breeze. Exhibit: "Waking Dreams: The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites From the Delaware Art Museum." Tour the restored home of Henry Clay Frick. Also on the grounds: The Antique Car and Carriage Museum with exhibits on the history of automobile and many early examples of cars; The Cafe at the Frick, small gourmet cafe, reservations recommended. Tours daily, free parking, closed Mon. Admission varies. 412-371-0600.
COMPASS INN MUSEUM Laughlintown. Guided tours of the authentically restored 1799 stagecoach stop includes the inn, cookhouse, blacksmith shop, barn and carpenter's shop. The complex also includes the expanded Country Store. Reservations requested for groups of 10 or more. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. $7 adults, 65 and older $6, students $4, 6 and younger free. 724-238-4983.
COOPER CABIN Butler. Built circa 1810 by Samuel Cooper. Tours of the cabin and other houses available. Operated by the Butler County Historical Society. 724-283-8116.
CRISTY HOUSE Adjacent to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Sewickley, 724-774-1505. 150-year-old historic building, open for lunch Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
FALLINGWATER Route 381 between the villages of Mill Run and Ohiopyle. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. through Thanksgiving weekend. Also open Labor Day. Tickets $15. For group tours call 724-329-8501.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth Ave., Downtown. Tours include 13 Tiffany stained-glass windows, after 10:45 a.m. Sun. service. Group tours by appointment. 412-471-3436.
FORT PITT MUSEUM Point State Park. Museum of Colonial life in Western Pa. Historical models, educational programs on the French and Indian War. Wed.-Sun. 1-866-PA-TRAIL.
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE MUSEUM Wilmerding. Displays of family items, inventions, achievements and electrical appliances. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 412-823-0500.
HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County. Exhibits on American Indians, Washington's 1753 mission, German Separatists and more. Tours 1-4 p.m. daily, except Mon. During a renovation project guided tour fees have been reduced to $2 for adults and $1 for children. Regular fees for guided tours are $5 for adults and $2 for children. 724-452-7341.
HARTWOOD Hampton/Indiana townships. Guided tours of historical mansion, daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 412-767-9200.
JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM Indiana. Family portraits, film awards, costumes, photos, posters and film clips. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 724-349-6112.
KISKI JUNCTION RAILROAD Schenley, Armstrong County. One-hour scenic ride on a working railroad. 724-255-5577.
LEMOYNE HOUSE Washington. First National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. by appointment. 724-225-6740.
KERR MEMORIAL MUSEUM Oakmont. Guided tours of the restored Victorian home. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students. 412-826-9295.
LOWRIE/SHAW HOUSE Butler. A circa 1828 home restored by Butler County Historical Society. Tours Sun. 1-3 p.m. 724-283-8116.
MARIDON MUSEUM, Butler. Exhibit: "A Collector's Passion," 100 pieces of Chinese and Japanese art and artifacts from Neolithic to contemporary. Sat.-Tues. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $4 adults; $3 students/seniors. 724-282-0213.
MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella, Washington County. 200-acre outdoor museum including a re-created 19th-century village and the Rockshelter archaeological dig. Through Labor Day: Noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: Rockshelter or the village, $6.50 for adults; $3.50 for ages 6-16, younger than 6 free. Admission to both: $10 for adults; $5 for ages 6-16, younger than 6 free. 724-587-3412 or meadowcroft.pghhistory.org.
NATIONALITY ROOMS University of Pittsburgh. 26 rooms reflect heritage of Pittsburgh's immigrants. Tours daily. 412-624-6000.
OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Exhibit: "Tracks, Trestles, and Trustees." A national historical landmark that preserves the history and culture of the 19th-century religious communal society. Tues.-Sat. 9-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. $7 ages 18 and older; $5 ages 6-17; $6 seniors; free 6 and younger. 724-266-4500.
OLD ST. LUKE'S Old Washington Pike, Scott. Pioneer church, 1823 pipe organ, Revolutionary War graves. Sun. 1:30-4 p.m. 412-851-9212.
OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD, Stone Manse, South Park. Historic landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site. Docents in 18th-century dress lead tours and demonstrate period crafts. Site includes original stone and springhouse, reconstructed log house, forge, demonstration shed, barn and gardens. Sun. 1:30-4:30 p.m. 412-835-1554.
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa. Trolley Display Building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. Open tours Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults; $6 seniors; $4 children 3-15; 2 and under, free. 724-228-9256.
PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY North Side. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The history of photography, the Civil War, vintage Pittsburgh, American Indian, vintage photographic processes and equipment. Guided tours and educational programs available. 412-231-7881.
RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD Springdale. Home of ecologist and author of "Silent Spring." Open Sat. and Sun. 1-5 p.m., weekdays by appointment. 724-274-5459.
SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER Sewickley. A glimpse of the great estates of Pittsburgh's early industrialists. Weekdays 3-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-2 p.m. 412-741-4487.
SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland. Largest memorial building in the United States dedicated solely to America's fighting personnel, representing all branches of service. Historical displays, uniforms, documents, docent tours available. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adults, $3 veterans, seniors; children under 10, free. 412-621-4253.
WEST OVERTON MUSEUMS Pre-Civil War rural industrial village including the Overholt homestead, distillery museum and birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. Thurs-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors 65 and older and children 6-11, under 6 free. 724-887-7910.
WOODVILLE PLANTATION Bridgeville. 18th-century home of Gen. John Neville. Tours Sun. 1-4 p.m. through November. 412-221-0348.
ZELIENOPLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 243 S. Main Street, Zelienople. Guided tours of the 1805 Buhl House and 1808 Passavant House Wed.-Sat. 1 and 2 p.m. through Sept. 724-452-9457.
BORDERS BOOKS Northway Mall, Ross, 412-635-7661. Wed.: Children's storytime 1 p.m.
BORDERS BOOKS, South Hills Village, 412-835-5583. Sat.: Storytime, 1 p.m.
CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH LUNCH HOUR PROGRAMS 612 Smithfield St., Downtown, 412-281-4663. Wed.: Smithfield Street Critics Book Discussion, noon.
JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2705 E. Carson St., South Side. 412-381-3600. Sat.: Storytime 11 a.m.; Wed.: Toddler Storytime 11 a.m.
MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND SILENT AUCTION, THE THEATRE FACTORY, CAVITT AVENUE AND THIRD STREET, TRAFFORD. AUG. 19, 8 P.M. $25 IN ADVANCE. 412-374-9200.
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER For Artists in residence programs: Artists as Catalyst, supporting mid-career glass artists; Bridge Artists, supporting artists working outside the medium of glass; and Community Artist, where the artists will be working to make community connections through the glass medium. Applications may be obtained by contacting Jane McCall at 412-365-2145, ext. 206 or e-mail at janet@pittsburghglasscenter.org. Deadline is Oct. 2.
SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, INC Artwork for 11th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition, Dec. 2, 2006-Feb. 25, 2007, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. Applicants may submit slides or JPGS (electronic images) on CD. Details at www.spcarts.org. Call 724-834-3934 or e-mail info@spcarts.org. Deadline is Sat.
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