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PrintBRUCE COCKBURN Rex Theatre, Thurs. 8 p.m. $28. 412-323-1919.
VICTORY AT SEA Garfield Artworks, Thurs. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
CRAIG MORGAN/JEFF BATES Pepsi Roadhouse, Fri. 7:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. dinner). $75-$55 (includes dinner). 412-323-1919.
MELISSA FERRICK Rex Theatre, Fri. 8 p.m. $20. 412-323-1919.
RANDY TRAVIS Pepsi Roadhouse, Sat. 7:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. dinner). $89-$109 (includes dinner). 412-323-1919.
STYX/FOREIGNER Chevrolet Amphitheatre, Sun. 7 p.m. $35-$15. 412-323-1919.
YELLOWCARD/ANBERLIN Club Zoo, Sun. 7 p.m. $20-$22. 412-323-1919.
OUR LADY OF BELLS Garfield Artworks, Sun. 8 p.m $6. 412-361-2262.
CELTIC FROST Rex Theatre, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $20. 412-323-1919.
ANTELOPE/JOE LALLY Garfield Artworks, Tues., 8 p.m. $8. 412-361-2262.
BUCKETHEAD Mr. Small's Theatre, Tues. 8 p.m. $13-$15. 1-800-594-8499.
THE TOSSERS Rex Theatre, Wed., 7:30 p.m. $10; 412-323-1919.
COUNTY FAIRS
PENN'S COLONY FESTIVAL Battle re-enactments and other living history, music, dance, theater, games and foods. Sat.-Sun. and Sept. 23-24, Saxonburg. 724-352-9922; www.pennscolony.com.
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ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND A dark, gritty interpretation of a childhood classic. Not for sensitive audiences. The Rage of the Stage Players, Brew House Association, 2100 Mary St., South Side. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10. 412-851-0922.
BRIGHT IDEAS Eric Coble's comedy/drama on what ambitious parents will do to get their son in the best pre-school possible. South Park Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$13. 412-831-8552.
CAMPING WITH HENRY AND TOM Mark St. Germain's comedy about Henry Ford, President Harding and Thomas Edison on a camping trip. Comtra Theatre, Cranberry. Through Sept. 23. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10. 724-773-9896.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Off-Broadway's biggest hit comedy pokes fun at the best theater has to offer. CLO Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown. Through Sept. 30. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m. $30.50-$37. Discounts available. 412-456-6666.
THE FOURSOME Norm Foster's comedy about four chums who get together at their college reunion for their favorite pastime, golf. Little Lake Theatre, North Strabane. Through Sept. 23. 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, South Side. Extended through Sept. 24. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $35-$40 (group discounts available). 412-431-CITY.
LINDA EDER AND MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Feinstein is a four-time Grammy-nominated winning pianist and vocalist, and Eder is a dramatic singer. Westminster College Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, New Wilmington. Sat. 8 p.m. $45-$52. 724-946-7354.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Musical based on the children's tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Gemini Theater Company, The Factory, Point Breeze. Through Oct. 1. Sat.-Sun. 1 and 3 p.m. $8.50. 412-243-5201.
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." PNC Broadway Across America and Pittsburgh CLO at Benedum Center, Downtown. Through Oct. 1. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. $29.50-$73; www.pgharts.org; 412-456-6666.
THE O'CONNER GIRLS Katie Forgette's play about a day of upheaval involving old love and new love, overdrinking and large purple hats. Red Barn Theater, Hampton. Tues. through Oct. 1. Tues.-Sun. 8 p.m. $9-$12. 412-487-4390.
THE PIANO LESSON August Wilson's story about a family's conflict over the fate of the family's irreplaceable carved piano. Pittsburgh Playwright's Theatre Company, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Oct. 1. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$20. 412-288-0358.
THE PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Three new one-act plays. This week: "Touching Aurora" by Stacy Isom; "The Party" by Christopher Bondi; and "How I Know Chuck" by Matt Casarino. CAPA High School Auditorium, Ninth Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 4 and 7 p.m. $7, $10 or $25 for a four-week pass. 412-881-6888.
THE REAL THING Tom Stoppard's literate and feeling comedy. Playhouse Repertory Company, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Oakland. Through Sept. 24. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $18-$22. 412-621-4445
WATCHING FIRE, WATCHING RAIN Samuel Hazo's drama about the complicated relationships of a black-listed Hollywood director. Jewish Theatre of Pittsburgh, JCC, Squirrel Hill. Ends Sun. Thurs. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5 and 8:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$25. 412-394-3353.
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, Green Tree. Through Oct. 7. Sat. 7 p.m. $36 (includes dinner, tax and tip). 724-746-1178.
ANDY WARHOL: A DOCUMENTARY FILM Presented by American Masters. The Warhol Theater at The Andy Warhol Museum, North Shore. Mon. Beer and pretzel reception 6 p.m., film 7-11 p.m. $20. Limited seating. 412-237-8300.
BONNIE AND CLYDE Starring Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway and Gene Hackman. The Sunday Night Series: Great American Classics, Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Regent Square Theatre, Braddock Ave., Edgewood. Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.
DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST/ SISTERS IN CINEMA Matinees shown during the Mavuno Festival at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley. Sat. 1 p.m. 412-741-4405.
TOPSY -- WILLIAM MORRIS Film about the life of artist William Morris. The Frick Art Museum auditorium, Point Breeze. Wed. noon. Free. 412-371-0600.
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY School of Art Lecture Series: Christian Jankowski 5 p.m. Tues., McConomy Auditorium. Free. 412-268-2409.
SEWICKLEY FALL GALLERY WALK 6-9 p.m. Fri. Sweetwater Center for the Arts, The Sewickley Gallery and Frame Shop, Open Mind Bookstore. 412-741-5858.
ALIQUIPPA ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Downtown Aliquippa along Franklin Avenue, featuring an art exhibition and juried art contest with local and regional artists, musical entertainment, food, games and more. Sat. 10 a.m.
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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE Doane Hall of Art, Meadville, 1-814-332-4365. "Beggars and Choosers: Motherhood Is Not a Class Privilege in America," documentary photos regarding motherhood, politics and policy, through Oct. 3. Tues: "Son of Noir," contemporary graphic influences in works by eight artists, through Oct. 3, lecture by curator and opening reception 7-9 p.m. Closed Mon.
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Shore, 412-237-8300. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon. Admission.
ASH GALLERIES Lawrenceville. 412-612-9000. Thurs: "New Works by Ellie Sherman," through Sept. 30.
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. "Wings of Compassion: From Angels to Egrets," paintings and works by Laurie Marshall and Margaret Baco, ends Sun. 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. Trumbull: Sun: Elements of Abstraction, group exhibition of contemporary American abstraction painters, Sun. through Nov. 5; North Galleries: "Stephen Hannock: A Retrospective," through Nov. 19; Salem Branch: Works by James R. Lefebvre and Maria Dippolito, through Oct. 21. Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. "Ray Howlette: Lightboxes & Melts," installation and light sculpture, through Sept. 24. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Casting Call: Ceramics Center Stage," 67 ceramic objects on display, ends Sun.; "Forum 57: Luisa Lambri and Ernesto Neto," Italian photographer and Brazillian sculptor, respectively, through Nov. 12. Docent tours available. 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.
CHATHAM COLLEGE ART GALLERY IN WOODLAND HALL Shadyside, 412-365-1106. "Liana Dragoman: New Works," assistant professor of art at Chatham, through Sept. 29; "Culture in Context: African Art from the Olkes Collection at Chatham College," ongoing through the fall college term. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
DIGGING PITT GALLERY, Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. Thurs. "Pittsburgh Alumni: 20 Artists From Beyond the Rivers," through Nov. 4, reception 6-9 p.m. Thurs. and 6-9 p.m Nov. 4. Closed Mon.-Wed.
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. Closed Sun.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "Size Matters," work by regional and national artists exploring the relevance of scale, through Oct. 7. Closed Sun.-Tues.
5151 PENN GALLERY, Lawrenceville, 412-661-9244. "Birds, Bees, Flowers and Trees," featuring the works of Kim Fox and Linnea Glick, through Sept. 22. Viewings by appointment.
THE FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER The Frick Art Museum, Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Fri: "Dante Gabriel Rossetti: Paintings in the Poetic Realm," gallery talk with Beth Braughler, assistant curator of education, 2 p.m.; Sun.: Teens and Tweens workshop: "Be Jeweled!" 12:30-3:30 p.m., Lexington Education Center; $15-$18, includes materials; "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, Closed Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. Fri.: "BEFORE YOU VOTE!," handmade books by Joan Iverson Goswell and work by political cartoonists Tim Menees, David Clark, Gary Huck and Mike Konopacki, through Oct. 14, reception 6-9 p.m. Closed Mon.
GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. Fri.: "Stops Along the Way," paintings by Sandra Ward, through Oct. 28, opening reception 7-10 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY SPACE Monroeville Public Library, 412-372-0500. "Impressions," with works by Bruno Sorento and Jeanne Moffatt Connors, through Sept. 30. Daily.
HARLAN GALLERY Seton Hill College, Greensburg, 724-830-1071. "rp-shooter: an exhibition in response to terrorism," by Madelyn Roehrig, through Oct. 12. Closed Sat.
HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. Thurs.: "What We Collect: Recent Art Acquisitions," through Dec. 20. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, Sun. 1-4 p.m.
JAMES GALLERY Dormont, 412-343-1366. "Surface," an exhibition of ceramics by Regis Brodie, sculptural paintings by Val M. Cox, and paintings by David Miller and Maura Robinson, through Oct. 14. Closed Sun.
LEPOIRE GALLERY Crafton, 412-921-0912. "Boundaries," a group show of selected works interpreting various subject matter, through Fri.
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. Artist reception 7:30-9:30 Thurs. Closed Sat.-Sun.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Factory Installed," through Jan. 28, 2007; "Ruth Stanford: In the Dwelling House," an archeological look at the historic working-class home located 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.
MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "Paintings, Black, White, Color" by Janice Colker, through Sat. Closed Sun.-Tues.
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. "Blind Date," featuring 10 artists working in ceramics, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture, ends Sat. with closing reception 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
O'BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS Lawrenceville, 412-621-0700. "The Language of Rugs," origins of unusual rug names, along with a new collection of Gabbehs, through Oct. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
ON 5005 Penn Ave., Garfield, 412-951-0622. "The Fruits of Our Labor," an open group exhibition of cell phone photography, through Sept. 30. Viewings by appointment.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, Oakland, 412-622-6914. Fri. "Aaronel de Roy Gruber: Light and Transparency," photographs, through Nov. 17. Daily.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. Fri.: 2006 PCA Artist of the Year Jane Haskell and 2006 Emerging Artist Kim Beck, through Nov. 5, reception 5:30-8 p.m. ($5). Daily
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145, ext. 207. Sat.: Meltdown 06," the annual benefit and auction, 7-11 p.m.
PITTSBURGH FILMMAKERS Oakland, 412-681-5449. "Reflections," featuring black and white photos by Jason Vartikar-McCullough, through Oct. 1; "Peregrination," the Advance Photograph Seminar show, through Oct. 1. Open Mon-Fri. and during film screenings.
REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. Joyce Kozloff's political and cultural commentary on paintings, drawings, prints, video, video stills and sculpture, through Oct. 8. Closed Mon.
RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY Carnegie, 412-279-0411. Sat: "A Land for All Seasons," landscape original oils by master artist R. Jean Vallieres, through Sept. 23, reception 6-9 p.m. Closed Thurs. and Sun.
RENAISSANCE PITTSBURGH HOTEL Downtown, 412-562-1200. "Glass on Fire," an exhibit of 30 works by regional glass artists from the Pittsburgh Glass Center, through Sept. 30. Free. Daily.
ST. VINCENT GALLERY Latrobe, 724-532-6600, ext. 2107. "From Intolerance to Understanding," photographs and installation by Lynn Johnson, through Oct. 13, reception Thurs. 6:30-8:30; Johnson talk Tues. 7:30 p.m.. Afternoons; closed Mon.
707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. Fri.: "Highland Park Photo Project: Works by David Aschkenas," through Oct. 21, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. Fri.: "Love, Loss & Longing: The Impact of U.S. Travel Policy on Cuban-American Families," through Sept. 20, reception 5-8 p.m. with speakers, special guests, live music and food. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THE SEWICKLEY GALLERY 549 Beaver St. 412-741-9040 Fri.: Pittsburgh Society of Artist's annual member show, through Oct. 14, reception 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. Fri.: "It's a Dog's Life: Photographs by William Wegman from the Polaroid Collection" features 28 photographs of his celebrated Weimaraner dogs, through Nov. 4, opening reception 6 p.m. Wed.: "XL Memories: Pittsburgh Steelers and the Superbowl," photographs by photojournalists and others, 6:30 p.m. (free). Members' Gallery: "Kimberly Austin and Mickey Smith" through Oct. 7. 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. Food Gallery: "Koehler Cafe, 'Wood You Like to Eat?,' " by Ron Koehler. Closed Sun.-Mon. One Mellon Bank Center Gallery: "A Memory From a Place," work by Beth Barron and Lewis Knauss, through Oct. 1. Daily until 6 p.m.
SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. "In to My Self," an exhibition of works that address issues of self-portraiture and humor, through Oct. 21. Closed Sun.-Tues.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. MAVUNO 2006 "First Fruit" arts festival through Oct. 15. Art opening reception Fri. 6-9 p.m., featuring performance by Da Buttonpusha, female emcee.
THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL GALLERY Downtown, 412-281-8723. "IN OUR HOUSE: Interpretations of African Culture," through Oct. 21. Closed Sun.
UNDERCROFT GALLERY First Unitarian Church, Shadyside, 412-621-8008. "Biko at 14," private collection of African-American memorabilia, through Sept. 27. Closed Sat., Mon.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, 412-648-2423. Fri. "From Pavement to Paradise: The Evolution of Schenley Plaza," through Oct. 21, reception 5:30-8 p.m. Closed Sun.; open Thurs. till 8 p.m.
WAD CLAY INSTITUTE The Brew House, South Side. 412-279-9956. "The Wad Clay Institute 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition," through Sept. 30. Closed Sun.-Tues. and Fri.
WATERCOLORS GALLERY Downtown, 412-201-4003. "Other Worlds," featuring watercolors by Nancy Deckant and Barry Winsand, through Sept. 23. Closed Sun.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. Sat. "The Westmoreland Juried Biennial," through Oct. 15, reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. Closed Mon.-Tues.
STEINWAY SOCIETY CONCERTS Louise Burky, flute; Kenneth Burky, piano. Trombino Piano Gallerie, Downtown. Thurs. 12:10 p.m. Free. 412-765-0600.
CARNEGIE MELLON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Philharmonic, featuring Juan Pablo Izquierdo. Carnegie Music Hall. Thurs. 8 p.m.; Cuarteto Latinamericano, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Kresge Recital Hall, Sept. 21 8 p.m. 412-268-2383.
CHATHAM BAROQUE "Sweet Desire: Unearthing Prothimia," directed by Julie Andrijeski. United Methodist Church in Sewickley, Fri. 8 p.m.; Synod Hall, Oakland, Sat. 8 p.m.; Chatham College, Laughlin Music Hall, Shadyside, Sun. 2:30 p.m. $20 ($16 seniors; $8 students). 412-394-3353.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "A Little Knight Music." Bramwell Tovey, conductor and pianist, Sir Andrew Davis, artistic adviser, and Sir James Galway, flutist. Heinz Hall, Fri. 8 p.m. $33.50-$85.50. 412-392-4900.
RIVER CITY BRASS BAND "We Got Rhythm." Gateway High School, Monroeville, Thurs. 8 p.m.; Carson Middle School, McCandless, Fri. 8 p.m.; Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Sun. 3 p.m. $16-$42. 412-322-7222.
PITTSBURGH CONCERT SOCIETY Major Auditions Winners Recitals, featuring Adam Liu, cello, and Barbara O'Brien and Yeeha Chiu, flute/piano duo. Kresge Recital Hall, CMU Campus, Oakland. Sun. 2 p.m. $10. 412-279-2970.
MUSIC IN A GREAT SPACE Featuring the vocal duo of baritone Guenko Guechev and mezzo-soprano Xiu-ru Liu. Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Shadyside. Sun. 4 p.m. $5-$10. 412-682-4300.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Intensity Concert: IUP Percussion Ensemble, IUP Department of Music, Gorell Recital Hall, Sutton Hall, second floor. Tues. 8 p.m. Free. 724-349-1336.
MUSIC ON THE EDGE Featuring the Yale Percussion Group. University of Pittsburgh Bellefield Hall Auditorium, Oakland. Tues. 8 p.m. $5-$15; free for Pitt students. 412-394-3353.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Andres Cardenes, conductor and violinist. Katz Performing Arts Center, Squirrel Hill, Tues. 8 p.m. 412-392-4900.
ARMANDO'S LOUNGE Rochester, 724-774-9752. Sat.: Fastback 9:30 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 9 p.m.
BEACH ROOM Finleyville, 724-348-8888. Sat.: Shelley Duff Band 9:30 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.
BRACKENRIDGE AMERICAN LEGION 724-224-8444. Fri.: DaPhunk Band 10 p.m.
THE BRIDGE South Side, 412-381-7707. Sat.: Max'ell House & the Perkulators 10 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: 8th Street Rox, Sat.: The Businessmen 9 p.m.
CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.
ENON VALLEY INN 724-336-3333. Sat.: Sonic 15 9:30 p.m.
HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Fri.: Boss Diablo 9:30 p.m.
LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Fri.: Traxx, Sat.: Teaser 9 p.m.; Tues.: Shari Richards & Rick Purcell, Wed.: Bobby Short 7 p.m.
MAGOO'S McCandless, 412-635-2300. Fri.: Max'ell House & the Perkulators 9:30 p.m.
NORTH PARK LOUNGE Cranberry, 724-772-2233. Sat.: Ferris Bueller's Revenge 10 p.m.
OAKMONT TAVERN 412-828-4155. Fri.: After the Fall 10 p.m.
PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: Everyday Parade, Boca Chica 9 p.m.
PICTURES 2 Ross, 412-364-9902. Sat.: Rolling Stones Tribute Jumpin' Jack Flash 9:30 p.m.
RICK'S SPORTS BAR Murrysville, 724-733-1973. Fri.: Open Wide 9:30 p.m.
SECRETS BAR West Mifflin, 412-466-9767. Fri.: Daniels & McClain 6 p.m.
SOUTH BEACH Irwin, 724-382-1475. Fri.: Tres Lads w/Rob James 10 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: J. Creepers, Lake of Falcons, Fri.: Cosmosonics, Smut Product, Trashlight Vision, Sat.: Pleasure Technicians 10 p.m.
3-B'S LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Sat.: Earthquakers 10 p.m.
VILLA NOVA New Castle, 724-652-5171. Sat.: The Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.
ZIPPY'S SALOON Brookline, 412-343-3574. Sat.: Boss Diablo 9 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Fri.: Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers 9 p.m.
BLUES CAFE South Side, 412-431-7080. Fri.: Michael Todd 5:30 p.m., O'Ring Jones 10 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles & Jeff Bell 5:30 p.m., Dennis McClung Blues Band 10 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Janflone Jr. Band 5:45 p.m.
CAFE GUSTO Middlesex, 724-586-2261. Fri.: Smokin' Section 9:30 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Tues.: Jill Simmons Trio w/Norm Nardini 7 p.m.
THE GROVE Ross, 412-931-1690. Fri.: The Blues Orphans 9 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Jake's Blues 10 p.m.; Sat.: Shemekia Copeland 7:30 and 10 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sat.: Jill West & Blues Attack 10 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Tom Principato 8 p.m.; Fri.: Craig King & King's Ransom 10 p.m.; Wed.: The Blues Survivors 8 p.m.
TWIN OAKS LOUNGE White Oak, 412-678-3321. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers 10 p.m.
BLUE Allison Park, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Antoinette 8 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Sat.: Phoenix Jazz Project 9 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell Jam Session 7 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Thurs.: Sax in the City 8 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.: Orrin Evans, Tues.: Phoenix Jazz Project, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.
HOLIDAY INN Meadowlands, 724-222-6200. Fri.: Erin Burkett & the Mean Reds 9:30 p.m.
JACKSON'S Doubletree Inn, Moon, 412-329-1405. Fri.: Mark Lucas 8 p.m.
JACKSON'S Hilton Inn, Southpointe, 724-743-5005. Fri.: Rick Gallagher 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.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Harold Betters Quartet 7 p.m.
RIVERTOWNE RESTAURANT Rochester, 724-774-3100. Fri.: The Marc Bodell Trio 7 p.m.
STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Thurs.: Sheena, Fri.: Vince Anthony, Sat.: Gene Ludwig & Sandy Staley 8 p.m.
STONE VILLA WINE CELLARS Mt. Pleasant, 724-423-5604. Sat.: Erin Burkett 12:30 p.m., Harold Betters Quartet 5 p.m.
WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Tues.: Max Leake 8 p.m.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE 724-946-7371. Sat.: Michael Feinstein & Linda Eder 8 p.m.
BUTLER FALL FESTIVAL Main Street. Sat.: 8th Street Rox 5 p.m.
MILLVALE COMMUNITY DAYS Sat.: KardaZ 7:30 p.m.
NORTHWAY MALL Upper parking lot. Sat.: Jimmy Beaumont & The Skykliners 7 p.m.
ROBINSON AUTUMN FEST Berkit Park. Sat.: Daniels & McClain 2 p.m.
SCOTTDALE FAIR Fri.: KardaZ 9:30 p.m.; Sun.: Harold Betters Quartet 3:30 p.m.
BEACH ROOM Finleyville, 724-348-8888. Fri.: Todd Jones 9 p.m.
NEW CASTLE EAGLES 724-652-9131. Sat.: Sidewinder 9 p.m.
RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: Diamondback 9 p.m.
LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Back in Time 8 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Jonathan Weinkle 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.: The Jaminators 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Mon.: Jay Wiley, Wed.: Izzy 8 p.m.
RIVERSIDE BAR South Side, 412-331-6530. Thurs.: Eldorado Kings 9:30 p.m.
ROCK BOTTOM Waterfront, 412-462-2875. Thurs.: Matt Tichon 9 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 w/Big Al 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.
RIVER CITY INN Market Square, 412-391-1707. Fri.: Mike Gallagher 9 p.m.
BEECHER'S GELATO Zelienople, 724-452-8620. Thurs.: Gypsy Piano Blues 8 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Wed.: Randy Eugene, Derrick Edwards 5 p.m.
BORDERS South Hills, 412-835-5583. Fri.: Peter King 7:30 p.m.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Allegheny West. Sun.: Essie Hill 7 p.m.
DOWN UNDER COFFEEHOUSE North Side, 412-322-4261. Fri.: Brad Yoder & Jason Rafalak 7:30 p.m.
ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.
FAITH HOUSE Avalon, 412-459-0033. Sat.: Jeffrey Alan Nowak 7 p.m.
SOUTH SIDE WORKS Town Square. Sat.: Clark Slater 4 p.m.
STARBUCKS Squirrel Hill, 412-422-6113. Mon.: Laughrey-Connolly 8 p.m.
STARLITE LOUNGE Blawnox, 412-828-9842. Sat.: Peter King, Emily Pinkerton 8 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mt. Washington, 412-431-3100. Tues.: Mark Pipas 7 p.m.
MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Rose Wyner, Sat.: Judy Marlowe 8:30 p.m.
KELLY'S RIVERSIDE INN Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Sat.: Ras Prophet 10 p.m.
ARGENTINE TANGO Dance Cafe, Downtown, 412-261-0441. Wed. 9:30 p.m.
BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Mikey Dee 8:30 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
LINE McKees Point Palisades, 412-678-6979. Fri. 7 p.m.
DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.
Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sat. 8:30 p.m.
Riverwatch, Strip, 412-281-3900. Tues. 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.: Birthday bash 8:30 p.m.
SINGLES Holiday Inn, Monroeville, 724-553-3119. Fri. 8:30 p.m.
VECHERINKA BMCC, West Homestead, 412-881-9237. Sat.: Otets Paissii Bulgarian band 8 p.m.
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CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave. 412-237-3400. Senior September: Senior visitors during the month of September will pay only $5 for each of the following: general admission, IMAX film, lunch and advance tickets for the SciTech Spectacular. Exhibits: Miniature Railroad & Village; UPMC SportsWorks, sports-related interactive exhibits. Rangos Omnimax: "Adrenaline Rush," "Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure." 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: Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight Admission $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10. 412-237-3400.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center. Exhibits: "Children Just Like Me," ends Sun.; "Fact or Friction," through Oct. 1. 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. Good Ship Lollipop Cruises, one-hour daily cruises 11 a.m.-4 p.m., adults $11, children $7.50.
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District. 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. 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. 9:30 a.m.-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. Hours: 9 -- 5 p.m., admission gates close at 4 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. 412-621-6566. Summer theme: "How They Lived -- Biblical People and Our World," ends Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; noon-1 p.m. Sat.; 7-9 p.m. Wed. Free.
BARNES & NOBLE Waterfront, 412-462-4798. Fri.: Hillary Carlip, author of "Queen of the Oddballs," 7 p.m.; Sat.: Peter Rabbit visits Storytime 11 a.m. Tues.: "The One and Only Opal Storytime, 11 a.m.; Wed.: Dan Burns, author of "Pittsburgh's Rivers," and Lisa Alzo, author of "Pittsburgh's Immigrants," 11 a.m.
BORDERS BOOKS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Fri.: Jerome Bettis booksigning 7-9 p.m.; Mon.: NPR correspondent John Burnett discussion and signing, 7 p.m.; Tues.: Author Maddox discussion and signing, 7:30 p.m., Wed.: Children's storytime 1 p.m.
BORDERS BOOKS, South Hills Village, 412-835-5583. Sat.: Storytime, 1 p.m.
JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2705 East Carson St. 412-381-3600. Sat.: Storytimes 11 a.m.; Wed.: Toddler storytimes 11 a.m.
MYSTERYLOVERS BOOKSHOP AND CAFE, Oakmont. Fri.: Author of "Don't Be Afraid," Rebecca Drake, 7-9 p.m. Reservations: 412-828-4877.
CRY AMERICA PITTSBURGH ACTION CENTER 5K WALK/RUN FOR CHILD RIGHTS, Schenley Park Trail, Sun. 10 a.m. Registration: Adults, $15; couples, $25; family of four, $40 (plus $10 each additional family members); ages 5-14, $10. 412-327-1388.
FERN HOLLOW NATURE CENTER MUSIC FESTIVAL Sewickley Heights, Sat. 4-9 p.m. Advance tickets discounted, purchase of tickets on the day of the festival additional $5. Festival food includes sandwich wraps and barbecued chicken dinners (chicken dinners are pre-order only). For advance tickets or dinner: www.fhnc.org or 412-741-6136.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Sat. 4-6 p.m. Learn drumming techniques, dances and artistic expressions of Africa. 412-682-3342.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MUSHROOM CLUB MUSHROOM MANIA Parish Hill Barn, North Park Sat. 7:30 a.m. (registration) -7:30 p.m. Programs include growing your own mushrooms, slideshows, and hunting and identifying mushrooms. Registration required. www.wpamushroomclub.org/.
BUTLER COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER, LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE, LOWRIE/SHAW HOUSE open for tours during Butler's Annual Fall Festival, Sat. Admission to each site: adults, $3; ages 5-17, $1, children under 5 free. Hours: Heritage Center, noon-3 p.m.; Little Red School House 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lowrie/Shaw House 1-3 p.m. 724-283-8116.
RUN 5K SHADYSIDE Sat.: 7 a.m. To benefit Ronald McDonald House. Walnut Street commercial district. Register at www.active.com.
JUNIOR 12 AND UNDER GREAT RACE ONE MILE FAMILY FUN RUN Downtown, Penn and Liberty Avenues between Commonwealth Place and Stanwix. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Registration: $5 in advance or $7 day of event. Applications are available by calling Dollar Bank 412-255-2493 or www.RunGreatRace.com. Packet pick-up and late registration, 10:30-11:45 a.m. at Three Gateway Center.
PITTSBURGH CLO MINI STARS For the 2006-07 season. Young performers age 10-16 for a high-energy musical theater performance troupe. Pittsburgh CLO Academy, Penn Avenue Place, Downtown. Sept. 29, by appointment. 412-281-2234.
PITTSBURGH MUSICAL THEATER Auditions for Equity and non-Equity actors, singers and dancers for 2006-07 professional season. Sept. 27-29 at West End Studios. Call 412-539-0900, ext. 232, to schedule appointment.
PITTSBURGH SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS Auditions for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" running Oct. 7, 8, 14 and 15 in Frick Park. E-mail head shot and resume to pittsburghshakespeare@yahoo.com and applicants will be contacted for audition date and time. Prepare a brief Shakespearean monologue, preferably comic. Call 412-904-2179.
POETS CORNER Actors, readers, and musicians, as well as writers who would like to present their own work, for Pittsburgh's new literary and theater program, Thurs.-Fri. at Calvary United Methodist Church, North Side. Auditioners should sign up by e-mailing Poets.Corner.Pittsburgh@gmail.com and complete contact information. Only those without e-mail should leave a message including a postal mail address at 412-512-0589.
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