CONCERTS

POP/ROCK

BILLY CURRINGTON Pepsi Roadhouse, Fri. 7:30 p.m. $59-$79 (dinner included). 412-323-1919.

LISA LAMPANELLI Byham Theater, Fri. 8 p.m. $29.75. 412-456-6666.

GUY DAVIS AND MARY FLOWER Carnegie Lecture Hall, Sat. 8 p.m. $28-$30. 412-394-3353.

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK The Byham, Sun. 7 p.m. $20-$32. 412-456-6666.

THE FRAY Benedum Center, Wed. 7:30 p.m. Sold out. 412-323-1919.

HOLIDAY

NATIONALITY ROOMS Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. Rooms designed to reflect the ethnic heritage of Pittsburgh's immigrants are dressed for the holidays, ends Sat. Tours Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 412-624-6000.

PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington. Children and families can ride with Santa on vintage trolleys and run the Lionel layouts. Trolley and Toy Trains run various days through Mon. 1-877-PA-TROLLEY or www.pa-trolley.org.

RINK AT PPG PLACE Skating around the Christmas tree. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. noon-8 p.m.; $7; $6 kids and seniors; $3 rental. 412-394-3641.

SCHENLEY PARK ICE RINK Outdoor skating in one of the city's oldest parks. Call for times. $4; $3 kids. 412-422-6523.

DANCE

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Matthew Bourne's theatrical dance interpretation of the hit film. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents, Benedum Center, Downtown. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. $25-$57. 1-412-456-6666.

ON STAGE

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CHARLOTTE'S WEB E.B White's tale about a spider who saved a pig and the little girl who loved them. Gemini Theater Company, The Factory, Point Breeze. Through Feb. 4. Sat. and Sun. 1 and 3 p.m. $8.50; special events Jan. 19 and 26, $20. 412-243-5201.

CHILDREN OF EDEN Stephen Schwartz's musical based on the book of Genesis and the stories of the Garden of Eden and Noah's Ark. Paragon Studios, Northmont United Presbyterian Church, Ross. Fri. through Jan. 20. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10. 412-367-1121.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT A musical parody of the best of Broadway. Pittsburgh CLO, Cabaret Theater at Theater Square, Downtown. Opens Wed., performances Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m.; some Thursdays, 1 p.m. $34.50-$39.50. 412-456-6666.

LATE NIGHT CABARET Pittsburgh CLO features the best in late night entertainment. Fri. "Steel Citizen," 10 p.m.; Sat. Lilly Abreu 10 p.m. $8 min. food or beverage purchase per person. 412-456-6666.

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Kimberly Richard's returns as "Sister" in Maripat Donovan's smash comedy. City Theatre, Lester Hamburg Studio, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Through Jan. 28. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $35-$40. 412-431-CITY.

MAHALIA A musical exploring the life and times of the great gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Deryck Tines Ministry Group, The New Hazlett Theater, One Allegheny Center, North Side. Sat. through Jan. 21. Sat. and Sun. 7 p.m.; Mon. 2 and 7 p.m.; Wed. through Jan. 19, 7 p.m.; Jan. 20-21, 2 and 7 p.m. $15-$20. 412-394-3353.

NO EXIT Sartre's play presented by Cup-A-Jo Productions, Garfield Artworks, 4931 Penn Ave. Garfield. Fri. through Jan. 20. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10. 412-334-3126.

SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and Cat in the Hat join together to share moments from their favorite Dr. Seuss books. Pittsburgh International Children's Theater presents TheatreworksUSA at Pine-Richland High School, Thurs. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Moon High School, Fri. 7 p.m.; Mt. Lebanon High School, Sat. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $9.50 advance, $11 at door. 412-321-5520 or www.pghkids.org.

SPECIAL SCREENING

THE 39 STEPS A man tries to clear his good name only to find himself entwined with spies and more in this romantic mystery. The Classic Hitchcock Film Series at Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Regent Square, Edgewood. Sun. 7:30 p.m. 412-682-4111.

ART EXHIBITIONS

GALLERY LISTINGS

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AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. "If My Eyes Speak: Photographs by Adam Nadel," 30 photographs by Nadel with text providing insight into those who have been victims of or have perpetrated genocide, through Feb. 23. Daily.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Shore, 412-237-8300. "Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race," a look into the Nazi regime's Holocaust methods through videos, posters, books, photographs and artifacts, through March 18; "Buggin' Taps for Justice," through March 7. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon. Admission.

ARTISTS IMAGE RESOURCE North Side, 412-321-8664. "Race in America," local artists look at race in America and invite the public to bring black memorabilia, Fri. 7-9 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m. -5 p.m.

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 412-269-6200. "The Masters Exhibition," work by the artists in the MA program at Antioch McGregor University, ends Thurs. Closed Sun.

AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. "Canada Jay (Gray Jay) Audubon life-size hand-colored print, no. 107 of 435 original prints, ends Mon. Daily.

BARCO LAW LIBRARY University of Pittsburgh, Law School Building, 4th Floor, Oakland, 412-648-1376. "You Have the Right to Remain Silent and Other Paintings," oil paintings by David Cibie, through Jan. 19. Daily.

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. Sat.: "The 6th Annual Art Inter/National, Here and Abroad," a group show, through Feb. 3, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Mon.

BREW HOUSE SPACE 101 South Side, 412-381-7767. Fri.: "Prospectus II: Illuminations and the Ezykele Machine," installation by Bob Karstadt and prints by Joseph Lupo and Mark Franchino," through Feb. 3, opening reception 7-10 p.m. Open Wed., Thurs. and Sat.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. Sun.: John Grabach: Century Man," a traveling exhibition of more than 60 works by the late painter and teacher, through March 4; "The Face of America: Portraits From the Butler Permanent Collection," works by Rembrandt Peale, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt and others, through April 1; and "Selections From the Pastel Society of America Members Show," through Jan. 21; Trumbull: "Charles Hinman," shaped canvas sculpture, ends Sun.; Salem: "Ohio Watercolor Show, through Feb. 26. Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Rembrandt's Great Subjects: Prints from the Collection," 60 etchings by the Dutch master, through Feb. 11; "Associated Artists of Pittsburgh 96th Annual," a juried show by regional Pittsburgh artists, ends Mon.; "Distinctive Desk Sets: Useful Ornament From Tiffany Studios," a selection of nine desk sets, through April 29; Forum 58 Gallery: "Jonathan Borofsky: Human Structures," mixed media installation, through March 11; docent tours available. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "The Face of India: Photographs of Donald Robinson," through Feb. 25; "Mayan Procession," featuring 14 life-size contemporary oil paintings by artist Winifred Godfrey, ends Sun.; "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Hall of African Wildlife" and "Needle to the North," permanent exhibitions; "The Dinosaur Prophecy," a 25-minute earth theater program. Closed Mon.

CLAY PLACE Carnegie, 412-276-3260. "40 Over 40 -- Part 2," an exhibit of 40 works by 40 artists over the age of 40, through Jan. 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.

CONCEPT ART GALLERY Regent Square, 412-242-9200. Fri.: "Reinvented Still Life: Watercolors by Gary Bukovnik, Engravings by Roberto Rampinelli," through Feb. 10, artist reception, 6-8 p.m. Closed Mon.

DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. "Bright and Shiny Holiday," through Feb. 3. Closed Mon.-Wed.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. Fri.: "Waste of Energy," Jesse Jamaica McClean's multimedia installation, and "Flow," Joshua Tonie's 35 mm color film projection, both through Feb. 22, opening reception, 7 p.m.; "Vintage Linoleum Works," works constructed with pieces of discarded flooring, by Bill Miller, through Jan. 21. Daily, weekend evenings.

FRICK ART AND HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Off the Pedestal: New Women in the Art of Homer, Chase and Sargent," more than 100 works by the great American Masters, ends Sun.; "Minerva Chapman: Miniature Portraits," tiny paintings on canvas and ivory, ends Sun. Docent-led tours available. Closed Mon.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "A Gilt Trip," a group exhibition featuring wearable art, canvas, wood work, sculpture, custom pieces and much more, through Feb. 10. Closed Mon.

GALLERY SPACE Monroeville Public Library, 412-372-0500. Sat.: Watercolors ... etcetera," selected paintings by E. Harold Boyles, through Jan. 27, opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Daily.

HILLMAN LIBRARY Oakland, 412-648-3330. "Movie Posters From Post-War Korea," 23 movie posters from the late 1950s, through March 12. Daily.

HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS New Castle, 724-652-2882. Sun.: "Charles Burchfield: Path to Solitude," selected works by the highly acclaimed watercolorist, through Feb. 28. Closed Mon.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "The Garden Show," various artists present work to honor the gardeners who beautify Latrobe, through Jan. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Ceramics Retrospective," through Jan. 21. Closed Sat.-Sun.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "The Tom Museum," Tom Sarver's museum of puppetry features installation and special events, through April; "Factory Installed," through Jan. 28. 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. "The Winter Show," featuring gallery artists, through Jan. 31. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY, Point Breeze, 412-441-4282. "Terra Incognita," photographs from the National Wildlife Refuge by Subhankar Banerjee, through March 10. Closed Mon. and Tues. Evenings by appointment.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Teapots!" featuring nonfunctional teapots by more than 25 artists, ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MOXIE DADA North Side, 412-682-0348. "Hand to Hand," the coast to coast collaborative collage of Rebecca Trawiock and David Wallace, through Jan. 27. Closed Mon.-Wed.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-681-0873. "Chronicle of Recovery," Robert Dunn's digital compositions on life; "Exterior/Interior," The Pittsburgh Print Group's new works; "Twenty-Four in Twenty-Four," Bruce Woyt's ceramic urns and vases; "New Work by Carol Brode and Kathleen Dlugos," and "Plein Air Paintings by Ron Donoughe," all through Jan. 21. Closed Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "Multiple Entry Visa: To Vietnam and Back," Howard Henry Chen, Fellowship 2006 recipient shows his work, through Feb. 10; also, 10 photographers who received honorable mention in the competition will exhibit, through Feb. 10; Members' Gallery: Douglas Harper and Radek Skrivanek's work, ends Sat. Closed Sun., Mon.-Tues., open for education.

SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Bridge 9," steel brooches by Arthur Hash, tapestry coats by Jon Eric Riis, ceramic sake sets by Patti Warashina, all through March 24; One Mellon Center: "Shawn Quinlan Art Quilts," ends Sun. Closed Sun.-Mon. Daily until 6 p.m.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Dark Transcendence: Selected Works of Ray Noll," through Jan. 21; "Artists in Our Midst," juried exhibition celebrating the work of local artists, ends Sun. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. "11th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition," through Feb. 25. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "Landscape Passages: The Works of Susan Nicholas Gephart and Thomas C. Nicholas Jr.," a father-daugher retrospective, through June 3; "Biennial 2006," 80 works by 80 regional artists in all mediums, through Feb 4. Closed Mon.

THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL GALLERY Downtown, 412-281-8723. "rise nagin: new works," mixed-media pieces, ends Sat. Closed Sun.

WOODLAND ART GALLERY Chatham College, 412-365-1857. "The Fall 2006 Student Exhibition," through Jan. 19. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

STEINWAY LUNCHTIME MUSICALES Yuko Uchiama, violin; Anna Stoytcheva, piano. Trombino Piano Gallerie, Downtown. Thurs. 12:10 p.m. Free. 412-765-0600.

BACH CHOIR "From the Sublime to the Ridiculous," Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Fri. 8 p.m.; Eastminster Presbyterian Church, East Liberty, Sat. 8 p.m. $10-$22. 412-394-3353.

ORGAN FACADE "From Bernstein to Brass," featuring the Pittsburgh Chamber Brass. First Baptist Church, Oakland. Sun. 3 p.m. Free-will offering. 412-621-0500.

AEOLIAN WINDS OF PITTSBURGH Depreciation Lands Museum, Hampton. Sun. 3 p.m. $10. 412-486-0563.

PITTSBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR Featuring Peter Luley, organ. Heinz Chapel, Oakland. Sun. 8:30 p.m. Free. 412-682-6886.

WEEKEND IN THE CLUBS

ROCK

ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 6 p.m.

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Fri.: Bring Your Feet, Summerhill, Sat.: Didi Mau, Mon.: Feral Boys, Paul Labrise, Bingo Coyote, Phat Man Dee, Deciders, Hell Cats 9 p.m.

BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Fri.: Dirty on Purpose, Shade, Brother Kite, Bullet Parade, Sat.: Like Summer, Middle Distance Runner 9:30 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Soul Searchers 9 p.m.

CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.

EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Fri.: CosmoSonics, The Vacancy, Legendary Hucklebucks 10 p.m.

GARFIELD ARTWORKS Garfield, 412-361-2262. Thurs.: Wether, Pink Desert, Lord Bird Golden Cobra 8 p.m.; Sun.: Kiwi Punch, Tidu, Degradable Society, 6 p.m.

GOOSKI'S Polish Hill, 412-681-1658. Fri.: Joe Lally w/Ohmu, ZU, Capillary Action 9 p.m.; Sat.: Motorpsychos, Science Fiction Idols 10 p.m.

HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Fri.: Fungus 10 p.m.

JAMIE'S RESTAURANT Dormont, 412-561-0450. Fri.: Dave Iglar Trio 8:30 p.m.

LAVA LOUNGE South Side, 412-431-5282. Thurs.: The Douglass Brothers, Lohio, West Hollywood Cheerleaders 9 p.m.

MAGOO'S McCandless, 412-635-2300. Sat.: Max'ell House & The Perkulators 9:30 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Axis Eight 9:30 p.m.

PETER B'S Sarver, 724-353-2677. Fri.: DaPhunk Band 10 p.m.

ROCHESTER INN Ross, 412-364-8166. Sat.: KardaZ 9 p.m.

RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Fri.: Kellie Lynne Band, Sat.: Raising Pilate, Wicked Earth, Identity X 9 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Hank Hergel 8 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Gil Montera's Party Dream, Lord Grunge, Vale & Year, Fri.: Local Honey, Skinks, Slim Cessna, Sat.: Battered Citizens, Shape of Rage, You got 10 Seconds, Plastered Bastards 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Aviation Blonds, Sat.: Grievous Angels 9:30 p.m.

T.J.'S HIDEAWAY Evans City, 724-789-7858. Sat.: Alter Ego 10 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

BOBBIE MAGEE'S IRISH PUB Monroeville, 412-372-4337. Sat.: Erin Burkett & the Mean Reds 9 p.m.

CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri.: Souled Out 10 p.m.

LARGE HOTEL Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Broken Mojo 9 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Glenn Pavone & the Cyclones 10 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: John Hough Group, Sat.: Buzz & the Street Gang 9 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Wexford, 724-934-3000. Thurs.: Erin Burkett & the Mean Reds, Sat.: Vince Anthony 8 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: The Pawnbrokers 10 p.m.

VICKIE'S ROADHOUSE Greensburg, 724-424-2844. Fri.: 706 Union 9:30 p.m.

VILLANOVA INN New Castle, 724-652-5171. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 9:30 p.m.

ZANDERZ Plum, 724-387-2444. Sat.: The Random Groove Band 9 p.m.

BIG BAND

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Cefalo's Big Night Band 9 p.m.

JAZZ

BLUE McCandless, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Jessica Lee 8 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries & RH Factor jam 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Tubby Daniels Band 9 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell Jam 7 p.m.

CHEF STEFF'S RISTORANTE Pittsburgh Mills, 724-275-7833. Fri.: Jimmy Sapienza 6 p.m., Sat.: Trudy Holler 7 p.m.

CROWNE PLAZA Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Sat.: Joe DeFazio, Dick Berardi 7 p.m., Sun.: Don Aliquo, Dick Perardi 10:30 a.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Thurs.: Rick Purcell, Fri.: Tom DeGregory's Septet, Sat.: Johnny Vann & Jack Pettit 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.: George Heid Trio, Fri.: Kenny Blake Band, Sat.: RH Factor, Tues.: Salsamba, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.

GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Sat.: Don Aliquo & Mark Perna 8:30 p.m.

JACKSON'S RESTAURANT Moon, 412-329-1405. Fri.: Ron Bickel & Tony Fallo 8 p.m.

JACKSON'S RESTAURANT Canonsburg, 724-743-5005. Fri.: Ken Karsh 6:30 p.m.

JAZZ AT EMMANUEL 957 W. North Ave., 412-231-0454. Sun.: James Johnson Jr., Pamela Johnson, Dave Pellow, Lou Schreiber, James Johnson III 5 p.m.

JAZZ LIVE Theater District, Downtown, 412-325-6769. Cabaret 5 p.m., Backstage Bar 8 p.m. Tues.: Kenia, Kenny Blake.

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. Sat.: Kenny Blake 8 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Gene Ludwig Organ Quartet w/Chizmo Charles 7 p.m.

WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Tues.: Max Leake w/Michele Bensen 7 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Dr. Zoot, Sat.: Antoinette & Dave 9 p.m.

COUNTRY

KENDREW'S LOUNGE Aliquippa, 724-375-5959. Sat.: The Eldorado Band 9 p.m.

IRISH

MULLANEY'S HARP & FIDDLE Strip, 412-642-6622. Thurs.: Coyote Run, Fri.: The Rivermen, Sat.: 8th Street Rox 9 p.m.

PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Sat.: Mike Gallagher 9 p.m.

OLDIES

ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Thurs.: Wee Jams 8 p.m.

LEONARDS LIVING ROOM Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: Robbie Klein & Friends, Fri.: Teaser, Sat.: The Real Deal 9 p.m.

OPEN STAGE

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Jay Hitt 9 p.m.

COMMODORE CAFE North Side, 412-321-4339. Tues.: Luther Dejarunett, Keith Stebler, Steve Trettle 7 p.m.

THE GLOBE Carrick, 412-882-7096. Wed.: The Jaminators 9 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. Wed.: Mannish Boys 8 p.m.

RIVERSIDE BAR South Side, 412-331-6530. Thurs.: Eldorado Kings 9:30 p.m.

SHOOTZ CAFE South Side, 412-488-3820. Tues.: Jack Erdie 7:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Poogie Bell 9:30 p.m.

ACOUSTIC

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Wed.: Randy Eugene, Derrick Edwards 5 p.m.

BORDERS Bethel Park, 412-835-5583. Fri.: Stacy Lee Lucas 7:30 p.m.

BORDERS Monroeville, 412-374-9772. Fri.: Peter King/Mark Perna Duo 7:30 p.m.

BORDERS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Fri.: Jay Hitt 7:30 p.m.

CHRISTIAN KLAY WINERY Chalk Hill, 724-439-3424. Sun.: Bill Toms & Tom Breiding 1 p.m.

COFFEE HOUSE University of Pittsburgh Greensburg, 724-836-9905. Wed.: Mark Dignam 8 p.m.

ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.

FRANKTUARY Downtown, 412-288-0322. Fri.: Brad Yoder Noon

LEAF & BEAN Strip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: Bill Toms & Rom Breiding Noon.

MOON COFFEE HOUSE Moon, 412-423-9511. Fri.: Tony Lee 8 p.m.

PIANO

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Thurs.: Mark Pipas 5 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Tues.: Dave Crisci 8:30 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Sun., Wed., Thurs: Dave Crisci, Tues.: Mark Pipas 7 p.m.

MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Rose Wyner, Sat.: Sue Reich 8:30 p.m.

COMEDY

SLAPSTICKS Royal Place Restaurant, Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Thurs.: Open mike, Fri.: Comic Relief VIII 8 p.m.; Sat.: Mike Irwin and David Kaye 8 and 10:30 p.m.

REGGAE

HAMBONE'S Lawrenceville, 412-681-4318. Fri.: The Freedom Band 9 p.m.

DANCES

BALLROOM Chatham College, 412-264-4555. Sat. 7 p.m.

BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Frank Lasko 8:30 p.m.

BALLROOM McKees Point Palisades, 412-678-6979. Wed. 8 p.m.

BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.

COUNTRY

LINE McKees Point Palisades, 412-678-6979. Fri. 8:30 p.m.

DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.

JITTERBUG Palisades, McKeesport, 412-366-2138. Sat. 9 p.m.

OLDIES

Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sat. 8:30 p.m.

OLDIES

Riverwatch, Strip, 412-281-3900. Tues. 8 p.m.

SALSA BMCC, West Homestead, 412-881-9237. Sat. 8 p.m.

SALSA The Dance Cafe, 120 Sixth St., Downtown, 412-261-0441. Fri. 9:30 p.m.

SINGLES Radisson Green Tree, 412-572-5259. Fri.: 8:30 p.m.

SWING Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave., 412-242-1005. Sun.: Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe w/Kenny Blake 8 p.m.

PITTSBURGH PLACES

Denotes event.

BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100. Five miles of trails, open daily.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland. 412-622-3131. "The Face of India: Photographs of Donald Robinson," through Feb. 25; "Mayan Procession," 14 life-size canvases representing indigenous Mayan groups of Guatemala, ends Sun. Ongoing exhibitions: "Hall of African Wildlife," "Needle to the North." The Dinosaur Prophecy," a 25-minute earth theater program. $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 3-18 and students with ID; under 3 free. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave. 412-237-3400. Senior discount every Tues.: People 62 and older receive $5 discount on general admission tickets, $5 admission to an IMAX film and $5 lunch special at the River View cafe. Exhibits: "Risk," interactive exhibits including sitting on a bed of nails; Miniature Railroad & Village; UPMC SportsWorks, sports-related interactive exhibits. Rangos Omnimax: "Hurricane on the Bayou." Buhl Planetarium SkyWatch sessions held on clear Saturday evenings, $1 per person; "Far Out Space Places," "Ringworld," "Stars Over Pittsburgh," "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Laser shows: Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. Center hours Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Center admission $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center. 412-322-5058. Sat.: Learn about dogs and therapy with Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, noon; Sat.-Sun.: Help create a mural with artist Leslie Ansley, 1 p.m.; Mon.: Storyteller Jackie Jonas, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration 1-4 p.m.; YouthALIVE! bake sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Art 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.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER 412-371-0600. A complex of museums including the restored home of Henry Clay Frick, Frick Art Museum, Car and Carriage Museum. Daily tours of the 23-room mansion. Admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Closed Mon.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District. 412-454-6000. Exhibits: "First Ladies: Political Role & Public Image;" "Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era." 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.

NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. 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.

PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. New exhibits: Polar Bears in their natural habitat; Amur tiger cubs Mara and Petya. Daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m., gates close at 3 p.m. Admission: $8 adults; $7 seniors; $7 kids 2-13; under 2 free. Free parking.

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS MUSEUM Heinz History Center, Strip, 412-454-6000. Same admission fees and hours as the History Center.

HISTORICAL PLACES
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BAYERNHOF MUSEUM O'Hara, 412-782-4231. 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.

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, 412-464-4020. "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.

BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Harrison City, 724-527-5584. Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Allegheny Ave., North Side. 412-323-1070. Group tours of the 107-year-old church and its three magnificent 30-foot-high Tiffany windows; tours by appointment. Free.

COOPER CABIN Butler, 724-283-8116. Built circa 1810 by Samuel Cooper. Tours of the cabin and other houses available. Operated by the Butler County Historical Society.

CRISTY HOUSE Adjacent to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Sewickley, 724-774-1505. 150-year-old historic building, open Fri. for lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth Ave., Downtown, 412-471-3436. Tours include 13 Tiffany stained-glass windows, after 10:45 a.m. Sun. service. Group tours by appointment.

FORT PITT MUSEUM Point State Park, 1-866-PA-TRAIL. Museum of Colonial life in Western Pa. Historical models, educational programs on the French and Indian War. Wed.-Sun.

GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE MUSEUM Wilmerding, 412-823-0500. Displays of family items, inventions, achievements and electrical appliances. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County, 724-452-7341. 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.

JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM Indiana, 724-349-6112. Family portraits, film awards, costumes, photos, posters and film clips. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.

KISKI JUNCTION RAILROAD Schenley, Armstrong County 724-295-5577. One-hour scenic ride on a working railroad.

LEMOYNE HOUSE Washington, 724-225-6740. First National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. by appointment.

KERR MEMORIAL MUSEUM Oakmont, 412-826-9295. Guided tours of the restored Victorian home. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students.

LOWRIE/SHAW HOUSE Butler, 724-283-8116. A circa 1828 home restored by Butler County Historical Society. Tours Sun. 1-3 p.m.

MARIDON MUSEUM Butler, 724-282-0213. Exhibit "A Collector's Passion," exhibit of 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.

MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella, Washington County, 724-587-3412 or meadowcroft.pghhistory.org. Two-hundred-acre outdoor museum including a re-created 19th-century village and the Rockshelter archaeological dig. Sat. noon-5p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. 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.

PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY North Side 412-231-7881. The history of photography, the Civil War, vintage Pittsburgh, Native America, vintage photographic processes and equipment. Guided tours and educational programs available. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD Springdale, 724-274-5459. Home of ecologist and the author of "Silent Spring." Sat. and Sun. 1-5 p.m., weekdays by appointment.

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER Sewickley, 412-741-4487. A glimpse of the great estates of Pittsburgh's early industrialists. Weekdays 3-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-2 p.m.

SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. 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.

WEST OVERTON MUSEUMS 724-887-7910. Pre-Civil War rural industrial village including the Overholt homestead, distillery museum and birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. Museum hours: 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.

LITERARY

BARNES & NOBLE Waterfront, 412-462-5743. Sat.: Fun with fingerpaints, 11 a.m.

BORDERS BOOKS Monroeville, Mall Blvd., 412-374-9822. Wed.: Storytimes, 1 p.m.

BORDERS BOOKS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Sat.: William Abbott, author of "A Lady in Waiting," 2 p.m.; Wed.: Storytimes, 11 a.m.

BORDERS BOOKS South Hills Village, 412-835-5583. Sun.: William Abbott, author of "A Lady in Waiting," 2 p.m.; Sat.: Storytimes, 1 p.m.

JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS 2705 East Carson St. 412-381-3600. Sat.: The Pittsburgh Zoo visits, 11 a.m., please bring pet food and peanut butter to donate to Animal Friends. Wed.: Toddler storytimes 11 a.m.

EVERYTHING ELSE

THE PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH AND HEALING 1124 S. Braddock Ave. Suite B, 412-242-4220 or www.pghhealthandhealing.com. Sun.: Grand opening: Food, refreshments, giveaways and live entertainment by Life in Balance, 2-6 p.m.

AUDITIONS

AMERICAN BALLET 2007 SUMMER COURSE Ballet students may audition Jan. 21, 1-4 p.m., at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, 2900 Liberty Ave., Strip District. $25 application fee required. 412-281-6727 or 1-212-769-6607 for audition requirements.

BOBCAT PLAYERS For the 2007 season. Prepare a one-minute monologue and prepare for cold readings. Wed. and Jan. 20, by appointment. Call 724-378-8710.

CARNEGIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER For "Madeline," a ballet. Carnegie Performing Arts Center, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. Jan. 20, beginning at 1 p.m. Call 412-279-8887.

EAST END KIDS Performers between 12 and 18. Scholarships will be awarded to qualifying candidates. Auditioning male and female performers, prepare and provide sheet music for 32 bars of a ballad and 32 bars of an up-tempo song. Auditions by appointment Sun. Call 412-418-0797 or visit www.cervi-eastendkids.org.

FIRST REPLACEMENT: THE MUSICAL Needs a stage manager, lighting designer and musical director. Stipend. Rehearsals begin Feb. 20. Call Evan Katz, 412-657-4041.

JUDE POHL PRODUCTIONS For "The Taffetas: A Musical Journey Through the Fabulous Fifties." Auditions by appointment, Jan. 28, 3 p.m., the Greentree Holiday Inn. Casting women between 10 and 30 who can sing and act. Call 724-746-1178.

LOCAL FILMMAKER AND PLAYWRIGHT James McManus is shooting a short film in Pittsburgh, March 10-18. Casting all races and sexes, early to late 20s. Auditions scheduled for Sat. E-mail danrigazzi@mac.com.

PITTSBURGH CLO For the 2007 summer season; singers, dancers and character actors 18 and older. Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Jan. 25-27. Bring a black-and-white headshot and resume. Must be available beginning May 21. Singers prepare 16 bars, one ballad, one up-tempo; dancers prepare to perform a tap, jazz and ballet combination; actors (age 35 and over) 16 bars of one ballad and one up-tempo musical theater song. Visit www.pittsburghCLO.org to download an application and schedule time. Call 412-281-3973.

TRI COUNTY CHOIR INSTITUTE High school and college-age students for the spring musical passion play, St. James Church, Sewickley, Jan. 19, 6 p.m. Also holding private auditions for the Village singers, an adult community choir, and the Choraleers, children in grades 3-8. Call 412-741-3463 for information.

COMTRA THEATRE For "Jesus Christ Superstar," at the theater, Rt. 19, Cranberry, one mile north of the Cranberry Mall. Sat. 2:30-5 p.m. and Sun. 3:30-6 p.m. Casting 20 men and 16 women. Prepare to sing, dance and read from the script. Call Darryl Kirschner, 724-452-5477.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE The national historic landmark is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with future programming. Contact Roberta Sunstein at 724-266-4500, ext. 108.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS For the 2008 Biennial, opening May 2008, showcasing contemporary artists. Accepting 2-D, 3-D and time-based works; collaborations, installations and multimedia works encouraged. More info: 412-361-0873, ext. 307; to download application: www.pittsburgharts.org. Deadline: March 1, 2007.

SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS For second annual "Celebrate Sewickley," exhibition. Two- and three-dimensional work accepted. Deadline is Feb. 1. Visit www.sweetwaterartcenter.org.