CONCERTS

POP/ROCK

CATIE CURTIS Club Cafe, Thurs. 7 p.m. $16-$18. 412-323-1919.

PIERS FACCINI Club Cafe, Thurs. 10:30 p.m. $8-$10. 412-323-1919.

PERPETUAL GROOVE Mr. Small's Theatre, Thurs. 7 p.m. $9-$12. 1-866-468-3401.

MASTODON/CONVERGE Rex Theatre, Fri. 7 p.m. $18. 1-800-594-8499.

JW JONES BLUES BAND Thunderbird Cafe, Fri. 9 p.m. $10. 412-682-0177.

THE LORETTA LYNN DINNER SHOW Pepsi Roadhouse, Fri. 7:30 p.m. $78-$98 (dinner included). 412-323-1919.

B.E. TAYLOR VALENTINE CONCERT Wheeling Island Showroom, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. 1-304-242-5746.

RODNEY CROWELL Rex Theatre, Sat. 8 p.m. $20. 1-800-594-8499.

CARTEL/COBRA STARSHIP/BOYS LIKE GIRLS Mr. Small's Theatre, Sat. 7 p.m. Sold out. 1-866-468-3401.

SCOTT MILLER & THE COMMONWEALTH Club Cafe, Sat. 7 p.m. $7. 412-323-1919.

THE FOLD/THE GRADUATE Mr. Small's Theatre, Sun. 7 p.m. $7. 1-866-468-3401.

APPLES IN STEREO Diesel, Mon. 7 p.m. $12-$14. 412-323-1919.

BRETT DENNEN Club Cafe, Mon. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

ANNE MCCUE Club Cafe, Wed. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

THE BOOGIE HUSTLERS Club Cafe, Wed. 10:30 p.m. $10. 412-323-1919.

UNEARTH/CHAOS CHANNEL Mr. Small's Theatre, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.

DANCE

STOMP The explosive percussion ensemble makes music with everything but traditional instruments. PNC Broadway Across America, Benedum Center, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 3 and 7 p.m. $28.50-$48.50. 412-456-6666.

DANCE ALLOY THEATER "Behind the Curtain With Susan Marshall," Dance Alloy Theater Studios, Friendship. Fri. 7 p.m. $5. 412-363-4321.

HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO Artistic director and choreographer Jim Vincent brings his internationally acclaimed dance company to town for one evening. Pittsburgh Dance Council Presents, Byham Theater, Downtown. Sat. 8 p.m. $19.50-$40.50. 412-456-6666.

ON STAGE

Denotes new listing.

THE AMISH MONKEYS A comedy improv troupe. The Gemini Theater at The Factory, Point Breeze. Sat. 8 p.m. $7. 1-866-243-6460 or 412-243-6464.

ASSASSINS A one-act musical that bends time and space as it depicts the lives of nine individuals who tried or succeeded in killing a U.S. president. RMU Colonial Theatre, Massey Theatre, 6001 University Blvd., Moon. $5-$10. 412-397-5454.

BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE A musical based on the five most popular Berenstain books including "New Baby" and "Messy Room." Best for ages 5 and up. Wed. through Feb. 18. Pittsburgh International Children's Theater at Gateway High School, Wed. 7 p.m.; Marshall Middle School, Feb. 15, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Moon High School, Feb. 16, 7 p.m.; Mt. Lebanon High School, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Byham Theater, Downtown, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. $11. 412-321-5520.

BUG Tracy Letts' love story/sci-fi thriller that finds its star-crossed lovers in Oklahoma City. barebones productions, 3609 Forbes Ave. (formerly The Upstage), Oakland. Through Feb. 18. Thurs.-Sun. 8 p.m.; Feb. 14, 8 p.m. $10-$20. 412-363-5847.

CABARET The Tony award-winning musical about the lost souls who find a second wind in a seedy 1930s cabaret club is directed by Ted Pappas. Pittsburgh Public Theater at O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Feb. 25. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m.; some exceptions. $39-$60. 412-316-1600.

CINDERELLA Ruth Newton's children's play. Stage 62, at Andrew Carnegie Free Library Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. Fri. through Feb. 18. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $5. 412-429-6262.

FLIGHT FROM HIMSELF Mark Thompson's movement-theater piece is a self-described "dream of fullness." Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $9-$15. 412-323-0805.

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

THE FROGS Stephen Sondheim's musical adapted by Burt Shevelove and Nathan Lane. Playhouse Conservatory Company (Point Park University student productions) at the Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Wed. through Feb. 25. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$14. 412-621-4445.

LATE NIGHT CABARET Pittsburgh CLO sponsors the best in late-night entertainment. Fri.-Sat. 10 p.m. $8 min. food or beverage purchase per person. 412-456-6666.

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Kimberly Richards returns as "Sister" in Maripat Donovan's smash comedy. City Theatre, Lester Hamburg Studio, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Through March 11. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $35-$40. 412-431-CITY.

THE MEMORANDUM Vaclav Havel's biting bureaucratic satire about the societal havoc that follows the issuance of a memo ordering a new official language. Philip Chosky Theatre, Purnell Center for the Arts, Carnegie Mellon campus, Oakland. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m. $12-$27. 412-268-2407.

THE MUCKLE MAN Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's thriller about a marine biologist who takes his young family to Newfoundland to search for a giant squid. City Theatre, 13th and Bingham streets, South Side. Through Feb. 18. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; some exceptions. $15-$45. 412-431-2489.

OFF THE WALL: SONGS OF THE DRAGONS FLYING TO HEAVEN Young Jean Lee's chaotic, disturbing look at her cultural background. Andy Warhol, Off the Wall Series, New Hazlett Theater, One Allegheny Square, North Side. Sat. 8 p.m. $15-$18. 412-237-8300.

RED SHOES Karla Boos and Carolina Loyola-Garcia's humorous journey through the tales of Hans Christen Andersen. Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church, 416 W. North Ave., North Side. Thurs. through March 4. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $24-$27. 412-697-2929.

SARAFINA! Mbongeni Ngema's musical journey recounts the Apartheid years and the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela. Kuntu Repertory Theatre at Alumni Hall (formerly Masonic Temple), 4227 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $15-$20; student, senior and group discounts. 412-624-7298.

SISTERS Two middle-aged African-American women struggle to reconcile their diverse upbringings through their friendship. New Horizon Theater at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Through Feb. 25. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $15-$20. 412-431-0773.

THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH Thornton Wilder's tragic comedy that looks at the cyclical nature of mankind through the eyes of a family. Playhouse Conservatory Company (Point Park University student productions) at the Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$14. 412-621-4445.

VINEGAR TOM Caryl Churchill's cautious interactive-musical tale about the fate of two 17th-century women who are accused of being witches after spurning a local man's sexual advances. University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre, Henry Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$19. 412-624-PLAY.

WINTER TALES An evening of short one-act plays drawn from original manuscripts by members of the W & J community. Washington & Jefferson College, Olin Fine Arts Center, 285 E. Wheeling St., Washington. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. Free. 724-223-6546.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT Jayne Mansfield stars as a girl who uses her looks to become a singing star despite having no musical talent. Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Regent Square, Edgewood. Sun. 7:30 p.m. 412-682-4111.

SUSPIRIA Italian horror master Dario Argento's tale set in a Berlin ballet academy where the ballerinas keep turning up dead. Fifth Anniversary of "Midnight Madness," Oaks Theater, Oakmont. Sat. midnight. $5. 412-828-6322.

ART EXHIBITIONS

SPECIAL EVENTS

SIXTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Squirrel Hill. Sat.: Fiber Arts Guild lecture with Louise Silk on quilting, 7-9 p.m. Free. Visit www. fiberartinternational.org.

GALLERY LISTINGS

Denotes special event or opening.

ALLEGHENY COLLEGE Doane Hall of Art, Meadville, 1-814-332-4365. "8 Hour Drawings," 13 artists create new works directly on the walls, through March 6; Megahan Gallery: "Word," animation and drawings by Gerald Habarth, through March 6. Closed Mon.

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 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; permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. "Kosher Saturdays": the museum will be open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays through March 17. Closed Mon. Admission. Off The Wall Performance Series: "Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven," Young Jean Lee's darkly comedic play about a secret Korean plot to rule the world, 8 p.m. at the New Hazlett Theater, North Side. $18-$15.

THE ART CENTER/AABC Butler, 724-283-6922. "The Age of Aquarius Festival," a monthlong celebration of the '60s and early '70s encompassing art, music and fashion, through Feb. 23. Live performances, shows, interactive exhibits and more. Visit www.butlerartcenter.net for schedule. Closed Mon.

AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. "Savannah Finch," Audubon life-size hand-colored print, no. 109 of 435 original prints, ends Mon. 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.: "Magic Worlds," silk paintings by the 2007 artist of the year, Petra Voegtle, through March 3, opening reception, 6 p.m. Closed Mon.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "Michael S. Levy: Photographs," a photo essay on the black churches of Cleveland, through March 18; "The Figure in Pastel," works by the Pastel Society of America, through March 25; "Mary Mark, Works on Paper," through March 18; "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; Salem: "Ohio Watercolor Show, through Feb. 26. Closed Mon.

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 724-938-4182. Manderino Library Gallery: "Flora + Fauna," ceramic vessels by Yoko Sekino-Bove, through Feb. 24. Closed Fri.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Rembrandt's Great Subjects: Prints From the Collection," 60 etchings by the Dutch master, ends Sun.; "Distinctive Desk Sets: Useful Ornament from Tiffany Studios," a selection of nine desk sets, through April 29; Heinz Architectural Center: "Gritty Brits: New London Architecture," six young London-based firms exhibiting more than 150 objects including 18 models to showcase emerging thinking abroad, through June 3; 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; "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Hall of African Wildlife" and "Needle to the North," permanent exhibitions; "The Dinosaur Prophecy," a 25-minute earth theater program. Closed Mon.

CHATHAM COLLEGE Shadyside, 412-365-1140. "Fallingwater and the Poetry of Nature," photographs by Robert P. Ruschak, through Feb. 16. Closed Sat.-Sun.

CONCEPT ART GALLERY Regent Square, 412-242-9200. "Reinvented Still Life: Watercolors by Gary Bukovnik, Engravings by Roberto Rampinelli," ends Sat. Closed Mon.

DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. Sat.: "Lush Life" and "Visual Grammar: Five Approaches to Abstraction," artists' work with the themes of physical desire and temptation, through April 7, opening artist reception for both, 6-9 p.m. Closed Mon.-Wed.

DIGGING PITT TOO Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. Sat.: "Regenesis," a solo photography exhibit by David Grim, through April 7, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Open Sat. noon-5 p.m.

EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "Deep Within My Soul," mixed media by Debbie Bobeck, through March 2. Closed Sat.-Sun.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. "Waste of Energy," Jesse Jamaica McClean's multimedia installation, and "Flow," Joshua Tonie's 35mm color film projection, both through Feb. 22. Daily, weekend evenings.

FRICK ART AND HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "The Prints of Tsukioka Kogyo," 70 Japanese woodblock prints documenting the Noh Japanese theater dated from 1868-1912, through April 7; permanent collection. Docent-led tours available. Closed Mon.

FUTURE TENANT Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Work With Me," six Pittsburgh artists work in circular collaboration tandem, through Feb. 16. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "A Trip ... Gilt Without Guilt!," a group exhibition featuring wearable art, canvas, woodwork, sculpture, custom pieces and much more, ends Sat. Closed Mon.

GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawenceville, 412-682-6488. "Scribbles and Splash," watercolors by Roger Marz, through March 2. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY SPACE Monroeville Public Library, 412-372-0500. "Faces, Flora & More," works by Gloria Peterson-Plemmons, through Feb. 24. 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. "Charles Burchfield: Path to Solitude," selected works by the highly acclaimed watercolorist, through Feb. 28. Closed Mon.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Winter Changes," various works by gallery members in all media; "Memories and Dreams," works by the Fiberarts Guild Members, through March 28. Closed 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. 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. "Treasures From the Archives," paintings by Adolphe Milich and Maurice LeBlanc, prints by Man Ray and Salvador Dali, all through Feb. 24. 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.-Tues.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Gallery Artists," an eclectic array of glassworks by artists who have previously shown at the gallery, through March 8. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MOXIE DADA North Side, 412-682-0348. "UMO: You, Me and Others," drawings by John Eastman, through Feb. 24. Closed Mon.-Wed.

NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "Mid-Winter Hues Multi-Media Show," ends today. Closed Sun.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "American Brain," 50 color photographs documenting the American consciousness by Robert Raczka; "Blanket Statement," a series of quilts inspired by the art of photomontage by Shawn Quinlan; "Group Picture," oil paintings by Deanne Dunbar; "Funny Business," single cartoons, comic strips, illustrations and political cartoons by the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators; "Vitreous," Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Glass Show 2007; all exhibits through March 18. Sat.: Artist talk with Shawn Quinlan, 1 p.m., $5 donation. Daily.

PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-412-365-2140. "Glass Birthday Suit," celebrating five years of great glass. PGC will uncover original glass art by regional artists, through April 8. Open daily, Mondays by appt.

PLANET ART GALLERY Mt. Lebanon, 412-343-3808. Sat.: Articulated Reconfigured Technology," Ronald Nigro presents 20 pieces of mixed-media sculpture, through Feb. 24, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Mon.

REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. "Tides," new work by Northern Ireland's most innovative artists, through March 30. Closed Mon.

RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY Carnegie, 412-279-0411. "Seeing Double," limited-edition works by various international artists, and Robert Johnson, through Feb. 24. Closed Sun.-Mon.

707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Joseph Shepler: Recent Paintings," male-female couples in interiors, through Feb. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.

709 PENN GALLERY Downtown 412-325-7017. "Still City," photographs by Duane Riedler and Rob Larson, through Feb. 28. Closed Sun.-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, ends Sat. Also, 10 photographers who received honorable mention in the competition will exhibit through 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. Closed Sun.-Mon. Daily until 6 p.m.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Tales From my Inner City," 25 works by Susan Severson, through May 13; "Perception and the Cultural Environment: The Paintings of Marina Stern," pop paintings and photo realism, through April 22. Closed Mon.

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

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Innovation and Individuality in 20th Century Printmaking," 48 works by innovative printmakers, through April 22. Closed Sat.-Sun.

SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "HOME/AWAY" an installation piece curated by Thad Kellstadt, through March 10. Closed Mon.

209 9th ST./AUGUST WILSON CENTER GALLERY Downtown, 412-258-2700. "Drawn In," conceptual architectural drawings by African and African-American architects, through April 27. Closed Sun.-Tues.

ST. VINCENT GALLERY Latrobe, 724-532-6600, ext. 2107. Thurs.: "Illustrious Illustrators," work by Mark Bender, John Manders, John Ritter, Rich Rogowsky and Mark Zingarelli, through Feb. 26, opening reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Afternoons; closed Mon.

THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL GALLERY Downtown, 412-281-8723. "Switchback," Artists Upstairs presents a new exhibit, through Feb. 28. Closed Sun.

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, 412-648-2423. Thurs.: Lecture, with Dr. Leon Pamphile, 4 p.m.; "Revolution, Ritual and Remembrance: The Art of Haiti," more than 60 pieces in various media representing the nation, through March 17. Closed Sun.; open Thurs. till 8 p.m.

WATERCOLORS GALLERY Downtown, 412-201-4003. "Local Color," paintings by Enid Wood, through March 10. Closed Sun.-Mon.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. Permanent collection of American art; Thurs.: Printmaking workshop with Thomas J. Norulak, 7 p.m.; Mon.-Tues.

WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-471-5605. "Thread," a new exhibit by Michele Thursz that mimics the structure of a Web log, through March 31. Closed Mon.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

STEINWAY LUNCHTIME MUSICALES Franck van Mastright and Patricia Neeper, piano. Thurs. 12:10 p.m. Free. 412-765-0600.

A WINTER RECITAL William Larson, piano; Roger Cazden, flute; Nicole Myers, cello. First Unitarian Church, Shadyside. Fri. 7 p.m. Free-will offering. 412-621-8008.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Emanuel Ax, piano; Jahja Ling, conductor. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $17.50-$72.50. 412-392-4900.

PITTSBURGH YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Daniel Meyer, conductor. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Sat. 2 p.m. Free. 412-392-4900.

RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE SOCIETY "Beowulf," Benjamin Bagby, tenor. Synod Hall, Oakland. Sat. 8 p.m. $10-$30. 412-361-2048.

UNDERCROFT OPERA "The True Story of Cinderella," Pittsburgh Church of the Brethren, Sat. 6 p.m.; Bethel Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, Sun. 7:30 p.m. Free-will offering. 412-833-2360 or www.undercroftopera.com.

WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Efrain Amaya, guest conductor. Sat. 8 p.m. (7:15 conductor lecture), Trinity High School, Washington. $8-$12. 724-223-9796.

WESTMORELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "Classic Valentine," Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Sat. 8 p.m. $10-$25. 724-837-1850.

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

TUESDAY MUSICAL CLUB "Celebrating Black History Month," St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park, Tues. noon. Free. 412-682-0439.

MUSIC FOR EXHIBITIONS Masayo Ishigure, koto master; James Nyoraku Schlefer, shakuhachi; Charles Wei-Ting Tang, koto. Frick Art & Historical Center, Point Breeze. Tues. 7:30 p.m. $20 ($15 members), reservations recommended. 412-371-0600.

CARNEGIE MELLON GUITAR ENSEMBLE James Ferla, director. Alumni Concert Hall, CMU Campus, Oakland. Wed. 8 p.m. Free. 412-268-2383.

JAZZ

CARNEGIE MELLON JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE Thomas W. Douglas, director. Alumni Concert Hall, CMU Campus, Oakland. Sun. 7 p.m. Free. 412-268-2383.

IRVIN MAYFIELD AND THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Byham Theater, Downtown. Wed. 7:30 p.m. $20.50-$32.50. 412-456-6666.

WEEKEND IN THE CLUBS

ROCK

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

BADO'S Mt. Lebanon, 412-563-5300. Thurs.: Hewlett/Anderson 8 p.m.

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

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Get Back (Beatles cover band) 8 p.m.

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

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Sat.: Ishtar, Mandrake Project 10 p.m.

HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Fri.: Lyn Wood Band 9 p.m.

KENDREW'S LOUNGE Aliquippa, 724-375-5959. Fri.: Lou Lombardi's Strangelove 9:30 p.m.

LARGE HOTEL Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Warren King & Frank Zuri 10 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: Bill Toms & Hard Rain 10 p.m.

PETER B'S Sarver, 724-353-2677. Fri.; 8th Street Rox 10 p.m.

PIZZAZ McMurray, 724-941-7802. Sat.: Tres Lads 8 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Grapevine, Fir.: Green Eggs, Sat.: Into the Arena 10 p.m.

RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Fri.: Citizens of San Fierro 9 p.m.

RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: Corned Beef & Curry 9 p.m.

SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Sat.: The Sole Vibe 10 p.m.

SMILING MOOSE South Side, 412-431-4668. Sat.: CosmoSonics, Argus 10 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: Mojo Filter, Hot Ham & Cheese, Sacred Dominion, Sat.: Science Fiction Idols, Mon.: Hidden Hand, Weedeater, Kylesa, Wed.: Highway 13, Koffin Kats, Gutter Punx 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Sat.: Mark Weakland & Golden Age, Fungus 10 p.m.

TWIN OAKS LOUNGE White Oak, 412-678-3321. Sat.: 8th Street Rox 9:30 p.m.

VILLA NOVA New Castle, 724-652-5171. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.

WASHINGTON MOOSE Canonsburg, 724-745-0309. Sat.: Shelley Duff Band 9 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

EAGLES Irwin, 724-863-9847. Sat.: Mystic Knights 9 p.m.

EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Fri.: Sweaty Betty Blues Band, Eldorado Kings 10 p.m.

FOLINO'S BAR South Side, 412-488-8108. Fri.: Mystic Knights, Sun.: Strange Brew 9 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Billy Price 10 p.m.; Sun.: L'il Brian & the Zydeco Travelers & Duwayne Burnside 4 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: Jimmy Adler Band 9:30 p.m.

THE PARLOUR Sharpsburg, 412-782-7665. Fri.: Sonic Blues Band 8:30 p.m.

PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Fri.: Blues Orphans 8:30 p.m.

SIEB'S PUB Babcock Blvd., 412-364-8511. Fri.: Soul Merchants 9 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Thurs.: Shari Richards & Rick Purcell, Sat.: Vince Anthony 8 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: JW Jones Blues Band 9 p.m.

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

BENEFIT

BLUES FOR FOOD Domenico's Ristorante, Route 19, Cranberry, 724-553-0515. Sun.: Eugene & the Nightcrawlers, Phat Cats, Jimmy Adler Band, The Lids, Becker's Brew, Tony B & the Accelerators 1-7 p.m. To benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

BIG BAND

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

JAZZ

BLUE McCandless, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Etta Cox 8 p.m.

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

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Wed.: Dana Cefalo & Mark Venneri 6 p.m.

CHEF STEFF'S RISTORANTE Pittsburgh Mills, 724-275-7833. Fri.: Suzi Sciere & Gene Ludwig 7 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Tom DeGregory's Septet 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.: Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet, Fri.: Phoenix Jazz Project, Sat.: Tom Roberts, Tues.: Poggie Bell Trio, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.

JACKSON'S RESTAURANT Moon, 412-329-1405. Fri.: Kevin Howard 8 p.m.

JACKSON'S RESTAURANT Canonsburg, 724-743-5005. Fri.: Sandy Staley & Max Leake 6:30 p.m.

JAZZ AT EMMANUEL 957 W. North Ave., 412-231-0454. Sun.: James Johnson Jr., Pamela Johnson, David 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.: Sean Jones, Irvin Mayfield, members of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Gerald Haymon.

MARTINI'S Jefferson Hills, 412-384-5910. Fri.: Spider Rondinelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Jam session 3 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents The Boilermaker Jazz Band 7 p.m.

RIVERTOWNE Rochester, 724-774-3100. Fri.: Harold Betters Quartet 8 p.m.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Sat.: Martini Jazz 9 p.m.

WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Tues.: Max Leake, Joe Negri, Sandy Staley, Brian Stahurski, George Jones, Wed.: Jessica Lee 7 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Sat.: Judi Figel & Bernadette DeVault 8 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Sat.: Vince's Piano Quartet 9 p.m.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Wed.: Bernadette DeVault & Jerry Coleman 9 p.m.

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DRILLERS BAR Indiana, 724-465-5370. Sat.: Dallas Marks 10 p.m.

NEW CASTLE MOOSE 724-654-1261. Sat.: Sidewinder 9 p.m.

RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Sat.: Kiger Brannon Band 9 p.m.

SUNSERI'S Ross, 412-364-9902. Wed.: Dallas Marks 8 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Shawn & Hobby 9:30 p.m.

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MULLANEY'S HARP & FIDDLE Strip, 412-642-6622. Fri., Sat.: Ceann 9 p.m.

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

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

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Thurs.: Steve Sopko as Sinatra 7 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN RIDC Park, Blawnox, 412-963-0600. Fri.: Memories Are Made with Music, Doo Wop big band w/Lori Russo, Bobby Wayne 8 p.m.

LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: The Jaggerz 8 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Hermie & Harry 8 p.m.

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

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

FRANK'S LOUNGE Delmont, 724-468-9999. Thurs.: The Guitarslinger 8 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.

MOLLY BRANNIGAN'S Mt. Lebanon, 412-341-7827. Thurs.: Gypsy Piano Blues 8 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Wed.: Mannish Boys 8 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sun.: Mystic Knights 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 Eastside, 412-441-1080. Fri.: Bill Toms 7:30 p.m.

CASA D'ICE North Versailles, 412-823-8989. Sat.: Roots of Americana Fun Fest 9:30 p.m.

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

GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings 8 p.m.

PIANO

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

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Mon.: Ron Soltis, Tues.: Dave Crisci, Wed.: David Cremonese 7 p.m.

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

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

COMEDY

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Take Ten 5:30 p.m.

SLAPSTICKS Royal Place Restaurant, Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Thurs.: Open Mike, Fri.: 6 Insane Comics, Sat.: Dan Long, John Palucka, Wed.: Buzz Nutley's Midlife Crisis 8 p.m.

DANCES

BALLROOM Chatham College, 412-264-4555. Sat.: USA dance 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.

CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-731-8661. Fri.: Band du Jour 8 p.m.

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

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

DANCE South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, 412-831-0616. Fri.: Mikey Dee 8:30 p.m.

DANCE Sunseri's, Ross, 412-364-9902. Fri.: Nitelife 10 p.m.

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

OLDIES

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

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

SINGLES Holiday Inn, Green Tree, 412-572-5259. Fri.: Valentine's Day dance 8:30 p.m.

SWING Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave., 412-242-1005. Sun.: Benny Benack Swing Combo 8 p.m.

SWING Cranberry Elks, 412-561-7777. Sat. 9 p.m.

PITTSBURGH PLACES

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CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland. 412-622-3131. "The Face of India: Photographs of Donald Robinson," through Feb. 25. 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. Sat.: "Flock of Dodos," 4, 7 and 9 p.m., $7 or $5 with general admission, Omnimax or laser show purchase. Exhibits: "Risk," interactive exhibits including sitting on a bed of nails and walking across a steel beam 17 stories high; Miniature Railroad & Village; UPMC SportsWorks, sports-related interactive exhibits. Rangos Omnimax: "Hurricane on the Bayou," "Bugs," "Deep Sea," "Adrenaline Rush." 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. Thurs.: Giant Eagle Child Development Series: Let's Learn About Healthy Eating, 11 a.m. Sat.: Print a Valentine Gift, $5 per child all ages 11 a.m. "Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture Through Popular Art." Learn about Japanese culture and art forms through hands on activities through May 13. 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. Thurs.: Music for Exhibitions: "Song of the Bamboo and Pine, Masayo Ishigure, Koto, 7:30 p.m., $20. Advanced reservations suggested. New exhibition: "Built for Speed: The Allure of the Early Motorcycle" through April 12. "The Prints of Tsukioka Rogyo, through April 7." 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. $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Closed Mon.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District. 412-454-6000. National America Glass Club, Pittsburgh Antique Bottle Club presents "A Show and Tell Program on Antique Bottles Made in Pittsburgh and the Region," 7:30 p.m. Tues. Exhibits: "First Ladies: Political Role & Public Image;" "Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era." 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. Adult event: Courting and mating rituals of birds, 7 p.m. Wed. Tickets are $20 and include live music, martinis and dessert. Reservations required, call ext. 240. 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., admission gates close at 3 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $7 kids 2-13; under 2 free. Free parking.

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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.

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. 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.

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. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

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.

LITERARY

BARNES & NOBLE Waterworks Mall 412-781-2321. Sat.: Toddler Storytime 10 a.m.

BARNES & NOBLE Waterfront, 412-462-5743. Sat.: Martin's Big Words Storytime, 11 a.m. Tues.: Never Too Little to Love Storytime, 11 a.m.

BARNES & NOBLE Greensburg, 724-832-0622. Sat.: Sportswriter and author Jim Wetzel, 11 a.m.

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

BORDERS BOOKS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Wed.: Storytimes, 11 a.m.

BORDERS BOOKS South Hills Village, 412-835-5583. Wed.: Storytimes, 11 a.m.; Sat.: Storytimes, 1 p.m.

BORDERS BOOKS, Penn Circle South 412-441-1080. Sat.: WJAS radio host and author Mike McGann, 2 p.m.; Sun.: Science writer Stephen Hall, 2 p.m. Sun.

JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS 2705 E. Carson St. 412-381-3600. Family game night, Sun. 5 p.m. Author Ron Donoughe, 2 p.m. Sat. Wed.: Toddler storytimes 11 a.m.

MYSTERY LOVER'S BOOKSHOP 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont 412-828-4877. Author Victoria Alexander, 7 p.m. Fri.

EVERYTHING ELSE

GREAT TRAIN EXPO, Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Tickets are $7 adults, children 11 and younger free.

AUDITIONS

BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS For "Gypsy," a musical. Casting ages 7-adult, all roles. Prepare 16 bars, accompanist will be provided, at Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., Feb. 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Also looking for directors for the 2007-08 season. Call 412-831-6800, ext. 745.

THE GREASEPAINT PLAYERS For "King Arthur's Calamity," at Greensburg Garden and Civic Center. Tues. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Auditions for actors 8 to adult. Be prepared for a cold reading and to play an acting game. Call 724 836-PLAY for inquiries.

LATSHAW PRODUCTIONS For one male vocalist and one male dancer for musical revue. Paid positions, some travel required. Call 724-853-4050.

MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE For the 2007 season. Local auditions for Equity and non-Equity actors will be held by appointment Feb. 24, Green Gables Restaurant, Jennerstown. Casting actors, singers, tap dancers and musicians who play a

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music instrument. (Children's auditions will be held in the summer.) Accompanist will be available for all auditions. Call Erica at the theater for audition requirements, 1-814-629-9201, ext. 118.

OPERA WESTERN RESERVE For 2007 season. Casting roles for "Rigoletto," "The Barber of Seville," "Madame Butterfly," "Carmen," "Don Giovanni" and "Tosca." Roles are open to all; ethnicities encouraged to apply. Audition appointments should be made by sending resumes, pictures and other pertinent material to: Opera Western Reserve, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504. 1-330-480-0693.

THE THEATRE FACTORY For "American'T Idol," an original musical. Singers 15-50, prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo and ballad, at the theater, Wed. "The Pajama Game," a musical, prepare 16 bars, up-tempo and ballad with a one-minute monologue, at the theater, Sat. KidsWorks production, "Most Powerful Jujus," casting nine characters, 13-17, prepare a one-minute monologue and be prepared for improvisation and cold readings from the script, at the theater, Sat. The theater is at Cavitt Avenue and Third Street, Trafford. Call 412-310-5083.

THE VERONICA'S VEIL PLAYERS Open auditions for the 88th season of "Veronica's Veil," a passion play. At the theater, 44 Pius St., South Side Slopes, Sun.-Mon. 7 p.m. Casting actors and actresses of various ages as well as stage crew, ushers and help in all phases of the production. Call Tony Polito, 412-422-9283, for information.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

NSAL PITTSBURGH CHAPTER For the Water Media on Paper Art Competition. Juried competition, cash awards, application and slides due Thus. Visit www.arts-nsal.org for rules and information.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Accepting applications for the Artist Residency Program, which places professional artists into school or community settings in Southwestern Pa. Open to all literary, media, music, performance and visual artists. Application deadline Feb. 28. Call 412-361-0455 ext. 368 or go to www.pittsburgharts.org.

PITTSBURGH WATERCOLOR SOCIETY New member screening, March 4. Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Shadyside. For prospectus, send a SASE to Darla Duffy, 120 Markham Drive., Pittsburgh, PA 15228.

WATERFRONT INDIE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION Seeking screenplays that can be produced for less than $5 million and filmed in Michigan. Deadline is April 16. Visit www.waterfrontfilm.org for guidelines.