CONCERTS

POP/ROCK

MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN/BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH Diesel, Thurs. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

TYPE O NEGATIVE Rex Theatre, Thurs. 8 p.m. $25. 412-323-1919.

THE STATIC AGE/THREE SIDED CIRCLE Stratus Nightclub, Fri. 8 p.m. $8. 412-323-1919.

ANBERLIN/BAYSIDE Mr. Small's Theatre, Fri. 7 p.m. $14. 1-866-468-3401.

AN EVENING WITH THE O'JAYS & DENIECE WILLIAMS Benedum Center, Fri. 8 p.m. $47.50-$67.50. 412-456-6666.

PERE UBU Club Cafe, Sat. 7 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.

STINKING LIZAVETA Bloomfield Bridge Tavern, Sat. 9 p.m. $7. 412-682-8611.

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS/KINGSPADE/SEN DOG, DOG BOY Mr. Small's Theatre, Mon. 8 p.m. $22. 1-866-468-3401.

THE LOCUST/CATTLE DECAPITATION/DAUGHTERS Club Stratus, Tues. 6:30 p.m. $12-$15. 412-361-2262.

WIDESPREAD PANIC Benedum Center, Tues. 7 p.m. $32.50. 412-456-6666.

FLYLEAF/SKILLET/FAIR TO MIDLAND Mr. Small's Theatre, Tues. 7 p.m. $16-$18. 1-866-468-3401.

STEPHEN KELLOGG & THE SIXERS Club Cafe, Wed. 7 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.

SMALL SAILS Garfield Artworks, Wed. 8 p.m. $6. 412-361-2262.

HARRY CONNICK JR. Benedum Center, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $36-$79. 412-323-1919.

G.LOVE/SPECIAL SAUCE Mr. Small's Theatre, Wed. 8 p.m. $20-$25. 1-866-468-3401.

ON STAGE

Denotes new listing.

ADAM & ESTELLE A fast-moving comedy by C.R. Thomas. presenting an alternate view of the story of the creation and fall of man. Quality Inn, Boulevard of the Allies, Oakland. Mon. 7:30 p.m. $5. 724-489-4783.

AUDITION FOR MURDER Comedic murder mystery dinner theater. McCaffery Mysteries Presents, Gaetano's Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road, Banksville. Sat. 7 p.m. $27.50 (includes dinner and show). 1-800-719-0998.

DR. GODDESS!: A ONE WOMAN SHOW A girl grows up, a poet finds her verse, and a woman sings her song in this one-woman multimedia variety show. Dr. Goddess Presents, Bricolage Theater, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Thurs. through April 15. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 3 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m.; April 13, 8 p.m.; April 14, 3 and 8 p.m.; April 15, 3 and 7 p.m. $15-$20. 412-394-3353. or www.drgoddess.com.

EVICTED The first and third Thursday of the month, Hustlebot improv theater group performs long-form Chicago-style theater. Future Tenant Theater, 801 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Thurs. 8:30 p.m. $4-$5. 1-773-562-3214.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT A musical parody of the best of Broadway. Pittsburgh CLO, Cabaret Theater at Theater Square, Downtown. Ends April 15. 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 Cultural Trust sponsors the best in late-night entertainment. Thurs.: The cast of "Sweet Charity" performs a benefit for "Broadway Cares," 10:30 p.m.; $10-$12. 412-456-6666.

LIFE X3 Yasmina Reza's new comedy about a dinnerless dinner party where the couple's boss and his wife arrive a day early. Pittsburgh Public Theater at O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12.50-$49.50. 412-316-1600 or www.ppt.org.

NEW DIRECTIONS Chatham College hosts an evening of student-directed and performed one acts. Chatham College, Eddy Theatre, Woodland Road, Shadyside. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. Free. 412-365-1100.

THE ORESTEIA PROJECT More than a year in the making, a presentation of Aeschylus' complete trilogy. Productions of "Agamemnon," The Choephoroe" and "The Eumenides." Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, Philip Chosky Theater, The Purnell Center of the Arts and various campus locations. Oakland. Wed. through April 28. Mon.-Fri. 7:30 p.m. Sat. 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. $22-$17.50. 412-268-2407.

PETER PAN A children's production. Gemini Theater Company, 7501 Penn Avenue, Point Breeze. Through April 29. Sat.-Sun. 1 and 3 p.m. $8.50. 412-243-5201.

RELATIVITY Cassandra Medley's drama that looks at the family interaction when the daughter, who is a scientist, finds herself at odds with her mother's theory about melanin. Kuntu Repertory Theater, University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall, 7th Floor, Oakland. Ends Sat. Thurs. 11a.m. and 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $20-$14. 412-624-7298.

SWEET CHARITY Molly Ringwald takes on the title role in this classic musical. PNC Broadway Across America. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 (ASL performance) and 6:30 p.m. $20.50-$62. 412-392-4900.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Films that bring the outdoors inside. Thurs. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday. Thurs. films: "Yes to the No," "First Ascent: Thailand," "Conflict Tiger," "Tyrol -- Land in the Mountains," "Mission: Epicocity," "Beyond Iraq," "Ride of the Mergansers," "Ride." Fri. films: "Anomaly," "The Best of Jo," "The Simplicity Factor," "Exploring the Mother of Waters," "Unchained: New World Disorder IV," "Conversing with Aotearoa/New Zealand," "Kids Who Rip," "First Ascent: Didier vs. the Cobra." Byham Theater, Downtown. $10 one night; $16 both nights. 412-255-0564; www.ventureoutdoors.org.

THE SEVENTH SEAL Ingmar Bergman directed this film set in the Middle Ages. A knight comes home from the Crusades and plays a game of chess with Death (1957, 96 min., subtitled). Janus Films: The 50th Anniversary of Art House Cinema, Sunday Night Series, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Regent Square, Edgewood. Sun. 7:30 p.m. 412-682-4111.

ART EXHIBITIONS

SPECIAL EVENTS

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Shadyside. Fri.: The shops and galleries on the Ellsworth Street corridor will be open until 9 p.m.

UNBLURRED: FIRST FRIDAYS ON PENN Fri.: The Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn Ave.) showcases the third annual "Stations of the Cross, Interpretations and Meditations on the Passion of Jesus" at The Open Door. For a complete schedule visit www.pennavenuearts.org. 412-441-6147.

GALLERY LISTINGS

Denotes special event or opening.

ALLEGHENY COLLEGE Doane Hall of Art, Meadville, 1-814-332-4365. "Student Show," the annual juried exhibition of student works in all media, through April 18. Closed Mon.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Shore, 412-237-8300. "6 BILLION PERPS HELD HOSTAGE," a diverse collection of textiles, videos, paintings, inflatables, photography and more that addresses global warming, through June 17; "Buggin' Taps for Justice," through July 1. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon. Admission.

THE ART CENTER Butler, 724-283-6922. "We're All Artists: A Show of Inspirational Art," new works by artists who experience physical and mental and developmental conditions, through April 13. Closed Sun.-Tues.

AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. "Pileated Woodpecker," Audubon life-size hand-colored print, no. 111 of 435 original prints, through April 16. Daily.

BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. "Italy Revisited," through April 21. Closed Sun.

BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "East/West," photography by George Kollar and Sumi-E brush painting by Deborah Kollar, through April 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "Bill Dotson: Pet Portraits," renderings in pen and ink of dogs of various breeds, through April 15; Trumbull Branch: Wed.: "Selections From the Butler Permanent Collection," through May 20; Giffuni Gallery: Sat.: "The Rhoda Yanow: Pastels," through May 27. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Mezzotints in the 18th-Century Life," 17-19th-century prints, through May 20; "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 exhibit more than 150 objects including 18 models to showcase emerging thinking abroad, through June 3; "Modern Japanese Prints: 1868-1989," through April 15; Forum 58 Gallery: "the world won't listen," Phil Collins' third installment of his video project, through July 1. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Marshes: The Disappearing Edens," photographs by William Burt, through June 17; "Bizarre Beasts: Past and Present," some of the world's earliest life forms on view, through June 3; "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. "Wood Fired Invitational 2007," a group exhibit featuring national artists, showing decorative and functional works, through April 21. Closed Sun.

CONCEPT ART GALLERY Edgewood, 412-242-9200. "Ed Eberle," porcelain bowls and other works, through April 30. Closed Sun.

DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. "Lush Life" and "Visual Grammar: Five Approaches to Abstraction," artists work with the themes of physical desire and temptation, ends Sat. Closed Mon.-Wed.

DIGGING PITT TOO Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. "Regenesis," a solo photography exhibit by David Grim, ends Sat. with closing reception, 6-9 p.m. Open Sat. noon-5 p.m.

EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "The Artwork of Karl Goodrich," intricate graphite and pencil drawings, through April 20. Closed Sat.-Sun.

FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. "Currently Showing," photography by Anthony Cook and Glen Olcerst; paintings by Scott Yost, Sam Kolmen, Nick Farbacher and Denise Graham, through April 30. Closed Sun.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. "Vehicular Circular," light and celluloid installation art by Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder, through April 15. Daily, weekend evenings.

FRANK L. MELEGA ART MUSEUM Brownsville, 724-785-9331. "Treasures Found!" newly discovered paintings, sketches and more by the museum's namesake, through May 5. Daily.

FRICK ART AND HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "The Prints of Tsukioka Kogyo," 70 Japanese woodblock prints documenting the Noh Japanese theater 1868-1912, ends Sat. Permanent collection. Docent-led tours available. Closed Mon.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. Fri.: "Pigments of the Imagination," ceramics and paintings by Laura Jean Mclaughlin, drawings, etchings and paintings by Brian Fencl, through April 28, opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Mon.

GALLERY IN THE SQUARE Shadyside, 412-361-3808. "Accumulated Commissions from the 21st Century," illustrations by Juliette Borda, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-682-6488. "Passages," oil paintings by Heather Hertel, through April 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY SPACE Monroeville Public Library, 412-372-0500. "Off the Bolt," new fiberart work by Sandy Kephart, through April 30, reception with the artist, April 14, 7-9 p.m. Daily.

HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ART New Castle, 724-652-2282. "Thomas McNickle: Recent Landscape Oils of Western Pennsylvania," through April 13. Closed Sun.-Mon.

HUSTON GALLERY Memorial Park Church, McCandless, 412-364-9492. "Daniel W. Jimick: Acrylics, Engravings, Oils and Mixed Media," through April 27. Daily.

INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley, 412-741-8606. "Landscapes and Floras," new work by Douglas Wynn, through April 17. Closed Sun.-Mon.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER South Hills, 412-278-1975. "Watercolors by Kathleen Zimbicki," through April 30. Daily.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Ready for Spring," exhibit and sale of various works by gallery members in all media, through April 28; Mon.: "Open Show," a juried show by the Latrobe Art League, through April 28. Closed Sun.

MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Art Within: 20 Year Commemorative Exhibition," art works from 10 renowned artists who have contributed to the legacy of MCG, including Tina Brewer, Linda Connor, Jim Goldberg, Lonnie Graham, Chester Higgins, Martha Jackson Jarvis, Martha Madigan, Hugh Merrill, Joyce J. Scott and Carrie Mae Weems, ends Sun. 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. 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. Fri.: "Excerpts," landscape watercolors and recent nude studies by Robert Bowden, extended through April 28, artist reception, Fri. 7-9 p.m.; Artist talk, Sat. 1-2 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.

METAMORPHOSE GALLERY Friendship, 412-855-3978. Fri.: "what i would have been had i been trusted," a new installation performance by Gabrielle S. Jesiolowski, 6-9 p.m.

MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY Garfield, 412-362-0274. Fri.: "The 6th Annual Spring Salon" through April 27, opening reception, 6 p.m. Open Thurs. and Sat. or by appointment.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Visual Seduction," eight artists from the U.S. and abroad showcase new minimal glass works, through May 17. Closed Sun.-Mon.

NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "Fiber: Functional and Fun," The Butler Spinners and Weavers Guild 25th Anniversary and sale, through April 17. Closed Sun.

O'BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS Lawrenceville, 412-621-0700. "Central Asian Textiles," various types of unique hand-embroidered textiles from Central Asia, through April 30. Closed Sun.

PETERS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY McMurray, 724-941-4565. "McMurray Art League Group Show," featured artist, watercolorist Virginia Marie Swartz, other works in watercolor, mixed media, collage and more, ends Wed. 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, ends Sun. Open daily, Mondays by appt.

PLANET ART GALLERY Mt. Lebanon, 412-343-3808. "Paintings by Phyllis Kindler," ends Sat. Closed Mon.

709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Through My Eyes," watercolors by Ruth McCormick, through May 19. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "In Blue," photographs by Sue Abramson, through April 28; "Paris on the Seine," photographs of France by Bruno Requillart, through May 26. Closed Sun.

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 Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. Fri.: Ron Donoughe: The Essence of Pittsburgh," plein air paintings of the Western Pennsylvania landscapes, through June 7; "Landscape Passages: The Works of Susan Nicholas Gephart and Thomas C. Nicholas Jr.," a father-daughter retrospective, through June 3. 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, 412-471-8712. "In Full Bloom," guest curator Bob Ziller pulls together a collection of more than 40 "mature" artists, through May 12. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. Thurs.: "Focus on 5," fiber artists Jan Bass, Michelle Browne, Barbara Kibala, Jane Ogren and Laura Tabakman present their work, through April 30. Artists reception, April 28, 3-5 p.m. Closed Sun.

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.

THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL GALLERY Downtown, 412-281-8723. "Politics of Pleasure," a group show looking at the notions of pleasure in its relationship to art and politics, through May 11 Closed Sun.

TRINITY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-687-2458. "Mixed Media by Jayne Osgood" and "Jesse Sharrad, New Painting and Sculpture," through April 21. Closed Sun.-Mon.

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Frick Fine Arts Building, Oakland, 412-648-2423. "Studio Arts Student Exhibition," original work by the 2007 graduating class, through April 28. Closed Sun.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Barco Law Library, Oakland. "Inside a Few Square Blocks," photographs by Bob Kubiak, through May 31. Daily.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. Thurs.: Lecture "Women in Photography," Sylvia Ehler, 7 p.m.; "Picturing What Matters: An Offering of Photographs from the George Eastman House Collection," through June 3. Permanent collection of American art. Mon.-Tues.

WOODLAND ART GALLERY Chatham College, 412-365-1857. Student Tutorial Exhibitions," through April 22. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

GUITAR SOCIETY OF FINE ART PRESENTS CARLOS PEREZ "An Evening of Classical Latin American Classical Guitar." Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Oakland. Thurs. 8 p.m. Free. 412-624-4125.

CHATHAM BAROQUE AND THE CALVARY CHOIR "Membra Jesu Nostri," Calvary Episcopal Church, Shadyside. Fri. 8 p.m. Free-will offering. 412-661-0120 ext. 20.

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

TUESDAY MUSICAL CLUB "Spring Program," featuring the Tuesday Musical choral and string ensemble. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park, Tues. 12:30 p.m. Free, reception will follow. 412-682-0439.

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY ELECTRONIC ENSEMBLE PNC Recital Hall, Uptown. Wed. 8 p.m. Free. 412-396-4632.

UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Bellefield Hall Auditorium, Oakland. Wed. 8 p.m. Free. 412-624-4125.

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.: Short Dark Strangers, Lucid Music, Sat.: Stinking Lizaveta, Cultivator, Channel Scorpion News, Mon.: Dyngus Day w/New Tradition 7 p.m.

BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Fri.: Styles for Modern Living, Telefonics, Seeing Eyeballs, Sat.: Southeast Engine, Lohio, Brewer's Row, PaulMichel 9:30 p.m.

CASA TOMAS Latrobe, 724-539-9441. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.

CHAMPS Springdale, 724-274-9850. Fri.: Daniels & McClain 9:30 p.m.

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

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Wed.: Beagle Bros. w/Slim Cessna 10 p.m.

HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Thurs.: Joey McIntyre 8 p.m.; Fri.: Jeff Marks 6 p.m.

HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Fri.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.

HOWLER'S COYOTE CLUB Bloomfield, 412-682-0320. Sat.: Bad Buddha & Friends 9:30 p.m.

JAY'S SPORTS BAR Canonsburg, 724-746-2250. Fri.: Max'ell House & The Perkulators 9:30 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Escaping Grace, The High 9 p.m.; Sat.: Guitar Zack & No Slack 9:30 p.m.

OAKMONT TAVERN 412-828-4155. Fri.: Sonic Vender & the Revence 10 p.m.

PETERS PUB Oakland, 412-681-7465. Fri.: Akrasia, Bohemian Band 9:30 p.m.

RED STAR Station Square, 412-393-0100. Thurs.: Guitar Zack & No Slack 9:30 p.m.

REX THEATRE South Side, 412-323-1919. Fri.: CosmoSonics, Motorpsychos, Hi Speeds, Mojo Filter 9 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Tres Lads 9 p.m.; Fri.: The Stickers, Sat.: Velveeta 10 p .m.

RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Sat.: Forgotten Nobody, Downside, Expense 10 p.m.

SECRETS BAR West Mifflin, 412-466-9767. Fri.: Boss Diablo 9 p.m.

SIX PACKS BAR New Castle, 724-924-9724. Sat.: Witness X 10 p.m.

SPRINGDALE GRILLE 724-274-7427. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: Stink Palm, Death, Gutrench, Night Terror, Sat.: Brothers in Arms, Come To Dust, Dahlgren Prophecy 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: The Bust, The Wheels 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Memphis Morticians, Cult of the Psychic Fetus, Uncle Scratch's Gospel Revival 8 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.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Night Life 9 p.m.

FOLINO'S BAR South Side, 412-488-8108. Fri.: Mystic Knights 9 p.m., Sat.: Jeff Bell Band w/Chizmo Charles 5:30 p.m.

GROVE IRISH PUB Ross, 412-931-1690. Fri.: The Blues Orphans 9 p.m.

LEONARDS LIVING ROOM Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Fri.: Ian Arthur's Band 9 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Thurs.: Groove Doctors, Fri.: Vince Anthony 8 p.m.

TWIN OAKS LOUNGE White Oak, 412-678-3321. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blues Bombers 9:30 p.m.

BLUEGRASS

HOWLER'S COYOTE CLUB Bloomfield, 412-682-0320. Fri.: The Mon River Ramblers & Friends 9:30 p.m.

JAZZ

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: RH Factor jam 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Gerald Haymon 9 p.m.

CROWNE PLAZA Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Sun.: Sunny Sunseri Trio 10:30 a.m.

GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Fri.: Murray Ave. Big Band, Sat.: Fred Pugh 9:30 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.

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

JAZZ LIVE Theater District, Downtown, 412-325-6769. Tues.: Cabaret, Nelson Harrison 5 p.m.; Don Aliquo 8 p.m.

MARTINI'S Jefferson Hills, 412-384-5910. Fri.: Spider Rondinelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8:30 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 Chuck Spatafore's Little Big Band 7 p.m.

TUSCA MEDITERRANEAN TAPAS SouthSide Works, 412-488-9000. Sun.: Frank Cunimondo 11 a.m.

WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Mon.: Grimace, Tues.: Max Leake Trio 7 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Thurs.: Tony Basile 7 p.m.; Sat.: Nightstar 8 p.m.; Mon.: Steve Sopko 7 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Sat.: Daryl & Kim 8 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Sat.: Trudy Holler 8 p.m.

COUNTRY

AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Fri.: Dallas Marks 9:30 p.m.

HARTFORD HEIGHTS FIRE HALL North Huntingdon, 412-823-9796. Sat.: Dallas Marks 9 p.m.

HIGHLAND V.F.W. Chippewa, 724-843-2444. Sat.: Sidewinder 8 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: Frank & Lori Russo Band 9 p.m.

PUGLIANO'S Holiday Park, 724-327-8991. Wed.: Mark Cyler & Fennels 8 p.m.

RODNEY'S Irwin, 724-864-3222. Sat.: Buc Wyld 9:30 p.m.

ROYAL PLACE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8000. Sat.: Kiger-Brannon Band 9:30 p.m.

TRAFFORD POLISH CLUB 412-372-9855. Sat.: Chris Knight 8 p.m.

YOUNGWOOD FIRE HALL 724-925-6200. Sat.: Alli Gillis Band 9 p.m.

OLDIES

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

LEONARDS LIVING ROOM Norman Centre, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: Keith Moorhouse Band 8 p.m.; Sat.: Chuck Corby 9 p.m.

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

OPEN STAGE

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.

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

BACKSTAGE BAR Theater District, Downtown, 412-325-6769. Sat.: Gail & Jeremy Quintet 6 & 9 p.m.

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

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

FRANTUARY Downtown, 412-288-0322. Fri.: Brad Yoder, Jason Rafalak Noon.

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

MCGROGAN'S TAPROOM Canonsburg, 724-745-9119. Thurs.: Brad Yoder, Jason Rafalak 9 p.m.

PIANO

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

CAFE EURO Scott, 412-561-2060. Sat.: Dave Crisci 8 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Tues.: Dave Crisci, Wed.: Chris Pangikas 7 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.

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

OMNI WILLIAM PENN Downtown, 412-281-7100. Wed.-Fri.: Harry Cardillo 5 p.m.

COMEDY

AFFOGATO COFFEE BAR Bellevue, 412-761-0750. Wed.: Big Red Comedy Show 7 p.m.

BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Tues.: Gab Bonesso 8:30 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Fri.: Randy Lubas 7 p.m.

SLAPSTICKS Royal Place Restaurant, Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Thurs.: Randy Lubas, Fri.: Six Utterly Insane Comedians 8 p.m., Stiffy the clown 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Randy Lubas 8 p.m.

REGGAE

UNION PROJECT East Liberty, 412- 363-4550. Fri.: Freedom Band 8 p.m.

DANCES

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

CAJUN BMCC, West Homestead, 412-461-6188. Sat. 8 p.m.

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

DISCO Comfort Inn, Penn Hills, 412 371-8181. Fri. 8 p.m.

JITTERBUG SNPJ Club, Bridgeville, 412-366-2138. Sat. 9 p.m.

JITTERBUG Serbian Club, Aliquippa, 724-378-4393. Sat. 9 p.m.

OLDIES

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, McKnight Rd., 724-553-3119. Fri. 8:30 p.m.

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

PITTSBURGH PLACES

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

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland. 412-622-3131. 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. 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 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. Closed Sun. "Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture Through Popular Art," 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. Exhibitions: "Built for Speed: The Allure of the Early Motorcycle" through April 12; "The Prints of Tsukioka Rogyo," ends Sat. 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. The National American Glass Club, Lowell Innes Pittsburgh Chapter, will host the free program "The Importance and Implications of Human Input in Making Glass," Tues. 7:30 p.m. Exhibit: "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. Breakfast With the Birds, Sat. 8:30-10 a.m., $18 adults, $15 children, reservations required (call ext. 249). Penguin & Me, an hourlong interactive penguin program for children ages 18 months to age 5, Mon. Tues., Wed. and Sat. 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $25 for one child with an adult; $12 for each additional child and $10 for each additional adult. To register call ext. 209 or send e-mail to education.programs@aviary.org. 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.

NATIONALITY ROOMS Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh 412-624-6000. More than 20 classrooms decorated in various nationalities and cultures prior to 1787. Hours: 9-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat., 11-2:30 p.m. Sun. and holidays. Admission: $3 adults, ages 8-18 $1.

PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. Polar Bears in their natural habitat; Amur tiger cubs Mara and Petya. Free parking. Spring hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; admission gates close 4 p.m. daily. $10 adults; $9 seniors; $8 kids 2-13; under 2 free.

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.

CHRISTY 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.

DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM 4743 South Pioneer Road, Hampton. 412-486-0563. Exhibits on pioneer living in Western Pennsylvania. Tues, Thurs, Sat. noon-3 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 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.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S FALLINGWATER Route 381 South, Mill Run, 724-329-8501. Exhibition: "A Moment at Fallingwater Expressed Through Woodturning and Photography," by woodturner Tom Obourn and photographer Stephen Lai, Tues. through June 10. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Christmas and New Year. Tours: $16 adults, $10 ages 6-12, $6 grounds only pass, $55 land of Fallingwater, $55 in-depth tour, $80 sunset tour. Groups of 10 or more call visitor services. www.fallingwater.org.

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, Pa., 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. 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.

WEST OVERTON MUSEUMS 724-887-7910. "Antiques on Tuesday," Tues. 7-9 p.m.: Appraiser John Mickinak will offer appraisals of antiques in the museum's Distillery Room. Appraisals are limited to five pieces. $15 for the first three items and $6 for each additional. By appointment only. "Antiques on Tuesday" will be held the second Tues. of each month. 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

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

BORDERS BOOKS Pittsburgh Mills, 724-275-5820. Wed.: Celebrate poetry with the books of Shel Silverstein, 1 p.m.

BORDERS BOOKS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Wed.: Celebrate poetry with the books of Shel Silverstein 11 a.m.

AUDITIONS

APPLE HILL PLAYHOUSE For the 2007 summer season, at the theater, 275 Manor Road, Delmont. Sat. by appointment. Musical actors prepare 32 bars and bring sheet music; cold readings from the script. Call 724-468-5050 for information and audition time. Check www.applehillplayhouse.net for details.

BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS Call for directors for the 2007-08 season. Call 412-831-6800, ext. 745, and leave message.

THE NORTH STAR KIDS For 2006-07 season of traveling performing arts troupe. Ability to sing and dance is required. Looking for boys grades 2-7 and girls grade 2-6. Visit www.northstarkids.com.

LITTLE LAKE THEATRE Season auditions Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment. Actors 15 and up may audition. Call 724-745-6300 Thurs. and Fri. noon-4 p.m. for appointment.

PITTSBURGH OPERA Auditions for supernumerary roles. Need males 18-40. Triangle Welding, 23rd and Penn Ave., Strip District, Mon. 6 p.m. Call 412-281-0912 for appointment.

THE PITTSBURGH ORGAN ACADEMY For high-school age students to compete for a package of organ lessons, student membership to the AGO chapter, season tickets to the Organ Artists Series concerts, and a performance opportunity in the spring. Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, W. Liberty Ave., Mt. Lebanon, April 23, 4 p.m. Call 412-471-8125 or e-mail cantor@flcpittsburgh.org for application and rules. Deadline is Mon.

PITTSBURGH YOUTH SYMPHONY Auditions for new members for the 2007-08 season, May 9-11, by appointment. Advanced students up to and including college age can apply. Visit www.pypo.com for orchestral excerpts and information or e-mail info@pyso.us.

RAGE OF THE STAGE PLAYERS For "Dracula: Dragon Prince," a mature adaptation of the Bram Stoker novel. Auditions will include at least some cold reading or between cold reading and a prepared two-minute modern monologue (your choice). Bring head shot and resume. The Brew House, 2100 Mary St., South Side, May 5 and 6, noon-4 p.m. E-mail rageofthestage@yahoo.com, no appointments necessary.

SETON CENTER SCHOOL OF ARTS Auditions for the June production "Children of Eden." Cold readings from the script and musical audition. April 14-15, at the theater, 1900 Pioneer Ave., Brookline. Cold readings and a capella singing. Call 412-561-5511 for information and appointment.

SOUTH PARK CHILDREN'S THEATRE For the 2007 summer season, June through August. At the theater, Corrigan Drive and South Park Road, April 14, 1-5 p.m. No appointment necessary. Cold readings. Bring resume or list of your previous experience and a current photo. Visit www.southparktheatre.com for information or call 412-831-8552.

WATERFRONT INDIE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 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.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF PITTSBURGH NEW MEMBER SCEENING Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Fifth and Shady Ave., Shadyside. Deadline is April 16, 4 p.m. Visit wwpgh.org for rules and information. 12-361-1370.

ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF BUTLER COUNTY Open call for artists for the Annual Spring Show (May 18-June 8). Deadline is May 4. Also accepting submissions for the Painted Hog Show, deadline June 8. Visit www.butlerartcenter.net or call 724-283-6922 for submission information.

LAWRENCEVILLE ART ALL NIGHT The Tenth Annual Lawrenceville event is accepting submissions for the April 28-29 event. Professional and amateur artists of all ages are invited to show. Visit www.artallnight.com for registration form.