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OPETH Mr. Small's, Thurs. 8 p.m. With: Between the Buried and Me. $25-$28. 1-866-468-3401.
CORNMEAL Club Cafe, Thurs. 10:30 p.m. $8-$10. 1-866-468-3401.
JOE LALLY Garfield Artworks, Fri. 6:30 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
FLYLEAF Mr. Small's, Fri. 8 p.m. With: Kairos, Vaeda. $24. 1-866-468-3401.
GIBSON BROTHERS Thunderbird Cafe, Fri. 8 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.
JIM WHITE Club Cafe, Fri. 8 p.m. $15-$17. 1-866-468-3401.
THE MEATMEN 31st Street Pub, Fri. 10 p.m. 412-391-8334.
HANK WILLIAMS JR./LYNYRD SKYNYRD Mellon Arena, Sat. 7 p.m. $40.50-$70. 412-323-1919.
MARY O'NETTES Garfield Artworks, Sat. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 412-361-2262.
WIZ KHALIFA Palace Theatre, Sun. 7 p.m. $20-$30. 724-836-8000.
TANTRIC Diesel, Sun. 7 p.m. With: Framing Hanley, Fosterchild. $10.59-$14. 412-323-1919.
BRITISH SEA POWER Mr. Small's, Sun. 8 p.m. With: The Rosebuds, Jeffrey Lewis. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.
OLD HAUNTS/COST MUSIC Garfield Artworks, Mon. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
PETER CASE Thunderbird Cafe, Mon. 8 p.m. $13-$15. 412-323-1919.
NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS Mr. Small's, Tues. 8 p.m., $20-$22. 1-866-468-3401.
DEVOTCHKA Diesel, Wed. 7 p.m., With: Basia Bulat. $17.50-$19.50. 412-323-1919.
ESTA Byham Theater, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. 412-394-3353.
MUSIC OF ABBA Altar Bar, Wed. 8 p.m. $30. 412-323-1919.
CARNEY/THE BRAKES Club Cafe, Wed. 10:15 p.m. $8. 1-866-468-3401.
FESTIVALS
PITTSBURGH FOLK FEST Multicultural celebration of 35 nationalities featuring traditional dance, music, food and crafts. David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. Fri. 4-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. $10 for adults, $4 for kids. www.pghfolkfest.org.
AMBRIDGE NATIONALITY DAYS FESTIVAL Merchant Street, Ambridge. Fri.-Sun. 724-266-3040.
NATIONAL ROAD FESTIVAL Events at sites along historic Route 40 in Fayette, Washington and Somerset counties. Fri.-Sun. 724-437-9877.
VENTURE OUTDOORS FESTIVAL Venture Outdoors presents a day of outdoor activities for all ages and skill levels, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, yoga, biking, climbing and more, plus music and vendors. Washington's Landing. Sat. 412-255-0564. See W-4 for story and schedule.
A FAIR IN HARRISON HILLS PARK Nature walks, family fishing program, nature activities, music and more. Environmental Learning Center, Harrison Hills Park. Sat. 724-724-224-4102.
SHEEP AND FIBER FESTIVAL High Street, Waynesburg. Sat.-Sun. 724-627-8119.
PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE "Ravelesque" and "Feel of Fire," a pre-professional showcase featuring students and students' choreography, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre studios. Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m., $10; student choreography, Sat. 1 p.m. Free. 412-281-6727.
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***AIN'T MISBEHAVIN': THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW Experience Harlem in the 1930s with the music of Fats Waller. Kuntu Repertory Theatre, seventh floor of Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Thurs. through May 31. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m. www.kuntu.org; 412-624-7298.
***ARLECCHINO AND THE ITALIAN CLOWNS Follow a zany troupe of Italian actor-clowns on their way to Verona during the Italian Renaissance to perform at the fair. Pittsburgh Playhouse Jr., Rauh Theatre, Craft Ave., Oakland. Through May 25. Sat. 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $7. 412-621-4445.
CAUGHT IN THE NET Ray Cooney's farce. Comtra Theatre, Cranberry. Through May 24. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10. 724-773-9896.
***FLOATING UNDER WATER France-Luce Benson's story of love and forgiveness in which a young Haitian woman uncovers her dark past. Bricolage Staged Reading Series, 937 Liberty Ave., third floor. Sun.-Mon. 8 p.m. Free. 412-381-6999 or www.webbricolage.org.
GET READY Jay Stewart and Joe Plummer's musical about the reunion of a popular R&B group, The Doves. New Horizon Theater at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Through May 25. Thurs.-Sun. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $20-$15. 412-431-0773.
GROOVIN' THRU THE '60s A musical revue. Jude Pohl Productions, The Perry Como Theater, Main St., Canonsburg. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $18-$10. 724-746-1178.
HARVEY Mary Chase's classic American comedy. South Park Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road, South Park. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $11-$9.75; group rates available. www.southparktheatre.com or 412-831-8552.
AN IDEAL HUSBAND Sir Robert Chiltern is on the verge of obtaining cabinet rank until someone threatens to reveal a dark secret from the past. By Oscar Wilde. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Henry Heymann Theatre, Oakland. Through May 31. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 and 8 p.m.; May 27 at 8 p.m.; some exceptions. $17-$45. 412-394-3353.
LAUGHING STOCK Charles Morey's farce set in a rustic summer "barn" playhouse fraught with disasters. Little Lake Theater, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$15 (group, season and dinner or dessert options available). 724-745-6300.
LEADING LADIES Ken Ludwig's farce. Butler Little Theater, One Howard St., Butler. Ends Sat. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:15 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10. 724-287-6781.
THE MAN OF LAMANCHA Old Schoolhouse Players at Mt. Pleasant Township Community Center, 20 Wabash Ave., Hickory. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $14-$8. 724-344-7467.
***A MARRIAGE MINUET Two married couples perform a dizzy dance of stylish steps and changing partners in this clever and literate romp by David Wiltse. City Theatre, South Side. Through May 25. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $20-$39. 412-431-2489.
***NO SEX PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH Marriott and Foot's farce about a young bride who orders dishware and ends up receiving a flood of girly magazines followed by books, movies and more. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, off Route 22, Delmont. Thurs. through May 31. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; May 18 at 2 p.m. $14-$16. 724-468-5050.
PLAZA SUITE Three couples staying at the Plaza Hotel have an interesting weekend in this Neil Simon play. McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. Ends Sun.; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$7; www.mckeesportlittletheater.com or 412-673-1100.
***PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL This year's repertoire features seven different theater companies representing Mexico, South Korea, the UK, Israel, Portugal and the U.S. Performances are geared to ages 3 and up. Pittsburgh International Children's Festival at Schenley Plaza and surrounding theaters, Oakland. Through Sun. Visit www.pghkids.org for a complete schedule or call 412-321-5520 or 412-456-6666.
RABBIT HOLE A husband and wife who seemingly have it all are forced to confront the ultimate loss. By David Lindsay-Abaire. Pittsburgh Public Theater at O'Reilly Theater, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. $30-$49. www.ppt.org or 412-316-1600.
***SHEAR MADNESS Full of mischief and up-to-the-minute laughs, a wacky cast of characters interplays with the audience to solve a crime in the whodunit that has a different outcome every time. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, The Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. Thurs. through Sept. 28. Wed.-Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m.; some Thurs. 1 p.m. $34.50-$39.50. 412-456-6666 or www.CLOcabaret.com.
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Jason Robert Brown's original musical. Northern Lights Theater Company at Franklin Park Baptist Church, 2470 Nicholson Road, Franklin Park. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15. 724-538-8795.
TWO TRAINS RUNNING August Wilson's fifth play (written) in his 10-play cycle explores race and is set in 1969. Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre, The Jackman Building, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown. Through May 25. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $22.50-$27.50 412-288-0358.
WEST SIDE STORY Leonard Bernstein's score and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics took this modern-day tragic love story based on Romeo and Juliet to new heights. Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Byham Theater, Sixth St., Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10.50-$39.50. 412-456-5666 or 412-471-6930.
***A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Two best friends on the adventure of a lifetime. Through May 25. Pittsburgh Playhouse Jr. Rockwell Theatre, Craft Ave., Oakland. Sat. 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $7. 412-621-4445.
OUR TOWN Part of Reel to Reel Documentary Film Series, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Oakland. Thurs.,7 p.m. Free. 412-622-3114.
RAMBO "FIRST BLOOD" An alternate ending will be shown after the movie's conclusion. Cinemark, Pittsburgh Mills, Frazier. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.
SILK SCREEN ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL This film festival features more than 20 films, made by Asians and Asian-Americans, shown at the Regent Square and Harris theaters, Melwood Screening Room, and The Andy Warhol Museum. Ends Sun. Individual tickets $8, are available at theater box offices. Advance multi-screening passes, good for eight movies, $50, available only at www. silkscreenfestival.org. See page W-20 for remaining film schedule and select capsule reviews.
GREATER PITTSBURGH ARTS COUNCIL Annual meeting, New Hazlett Theater, Wed. 5 p.m. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Reserve tickets by Friday. 412-394-3353.
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***AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. "Resonance," "Disintegration, Transport and Reintegration," by Juliana Morris, through Aug. 1. Berger Gallery: "Making Hope Happen," eight artists, ends Fri. Daily.
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Piet (Mondrian) in Pittsburgh," 24 abstract paintings by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian, through Aug. 31; "Glenn Kaino," seven large-scale installations, through Aug. 31; "Ceramic Explosion: The Work of Martin Klimas," through June 1; "Neke Carson: Eyeball Portraits and Beyond," plus "Neke Paints," through June 1; "Contemporary Prints From the Bank of New York," through June 1. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from The Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon.
THE ART CENTER Butler, 724-283-6922. Rittelmann Gallery: "Annual Spring Show," through May 30. Closed Sun -Tues.
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 412-291-6340. "Kennywood: Amusement by Design," through July 30. Closed Sun.
THE ART LOFT Mt. Lebanon, 412-563-3003. "Different Strokes," featuring Essie Garfinkel and Nanette Hought, through May 24. Closed Sun.
ARTIST IMAGE RESOURCE North Side, 412-321-8664. "Looked Overlooked," by Kim Beck, through June 6.
ARTISTS UPSTAIRS Downtown, 412-443-8132. "Dilated Dialogues," photographic exploration of being "the other" or "foreigner," through May 24. Closed Sun.-Mon.
AUGUST WILSON CENTER GALLERY 209 9th St., Downtown, 412-471-4495. "Black Clay in PA: A Dialogue in Flux," through May 31. Closed Sun.-Tues.
***BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. Thurs.: Work by Jane Riley, through May 31. Opening reception Thurs. 5-8 p.m. Meet the artist Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. "Figurative Romance," by Fabian Perez, through May 24. Closed Sun.-Mon.
BREW HOUSE SPACE 101 South Side, 412-381-7767. "Bare IV," through June 31. Closed Sun.-Tues.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. Bermant Gallery: "About Light: Works From the Butler's Bermant Collection," through Aug. 24; Flad Gallery: "Right Roads and Wrong Ways," by Ron Amstutz, through July 27; Finnegan-Hynes Gallery: "Eric Forstmann: Cash, Clouds, Shirts, Fruit," through June 29; Beecher Center wing: "Michael McGowan: Skin Deep," through July 13; Mesaros Gallery: "National Collage Society: Post Card Size Collage," through June 20; Trumbull Branch: "Metropolis," paintings by Tom Christopher, through May 25; Giffuni Pastel Gallery: "Charles Hinman: Musings," through May 25; MacIntosh Gallery: "That's All Folks! The Art of Warner Brother Cartoons," ends Sun.; Salem Branch: Gregory Perillo, through May 24. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Life on Mars, the 2008 Carnegie International," the oldest international survey of contemporary art in North America, through Jan. 11; Works on Paper Gallery: "Great British Art: 200 Years of Watercolors, Drawings, and Prints from The Bank of New York Mellon Collection," ends Sun. Heinz Architectural Center: "Ecology. Design. Synergy," collaborative work by architectural firm Behnisch Architekten and Transsolar Climate Engineering, through May 25. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Dinosaurs in Their Time," dinosaurs posed in their natural habitat, ongoing; "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Hall of African Wildlife" and "Needle to the North," permanent exhibitions; "The Dinosaur Prophecy," a 25-minute earth theater program; "Hall of Gems and Minerals," permanent exhibit of rare stones, gems and minerals; Closed Mon.
CREATIVE TREEHOUSE Bellevue, 724-910-9947. Sat.: "Good vs. Evil: A photography exhibition," 8 p.m.
ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-749-0427. Member show of the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors, through July 5. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "Games People Play," by Alison Luoma, through June 13. Closed Sun.-Tues.
FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. "See How It Was, See How It Is," through June 6. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THE FRAMERY Lawrenceville, 412-687-2102. "A Thin Line Between Space and Time," by Nathan Mould, through May 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "STEEL: Pittsburgh Drawings by Craig McPherson" and "A Panorama of Pittsburgh: Ninteenth-Century Printed Views," through June 8. Also, art on display from the Frick private collection. Guided tours available. Closed Mon.
FUTURE TENANT GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7037. "I-Am-A-Heather; Art for anyone with a name," artwork by and about people with the name Heather, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Guilty as Charged," paintings by Daniel Belardinelli, and "Root, Rhythm, & Ritual," sculptures by Vanessa German, through May 24. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY IN THE SQUARE Shadyside, 412-361-3808. Paintings by Barry Shields, through June 15. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. "Greene County Landscapes," pastels by David Lesako, through June 20. Closed Mon.
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. "Formed and Fired: Three Ceramic Traditions," includes "Pots by the River," "Seven Potters Follow Ohr" and "Women With Wood," ends Sun. Free with museum admission. Daily.
HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Edward Donovan: Naturalist Artist, Author and Collector," botanical watercolors, through June 29. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.
***LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. Sun.: "Shaken Not Stirred," meet the artist reception with Judi Wagner, 5-7 p.m., $20.; Mon.: Judi Wagner workshop, through May 23; "We love the USA," through July 12; "Wildlife Photography Show," through June 30. Closed Sun.
MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "All City Arts Showcase," through May 23. Closed Sat.-Sun.
MATTHEWS ART GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. Douglas Wynn, through May 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Inner and Outer Space," installations of six artists from six countries offer new perceptions of space, through Jan. 11; "Tom Sarver," a complete interdisclipinary artist experience at The Tom Museum location, through Dec. 31; 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. "Not Vital and Emil Lukas," through May 31. Closed Sun.-Tues.
MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-4282 or 412-431-5140. "Prescient," through June 28. Closed Mon.-Tues.
MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-362-0274. "A Space of Resignation: The artwork of Jamie Adams, Brett Davis and Rob Katkowski," through May 30. Thurs. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 1-4 p.m.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. Multi-artist exhibit, through July 26. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MOXIE DADA North Side, 412-682-0348. "Passages," by Randie Snow, through May 31. Open weekends.
MUSTARD SEED GALLERY Greensburg, 724-834-0900. "Ashes to Ashes," explores wood ash glazes, ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.
NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "Regional 2008," through June 8. Closed Sun.
PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART North Side, 412-231-7881. "The History of Photography -- 1839-1939" and "Women in Photography -- 1840-1940," ongoing. Closed Sun. and Tues. Free to members.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "2008 Biennial," still and moving images, cinema program and art performances, through Aug. 24. Some exhibits also at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Daily.
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "Glass & Steel: Art Transcends Industry," artwork from 31 artists incorporating Pittsburgh's industrial roots, through Sept. 5. Closed Mon.
***PLANET ART GALLERY Mt. Lebanon, 412-323-3808. Sat.: "New Works From Photographer Robert Strovers," through May 31. Opening reception Sat. 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.
REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. "Mayday!," BFA senior exhibit, ends Sun. Closed Mon.
PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. "Paid Sick Days (the healing process)," by Mister LeRoy, through May 31. Closed Sun.-Tues.
707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Live Green, View Blue, Paint the Town Red," finalist designs from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust International Design Competition, through June 7. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SCHOOLHOUSE ART CENTER Bethel Park, 412-835-9010. "Primavera," featuring John Del Monte, through May 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Voices," work by 23 national and international ceramic artists, through June 7; "K[ne(e){a}d]," by Amber Ginsburg and Joe Madrigal, through June 7. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "The Education Collection: Unplugged," through June 15; "The Art of Textiles," rugs and wall-hangings by Mary Sheppard Burton, through May 25. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Black as Coal/Hard as Steel," featuring photographs by Jack Barnosky and Luke Swank, through June 22. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "Cents & Sensibility: Benjamin Franklin and Popular Culture," through July 20; "From Charles Burchfield to Peter Adams: Watercolors and Pastels from the Permanent Collection," through Sept. 14.
***SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. Sat.: Artist talks with: Angelo Ciotti, Renee Rosensteel, George Lipchak, 1 p.m.; "Pittsburgh Now," through June 13. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THIRD ST. GALLERY Carnegie, 412-276-5233. "Art as Sustenance: A Feast of Paintings," through May 30; "Waterworks 2008," Pittsburgh Watercolor Society annual show, through May 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL GALLERY Downtown, 412-281-8723. "Dilated Dialogs: A Photographic Perspective," through May 24. Closed Sun.
***TRINITY GALLERY North Side, 412-687-2458. Sat.: "First Annual CAPA Student Art," through June 7. Opening reception Sat. 7-9:30 p.m. "HIE," new works by Dan Gaser, through May 31. Closed Sun.-Wed.
WATERCOLORS GALLERY Downtown, 412-201-4003. Peg Habets, Sue Swann, E. Woods, S. Plonski, N. Decant. Closed Sun.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. Juried Biennial, through June 8. Permanent collection of American art; Closed Mon.-Tues.
WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-471-5605. "Text Memory," installations by Jim Campbell and Mark Scheeff, through June 21. Closed Mon.
ALLEGHENY BRASS BAND First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sharpsburg. Sat. 7 p.m. Free.
CHORAL EVENSONG Calvary Episcopal Church, Shadyside. Sun. 5 p.m. Free. 412-661-0120.
MAREK KUDLICKI Organist. Epiphany Catholic Church, Uptown. Fri. 8 p.m. Free.
MCKEESPORT SYMPHONY SOCIETY Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners. McKeesport Area High School, McKeesport. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $8-$15. 412-664-2854.
MUSIC IN A GREAT SPACE CHORAL FESTIVAL. Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Shadyside. Sun. 4 p.m. $5-$10. 412-682-4300.
PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA "Bach's Lunch Concerts," featuring Becky Billock. Smithfield United Church of Christ, Downtown. Tues. 12:30 p.m. $10 donation suggested. 412-736-3678.
PITTSBURGH PHILHARMONIC "An Evening With the Stars: Science and Symphony." North Hills Junior High School, May 17, 7 p.m. $5-$12. 412-394-3353.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "A Musical Kaleidoscope," with conductor and violinist Andres Cardenes, Timothy Adams on timpani. Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland, Thurs. 8 p.m.; Upper St. Clair High School, Sat. 8 p.m. $15-$30. 412-456-6666.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY POPS "Viva Las Vegas." Heinz Hall, Downtown, Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., $19-$75, 412-392-4900; Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle, Mon., 8 p.m., $16-$60, 412-392-4900.
RENAISSANCE CITY CHOIRS "Rainbow Broadway." Ellis School, Shadyside. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $7-$25. 412-362-9484.
TIFFANY CONCERT SERIES Featuring South Hills Chorale, Calvary United Methodist Church, North Side. Sun. 4 p.m. $10. 412-323-1070.
IN THE CLUBS
ROCK
ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Fri.: Sounds of Seattle 10 p.m.
ATRIA'S O'Hara, 412-963-1514. Thurs.: Hewlett/Anderson 6 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 6 p.m.
AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Fri.: NoMad 10 p.m.; Sat.: King Friday 10 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.: Walker and the Rebellion, Rainstation Zero, Splendor Field 9 p.m.; Sat.: Workshop, Weird Paul Rock Band, Bigmouth Strikes Again 9 p.m.
THE BULLPEN Avella, 724-356-3000. Fri.: Dave Iglar Band 9 p.m.
CHAMPS Springdale, 724-274-9850. Fri.: Boss Diablo 9:30 p.m.
CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Fri.: Round Black Ghosts CD release party, Tangerine, The Central Plains 10:30 p.m.; Sun.: Charmparticles, The Will Kills, Jon Garcia, Recession 8:30 p.m.; Wed.: The Great Unknown featuring Eric Brockschmidt 7 p.m.
DIESEL CLUB LOUNGE South Side, 412-431-8800. Thurs.: Rock F.O.R. the Arts, with School of Athens, Donora, Triggers, Meeting of Important People 8 p.m.
HAGERMAN'S Houston, 724-745-6574. Sat.: Sonic 15 9 p.m.
HARVEY WILNER'S TAVERN West Mifflin, 412-466-1331. Fri.: The Klick 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.
JAY'S SPORTS BAR Canonsburg, 724-746-2250. Fri.: Max'ell House & the Perkulators 9:30 p.m.
JEFFRIES LANDING Bridgewater, 724-728-7878. Fri.: Norman Nardini 10 p.m.
LAWRENCEVILLE MOOSE 412-681-0458. Sat.: Johnny Angel and the Halos 6:30 p.m.
THE LIBRARY South Side, 412-381-0517. Wed.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Some Other Band 9:30 p.m.
PETER B'S Sarver, 724-353-2677. Sat.: 8th Street Rox 10 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs. Tres Lads 10 p.m.; Fri.: Dance Queen 10 p.m.; Sat.: Billy Price 10 p.m.; Sun.: Scott Blasey 10 p.m.
SCOOBY'S Bridgeville, 412-257-1300. Fri.: Daniels & McClain 9 p.m.
SMILING MOOSE South Side, 412-431-4668. Thurs.: Eric Morelli 9 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Catgut Tonic, 99 Times, Straight From Bolivia 9 p.m.; Fri.: The Meatmen, Silver Tongued Devil, BGA 9 p.m.; Sat.: The Cosmo Sonics, The Dogs Divine, Legendary Hucklebucks 9 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: UkaLizzy, Evan and Duane, Welcome 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: The Cause with Jill Simmons 10 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Fri.: Billy the Kid & The Regulators with Glenn Pavone 10 p.m.
GROVE STATION Bethel Park, 412-881-4588. Fri.: Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Magic Slim & the Teardrops with Mahajibbee 9:30 p.m.; Sun.: Church Blues Revival with the Jimmy Adler Band 4 p.m.; Wed.: Blues/Rock Jam with Freeport Road Gang 8 p.m.
PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Fri.: Blues Orphans 8 p.m., Sat.: Alpen Glow 8 p.m.
ROCHESTER INN Ross, 412-364-8166. Sat.: Night Life 9:30 p.m.
ROYAL PLACE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8000. Fri.: Night Life 9:30 p.m.
SONS OF COLUMBUS Clairton, 412-233-2713. Fri.: Strange Brew Blues Band 9 p.m.
STONE MANSION RESTAURANT Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Thurs.: Shari Richards & Rick Purcell 8 p.m.
TATTERS PUB Cowansville, 724-545-7366. Sat.: Strange Brew Blues Band 9:30 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: The Pawnbrokers 11 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Calliope Acoustic Open Stage featuring Mark Sheer 9 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Mon.: AcoustiCafe Open Stage with Heather Kropf 7 p.m.
COMMODORE CAFE North Side, 412-321-4339. Tues.: Luther Dejarunett, Keith Stebler, Steve Trettle 7 p.m.
HOT ROD LOUNGE Delmont, 724-327-1660. Thurs.: Mark Cyler 9:30 p.m.
IRWIN EAGLES 724-863-9847. Thurs.: Gil Snyder, Warren King, James Hilton 9 p.m.
JAMIE'S RESTAURANT Dormont, 412-561-0450. Tues.: Mark Cyler 8:30 p.m.
THE LODGE Hampton, 412-492-1606. Thurs.: Open stage 7:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Mon.: Jack Erdie, Wed.: Mannish Boys 8 p.m.
PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sun.: Mystic Knights 8 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Poogie Bell 9:30 p.m.
VASTA Dormont, 412-531-2534. Wed.: Chizmo Charles and the Rhythm Aces 8:30 p.m.
ARTIGIANALI COMPANY Etna, 412-781-1185. Sat.: Stationwagon Band 7 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Wed.: Randy Eugene, Derrick Edwards 5 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Thurs.: Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle CD release party 7 p.m., Cornmeal 10:30 p.m.; Fri.: Jim White 8 p.m., Round Black Ghosts CD release party 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Ben Hardt Acoustic with His String Quartet with guest Scotts Roger 7 p.m., Ben Hardt & His Symphony with guest Thee Adora 10:30 p.m.; Sun.: Charmparticles 8:30 p.m.; Mon.: Mark Pipas 10:30 p.m.
DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Nite Hawk 8:30 p.m.
DOWN UNDER COFFEEHOUSE North Side, 412-322-4261. Sat.: Heather Kropf and Eve Goodman 7:30 p.m.
ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.
JAY'S SPORTS BAR Canonsburg, 724-746-2250. Tues.: Timothy Earl & BucWyld Band 8 p.m.
MAKE YOUR MARK ARTSPACE Point Breeze, 412-365-2117. Sat.: Keith Hershberger with A Prickly Pair 7:30 p.m.
STONE MANSION RESTAURANT Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Jamie Wright 8 p.m.; Sat.: Good Guys 8 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Thurs.: Dean Kostlich 10 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Tues.: Mark Pipas 7 p.m.; Wed.: Dave Crisci 7 p.m.; Sun.: Dave Crisci 5 p.m.
MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Rose Wyner 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Judy Marlowe 8:30 p.m.
OMNI WILLIAM PENN Downtown, 412-281-7100. Thurs.-Fri.: Harry Cardillo 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.
BLIND PIG SALOON New Kensington, 724-337-7008. Sat.: Erin Burkett with Virgil Walters & Victor Garzotto 9 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session 8 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Jerry & Louis Lucarelli with Debbie Zugates 7 p.m.
GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Fri.: Dwayne Dolphin 9:30 p.m.; Wed.: Mark Lucas & Friends jam 9 p.m.
HOLIDAY INN Oakland, 412-682-6200. Sun.: Al Dowe & Etta Cox 7 p.m.
JACKSON'S RESTAURANT Southpointe, 724-743-5005. Sat.: Denise Sheffey Powell, Ken Powell, Chris Pangikas 6:30 p.m.
JAZZ AT 3rd STREET GALLERY Carnegie, 412-276-5233. Wed.: 3rd Street Jazz Ensemble 8 p.m.
LUCCA RISTORANTE Oakland, 412-682-3310. Fri.: Michele Bensen, Sat.: Etta Cox 7 p.m.
MARTINI'S Jefferson Hills, 412-384-5910. Fri.: Spider Rondinelli and Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Jam session 3 p.m.
THE ROSE White Oak, 412-751-6960. Tues: Spider Rondinelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.
SPIN Shadyside, 412-362-7746. Tues.: Michele Bensen and Chris Pangikas 7 p.m.
VIKING LOUNGE McKeesport, 412-664-0296. Thurs.: Spider Rondinelli & the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.
WAVERLY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Park Place, 412-242-0643. Sat.: Etta Cox and Al Dowe 8 p.m.
ZATTOLA'S EATERY Culmerville, 724-265-2095 Sat.: East Side Jazz 8 p.m.
WORLD MUSIC
GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings 8:30 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Thurs.: Tony Basile 7 p.m.; Fri.: Nightstar 8 p.m.; Sat.: Chuck Corby's Quiet Storm 8 p.m.; Tues.: David Cremonese 7 p.m.; Wed.: Thom Book 7 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Thurs.: Vida 8 p.m.; Fri.: Dr. Zoot 8 p.m.; Sat.: Vida 8 p.m.; Wed.: Vida 8 p.m.
CLADDAGH IRISH PUB SouthSide Works, 412-381-4800. Sat.: Mark Dignam 8 p.m.; Sun.: Session 5 p.m.
PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Fri.: Tony Egan 9 p.m.; Sat.: Mike Gallagher 9 p.m.; Wed.: Potters Reel 7 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: Gibson Brothers 8 p.m.
NEWMAN'S Pleasant Hills, 412-653-6440. Sat.: The Vintage Buzz 8:30 p.m.
REGGAE
PEPPER G'S Homestead 412-462-8450. Thurs.: The Flow Band 9:30 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. Scott Paparcuri Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 and 10:15 p.m.
THE LODGE Hampton, 412-492-1606. Sat.: Bill Scott 8 p.m.
REX THEATRE South Side, 412-381-6811. Sat.: The Rick Joke & Friends Summer Spectacular 8 p.m.
SLAPSTICKS Royal Place Restaurant, Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Fri.: New Faces of Comedy Extravaganza 8 p.m.; Sat.: David Kaye, Bob Poland, Josh Copen 8 p.m.
BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Mikey Dee Band 8:30 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
DANCE Brothers Grimm, Coraopolis, 412-788-0890. Sat.: Two Lane Highway 9:30 p.m.
DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.
DISCO Penn Hills Comfort Inn, 412-371-8181. Fri.: Secretdisco's TGIF disco dance 8 p.m.
JITTERBUG SNPJ Club, Bridgeville, 412-366-2138. Sat.: DJ Ron, lesson at 8 p.m., dance at 9 p.m.
SALSA Dance Cafe, Ross, 412-401-6499. Fri.: 10:15 p.m.
SALSA Edgewood Club, 412-600-3878. Sun., lesson at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m.
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BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100. Five miles of trails, open daily.
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave., North Shore, 412-237-3400. Summer Camp registration is open, visit www.carnegiesciencecenter. org or call 412-237-3400. SportsWorks, sports-related interactive exhibits. Rangos Omnimax Theater: "Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey," "Sea Monsters: An Underwater Adventure," "Dinosaurs Alive." Buhl Planetarium: "A Traveler's Guide to Mars," "Stars Over Pittsburgh," "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." SkyWatch Sessions held on clear Fri. and Sat. evenings, $1 per person. Laser Shows: Fri.-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.: Once Upon a Toon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Exhibits: "Inside Peanuts: The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz," ends Sun.; "Secrets of Circles," ends Sun. 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 Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. A complex of museums including "Clayton," the restored home of Henry Clay Frick, The Car and Carriage Museum and the Frick Art Museum. Daily tours of the 23-room mansion. $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Closed Mon.
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. Exhibitions: "Pittsburgh Recast," more than 50 illustrations of Pittsburgh icons, through Sept. 7; "The Darkest Month," the story of the coal mining industry's disasters in December 1907, through Sept. 21. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults; $7 seniors; $5 students with ID and children ages 6-18; free to members and children under 6.
NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. Daily event schedule: Free-flight bird show Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Interactive Feedings, 11 a.m., 2 and 3 p.m.; Little Peepers storytime Mon. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m.; Kitchen Window, 12:30 p.m.; Feed the Rainbow Lorikeets, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults; $8 seniors; $7.50 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. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. and holidays 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $3 adults, $1 ages 8-18.
***PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914. May Market, Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Phipps Garden Center, Mellon Park. Exhibition: "Chocolate! A tasty new exhibit" through Nov. 9. One of the oldest Victorian-era glasshouses in the nation and one of the few remaining changing display gardens featuring 14 rooms under glass ranging from tropical forest to desert. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. until 10 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. $10 adults; $9 students with ID and seniors ages 62 and older; $7 children ages 2-18, under 2 free.
PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. The Tri-State area's premier zoo features an African safari, aquazoo and more, including polar bears in their natural habitat, Amur tiger cubs Mara and Petya, and sea lions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; gates close 4 p.m. Adults, $12; seniors (ages 60 and older) $11; children 2-13, $10; children under 2 free.
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BAYERNHOF MUSEUM 225 Charles Place, O'Hara, 412-782-4231. A 19,000-square-foot mansion formerly owned by Charles Brown III featuring a collection of restored roll-operated music machines and large music boxes from the Gay '90s and Roaring '20s. Guided tours for groups of two to 12 by reservation only. $10 per person.
BOST BUILDING Homestead, 412-464-4020. Exhibits: "Robert Qualters: Monongahela Valley: A Time of Change, 1980-2008," through June 14. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. by appointment. Free admission; donations accepted.
BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Jeannette, 724-527-5584. Historical site of August 1763 battle between the British and American Indians that paved the way for settlements in Pennsylvania. Interpretive exhibits, visitor center, guided tours. Park open year-round Wed.-Sun. $3-$2.50.
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.
***DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM 4743 South Pioneer Road, Hampton, 412-486-0563. Sun.: Friendship Day, 1-4 p.m. Costumed docents will re-create life in the 1790s and singers from Old Economy will perform. Admission is free. Exhibits on pioneer living in Western Pennsylvania. Tues., Thurs., Sat. noon-3 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children.
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.
HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County, 1-888-821-4822. Exhibits on American Indians, Washington's 1753 mission, German Separatists and more. Tours 1-4 p.m. daily, except Mon. Fees for guided tours are $5 for adults and $2 for children.
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.
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.
MARIDON MUSEUM Butler, 724-282-0213. Japanese Doll Exhibit Part 1I, reservations required. "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.
***MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RURAL LIFE MUSEUM 119 South Pitt St., Mercer, 724-662-3490. Open for season. Sun. 1-5 p.m. weather permitting. Sat.: Used book sale 9 a.m-3 p.m.
OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St. Ambridge, 724-266-4500. Exhibit: "Out of Harmony." A landmark that preserves the history and culture of the successful 19th-century religious communal society. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; closed Mon. $7, 18 and older; $5, 6-17; $6 seniors; free 6 and younger.
***OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD South Park, Stone Manse Drive, off the circle, 412-835-1554. Sun.: Wool Day 1:30-4:30 p.m. Whiskey Rebellion landmark. Docents in period dress provide information and answer questions on self-guided tours and demonstrate pioneer crafts. Site includes original Stone House, Spring House and a reconstructed log house, forge and demonstration shed, barn and gardens. Sun. 1:30-4:30 p.m. $1. 412-835-1554.
WEST OVERTON MUSEUMS Scottdale, 724-887-7910. Pre-Civil War rural industrial village including the Overholt homestead, distillery museum and birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. Tues.-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.
WOODVILLE PLANTATION Bridgeville, 412-221-0348. 18th-century home of Gen. John and Presley Neville. Historical artifacts, furniture and documents show how Pittsburgh's wealthiest citizens lived from 1780-1820. Open for guided tours Sun. 1-4 p.m. $5, $10 per family; under 12, free. Special events, call for information, www.woodvilleplantation.org.
MYSTERY LOVER'S BOOKSHOP Oakmont, 412-828-4877. Sat.: Coffee & Crime, author Charlaine Harris, 10 a.m. $5 Reservations required
PRESERVATION MONTH CELEBRATION New Hazlett Theater, North Side. Fri. 6-8 p.m. The Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh unveils its 2008 Top Ten List and presents its Promise Award. $20 for students, $25 for YPA members, $40 for ticket and membership. 412-512-8885.
SEWICKLEY CURB CRAWL Sewickley Business District, Beaver and Broad streets, 412-741-4015. Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Community-wide yard sale to benefit Child Healthy Association of Sewickley. A $5 donation buys map to all locations and homes.
SPRING GARDEN MARKET Succop Conservancy, 185 West Airport Road, Butler. Vendors and crafters and Master Gardener plant sale and silent auction, food and Marcraig House tour, Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission and parking. 724-287-4761 or butler.extension.psu.edu/mg.
HOUNDS ON THE TOWN Walnut Street Parklet, Shadyside (across from the Apple Store). Sat. noon-3 p.m. Meet retired racing greyhounds. Activities include raffles, music, and information of greyhound adoptions.
GREAT SHAKES OPEN MONOLOGUE NIGHT Make Your Mark Artspace & Coffeehouse, Point Breeze. Sat. 4-6 p.m. Fund-raiser for Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks is open to actors and the non-acting public. Prizes awarded: funniest, sexiest, most Pittsburgh-esque, etc., by audience vote. To register, e-mail pittsburghshakespeare@yahoo.com.
PNC PEDAL PITTSBURGH PANCAKE BREAKFAST Whole Foods market, 5880 Centre Avenue, East Liberty, 412-441-7960 Sun. 8 a.m.-noon. Raffles, entertainment and breakfast items at $6 per plate. Proceeds support PNC Pedal Pittsburgh and the Community Design Center of Pittsburgh. Registration for PNC Pedal Pittsburgh will be available. For $25 per person or $55 per family. www.pedalpittsburgh.org.
QUEEN VICTORIA'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION The Allegheny West Historic District will celebrate with an English high tea and a presentation, "How to Create an English Garden" Sat.-Sun 2:30 p.m. $40 per person. 412-323-8884 or www.alleghenywest.info.
RAILWAY RASCALS SPRING KIDS CLUB Station Square, Sat. noon-1 p.m. Ventriloquist Cindy Speck, www.stationsquare.com
FAYETTE CENTRAL RAILROAD SCENIC TRAIN RIDES through the coal and coke region of the Laurel Highlands foot hills. Sat.: Trains depart Uniontown for Dunbar 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; train departs Dunbar 12:30 p.m. Sun: Trains depart Uniontown for Fairchance 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Fairchance 12:30 p.m. 1-877-321-3277 or visit www.fayettecentralrailroad.com.
LITTLE LAKE THEATRE COMPANY For "The History Boys" at the theater, Mon. 7:30 p.m. Casting males to play high school seniors. Mature themes and language. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19, Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Call 724-745-6300 for appointment or www.littlelake.org.
THE NEW OLDE BANK THEATRE For "Return to the Moral Abyss: A Festival of New Short Comedies" at the theater, 722 Allegheny River Blvd., Verona. Sat. 3-5 p.m. Prepare a short comedic monologue (two minutes). Age 17-65 needed. Information: www.newobt.com or e-mail to info@newobt.com.
PITTSBURGH OPERA Open annual chorus auditions, by appointment, Thurs.-Fri. Classically trained singers must have completed one year of undergraduate study; sing one memorized aria or art song in Italian, French, or German (should be memorized); sight-reading and vocalization skills; resume; headshot optional; must be able to prove that U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or have legal permission to work. E-mail Christopher M. Powell at cpowell@pittsburghopera.org or call 412-281-0912, ext. 255 to schedule an audition.
THE REP Point Park University's professional theater company, is accepting Equity principal auditions by appointment for "Death of a Salesman," written by Arthur Miller. Appointments will be accepted on June 9 from noon-8 p.m. For appointment, contact Kim Martin, 412-621-4445, ext. 4632, or kmartin@pointpark.edu.
STAGE 62 For "Urinetown," by Kotis/Hollman. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. Sun.-Mon. 7 p.m. Call 412-429-6262 for appointment.
UNSEAM'D SHAKESPEARE CO. For a new play by Wali Jamal, part of the "Out of This Furnace: Project," a Pittsburgh 250 event. Eight performers (four adults and four teenagers), cold readings from the script. Unseam'd Shakespeare Company at Braddock Carnegie Library, 419 Library St., Braddock, May 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Tim Dawson 412-621-0244 for appointment.
Correction/Clarification: (Published May 16, 2008) The phone number for the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra was incorrect in this Weekend Guide as originally published May 15, 2008. The correct number is 412-736-3678.
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