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THE DEVIL MAKES THREE Thunderbird Cafe, Thurs. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 412-323-1919.
WE MAKE IT RAIN TOUR Mr. Small's, Fri. 7 p.m. Featuring: Brokencyde, Karate High School, Fancy Me Dead, The Will Kills, Your Everyday Funeral. $10-$12. 1-866-468-3401.
VIRGINIA COALITION Rex Theatre, Fri. 8 p.m. $10. 412-323-1919.
JOHNNY MATHIS With the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $34-$94. 412-392-4900.
ALL GOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL Marvin's Mountaintop, Masontown, W.Va., Fri.-Sun. With: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, JJ Grey & MOFRO, Lettuce, Eric Lindell, All Mighty Senators, Danielia Cotton, Rev. Payton's Big Dam Band. $139. 1-800-594-8499.
ADRIAN BELEW Diesel, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $22-$25. 412-323-1919.
STEVE MILLER/JOE COCKER Post-Gazette Pavilion, Sat. 8 p.m. $21-$60.50. 412-323-1919.
VAN HUNT Hard Rock Cafe, Mon. 8:30 p.m. With: Maddie. $12-$15. 412-323-1919.
GUY FORSYTH Club Cafe, Tues. 7 p.m. $10. 412-323-1919.
SAFETYSUIT Diesel, Tues. 7 p.m. With: God Fires Man. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE Mr. Small's, Tues. 8 p.m. With: G.I. Joe, Poison Pen, The Circle, J. Arch. $15. 1-866-468-3401.
WEDNESDAY 13 Rex Theatre, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $11. 412-323-1919.
ASYLUM STREET SPANKERS Diesel, Wed. 8 p.m. $18-$20. 412-323-1919.
FESTIVALS/FAIRS
ALLEGHENY COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL Presented by Radio Disney. Includes: a visit from Mr. McFeely, train rides, climbing wall and crafts. Suggested donation of $20 per car. Hartwood Acres, Sun. 3-9 p.m.
BELTZHOOVER COMMUNITY DAY FESTIVAL Includes petting zoo, pony rides and live entertainment. McKinley Park, Delmont and Amesbury Street. Sat.-Sun., noon.
CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL Washington & Jefferson College's annual festival includes the Center State Players Theatre for Children's production of "A Tale of Four Cities," juggling shows, petting zoo and pony rides. Olin Fine Arts Center, Washington & Jefferson College, Sat. noon-4 p.m. Free. "A Tale of Four Cities" performed Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets $5.
DOOWOPALOOZA Includes a "Fantastic Fifties Flea Market," oldies bands, watermelon- and hotdog-eating contests, limbo and hula-hoop contests and classic cars. Downtown Canonsburg, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
GLEN HAZEL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Glen Hazel Park, Fri.
KIDS DAY AT SCHENLEY PLAZA Includes unlimited free rides on the carousel, face-painting, balloon sculptures, magic and puppet shows, storytelling and more. Schenley Plaza, Oakland, Sun. 2-4 p.m. 412-682-7275.
KIDS E-FEST Peabody High School Field, East Liberty, Sat.
PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX Annual classic car races and show. Historic Races at BeaveRun Sat.-Sun.; Walnut Street Car Show Mon.; Car Cruise at Waterfront Tues.; Schenley Park Race Weekend (July 19-20). Visit www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com for schedules. 412-471-7847.
ROOTZ: THE GREEN CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL Sponsored by Calliope, the Pittsburgh Folk Music Society, the event features more than 65 local artists. Steve Forbert and Rani Arbo headline. Free. Mellon Park, Point Breeze. Sat. 11:45 a.m.-10 p.m.
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS Premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tues. 7 p.m. $10-$22. 724-836-8000.
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***THE ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre at The Grand Theatre, 207 Second Ave., Elizabeth. Sat. 3 and 7 p.m. $7. 412-384-0504.
***AMISH MONKEYS Interactive improvisational comedy. Gemini Theatre, The Factory, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze. Sat. 8 p.m. $7 (cash only). www.amishmonkeys.com or 412-243-5201.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS A traveling comedic tale adapted by Mark Brown from the novel by Jules Verne. St. Vincent Theater at St. Vincent College campus, Unity Township. Through July 19. Tues.-Sat. 8:10 p.m.; Sun. 2:10 p.m.; some nights off. $7-$16.50. 724-537-8900.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Menken, Ashman and Rice's musical Disney tribute to the classic tale. The Mountain Playhouse, 7690 Somerset Pike, Jennerstown. Through July 20. Tues. 8 p.m.; Wed. and Fri. 2 and 8 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. 1-814-629-9201 or www.mountainplayhouse.org.
***DON'T TELL MOTHER A farce by Monk Ferris. Red Barn Players at the Red Barn Theater, Route 288, Ellwood-Zelienople Road, Fombell. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10. 724-773-7150.
***FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL A musical based on the hit movie about a sleepy rural town that has to change its thoughts about dancing and more when a new kid comes to town. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, Delmont. Thurs. through July 26. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $19-$17. 724-468-5050.
GRANNY APPLEBUTTER AND THE DING-DONG WOLF A funny, heartwarming adaptation of "Little Red-Riding Hood." Looking Glass Theater at Little Lake Theater, Route 19, North Strabane; Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 1:30 p.m. $7. 724-745-6300 or www.littlelake.org.
***GUYS AND DOLLS Frank Loesser's musical set in New York City. Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Cranberry. Fri. through July 26. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $15. 724-773-9896.
THE HISTORY BOYS Alan Bennett's coming-of-age comedic drama about a group of teenage boys. Contains adult language and subject matter. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19, North Strabane. Through July 19. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $13.50-$10. 724-745-6300 or www.littlelake.org.
***IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY A musical based on the story by Laura Numeroff, complete with balloons, hats and messy ice cream. Looking Glass Theater at Little Lake Theater, Route 19, North Strabane. Wed. through Aug. 2. Wed. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 1:30 p.m. $7. 724-745-6300 or www.littlelake.org.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS Jason Robert Brown's Tony Award-winning musical about a five-year relationship told in reverse -- starting with the breakup. Off The Wall Theater, 147 N. Main St., Washington. Fri. through July 20. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $5-$15. 724-873-3576 or www.insideoffthewall.com.
MAME Michele Lee stars in the madcap musical comedy with a score by Jerry Herman. Pittsburgh CLO, Benedum Center, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs. 1 and 8 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $18.50-$54.50. 412-456-6666.
***MASSEY HARBISON A historical drama by Rennick Steele about a pioneer heroine who survived captivity near present-day Freeport and became the matriarch of a great American family. Freeport Theatre Festival, 2498 White Cloud Road, Leechburg. Fri. through Aug. 3. Fri.-Sun. 7:30 p.m. $12-$10. 724-295-1934 or www.freeporttheatrefestival.org.
SHEAR MADNESS Full of mischief and up-to-the-minute laughs, a wacky cast of characters interplays with the audience to solve a crime that has a different outcome every time. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, The Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. 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.
***SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Lieber and Stoller's musical revue featuring 40 of the best rock 'n roll songs ever recorded. Pittsburgh CLO, Benedum Center, Downtown. Tues. through July 20. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $18.50-$54.50. 412-456-6666.
***A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Tennessee Williams' epic drama. West Virginia Public Theatre, WVU's Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, W.Va. Tues. through July 20. $35. www.wvpublictheatre.org or 1-877-999-WVPT.
A TUNA CHRISTMAS The favorite citizens from Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas, celebrate the holidays like no one else -- Christmas in July. South Park Theatre, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Through July 20. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $11-$9. 412-831-8552 or www.southparktheatre.com.
***THE WONDER BREAD YEARS A one-man comedic salute to the baby-boomer generation by Pat Hazell, a former writer for "Seinfeld." City Theatre, Bingham and 13th Streets, South Side. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $35-$40. www.citytheatrecompany.org or 412-431-CITY.
ARCTIC TALE Citiparks Cinema in the Park. Beatty Street, behind Carnegie Library, East Liberty, Mon.; Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville, Fri.; Grandview Park, Bailey Avenue, Mount Washington, Sat.; Brookline Memorial Park, Oakridge Street, Brookline, Thurs. Dusk. Free. 412-937-3039.
FIREHOUSE DOG Summer Splash Movie Series, SouthSide Works Cinema, Tues. 11:30 a.m. Free.
GALLERY CRAWL SHORTS Free screening of regionally made short films running in an approximately 30-minute loop. Pittsburgh Filmmakers Harris Theater, Downtown. Fri. 7-9:30 p.m. 412-682-4111.
THE GOLDEN COMPASS Citiparks Cinema in the Park. Flagstaff Hill, Schenley Park, Oakland, Wed. Dusk. Free. 412-937-3039.
THE IRON GIANT Citiparks Cinema in the Park, Flagstaff Hill, Schenley Park, Oakland, Sun. Dusk. Free. 412-937-3039.
MARTIAN CHILD Citiparks Cinema in the Park. Riverview Park, Observatory Hill, Sat.; West End/Elliott Overlook, Tues. Dusk. Free. 412-937-3039.
NIGHT AND THE CITY Richard Widmark plays a fight promoter hustling to stay ahead of debt collectors. Directed by Jules Dassin in 1950. Sunday Night Series: Richard Widmark: The Last Face of Noir. Pittsburgh Filmmakers Regent Square Theater, Edgewood. Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.
XANADU Moonlit Matinees VI Film Festival. The Oaks Theater, Oakmont. Sat. midnight; Sun. 10 p.m. $7. 412-828-6311.
GALLERY CRAWL Cultural District, Downtown. Fri.: A showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District, 5:30-9 p.m. Free. 412-456-6666 or www.pgharts.org.
GALLERY CRAWL TOURS Downtown, 412-471-6070. Free tour includes tour book highlighting major galleries, map and group to explore with. Meet at Katz Plaza, Penn Ave. and 7th Street, Fri. 5:30 p.m.
SECOND SATURDAYS Point Breeze, 412-243-5025. Sat.: Pillow Project hosts a multimedia art happening series every second Saturday through September at Construction Junction. The art happening includes dance companies, visual artists and performance by the Pillow Project. $5 suggested donation. Visit www.pillowproject.org.
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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. Daily.
***ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. Fri.: "Gigapan Student Project," in conjunction with Robot 250, an exhibit of murals, through July 27; "Recette Satire," featuring "Wild Raspberries" cookbook by Andy Warhol and Suzie Frankfurt, through Sept. 14; "Piet (Mondrian) in Pittsburgh," 24 abstract paintings by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian, through Aug. 31; "Glenn Kaino," seven large-scale installations, through Aug. 31. 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. Rittelmann Gallery: "Futuristic Art," ends Fri. 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. "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," by Dino Guarino, through July 19. Closed Sun.
***BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. MacIntosh Gallery: "72nd National Midyear Show," through Aug. 24, opening reception Sun. 1-3 p.m.; Trumbull Branch: "A Survey," paintings by Grace Hartigan, through Aug. 17; Salem Branch: "A Retrospective," watercolor and oil paintings by Timothy Clark, through Aug. 2; Giffuni Pastel Gallery: International Association of Pastel Societies 11th Juried Exhibition," through Aug. 3; 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; Beecher Center: "Michael McGowan: Skin Deep," ends Sun. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. Works on Paper Gallery: "Abstraction on Paper; Before 1950," examines the line between abstraction and representation in art from the first half of the 20th century, through Oct. 18; multiple galleries: "Life on Mars, the 2008 Carnegie International," the oldest international survey of contemporary art in North America, through Jan. 11. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. R.P. Simmons Family Gallery: "In Harmony With Nature II," color photographs by Donald M. Robinson, through Sept. 14; "Illustrations by Jane Hyland," examining the anatomy of moths, through Nov. 1; "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.
THE CLAY PLACE Carnegie, 412-276-3260. "Evolving Works," by Christ and Donn Hedman, through Aug. 1. Closed Sun.
***ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-749-0427. Sat.: John Sokol, through Aug. 23. Opening reception Sat. 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "Marks & Gestures," images by Richard Wierzbowski and James Ferris, through July 18. Closed Sat.-Sun.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "Pinky Swear," a political exhibition addressing promises presented by Group A, through Aug. 1. Closed Sun.-Tues.
FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. Photographs by Edward S. Curtis, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. Fri.: "Mashings," in collaboration with Robot 250, this exhibit is a showcase of robotic and mechatronic artwork, through July 27. Opening reception Sat. 7-9 p.m. Daily, weekend evenings.
THE FRAMERY Lawrenceville, 412-687-2102. "Patch Works," fiber and photographic compositions by Steve Root and Louise Silk, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "A Panorama of Pittsburgh," 19th-century printed views, through Oct. 5. Art on display from the Frick private collection. Guided tours available. Closed Mon.
***FUTURE TENANT GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7037. "Slow and Deliberate," a window installation by Allison Lacher, through Aug. 3. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Cultivate + Nurture = Transform," photography and sculpture by multiple artists, through July 19. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. "Greene County Landscapes," pastels by David Lesako, through July 26. Closed Mon.
LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Up Close and Personal," a collection of digital garden photos by Shari Lee Davis, through Aug. 30; "Here We Go," varied media by gallery members, through Sept. 6; "We Love the USA," ends Sat. Closed Sun.
***MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. Fri.: "Space and Place 2," exhibit of sculptural works, through Sept. 5. Closed Sat.-Sun.
MATTHEWS ART GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. Patrick Lee, through July 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Meet the Made," part of Robot 250, through Aug. 31, opening reception Fri. 6-8 p.m.; "Inner and Outer Space," installations of six artists from six countries offer new perceptions of space, through Jan. 11. 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. "New Retrospective," quilts by Shawn Quinlan, through July 26. Closed Sun.-Tues.
***MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-362-0274. Fri.: "The Monoprint: An Exploration of Technique," by Eric White, through July 25. 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. "Urbanic-sightlines and Microcosms," multiple artists explore relationship between artist and city, through July 27. Open weekends.
***PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. Fri.: "The Merry Adventures of the Bumptious Green Dog," works and whimsies by Sid Kweller, through Aug. 9. Opening reception Fri. 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.
***707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. Fri.: "Tools for Travel," Jarian Sadeghi's two-dimensional explorations of travel, baggage, origins and identity, through Aug. 15; "Unicorn Mountain," an exhibit of comics, sounds, sculpture and painting, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
PENN AVENUE GALLERY Strip District, 412-281-9394. Guest potter Holly Van Dine, through July 20. Closed Sun.-Mon.
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," exhibit includes 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.
REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. "Nancy Crow: Works From 1988-2008," through Aug. 15. Closed Mon.
SCHOOLHOUSE ART CENTER Bethel Park, 412-835-9010. "Solstice," featuring Jeri Corbin, through July 25. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "250 Years of Plants," botanical works by local photographers, through Sept. 13. Closed Sun.-Tues.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "5 Contemporary Masters," through Sept. 13. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Colleagues in Cahoots: Carol Goldberg and Laura Winn Kane," through Oct. 19; "Painting and Sculpture From the Permanent Collection," 40 works featured from the museum's permanent collection, through Aug. 17. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "The Education Collection: Unplugged," multiple-artist exhibit on a variety of media, through Sept. 7. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. "Portraits of the Eastern Frontier: Featuring Robert Griffing, John Buxton and Chas Fagan, through Aug. 30. Closed Mon.
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. "You Are Here," art that addresses place and includes various forms of representation, through Aug. 9. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Windows and Dreams," through July 25. Closed Sat.-Sun.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Waterfall Spirits," a solo photographic exhibit by William D. Wade, through Aug. 24; "Painting in the United States," 48 paintings by various artists, through Oct. 19, Permanent collection of American art; Closed Mon.-Tues.
***WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. Fri.: "Out of this World," interactive and video installations by multiple artists, through Sept. 13. Closed Mon.
***ZOMBO GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-904-3703. Sat.: "Stubble and Smoke," paintings and prints by Wayno, through July 26. Opening reception Sat. 6-9 p.m. Open Fri.-Sat. and by appointment.
BACH, BEETHOVEN & BRUNCH Bach, Budway, Bolling and All That Jazz, Point Breeze Sun. 10:30 a.m. Free. 412-255-8975.
OUTDOOR/FREE CONCERTS
BAIRDFORD PARK West Deer, 724-265-3680. Fri.: Ferris Bueller's Revenge 8 p.m.
CONCERT IN THE PARK Clarence Fugh Memorial Park, Etna. Sat.: Uptown Rhythm & Brass 8 p.m.
KATZ PLAZA Downtown, 412-471-6070. Tues.: Craig Davis 8 p.m.
MARKET SQUARE Downtown, 412-232-0751. Fri.: Stay and Play Fridays featuring Azucar 5 p.m.
MELLON SQUARE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Downtown. Thurs.: BUM 11 a.m.
MID-SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT SERIES Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Thurs.: NOWEPA Recorder Ensemble 6:30 p.m.
MONROEVILLE ARTS COUNCIL CCAC Boyce Auditorium, 412-373-0277. Sun.: Joe Negri Jazz Quartet 4 p.m.
RIVERWALK AMPHITHEATER New Castle, 724-654-8408. Fri.: Doug McIltrot & the Allies 6 p.m.
ROBERTSHAW AMPHITHEATER St. Clair Park, Greensburg, 724-838-4360. Fri.: David Bach Consort 7 p.m.
SOLDIERS & SAILORS MILITARY MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. Sun.: 257th Army Band 2 p.m. Donations of dried food, phone cards, toiletries and books for soldiers requested. Visit www.troopcarepackage.com/wish.html for more suggestions.
SOUTH PARK Amphitheater, 412-835-4810. Fri.: Johnny Angel and the Halos 7:30 p.m.; Tues.: Tre Lads 6 p.m.
SOUTHSIDE WORKS South Side, 412-481-1750. Sat.: AcoustiCafe Exposed with Joy Ike, Bob Banergee, Clinton Joeseph, Maddie, Mark Dignam, Shay, Brooke Annibale 1-7 p.m.; Sun.: AcoustiCafe Exposed with Heather Kropf, Dean Kostlich, Autumn Ayers, Joel Lindsey, John Michael Robinson, Aveekhy 1-6 p.m.
STARS AT RIVERVIEW JAZZ SERIES Riverview Park. Sat: Gloria with Passion Jazz Band 7 p.m.
STATION SQUARE STREET JAM South Side, 412-261-2811. Fri.: Mahajibee Blues 9:30 p.m.
2008 COURTYARD SERIES Allegheny Courthouse, Downtown, 412-350-2528. Fri.: Karoke 12 p.m.
IN THE CLUBS
ROCK
ARSENAL BOWLING LANES Lawrenceville, 412-683-5992. Wed.: Les Breastfeeders 9 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.: Harry & Hermie Dueling Pianos 10 p.m.; Sat.: The Shelly Duff Band 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.: The Lost Sea, Signal to the Ocean Estate, Jacob Hope, Jason Calhoun 9 p.m.; Sat.: My Prodi, Seven Remedies, The Stabettes 9 p.m.
CASA D'ICE North Versailles, 412-823-8989. Sat.: Guitar Zack No Slack 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.: Science Fiction Idols, 99x, Roslin 10 p.m.; Sat.: Thomas Jefferson's Aeroplane 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.
EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Sat.: Norman Nardini 10 p.m
FOX CHAPEL YACHT CLUB 412-963-0640. Sat.: DaPhunk Band 8 p.m.
FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Jeff Jimmerson 9 p.m.
HOP HOUSE Carnegie, 412-922-9560. Sat.: Daniels & McClain 9:30 p.m.
HOULIHANS Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: The Gashouse Trio 9 p.m.
LARGE HOTEL Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.
THE LIBRARY South Side, 412-381-0517. Wed.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.
THE LODGE Hampton, 412-492-1606. Sat.: The Bridge 9:30 p.m.
MOUSE TRAP Bavington, 724-796-5955. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Chris Bell, Tres Lads 9 p.m.
STONE MANSION RESTAURANT Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Sat.: Good Guys 8 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: Gigantis, Channel Scorpion News, Stone Cold Killer 9 p.m.; Sat.: The Redwalls, Take Over UK, The Sexes 9 p.m.
WHITE EAGLES CLUB Canonsburg, 724-745-9989. Sat.: Sonic 15 9 p.m.
CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri.: Souled Out 10 p.m.
COFFEE DEN Mt. Lebanon, 412-276-3365, Sat.: Gypsy Piano Blues 8 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Glenn Pavone & the Cyclones 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Patti Spadaro Band 9:30 p.m.; Sun.: Ana Popovic 7:30 p.m.; Wed.: Jam with Freeport Road Gang 8 p.m.
PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers 9:30 p.m.
PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Fri.: Blues Orphans 8 p.m.; Sat.: Dixie Doc & the All-Stars 8 p.m.
PITTSBURGH MILLS Frazer, 412-727-7671. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers 3 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Fri.: Davisson Brothers 10 p.m.; Sat.: Brynn Marie 10 p.m.
ROYAL PLACE RESTAURANT Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Tues.: Smilin' Dave & Friends Jam Session 8:30 p.m.
ROY'S BY THE TRACKS Finleyville, 724-348-7118. Fri.: Ruff House 9:30 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Calliope Acoustic Open Stage featuring Jeff Miller 9 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Mon.: AcoustiCafe Open Stage with Joel Lindsey 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.
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.
AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Tues.: Devon Allen Johnson 9 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Wed.: Randy Eugene, Derrick Edwards 5 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Mon.: Mark Pipas 10:30 p.m.
CONNECTIONS COFFEE Oakland, 412-621-6760. Wed.: Keith Hershberger & Daryl Shawn 8 p.m.
DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Denise Baldwin 8:30 p.m.
ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.
MAKE YOUR MARK ARTSPACE Point Breeze, 412-365-2117. Sat.: Folk by Association, Mark Williams 7:30 p.m.
STINKY'S BAR & GRILL Lawrenceville, 412-224-4301. Sat.: Tim & John 9:30 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.
BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Tues.: Patrick Arena 7 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session 8 p.m.
COSTANZO'S CAFE Uptown, 412-391-1212. Fri.: Roger Barbour Trio 7 p.m.
FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Sat.: Lisa Ferraro 9 p.m.
GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Fri.: Phoenix Jazz Project 9:30 p.m.; Wed.: Mark Lucas & Friends jam 9 p.m.
GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Sat.: Don Aliquo Trio 9 p.m.
HOLIDAY INN Oakland, 412-682-6200. Sun.: Al Dowe & Etta Cox 7 p.m.
JACKSON'S RESTAURANT Southpointe, 724-743-5005. Fri.: Denise Powell, Kenny Powell, Joe DeFazio, Sunny Sunseri 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 7 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.
RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Dr. Tom Degregory Septet 7 p.m.
SEWICKLEY HOTEL Sewickley, 412-741-9457. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.
SPIN Shadyside, 412-362-7746. Tues.: Michele Bensen and Chris Pangikas 7 p.m.
STONE VILLA WINE CELLARS Mt. Pleasant, 724-423-5604. Sun.: Erin Burkett, Virgil Walters, Victor Garzotto 12:30 p.m.
VIKING LOUNGE McKeesport, 412-664-0296. Thurs.: Spider Rondinelli & the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Thurs.: Soul Merchants 9:30 p.m.
CAFE EURO U.S. Steel Tower, Downtown, 412-434-0800. Thurs.: Vida Malcanas 5:30 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Thurs.: Tony Basile 7 p.m.; Mon.: Thomas Book 7 p.m.; Tues.: David Cremonese 7 p.m.; Wed.: Thom Book 7 p.m.
MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Fri.: Take Two 8 p.m.
PEPPER G'S Homestead 412-462-8450. Fri.: The Soul Merchants 9 p.m.; Sat.: The Marva Josie Show 9 p.m.
CLADDAGH IRISH PUB South Side Works, 412-381-4800. Sat.: Mark Dignam 8 p.m.; Sun.: Session 5 p.m.
PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Fri.: Sean McClorey 9 p.m.; Sat.: Mark Guiser 9 p.m.; Mon.: Acoustic Jam 7 p.m.; Wed.: Potters Reel 7 p.m.
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GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings 8:30 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Thurs.: Soul Merchants 9:30 p.m.
STONE MANSION RESTAURANT Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Steve Tory 8 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. Thurs.: Chuck Krieger, Paul Virzi 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 and 10:15 p.m.
PITTSBURGH IMPROV Waterfront, Homestead, 412-462-5233. Bill Burr Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri. 8 and 10 p.m., Sat. 7 and 9 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m.
SLAPSTICKS Royal Place Restaurant, Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Fri.: New Faces of Comedy 8 p.m.; Sat.: David Kaye, Melanie Maloy 8 p.m.
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SEVEN SPRINGS RESORT Champion, 1-814-352-7777. Sun.: The Flow Band 2 p.m.
BALLROOM Chatham College, 412-264-4555. Sat.: USA Dance lesson at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m.
BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Frank Lasko 8:30 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
DANCE Brothers Grimm, Robinson, 412-788-0890. Sat.: Phantom Menace 9:30 p.m.
DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.
JITTERBUG Palisades, McKeesport, 412-366-2138. Sat.: Shag dance and lessons 8 p.m.
SALSA Dance Cafe, Ross, 412-401-6499. Fri.: 10:15 p.m.
SINGLES Radisson Hotel, Green Tree, 412-751-5181. Fri. 8:30 p.m.
SWING American Serbian Club, Aliquippa, 724-378-4393. Sat.: Steel City Boogie Club, lessons 8 p.m., dance 9 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 open; visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.org or call 412-237-3400. Exhibits: "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" a chronological journey through a dramatic re-creation of the legendary "unsinkable" ship ($20 nonmembers; $14 members); SportsWorks, sports-related interactive exhibits. Rangos Omnimax Theater: "The Alps," "Wild Ocean," "Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey." 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. Robot 250 events Fri. through July 27. Wed.: Solar Concert Series with Hallie Pritts of Boca Chica, noon; Pop Art, 1-3 p.m. Exhibits: "LEMURtron," through Sept. 7; "Just Kidding Around: Children in Cartoons and Comics," through Aug. 3. 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. $10 adults; $9 kids 2-18; under 2 free; $9 seniors; $8 per persons on Thursdays. 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 6-18; free to members and children under 6.
***NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. Little Peepers Monday Storytime program, 10 a.m. through Aug. 25. Two-fur-Tuesdays admission through Aug. 26. 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 10 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. Display of "Mower," by Osman Khan, part of "Robot 250." 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. $10 adults; $9 students with ID and seniors 62 and older; $7 children 2-18, under 2 free.
***PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. Sat.-Sun.: 110th anniversary celebration, with live entertainment, Pittsburgh Puppetworks' strolling puppet stage, City Park Roving Art Cart, face painting. Bring your zoo memorabilia (old photos, patches, maps, stickers, etc.) for display (call 412-365-2532 or e-mail gboldizar@pittsburghzoo.org for display information). Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; gates close 4 p.m. Adults $12; seniors (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.
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 S. 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. $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.
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.
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. Guided tours of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Edgar Kaufmann home on Bear Run waterfall. Cafe museum shop and 20 miles of hiking trails available. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours: $16 adults, $10 ages 6-12, $6 grounds-only pass, $55 in-depth tour, $80 sunset tour. Groups of 10 or more call visitor services. www.fallingwater.org.
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: $5 adults; $2 for children.
JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM 724-349-6112. Family portraits, film awards, costumes and film clips. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.
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.
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. Japanese Doll Exhibit Part II; 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. Sun. 1-5 p.m.
OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St. Ambridge, 724-266-4500. 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. 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.
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256. The museum will be open until 8:30 p.m., every Fri. through August. "Wish You Were Here: Postcard Art of Pennsylvania's Trolley Era." Exhibit images will be replaced periodically. Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. Mon. and Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults; $6 seniors; $4 children 3-15; 2 and under, free. An additional 1-hour tour of the Trolley Display Building is available 1:30 p.m. daily for an additional charge of $3 adults, $1 children.
RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD 613 Marion Ave., Springdale, 724-274-5459. Birthplace and first home of ecologist Rachel Carson. Homestead grounds and gardens open year-round. Tours of the house year-round by appointment. Adults $5; seniors, children 5 and older $3; under 5 free.
SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. Exhibit: "Slave to Soldier," addressing slavery, abolition, the underground railroad, United States Color Troops and the black veteran, whose GAR Post 209 gathered at Soldiers & Sailors Hall for meetings. 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 Scottdale, 724-887-7910. Quilt show ends Sun. 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.
AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH STAR PARTY Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Regional Park, Frazer. Fri and Sat. 8:50 p.m. Bring telescope and members of the AAAP will show you how to use it. Weather permitting. 724-224-2510.
ANNUAL WALK WITH ME -- EASTER SEALS Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Tues.: 8 a.m.-noon. Registration available online at www.walkwithme.org/pittsburgh. Raise $35 and receive all-day zoo admission and official Walk With Me T-shirt. 412-281-7244, ext. 229, or e-mail mwahl@westernpa.easterseals.com.
COCKTAILS FOR CANINES Station Square, Buck Head Saloon. July 25, 5-9 p.m. $5 donation at the door requested. Receive a $10 gift card to be used for food and beverage, half-price appetizers and raffles. 412-261-2811.
PISTONS FOR PETS POKER RUN AND SCENIC RIDE Benefits Rainbow Animal Refuge. Sat.: Registration 11 a.m., Rock Ann Haven Restaurant, 141 Greenwood Drive, Butler, bike blessing 12:45, takeoff 1 p.m. Ride ends at The Beer Garden, Route 38. Includes buffet dinner, activities and raffles. Riders $15, passengers $10. 724-287-8334 or www.rainbowanimalrefuge.org.
SOUTH PARK THEATER BENEFIT GALA The Club at Nevillewood. July 27, cocktails (5:30 p.m.), live entertainment, dinner and auction. $45 per person. RSVP by July 17. Call 412-831-8552.
FRONT PORCH THEATRICALS For "Only Me," a musical comedy to be performed Oct. 16-19 at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. Casting auditions for five paid actors (two Equity) Pittsburgh Musical Theater Studios, 327 S. Main St., West End, Sat. 10 a.m.-noon. Prepare 32 bars of standard Broadway and be ready to sight read songs and scenes. Bring head shot and resume. Information: 412-551-4027.
GEMINI THEATER COMPANY For "Cinderella." At the theater, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze. July 27-28, 6-9 p.m. Stipends for select roles. Call 412-243-5201 for appointment.
THE NEW OLDE BANK THEATRE For the world-premiere musical "Soul," at the theater, 722 Allegheny River Blvd., Verona. July 30, 7-9 p.m., and Aug. 2, 2-4 p.m. Prepare a two-minute song either a capella or with pre-recorded accompaniment. Directions and information: www.newobt.com.
THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE PLAYERS For "My Three Angels," a comedy set in 1910 French Guiana. July 20, 6-8 p.m., and July 21, 7-9 p.m., Mt. Pleasant Township Community Center, 20 Wabash Ave., Hickory. Cold readings from the script. Information: 724-356-7529.
PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2008 season auditions, at Open Stage Theater, 2835 Smallman St. Strip District. July 26-27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Prepare a two-minute contemporary monologue. Appointments: www.pittsburghnewworks.org (recommended) or 412-881-6888.
CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH AND LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTER Invite children ages 12 and under to enter the "Kids Helping Kids" art contest. Applications and rules: www.childrenshomepgh.org.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY Seeks acoustic musicians, musical groups and choral groups to provide evening entertainment during December for a minimum of two hours. No compensation. Submit recordings or repertoire samples to Michele Grygo, Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
PITTSBURGH POLYMER CLAY GUILD Calling for artists to enter Polymer Clay Journey held at Planet Art Gallery Nov. 1-15. Works may be in mixed media but must contain a predominant element of polymer clay. Deadline: Sept. 29. Details: www.polymerclayintheburgh.org.
