POP CONCERTS
Pop/Rock

ENTER THE HAGGIS Club Cafe, Thurs. 8 p.m. With: Abram's Brothers. $12. 1-866-468-3401.

MADINA LAKE Mr. Small's, Thurs. 7 p.m. With: The Sleeping, Closure in Moscow. $12. 1-866-468-3401.

FIRE IT UP: THE FLUID FORMAL Mr. Small's, Fri. 8 p.m. Featuring: Consider the Source, As Human, Omega Love, Between Liberties, Soma Mestizo, Ukelucky. $8. 1-866-468-3401.

JOHN "DR. DIRTY" VALBY Altar Bar, Fri. 10:30 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.

ANTONIO HART/LISA HENRY Little E's, Fri.-Sat. 8 and 10:30 p.m. $10-$15. 412-392-2217.

LAURA TSAGGARIS Club Cafe, Fri. 7 p.m. With: Tony Lee. $8. 1-866-468-3401.

MEOW VS. MEOW Club Cafe, Fri. 10;30 p.m. $5. 1-866-468-3401.

DUKE ROBILLARD Thunderbird Cafe, Fri. 9 p.m. $16-$19. 412-682-0177.

THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE Diesel, Fri. 7 p.m. With: I Am Ghost. $13-$15. 412-323-1919.

JEFF MILLER Club Cafe, Fri. 7 p.m. With: Joel Lindsay. $7. 1-866-468-3401.

THE TING TINGS Mr. Small's, Sat. 8 p.m. $16. 1-866-468-3401.

THE HORSE FLIES Thunderbird Cafe, Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$14. 412-323-1919.

BEN LEE & LOW VS. DIAMOND Club Cafe, Sat. 10:30 p.m. $15. 1-866-468-3401.

THE INFAMOUS STRING DUSTERS Club Cafe, Sun. 8 p.m. $12. 1-866-468-3401.

MIDLIFE CRISIS Altar Bar, Mon. 6 p.m. Pitterich Foundation fundraiser. $10.

THE HELIO SEQUENCE Diesel, Mon. 7 p.m. $12-$14. 412-323-1919.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND Mellon Arena, Tues. 7:30 p.m. Sold out.

THE BACKWARDS Palisades, McKeesport, Tues. 8 p.m. $10-$12. 412-370-2971.

STATIC X/BURY YOUR DEAD/SEVENTH VOID Rex Theatre, Tues. 7 p.m. $20. 412-323-1919.

ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS Thunderbird Cafe, Wed. 9 p.m. $13-$15. 412-323-1919.

TALLY HALL Mr. Small's, Wed. 7 p.m. With: Crocodiles. $8. 1-866-468-3401.

THIRD EYE BLIND Palace Theater, Wed. 8 p.m. $25.-$30. 412-323-1919.

FESTIVALS

FESTIVAL DANCE Bulgarian-Macedonian National Educational & Cultural Center, West Homestead, 412-461-6188. Includes international dance, music, and food. 412-461-6188.

NRLHF CORPS OF DISCOVERY Raccoon Creek State Park, Hookstown, 724-899-2200. 5th annual National Rendezvous and Living History Foundation Corps of Discovery re-enactors will portray the way lives were led the year Lewis and Clark launched their journey from the Monongahela. Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

DANCE

BALLET CLASSIQUE "Spring Celebration," Bethel Park's Independence Middle School Theater. Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. $20. 412-343-9333.

DANCESPACE304 "Dance Fables of Prometheus," Richard E. Rauh Theater, Shady Side Academy, Sun. 3 p.m. $15. 412-421-6694.

PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL "Pre-professional showcase," Point Park Studio Theater, Downtown, Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 1 and 7 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. $10. 412-281-6727.

ON STAGE

*** Denotes new listing.

BANDSTAND U.S.A. A musical featuring hit songs from the '40s, '50s and '60s. Pohl Productions at The Crowne Plaza, 164 Fort Couch Road, near South Hills Village. Through June 6. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (6:30 p.m. dinner); Sun. 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. dinner). $38-$36; 724-746-1178.

***A BROADWAY INSPIRATION The Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Homeless Children Initiative will host the musical comedy revue to benefit the organization. New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square, North Side. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $25. 412-394-1384 or www.aiu3.net/hcievents.

THE CARDIGANS A '50s musical journey of the fictional '50s-era harmony group from Alpha Mu Phi Pi. Theatre Factory, Cavitt Ave. and Third St., Trafford. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $18-$16. 412-374-9200 or www.theatrefactory.com.

CASH ON DELIVERY A fast-paced outrageous British farce by Michael Cooney. Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Cranberry. Through May 23. $12 (cash only). 724-773-9896 or www.comtratheatre.com.

CHARLOTTE'S WEB The musical adaptation of the classic children's tale adapted by Joseph Robinette with music and lyrics by Charles Strouse. Point Park University, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Rockwell Theater, Oakland. Through May 24. Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $7 (group performances available). 412-621-4445.

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST A musical based on the classic fairy tale. Pittsburgh Musical Theater at the Byham Theater, Sixth Street, Downtown. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$39.50. 412-456-6666.

THE ELEPHANT MAN Bernard Pomerance's play based upon the life of John Merrick, a deformed young man, who changes from an object of pity to the favorite of aristocracy. South Park Theatre, corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $11. 412-831-8552 or www.southparktheatre.com.

FIVE CHILDREN AND IT Based on the novel by E. Nesbit, written by local playwright Yoli. When five children stumble upon a sand fairy, they think only of themselves. Point Park University, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Pittsburgh Playhouse Jr., Rauh Stage, Oakland. Through May 24. Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $7. 412-621-4445.

FOUR DOGS AND A BONE John Patrick Shanley's riotous, malicious dissection of the movie industry without benefit of anesthetic. (For mature audiences only.) Off the Wall Theater, 147 N. Main St., Washington. Through May 22. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $5-$20. 724-873-3576.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE The Old Schoolhouse Players, Mt. Pleasant Twp. Community Center, 20 Wabash Ave., Hickory. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $9-$14. 724-344-7467.

***ICE GLEN Joan Ackermann's literary romance set in the Berkshires in 1919. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Through May 23. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$15. 724-745-6300 or www.littlelake.org.

A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN A farmer's daughter sets out to seduce a damaged Broadway dreamer in Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece. Pittsburgh Public Theater at the O'Reilly Theater. Ends Sun. Thurs. and Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $35-$55 ($15.50 students). 412-316-1600.

NOISES OFF Stage 62 at Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. 412-429-6262 or www.stage62.org.

PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL Featuring the shows: "Goodnight Moon and the Runaway Bunny," "Kraft," "Farfalle: The Butterfly Garden," "African Sunshine," "The Hobbit From Beneath the Stage," "Percussion in Harmony," "Mister Rogers' Neighbors." The Pittsburgh International Children's Theatre festival, various venues. Passes and individual tickets available. Ends Sun. 412-456-6666 or www.pgharts.org.

ROCK 'N' ROLLTom Stoppard's play spans the time period from 1968, when Russian tanks rolled into Czechoslovakia, through 1990, when the tanks rolled out, the Rolling Stones played Prague Castle and an argument can be made that it was music, rather than politics that engineered the overthrow of the Communist regime. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre at the Henry Heymann Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Through May 22. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $17-$48. 412-394-3353.

SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL: Based on the Dr. Seuss books, Flaherty and Ahrens bring these beloved characters to life in a colorful, comical, musical experience. Actors Civic Theater Company (ACT) at Father Ryan Arts Center, Baverso Theater, 420 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$15. 412-771-3052 or www.fatherryanartscenter.org.

SEVEN GUITARS August Wilson's sixth play in the "Pittsburgh Cycle" and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The setting is a funeral parlor in 1948. Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, The Jackman Building, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown. Through May 24. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m.; some exceptions. $17.50-$22.50. 412-394-3353.

SPEAK AMERICAN Set in 1904 Pittsburgh, where a group of newly immigrated Slovak, Bulgarian and Polish steelworkers are enrolled in an English class taught by a plucky beginner. City Theatre, 13th and Bingham St., South Side. Through May 31. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; also 1 p.m. May 20 and 27. $17-$48. 412-431-2489.

THE DAY THEY KIDNAPPED THE POPE Pope Albert IV exits St. Patrick's Cathedral and, confused by a thunderstorm, gets into a taxi. The driver takes him home and holds him for ransom -- a day of world peace. Apple Hill Playhouse, 275 Manor Road, Delmont. Ends Sat. Thurs.- Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $14-$17. 724-268-5050 or www.applehillplayhouse.org.

***VIVA BROADWAYA full-scale Las Vegas-style revue featuring music from "West Side Story," "A Chorus Line" and more. The Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road, Richland. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $29 (dinner available, extra). 724-444-5326 or www.keantheatre.com.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

BONNIE AND CLYDE They're young. They're in love. They rob banks. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway star as Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, drifters in Depression-era South who embark on a life of crime. Part of Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Sunday Nights series "Lovers on the Run." Regent Square Theater, Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.

SILK SCREEN FESTIVALFestival of Asian and Asian-American films end Sun. Screenings are at Regent Square Theater, Edgewood, and the Melwood Screening Room, Oakland. Details at www.silkscreenfestival.org. See page W-14 for schedule and capsule reviews.

ART EXHIBITIONS

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. Heinz Gallery A: "Opera For a Small Room," by contemporary artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, through July 19; "Matsubara: A Celebration in Pittsburgh," woodblock prints by Naoko Matsubara, through June 7; "Laboratory of Architecture," by Fernando Romero; Permanent collection. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Meissonier: A Final Masterpiece, A Pittsburgh Home," late-19th-century painting, "1806, Jena," by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, through May 31. Art on display from the Frick private collection. Guided tours available. Closed Mon.

HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Wings of Paradise: Watercolors of Silkmoths by John Cody," through June 30. Closed Sat. and some Sundays in April/May. Call in advance.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Gestures," by multiple artists, through June 21; "Thaddeus Mosley: Sculpture (Studio / Home)," through July 19. Permanent installation art by Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "Guided by the Ancestors," by Tina Williams Brweer, through June 21; "Domestic Landscapes," by Aasta Deth, through June 21; "In Between Presence and Absence," by Sun-Young Kang, through June 21; "Out of this Planet Earth," through June 21; "SALIGIA: A Seven Deadly Sins," by Pittsburgh Society of Artists Superbia, Avaritia, Luxuria, Invisia, Gula, Ira, Accidia, through Aug. 30; "Revisiting the Work of Henry B," by Henry Bursztynowicz, through Aug. 30; "Now From Then," by W. Glen Davis, through Aug. 30. Closed Mon.

PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "Neighborhood Mosaic Project," glass mosaic panorama by Daviea Davis, through June 14. Closed Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "The Analytical Eye," photographs by Aaronel deRoy Gruber, through June 27. Closed Sun.-Tues.

SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. One Mellon Center, satellite gallery: "Borne With Us," quilts by Kim Eichler-Messmer, ends Sat.; Exhibit of precious metal clay, through May 30; Eat: An Art Space About Food: "The United State of America: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Crappiness," mixed media glass by Matt Eskuche, through Aug. 29. Closed Sun.-Mon.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. Walsh Gallery: "David Michael Bowers: Humanity Unveiled," through May 24; Mack/Woods Marchand Galleries: "The Gift of Art," through May 24. Permanent collection of American art. Closed Mon.-Tues.

GALLERY LISTINGS
*** Denotes special event or opening

*** Denotes special event or opening

***BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. Fri.: "Landscapes and Florals," by Leo Goode, through June 13, opening reception Fri. 6-9 p.m.

BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "Legacy: Digital Paintings by Kim Curinga," through May 23. Closed Mon.

BREW HOUSE SPACE 101 South Side, 412-381-7767. "The Distillery Program Season 3 Exhibition," by multiple artists, through May 22. Closed Sun.-Tues.

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-365-1232. "Matsubara: Illuminations," modern Japanese prints, through June 7. Closed Sat.-Sun.

THE CLAY PLACE Carnegie, 412-276-3260. "Postcards from Denmark," by Dale Huffman, through June 5. Closed Sun.

ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-749-0427. "4 Fire," sculpture by James Shipman, through June 12. Closed Sun.-Mon.

EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "Captastic! Community Art Show," a green art exhibit using recylced plastic bottle caps, ends Fri. Closed Sat.-Sun.

FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. "Think About It," by Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, through June 19. Closed Sun.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. "Senior Thesis Photo Show," through May 24. Closed Sat.-Sun.

***THE FRAMERY Lawrenceville, 412-687-2102. Fri.: "Traces of Living Things," by Elise Rugolo and Adrienne Borkowski, through May 30, opening reception Fri. 6:30-9 p.m. Call for appointment.

FUTURE TENANT GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7037. "Ritual Decadence," by multiple artists, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Clay...The Cutting Edge," by Tom Ladousa, through May 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY IN THE SQUARE Shadyside, 412-361-3808. "Appalachian Landscapes," by Connie Merriman, through May 22. Closed Sun.-Mon.

INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley, 412-741-3036. "Existence," photography by Genna Gurvich, paintings by Alexander Anufriev, ceramic images by Noi Volkov, through June. Closed Sun.-Mon.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "America's Landscapes Coast to Coast," by Andrea Schneider, through June 29; "Fresh," by gallery members, ends Sat. Closed Sun.

LUKE & ELOY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-784-1919. "Fibers Expanded," through June 6. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. Thurs.: "All City Arts Showcase," awards presentation and opening reception 6-9 p.m. Closed Sat.-Sun.

MATTHEWS ART GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. "Teetering on the Edge," by Clyde Williams, through May 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "The Scenics," by multiple artists, through May 31. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MILLER GALLERY at CMU, 412-268-3618. "From the Vault," BFA Senior exhibit, ends Sun. Closed Mon.

MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-362-0274. "Kept Closer: New Works by Jamie Adams, Bret Douglas Davis and Rob Katkowski," through May 29. Thurs. 6-9 p.m.; Sat. 1-4 p.m.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Vision Realized," by multiple artists, through July 19. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MOXIE DADA North Side, 412-682-0348. "End of Days," abstract sculpture by Shawn Farester, through May 31. Open weekends.

NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. Regional 2009 multi-media exhibit, through June 11. Closed Sun.-Mon.

RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY Carnegie, 412-279-0411. "Here Comes the Sun," through June 27. Closed Thurs. and Sun.

707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "on this, the land," by Michael Ninehouser, through May 22. Closed Sun.-Mon.

709 PENN GALLERY Downtown. "Immersion," by Adiana Babinski, through May 23. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. "Czech it," by multiple Czech photographers, through May 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Life as an Artist,"featuring Quaker Valley's 8th grade students, through May 19.Closed Sat.-Sun.

THIRD ST. GALLERY Carnegie, 412-276-5233. Works by Philip Salvato, ongoing. Closed Sun.-Mon.

TRINITY GALLERY North Side, 412-687-2458. "10 Artists, 10 Visions," through May 23. Sat. 7-9:30 p.m. Closed Sun.-Wed.

WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Machine Improvisations," live improv performances, video screenings, through June 20. Closed Mon.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

ANDRE RIEU Mellon Arena, Downtown, Sun. 6 p.m. $52.50-$167. 412-323-1919.

CATHEDRAL ORGAN RECITALS Jeremy Filsell, St. Paul's Cathedral, Oakland, Mon. 8 p.m. Free. 412-621-6082.

McKEESPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "Americana," with Johnny Angel & the Halos, McKeesport Senior High School, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $15.

MENDELSSOHN CHOIR Rachmaninoff's "All-Night Vigil," St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland, Sun. 3:30 p.m. $35-$55. 412-926-2488.

MUSIC IN A GREAT SPACE Mendelssohn's "St. Paul," featuring Shadyside Chancel Choir & Choral Society, Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Sun. 7 p.m. $10. 412-682-4300.

OAKLAND GIRLS CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH "Voices of Women," Church of the Ascension, Oakland. Sat. 7:30 p.m. 412-621-5378, ext. 224.

OUR MAJESTIC PIPES Christine Clewell, organist. First Presbyterian Church, Downtown, Thurs. 12:10 p.m. 412-471-3436.

PITTSBURGH CIVIC ORCHESTRA With the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale, Upper St. Clair High School Theatre, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $12. 412-279-4030.

PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Bach's Lunch Concerts, pianist Linda Ellison, Smithfield United Church of Christ, Downtown, Tues. 12:30. $10. 412-736-3678.

PITTSBURGH PHILHARMONIC "Titan," North Hills Junior High School, Ross, Sat. 7 p.m. $12. 412-394-3353.

SUZANNE LEVINSON Flute recital, Hillman Center for Performing Arts, Fox Chapel, Sat. 7:30 p.m. 412-968-3000.

SYMPHONY EAST Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church, Murrysville, Mon. 1 p.m. $5. 724-327-4925.

TIFFANY CONCERT SERIES "South Hills Chorale in Concert," Calvary United Methodist Church, North Side, Sat. 4 p.m. $10. 412-323-1070.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS CHOIR "Brahms Requiem," Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, Sun. 7 p.m. $12. 724-250-9222.

IN THE CLUBS

OUTDOORS

SOUTH SIDE WORKS TOWN SQUARE 412-481-1750. Sat.: Anthony Rankin 6 p.m.

rock

AMERICAN LEGION Cecil, 412-221-4399. Sat.: Sonic 15 9:30 p.m.

AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Fri.: Toung & Creek 10 p.m.; Sat.: The RPG'S 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.: Plastered Bastards, Do Crimes, Born of Thunder 9 p.m.; Sat.: The Deceptions, Chet Vincent and the Big Bend, The Wildfire 9 p.m.

BROTHERS GRIMM Robinson, 412-788-0890. Sat.: Casanova 9:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF UNIVERSAL LOVE & MUSIC Acme, 724-547-2525. Sat.-Mon.: Fungus 12 p.m.

CJ'S HIGHWAY INN Allison Park, 412-486-9932. Fri.: Daniels & McClain 8:30 p.m.

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Fri.: Laura Tsaggaris c.d. release, Tony Lee 7 p.m.

CLUB 46 Clairton, 412-233-7302. Sat.: Daniels & McClain 9 p.m.

HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Fri.: Fungus, Scott Blasey 9 p.m.

HARVEY WILNER'S TAVERN West Mifflin, 412-466-1331. Sat.: Klick 9:30 p.m.

HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Sat.: Tobacco Road 9:30 p.m.

HOOKAH BOOKAH South Side, 412-253-7340. Fri.: The Incline 10 p.m.

JOEY D'S BAR AND GRILL Harmarville, 412-828-0999. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 10 p.m.

KEYSTONE BAR Ellwood City, 724-758-4217. Sat.: The Sparrows 9:30 p.m.

THE LIBRARY South Side, 412-381-0517. Wed.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: The Cause, Jill Simmons, Cherylann Hawk 10 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Tres Lads 9 p.m.; Fri.: Dancing Queen 10 p.m.; Sat.: Catch 22 8 p.m., Alli Gillis 10 p.m.

RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: Titanium Hip 9 p.m.

SEWICKLEY HOTEL Sewickley, 412-741-9457. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 8 p.m.

SIEB'S PUB Babcock Blvd., 412-364-8511. Sat.: Spiffee's Band 9 p.m.

STINKY'S BAR AND GRILL Lawrenceville, 412-224-4301. Fri.: Brotherville 9:30 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: Karl Hendricks Trio, Bottomless Pit, The Shopkeepers 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: T-Model Ford, Bob Log III, Willem Maker 10:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Azucar 10 p.m.; Sat.: The Horse Flies, Devilish Mary 8 p.m; Wed.: Roger Clyne & the Peacemakesr 8 p.m.

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

WICKED WITCHES Cheswick, 412-275-7202. Fri.: King's Ransom 9:30 p.m.

WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Sat.: Messengers 10 p.m.

WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7 p.m.

ZANDERZ Plum, 724-387-2444. Sat.: 8th Street Rox 9 p.m.

OPEN STAGE

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Calliope Acoustic Open Stage 9 p.m.

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Mon.: AcoustiCafe Open Stage 7 p.m.

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

GENO'S Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Wed.: Acoustic Open Stage 8 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.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Tues.: Acoustic Open Mic with Mike Vasey, Jim Stamps 8:30 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Tues.: Dan Eaby Project 9 p.m.

ROYAL PLACE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8000. Sun.: Smilinï¿ 1/2 Dave & Friends jam session with Chismo Charles, Gil Snyder, Harry McCorkle & Randell Troy 8 p.m.

SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Wed.: Open stage with Dawn Canon 9 p.m.

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

ACOUSTIC

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

DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Book Endz 8:30 p.m.

D'VINE WINE BAR & LOUNGE Wexford, 724-933-5533. Thurs.: Edgell Brothers 8 p.m.; Fri.: Terry & Alex Trio 10 p.m.; Tues.: Jeff Engbarth 6:30 p.m.

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

FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF PITTSBURGH Shadyside. Fri.: Emily Pinkerton Trio 8 p.m.

GAME ROOM Munhall, 412-462-4263. Sat.: Matt Tichon 10 p.m.

GRASSO ROBERTO Bloomfield, 412-687-2014. Sat.: Mike Stasser 4 p.m.

KELLY'S RIVERSIDE INN Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Sat.: The Weathered Road 6 p.m.

LEAF & BEANStrip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: Bill Toms Noon.

MARIO'S SOUTHSIDE SALOON South Side, 724-542-4330. Fri.: Michael Todd 6 p.m.

MORNING GLORY CAFE Morningside, 412-450-1050. Sat.: Jennie and the Sure Shots, Jenn Gooch 7:30 p.m.; Wed.: Thinguma*jigSaw 7:30 p.m.

MULLANEY'S HARP & FIDDLE Strip, 412-642-6622. Fri.: Corned Beef & Curry 9 p.m.; Sat.: Mossy Moran 9 p.m.; Wed.: Mike Medved 8 p.m.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Peters, 724-941-7467. Sun.: Benefit concert for Autism Speaks featuring Ben Benack III Jazz Group, Lee Robinson 3 p.m.

PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Fri.: Mark Guiser 9 p.m.; Sat.: Mike Gallagher 9 p.m.; Wed.: Potters Reel 7 p.m.

PANGEA RESTAURANT Shadyside, 412-621-3152. Thurs.: Bill Toms 8 p.m.

RIVER HOUSE CAFE Charleroi, 724-565-5700. Sat.: Patti Spadaro 9:30 p.m.

SHILOH GRILLE Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Fri.: Matt Tichon 9 p.m.

SIBA CUCINA Seven Fields, 724-741-6000. Thurs.: Ben Shannon 8 p.m.; Fri.: Jason Wilder 8 p.m.

VAULT COFFEE & TEA BAR Brighton Heights, 412-734-1935. Sat.: Brad Yoder 6:30 p.m.

WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Fri.: Michael Todd 6 p.m.; Mon.: Hewlett & Anderson Duo 7:30 p.m.

PIANO

MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Rose Wyner 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Judy Marlowe 8:30 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

BOSTON WATERFRONT 412-751-8112. Sat.: Eldorado Kings 9 p.m.

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

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Sat.: The New Show Band 9 p.m.

D'VINE WINE BAR & LOUNGE Wexford, 724-933-5533. Sat.: Sweaty Betty Blues Band 10 p.m.

HARVEY WILNER'S TAVERN West Mifflin, 412-466-1331. Fri.: Warehouse Blues 9:30 p.m.

INN TERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Fri.: West End Project with Bob McKeg 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles and the Rhythm Aces 4 p.m.; Sun.: Muddy Kreek Blues Band jam session 9 p.m.

KEYSTONE BAR Ellwood City, 724-758-4217. Sun.: Jill West & Blues Attack 3 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Ana Popovic, Jason Ricci 8 p.m.; Wed.: Jam with Freeport Road Gang 8 p.m.

PAPARAZZI'S South Side, 412-488-0800. Wed.: Muddy Kreek Blues Band jam session 9:30 p.m.

3-Bï¿ 1/2S LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Sat.: Uptown Rhythm and Brass 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: Duke Robillard 9 p.m.

JAZZ

ALAN AND RUBEN'S BAR AND GRILLE Washington, 724-223-1038. Wed.: Greg Thurman and Dan Baker 5 p.m.; Thurs.: Josh Dunlevy, Greg Thurman, Dan Baker 5 p.m.

BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Tues.: Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 8 p.m.

BIG MAMMAS HOUSE OF SOUL Strip District, 412-471-2910. Sun.: Jazz on the Bridge jam session 3 p.m.

CAFE COSTANZO Uptown, 412-391-1212. Sat.: Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 7 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session 8 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN Oakland, 412-682-6200. Sun.: Al Dowe & Etta Cox 7 p.m.

JAZZ AT 3rd STREET GALLERY Carnegie, 412-276-5233. Wed.: 3rd Street Jazz Ensemble 8 p.m.

LEECHBURG VFW Post 330, 724-845-3961. Sat.: Erin Burkett, Virgil Walters, John D'Amico, George Jones 8 p.m.

LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones 9 p.m.

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

MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO Washington. Thurs.-Sat.: Dan Baker 8 p.m.

MELANGE BISTRO BAR Downtown, 412-325-4310. Fri. Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 6 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Brian Auger's Oblivion Express 8:30 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents a guitar clinic 10 a.m.-6 p.m., concert with Ron Anthony 7 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Johnny Vann, Jack Pettit, Bernie Sandro 8 p.m.; Sat.: Nightstar 8 p.m.; Tues.: David Cremonese 7 p.m.; Wed.: Thom Book 7 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: NightStar 8 p.m.; Sat.: Phil & Roxy 8 p.m.

WILLOW Ohio Twp., 412-847-1007. Tues.: Vida 7 p.m.

WORLD MUSIC

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

COUNTRY

BRONZE EAGLE Monaca, 724-774-0905. Fri.: Sidewinder 9:30 p.m.

OLDIES

D'VINE WINE BAR & LOUNGE Wexford, 724-933-5533. Wed.: Nick Fiasco 7:30 p.m.

R E CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Fri.: Ron 9 p.m.; Sat.: Rhombus 9 p.m.

COMEDY

DAYS INN New Stanton, 724-925-3591. Fri.: Melanie Maloy, David Kaye 9 p.m.

ROSTRAVER ICE GARDEN Belle Vernon, 724-379-7100. Sat.: Paul Venier 7:30 p.m.

DANCES

BALLROOM American Legion, White Oak, 412-672-7994. Mon.: Al Lewis Band 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.

JITTERBUG American Serbian Club, Aliquippa, 412-561-7777. Sat.: lessons 8 p.m., dance 9 p.m.

LINDY HOP SWING DANCE Pgh. Center for the Arts, Shadyside, 412-421-1767. Fri.: Coal Country Traditions, lesson 8 p.m., dance 9 p.m.

LINE DANCE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-678-6979. Fri.: 7 p.m. lesson, 8 p.m. dance

OLDIES Edgewood Country Club, Wilkins, 412-371-8181. Fri. 8 p.m.

SALSA Calico Jackï¿ 1/2s, North Shore, 412-322-7380. Wed.: Azucar lessons, 9 p.m., dance 10 p.m.

SALSA Edgewood Club, 412-600-3878. Sun.: lesson 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Washington, 724-864-7754. Sat. & Mon.: Lesson, 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m.

SINGLES Best Western, Green Tree, 412-922-7070. Fri.: Three Rivers 8 p.m.

SINGLES Mars VFW, 724-316-5029. Sat. 8 p.m.

SQUARE/LINE Dormont Presbyterian Church, 412-279-2323. Wed. 7:30 p.m.

WEST COAST SWING Wightman Community Building, Squirrel Hill, 650-387-6648.Thurs.: lesson 8:45 p.m., dance 9:30 p.m.

PITTSBURGH PLACES
*** Denotes special event or opening

*** Denotes event. Visit post-gazette.comevents for more listings.

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

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, 412-622-3131. Exhibits: "The Horse," explores the depths of our relationship with horses, through May 24; Third Floor Exhibits Foyer: "Insects, Ink & Inklings: Illustrations by Jane Hyland," through spring of 2009; Wertz Gallery: "Time Machines: Watches From the H.J. Heinz Collection," through summer of 2009. Permanent exhibits: Dinosaurs in Their Time; Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems; Hall of North American Wildlife; Benedum Hall of Geology; Hall of African Wildlife; Polar World; Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians; Botany Hall. Earth Theater: "Dinosaur Prophecy," "Night of the Titanic," "Amazon Voyage," "Ovirap Tour." Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon.$15 adults, $11 children 3-18, $12 seniors. Admission includes same-day access Carnegie Museum of Art.

CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave., North Shore, 412-237-3400. Grown-up Days, every Tues. Rangos Omnimax Theater: "Greece: Secrets of the Past," "Under the Sea," "Grand Canyon Adventure," "Wild Ocean," "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs."ï¿ 1/2 Buhl Planetarium: "A Traveler's Guide to Mars,"ï¿ 1/2"Stars Over Pittsburgh," "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."ï¿ 1/2 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. Sun.: "We Can!" roller-skating with the all-girl roller derby team Steel City Roller Demons, noon-3 p.m.; Tues.: "Food and Nutritional Needs of Young Children," 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ongoing events/exhibits: "Exploring Trees Inside and Out," ends Sun. Art activities: Create With Clay, Tool Belt Times, Tot Time, Musical Movements, Take Apart Classes, 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 person on Thursdays. Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. Exhibits: "Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation," 2nd & 3rd floors, ongoing; "Pittsburgh at 250," Great Hall, through July; "The Darkest Month," Mogovern Gallery. Also: Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults; $9 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. 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.

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914. "Tropical Forest, Headwaters of the Amazon," features the unique cultures and ecosystems around the Amazon River, through Dec., 2010. 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.

HISTORICAL PLACES
*** Denotes special event or opening

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. $4-$5.

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

***DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton, 412-486-0563 or DepreciationLandsMuseum.org. Sun.: "Friendship Day," 1-4 p.m. Features the Old Economy Orchestra and 18th-century activities and crafts. Free admission. 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. Opens 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. Adults $15, $10 kids ages 2-11. 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.

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. Admission: adults $6, seniors $5, students $3, children under 6 free.

HARTWOOD ACRES Allegheny County Park. 22-room Tudor mansion, former home of John and Mary Lawrence, features teas, daily mansion tours and other events. Grounds include hiking and walking trails, dog park, open dusk to dawn. For tour reservations and prices, call 412-767-9200.

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, 724-282-0123. "A Collector's Passion." Exhibit of Chinese and Japanese art and artifacts covering the Neolithic era to modern times. Also, a large collection of Meissen porcelain. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., noon to 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. "Harmony in Wood: Furniture of the Harmony Society," through Dec. 31; 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. Traditional methods of shearing sheep, carding, spinning and weaving wool, and cooking are demonstrated. 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, $2 on special event days.

PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256. Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. Weekday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; weekend 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Admission is $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (62+) and $5 for Children ages 3-15, under age 3 is free. Family rate $30. For more information call 724-228-9256 or visit the website at www.pa-grolley.org.

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.

PROVIDENCE PLANTATION FOUNDATION LIVING HISTORY CENTER 300 Textor Hill Road, Evans City, 724-538-8818, frontier-history.org. Presents re-enactments of frontier life in Western Pennsylvania during the 18th-century. $10 adults; $5 kids under age 12. Open by appointment only.

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. $5 adults; $3 seniors, children 5 and older; under 5 free.

RIVERS OF STEEL Homestead, 412-464-4020, riversofsteel.com. Preserves, interprets, and manages the historic, cultural, and natural resources related to Big Steel and its industries. Bost Building Exhibits: "Safety First," shows how industrial workers are bombarded with safety messages through films, posters and more, through Dec. 31; Restored rooms from 1892, when Bost Building was the Amalgamated Assocation of Iron and Steel Workers headquarters during the Homestead Lockout and Strike. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free admission.

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley 412-741-4487, sewickleyheightshistory.org. Showcases the country homes and equestrian lifestyle of Pittsburgh's early industrialists with photos, film, antique cars and carriages. 3-5 p.m. weekdays, noon-2 p.m. Sat. Tours available by appointment. Free admission.

SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. Exhibit: "Slave to Soldier,"ï¿ 1/2 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.

WESTINGHOUSE CASTLE 325 Commerce St., Wilmerding, 412-825-3000. Headquarters of George Westinghouse. Housed the general offices of the Westinghouse Airbrake Company and the personal offices of George Westinghouse and his brother Herman. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., for tours of the building, art gallery, museum, and 0-gauge train display. $5 adults, $8 family, $3 seniors, kids, students. www.wilmerdingrenewed.org.

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.

EVERYTHING ELSE

VENTURE OUTDOORS FESTIVAL Point State Park, Downtown. 9th annual festival includes kayaking, biking, dragon boats, rock climbing, fishing and more. Free. Held rain or shine. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. www.ventureoutdoors.org.

DANCE ALLOY THEATER BENEFIT CONCERT New Hazlett Theater, Northside. Sean Jones, an internationally renowned jazz composer and trumpeter, performs with his band Mission Statement. $40, $50 VIP seating. Proceeds benefit Dance Alloy Theater. Sun. 6:30 p.m. Tickets and details: www.dancealloy.org or 412-363-4321.

WALK & DINE Downtown. Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership sponsor a tour through various Downtown residences for potential residents. Includes food and drinks from Downtown restaurants at each location. $60. Wed. 5-11 p.m. Details: www.downtownpittsburgh.com or 412-566-4190.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Allegheny West District. The celebration includes a demonstration of ironwork in gardens, high tea and tour of homes on Klee Row. Participants should meet at Calvary United Methodist Church, corner of Beech and Allegheny Ave. Sat. 2:30 p.m. $40. Details: www.alleghenywest.info or 412-323-8884.

PITTSBURGH RECORD & CD CONVENTION Radisson Hotel, Greentree, 412-922-8400. Record/CD swap features national and regional vendors. Porky Chedwick will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 412-331-5021.

GUITAR AND BASS RETREAT St. Francis University, Loretto. 5th annual retreat is part of "Arts in the Moutains, Sumer Music and Arts Festival." Includes free concerts, four days of workshops and master classes, jam sessions and more. July 30-Aug. 2. Details: www.billburke.net or 1-814-472-3012.

HIP HOP WEEK CELEBRATION Shadow & Ave Lounges, East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Performances by E-Dot, Ricky P, Joey Fatz and more. Sun. 9 p.m.

GEMINI TALENT SHOWCASE Gemini Theater, Point Breeze, 412-243-6464. Proceeds benefit theater projects. Event includes an auction, silent auction and bake sale. $10 adults, $5 kids. Tickets: 412-243-5201.

AUDITIONS

COMTRA THEATRE For the musical "Oklahoma!" At the theater, Route 19, Cranberry, June 6 and 7. Bring a prepared Broadway-style song and be ready to read and dance. Information, appointment: 724-773-9896.

THE MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH Auditioning for the 2009-10 season, volunteer singers and paid core members. Contact Shannon Wagner at 412-596-6261 to schedule an audition at themendelssohnchoir.org.