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BIG D & THE KIDS TABLE Diesel, Fri. 7 p.m. $13-$15. 1-888-718-4253.
DANDELION SNOW Garfield Artworks, Fri. 8 p.m. $6. 412-361-2262.
PAC SUN TOUR With: Saosin, Innerparty System, P.O.S., Eye Alaska, the I Drive. Altar Bar, Sat. 6 p.m. $15/$17. 1-800-745-3000
ARI HEST Thunderbird Cafe, Sat. 8 p.m. $14-$16. 1-888-718-4253.
ELLIOTT BROOD Thunderbird Cafe, Sat. 10:30 p.m. 1-888-718-4253.
LMFAO Diesel, Sun. 7 p.m. $15/$18. 1-888-718-4253.
PAC SUN TOUR Featuring Saosin, Innerparty System, P.O.S. and Eye Alaska. Sun. 6 p.m. $15-$17. 1-800-745-3000.
GAY BLADES Garfield Artworks, Mon. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
LUCAS LANTHIER Istanbul Cafe, Lawrenceville, Mon. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 412-683-1623.
LEE GREENWOOD CHRISTMAS SHOW Palace Theatre, Wed. 2 and 8 p.m. $30-$50. 724-836-8000.
SARA HAZE Thunderbird Cafe, Wed. 8 p.m. $10-$12. 412-682-0177.
ELMWOOD/BEARSKIN Club Cafe, Wed. 7:30 p.m. 1-866-468-3401.
SAVING ABEL Club Zoo, Wed. 6:30 p.m. $20. 1-800-745-3000.
DO MAKE SAY THINK Brillobox, Wed. 9:30 p.m. $12. 1-866-468-3401.
JACKYL Altar Bar, Wed. 9 p.m. Also: The Nigel Dupree Band, Ashes to Ashes and Burning Earth. $20/$22. 1-800-745-3000
holidays
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS Hartwood Acres, Hampton and Indiana townships. The 3.2-mile drive-through Christmas display, now in its 15th year, features more than 2 million lights and 300 animated characters. Benefits Salvation Army/WTAE-TV Project Bundle-Up and various local charities. Through Jan. 3. Sun.-Thurs. 6-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 6-11 p.m. $12 per car. 412-767-9200.
OGLEBAY WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Oglebay Park, Wheeling, W.Va. Six-mile drive-through display features the 12 Days of Christmas, Snowflake Tunnel, Peanuts gang plus model-train display and laser shows. A light and music show at Good Zoo at Oglebay runs every 20 minutes nightly, with 35,500 lights choreographed to holiday music from Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Through Jan. 3. Dusk-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Suggested donation $15. 1-800-624-6988.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
See also Pittsburgh Places for more holiday events.
COMPASS INN MUSEUM Route 30, Laughlintown. Restored 1799 stagecoach stop furnished with period pieces. Christmas Tours, Fri. and Sat.-Sun. 3-7 p.m.. 724-238-4983.
NEMACOLIN CASTLE Front Street, Brownsville, Route 40. Light Up Night, Fri. Nov. 27. Christmas candlelight tours with hot wassail and cookies served, Fri.-Sun.$7 adults, $4 children. 724-785-6882, www.nemacolincastle.org.
OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St., Ambridge, 724-266-4500. Sat.: Belsnickel, St. Nick's helper, visits, 10 a.m. ($22.50 per child, registration required at 724-266-4500, ext. 101).
PPG PLACE WINTERGARDEN Stanwix Street, Downtown. "Spirits of Giving From Around the World" features a 32-foot Christmas tree, an exhibit by the Pittsburgh Miniature Society and a display of life-size Santas and oil paintings representing 16 countries and Gingerbread House Display and Train Exhibit. Through Jan. 7. Mon.-Thurs. 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Free. 412-434-1900.
RINK AT PPG PLACE Downtown. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. noon-8 p.m. $7; $6 kids and seniors; $3 rental. 412-394-3641.
LIGONIER LIGHT-UP NIGHT Santa arrives at 6 p.m. Fri. 724-238-4200 or www.ligonier.com.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON PARADE Mellon Arena down Fifth Avenue to Macy's. Sat. 9-11 a.m.
SATURDAYS IN THE CITY Downtown. Strolling carolers, street performers, free horse-drawn carriage rides. Through Dec. 26. Rides depart from One Oxford Centre (11.a.m.-3 p.m.) and PPG Rink (3-8 p.m.) www.DowntownPittsburgh.com.
ZAFIRA DANCE COMPANY AND THE INDIGO World and contemporary dance featuring the bellydance collective The Indigo. Sat. 7 p.m., Rex Theatre, 1602 E. Carson St., South Side. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, www.zafiradance.com/lrs.html.
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***BABES IN TOYLAND A magical holiday treat. Gemini Theater, The Factory, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze. Sat. through Dec. 27. Sat.-Sun. 1 and 3 p.m. $9.50. 412-243-6464 or www.geminitheater.org.
***THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER A family of mischievous kids join the holiday play and discover the true meaning of Christmas. Greensburg Civic Theatre's Greasepaint Players, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Fri. 10 a.m. $8-$9 (includes Santa visit in lobby after the show). 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheatre.org
BLACKBIRD David Harrower's drama about the fallout from a scandalous affair. City Theatre, 13th and Bingham St., South Side. Through Dec. 13. No performance Nov. 26. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.. $23-$48. 412-431-2489.
FOREVER PLAID The musical Plaids return to take a shot at the fame they missed years ago. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through March 28. No performance Nov. 26. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Nov. 27 and Dec. 30 at 2 p.m.$44.50.-$34.50. 412-456-6666.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Four small-time real estate agents go to any length to unload bad real estate on prospective buyers. Barebones Productions at The New Hazlett Theater, One Allegheny Square, North Side. Ends Sun. No performance Nov. 26. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $20-$25. 1-888-71TICKET.
***IT HAD TO BE YOU Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road, Richland. Fri. through Dec. 5. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $22 (show only); $40 (with dinner). 724-444-5326 or www.keantheatre.com.
THE LITTLE FOXES Members of a wealthy clan sell their souls for greater riches and power. Helena Ruoti stars as Regina in stage adaptation of the role made famous on screen by Bette Davis. Pittsburgh Public Theater, the O'Reilly Theater, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Dec. 13. No performance Nov. 26. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; some exceptions. $15-$55. 412-316-1600.
MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS A musical version of Madeline. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19, North Strabane. Through Dec. 20. Sat.-Sun. 1:30 p.m. $14-$12. 724-745-6300.
***THE MIRACLE WORKER The true story of teacher Annie Sulllivan and her student, Helen Keller. Butler Little Theater, One Howard St., Butler. Fri. through Dec. 5. Fri.-Sat. 8:15 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m. $10. 724-287-6781 or www.bltgroup.org.
NEIGHBORHOOD 3: REQUISITION OF DOOM Jennifer Haley's futuristic thriller set in a suburban subdivision of identical houses where all the children are addicted to an online horror video game. Bricolage Theatre Company at 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8:30 p.m. game time happy hour in lobby; 9 p.m. show. $15 advance; $20 at door. 412-381-6999 or www.webbricolage.org.
PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET The best in local and regional late night entertainment. Fri.: Salsa Fridays; Sat.: The Serious Comedy Show $5 (free with Cultural trust ticket); doors open at 10 p.m. 412-281-3973.
THE QUEENS Normand Chaurette's drama about six women who would vie to be queen. Pittsburgh Playhouse Repertory Company, Craft Ave., Oakland. Through Dec. 13. No performances Dec. 26-30. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $24-$27. 412-621-4445.
DYNASTY Hosted by Venture Outdoors, Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, Carnegie, Fri. 4 and 8 p.m. $8 and up. www.ventureoutdoors.org.
MEN IN BLACK Strand Theater, Zelienople. Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $4-$5. 724-742-0400 or www.thestrandtheater.org.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Oaks Theater, Oakmont, Fri. midnight. 412-828-6311.
HOLLYWOOD THEATER "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947), Thurs. and Sat.; "Fritz the Cat," Thurs.; "Silent Night Deadly Night," Fri.; "Christmas Evil," Fri.; "It's Alive," Fri.; "Dead Moon Rising," Sat.; "Gremlins, Sat.; "Rocky Horror," Sat.; "Dr. Zhivago," Sun.; "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," Sun.; "Bells of St. Mary's" (1945), Tues.; "Klute," Tues-Wed.; "Baron Blood," Wed. Details at: www.hollywooddormont.com. Dormont, 412-344-1245.
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Marvels of Modernism," 12 important modernist landscapes and homes through the eyes of 10 photographers, through Jan. 3; "Unnatural Runner," a celebration of 100 years of this synthetic material, through Jan. 31; "Shepard Fairey: Supply and Demand," 20-year retrospective, through Jan. 31; "SuperTrash," the truth between trash and real art, through Jan. 31. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon.
BUTLER ART CENTER Butler, 724-283-6922. "Jasper Johns: Drawings and Prints," ends Sun. Closed Mon.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "Mary Harman, Holograms," through Jan. 31; "Larry Kagan: Shadow Art," through Dec. 27; Dennis Marsico: Face Value," through Dec. 27; Marc Sijan: Super Realistic Sculpture," ends Sun. "Nancy Crow & Anna Williams, Quilts," through Jan. 10; "Tom Cvetkovich: Site Specific Holographic Installation," through Dec. 31. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Digital to Daguerreotype: Photographs of People," through Jan. 31. Heinz Architectural Center: "Palm Springs Modern: Photographs by Julius Shulman," through Jan. 31. Permanent collection. Closed Mon.
FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Icons of American Photography: A Century of Photographs From the Cleveland Museum of Art," 59 photographs chronicling the evolution of photography, through Jan. 3. Closed Mon.
HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Botanicals: Environmental Expressions in Art," through Jan. 29. Closed Sat.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "It's all about ME Not You," permanent installation by the late Greer Lankton: "LIKENESS," group exhibition examining human depiction in the post-Warhol era, through March 21; "Gestures: An Exhibition of Small Site-Specific Works," by multiple artists, through Jan. 10; "Sarah Oppenheimer: 610-3356," architecture-based installation, through Dec. 31. Closed Mon.
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "Welcome Home! Sheila Klein," West Coast artist returns to continue her "Dress the World," exhibit, through Jan. 20. Closed Mon.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "The World at our Door: Melissa Farlow and Randy Olson," long-time contributors to National Geographic magazine, through Jan. 2. Closed Sun.-Tues.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Transformation 7: Contemporary Works in Wood," through Jan. 2; "EAT: An Art Space about Food," "Coronography," works by Craig Nutt, through March 20. One Mellon Center, Satellite gallery: "Whisper-Romance: Day and Night," works by paper maker Jiyoung Chung, ends Mon. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Jory Albright: Mindful Travels," through Jan. 9. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Allied Artists of Johnstown 77th Annual Juried Art Exhibition," through Dec. 4. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. "Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Juried Exhbition," through Feb. 13. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "Shirley Goldfarb: The Later Years," through Feb. 20. Closed Sun.
TOONSEUM Bruno Building, Downtown, 412-232-0674. "Enchanted Drawing, 100 Years of Animation," through Jan. 3. Closed Mon.-Tues.
***WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. Sat.: "Imagine Toys: The Holiday Toy Exhibition" through Jan. 18, reception party, noon-4 p.m.; "Four Perspectives on Fifty Years," pieces from the permanent collection chosen by four guest curators, through Jan. 3; Walsh Gallery: "James Osher: Three Seconds with the Master," C-Print Digital photographs, through Jan. 3. Closed Mon.-Tues.
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***ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH 420 Blvd. of the Allies, Downtown, 1-800-275-2470. Fri.: Alumni Homecoming Reception, 6 p.m.; "2009 Annual Alumni Exhibition," ends Mon.
AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. "Tempted, Misled, Slaughtered: Hitler Youth, Paul B." photographs, documents and more document how the Nazis seduced German youth into its mission, through Dec. 31; "Philip Mendlow: Body of Work," a retrospective including, paintings, works on paper, wood sculpture and more, through Dec. 18. Free. Daily.
BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. "By The Waters Edge," nature and landscape paintings by Jim Apple, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
BORELLI-EDWARDS GALLERIES Lawrenceville, 412-687-2606. "Aqueous Open, Pittsburgh Watercolor Society," ends Sat. Closed Sun-Mon.
BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. Annual Holiday Exhibition, through Jan. 2. Closed Mon.
CCAC Campus. North Side, "CCAC Faculty Art Show," through Dec. 3. Closed Sat.-Sun. 412-237-3035.
THE EASTSIDE GALLERY East Liberty. "Holiday Show," Kathleen Zimbicki, Susan Winicour, Jill Whittaker, Phiris Kathryn Sickels and more, through Jan. 9. Closed Sun.
FATHER RYAN ARTS CENTER GALLERY McKees Rocks, 412-771-3052. "From South Side to Italy and Back," paintings by Ray Sokolowski, through Dec. 5. Closed Sun. and some Sat.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "3-WAY," exhibition by Anna Mikolay, Josh Tonies, Laura Tabakman, ends Wed. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. "Lynn Deppen & Rick Jacobs," new work, through Dec. 11. Closed Sun.
FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. "zoo of (in)animate," installation by Makiko Miyamoto, ends Mon. Closed Sat.-Sun.
GALLERY ON BAUM Oakland, 412-621-2286. "Go West," California watercolors by Robert E. Wood, Ralph Hulett, Erle Loran and more, through Dec. 5. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "A Convivial Collection, New Creations by Philippe Paulin Derville, Ben Oddi, Joyce Werwie Perry, Carlos Sanchez-Vegas and Randie Snow, through Jan. 9. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY IN THE SQUARE Shadyside, 412-361-3808. "Paintings, Fall 09," by Patrick Ruane, through Dec. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ART New Castle, 724-652-2282. "The Shape of Life," ceramics by Eva Zeisel, through Dec. 31; "Recent Acquisitions From the Hoyt Collection," through Dec. 31; "Hoyt Artists Association Annual Exhibition," through Dec. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
JAMES GALLERY West End, 412-922-9800. "Location, Location, Location," 14 artists interpret 14 locations, through Dec. 30. Closed Sun.
INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley, 412-741-3036. "From Mod to Modern," Pittsburgh Associated Artists group from the 1960s display work, featuring Sylvester Damianos, Aaronel deRoy Gruber, Frances Gialamas, Peter Calaboyias, Robert Qualters, Tom Brunger, Donna H. Bolmgren, and Girts Purins, through Dec. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," a holiday exhibit, ends Sat.; "Two Guys Paintings," works by Chris Naggy and Don Wonderling, through Jan. 9; Sat.: "Sparkling," a show of holiday works of art in varied media by gallery participants, through Jan. 9 Closed Sun.
LAWRENCE HALL GALLERY Point Park University, 412-391-4100. "Frank Herbert Mason Exhibit," through March 3. Closed Sun.
LUKE & ELOY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-784-1919. "Paper or Plastic?" group show, through Jan. 16. Closed Sun.-Mon
MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. Tues.: "Views of Bellevue," a group show capturing the surrounding neighborhood, through Dec. 30; "Linda Barnicott, new works," ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "Return Engagement," Bob Bowden, watercolors, and Paul Bowden, sculpture, through Dec. 12. Closed Sun.-Tues.
REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY Carnegie Mellon University Campus, Oakland. 412-268-3168. "29 Chains to the Moon," artists' schemes for the future, through Dec. 6; Experimental Geography," group show guest curated by Nato Thompson, through Jan. 31. Closed Mon.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "When Night Falls," curated by Michael Olijnyk, new work by the Pittsburgh Society of Artists; "Seeds of Light," silk weavings and textiles by Fuyuko Matsubara; "James Thurman: Ancient 21st Century Art-i-facts," sculpture by James Thurman; "The Exchange," a collaboration by PCA and CFEVA, all through Jan. 24. Closed Mon.
PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. "Vicki Guy...still...life," paintings, through Dec. 5. Closed Sun.-Tues.
707 & 709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Decks the Walls," through Dec. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SAINT VINCENT GALLERY Latrobe, 724 805-2107. "Boniface Wimmer: An American Abbot," a exhibit of personal religious artifacts owned by Saint Vincent's founder, through Dec. 13; "The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery: Immigrant Weaving Traditions," an exhibit of antique coverlets through Dec. 11. Closed Mon.
SOUTH ARTS GALLERY Carnegie, 412-343-4499. "Seasonal Wonders," oil, watercolor and mixed media paintings Kathleen Brown Lokay, through Dec. 19. Closed Sun.-Tues.
***SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. Sun.: Annual Holiday Mart, through Dec. 6; Sat.: "Champagne and Shopping" with food and music, ($30)
WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Matter and Memory," U.S. debut of French installation artist Julien Maire, through Dec. 31. Closed Mon.
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY DOUBLE BASS RECITAL SERIES Don Evans, double bass, and Alaine Fink, piano. Wed. 8 p.m., PNC Recital Hall, Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University. 412-396-6083
PITTSBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR CONCERT SERIES Robert Kardasz. Sun. 8:30 p.m., Heinz Chapel, Oakland. Free. 412-682-6886
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY "Powerful Elegance." Manfred Honeck, conductor; Sa Chen, piano. Heinz Hall. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $17.50-$83. 412-392-4900.
RIVER CITY BRASS BAND "The Bells of Christmas." Wed. 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Library of Homestead auditorium, Munhall. $12-$14. 412-434-7222, 1-800-292-7222 or www.rcbb.com.
IN THE CLUBS
rock
ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Fri.: Jumping Jack Flash, 10 p.m., $6 in advance, $8 at the door.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE McCandless, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Fri.: Cacophony 9 p.m.; Sat.: Summer Lungs, Midge Crockett, The Young Republic, The Seedy Seeds 9 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Get Back 9 p.m.
CLADDAGH IRISH PUB SouthSide Works, 412-381-4800. Sat.: Headstock Band 9:30 p.m.
D'VINE BAR & LOUNGE Pine, 724-933-5533. Sat.: JD Eicher and the Goodnights 9:30 p.m.
THE LIBRARY South Side, 412-381-0517. Wed.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.
LEGACY LANES Baldwin Borough, 412-653-2695. Fri.: Max House & the Perkulators 8:30 p.m.
PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Fri.: theCAUSE w/Women on Top 10 p.m.
RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: Kardaz 8:30 p.m.
SEWICKLEY HOTEL Sewickley, 412-741-9457. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 8 p.m.
3-B?S LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Sat.: Witness X, 10 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: The Werks and Papadosio 10 p.m.; Fri.: Ari Hest 8 p.m.; Sat.: Sara Haze Acoustic Duo w/JD Eicher and the Goodnights 8 p.m.
T.J.'S HIDEAWAY Forward, Butler County, 724-789-7858. Sat.: Trigger 6, 10 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Fri.: The Sunkings, 10 p.m. Sat.: 10 p.m.
WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7 p.m.
AROUND THE CORNER BAR & GRILL Millvale, 412-821-0747. Sat.: Randall Troy & James Hilton w/Nowhere Road 9 p.m.
BALTIMORE HOUSE Pleasant Hills, 412-653-2800. Fri.: The Jaminators featuring Warren King 9:30 p.m.
CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri.: Souled Out 10 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Sat.: The Old School Band 9 p.m.
INN TERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Sat.: Chizmo Charles and the Rhythm Aces 4 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Tommy Castro, 9 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.
SKY VUE RESTAURANT West Mifflin, 412-466-8068. Fri.: Jimmy Adler 9:30 p.m.
VERONA MOOSE 412-828-3119. Sat: The Pawnbrokers 9 p.m.
BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Fri.: Boilermaker Jazz Band, 5 p.m.; Sat.: Andy Bianco & Dwayne Dolphin, 5 p.m.
BIG MAMMAS HOUSE OF SOUL Strip District, 412-471-2910. Sun.: Jazz on the Bridge jam session 3 p.m.
BLIND PIG New Kensington, 724-337-7008. Sat.: Erin Burkett & Virgil Waters w/John D'Amico, 9 p.m.
LEONARD'S LIVING ROOM Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Wed.: Harold Betters Quartet, 7:30 p.m.
LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.; Sat.: Orrin Evans, 8:30 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones 9 p.m.
MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Fri.: Take Two, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Gene Ludwig & Donna Bailey, 8 p.m.
RHYTHM HOUSE South Fayette, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents the Skip Peck Trio featuring Donna Peck 7 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Joe Guaricco 8 p.m.; Sat.: Vida 8 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings 8 p.m.
COMFORT INN Penn Hills, 412-244-1600. Sat.: Traxx 9 p.m.
REGINA ELENA SOCIAL CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: NiteStar 9 p.m.
AROUND THE CORNER BAR & GRILL Millvale, 412-821-0747. Sun.: Open stage hosted by Yinzide Out 7 p.m.
AVA LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Mon.: Open stage with the Interval Trio 9:30 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Calliope Songwriter Open Stage 9 p.m.
BRADFORD LOUNGE Washington, Pa., 724-225-3200. Thurs.: Acoustic open mic hosted by Tom Terling 9 p.m.
CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Mon.: AcoustiCafe Open Stage 7 p.m.
D'VINE BAR & LOUNGE Pine, 724-933-5533. Wed.: Open Stage 7:30 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.
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.
DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Book Endz 8:30 p.m.
DOUBLEHEADERS Munhall, 412-461-9208. Fri.: Matt Tichon 10 p.m.
D'VINE BAR & LOUNGE Pine, 724-933-5533. Fri.: Brian Betke Band 9:30 p.m.
ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.
GENO'S RESTAURANT Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Fri.: The Unpaid Bills, 9 p.m.; Sat.: Joel Lindsay 9 p.m.
HICKORY HEIGHTS GOLF CLUB South Fayette, 412-257-0300. Wed.: Michael Todd, 7 p.m.
HOULIHAN'S Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: Gabe Ceyrolles and Jason Danjou, 9:30 p.m.
KELLY'S RIVERSIDE INN Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Fri.: Rising Regina, 10 p.m.; Sat.: Mark Dignam Duo, 10 p.m.
PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Mon.: Acoustic Jam 7 p.m.; Wed.: Potters Reel 7 p.m.
PORT VUE PUB 412-664-0399. Sat.: Matt Tichon 9:30 p.m.
SIBA CUCINA Seven Fields, 724-741-6000. Fri.: Jeff Johns 8 p.m.
STEEL CITY SALOON Coraopolis, 724-218-1438. Thurs.: Corey White 7 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Sat.: Elliott Brood 10 p.m.
WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Fri.: Michael Todd 6 p.m.; Mon.: Hewlett & Anderson Duo 7:30 p.m.
MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Judy Marlowe, Sat.: Rose Wyner, 8:30 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. Mark Riccadona Fri.-Sat. 8 and 10:15 p.m.
HOULIHAN'S Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: Brad Ryan, Chuck Kreiger, 11 p.m.
ST. JAMES PLACE TAVERN South Side, 412-431-3222. Fri.: Name Your Own Price showcase w/Tim Dimond, John Pridmore, Carly Albert and Sean Quinn, 10 p.m.
BALLROOM American Legion, White Oak, 412-672-7994. Mon.: Frankie Carroll 8 p.m.
BALLROOM Monaca VFW, 724-774-3449. Fri.: 7:30 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-654-7529. Fri.: lesson 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m.
COUNTRY LINE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Fri. 8:30 p.m.
DANCE Brothers Grimm, Robinson, 412-788-0890. Sat. 9:30 p.m.
DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.
ENGLISH COUNTRY Friends Meeting House, Oakland, 412-683-2669. Sat.: lesson 7:15 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m.
LINE DANCE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Fri.: 7 p.m. lesson, 8 p.m. dance.
OLDIES Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sat. 8:30 p.m.
OLDIES Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Sun. 4 p.m.
SALSA Dance Cafe, Ross, 412-401-6499. Fri. 10:15 p.m.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Washington, 412-260-2531. Sat. and Mon.: Lesson, 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m.
SQUARE Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Monroeville, 412-372-6285. Sat. 8 p.m.
SWING Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave., 412-242-1005. Sun. 8 p.m.
SWING Wightman Dancehall, Squirrel Hill, 412-341-0292. Sat. 9 p.m.
WEST COAST SWING Absolute Ballroom, Larimer, 412-526-0399. Tues.: lesson 7:45 p.m., dance 8:30 p.m.
WESTERN SWING BMCC, 412-461-6188. Sat.: The Mavens, 8:30 p.m., lessons at 7:30 p.m.
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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. "Whales/Tohora," traveling exhibit from Te Papa in New Zealand. Wertz Gallery: "Time Machines: Watches From the H.J. Heinz Collection," through autumn 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. $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. Fri.: Miniature Railroad & Village featuring Fallingwater reopens. Exhibits: "roboworld"; "If A Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can't I?" Rangos Omnimax Theater: "Volcanoes of the Deep Sea," "Mysteries of the Great Lakes," "Under the Sea." 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, $10 children ages 3-12.
***CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, 412-322-5058. Artist James Maszle creates a giant floor mural using spices through Dec. 12. Tough art exhibit through Jan. 10. Fri.: KnotDance performance, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.; Sun.: Professor MiGooch roams the grounds with games and songs, noon, followed by musical presentation "Stuffee's Hoedown Picnic," about nutrition, 2 p.m.; Lee Robinson Duo, live jazz music, 1 p.m.; "I Made It! Jr. Workshop," 1 p.m.; clay classes, 1 p.m. ($5 per child).Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $11 adults; $10 kids 2-18; under 2 free. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
***FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Tours of Clayton, the 23-room turn-of-the-20th-century Frick mansion, featuring holiday decorations in the spirit of the early 1900s and customs of calling on and receiving visitors during the Gilded Age. Seasonal craft workshops and other activities. $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Closed Mon.
GATEWAY CLIPPER CRUISES Station Square. Blues And Barbeque Cruise with Jill West and Blues Attack. Gateway Clipper Fleet, Sat.; board 7 p.m., depart 8 p.m. $18 Santa Fun Cruises Fri.-Sun. ; Holiday Captains Dinner Cruise Sat. 6:30 p.m. . 412-355-7980 or www.gatewayclipper.com.
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. Exhibits: "Behind the Scenes With the Pittsburgh Steelers: Photos by Mike Fabus," through Feb. 7; "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War and Lincoln Slept Here," through Jan. 3; "Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation," 2nd & 3rd floors, ongoing. Also: Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Open 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. Ongoing events: Migration Hike, daily, 10:30 a.m.; Junior Veterinarians, Mon. 10:30 a.m.; Birding Walk, daily 10:30 a.m.; Little Peepers Story Time, Tues.10:30 a.m.; Penguin Connection ($40, advance registration required); Trainer for a Day ($250, advance registration required). Daily event schedule: Free-flight bird show Wed.-Sun. 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.; Penguin Talk, 10:45 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Wetland Feedings, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Penguin Feeding, noon and 3:30 p.m.; Feed the Rainbow Lorikeets, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Tropical Forest Feeding, 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Vet Window, 12:30 p.m.; Penguin Painting, 2:30 p.m. Trainer Tour, 3 p.m. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., and noon-5 p.m. Sun. $10 adults; $9 seniors; $8.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free.
NATIONALITY ROOMS Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, 412-624-6000. Rooms designed to reflect the ethnic heritage of Pittsburgh's immigrants are dressed for the holidays through Jan. 10. Narrated tape tours are available, without prior reservation, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $3 adults; $1 kids 8-18.
***PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914. Santa appears Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec. 20; "Life in the Gardens: Frabel Glass at Phipps," through January. 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. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; gates close 4 p.m. $12 adults; $11 seniors (60 and older); $10 children 2-13; children under 2 free.
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AIR HERITAGE MUSEUM & AIRCRAFT RESTORATION FACILITY Beaver County Airport, Beaver Falls, 724-843-2820. Historic planes displayed, restored and flown. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, donations accepted.
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. Exhibits on pioneer living in Western Pennsylvania. Tues., Thurs., Sat. noon-3 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children; special event days $5 adults, $3 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 foothills. 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.
***HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County, 1-888-821-4822. Washington Mission Commemoration marking the then-21-year-old George Washington's mission seeking the withdrawl of the French from the region, precipitating the French & Indian War. Fri.: 45-minutes hikes commemorating the 1753 mission will depart at 11 and 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. ($5 per person, $12 per family; reservation not required but encouraged). Seasonal display of the Yobp-Eckstein log house village and toy railroad. Tours 1-4 p.m. daily, except Mon. Guided tours: $5 adults; $2 children. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, free for children under 6.
***HARTWOOD ACRES Allegheny County Park, 412-767-9200. The mansion is decorated for the holidays. Candlelight Tours Tues.-Wed 5-8 p.m. by reservation.
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 large collection of Meissen porcelain. Tues.-Sat. 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.
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, $2 on special event days.
***PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org. Children and families can ride with Santa on vintage trolleys, Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+) and $5 for children 3-15, free under age 3. Family rate $30. For more information: 724-228-9256 or 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. 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," 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 Association of Iron and Steel Workers headquarters during the Homestead Lockout and Strike. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission for members; others: $3 adults, children $1.
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. Weekdays 3-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-2 p.m. Tours by appointment. Free admission.
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 black veterans, 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, www.wilmerdingrenewed.org. Headquarters of George Westinghouse. Housed the general offices of the Westinghouse Air Brake Co. 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.
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, www.woodvilleplantation.org. 18th-century home of Gen. John and Presley Neville. Historical artifacts, furniture and documents show how Pittsburgh's wealthiest citizens lived from 1780-1820. Guided tours Sun. 1-4 p.m. $5, $10 per family; under 12, free.
BOOK SIGNING Diane Acerni, author of "Kittanning." Sat. 1-4 p.m. Borders Books & Music, Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer. 724-275-5820.
PITTSBURGH RECORD & CD CONVENTION XXIX National and local of vendors of recorded music, including LPs, 45s and compact discs as well as memorabilia. Special appearance by "Chilly Billy" Cardille. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Greentree Radisson Hotel. Free. 412-331-5021.
SUNDAY POETRY & READING SERIES Renee Alberts, Sun. 2 p.m., First Floor Quiet Reading Room, main branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Ave, Oakland. 412-622-3114.
PITTSBURGH SAVOYARDS For "The Mikado." At the theater, Catherine Thomas Theatre, Benedictine Center, Ross. Mon.-Tues. 7:30-9 p.m. Prepare a song -- Gilbert & Sullivan (preferred), standard musical theater or classical. Accompanist provided. Bring headshot and resume. No appointments necessary. Information: www.pittsburghsavoyards.org or 412-734-8476.
GREENSBURG CIVIC THEATRE For Neil Simon's "Last of the Red Hot Lovers." At Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m. Casting one man and woman, middle-aged and one woman, 20s. Information: 724-836-PLAY.
PITTSBURGH FILMMAKERS/PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS PF/PCA invites all artists living within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh to apply for solo and group exhibitions. Shows are scheduled from January through December. Proposals for 2010 must be postmarked by Dec.4, with $35 processing fee. Information: www.pittsburgharts.org.
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