IT'S A BLOCK THING Sat. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Homewood YMCA, 7140 Bennett St., Homewood.

BURTNER HOMESTEAD STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: $3/adults; free admission, youth. Burtner Homestead, Natrona Heights (June 19, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.). 724-224-7999.

CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT: Old Bedford Village (June 19-20). 1-800-238-4347.

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA: Palace Theatre, Fri., 8 p.m. $54.50-$29. 1-800-745-3000.

MATES OF STATE/FREE ENERGY/TODD BARRY: Mr. Small's, Fri., 8 p.m. $15. 1-866-468-3401.

COYOTE GRACE: Club Cafe, Fri., 7 p.m. $8. 1-866-468-3401.

ANA POPOVIC/JOHN NEMETH: Moondog's, Fri., 9 p.m. $18-$20. 412-828-2040.

BLITZEN TRAPPER: Diesel, Sat., 7 p.m. $14-$16. 1-888-718-4253.

LUCKY TUBB: Thunderbird Cafe, Sat.,9 p.m. $10-$12. 1-888-718-4253.

THE RED WESTERNS/BOOKMOBILE: Brillobox, Sat. 10 p.m. $5. 1-866-468-3401.

THE CLARKS: Trib Amphitheatre, Sat.,7 p.m. $25-$28. 1-800-745-3000.

AMY COOK/ALICIA ROMANO: Club Cafe, Sat., 7 p.m. $10. 1-866-468-3401.

ATLAS/THE ELECTRIC SHEEP/THE STONE: Club Cafe, Sat., 10:30 p.m. $7. 1-866-468-3401.

YES & PETER FRAMPTON: The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Sun., 7 p.m. $39.95-$59.95. 1-800-745-3000.cq

CARLOS MENCIA: Byham Theater, Sun., 6 p.m. $36.50. 412-456-6666.

THE BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW/ALL TIME LOW/BOYS LIKE GIRLS: Trib Amphitheatre, Wed., 12:30 p.m. $32.50 advance; $35. 1-800-745-3000.

THE RAGBIRDS/SHELFLIVE: Club Cafe, Wed., 10:30 p.m. $7. 1-866-468-3401.

JOHN FULLBRIGHT: Club Cafe, Wed., 7 p.m. $10. 1-866-468-3401.

MILLERDANCE "I Look at You and I See Myself," SPACE Gallery, Downtown. Fri-Sat. 8:30 p.m., $15. www.marymillerdanceco.org.

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***ALADDIN Children's theater. The Petite Players at The Grand Theatre, 207 S. Second Ave. Elizabeth. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; 8; 412-384-0504 or www.elizabethgrand.com.

ART Yasmina Reza's comedy. Pittsburgh Public Theater, The O'Reilly Theater, Downtown. Through June 27; Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m.; some exceptions; $31-$50 s/s disc. 412-316-1600 or www.ppt.org.

BROADWAY ON COURSIN A children's musical revue. McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. ends Sun.; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $7-$5. 412-673-1100.

***CURTAINS A Tony-award winning musical whodunit starring Sally Struthers. Pittsburgh CLO at the Benedum Center, Downtown. Tues. through June 27; Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m.; $26.50-$70.50; 412-456-6666.

EVERYBODY LOVES OPAL Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, off Route 22, Delmont. Through June 26; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $13-$16. 724-468-5050.

MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL South Park Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Through June 26; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$6. 412-831-8552.

THE FROG PRINCESS South Park Children's Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Mon. through June 23; Mon.-Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.; some exceptions; $2; 412-831-8552.

MISS SAIGON Pittsburgh CLO at the Benedum Center, Downtown. Ends Sun.; Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m.; $26.50-$70.50; 412-456-6666.

***CINDERELLA Children's musical. Looking Glass Theater at Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 S. North Strabane. Wed. through July 10; Wed. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 1:30 p.m.; $8-$9; 724-745-6300 or www.littlelake.org.

GETTING SARA MARRIED A comedy that looks at the funny things that happen when someone is getting married. The Red Barn Players, Route 228, Ellwood-Zelienople Road, Franklin Township. Ends Sat.; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; $10. 724-773-7150.

***LION IN THE STREETS Judith Thompson's tale of a child ghost in search of her killer. Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, The Jackman Building, 521 Penn Ave., Thurs. through June 27; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; June 27, 2 p.m.; $15-$12; 412-394-3353.

***THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Tony award winning musical about a quirky class of outsiders. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 S. North Strabane. Through June 12; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $12-$17; 724-745-6300 or www.littlelake.org.

'S WONDERFUL: THE NEW GERSHWIN MUSICAL A musical celebration of George and Ira Gershwin. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Sept. 5; Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. 1 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; $34.50-$39.50; 412-456-6666 or 412-325-1582 (group sales).

PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Thurs.: Pittsburgh Improv Jam $3; Fri.: Salsa Fridays; Sat.: John McIntire Comedy Show, $5; (free with Cultural Trust ticket); doors 9:30 p.m.; 412-281-3973.

***PEACE, LOVE AND MURDER McCaffery Mysteries at South Park Clubhouse, 2200 Brownsville Road, South Park Sat. at 7 p.m.; $35 (includes dinner, tax, etc.). 1-800-719-0998. Reservations encouraged.

REMUS TALES Johnny Appleseed Children's Theatre at Apple Hill Playhouse, 275 Manor Road, Delmont. Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 11 a.m. $7-$8; 724-468-5050.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS The Theatre Factory KidWorks, Cavitt Ave. & Third St., Trafford; Fri., 7:30 p.m.; $6; 412-374-9200; www.TheTheatreFactory.com.

***THE WEDDING SINGER Musical based on the hit movie. Noble Theatre Productions at Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; $15-$10; 724-396-2543.

***THE WIZARD OF OZ The Washington Community Theatre, Washington Park Main Pavilion, Washington. Tues. through June 27; nightly at 8 p.m.; $10-$12; 724-225-0140.

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA Moonlit Matinee Film Festival at Oaks Theater, Oakmont. Fri. 10 p.m.; Sat. midnight. 412-828-6311.

FREE FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL Rave Cinemas North. "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs." Tues. and Wed. 10 a.m. Free. www.ravemotionpictures.com.

FREE KIDS SUMMER FILM FEST SouthSide Works Cinemas. "The Tooth Fairy," Tues. 11 a.m. Free.

JULIE & JULIA Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park: Flagstaff Hill, Schenley Park, Wed., dusk. 412-422-6426 or www.citiparks.net.

MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park: Brookline Memorial Park, Oakridge Street, Thurs.; Arsenal Park, 39th and Butler streets, Lawrenceville, Fri.; Grandview Park Bailey Avenue, Mount Washington, Sat.; Flagstaff Hill, Schenley Park, Sun.; Beatty Street, East Liberty, Mon.Dusk. 412-422-6426 or www.citiparks.net.

SHANE Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Summer Vacation series. Regent Square Theater, Edgewood. Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.

TWILIGHT: NEW MOON Strand Theater, 119 North Main, Zelienople. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $4-$5. 724.742.0400.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park: Riverview Park, Observatory, Sat.; West End/Elliott Overlook, Tues. Dusk. 412-422-6426.

museum LISTINGS

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Twisted Pair: Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol," through Sept. 5; "Jose Rufino: Blots & Figments," through July 18; "Bunny Redux," ends Sat.; "Bunny Yeager: The Legendary Queen of Pin-up," ends Sat.; Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art. Closed Mon.

AUGUST WILSON CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE Downtown, 412-258-2700. Ongoing exhibits depicting African-American life. Daily.

***CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. Sat.: "Life A Journey Through Time," Frans Lanting's epic photographic project with 64 images from organisms to landscapes, through Jan. 9, 2011; Hillman Hall, "Pittsburgh Adorned: Classic to Contemporary," 80 pieces from the private collections, through Oct. 17; Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries: Featuring decorative arts from around the world. ; Permanent collections. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Small but Sublime," Intimate 19th Century American Landscapes," 20 American artists from the Hudson River School to American impressionism, through Sept. 5. Permanent collections of paintings and gilded decorative arts. Private tours available. Closed Mon.

HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Botanicals: Environmental Expressions in Art," through June 30. Closed Sat.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Nothing is Impossible," new works by Karl Burke, Rhona Byrne, Brian Griffiths, and Dennis McNulty, through Aug. 8; Permanent installation art by Greer Lankton, Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Washed in the Blood: The Paintings of Ben Jones," through Aug. 21; "Forbidden: Forever Cuba," through Aug. 14; Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 814-269-7234. "An American Landscape: Interpretations of the Artist," through Sept. 10; Closed Sat.-Sun.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier. "America's Spirit Revealed: Photographs by Skip Allen," through July 24; Closed Mon.

TOONSEUM Bruno Building, Downtown, 412-232-0674. "The Art of Akira," through July 25. Permanent collection and exhibits on the history of cartooning. Closed Mon.-Tues.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "The Westmoreland Juried Biennial" regional artist exhibition, through July 4: "Born of Fire: The Valley Work," ongoing; Permanent collections. Closed Mon.-Tues.

*** Denotes Special Event

AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011. "To Speak Her Heart: Leslie Golomb and Barbara Goldman," an exhibit of mixed-media artists' books, lithographs, and installation, through June 30. Closed Sat.

BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-88580 "The 10th Anniversary Exhibition Celebration, ends Sat. Closed Mon.

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY 724-938-5244. "Beyond Clemente," through Aug. 24. Closed Mon.

FATHER RYAN ART CENTER McKees Rocks, 412-771-3052. "Impressions of Pittsburgh" photography by A. Brabham, through June 26.

FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 860-6028. Sat.: "Tribute Show: A Dedication to John Metzler," through July 3. Closed Sun.-Wed.

FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. Pittsburgh Society of Artists, "urban dreams" A group show, juried by Kathleen Zimbicki. through July 9. Closed Mon-Wed.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES Oakland. "Interstitial," a group photography show by local artist collective Ag Works, through Aug. 1; Closed Mon.-Tues.

GALLERY 30 Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Doug Brown, Winter Paintings," through Aug. 31; Closed Sun.-Mon.

***GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. Fri.: Mary Culbertson-Stark and Randie Snow, Mirror Play," AAP centennial exhibit, through July 24, opening reception, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY ON 43RD ST. Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. "Recent Work by Dulan Critchfield-Sales," paintings, through July 2. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GREENSBURG GARDEN AND CIVIC CENTER Greensburg, 724-836-3074. "Norwin Art League Annual Membership Show," through June 30. Closed Sun.

JAMES GALLERY West End, 412-922-9800. "A Thousand Words," photography by Donald Robinson, through June 26. Closed Sun.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Watercolors by Marci Mason," and "Good Vibrations," both though June 26. Closed Sun.

MATTHEWS ART GALLERY Bellevue. "A Fixation on Fiber," fiber artist Mayota Willette Hill in her first solo exhibition, through June 30.

MERRICK ART GALLERY New Brighton, 724-846-1130. "Print Exhibition by John Hanna and Tom Norulak," through July 18; Closed Sun.-Mon.

MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY South Side, 412-441-4282. "Selections From the Foundation Collection," through Aug. 14. Open Wed. and Sat.

MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "Secrets: Nudes From the Muslim World," nude photo-paintings by Gregory Scott Williams Jr., through June 26; Closed Sun.-Tues.

NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "Botanical Portraits and More," through June 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.

PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. "Olga Brindar, In The Threshold," a collection of drawings -- a foray into death, sleep and dreams, through June 30. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "EXPERtease," a joint show of glass works through June 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS "Fiberart 2010," a exhibition of contemporary fiberart representing 84 artists from 14 countries will be held at the through Aug. 22; Information: www.fiberartinternational.org.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "Three Strange Adventures; The Art of Maggie Taylor," through Aug. 21; Permanent collections. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***SIRANI GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-422-2121. "Shades of Green," Quilts by AAP artists, through June 30; Closed Mon.

SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Congo/Women," Traveling photo exhibition highlights beauty and strength of women and girls of the Democratic Republic of Congo, through July 25. Closed Mon.

SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Standing Out from the Crowd," photography exhibit juried by Sylvia Ehler, through July 2. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Fiberart 2010," an exhibition of contemporary fiberart representing 84 artists from 14 countries will be held through Aug. 22. www.fiberartinternational.org.

TRINITY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412687-2458. "House Artist Exhibit," ten local Pittsburgh artists present new work, through June 26.

WORLD WEST GALLERY Washington, 724-225-4663. "Honoring Charles C. Pitcher, 1927-2009," Works by Forquer, Pitcher, Basatoni, Marsula and more, through Sept. 13.

OUTDOOR CONCERTS

MEGAN INTERMISSION SUITE & COURTYARD Palace Theatre, Greensburg, 724-836-1123. Thurs.: Tommy Johnson, 6 p.m.

SOUTHSIDE WORKS South Side, 412-481-1750. Fri.: Boilermaker Jazz Band, 6 p.m.

SUMMERSOUNDS St. Clair Park, Greensburg, 724-838-4323. Fri.: Dr. Zoot, 7 p.m.

IN THE CLUBS

rock

ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Fri.: Get Your Rocks Off Music Festival w/ The Hitchcock Curse, Kaj, Naturally Delightful, Color Me Blind, Angelight, The Spiffies, A Vision Within, 9 p.m., $10-$12; Sat.: Festival- Strung Theoretic, The Usual Suspects, Tobacco Road, Third Nature, more. $10-$12; Gorilla Productions Battle of the Bands, 4 p.m., $8 in advance, $10 at the door.

AMBRIDGE AMERICAN LEGION 724-266-5623. Sat.: The Enablers, 9 p.m.

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE McCandless, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.

BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Fri.: Night of a Thousand Pee Wees, 10 p.m., $5, Sat.: The Red Western, Bookmobile, Thee Shopkeepers, 9:30 p.m.

CEDAR GROVE Avella, 724-587-0809. Sat.: Daniels & McClain, 9 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: The Rhythm Shakers, 8:30 p.m.

DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, Allegheny County, 412-489-5631. Sat.: Headstock, 9:30 p.m.

FERGUSON'S PUB South Fayette, 412-564-5292. Fri.: Daniels & McClain, 9:30 p.m.

GENO'S RESTAURANT Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Fri.: Jess Sides; Sat.: Connor Gilbert, 9 p.m.

HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Thurs.: Max House & the Perkulators, 6:30 p.m. (outside), "Who's Your Daddy?" featuring Joe & Johnny Grushecky, Dave & Casey Hanner, Ned & Anthony Rankin, Jim & Daniel DiSpirito, Bob & Shani Banerjee and more father-and-child combinations, 8:30 p.m., $12.

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

HOUSE OF CHEN'S Cranberry, 724-776-7670. Sat.: King's Ransom, 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY'S UNION RESTAURANT Unity, 724-423-2528. Sat.: The Dave Iglar Band, 9:30 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Wed.: John Eddie, 8 p.m.

PGH MILLHOUSE GRILL Blawnox, 412-571-8351. Fri.: The Dave Iglar Band, 10 p.m.

RIVERS CASINO North Shore, 412-231-7777. Fri.: Dancing Queen; Sat.: In Transit, 9:30 p.m.

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

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Jetty Boys, Red Rockets, Shut Outs, 10 p.m.; Fri.: Come to Dust, Gigantis, Rebreather, 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Hillbilly Hellcats, Johnny Love & Speed, Supercharged Suicide, 10:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: Bear Cub, 9 p.m.; Mon.: Burkina Electric, 8 p.m.

WOODEN NICKEL Monroeville, 412-372-9750. Fri.: Groove Doctors, 8 p.m.

WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Thurs.: Johnny Holiday; Fri.: The Messengers; Sat.: Ozo Remedy, 10 p.m.

WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Fri.: Max House & the Perkulators, 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Higher Ground, 9 p.m.; Sun.: Ian Arthurs Band, 5 p.m.; Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7 p.m.

AVONWORTH COMMUNITY PARK Kilbuck, 412-766-1700. Wed. Mahajibee Blues, 7 p.m.

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

HEY ANDY'S Monogahela, 724-258-4755. Fri.: The Eldorado Kings, 9:30 p.m.

HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Sat.: Yinzide Out, 9 p.m.

INN TERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Fri.: Michael Todd, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles and the Rhythm Aces 4 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Ana Popovic and John Nemeth, 9 p.m.; Shot O' Soul w/the Katie Simone Band, 9 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Fri.: Jill West and Blues Attack, 10 p.m.

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

SAWDUST SALOON Penn Hills, 412-241-9101. Thurs.: Strange Brew, 8 p.m.

SHAFTON FIRE HALL North Huntingdon, 724-863-7918. Sat.: Tim Woods CD release party w/ Mystic Knights, 9 p.m.

SKYVUE LOUNGE West Mifflin, 412-469-1119. Wed.: The Jaminators dance/jam, 9 p.m.

TILT'S PUB Richland, 724-443-5211. Sat.: Ferris Bueller's Revenge, 10 p.m.

ALAN AND RUBEN'S BAR AND GRILLE Washington, Pa., 724-223-1038. Wed.: The Dan Baker Group, 5 p.m.

ANGELO'S RESTAURANT Washington, Pa,, 724-222-7120. Fri.: The Dan Baker Group, 9 p.m.

BLUE WATER CAFE Pine, 724-831-9998. Sun.: Moorhouse Jazz featuring Keith Morehouse et al, 6 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Hubb's Groove, 9 p.m.

CAFE EURO U.S. Steel Tower, Downtown, 412-434-0800. Tue.: Boilermaker Jazz Band, noon.

CARNEGIE LIBRARY Homewood, 412-244-0480. Wed.: Jazz On The Steps with Gerald Haymon, 5:30 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Sat.: Jazz Express, 8 p.m.

FOX CHAPEL YACHT CLUB O'Hara, 412-963-0640. Sun.: Etta Cox and Al Dowe Band, 2 p.m.

FRESCOS McCandless, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Erin Burkett & Virgil Walters w/Eric Suseoff and Victor Garzotto, 8:30 p.m.

LAMPLIGHTER RESTAURANT Salem, 724-468-4545. Sun.: Wayne Macuga Big Band, 8 p.m., $10.

LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.; Fri.: Ken Karsh Trio, 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Early Jazz Appreciation w/ Roger Humphries & RH Factor 8:30 p.m.; Tues.: Early Jazz Youth w/ Sean Jones 9 p.m.

LOCKHOUSE 6 Vanport, 724-773-8091. Sat.: Vince Anthony, 6 p.m.

MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Fri.: Etta Cox; Sat.: James Hovan Trio, 8 p.m.

NIKO'S COFFEE HOUSE Robinson, Allegheny County, 412-329-6939. Thurs.: Clem Rolin/Kevin Clark and Friends, 7:30 p.m.

RIVERS CASINO North Shore, 412-231-7777. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents the Trombone Forum Big Band, 6 p.m.

ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH Moon, 412-264-4551. Sun.: Clem Rolin and the Jazz All-Stars, 7 p.m.

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

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Sheena; Sat.: Antoinette, 8 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS

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

JACKSONS RESTAURANT Moon, 412-329-1405. Fri.: Jamaican Me Jacksons (steel drum), 5 p.m.

PARADISE ISLAND Neville Island, 412-264-6570. Sun.: Ras Prophet (reggae), 5 p.m.

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

HOULIHAN'S Robinson, Allegheny County, 412-787-7050. Fri.: Harmon Creek, 9 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: The Hackensaw Boys, Slim Forsyth & the Park Lane Drifters, The Trainjumpers, 7:30 p.m.; Sat.: Lucky Tubb & and the Modern Day Troubadours, The Beagle Brothers, 10 p.m.; Sun.: Linda McRae, Slim Forsythe and Brewers Row, 8 p.m.

REGINA ELENA SOCIAL CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: NightStar, 9 p.m.

AVA LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Mon.: Open stage with the Interval Trio, 9:30 p.m.

BIRMINGHAM BRIDGE TAVERN South Side, 412-381-BREW. Thurs.: 10 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.

BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Sun.: Calliope Old Time Appalachian Jam, 6 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 Murrysville, 724-327-1660. Thurs.: Mark Cyler 9:30 p.m.

HOULIHAN'S Robinson, Allegheny County, 412-787-7050. Wed.: Open stage, 8 p.m.

HQ 132 South Huntingdon, 724-722-4450. Tues.: Randall and Gil, 8:30 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Wed.: Open Stage w/J.J. Burner, 9 p.m.

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

SAWDUST SALOON Penn Hills, 412-241-9101. Tues.: Open stage with Ron Brown, 8 p.m.

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

SHAFTON FIRE HALL North Huntingdon, 724-863-7918. Thurs.: Gil's Blues Power, 8 p.m.

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

WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Tues.: 7:30 p.m.

BRONZE HOOD LOUNGE Robinson, Allegheny County, 412-787-7240. Sat.: Matt Tichon, 9:30 p.m.

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Sat.: Amy Cook, 7 p.m.

DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Brian & Billy, 9 p.m.

DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, Allegheny County, 412-489-5631. Thurs.: Kugaranne, 9:30 p.m.; Fri.: Zig Daniels, 7 p.m.

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

FALLS CITY PUB Ohiopyle, 724-329-3000. Sun.: The Weathered Road, 3 p.m.

KELLY'S RIVERSIDE INN Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Tues.: Mark Dignam, 8 p.m.

PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Fri.: 9 p.m.; Sat.: 9 p.m.; Mon.: Acoustic Jam 7 p.m.; Wed.: Potters Reel 7 p.m.

R BAR Dormont, 412-942-0882. Sat.: Bill Young, 9 p.m.

REX THEATRE South Side, 412-323-1919. Fri.: Beth Nielsen Chapman, 9 p.m., $17.50 in advance, $20 at the door.

STEEL CITY SALOON Coraopolis, 724-218-1438. Thurs.: Corey White 7 p.m.

WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Fri.: Gary Prisby, 5 p.m.; Mon.: Hewlett & Anderson Duo 7:30 p.m.; Wed.: Jack Mosley and Corned Beef & Curry, 5 p.m.

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

FUNNY BONE Radisson, Green Tree, 412-920-4242. Tom Briscoe, Fri.- Sat. 8 & 10:15 p.m.

BALKAN BMCC, West Homestead, 412-461-6188. Sat.: 7:30 lesson, dance 8:30 p.m.

BALLROOM American Legion, White Oak, 412-672-7994. Mon.: Al Louis Band, 8 p.m.

BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Mikey Dee Band, 8:30 p.m.

BALLROOM Monaca VFW, 724-774-3449. Fri.: 7:30 p.m.

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

CAROLINA SHAG Cranberry Elks, 412-561-7777. Sat.: lesson, 8 p.m., dance, 9 p.m.

CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-654-7529. Fri.: lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.

COUNTRY Brothers Grimm, Robinson, Allegheny County 412-788-0890. Thurs.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.

COUNTRY RPM's, Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Wed.: 8:30 p.m.

COUNTRY LINE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Fri. 8:30 p.m.

DANCE, Brothers Grimm, Coraopolis, 412-788-0890. Sat.: 9:30 p.m.

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

IRISH SET & CEILI Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, Strip, 412-642-6622. Tues.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.

LINDY HOP SWING Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Shadyside, 412-421-1767. Fri.: lesson, 8 p.m.; dance, 9 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.

OLDIES Pittsburgh Area Jitterbug Club, SNPJ, South Fayette, 412-366-2138. Sat.: lesson, 8 p.m.; dance, 8:45 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.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.

SINGLES Ramada Inn, Green Tree, 412-751-5181. Fri.: 8:30 p.m.

SQUARE Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Monroeville, 412-372-6285. Sat.: 8 p.m.

SWING Wightman Dancehall, Squirrel Hill, 412-341-0292. Sat.: lesson, 8 p.m.; Boilermaker Jazz Band, 9 p.m.

WEST COAST SWING Absolute Ballroom, Larimer, 412-526-0399. Tues.: lesson, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8:30 p.m.

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CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, 412-622-3131"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." Call for hours, $15 adults, $11 children 3-18, $12 seniors.

***CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave., North Shore, 412-237-3400. Snowball Day, Mon. June 21, bring a snowball to the science center and choose what to pay for admission; Laser Shows: Fri.-Sat. Michael Jackson 7 and 9 p.m. Led Zepplin, 11 p.m., Pink Floyd midnight, $8-$2; Omnimax films (call or check the website for times): "Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure" (through Sept. 6), "Animalopolis" (through 2010) "Volcanoes of the Deep Sea" (through June 17) and "The Ultimate Wave Tahiti" (opens June 18) Call for hours and admission times.

***CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, 412-322-5058. Curious George at the Children's Museum, opens Sat. and runs through Oct. 3. Meet Curious George Live for half-hour visits on Sat. at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and on Sun. at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Museum hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $11 adults; $10 kids 2-18; under 2 free. Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Tours of Clayton, the 23-room turn-of-the-20th-century Frick mansion. Clayton admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Closed Mon.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. ". "Discover the Real George Washington: New Views From Mount Vernon" (through July 18). Also, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults; $9 seniors; $5 students.

***NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. Summer Solstice Celebration: Sat. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Father's Day, Sun. June 20: grandfathers and fathers admitted free with a paid child. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.- Sat., and noon-5 p.m., Sun. $12 adults; $11 seniors; $9.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free.

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914. "Gargoyles in the Garden," the summer flower show runs through Sept. 12. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. until 10 p.m. $12 adults; $11 students with ID and seniors 62 and older; $9 children 2-18, under 2 free.

***PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. Dragon Renaissance Festival, Sat. and Sun., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., SuperMedia Father's Day at the Zoo, Sun., fathers receive free admission when accompanied by their children. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; gates close 4:30 p.m. $13 adults; $12 seniors (60 and older); $11 children 2-13; children under 2 free.

BOOK TALK AND SIGNING Sophie Hannah, author of "The Dead Lie Down," and Nancy Picard, author of "The Scent of Rain and Lightning," discussion. Wed. at 7 p.m., Mystery Lovers Book Shop, 414 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont.

COFFEE AND CRIME BREAKFAST Michael Koryta, author of the mystery "So Cold The River." Sat. at 10 a.m. at Mystery Lovers Book Shop, 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Reservations required.Tickets at $5, which includes contintental breakfast, 412-828-4877.

FRIENDS OF THE RIVERFRONT TRAIL MIXER(ER) To benefit organization's trail development, advocacy and stewardship efforts. Former Mayor Tom Murphy to receive the Friends' Martin J. O'Malley Award. Fri. from 5:30 to 11 p.m., Mogul Mind Studios, Lawrenceville. Tickets are $50 and $35 for students with valid identification. To purchase tickets online, www.friendsoftheriverfront.org/new_pages/trailmixer.htm. For more information, www.friendsofthe riverfront.org or 412-488-0212.

MIKE STERN BNY Mellon Jazz Series. Fri. , 7:30 p.m., South Park Amphitheater. 412-835-4810.

SECOND HOMETOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL Sun. from 3 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Hartwood Park Amphitheater, Hampton. 412-767-9200.

SOUL BLAST LINE DANCING Instructor Roland Ford incorporates rhythm and blues music inclasses that begin with basic steps and finish with advanced moves. Thurs. June 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Schenley Park Skating Rink., Overlook Drive, Oakland. For more information, www.citiparks.net or 412-255-9190.

WHO'S YOUR DADDY? An all-ages benefit for the Father Ryan Arts Center featuring performances by Joe and Johnny Grushecky, Dave & Casey Hanner, Jim & Daniel DiSpirito, Ned & Anthony Rankin, Bob & Shani Banerjee, and more. Thurs. at 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe, Station Square. Tickets are $10 in advance at 412-481-7625 and $12 at the door.

WORKING ABOVE AND BELOW THE LINE Opening reception for the Giuseppe Ragozzino exhibition. Fri. June 18 from 6 to 9 p.m., Bottlebrush Gallery & Shop, 539 Main St., Harmony. The art show continues through July 11.

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