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TRAIN/BUTCH WALKER & THE BLACK WIDOWS Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland, Thurs. 8 p.m. $35.50-$30.50. 1-800-745-3000.
APRIL SMITH AND THE GREAT PICTURE SHOW Club Cafe, Thurs. 10:30 p.m. Also: Rising Regina. $7. 1-866-468-3401.
FRANCIS DUNNERY Club Cafe, Thurs. 7 p.m. $18-$25. 1-866-468-3401.
MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA W/THE FEATURES Mr. Small's, Thurs. 7 p.m. $14-$17. 1-866-468-3401.
GAITHER HOMECOMING Mellon Arena, Fri. 7 p.m. $38.25-$44.75. 1-800-745-3000.
JENNIFER KNAPP/DEREK WEBB Club Cafe, Fri. 7 p.m. Sold out. 1-866-468-3401.
TODAY THE MOON, TOMORROW THE SUN/PERSONA NON GRATA Club Cafe, Fri. 10:30 p.m. $8. 1-866-468-3401.
SEVEN MARY THREE/SMALL TOWN SLEEPER/BISHOP CLAY Altar Bar, Fri. 8 p.m. $20-$22. 1-800-745-3000.
BISONBC/BLACK COBRA 31st Street Pub, Fri. 10 p.m. $8. 412-391-8334.
LIONEL LOUEKE TRIO & GRETCHEN PARLATO BAND Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Fri. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.
COREY HARRIS/PHIL WIGGINS Carnegie Lecture Hall, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $35 advance; $40 at door. 412-394-3353.
BATTERY/SUBSTITUTE Altar Bar, Sat. 10 p.m. $8-$10. 1-800-745-3000.
UNCLE KRACKER/REHAB Ches-A-Rena, Sat. 7 p.m. $17. 1-800-745-3000.
PAUL THORN Diesel, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $17-$20. 1-888-718-4253.
VNV NATION/SITD/PROMETHEUS BURNING Mr. Small's, Sat. 8 p.m. $20. 1-866-468-3401.
PAUL THORN Diesel, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $17-$20. 1-888-718-4253.
GIRLS IN TROUBLE/THE EXTRAORDINAIRES Garfield Artworks, Sun. $8. 412-361-2262.
MATTHEW GOOD/AUTOMATIC LOVELETTER Mr. Small's, Mon. 8 p.m. $15. 1-866-468-3401.
BE MY DOPPELGANGER/THE DOPAMINES Garfield Artworks, Mon. 8 p.m. $10. 412-361-2262.
DAVID GRAY Benedum Center, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $37.50-$47.50. 412-456-6666.
SOUTH MEMPHIS STRING BAND: Club Cafe, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.
LUKAS LIGETI Garfield Artworks, Tues. 8 p.m. $10. 412-361-2262.
AN HORSE Thunderbird Cafe, Tues. 8 p.m. $12-$14. 1-888-718-4253.
HENRY ROLLINS New Hazlett Theater, Wed. 8 p.m. $32.50. 1-877-435-9849.
BONE THUGS & HARMONY Mr. Small's Wed. 8 p.m. Also: Myztery n Sneek, KyD Kahlil, Miss Kennedy. $25. 1-866-468-3401.
DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Diesel, Wed. 6:30 p.m. $18. 1-800-745-3000.
AUDRA MAE/CHRISTIAN TRICH Club Cafe, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $8-$10. 1-866-468-3401.
Festivals
LATIN AND CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Pittsburgh's 30th annual festival, Sat. noon, William Pitt Union Latin dancing 10 p.m.. Free. lavst12@pitt.edu, 412-648-7394 or www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/events/festival.html.
PITTSBURGH ARTS & CRAFTS SPRING FEVER FESTIVAL Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. New Monroeville Convention Center, 135 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. Free parking. Admission. 724-836-4577.
SPRING CELEBRATION AND EGG HUNT Fri. 5 p.m., West Penn Park, Polish Hill.
SPRING CRAFTS FAIR Proceeds benefit Prime Time Adult Care. Sat. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park. 412-835-6661.
AMETHYST BELLYDANCE GROUP Sun. 2 p.m., Quiet Reading Room, Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 412-622-3114.
ART OF THE MOMENT The Three10 Moment choreographers and artist Jason Strohm, who will be painting dances as they are performed. Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 6 p.m. Father Ryan Arts Center, 420 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $8-$20. www.three10moment.org.
CORNING WORKS: THE GLUE FACTORY PROJECT "A Seat at the Table." Choreographer Beth Corning brings together five other dancers over 40. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. New Hazlett Theater, Six Allegheny Square East, North Side. $23-$30; Sun. performance pay-what-you-can. 1-888-718-4253 or www.showclix.com.
PARADOSI CHRISTIAN BALLET COMPANY "A Walk With Paul" and "Project Grace." Wed. 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2541 Edgewood Drive, Upper St. Clair. 412-854-3137.
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ALICE Anderson and Goldbogen's dark take on the Lewis Carroll tale "Alice in Wonderland." University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre at the Studio Theatre, Cathedral of Learning, Oakland. Through April 3. $7-$22. 412-624-7529.
***BYOB: BRING YOUR OWN BARD Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks' "Fools" fundraiser. Bring copies of your favorite Shakespeare sonnets and scenes to read. Te Cafe, 2000 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. $10 donation. 412-404-8531.
CHILDREN OF EDEN Schwartz and Caird musical based on the book of Genesis. Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Cranberry. Through April 3. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $15. 724-773-9896.
***CINDERELLA The classic story gets a makeover. Greasepaint Players, Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, Greensburg. Sat. 1 and 4 p.m. $5-$7. 724-836-8000.
COLLECTED STORIES Lisa is called for a tutorial with her professor, Ruth. Their dedication is tested when Ruth sees ambition eclipse Lisa's devotion. Terra Nova Theatre Group at Washington Community Arts and Cultural Center, Washington. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $15-$10. 724-222-1475.
***GUYS AND DOLLS Frank Loesser's classic musical. Stage Right at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $18-$22. 724-836-8000.
FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROVS Cathedral of Learning Studio Theatre, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. Fri. 11 p.m. $3. 412-624-7529.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Tim Hartman stars as the wicked Potiphar in this Webber and Rice musical based on the Old Testament story of Joseph. Pittsburgh Musical Theater, The Byham Theater, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$50. 412-456-6666 or www.pgharts.com.
***THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Lucas and Guettel's Tony Award-winning musical. Point Park University's Conservatory Theater at the Playhouse, Oakland. Fri. through April 3. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. Also, 8 p.m. March 31. $18-$20. 412-621-4445 or www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.
LYSISTRATA Aristophanes' classic battle of the sexes, written in 411 B.C., a timeless comedy of sweeping political and social satire. The New Olde Bank Theatre, 722 Allegheny River Blvd., Verona. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $15. 412-251-7904 or www.newobt.com.
THE MIKADO W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan's masterpiece operetta. The Pittsburgh Savoyards at Catherine Thomas Theatre, Benedictine Center, Ross. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $20-$8. 412-734-8476 or www.pittsburghsavoyards.org.
NUNSENSE The Little Sisters of Hoboken nunnery are in dire need to raise funds so it's time to put on a show. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through June 6. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; some Thurs. 1 p.m. $34.50-$39.50. 412-456-6666 or 412-325-1582 (group sales).
***PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Sat.: The Serious Comedy Show. $5 (free with Cultural Trust ticket); doors open at 9:30 p.m. 412-281-3973.
THE PRICE Helped by a wise antiques dealer, two feuding brothers discover there's more to their father's legacy than an attic full of furniture. Pittsburgh Public Theater at the O'Reilly Theater, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through April 4. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $31-$50. 412-316-1600 or www.ppt.org.
PROFESSOR ZUCCHINI'S TRAVELING TALES Sylvia Ashby's comic tales about a wacky professor and his traveling troupe of actors telling stories through magic and vaudevillian fun. The Theatre Factory KidsWorks, Cavitt and Third Ave., Trafford. Ends Sun. Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $6. 412-374-9200 or www.TheTheatreFactory.com.
URBAN SCRAWL Local artists write, direct, perform, and present six new plays in one day. Bricolage, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $50-$75 includes food, cocktails. 412-381-6999.
VALU-MART A display key has gone missing at a department store prompting intense questioning of the employees who have a lot to lose. Pittsburgh Playwrights, The Jackman Bldg., Penn and Sixth, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $17.50-$22.50. 412-394-3353.
VERONICA'S VEIL America's Passion Play presents the 91st season. Veronica's Veil Players, 44 Pius St., South Side. Ends Sun. Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12.50.412-431-5550.
WHEN JANUARY FEELS LIKE SUMMER Cori Thomas' world premiere comedy that explores the culture collision of African-American, Indian-American and transgender communities. City Theatre, 13th and Bingham Streets, South Side. Through April 11. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; some exceptions. $23-$48. 412-431-2489 or citytheatrecompany.org.
***THE WIZARD OF OZ Dorothy and friends follow the yellow brick road. PNC Broadway Across America -- Pittsburgh at Heinz Hall, Downtown. Tues. through April 4. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. $21-$59. 412-456-6666 or www.pgharts.com.
First Published March 25, 2010 12:00 am
