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GET THE LED OUT: The Palace Theatre, Thurs., 7:30 p.m. $20-$28. 1-724-934-1600.
GOGOL BORDELLO: Mr. Smalls, Thurs., 8 p.m. Sold out. 1-866-468-3401.
MAD SIN: 31st Street Pub, Fri., 10 p.m. $10-$12. 412-391-8334.
JOE FIRSTMAN: Bloomfield Bridge Tavern, Fri., 10 p.m. $10. 412-682-8611.
PETER TORK: Moondogs, Fri., 9 p.m. $20. 412-828-2040.
AMY GRANT: Palace Theatre, Fri., 8 p.m. $35-$75. 1-724-836-8000.
THE CULT: Carnegie Library Music Hall, Fri. 8 p.m. $35-$42.50. 412-368-5225.
DAVID WILCOX: Club Cafe, Fri., 7 p.m. $15-$17. 1-866-468-3401.
PHIL VASSAR: Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse, Sat., 7:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. dinner). Also: Buc Wyld. $79-$59. 1-724-947-1900.
WATWAIN/GOATWHORE: Mr. Smalls, Sat., 7 p.m. $13-$16. 1-866-468-3401.
LUCY KAPLANSKY: Club Cafe, Sat., 7 p.m. $18-$20. 1-866-468-3401.
GRAMSCI MELODIC/THE BROKEN ARMS/ZACH HUDSON: Club Cafe, Sat.,7 p.m. $18-$20. 1-866-468-3401.
ELIZABETH & THE CATAPULT: Thunderbird Cafe, Sat., 7 p.m. $12. 1-888-718-4253.
BOB DYLAN: Petersen Events Center, Sun., 8 p.m. $22-$48.50. 1-800-745-3000.
FRANK MARINO: Dingbats, Sun., 7:30 p.m. $20. 1-800-745-3000.
ATREYU/BLESSTHEFALL/CHIODOS/ARCHITECTS UK: Mr. Smalls, Tues., 8 p.m. $16-$19. 1-866-468-3401.
EMMYLOU HARRIS: Byham Theater, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $45.75. 412-456-6666.
MINDY SMITH: Club Cafe, Tues. 7 p.m. $20. 1-866-468-3401.
ENTER THE HAGGIS: Club Cafe, Wed., 8 p.m. Also: Rising Regina. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.
CKY/LIONIZE/HOURCAST: Mr. Smalls, Wed., 8 p.m. $16-$19. 1-866-468-3401.
BODIOGRAPHY "Multiplicity." Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. $18-$20 412-521-6094, ext. 5, or www.bodiographycbc.org.
DANCE ALLOY THEATER "Alloy on Alloy." Fri. and Sat., 7 p.m., Dance Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave.$10. 412-363-4321 or www.dancealloy.org.
THE PILLOW PROJECT "Paper Memory." Thurs. , Fri., Sat. and Tue., 8 p.m. The Space Upstairs, 214 N. Lexington Ave., Point Breeze. $12. www.pillowproject.org.
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AGNES OF GOD Mother Superior, a psychiatrist and a young novitiate accused of murdering her newborn baby re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love. The Theatre Factory, Cavitt and Third St., Trafford. Through Nov. 14. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Adult material and language. $16-$14. 412-374-9200 or www.TheTheatreFactory.com.
***THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Barbara Robinson's musical comedy about the insufferable Herdman kids and their journey in the church holiday pageant. California University, Steele Hall, California University. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. $12-$10. 724-938-5943.
***HARRIET TUBMAN LOVED SOMEBODY William F. Mayfield explores the life of Tubman and her life's choices. Kuntu Repertory Theatre at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown. Thurs. through Nov. 20. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m. $20-$5. 412-394-3353 or www.proartstickets.org.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Classic ghost story about Ichabod Crane. Prime Stage Theatre, The New Hazlett Theater, One Allegheny Center, North Side. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $20-$10. 412-394-3353 or www.proartstickets.org.
MAURITIUS Two stamps worth millions are the impetus for this thriller. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19, North Strabane. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 724-745-6300.
***MURDER, LAS VEGAS STYLE Murder-mystery dinner show. Assumption Theatre Guild, McGovern Hall, 45 N. Jackson Ave., Bellevue. Sat. 6 p.m. $30. 412-364-3652.
***THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Murder-mystery with a different ending every night. Stage 62, Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. Fri. through Nov. 20. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$12. www.stage62.org/drood or 412-429-6262.
PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Thurs., Pittsburgh Improv Jam, $3; Sat., The John McIntire Dangerously Live Comedy Talk Show 9:30 p.m. 412-281-3973.
SLASHER A satirical twist on horror movie cliches. Pitt Repertory Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Charity Randall Theatre, Forbes Ave., Oakland. Ends Sun. Thurs-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $25-$8. 412-624-PITT.
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE A high-spirited musical about a young ingenue's arrival in New York City in the flapper era. Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company, Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $18-$20. 412-392-8000 or www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.
***SOUTH PACIFIC The national tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein's epic musical love story. PNC Broadway Across America, Benedum Center, Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. $25.50-$55.50; 412-456-6666.
THE 39 STEPS The Broadway comedy adapted by Patrick Barlow. City Theatre Company, Bingham and 13th Sts., South Side. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $30-$60. 412-431-CITY or www.citytheatrecompany.org.
TRIPLE ESPRESSO A comedy trio goes for their big break. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Jan. 9. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. 1 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $34.75. 412-456-6666.
***WAIT UNTIL DARK Suzy Hendrix finds out how bad the dark can be in this thriller by Frederick Knott. McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. Fri. through Nov. 21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $7-$15. 412-673-1100.
WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING Seven people bound by blood and circumstance across time and space. Quantum Theatre at the Iron City Brewery, Liberty Ave. at Sassafras St., Lawrenceville. Through Nov. 21. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $30-$15. 1-888-71-TICKETS.
***WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Agatha Christie's psychological thriller. Baldwin Players, Baldwin Community Methodist Church, Baptist & Weyman Roads, Whitehall. Fri. through Nov. 13. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (6:30 p.m. dinner). $22-$12. 412-884-8324.
BEYOND BELIEF With Q&A with Susan Retik, co-founder of Beyond the 11th. New Hazlett Theater, North Side, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $10 advance; $15 at door. www.showclix.com/event/14246/ or 1-888-71TICKETS.
BON JOVI -- THE CIRCLE TOUR Mon. 7:30 p.m. Cinemark Robinson and Tarentum. $12.50. www.FathomEvents.com.
LA BELLA DEL ALHAMBRA Amigos del cine latinoamericano, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Oakland, Wed. 6:30 p.m. Free. http://amigosdelcinelatinoamericano.wordpress.com.
MY PEOPLE: TRANSCENDING GENDER New Hazlett Theater, North Side, Tues. 7 p.m. $5. 412-363-3000 or www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
RACE TO NOWHERE Hillman Center for the Performing Arts, Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel, Thurs. 7 p.m. Free. 412-968-3040.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Oaks Theater, Oakmont. Fri. 11:59 p.m. 412-828-6311 or www.theoakstheater.com.
ROMANIAN FILM FESTIVAL Cathedral of Learning, Room 324, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. Thurs. through Nov. 19. Free. 412-567-6957 or http://ethicsinromaniancinema.wordpress.com.
SHOCK TREATMENT Oaks Theater, Oakmont. Fri. 10 p.m. 412-828-6311 or www.theoakstheater.com.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Strand Theater, 119 N. Main, Zelienople. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m. $4-$5. 724-742-0400 or www.thestrandtheater.org.
THREE RIVERS FILM FESTIVAL Friday through Nov. 20. Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Regent Square Theater, Edgewood; Harris Theater, Downtown; and Melwood Screening Room, Oakland. $9 for most films, additional for opening-night selections; www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-3353. Details, full schedule at www.3RFF.com. See first week's schedule and select reviews, page W-12.
ART Listings
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK Shadyside, 412-441-6005. Fri.: The galleries and shops on the Ellsworth Ave. corridor will be open with artist receptions and events until 9 p.m.
UNBLURRED: FIRST FRIDAYS ON PENN 412-441-6147. Fri.: The Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn Ave.) showcases art, music and more 5 p.m- midnight. For a complete schedule visit www.pennavenuearts.org
First Published November 4, 2010 12:00 am
