Weekend Guide, 6/15/06

Share with others:

Tweet

Club Cafe, Thurs. 7 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.

CARBON LEAF Club Cafe, Fri. 7 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.

FISHMARKET/NAY AND EVERY/DOLLFACE DIVINE Mr. Small's Theatre, Fri. 7 p.m. $8-$10. 1-800-594-8499.

THE MYSTECHS Garfield Artworks, Fri. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

THE FABULOUS HUBCAPS Palace Theatre, Fri. 8 p.m. $25. 724-836-8000.

ROBERT GLASPER AT GOOD FRIDAYS Andy Warhol Museum, Fri. 8 p.m. $18. 412-237-8300.

OZRIC TENTACLES Rex Theatre, Fri. 8 p.m. $25. 412-323-1919.

PETE WARDEN AND THE HARDTIMERS Thunderbird Cafe, Fri. 9 p.m. $5. 412-682-0177.

MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE/KILL HANNAH Mr. Small's Theatre, Sat. 7 p.m. $20-$22. 1-800-594-8499.

MCCHRIS/GRAND BUFFET Mr. Small's Theatre, Sun. 7 p.m. $12-$14. 412-821-4447.

DAY & TAXI Modern Formations Gallery, Sun. 8 p.m. $7. 412-362-0274.

PELICAN/RUSSIAN CIRCLES Mr. Small's Mon. 7:30 p.m. $11-$13. 1-800-594-8499.

JELLO BIAFRA: Bellefield Auditorium, Mon. 8 p.m. $10. 412-362-8669.

ANI DIFRANCO Rex Theatre, Mon. 8 p.m. $37.50. 412-323-1919.

TOMMY KEENE Club Cafe, Tues. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

LIQUID SOUL Club Cafe, Tues. 7 p.m. $14-$16. 412-323-1919.

STRAYS DON'T SLEEP Club Cafe, Tues. 7 p.m. $10 advance; $12 at door. 412-323-1919.

CKY Mr. Small's Theatre, Tues. 8 p.m. $18-$20. 412-821-4447.

STEVEN SEAGAL Rex Theatre, Tues. 8 p.m. $25. 412-323-1919.

THE BUSINESS: Rex Theatre, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $12. 412-323-1919.

ON STAGE Denotes new listing.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Shirley Barasch's new adaptation of the classic tale. South Park Children's Theater, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Mon. through June 28. Mon-Tues. 6:30 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m. $2. 412-831-8552.

ALL IN THE TIMING David Ives comedy that examines how life would change if we could rewind conversations before we said the stupid thing that we regret. South Park Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Through June 25. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10. 412-831-8552.

BIGGER THAN LIFE Cynthia Mercati's musical play that follows P.T. Barnum's merry circus tent. Johnny Appleseed Children's Theater, Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, Delmont. Through June 23. Tues., Thurs. and Sat. 11 a.m. $6.50 724-468-5050.

BILOXI BLUES Neil Simon's comedy about a young recruit who finds himself face-to-face with first love. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Thurs. through July 1. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $8-$13.50; dinner or dessert theater options available. 724-745-6300.

BUGSY MALONE A musical slapstick based on the tale of two wannabe gangsters and a boxer. McKeesport Little Theater, Coursin Street and Bailie Avenue. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15. $7 students. 412-673-1100.

THE CHIEF Zellers and Collier's one-man show about the late-great Art Rooney Sr. as he tells the tale of the Pittsburgh Steelers from the early days of the NFL through the Super Bowl years. Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, Jennerstown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Fri. 2 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $10-$30; dinners at adjacent Green Gables Restaurant (additional charge). 1-814-629-9201.

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Belle joins some household "treasures" to teach the Beast the meaning of love against all odds. Pittsburgh CLO at Benedum Center, Downtown. Ends Sun. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; $16.50-$52.50. 412-456-6666.

EVITA The musical based on the life of Eva Peron. Comtra Theatre, Cranberry. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $12. 724-773-9896.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Off-Broadway's biggest hit comedy pokes fun at the best theater has to offer. CLO Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown. Through 2006. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m.; $30.50-$37. Discounts available. 412-456-6666.

FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROVS Audience participation improvisational show. Studio Theatre, Cathedral of Learning, Oakland. Fri. 11 p.m. $3. 412-682-1435.

GEM OF THE OCEAN August Wilson's ninth play in the 10-play Pittsburgh cycle is set in 1904, in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Young Citizen shows up on Aunt Ester's doorstop looking for guidance. Pittsburgh Public Theater at O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. Through June 25. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m.; June 17, 22 and 24 at 2 p.m.; some exceptions. Call for special events. $12-$52. 412-316-1600.

GREASE Jacob and Casey's musical journey through life in the '50s, Some adult language and situations. Pittsburgh CLO at Benedum Center, Downtown. Tues. through June 30. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 p.m. $16.50-$52.50. 412-456-6666.

LATE NITE CATECHISM 2 Maripat Donovan's tongue-in-cheek look at the Catholic Church. City Theatre, Lester Hamburg Studio, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Through July 2. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $35-$40 (group discounts available). 412-431-CITY.

NOBODY'S PERFECT Simon Williams' comedy about a man who poses as a woman to write a "woman's novel." Red Barn Players, Route 288, Ellwood-Zelienople Road, Franklin Township. Through June 24. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; some Wed. 8 p.m. $8. 724-773-7150.

OEDIPUS THE KING By Sophocles. Klasikos Theatre Company at the Cathedral of Learning, Studio Theater, Oakland. Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. $5-$15. 1-800-595-4849.

OTHELLO: NOIR Shakespeare's tale, adapted in the sensibility and style of film noir and set in the 1940s. Unseam'd Shakespeare Company at Open Stage Theater, 2835 Smallman St., Strip District. Thurs. through July 1. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. $15-$20. 412-394-3353.

PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Local performers bring their best to the stage. Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Cultural District, Downtown. Fri.: The Jason Coll Variety Show, 10 p.m.; Sat.: "TV Tunes with Chris Laitta," 10 p.m. 412-456-6666.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING St. Vincent Theater at St. Vincent College campus, Route 30, Unity. Through June 24. Tues.-Sat. 8:10 p.m.; other dates 2:10 p.m.; some nights off. $7-$16.50. 724-537-8900.

THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL Richard Brinsley Sheridan's gossipy look at 18th-century aristocracy surrounds Sir Peter Teazle and his new young wife, who is rumored to be "involved" elsewhere. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Charity Randall Theatre. Through June 24. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; June 24, 2 p.m. $15-$30 412-394-3353.

THE THIRD ANNUAL PITTSBURGH PRIDE FESTIVAL Eight one-act plays with gay and lesbian themes shown in repertory. The Jackman Building, 542 Penn Ave., Downtown. Program A: "Getting Better/Could be Worse" by Michael Schwartz, "The Burning Half" by Bridget Harris, "Manly Men Doing Manly Things" by Scott Sickles, "Postcards From a Dead Dog" by F.J. Hartland; Program B: "In Common" by Gayle Pazerski, "Rain" by John Reoli, "Reunion" by Allison J, "Is That a Gun in Your Pocket ..." by Carol Mullen. Through June 25. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 4 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 and 7 p.m. $10-$15. 412-288-0358.

2,4,6,8 WHO DO WE ASSASSINATE? Murder mystery dinner theater. McCaffery Mysteries, Gaetano's Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road, Banksville. Fri. 7:30 p.m. $27.50 (includes dinner). 1-800-719-0998.

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Kaufman and Hart's comedy. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, off Route 22, Delmont. Thurs. through July 1. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10-$13. 724-468-5050. Meal packages ($17-$26) with Lamplighter Restaurant.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Johnny Depp stars as Willie Wonka in the remake of the classic film. Comcast Cinema in the Park at Brookline Memorial Park, Oakridge St., Brookline, Thurs. 9 p.m.; Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville, Fri. 9 p.m.; Grandview Park, Bailey Avenue, Mount Washington, Sat. 9 p.m.; Schenley Park, Flagstaff Hill, Oakland, Sun. 9 p.m.; Beatty Street, East Liberty, Mon. 9 p.m. Free. 412-937-3039.

HAROLD AND MAUDE A dark comedy about an oddball who constantly fakes his own death and manages to find love with a spry senior citizen. Sunday Night Series: Yearbook 1971 at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Regent Square Theatre, Edgewood. Sun. 8 p.m. $7. 412-682-4111

KING KONG The remake of the film starring Naomi Watts and Jack Black. Comcast Cinema in the Park at Schenley Park, Flagstaff Hill, Oakland. Wed. 9 p.m. 412-937-3039.

THE PINK PANTHER Steve Martin and Kevin Kline star in this remake of the Peter Sellers film. Comcast Cinema in the Park at Riverview Park, Sat. 9 p.m. Free. 412-937-3039.

ART EXHIBITIONS
KEY: "***" denotes an opening or event Special Events

HOTHOUSE: SEE THE UNSCENE EastSide Development, next to Whole Foods Market, East Liberty, 412-325-0646. Sat.: An evening of performance, art and music, admission at 7 and 9 p.m. Ticketed event; admission varies.

Gallery listings

Denotes special event or opening.

AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. Fine/Perlow/Weis Gallery "Paintings by Joan Linder, through July 15. Daily.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "The Downtown Show: The New York Art Scene, 1974-1984," a retrospective of more than 500 paintings, sculptures, drawings, videos and photographs relating to the New York art scene, through Sept. 3; "The "F" Word," 10 contemporary female artists present work inspired by the feminine, through Sept. 3; Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections.; Closed Mon. Admission.

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 412-263-6600. "Will Vinton's Animation Art Collection," claymation and stop-motion animation from the creator of the memorable "California Raisins" and "M&M's" commercial campaigns, through June 28. Closed Sun.

THE ART CENTER Butler, 724-283-6922. Fri.: "The Painted Hog Show," motorcycles, tattoos, hot rods and farm hogs are the theme of the show, opening reception, 7-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.

ARTSPACE 303 Homestead, 412-921-7396. "Visions of Pittsburgh," impressionistic oils by Cory Bonnet, through June 30. Open Tues., Thurs and Sat.

ARTISTS UPSTAIRS Downtown, 412-512-3125. "Jabberwocky vs. Dada," a group show of large scale sight specific installations, through July 14. Closed Sun.-Thurs.

AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. "Sea-side Finch," an original Audubon life-size hand-colored print, circa 1832, print no. 93 of 435 original prints, ends Mon. Daily.

THE BOST BUILDING Homestead, 412-464-4020, ext. 46. "Masters of Their Domain: Little Steel, 1750-Present," through March 31, 2007. Closed Sun.-Mon.

BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "The Sixth Anniversary Exhibition," past and present Boxheart artists show work, ends Tues. Closed Mon.

BREWHOUSE SPACE 101 South Side, 412-381-7767. Fri.: "Proximity," photographs by Jeanne Jo from the current "Mrs. Patrick Stewart," and paintings by Bud Fujikawa, from the current "Still Life with Woodpecker," through July 8, opening reception, 7-10 p.m. Wed.-Thurs. 2-7p.m., Fri.: 2-9 p.m.; Sat.: 12-7 p.m.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "John A. Ruthven,--Wildlife Art" through June 18; "American Eden: Turn-of-the-Century Paintings from the Akron Art Museum," through Sept. 10; "Ray Howlette: Lightboxes & Melts," installation and light sculpture, through Sept. 24; Trumbull Branch: "Itzik Ben Shalom: Sculpture," through June 26; "James Pernotto: Meme," a 30 year retrospective, through July 2; Closed Mon.

CAPA HIGH SCHOOL GALLERY Downtown, 412-338-6100, ext. 6129. "Unworkings of a Binary System: New Work by Lori Hepner," through June 30. Closed Sat.-Sun.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Fierce Friends: Artists & Animals, 1750-1900," through Aug. 27; "The Impressionist Era: Works on Paper from the Collection," 70 prints and drawings by Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pierre Auguste Renoir and their contemporaries, ends Sun.; "Documenting our Past: The Teenie Harris Archive Project, Part Two, through July 30; "Casting Call: Ceramics Center Stage," 67 ceramic objects on display, through Sept. 17. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Wild at Heart: Selected Works From the National Museum of Wildlife Art," through Aug. 13; "PaleoLab," ongoing; "Carnegie's Dinosaurs: A World Treasure," a permanent exhibition; "Underwater Odyssey," a 45-minute earth theater program. Closed Mon.

CONCEPT ART GALLERY Regent Square, 412-242-9200. "Howard Booth: Familiar Cities, Unfamiliar Landscapes," new prints from the artist, through Aug. 26. Closed Sun.-Mon.

DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. "Carnivalesque: A Grim Guignol," work by David Grim, through July 8. Closed Mon.-Wed.

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY Mellon Hall, Uptown, 412-396-6388. "A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People," an interactive exhibit featuring photos, video footage, documents and artifacts recording the contributions of Pope John Paul II to advance relations between the Catholic and Jewish faiths, Through Aug. 11. Daily.

EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "Reckoning with Rainbows," artwork by the students of Pressley Ridge, through Aug. 4. Closed Sat.-Sun.

FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. Pamela Jennings, "Extant Entity"; Adam Davies, "New Work,"; Ian Ingram, "Just Your Garden Variety Automata,"; David W. Halsell, "Resurgency,"; Jennifer Howison, "jan.doll Virginia II," all through Aug. 4. Closed Sun.-Tues.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. "From Intolerance to Understanding," Lynn Johnson's series of photographs that visit communities affected by hate crimes, through June 30. Daily, weekend evenings.

THE FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER The Frick Art Museum, Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Hudson River School Drawings from the Dia Art Foundation," and "Dan Flavin, Drawing Water Light," both through July 9; closed Mon.

FUTURE TENANT GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Something Borrowed, Something Blue," site-specific installation by Leslie Ansley and Monique Luck; ends Sun. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY IN THE SQUARE Shadyside, 412-361-3808. "Fresh Paint," a group show featuring new work by Patrick Ruane, Kitty Spangler and others, through July 15. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. Fri.: opening reception, 7-10 p.m. for "Paintings, Pots and Poetry by Judy Mattei, through July 29. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "She Digs Pigment," Connie Cantor, mixed media paintings; Deborah Danik-Angeloni, oils; Priscilla Hollingsworth, clay teapots and vessels, through July 1. Closed Mon.

HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Yuuga: Contemporary Botanical Watercolors from Japan," 43 intricate works by 33 artists, through June 30. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m.

JOHN EDWARD GALLERY Export, 724-325-2577. "Just Hanging Around," new watercolors by Denise Ann Lucas," through June 30; Closed Mon.

MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Accomplishment 24," through July 9. Closed Sat.-Sun.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Ruth Stanford: In the Dwelling House," an archeological look at the historic working-class home at 516 Sampsonia Way, through Oct. 22; "Factory Installed," four new artists in residence show their installations, through July 9; Permanent installation art by Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.

MENDELSON GALLERIES Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "Gallery Group Show," featuring work by The Zets Brothers, David Lewis, Ben Matthews, and Terry Shutko, through June 30. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY Point Breeze, 412-441-4282. "From My Hand," Sculptures and Woodcuts by Fang Lijun, extended through July 30. Closed Mon-Tues.

MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY Garfield, 412-362-0274. "Unicorn Mountain: Volume 2," through June 30. Open Thurs. and Sat.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Synthesis: Fusing + Kilnforming," 17 artists show their latest work created with glass fusing techniques, through July 1. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MOXIE DADA Bloomfield, 412-682-0348. "New Work by Maria Napoli," impressionistic paintings, through June 24. Closed Sun.-Mon.

NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "Regional 2006," a multimedia juried exhibit featuring more than 20 works, through June 22. Closed Sun.

9th ST. GALLERY Downtown, 412-258-2700. "Looking Forward," photographs by Teenie Harris, through July 15. Closed Sun.-Tues.

O'BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS 3803 Butler St., Lawrenceville, 412-621-0700. "Exploring Gabbehs," tribal rugs from Iran and India, continues through July 29. Closed Sun.-Mon.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "Figure/Ground," an installation by Karen Antonelli and Maura Doern Danko; "Found Art: Pittsburgh/New York," mixed media by Jean McClung; "From Intolerance to Understanding," installation by Lynn Johnson; "Inside+Out/Big&Small," the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors; "Migrations of the African Diaspora," Women of Visions presents mixed media; "Zimbicki Roars," paintings by Kathleen Zimbicki, all through Aug. 20. Closed Mon.

PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. The Summer Lecture Series will feature glass artists Tom Farbanish, Janusz Pozniak and Frantisek Janak at 6:30 p.m. June 21; "TruthBeauty," glass works by Kathleen Mulcahy and Ron Desmett, through Sept. 8. Open daily, Sun. by appointment.

RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY Carnegie, 412-279-0411. "The King & His Sport," works from some of the nations premier sports artists, through June 24. Closing reception, June 24, 7 p.m. Closed Thurs. and Sun.

709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Beyond," abstract paintings by Al Bright, through June 30. Closing reception, June 30. Closed Sun.-Tues.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "Pictorialism in Pittsburgh," images by 32 historically acclaimed image-makers, through Aug. 19; Members' Gallery: "Aline Smithson and Eric Sung," through June 24; Closed Sun.-Tues.

SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Cabinets of Curiosities and Realized Dreams," works in wood by Michael Brolly, through July 15.; One Mellon Center Gallery: "The Sideshow of my Heart," mixed media and assemblages, through July 23; Closed Sun.-Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Imprints on a Landscape: The Mining Project," Michael J. Gallaghers original lithographs created for President Franklin Roosevelt, through June 25. Closed Sat.-Sun.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "A Symphony of Color: The Lyrical Paintings of Joseph Holston," 60 abstract paintings and prints, through July 23.; "Ansel Adams: A Legacy," black-and-white photos from the nature photographer, through Aug. 13. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. "Chas Fagen: Sketching a Path," more than 70 works by the Ligonier native, through Aug. 13. Closed Mon.

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, 412-648-2423. "Malvina and Mortality," works by Malvina Hoffman, through Aug. 12. Closed Sun.; open Thurs. till 8 p.m.

WATERCOLORS GALLERY Downtown, 412-201-4003. "Synergy," Watercolors by Susan E. Pollins," ends Sat. Closed Sun.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Born of Fire: The Valley of Work," The Big Steel era is exhibited in a collection of more than 100 paintings and works on paper, through Aug. 27. Documentary film screenings Thurs. at noon and Sun. at 2 p.m. through Sept. 3. Closed Mon.-Tues.

Featuring The Temptations, Chelsea Tipton II, conductor, Max Starks, master of ceremonies. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Thurs. 8 p.m., $21.50-$112.50.

CITYPARKS BACH, BEETHOVEN AND BRUNCH CONCERT SERIES Mellon Park, Fifth and Shady Avenues. Edgewood Symphony Orchestra, Sun. 10:30 a.m.- noon. 412-255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks.

THE AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE BOYS CHOIR Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Shadyside. Sun. 4 p.m., $35. 412-241-6775.

WEEKEND IN THE CLUBS

Wexford, 724-934-1177. Sat.: Tony Janflone Jr., Sun.: Antoinette 9 p.m.; Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.

THE BOARDWALK Strip, 412-281-1585. Fri.: 8th Street Rox 7 p.m.

CAFE SUPREME Irwin, 724-864-9766. Sat.: This Present Expression, August and Everything After, & Kill the Drama 10 p.m.

CEFALO'S Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Six on the Beach 9 p.m.

CHAMPS Springdale, 724-274-9850. Sat.: Mr. Devious 9 p.m.

CIAO'S Carnegie, 412-276-9914. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7:30 p.m.

FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Hewlett/Anderson; Sat.: 9 p.m.

GARFIELD ARTWORKS 412-361-2262. Sat.: Genuine Limitations 8 p.m.

THE GROVE West View, 412-931-1690. Fri.: Daniels & McClain 9 p.m.

HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Fri.: Dime Store Halo 9 p.m.

HOWLER'S COYOTE CLUB Bloomfield, 412-682-0320. Sat.: Bad Buddha with a Great Fall 9:30 p.m.,

HUNTER'S ROADHOUSE New Kensington, 724-339-9915. Sat.: Boss Diablo 9:30 p.m.

LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Fri.: Traxx, Sat.: Chuck Corby & Quiet Storm 9 p.m.

LOGAN'S PUB N. Oakland, 412-578-8483. Sat.: Roxy & Elsewhere Project 9:30 p.m.

MILL SITE TAVERN South Side, 412-833-2131. Sat.: Titanium Hip 9:30 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Thurs.: Guitar Zack & No Slack 8 p.m.; Fri.: Big Leg Emma 9:30 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Rubicon Crossing, Fri.: Dancing Queen 10 p.m.

RIVERTOWNE INN North Huntingdon, 412-823-2239. Sat.: Random Groove Band 9 p.m.

ROADRUNNER'S 2401 Saw Mill Run Blvd., 412-881-2602. Sat.: .45 Caliber 9:30 p.m.

RPM'S Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Sat.: Motorpsychos, Mojo Filter, Gearbox 9 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Plastered Bastards, Fri.: The Science Fiction Idols, Fishnet Stalkers, Luxury Pushers, Sat.: Mosura, PB Army, Two Live Axles 9 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: Pete Warden & the Hardtimers, 706 Union 9 p.m.

T.J.'S HIDEAWAY Evans City, 724-789-7858. Sat.: Russo Compton Project 10 p.m.

UNIVERSITY CLUB Coraopolis, 412-264-8039. Sat.: Plan C 9:30 p.m.

WAREHOUSE CAFE Bethel Park, 412-831-8002. Sat.: Jaggerbush, Ford Thurston 10 p.m.

Z-LOUNGE South Side 412-431-1800. Sat.: Self Induced Psychosis 10 p.m.

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

AMBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB 412-537-2028. Sat.: Carl Weathersby 8 p.m.

ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Fri.: Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers 9 p.m.

BLUES CAFE South Side, 412-431-7080. Fri.: Michael Todd 5:30 p.m., Dante's Inferno 10 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles & Jeff Bell 5:30 p.m., The Jim Adler Band 10 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Janflone Jr. Band 5:30 p.m.

CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri., Souled Out, Sat.: Jill West & The Blues Attack 10 p.m.

CASA D'ICE North Versailles, 412-823-8989. Sat.: Broken Mojo 10 p.m.

DOUBLEHEADERS Munhall, 412-461-9208. Sat.: Strange Brew 9:30 p.m.

FOX CHAPEL YACHT CLUB 412-963-0640. Sat.: Night Life 8 p.m.

FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Sat.: Olga Watkins & the Soul Kitchen 9 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN Meadowlands, 724-222-6200. Fri.: Mystic Knights 9 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Jake's Blues 8 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: Blue Max Schang 9 p.m.

PENN BREWERY North Side, 412-237-9402. Fri.: Uptown Rhythm & Brass, Sat.: Dixie Doc & the All-Stars 8:30 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers 10 p.m.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Fri.: Groove Doctors 9 p.m.

TULLY'S Sharon, 724-981-3123. Mon.: Strange Brew 9 p.m.

BIG BAND CEFALO'S Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Cefalo's Big Night Band 9 p.m.

Allison Park, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Antoinette 8 p.m.

CEFALO'S Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Thurs.: Lisa Ferraro & Friends 8 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Sol Band, Fri.: TKB Band, Sat.: Rodney McCoy 5 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell Jam Session 7 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Sat.: Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 8 p.m.

DOWE'S ON NINTH Downtown, 412-281-9225. Thurs.: Azucar 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Al Dowe & Etta Cox, 9 p.m.

ENRICO'S RISTORANTE Shadyside, 412-661-1050. Mon.: Gail & Jeremy 7 p.m.

FINNEGAN'S WAKE North Shore, 412-325-2601. Wed.: Expressions Jazz 8 p.m.

GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Fri.: RH Factor, Mon.: Broken Mo Jo, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.

JACKSON'S Hilton Inn, Southpointe, 724-743-5005. Fri.: Clare Ascani & Eric Susoeff 8 p.m.

LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Thurs.: Orsini Jazz Quintet 8 p.m.

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

MCDAIN'S Monroeville, 412-373-3335. Fri.: Kenny Blake 9 p.m.

MITCHELL'S FISH MARKET Homestead, 412-476-8844. Mon.: Spider Rondinelli and The Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 6 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Tim Stevens Group 7 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Wexford, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Vincent Anthony 8 p.m.

WALNUT GRILL Shadyside, 412-688-8220. Tues.: Max Leake 8 p.m.

FREE CONCERTS
HOLY NAME PARISH SUMMER FESTIVAL Troy Hill, 412-231-2994. Fri.: Fastback 7:30 p.m.

MELLON SQUARE Downtown. Thurs.: Joe Grushecky 11:30 a.m.

SOUTHSIDE WORKS TOWN SQUARE Sat.: Clark Slater 6 p.m.

STARS AT RIVERVIEW JAZZ Riverview Park, Observatory Hill. Sat.: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild Youth Jazz Ensemble 7 p.m.

STOREY SQUARE Main St., Uniontown. Fri.: V.F.W. Band 11:30 a.m.

THURSDAYS IN MARKET SQUARE Today: Good Brother Earl 11:30 a.m.

TWIN LAKES PARK Sat.: Mahajibee Blues 7 p.m.

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

ITALIAN CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Wed.: Dave Salera as Frank Sinatra 7 p.m.

LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Phil & Roxy 8 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Thurs.: Kenny Blake & Jimmy Sapienza, Fri.: Trudy Holler, Sat.: Jerry Coleman & Bernadette DeVault 9 p.m.

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Sat.: Vince's Piano Quartet 9 p.m.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Wed.: Judi & Bernadette 9 p.m.

Washington, 724-743-3636. Fri.: Shades of June, Sat.: Night Shift 10 p.m.

DRILLERS BAR Indiana, 724-465-5370. Fri.: Dallas Marks 10 p.m.

KENDREW'S LOUNGE Aliquippa, 724-375-5959. Fri.: Whiskey Grin 9:30 p.m.

MONTEREY PUB North Side, 412-322-6535. Sat.: Slim Forsythe & the Parkland Drifters 9:30 p.m.

PETER B'S Sarver, 724-353-2677. Sat.: Whiskey Grin 10 p.m.

PICTURES 2 (formerly Jergel's), Ross, 412-364-9902. Sat.: Kiger-Brannon Band 9:30 p.m.

RODNEY'S LOUNGE Irwin, 724-864-3222. Sat.: Dallas Marks 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Lonesome Stones, Beagle Bros., Sat.: The Mavens 9:30 p.m.

Penn Hills 412-244-1600. Sat.: B.B. Holiday 9 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN SELECT Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Fri., Sat.: Night Star 8 p.m.; Sun.: Bob Morelli as Dean Martin 6:30 p.m.

4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: ilyAIMY 9 p.m.

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

F.O.E. EAGLES Latrobe, 724-537-6181. Sun.: Gil Snyder & Friends 6:30 p.m.

ITALIAN CAFE 5147 Butler St., Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Fri.: Mark Sullivan & the Sofa Kings 7 p.m.

LOGAN'S PUB North Oakland, 412-578-8483. Sun.: Joe from the Sofa Kings 9 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Mon.: Joey Murphy, Wed.: Izzy 8 p.m.

RIVERSIDE BAR South Side, 412-331-6530. Thurs.: Eldorado Kings 9:30 p.m.

SALOON IN THE STRIP 412-434-7000. Thurs.: Jay Wiley, Tim Lengel 9 p.m.

SHOOTZ CAFE South Side, 412-488-3820. Tues.: Jack Erdie 7:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Hobby Weiss 9 p.m.

UGLY North Shore, 412-508-6538. Tues.: Jay Wiley/Tim Lengel 9 p.m.

ACOUSTIC

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

BORDERS Bethel Park, 412-835-5583. Fri.: Brooke Annibale 7:30 p.m.

BORDERS Pittsburgh Mills, 724-275-5820. Sun.: Stacy Lee Lucas 1 p.m.

COFFEE HOUSE Moon, 412-423-9511. Fri.: James Tobin, Sat.: Bill Rapp, Sun.: Ernie Hawkins 8 p.m.

DIESEL South Side, 412-431-8800. Tues.: Good Brother Earl with Bill Toms 9 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN SELECT Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Sun.: Harpist Julia Scott 10 a.m.

MAGOO'S McCandless, 412-635-2300. Fri.: Matt Tichon 10 p.m.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Sat.: John Farley 9 p.m.

STARBUCKS Squirrel Hill, 412-422-6113. Mon.: Jeff Marks & Randy G 8 p.m.

Wexford, 724-934-1177. Thurs.: Mark Pipas 5 p.m.

CAFE EURO Scott, 412-561-2060. Sat.: Trudy Holler 8 p.m.

CEFALO'S Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Mark Venneri 5:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN SELECT Bethel Park, 412-833-5300. Thurs.: Rick Gallagher 6 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Tues.: Mark Pippas 7 p.m.

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

Station Square, 412-281-3130. Sat.: "2, 4, 6, 8 ...Who Do We Assassinate?" 7 p.m.

PITZER'S Jeannette, 724-527-5262. Sat.: Auggie Cook, Joe Eberle 8:30 p.m.

SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Mon.: Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha 10 p.m.

Carrick, 412-292-0360. Sat.: The Dub Squad 9:30 p.m.

KELLY'S RIVERSIDE INN Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Fri.: Ras Prophet, Sat.: The Flow Band 10 p.m.

REDFIN BLUES Washington's Landing, 412-322-2878. Fri.: Freedom 7 p.m.

Dance Cafe, Downtown, 412-261-0441. Wed. 9:30 p.m.

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

BALLROOM McKees Point Palisades, 412-678-6979. Wed.: Frankie Carroll 8 p.m.

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

CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-731-8661. Fri.: Heidi Wettlaufer & Amarillis 8 p.m.

COUNTRY LINE McKees Point Palisades, 412-678-6979. Fri. 7 p.m.

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

SALSA The Dance Cafe, 120 Sixth St., Downtown, 412-261-0441. Fri. 9:30 p.m.

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

SINGLES Holiday Inn, Green Tree, 412-572-5259. Fri.: 8:30 p.m.

SINGLES Holiday Inn, Monroeville, 724-553-3119. Fri. 8:30 p.m.

VECHERINKA BMCC, West Homestead, 412-881-9237. Sat.: Bulgarian Folk Band 8 p.m.

PITTSBURGH PLACES
*** Denotes event Denotes event.

ALLEGHENY OBSERVATORY Riverview Park, Perrysville, 412-321-2400. One of the major astronomical research institutions of the world. Tours available, April through October, Thurs. and Fri. evenings by appointment, free.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Discovery Room and Bonehunters Quarry; Earth Theater Shows; Fossils mini-tour, Amphibians & Reptiles Discover Cart. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 3-18 and students with ID; under 3 free. 412-622-3131.

CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave. New exhibit: "Magic: The Science of Illusion," magical demonstrations using math, chemistry, sleight of hand and optical illusions, Sat. through Sept. 4. Miniature Railroad & Village and UPMC SportsWorks. Rangos Omnimax: "Everest" "Roar: Lions of the Kalahari," "Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees." Buhl Planetarium: SkyWatch sessions held on clear Saturday evenings, $1 per person; "Far Out Space Places," "Ringworld," "Stars of the Pharaoh," "Stars Over Pittsburgh"; "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"; Laser shows: "Symphony of the Stars," Blast From the Past, an 80's Spectacular," "Extreme Rock." Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. Center hours: Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10. 412-237-3400.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, Activities: Create with Clay, Build Your Own Car, Tot Time, Musical Movements, Radio workshop, Professor MiGooch, Woodworking. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $8 adults; $7 kids 2-18; under 2 free. Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers. 412-322-5058.

GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET Station Square Drive, 412-355-7980. www.gatewayclipper.com. Chick'n Ribs dinner cruise, "A Caribbean Barbeque!" 7-9 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., through Aug. 31. Adults, $25.95; Children $9.95; Sunset Sightseeing Cruises 7-9 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. through Aug. 31; Adults, $14; Children, $7.50. Golden Triangle Luncheon Cruise, "A Tribute to the Magic of Elvis," 11:30-1:45 p.m. Good Ship Lollipop Cruises, One hour cruises 11- 4 p.m., Adult $11, children, $7.50.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District. New photo exhibit: "Roberto Clemente -- Photographs by Les Banos," featuring more than 40 images from 1969-72 through Sept. 4. Exhibit: "The Art of Steel: The Work of Jess Hager and The Great Flood of 1936," through Sun. Open daily 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6 seniors; $5 students with ID; $3.50 children ages 6-18; free to members and children under 6. 412-454-6000.

NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. New attraction: "Wings of the World" free-flight bird show 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun through Labor Day, weather permitting. Indoor Tropical Rainstorm, 12:30 p.m.; Penguin Premiere Show 1 p.m.; Interactive Feeding in Tropical Rainstorm, 2:30 p.m.; Feathers and Eggs Parts Cart, 4:30 p.m. Fantasy of Flight Bird Show, Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free. 412-323-7235.

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park. Garden Groove 6- 9 p.m. Thur. cocktails or microbrews, music and a sampling of food from Pittsburgh restaurants. Tickets $20. Reservations, 412-622-6915, ext. 6803. Guided tours, free with admission are offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 1 p.m. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $5.50 students; $4.50 children 2-12; under 2 free. 412-622-6914.

PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park. Hours: Gates open at 10 a.m. and close 5 p.m. Zoo closes 6 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors; $6 kids 2-13; under 2 free. Free parking. 412-665-3639.

HISTORICAL PLACES
*** Denotes event Denotes event.

FORT PITT MUSEUM Point State Park, 1-866-PA-TRAIL. Museum of Colonial life in Western Pennsylvania. Historical models, educational programs on the French and Indian War. Wed.-Sun.

GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE MUSEUM Wilmerding, 412-823-0500. Displays of family items, inventions, achievements and electrical appliances. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County, 724-452-7341. Exhibits on American Indians, Washington's 1753 mission, German Separatists and more. Tours 1-4 p.m. daily, except Mon. During a renovation project, guided tour fees have been reduced to $2 for adults and $1 for children. Regular fees for guided tours are $5 for adults and $2 for children.

MARIDON MUSEUM, Butler, 724-282-0213; exhibit "A Collector's Passion" exhibit of 100 pieces of Chinese and Japanese art and artifacts from Neolithic to contemporary. Sat.-Tues. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; $4 adults; $3 students/seniors.

MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella, Washington County. The World Atlatl Association Competition, noon-5 p.m., Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free and open to participants of all ages. Two-hundred-acre outdoor museum including a re-created 19th century village and the Rockshelter archaeological dig. Memorial Day-Labor Day: Noon to 5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. and 1 to 5 p.m. Sun.; Sept.-Oct.: noon-5 p.m. Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: Rockshelter or the village, $6.50 for adults; $3.50 for ages 6-16, younger than 6 free. Admission to both, $10 for adults; $5 for ages 6-16, younger than 6 free. 724-587-3412 or meadowcroft.pghhistory.org.

OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE, 270 16th St., Ambridge, 724-266-4500. New exhibit, "Preparing for Eternity: The Life of the Harmony Society." A national historical landmark that preserves the history and culture of the highly successful 19th-century religious communal society. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 9-5 p.m.; Sun.: noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Admission: $7 ages 18 and older; $5 ages 6-17; $6 seniors; free 6 and younger.

WEST OVERTON MUSEUMS, Scottdale. More than 50 quilts from the Tri-State area will be on display in the Distillery Building through July 2. The Rural Mountain Rug Hookers will demonstrate rug making on the second floor of the distillery museum June 15-17 during regular museum hours. The show is free with paid museum admission. Pre-Civil War rural industrial village including the Overholt homestead, distillery museum and birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. Museum hours: 10-4 p.m. Thurs-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Admission: $7 adults, $4 seniors 65 and older and children 6 -11, under 6 free. 724-887-7910.

WOODVILLE PLANTATION Bridgeville, 412-221-0348. 18th-century home of Gen. John Neville. Tours Sun. 1-4 p.m. through November.

Waterworks Mall, 412-781-2321. BORDERS BOOKS Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Children's storytime 1 p.m. every Wed.

BORDERS BOOKS, South Hills Village, 412-835-5583. Sat.: Storytime, 1 p.m.

JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS, 2705 E. Carson St. 412-381-3600. Toddler Times 11 a.m. every Wed.

McCrackin Ford, 7209 McKnight Road. Sun.: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Door prizes, food, children's activities, auction. Registration fee $10. 412-963-7994 or www.gpmc.org.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES FUN 5K RUN/WALK, TAILGATE PARTY FOR EPILEPSY. Registration 8 a.m., race 9:30 a.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-800-361-5885.

JOHN CIGNA AND THE CIGNA RIDERS FAMILY CARNIVAL, Glade Run Lutheran Services, Beaver Road, Zelienople. The carnival includes games, carriage and pony rides, face painting, food and music by Jimmy Sapienza and Five Guys named Moe. 724-452-4453, ext. 1177, or www.gladerun.org.

ST. ANNE'S FAIR, St. Anne's School, 4040 Willow Ave., Castle Shannon 7-11 p.m. through Mon. Dinners held 5:30- 7:30 p.m.

THE MAN Men's conference, Temple of God Church, 550 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, 412-361-7193 or 724-225-9324. 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sat. Lunch will be served.

For "A Christmas Survival Guide," a musical. At the theater, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, Canonsburg, Wed. 7 p.m. Prepare 32 bars of an uptempo tune. Accompanist provided. 724-745-6300.