Pop/Rock
PAUL MCCARTNEY Consol Energy Center, Thurs. 8 p.m. Sold out. 1-800-745-3000.
O'BROTHER/THE FELIX CULPA Mr. Small's, Thurs. 7 p.m. $8-$10. 1-866-468-3401.
STEREO SKYLINE Altar Bar, Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Also: Cash Cash, the Downtown Fiction, Cady Groves. $12. 1-800-745-3000.
OZZFEST With Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue and more. First Niagara Pavilion, Thurs., noon. $155-$39.50. 1-800-745-3000.
MARY FAHL Club Cafe, Thurs. 7 p.m. $18. 1-866-468-3401.
HANSON/ROONEY Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead, Fri. 7:30 p.m. $32-$37. 412-368-5225.
B1G T1ME Altar Bar, Fri. 9 p.m. Also: Ben Haddad. $10-$12. 1-800-745-3000.
RIBS ON THE RIVER Trib Amphitheatre, featuring Night Ranger, Donnie Iris and the Cruisers and more. Fri.-Sun. 6 p.m. Ticket prices vary. 1-800-745-3000.
CHRIS SMITHER & THE MOTIVATORS Club Cafe, Fri. 7 p.m. $20. 1-866-468-3401.
BONNIE PRINCE BILLY & THE CAIRO GANG Andy Warhol Museum, Sat. 8 and 10 p.m. $18. 412-237-8300.
THE JULIANA THEORY Mr. Small's, Sat. 9 p.m. Sold out. 1-866-468-3401.
EMMURE Diesel, Sat. 7 p.m. $14-$16. 1-888-718-4253.
RED WANTING BLUE Club Cafe, Sat. 7 p.m. $7. 1-866-468-3401.
TOBY KEITH First Niagara Pavilion, Sun. 7:15 p.m. $33.75-$73.75. 1-800-745-3000.
THE WIGGLES Petersen Events Center, Sun. 12:30 and 4 p.m. $12-$77. 1-800-745-3000.
MATISYAHU/THE DUB TRIO Mr. Small's, Mon. 8 p.m. $32. 1-866-468-3401.
PAUL THORN BAND Peter B's Bar & Grill, Sarver, Mon. 7:30 p.m. $15. 724-353-2677.
JUSTIN NOZUKA BAND Altar Bar, Tues. 7 p.m. $18-$20. 1-800-745-3000.
BACKSTREET BOYS Trib Amphitheatre, Wed. 7 p.m. $39.50-$75. 1-800-745-3000.
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO Thunderbird Cafe, Wed. 8 p.m. $20-$23. 1-800-745-3000.
AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH JON ANDERSON Mr. Small's, Wed. 8 p.m. $35. 1-866-468-3401.
Festivals/fairs
ADDISON TERRACE FUN DAY Fri. 1-6 p.m., 2136 Elmore Square.
CARRICK COMMUNITY CORNFEST Food, entertainment and crafts; pool and park facilities open; community groups and public agencies. Sat. noon-8 p.m. Phillips Park, Parkfield and Spokane Avenues.
DRUMS IN THE FOREST: 225th ANNIVERSARY OF BRADDOCK'S DEFEAT French & Indian War re-enactments. Sat. and Sun., Old Bedford Village. 1-800-238-4347.
EAST CARNEGIE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Sat. noon-7 p.m., East Carnegie Parklet.
FAIRYWOOD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Sat. noon-9 p.m. Fairywood Playground.
HISTORIC BRIDGE WEEKEND Fri.-Sat. Friday night dinner, Rock Bottom Brewery, the Waterfront, 6 p.m., with presentations and discussions about historic bridge preservations, $35 (call Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, 412-471-5808, ext. 527.) Saturday self-guided tour of historic bridges in Mercer and Crawford counties; dinner to follow at Hilltop Restaurant, Greenville.
HOOKSTOWN FAIR Hookstown Fairgrounds. Tues. through Aug. 28. -724-573-4512.
LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR Through Sat., 464 Midway Drive, Route 108 east of New Castle. 724-654-7745.
MACC COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Sat. 5-11 p.m., Joe Natoli Field, Morningside.
POETRY, PROSE AND PICNIC IN THE PARK WITH EVEREST COLLEGE Fri. 7 p.m., South Park.
PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Medieval festival. Sat.-Sun. through Sept. 26 (plus Sept. 6). Off of I-70, six miles west of New Stanton. 1-724-872-1670. $15.95 adults, $7 children 5-12; free under 12. 724-872-1670 or www.pittsburghrenfest.com.
SUMMER JAMS Walnut Street, Shadyside. Sat. 7-11 p.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR Through Sat., Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-654-7745.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY FAIR Fri. through Aug. 28. Westmoreland County Fairgrounds., Greensburg, 724-423-5005.
DANCE ALLOY/JONES SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE Performance closes summer dance camp. Sun. 2 p.m., Dance Alloy Theater, 5530 Penn Ave. $5-$10. 412-363-4321 or www.dancealloy.com.
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BERTHA AND BAILEY'S CIRCUS A comic romp about two clowns, one funny and one not. Written by Rennick Steele. Freeport Theatre Festival, 2498 White Cloud Road, Leechburg. Through Aug. 29. Fri.-Sun. 8 p.m. $12-$10. www.freeporttheatrefestival.org; 724-295-1934.
BROADWAY AT THE OVERLOOK Professional and student performers come together for an evening of Broadway-style cabaret. Pittsburgh Musical Theater, West End Overlook Amphitheater. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. Free. 412-539-0900.
CASH ON DELIVERY A British farce by Michael Cooney. Apple Hill Playhouse, 275 Manor Road, Delmont. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $16. 724-468-5050.
DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL HIGH SCHOOL Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Cranberry. Through Aug. 28. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $15. 724-773-9896.
FAIREST: THE BLACK TALE OF SNOW WHITE A dark adaptation of the classic Grimm's tale, not for sensitive audiences. The Rage of Stage Players, The Studio Theatre, Cathedral of Learning basement, 4200 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Through Aug. 28. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (Special 8 p.m. Thurs. performance to benefit Pittsburgh New Works Festival). $13 (cash only). 412-851-0922.
HARPS & HARMONICAS When her husband of 41 years passes away, a woman embarks on a wild road trip with her daughter's best friend. South Park Theatre, corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive. Through Aug. 28. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12. 412-831-8552; www.southparktheatre.com.
HONUS AND ME Dan Gutman's family comedy. The Red Barn Players, Route 228, Ellwood-Zelienople Road, Franklin. Through Aug. 28. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10. 724-773-7150.
THE HOWLING MILLER Based on the novel by Finland's Arto Paasilinna adapted by Karla Boos and Peter Duschenes. Quantum Theatre, Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sun. 8 p.m. $30-$45. 1-888-718-4253.
***LOST IN YONKERS Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize comedy about two young boys sent to Yonkers to live with Grandma. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, North Strabane. Thurs. through Sept. 4. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$15. 724-745-6300.
ONE GOLDEN MOMENT A middle-aged American man goes to a secluded Greek island to seek refuge from a workaholic life. Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, Jennerstown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Fri. 2 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $15-$32. 814-629-9201 or www.mountainplayhouse.com.
***THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The final national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. PNC Broadway Across America Presents, Benedum Center, Downtown. Wed. through Sept. 19. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m.; some exceptions. $37-$125. 412-456-6666.
THE PINTER CELEBRATION Six of Harold Pinter's plays will be performed in rare festival. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theater, Charity Randall and Henry Heymann Theaters, Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. Schedule: www.picttheatre.org. $20-$32. 412-394-3353.
***PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Thurs.: Pittsburgh Improv Jam, $3; Fri.: Sat.: The John McIntire Dangerously Live Comedy Talk Show, $5 (free with Cultural trust ticket); doors open at 9:30 p.m. 412-281-3973.
'S WONDERFUL: THE NEW GERSHWIN MUSICAL A singing and dancing celebration of the music 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.
TWO DUMB DOGS Children's musical theater. Looking Glass Theater at Little Lake Theatre, Route 19, North Strabane. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 1:30 p.m. $8-$9. 724-745-6300; www.littlelake.org.
THE ZIEGFIELD NUNS Musical cabaret. Jude Pohl Productions at the Crowne Plaza Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 164 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park. Through Aug. 29. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (6:30 dinner); Sun. 6 p.m. (4:30 dinner). $40-$38. 724-746-1178.
AVATAR Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park: Flagstaff Hill, Schenley Park, Wed., dusk. 412-422-6426 or www.citiparks.net.
COVER GIRL Part of Gene Kelly Birthday Party, Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, East Liberty. Sat. 3 p.m. $2. 1-800-838-3006 or at www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 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.
PUMPKINHEAD Moonlit Matinee Film Festival at Oaks Theater, Oakmont. Sat. midnight. $8. 412-828-6311.
REPULSION Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Summer Vacation series. Regent Square Theater, Edgewood. Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.
STAGE COACH Strand Theater, 119 N. Main, Zelienople. Sun. 2 p.m. $4-$5. 724-742-0400 or www.thestrandtheater.org.
UP Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park: Riverview Park, Observatory, Sat.; West End/Elliott Overlook, Tues. Dusk. 412-422-6426.
ART Listings
FIBERART INTERNATIONAL An exhibition of contemporary fiberart representing 84 artists from 14 countries, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Society for Contemporary Craft. Ends Sun. Information: www.fiberartinternational.org.
museum EXHIBITIONS
AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM JCC Building, Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011. "Celebration," AAP artists 100 year celebration, through Aug. 28. Daily.
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Twisted Pair: Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol," through Sept. 5. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's collections. Closed Mon.
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 800-275-2470. "2010 Annual Student Show," through Aug. 30. Closed Sun.
AUGUST WILSON CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE Downtown, 412-258-2700. Ongoing exhibits depicting African-American life. Daily.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "Jackson Pollock: Silver and Black," through Dec. 31. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Associated Artists of Pittsburgh," group show, through Sept. 19; Forum 65 Gallery: "Jones, Koester, Nashashibi/Skaer: Reanimation," through Oct. 30; "Life: A Journey Through Time," Frans Lanting's photographic project, through Jan. 9; Hillman Hall: "Pittsburgh Adorned: Classic to Contemporary," 80 pieces from the private collections, through Oct. 17; Alisa Mellon Bruce Galleries: Featuring decorative arts from around the world; "Design Competition: New Cottages at Fallingwater," ends Sun. 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. Closed Mon.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. Permanent installation art by Greer Lankton, Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Washed in the Blood: The Paintings of Ben Jones," ends Sat. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "An American Landscape: Interpretations of the Artist," through Sept. 10. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier. "Brian Ferrell and Lauren Adams: The Aesthetics of Nature," through Oct. 30. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "An American Landscape: Interpretations of the Artist," through Sept. 10. Closed Mon.
***TOONSEUM Bruno Building, Downtown, 412-232-0674. Thurs.: "Toons and Brews," beginning cartooning class and beer tasting for over 21s, co-sponsored with Church Brew Works, 7 p.m. "Cartoon Canines," through Sept. 19, original works by Charles M. Schulz, Disney production sketches and more, through Sept. 19. Permanent collection and exhibits on the history of cartooning. Closed Mon.-Tues.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Rooted in Tradition: Art Quilts From the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum," through Sept. 19; "Cutting Our Own Paths: Contemporary Works on Paper," work by the Guild of American Papercutters, through Sept. 4; "Born of Fire: The Valley Work," collection of contemporary work that represents of the steel era, ongoing. Permanent collection of American art. Closed Mon.-Tues.
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ART LOFT Mt. Lebanon, 412-563-3003. "Lost And Found: Remarkable Art from Unremarkable Materials," ends Mon. Closed Sun.
***BOTTLEBRUSH GALLERY 539 Main St., Harmony, 724-452-0539. Fri.: "Harmony," works of ceramic artist Michael Flaherty, through Sept. 12, opening reception 6-9 p.m.
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY 724-938-5244. "Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente," ends Tues. Closed Sun.
ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-324-1996. "James Shipman's Sculpture," through Aug. 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.
EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. Permanent works by artists with disabilities. Closed Sat.-Sun.
***FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. Fri.: "Pastel Highlights," Pittsburgh Pastel Artists annual group show, through Sept. 24. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FILMMAKERS GALLERIES Oakland. "Divided Sky," by Michael Sherwin, an exhibition of photographs and video, through Oct. 17. Daily.
GALLERY 30 Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Doug Brown, Winter Paintings," through Aug. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY ON BAUM Oakland, 412-621-2286. "The Political Art of Dr. Seuss," WWII cartoons by Theodor Geisel, through Sept. 4. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Four Photographers: Four Paths Revealed," Corey Armpriester, John Warren Davis, Fred Geiger, Brian Sesack, through Aug. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***GALLERY SIM South Side, 412-586-4561. Sun.: "Double Exposure," featuring photography of Charlee Brodsky and John Higdon, through Oct. 4, opening reception, 1-4 p.m. Closed Mon.-Wed.
LA FOND GALLERIES South Side, 412-431-3337. "New Artist -- New Works: David Shipley," through Aug. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.
LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "As I See It," works by William Perry, through Aug. 28. Closed Sun.
MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Photonomics," works by Jo-Anne Bates, Alexis Dillon, John Dorinsky, John A. Fobes, Denise Suska Green, Howard Grill, Aaronel deRoy Gruber, Jeanine Hall, Vanessa Kettering, Dan Mohan, Jay M. Ressler, Wesley Smith, Richard Stoner and William Wade, through Sept. 3. Closed Sat.-Sun.
MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. "Alice Marie Boyle," Pittsburgh paintings, through Aug. 31. 412-761-0301.
MERRICK ART GALLERY New Brighton, 724-846-1130. Permanent historical collections. Closed Sun.-Mon.
MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "Gallery Artists: A Group Show of Contemporary Art," through Aug. 31. Closed Sun.-Tues.
NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "The Students of Le Poire, Recent Paintings," through Sept. 10. Closed Sun.-Mon.
PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. "Mia Tarducci Henry," oil paintings on canvas, through Aug. 30. Closed Sun.-Tues.
***PENN STATE NEW KENSINGTON CAMPUS GALLERY "August Memorial Art Show remembering Robert G. Brust," through Aug. 29. Daily.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "Interplay," collaborative show with works by AAP and PF/PCA, ends Sun.; "Fiberart 2010," a exhibition of contemporary fiberart representing 84 artists from 14 countries, ends Sun. www.pittsburgharts.org.
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "Hot Stuff," glass art by John Miller, through Sept. 26. Closed Sun.
SAINT VINCENT GALLERY Latrobe, 724-805-2010. "Art Reflecting Nature: Wildlife in the Northeastern United States," coverlets and quilts, through Sept. 5. Closed Mon.-Tues.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "Three Strange Adventures; The Art of Maggie Taylor," ends Sat. Permanent collections. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Paper Politics An International Exhibition of Socially-Engaged Printmaking," featuring more than 200 artists, curated by Josh MacPhee, through Oct. 24. Closed Mon.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Fiberart 2010," a exhibition of contemporary fiberart representing 84 artists from 14 countries, ends Sun. www.fiberartinternational.org.
707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Poisonous: Anna Rebek," through Sept. 12. Closed Mon.
709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Tar Baby Jane and Doo-Wop: Everything Useful for Your Modern Household," through Aug. 29. Daily.
WORLD WEST GALLERY Washington, 724-225-4663. "Honoring Charles C. Pitcher, 1927-2009," works by Forquer, Pitcher, Basatoni, Marsula and more, through Sept. 13. Closed Sun.
WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Outer Body/Inner Experiences," multimedia artwork by Jim Campbell, Luc Courchesne, Airan Kand and more, through Sept. 23. Closed Mon.-Tues.
ST. PAUL CATHEDRAL SUMMER ORGAN CONCERT SERIES Nicholas Will. Sun. 4 p.m., St. Paul Cathedral, Fifth Avenue and Craig Street, Oakland. Free; donations accepted. 412-621-6082 or pittsburghbeckerath@verizon.net.
OUTDOOR CONCERTS
HARTWOOD ACRES Hampton, 412-767-9200. Sun.: Joe Sample Trio, 7:30 p.m.
MEGAN INTERMISSION SUITE & COURTYARD Palace Theatre, Greensburg, 724-836-1123. Thurs.: The Usual Suspects, 6 p.m.
MONROEVILLE PARK 412-856-1006. Sun.: Dr. Zoot, 6:30 p.m.
SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER ON PLUM Elizabeth Borough, 412-384-0504. Thurs.: Leading Ladies, 6:30 p.m.
RESERVOIR OF JAZZ Highland Park, 412-255-8975. Sun.: Aurora, 5 p.m.
STARS AT RIVERVIEW JAZZ SERIES Riverview Park. Sat: Howie Alexander 7 p.m.
SUMMERSOUNDS Robertshaw Amphitheater, St. Clair Park, Greensburg, 724-838-4323. Fri.: Moonalice, 7 p.m.
SUMMER SOLAR CONCERT SERIES Allegheny Square, North Side. Wed.: Jerome Hawk-Freeman, 12:15 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING BAND CONCERT Ligonier Diamond, Ligonier. Sun.: Delmont Concert Band 7 p.m. (in case of inclement weather, Town Hall).
IN THE CLUBS
rock
ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Thurs.: Stereo Skyline w/Cash Cash, Cady Groves, The Downtown Fiction, 6:30 p.m., $12; Fri.: B1G T1ME w/Ben Haddad, 9 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door; Sat.: One Lung Kenny w/Duende, The Dirk Miller All-Stars, 9 p.m., $5; Tues.: Justin Nozuka Band w/Alex Cuba, Ry Cuming, 7 p.m., $18 in advance, $20 at the door.
AMBRIDGE EAGLES 724-266-0041. Sat.: Around & Back, 8:30 p.m.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE McCandless, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.
BRONZE HOOD LOUNGE Robinson, 412-787-7240. Sat.: Daniels & McClain, 9 p.m.
DEL'S ROADHOUSE Kent, Indiana County, 724-840-0118. Sat.: The Dave Iglar Band, 10 p.m.
DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Sat.: The RPG's, 9:30 p.m.
FOX CHAPEL YACHT CLUB O'Hara, 412-963-0640. Sat.: DaPhunk Band, 8 p.m.
GARFIELD ARTWORKS 412-361-2262. Wed.: Half King featuring Kreg Jerkwater and Nat Solos, 7 p.m.
HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Sat.: Rising Regina, Zig & Ryan Duo, 10 p.m., $5.
HOULIHAN'S Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: Soul Village, 9 p.m.
JUMPER'S JUNCTION North Franklin, Washington County, 724-206-0080. Sat.: The Rusty Haywackers, 8 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Freudian Hips, 9:30 p.m.
SEWICKLEY HOTEL 412-741-9457. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 8 p.m.
STONE VILLA WINE CELLARS Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, 724-423-5604. Sat.: Titanium Hip, 4 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Dirty Faces, Hardnips, Red Eawn II, 10:30 p.m.; Fri.: Dominion w/DJ Hiem & Miss Amber, 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Brain Drill, Halo of Gun Fire, Sputnik, Arkaik, Flesh Consumed, 10:30 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Spinster, The CUFF, Pete Bush and the Hoi Polloi, 10 p.m.; Fri.: City Dwelling Nature Seekers, The Red Western, 9 p.m.; Sat.: Fourth River w/the Old E Allstars, 10 p.m.
WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Sun.: The Infamous Dicks w/special guest, 7 p.m., $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
CC's CAFE Sharpsburg, 412-784-8338. Fri.: Ms. Freddye and Blue Faze, 8:30 p.m.
HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Rochester Borough, 724-728-2227. Sat.: Mystic Knights, 9 p.m.
HOP HOUSE Green Tree, 412-922-9560. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers, 9:30 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.
KELLY'S RIVERSIDE INN Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Sat.: Sweaty Betty Blues Band, 9 p.m.
KEYSTONE BAR Ellwood City, Lawrence County, 724-758-4217. Sun.: Jill West and Blues Attack, 3 p.m.
LA CASA NARCISI WINERY West Deer, 724-444-4744. Sat.: Ms. Freddye and Blue Faze, 3 p.m.
LINDEN GROVE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8687. Fri: Souled Out, 9:30 p.m.
NEW HAZLETT THEATER North Side, 412-320-4610. Fri.: Live recording featuring Margot B., 8 p.m.
PAPARAZZI'S South Side, 412-488-0800. Wed.: Muddy Kreek Blues Band jam session 9:30 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-323-1919. Thurs.: Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, 8 p.m., $12.50 in advance, $15 at the door.
SAWDUST SALOON Penn Hills, 412-241-9101. Thurs.: Strange Brew, 8 p.m.
SHAFTON FIRE HALL North Huntingdon, 724-863-7918. Sun.: Mystic Knights and the Firehouse Blues, 2 p.m.
SKYVUE LOUNGE West Mifflin, 412-469-1119. Wed.: The Jaminators dance/jam, 9 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.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session 8 p.m.; Sat.: Hubb's Groove, 9 p.m.
DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: The TBJ Project, 9 p.m.
1810 TAVERN Bridgewater, 724-371-0732. Thurs.: Vince Anthony w/Curtis Swift, 7 p.m.
FRESCOS McCandless, 724-935-7550. Sat.: Lisa Ferraro, 7:30 p.m.
GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Sat.: Don Aliquo & Mark Perna, 8 p.m.
LITTLE ATHENS Sewickley, 412-259-8125. Sat.: Vince Anthony w/Curtis Swift, 8 p.m.
LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.; Fri.: Salsamba, 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Miguel Sague III, 8:30 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones, 9 p.m.
LOCKHOUSE 6 Vanport, 724-773-8091. Wed.: Vince Anthony, 7 p.m.
NARDI'S RESTAURANT Monroeville, 412-372-1595. Sat.: The Roger Barbour Trio, 7 p.m.
NIKO'S COFFEE HOUSE Robinson, Allegheny County, 412-329-6939. Thurs.: Clem Rolin/Kevin Clark and Friends, 7:30 p.m.
OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL Downtown, 412-281-7100. Fri.: Frank Cunimondo w/Pat Crossley, 5 p.m.
RIVERS CASINO North Shore, 412-231-7777. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Spider Rondinelli and the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants, 6 p.m.
SCHENLEY PLAZA CAFE Oakland, 412-343-9555. Sun.: Tania Grubbs, noon.
SHAKESPEARE'S RESTAURANT & PUB North Sewickley, 724-752-4653. Fri.: Vince Anthony, 7 p.m.
VFW South Side, 412-904-2842. Mon.: Puttin' On the Ritz Big Band, 7:30 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Johnny Vann, Jack Pettit, Bernie Sendro, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Phil & Roxy, 8 p.m.; Tues.: David Cremonese, 7 p.m.; Wed.: Thom Book, 7 p.m.
JOHNNY'S Wilmerding, 412-824-6642. Sat.: Johnny Vann, Jack Pettit, Bernie Sendro, 7:30 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Vida; 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.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Buckwheat Zydeco (zydeco), 8 p.m.
RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: Danny Kidd & the Backwoods Band, 9:30 p.m.
SAWDUST SALOON Penn Hills, 412-241-9101. Sat.: Broken Spoke, 9:30 p.m.
REGINA ELENA SOCIAL CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: NightStar, 9 p.m.
ROCKY'S ROUTE 8 Shaler, 412-487-6259. Sat.: Steel Rockin' Band, 8 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.
CALICO JACK'S North Shore, 412-322-7380. Wed.: Acoustic open stage, 8 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, 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.
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.
VENUE AT HARMONY RIDGE Ambridge, 724-266-2010. Wed.: Acoustic Affair Songwriter Spotlight & Open Stage, 8 p.m.
WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Tues.: 7:30 p.m.
BEER NUTZ PLAZA, O'Hara, 412-963-6889. Fri.: Tim & John, 6 p.m.
DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Thurs.: Mike & Frank of Lava Game, 9:30 p.m.; Fri.: John Trak, 7 p.m.
ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.
NORTH COUNTRY BREWING CO. Slippery Rock Borough, 724-794-2337. Mon.: Rising Regina, 7 p.m.
PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770.Mon.: Acoustic Jam 7 p.m.; Wed.: Potters Reel 7 p.m.
ROCHESTER INN Ross, 412-364-8166. Wed.: The Kardasz Brothers, 8 p.m.
STEEL CITY SALOON Coraopolis, 724-218-1438. Thurs.: Corey White 7 p.m.
STINKY'S BAR & GRILL Lawrenceville, 412-224-4301. Fri.: The Dave Iglar Trio, 9:30 p.m.
MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri., Sat.: Judy Marlowe, 8:30 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Sheraton Four Points, Cranberry, 412-281-3130. Rich Chassler, Fri.: 9 p.m., Sat. 7 and 9 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Radisson, Green Tree, 412-920-4242. The Legendary Wid, Fri.-Sat. 8 & 10:15 p.m.
BALLROOM American Legion, White Oak, 412-672-7994. Mon.: Mikey Dee, 8 p.m.
BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Mikey Dee, 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.
BIG BAND Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Sat.: Wayne Macuga, 8 p.m., $10.
CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-654-7529. Fri.: lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
COUNTRY Brothers Grimm, Robinson, 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, 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.
IRISH SET & CEILI Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, Strip, 412-642-6622. Tues.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
LINDY HOP SWING Wightman Dancehall, Squirrel Hill, 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.
SINGLES West View VFW, 724-316-5029. Sat.: lesson, 7:15 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
SINGLES Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1-877-287-4645. Sat.: 8 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.; dance, 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. Exhibits: "Lord of the Crane Flies," photographs, illustrations, specimens and videos on crane flies (through Oct. 1); "Pittsburgh Adorned: Classic to Contemporary," jewelry from museum and personal collections (through Oct. 17) ; and "Journey Through Time," nature photographer Frans Lanting traces Earth's development and celebrates biodiversity (Jan. 9). Tue.-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.
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave., North Shore, 412-237-3400. Laser shows: Michael Jackson, Fri.-Sat. 7 and 9 p.m.; Led Zepplin, Fri.-Sat. 11 p.m.; Pink Floyd, Fri.-Sat. midnight. $8; $2 for members ($13 when paired with another laser show). Omnimax films: "Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure" (through Sept. 6), "Animalopolis" (through 2010) and "The Ultimate Wave Tahiti." Center hours: Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Center admission: $17.95 adults, $9.95 children Omnimax films: $8 adult non-member, $6 child non-member, $7 adult member and $5 member.
***CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, 412-322-5058. "Curious George: Let's Get Curious," through Oct. 3. Meet Curious George, Sat. 2 p.m. and Wed. 11:30 a.m."Get Curious: Mother of Invention," story teller Morgan Hunt presents "All Aboard!," a journey through the world of American steam engine trains, Fri. with story time at 2 p.m. and roaming the museum 2:30-3:30 p.m. "We Can: Fencing!" demonstration of fencing, Sat. 1 p.m. Portraiture with Cara Lynn Kleid, Tues., 10 a.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.
***GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET Station Square, 412-355-7980. Captain's Dinner Dance Cruise (Saturdays through December), Chicken & Ribs Dinner (Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 31), Rivers Casino Lunch Cruise (Mondays), One Hour Sightseeing Cruise, (weekdays through September), Good Ship Lollipop Excursion Cruise (weekends through August), Sunday Ice Cream Social Cruise (through Sept. 5) Moonlight Dance Cruise (through Sept. 3). Kids Showtime Cruises (select Wednesdays and Saturdays through August); Hawaiian Dinner Cruise, Fri.; Sunday Dinner Cruise, Sun.; Bo Wagner's Frank and Dean Show luncheon cruise, Fri.; Saturday Family Picnic Cruise, Sat.; Friday Night Jamz Moonlight Dinner Dance Cruise, Fri.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE BIKE RENTAL 600 First Ave., Downtown. Bicycle rental on the Eliza Furnace Trail. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. 412-600-0675, www.bikepittsburgh.com.
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. "Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation," 2nd & 3rd floors, ongoing. Also: Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. 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.
IDLEWILD PARK AND SOAK ZONE Ligonier, 724-238-3666. Open daily through Aug. 29, and Sept. 4-6.
KENNYWOOD PARK West Mifflin, 412-461-0500. Open daily through Aug. 24 and Aug. 28-29, Sept. 4-6, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19.
NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. 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, through Sept. 12; "Up, Up and Agave," and "Butterfly Forest," several species of butterflies return to the gardens for the summer, through Sept 6. 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. UPMC Kids Zoofari, sponsored by CHIP and UPMC for Kids, Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.
SANDCASTLE 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead, 412-462-6666. Open daily through Sunday and Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 4-6.
SCHENLEY PLAZA Next to Carnegie Library, Oakland. Lunch time music Tues.-Thurs., noon-2 p.m. (through October); yoga, Mon. noon and Sat. 10 a.m.; and Cardio Bootcamp, Sun. 11 a.m. (through August).
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BLOCK HOUSE Point State Park, Downtown. Built as a redoubt of Fort Pitt in 1764. A national historic landmark and Pittsburgh's oldest building. Open to the public. Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
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. $3-$5.
FORT PITT MUSEUM Point State Park, 412-281-9285. Museum of Colonial life in western Pennsylvania. Historical models, educational programs on the French and Indian War. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students and children 4-17, and free 3 and under
FORT LIGONIER Ligonier, 724-238-9701. A full-scale, on-site reconstruction of the 1758-17 66 original. $8 adults, $5 children ages 6-14. Open April 15 - November 15 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. noon-4:30 p.m.
***HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County, 724-452-7341. German dinner, Sat., with seatings at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. in Stewart Hall. Guided tours: $5 adults; $2 children. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, free for children under 6.
HARTWOOD ACRES Allegheny County Park, 412-767-9200. 22-room Tudor mansion, former home of John and Mary Lawrence, features teas, daily mansion tours and other events. Grounds include hiking and walking trails, dog park, open dusk to dawn.
MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND HISTORIC VILLAGE Site of North America's oldest site of human habitation as well as recreations of a 17th century Native American settlement and life in a 19th rural community. Wed.-Sat., noon to 5 p.m., and Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission, $10 for adults, senior citizens, $9; children, ages 6-16, $5; children under 6 and Heinz History Center members, free. For group rates or for more information, 724-587-3412.
OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD South Park, Stone Manse Drive, off the circle, 412-835-1554, www.olivermiller.org. 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-grolley.org. . Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. 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.
PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART North Side, 412-231-7881. "Between the Battles," 40 framed scenes of preparations and results of Civil War fighting through Aug. 31. "The History of Photography, 1839-1939" and "Women in Photography, 1840-1940," ongoing. Closed Sun. and Tues. Admission $8; free to members.
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. 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.
SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. 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 AMon.-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 Presley Neville. Artifacts, furniture and documents show how Pittsburgh's wealthiest citizens lived 1780-1820. Tours Sun. 1-4 p.m. $5 for adults, $3 per for children ages 6 to 12 and under 6 free
BOOK TALK AND SIGNING Dennis Palumbo, author of the set-in-Pittsburgh mystery "Mirror Image." Sat. 10 a.m., Mystery Lovers Bookshop, 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Free. 412-828-4877.
COMTRA THEATRE For the musical "The Rocky Horror Show," Sat. 2:30-5 p.m. and Sun. 6-8:30 p.m. Prepare one a capella song. Prepare for a cold reading and a dance audition. Must be at least 17. Mature material. Information: 724-773-9896 (theater) or 724-316-1756 (director).
GREENSBURG CIVIC THEATRE For "Evil Dead: The Musical." Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, Sat. 10 a.m. Casting men and women 18-35. Requirements: info@gctheatre.org or www.evildeadthemusical.com.
THE JUNIOR MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH Season auditions Aug. 28, by appointment. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. www.themendelssohn.org or 724-263-5259.
LITTLE LAKE THEATRE COMPANY For "The Secret Garden" and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." At the theatre, Sat. 9 a.m.-noon and Wed. 4:30-7 p.m., by appointment only. 724-745-6300 or www.littlelake.org.
THE MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH Season auditions, including performances of Verdi and Brahms requiems. Aug. 28, 7-9 p.m., Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. 724-263-5259 or www.themendelssohn.org.
THE PITTSBURGH PHILHARMONIC At Christ Church at Grove Farms, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley. Thurs. 7 p.m. All orchestra parts. Audition requirements: Belinda Wilker, 412-713-1268, or bdwilker@zoominternet.net.
STAGE 62 For "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," at the theater, Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. Sun. 2-5 p.m. and Mon. 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Prepare 16 bars and a cold reading from the script. 412-429-6262.
WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS CHOIR New members audition, Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray. Aug. 30, 7-9 p.m. Prepare song; accompanist provided. 724-225-9638 or www.wcac-sing.org.
First Published: August 19, 2010, 5:30 p.m.