Note: Please check venues ahead of time for holiday hours.
Pop/Rock
A ROCKET TO THE MOON Altar Bar, Thurs., 7 p.m. Also: Valencia, Anarbor, Go Radio. $13 advance; $15 door. 1-800-745-3000.
ATMOSPHERE/BLURPRINT/GRIEVES WITH BUDO/SAB THE ARTIST Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. $22-$25; 412-368-5225.
THE DECEMBERISTS/JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE Benedum Center, Thurs. 8 p.m. $39.50-$34.50. 412-456-6666.
JEFF FOXWORTHY/BILL ENGVALL/LARRY THE CABLE GUY Consol Energy Center, Fri. 8 p.m. $62.50. 1-800-745-3000.
FREEDY JOHNSTON/THE WRECKIDS Club Cafe, Fri. 7 p.m. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.
JUST SURRENDER Diesel, Fri. 6:30 p.m. $10-$12. 1-888-718-4253.
MIKE EPPS/SHERYL UNDERWOOD: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, Fri. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $25-$65. 1-888-718-4253.
JEFF BECK Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $53-$83. 1-800-745-3000
JERRY SEINFELD Benedum Center, Sat. 7 p.m. sold out; 9:30 p.m. $49.75-$79.75. 412-456-6666.
VOODOO CHILE Diesel, Sat. 8 p.m. $17-$20. 1-888-718-4253.
JOE PUG/STRAND OF OAKS Mr. Smalls, Sat. 7 p.m. $10. 1-866-468-3401.
PATTY LARKIN Calliope presents at Carnegie Lecture Hall, Mon. 7:30 p.m. $35-$40. 412-394-3353.
PINBACK Mr. Smalls, Tues. 8 p.m. $15. 1-866-468-3401.
JACKIE GREENE Altar Bar, Tues. 8 p.m. $15-$17. 1-800-745-3000.
REVEREND HORTON HEAT/REVEREND PEYTON'S BIG DAMN BAND Altar Bar, Wed. 8 p.m. $22-$25. 1-800-745-3000.
MOGWAI Mr. Smalls, Wed. 8 p.m. $23.50-$25. 1-866-468-3401.
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THE AMISH PROJECT One-woman show written and performed by Jessica Dickey inspired by the true story of a schoolhouse shooting in an Amish community in Lancaster County. Lester Hamburg Studio, City Theatre, 1300 Bingham St., South Side. Through May 8. Tues.-Wed. 7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $30-$60. 412-431-CITY (2489) or www.citytheatrecompany.org.
DOROTHY IN OZ Pittsburgh playwright James Michael Shoberg's dark adaptation of L. Frank Baum's American fairy tale. Not recommended for young or sensitive audiences. Rage of the Stage Players at Henry Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Forbes Ave. at Bigelow Blvd. Through April 30. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $15. 412-851-0922.
HUNTER GATHERERS Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's play about a dinner party kicked off by an animal sacrifice. Not suitable for young audiences. Bricolage, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Through May 7. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. (April 29 at 9 p.m.; no performance April 24). $17-$25; www.brownpapertickets.com/event/154359.
MAMMA MIA! Musical that combines ABBA hits within a tale of love, laughter and friendship. PNC Broadway Across America, Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs. 1 and 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $27-$67. 412-392-4900 or www.pgharts.org.
THE MIRACLE WORKER The true story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. The Valley Players at Ligonier Theater, 208 W. Main St., Ligonier. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. 724-238-6514 or www.valleyplayers.org.
SUPERIOR DONUTS Life gets interesting for the owner of a coffee shop in a Chicago neighborhood full of eccentric characters. Pittsburgh Public Theater at O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. Thurs. May 15. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m.; some exceptions. $35.75-$60.75; $15.75 for students and age 26 and younger. 412-316-1600 or www.ppt.org.
BARBER OF SEVILLE Carmike Cinema, 700 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park, Tues. 2 p.m. $25. 412-835-7074.
COPPELIA Paris Opera Ballet, Oaks Theatre, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Thurs. 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $16-$20. 412-828-6322; www.theoakstheater.com or www.showclix.com/display_events.php?sid=201.
DO SOMETHING REEL FILM FESTIVAL Presented by Whole Foods at Melwood Screening Room, 477 Mellwood Ave., Oakland. Ends Thurs. $5; $25 for pass. For films and showtimes: www.pghfilmmakers.org.
EASTER PARADE Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $4-$5. 724-742-0400 or www.thestrandtheater.org.
GASLAND Reel to Reel Documentary Series, Carnegie Library, Oakland, Thurs. 7 p.m. 412-622-3105 or filmandaudio@carnegielibrary.org.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD "Capriccio." Cinemark Robinson & Tarentum. Sat. 1 p.m. $16-$24. www.fathomevents.com.
STRUGGLES IN STEEL Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Sunday Night Series "Which Side Are You On?" Regent Square Theater, 1035 S. Braddock Ave., Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org.
VIDET 2011 Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Melwood Screening Room, 477 Mellwood Ave., Oakland, Fri. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org.
ART LISTINGS
MUSEUM exhibitions
AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011. "A Painter's Legacy: Students of Samuel Rosenberg," 54 students of the late painter submit diverse works in painting, sculpture and more, through April 30. Daily.
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "30 Mosques in 30 Days: Tales From an American Ramadan Road Trip," through May 1; "Word of God" series, featuring Sandow Birk, whose new body of work is based on the Islamic Quran, through May 1; "Maria Callas Concrete," the great opera singer's works woven into a digital time explanation, through May 1. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's collections. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Past Meets Present: Decorative Arts and Design at the Carnegie," ongoing; "Paul Thek: Diver, A Retrospective," through May 1; "Andrey Avinoff: In Pursuit of Beauty," through July 24; Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries: Featuring decorative arts from around the world. Permanent collections throughout. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.
FRANK L. MELEGA ART MUESUM Brownsville, 724-245-6120. "My Journey With Amy," paintings and pastels by Patricia Mae Young, through May 7. Daily.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Gestures 15," Sue Abramson, Chris Craychee, Jerstin Crosby, Will Giannotti, Deborah Hosking, Permanent installation art by Greer Lankton, Yayoi Kusama, Winifred Lutz, James Turrell, the Chicago collaboration and others on display.Closed Mon.
TOONSEUM Bruno Building, Downtown, 412-232-0674. Permanent collections. "Brenda Starr: The Art of Dale Messick," ends Sat. Closed Mon.-Tues.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Born of Fire: The Valley Work," collection of contemporary work that represents of the steel era, ongoing; "American Landscapes: Treasures From the Parrish Art Museum," a selection of 39 landscape paintings drawn from the permanent collection of The Parrish Art Museum in Southampton, N.Y., ends Sun.; Walsh Gallery: "At The River's Edge: Paintings By Patrick Ruane," landscapes, ends Sun. Closed Mon.-Tues.
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***ACOUSTIC MOOSE CAFE Bellevue, 412-415-3888. Fri.: "Omnibus," free art show for all ages, 7-10 p.m.; BYOB reception for 21 and older 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Perqe. 565 Lincoln Ave.
ARTISTS IMAGE RESOURCE GALLERY North Side, 412-321-8664. "Rethinking Pittsburgh's Industrial Legacy: Prints as Catalyst for Change," through May 7. Open Thurs. and Sat.
CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-421-8888. "Color," Chuck Olson, through May 27.
EASTSIDE GALLERY East Liberty, 412-370-6905. "Spring Fling, a Group Show," through April 30. Closed Mon.-Wed.
EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. Permanent works by artists with disabilities. Closed Sat.-Sun.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "Donald Judd Remix," ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816 or www.feinartgallery.com. "Associated Artists of Pittsburgh present: "Love & Loss," ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Brian McCall: Draw the World, Add Color, Look What I Made," through April 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THE GALLERY ON BAUM Oakland, 412-621-2286. "Splish, Splash," a collection of waterworks by Douglas Brown, through May 7. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY SIM South Side, 412-586-4531. "GLASStronomy: A Silica Feast for the Eyes," glass works by Jeffrey Phelps, ends Sat. Closed Mon.-Wed.
HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION Carnegie Mellon University 5th Floor, Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Flora's Lexicon" explores the 19th-century European and American phenomenon of "The Language of Flowers," through June 30. Closed Sat.; special events, check www.huntbot.andrew.enu.edu.
JEFF EDWARDS GALLERY Bethel Park, 412-833-3306. "Dimensions" paper designs by Kathryn Carr-Cut, box designs by David Passafiume and glassworks by Patricia Kenney, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
LATROBE ART CENTER 819 Ligonier St., 724-537-7011. "Spring Show, featuring original paintings, handmade jewelry, stained glass, pottery and woodwork, through May 14. Daily.
MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. "Mark McLaughlin," through April 29. Closed Sun.
MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY South Side, 412-441-4282. "Dis[Locating] Culture: Contemporary Islamic Art," Islamic American artists, through July 30. Open Wed., Fri., Sat. and by appt.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Teapots! An Invitational," through June 11. Closed Sun.-Mon.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. Seven new exhibits, including shows by Sung Rok Choi, Douglas Kinsey, Michelangelo Lovelace Sr. and more; group shows by Pittsburgh Society of Artists; Pittsburgh Print Group; Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh; and Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, all through May 22. Closed Mon.
SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE Latrobe, 724-805-2010. "What's Eating Me? Mice, Moths and More" through May 18. Closed Sat.-Mon.
SHAW GALLERIES "Beauty-Strength-Reflection: Five Perspectives on the Female Form," an exhibit featuring five women artists from Pittsburgh in a show of fine art paintings, through April 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***SETON HILL UNIVERSITY HARLAN GALLERY Greensburg, 724-830-1071. Tues.: "Stars, Stripes, Glitter and Glue," solo exhibition by Meghan Adams, through April 30; gallery talk Wed. 6 p.m.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "Future Forward: 1st Annual Juried Members' Exhibition" through May 7. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Bridge 11," Lia Cook (fiber), Mariko Kusumoto (metal) and Anne Drew Potter (ceramics).
SOUTH ARTS GALLERY Bethel Park, 412-223-6137. "Cabin Fever," local artists display new works in all mediums, through April 30. Closed Sun.-Tues.
SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "STRAIGHT OUTTA -- CompUSA," Jesse Hulcher's multi-media work, through May 1. Closed Sun.-Mon.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Remnants Revisted," encore presentation of selected pieces from Joyce Werwie Perry's solo exhibition at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, through April 29. Closed Sun.
TRINITY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-687-2458. "Exploring Simplicity," by drawings by Marissa Gallagher, through April 30. Closed Sun.-Mon.
LILY AFSHAR Classical guitarist. Thurs. 8 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall, College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, Oakland. Free.
BAROQUE TO BLUES Featuring pianists Faye W. D'Ippolito and Edith M. Humphrey in a program of concerti and pieces for two pianos. Tues., John Knox Room, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, East Liberty. Hors d'oeuvres 6:15-7:15 p.m., performance 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10; proceeds benefit the Student Scholarship Fund for Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR With Chatham Baroque and guests. Good Friday Concert featuring three Passion-themed cantanas by J.S. Bach. The ensembles will be under direction of Alan Lewis. Fri. 8 p.m., Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave. (at Walnut Street). Donations accepted. 412-661-0120.
IN THE CLUBS
rock
ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Thurs.: A Rocket to the Moon w/ Valencia, Anarbor, Runner Runner, Go Radio, 6 p.m.; Fri.: The Return of Ska, Part Deux featuring CD release show for Reel-A-Peel w/ The Hang Lows, Masters of the Universe, 5 Elements, The Skunk 11, 7 p.m.; Sat.: Double Penetration, 9 p.m.; Tues.: Jackie Greene w/ Waylon Speed, 8 p.m.; Wed.: Rev. Horton Heat w/ Rev. Payton's Big Damn Band, The Beagle Brothers, 7 p.m.
AMERICAN LEGION Ambridge, 724-266-5623. Sat.: Daniels & McClain, 9 p.m.
CANONSBURG EAGLES 724-745-7090. Sat.: Daniels & McClain, 9:30 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Root 19, 8:30 p.m.
DOUBLE WIDE GRILL South Side, 412-390-1111. Thurs.: Guitar Zack & the Daves, 9:30 p.m.
FRANKIE & GEORGIE'S 4 WOOD GRILLE (formerly PD's Pub) Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: Rising Regina, 9:30 p.m., $5.
GARFIELD ARTWORKS 412-361-2262. Mon.: Kagel Nacht; Tues.: Neutral Uke Hotel, 8 p.m., $10 for each show.
HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Sat.: Eric Frank & Trapline Music, 9:30 p.m.
KICKSTAND BAR Elizabeth Township, 412-384-3080. Sat.: The Dave Iglar Band, 9:30 p.m.
MILLERSTOWN INN Chicora, 724-445-2157. Fri: The Dave Iglar Band, 10 p.m.
SEWICKLEY HOTEL 412-741-9457. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson, 8 p.m.
SMILING MOOSE South Side, 412-431-4668. Thurs.: Broken Fences, Lady Cop, Bare Branches, 9:30 p.m., $5; Fri.: Progress Report, Deuce Ellis, Fortified PhonetX, Beedie, Verbs, 10 p.m.; Sat.: Instead of Sleeping, Radio Empire, Steve Chab, 5:30 p.m., $8 in advance, $10 at the door; Daikaiju, The Wakening, 9:30 p.m.; Mon.: Brokencycle, Vampires Everywhere, Dot Dot Curve, It Boys, 6:30 p.m.; Wed.: The Joy Formidable, The Lonely Forest, 8 p.m., $12.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Mon.: Ayria, Ludovico Technique, Wreck Creation, Agnes Wired for Sound, 10 p.m., $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Big Hurry, Stripmall Ballads, Neighbors; Fri.: Nik & Central Plains, Chet Vincent & Big Bend, The Harlan Twins; Sat.: Nik & Central Plains, Meeting of Important People, Boco Chica, 9 p.m.
WHISKEY HOLLOW GRILL Banksville, 412-341-4243. Sat.: The Desperados, 9 p.m.
WOODSIDE GRILLE Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: The Good Guys; Sat.: Tom & Dan Lagi, 8 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Fri.: The Messengers, 10 p.m.
CAFE NOTTE Emsworth, 412-761-2233. Sat.: Billy Heid, 8 p.m.
EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Fri.: The South Side Groove Squad featuring Bill Toms and Marc Reisman, 6 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. Sat.: The Rhythm Aces, 4 p.m.
KEYSTONE BAR Ellwood City, Lawrence County, 724-758-4217. Sat.: Jill West and Blues Attack, 10 p.m.
LINDEN GROVE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8687. Fri: Souled Out, 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Candye Kane; Sat.: The Bottom Shelf Blues Band, 9 p.m.
WHISKEY HOLLOW GRILL Banksville, 412-341-4243. Fri.: Angel Blue & the Prophets, 9:30 p.m.
ALAN AND RUBEN'S BAR AND GRILLE Washington, Pa., 724-223-1038. Wed.: The Dan Baker Group, 5 p.m.
ANDYS WINE BAR Fairmont Pittsburgh, Downtown, 412-773-8884. Thurs.: Claire Ascani; Fri.: Tania Grubbs; Sat.: Maureen Budway; Wed.: Guitar Wednesday featuring Colter Harper, 7 p.m.
ANGELO'S RESTAURANT Washington, Pa., 724-222-7120. Fri.: The Dan Baker Group, 9 p.m.
BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Tues.: Kenia, 5 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Russell Thompson, 9 p.m.
CABARET Downtown, 412-325-6766. Tues.: Karrin Allyson, 8 p.m.
CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-421-8888. Sat.: Puro Queso, 7:30 p.m.
CIOPPINO'S Strip, 412-281-6593. Fri.: The Etta Cox & Al Dowe Band, 8 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Sat.: Dave Cremonese & Gail Macioce, 8 p.m.
LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee, 5:30 p.m.; Fri.: The Jeff Lashway Trio, 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Erin Burkett & Virgil Walters w/ Eric Suseoff, 8:30 p.m.; Wed.: The Matt Booth Trio, 9 p.m.
MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Thurs.: Ken Bott, 6 p.m.; Fri.: Gordon Gary, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Tania Grubbs & Mark Strickland, 8 p.m.
OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL Downtown, 412-281-7100. Fri.: Frank Cunimondo w/ Patt Crossley, 5 p.m.
RIVERS CASINO North Shore, 412-231-7777. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents the Donna Bailey Quartet, 6 p.m.
VFW South Side, 412-904-2842. Mon.: Pittsburgh Big Band Legends, 7:30 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Tues.: David Cremonese, 7 p.m.; Wed.: Thom Book, 7 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Dave Crisci; Sat.: Rick & Shari, 8 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
ABSOLUTE BALLROOM DANCE CENTER Larimer, 412-901-4298. Fri.: CD release party, Cuidado (tango), 8 p.m.
GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings, 8 p.m.
PARK HOUSE North Side, 412-224-2273. Sat.: Slim Forsythe & the Stillhouse Pickers, 10 p.m.
REGINA ELENA SOCIAL CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: NightStar, 9 p.m.
AVA LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Mon.: Open stage with the Interval Trio, 9:30 p.m.
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.
FIREHOUSE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Pitcairn, 412-373-4630. Wed.: Open Stage w/ Mark Cyler, 8 p.m.
FRANKIE & GEORGIE'S 4 WOOD GRILLE (formerly PD's Pub) Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Tues.: Dan Eaby Project, 9 p.m.
GOOD TIME BAR Millvale, 412-821-9968. Tues.: Open stage, 9:30 p.m.
HOT ROD LOUNGE Murrysville, 724-327-1660. Thurs.: Mark Cyler, 9:30 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.
SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Tues.: Open stage, 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.
ALLEGHENY ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club, 8 p.m.
BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Wed.: CD release party, Ian McFeron, 5 p.m.
BALTIMORE HOUSE Pleasant Hills, 412-653-3800. Sat.: Matt Tichon, 9 p.m.
DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Detention, 9 p.m.
DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Thurs.: Lava Game, 9:30 p.m.
HEY ANDY'S Monongahela, 724-258-4755. Fri.: Matt Tichon, 9:30 p.m.
SHAKESPEARE'S RESTAURANT & PUB North Sewickley, 724-752-4653. Sat.: Doug & Dave, 7 p.m.
STEEL CITY SALOON North Fayette, 724-218-1438. Thurs.: Corey White, 7 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Thurs.: Johnny Holiday, 10 p.m.
CAFE NOTTE Emsworth, 412-761-2233. Fri.: Hermi & Harry, 8 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Sheraton Four Points, Marshall, 412-281-3130. George Gallo, Fri.: 9 p.m., Sat. 7 & 9 p.m.
BALLROOM American Legion, White Oak, 412-672-7994. Mon.: Frankie Carroll, 8 p.m.
BALLROOM SNPJ Crystal Ballroom, Sewickley Township, 724-832-2687. Sat.: 7 p.m.
CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-654-7529. Fri.: lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
COUNTRY LINE Brothers Grimm, Robinson, 412-788-0890. Thurs.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
COUNTRY LINE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Fri.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 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.
IRISH SET & CEILI Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, Strip, 412-642-6622. Tues.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
OLDIES Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sat.: 8:30 p.m.
OLDIES Harrison City VFW, Penn Township, Westmoreland County, 724-744-2114 or 724-744-4477. Fri.: 8 p.m., $10.
OLDIES Savoy Ballroom, Sub-Alpina Club, Turtle Creek, 412-558-0061. Fri. & Sat.: 8 p.m., $5.
SALSA Cafe Notte, Emsworth, 412-761-2233. Tues.: 8:30 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. & Mon.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 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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BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE Fox Chapel, 412-963-6100. Five miles of trails, open daily.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Explore Evolution." features eight groundbreaking scientific studies of the evolutionary processes that have shaped life on Earth. Permanent exhibits: Population Impact, Dinosaurs in Their Time; Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems; Hall of North American Wildlife; Benedum Hall of Geology; Hall of African Wildlife; Polar World; Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians; Botany Hall. Earth Theater: "Dinosaur Prophecy," "Night of the Titanic," "Amazon Voyage," "Ovirap Tour." 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. Admission includes same-day access Carnegie Museum of Art.
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave., North Shore, 412-237-3400. Laser shows: Queen, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m.; Michael Jackson, Fri. and Sat. 9 p.m.; Daft Punk, Fri. and Sat. 10 p.m.; Sublime, Fri. and Sat. 11 p.m.; Pink Floyd, Fri. and Sat. midnight. $8 general admission, $2 for members ($13 when paired with another laser show). Omnimax films: "Hubble," "Animalopolis" and "Tornado Alley." 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 nonmember, $6 child nonmember, $7 adult member, $5 member.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, www.pittsburghkidsorg. "WHOOSH!: It's About Air," through May 29. Museum hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $11 adults; $10 kids 2-18; under 2 free. Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers.
FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Tours of Clayton, the 23-room turn-of-the-20th-century Frick mansion. "All the Ladies of the House," an exhibit focusing on the women who lived and worked at the mansion, through May 1. Clayton admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Mon.
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. "Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World," "America's Best Weekly," an exhibition focusing on the 100 years of the Pittsburgh Courier."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.
NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. "Wings!" "Wings!," flight presentation with music and video, daily, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Helen M. Schmidt Theater. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13 adults; $12 seniors; $10.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free.
NATIONALITY ROOMS Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, 412-624-6000. Oakland. Narrated tape tours available, without reservation, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $3 adults; $1 children 8-18.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914. Spring Garden Show, ends Sun. 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, 412-665-3640. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; gates close 4 p.m. $14 adults; $13 seniors (60 and older); $12 children 2-13; children under 2 free.
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AIR HERITAGE MUSEUM & AIRCRAFT RESTORATION FACILITY Beaver County Airport, Beaver Falls, 724-843-2820. Historic planes displayed, restored and flown. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, donations accepted.
BAYERNHOF MUSEUM 225 Charles Place, O'Hara, 412-782-4231. A 19,000-square-foot mansion formerly owned by Charles Brown III featuring a collection of restored roll-operated music machines and large music boxes from the Gay '90s and Roaring '20s. Guided tours for groups of two to 12 by reservation only. $10 per person.
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. Fri-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Jeannette, 724-527-5584, www.bushyrunbattlefield.com. Historical site of August 1763 battle between the British and American Indians that paved the way for settlements in Pennsylvania. New this year: theater screening the film, "The Road to Bushy Run." Interpretive exhibits, visitor center, guided tours and gift shop. Park open year-round Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$5.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Allegheny Ave., North Side, 412-323-1070. Group tours of the 107-year-old church and its three 30-foot-high Tiffany windows; tours by appointment. Free.
ELLWOOD CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY CENTER 310 Fifth St., Ellwood City. 724-752-2051 www.ellwoodhistory.org. Local, industrial and business artifacts and memorabilia; displays and photographs; walking tour brochure available. The first sight for seamless steel established in Ellwood City. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth Ave., Downtown, 412-471-3436. Tours include 13 Tiffany stained-glass windows, after 10:45 a.m. Sun. service. Group tours by appointment.
FAYETTE CENTRAL RAILROAD SCENIC TRAIN RIDES Through the coal and coke region of the Laurel Highlands foot hills. Sat.: Trains depart Uniontown for Dunbar 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; train departs Dunbar 12:30 p.m. Sun: Trains depart Uniontown for Fairchance 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Fairchance 12:30 p.m. 1-877-321-3277 or visit www.fayettecentralrailroad.com.
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 restored/reconstructed fort from 1758-66. $8 adults, $5 children ages 6-14. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. noon-4:30 p.m.
HARMONY MUSEUM In the center of 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. 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.
HISTORIC HANNA'S TOWN 809 Forbes Trail, Greensburg, 724-532-1935. Reconstructed Robert Hanna Tavern/Courthouse and Jail, late 18th-century log houses, a reconstructed Revolutionary-era fort, blockhouse and more. Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Guided tours, $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors.
KERR MEMORIAL MUSEUM Oakmont, 412-826-9295. Guided tours of the restored Victorian home. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students.
LEMOYNE HOUSE Washington, 724-225-6740. First National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. by appointment.
LOWRIE SHAW HOUSE Butler, 724-283-8116. A circa 1828 home restored by Butler County Historical Society. Tours Sun. 1-3 p.m.
MARIDON MUSEUM Butler, 724-282-0123. "A Collector's Passion," exhibit of Chinese and Japanese art and artifacts covering the Neolithic era to modern times. Also large collection of Meissen porcelain. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $4 adults; $3 students, seniors.
MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 119 South Pitt St., Mercer, 724-662-3490. Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St., Ambridge, 724-266-4500. A landmark that preserves the history and culture of the successful 19th-century religious communal society. Guided tours Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; self-guided tours Tues.-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $9, ages 12-64; $6, youth; $8, seniors; free 3 and younger.
OLD ST. LUKE'S CHURCH Scott, 412-851-9212. Displays 1823 pipe organ and features graves of French and Indian War and Revolutionary War. Free.
***PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM 1 Museum Road, Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org. "Bunny Tolley," Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg hunt in the picnic grove, craft activities; trolley rides leave every 45 minutes with the last ride leaving the platform at 4:45 p.m. Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. "Streetcar Suburbs: Linking Neighborhoods, Building Communities. Weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+) and $6 for children 3-15, free under age 3.
PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART North Side, 412-231-7881. "Cameras, Cameras and More Cameras," more than 1,000 cameras to be on display; "Camera of the Month" for April is Polaroid camera, model 95, first made in 1948. "Tintype," photographs on metal on display through May 31. In addition "The History of Photography, 1839-1939" and "Women in Photography, 1840-1940," ongoing. Also hundreds of historic photos, Daguerreotypes and lantern slides. Closed Sun. and Tues. Admission $8; free to members.
PROVIDENCE PLANTATION FOUNDATION LIVING HISTORY CENTER 300 Textor Hill Road, Evans City, 724-538-8818, frontier-history.org. Re-enactments of frontier life in Western Pennsylvania during the 18th century. $10 adults; $5 kids under age 12. Open by appointment only.
RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD 613 Marion Ave., Springdale, 724-274-5459. Birthplace and first home of ecologist Rachel Carson. Homestead grounds and gardens open year-round. Tours of the house year-round by appointment. $5 adults; $3 seniors, children 5 and older; under 5 free.
RIVERS OF STEEL NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA Homestead, 412-464-4020, riversofsteel.com. "Collectors: An Exhibition," examines the motivations and decisions of five major donors who actively sought to gather and preserve the industrial heritage of western Pennsylvania; the exhibition showcases the depth and the uniqueness of the collections. 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.
ST. NICHOLAS CROATIAN CHURCH 24 Maryland Ave., Millvale. Murals painted by Maxo Vanka. Guided tours: Sat. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. For weekday tours and special arrangements: 412-681-0905 or 724-845-2907. For more information: www.vankamurals.org.
SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley 412-741-4487, sewickleyheightshistory.org. Showcases the country homes and equestrian lifestyle of Pittsburgh's early industrialists with photos, film, antique cars and carriages. Weekdays 3-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-2 p.m. Tours by appointment. Free admission.
SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. Exhibit: "Slave to Soldier," addressing slavery, abolition, the underground railroad, United States Color Troops and black veterans, whose GAR Post 209 gathered at Soldiers & Sailors Hall for meetings. 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. Housed the general offices of the Westinghouse Airbrake Company and the personal offices of George Westinghouse and his brother Herman. Mon.-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. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students age 10-17; children under 10 free.
WOODVILLE PLANTATION Bridgeville, 412-221-0348, www.woodvilleplantation.org. 18th-century home of Gen. John Presley Neville. Historical artifacts, furniture and documents show how Pittsburgh's wealthiest citizens lived from 1780-1820. Guided tours Sun. 1-4 p.m. $5 for adults, $3 per for children ages 6 to 12 and under 6 free
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BARD WALK Commemorating 447th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. Shakespearean characters -- Richard III, Lady McBeth, Prospero, Hamlet, etc. (performed by local actors) -- will be present at various stations along the way. Also, Slackline Circus, stage combat demonstrations and Bring Your Own Bard presentations by audience members -- attendees welcome to participate. Sponsored by Poets Corner, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks and Theatre Sans Serif. Sat. 2:30 p.m., with program presented in 15-minute intervals as guests arrive, Schenley Plaza, Oakland; in case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Studio Theater of the Cathedral of Learning.
BREAD AND PUPPET THEATER "The Decapitalization Cabaret." Sat. 7 p.m., Brew House Association, 2100 Mary St., South Side. "Cheap Art Sale" to follow. Open seating and pay-as-you wish.
BREAKFAST BRIEFING "Defending America on a Balanced Budget: Is It Possible?" with Lawrence Korb, former assistant secretary of defense and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. Sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Tues. 8:15-9:30 a.m., Grant Room, Rivers Club, Fourth Floor, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. Free for members; $25 for nonmembers. Registration is required. RSVP by Fri., 412-281-7970 or welcome@worldpittsburgh.org.
CONCERT TO BENEFIT EARTHQUAKE/TSUNAMI RELIEF Performers include Joe Negri (jazz guitar), Matt Gillespie (piano), Jonghee Kang (piano), Kerrith Livengood (flute), Emily Pinkerton (guitar/banjo), Martin Spitznagel (jazz/ragtime piano), Yoko Suzuki (jazz band), Bryan Wright (ragtime piano), Yuko Eguchi (Kouta, dance, tea ceremony), etc. Proceeds benefit the Brother's Brother Foundation's effort to aid the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Sat. 2-4 p.m., Bellefield Hall Auditorium, 315 S. Bellefield Ave., University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. $10; students, $5.
GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION With Guy Penrod and Jimmy Fortune. Thurs. 2 and 8 p.m., Palace Theatre, Greensburg. $28-$48. 724-836-8000.
SPRING HERITAGE MARKET Live music, ethnic food and heritage artists. Sponsored by the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Pump House, 880 East Waterfront Drive., Homestead. Free.
PITTSBURGH SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS For "The Merry Wives of Windsor," April 30, noon-3 p[.m. at Frick Park, Squirrel Hill. Prepare two contrasting monologues; one Shakespeare and one contemporary. Prepare a short song; musicians welcome to bring instruments and play a short piece (a capella) as well as photo/resume. Email pittsburghshakespeare@yahoo.com for appointment.
SOUTH PARK CHILDREN'S THEATRE For Children's Theatre Showcase, at the theater, Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park, Sat. noon-4 p.m. Prepare 2-minute presentation and bring accompaniment if necessary. Information: www.southparktheatre.com or 412-831-8552.
PITTSBURGH OPERA Annual chorus auditions. By appointment only, May 9-10 from 7-9:30 p.m. at George Rowland White Opera Studio, Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters, 2425 Liberty Ave., Strip District. Send email with preferred audition date and contact information by May 6 to: Christopher Powell, cpowell@pittsburghopera.org.
First Published: April 21, 2011, 4:00 a.m.
