Pop/Rock
ANDROID LUST/I PARASITE 31st Street Pub, Thurs., 9 p.m. $12-$25. 412-391-8334.
THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS Slippery Rock University, Fri. 7 p.m. $22-$18. 724-738-2018.
THE PITTSBURGH IRISH FESTIVAL Riverplex at Sandcastle. Featuring Gaelic Storm, Makem and Spain Brothers, Screaming Orphans, Carbon Leaf, Goitse, Tom Sweeney, David Kincaid, Searson, Cahal Dunne and more. Fri.-Sun. 412-422-1113.
THE BITERS 31st Street, Pub, Sat. 10:30 p.m. $7. 412-391-8334.
FRUIT BATS/VETIVER W/ BREATHE OWL BREATHE Mr. Smalls, Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.
FUEL/PARKLANE/LOVEBETTIE Altar Bar, Sat. 9 p.m. $21.50. 1-800-745-3000.
KYLE ANDREWS/TAXICAB RACERS Garfield Artworks, Sun. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
BOMBAY CYCLE CLUB Mr. Smalls, Sun. 8 p.m. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.
DROPKICK MURPHYS Trib Amphitheatre, Also: five support acts. Mon. 5:30 p.m. $29.50. 1-800-745-3000.
COLBIE CAILLAT/ANDY GRAMMER Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead, Mon. 7:30 p.m. $29.50-$32. 412-368-5225.
XIU XIU Altar Bar, Mon. 6 p.m. $12-$14. 1-800-745-3000.
INGRAM HILL Club Cafe, Tues. 8 p.m. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Byham Theater, Wed. 8 p.m. $29.50. 1-800-456-6666.
THESE UNITED STATES Club Cafe, Wed. 8 p.m. $10. 1-866-468-3401.
Festivals/fairs
DEUTSCHTOWN GERMAN PARADE AND CELEBRATION Sat.: antique auto show, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Allegheny East Commons, Union Avenue and East Ohio Street. Parade 11-11:30 a.m., from Allegheny Commons East to East Ohio Street to Teuntonia Mannerchor, 857 Phineas St., North Side. Luncheon at noon, Teutonia Mannerchor. Also: folk dancing and musical performances; Hans-Dieter Dorbaum, mayor of Muhlhausen, Germany, and Darlene Harris, president of Pittsburgh city council. Luncheon tickets, $15 in advance at Priory Fine Pastries, 528 East Ohio St., $18 at the door.
LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES Pipe bands, Highland dancing, regional clans tents, athletic competitions, Scottish crafts and vendors, fiddlers, storytelling, military demonstrations, exhibits of Scottish breeds of dogs, etc. Sat. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Idlewild Park and SoakZone, Route 30 East, Ligonier. www.ligonierhighlandgames.org.
MORNINGSIDE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Sat. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Heth's Field. 412-422-6426.
PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL "Wine Revelry," including grape stomping. Sat. and Sun. 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Off of Interstate 70, six miles west of New Stanton. $16.95; $8; free for children under 5. www.pittsburghrenfest.org or 724-872-1670.
SAXONBURG FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Music, arts and crafts, food, 5K race. Sat. 5K race 8 a.m.; festival hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sun., noon-5 p.m., Roebling Park, Rebecca Street, Saxonburg.
SEWICKLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL Crafts, vendors, children's activities, food, merchants' sidewalk sale, entertainment, etc. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.sewickleyborough.org.
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***AMISH MONKEYS Interactive improv comedy, Gemini Theatre, The Factory, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze; Sat. 8 p.m. $8 (cash or debit only). 412-243-5201 or www.amishmonkeys.com.
CABARET AT THEATRE SQUARE Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Thurs.: Pittsburgh Improv Comedy Jam, 10 p.m., $3 (cash only); Sat.: Various acts, 10 p.m., $5 or free with district ticket. 412-456-6666.
***A CHILD'S GUIDE TO HERESY Kendrew Lascelles' adult-themed fairy tale of innocence lost and an unforgettably dark battle of good and evil. The Rep, Point Park University, Professional Company, Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Thurs. through Sept. 25. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $24-$27; students, $8. www.pittsburghplayhouse.com or 412-392-8000.
***DIXIE SWIM CLUB Five unforgettable women in a touching comedy about enduring friendships. McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. Fri. through Sept. 25. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15. www.mckeesportlittletheatre.com or 412-673-1100.
***FIVE COURSE LOVE A musical by Gregg Coffin. Little Lake Theatre, 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg. Thurs. through Sept. 24. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$16. 724-745-6300.
***FOOLS Neil Simon comedy. Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Cranberry. Fri. through Sept. 17. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $12. 724-773-9896.
***HENRY V Shakespeare's classic drama. Indiana Players at Philadelphia Street Playhouse, 725 Philadelphia St., Indiana. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 1:30 p.m. 724-464-0725 or www.indianaplayers.com.
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES A nonstop pop musical set in the '50s. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Oct. 2. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $39.75-$44.75. 412-456-6666.
MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Falstaff, the jolly knight doubly woos Mistresses Page and Ford and is hilariously punished by the knowing women. Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks, West Park, Allegheny Commons, W. North Ave., North Side; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m., Free. www.pittsburghshakespeare.com.
A NEW BRAIN A musical farce about a composer who falls ill during lunch (adult language). The Bald Theatre Company, Grey Box Theatre, 3595 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $20. 412-327-6277.
PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Four weeks of new works and mainstage performances. Visit www.pittsburghnewworks.org for a complete schedule. Father Ryan Arts Center, 420 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $10 (season subscription $25). 412-394-3353 or www.ProArtsTickets.org.
***RACE David Mamet's drama about a law firm whose partners face the challenges of race when deciding if they are going to take a case. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre at the Charity Randall Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Thurs, through Oct. 21. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $40-$50. 412-394-3353.
VANITIES Jack Heifner's bittersweet comedy about three schoolmates who reunite later in life. South Park Theatre, corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. Through Sept. 17. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12. 412-831-8552 or www.southparktheatre.com.
WICKED The touring production of Stephen Schwartz's blockbuster musical about the witches in The Wizard of Oz. Pittsburgh CLO, Benedum Center, Downtown. Through Oct. 2. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. $35.25-$138.25. 412-456-4800 or www.pgharts.org.
AFRO@DIGITAL The Reel Congo Film Series, Paramount Film Exchange Building, 1727 Blvd. of the Allies, Uptown, Sun. 6:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.congostory.org/node/95.
ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Sunday Night Series, Regent Square Theater, 1035 S. Braddock Ave., Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org.
FILM KITCHEN Short films by Joy Toujours, Cornelius Henke and Bill Moore. Pittsburgh Filmmakers Melwood Screening Room, 477 Mellwood Ave., Oakland. Tues. 7 p.m. reception, 8 p.m. screening. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org.
GISELLE Royal Ballet, London. Ballet in Cinema, Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, and Tues. 6 p.m. $12-$15. 412-828-6322 or www.theoakstheater.com.
HOLLYWOOD THEATER 1449 Potomac Ave., Dormont, 412-563-0368 or www.the hollywooddormont.org. Special screenings include: "Rejoice and Shout," "Vampires," "Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Bela Lugosi Serial: The Phantom Creeps: Part 11." See www.thehollywooddormont.org for times and details.
NATIONAL VELVET Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m. $4-$5. 724-742-0400 or www.thestrandtheater.org.
ONLY A GOD CAN SAVE US Followed by panel discussion that includes filmmaker Jeffrey van Davis. Sponsored by Duquesne University's Department of Philosophy. Africa Room of Duquesne Union, Duquesne University, Uptown, Fri. 1 p.m. 412-396-6572 OR polansky@duq.edu.
PETER GABRIEL: NEW BLOOD LIVE IN LONDON 3D Cinemark Robinson and Tarentum. Mon. 7:30 p.m. $13-$15. www.fathomevents.com.
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Cinebrunch at Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, Sat 11 a.m. 412-828-6322 or www.theoakstheater.com.
THE ROOM Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, Sat. 10 p.m. 412-828-6322 or www.theoakstheater.com.
UNDER THE SAME MOON/LA MISMA LUNA Amigos del cine Latinoamericano, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Oakland, Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.amigosdelcinelatinoamericano.blogspot.com.
ART LISTINGS
PITTSBURGH BIENNIAL Co-presented and co-curated by The Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art, the Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. The seven-month event will have exhibitions, artists talks, openings and special events, all through Oct. 23. Visit www.pittsburghbiennial.org.
MUSEUM exhibitions
ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. 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. "Pittsburgh Biennial," through Oct. 23; "Past Meets Present: Decorative Arts and Design at the Carnegie," ongoing; Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries: Featuring decorative arts from around the world; Forum Gallery: "Ragnar Kjartansson: Song," through Oct. 9; "Hand Made: Contemporary Craft in Ceramic, Glass and Wood," ongoing. Permanent collections throughout. Tours available. Closed Mon.
FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "PAN -- Fin de Siecle Prints: Art Nouveau on Paper," presents 80 sheets originally published as part of the Berlin-based periodical PAN, which reflect the avant-garde spirit of Europe at the end of the 19th century, ends Sun. Permanent collections of paintings and gilded decorative arts from the Frick private collection. Clayton Mansion and private tours available. Closed Mon.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. Permanent exhibitions and works by James Turrell, Winnifred Lutz and more. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Artists in Our Midst: Art in Common Annual Juried Exhibition," through Jan. 7. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. "Animal House: Works by Helen Gorsuch and George Wazenegger," through Nov. 5. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. Will Barnet, American Master: An Exhibition in Honor of the Artist's 100th Birthday," through Oct. 15. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-472-3920. "Allied Artists of Johnstown 79th Annual Juried Art Exhibition," through Dec. 2. Closed Mon.
***TOONSEUM Bruno Building, Downtown, 412-232-0674. Fri.: "Too Soon?: A Cartoon Retrospective of 9/11," group show looking back at the effects of the terrorist attacks; "Too Soon?: Humor, Art and Media in a Post-9/11 World," panel discussion with Tom Sokolowski, Jimmy Krenn, Ted Rall and Rob Rogers, Fri. 7 p.m. at Bricolage Theater, 937 Liberty Ave. Permanent exhibitions. Closed Mon.-Tues.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Born of Fire: The Valley Work," 60 works from this exhibition have recently returned to The Westmoreland after an international tour and have been reinstalled in the gallery. Permanent collection of American paintings and more. Closed Mon.-Tues.
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ARTSPACE 105 Homestead, www.steelvalleyarts.org. "Audra Wist: New Work," futuristic identity flux and more, ends Sat. Open Wed. and Sat.
BLUE OLIVE GALLERIES Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Frazier, 724-275-7001. Local artists on display, ongoing. Daily.
BOXHEART GALLERIES Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "Open Mind for a Different View," artwork by Diane Fleisch Hughes, ends Sat. Closed Mon.
BOTTLEBRUSH GALLERY Harmony, 724-452-0539. "The Nature of Clay" ends Wed. Closed Mon.-Tues.
BOULEVARD GALLERY Verona, 412-721-0943. "Art Extravaganza," a graphic arts presentation by the East Suburban Art League, through Sept. 24.
CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-421-8888. "Fumino Hora: Illud Tempus" through Sept. 16. Closed Sun.
***EASTSIDE GALLERY East Liberty, 412-370-6905. "Fall on Fire," a group show, through Oct. 28. Closed Sun.-Tues.
***ELAN FINE ARTS GALLERY Sewickley, 412-749-8270. Thurs. "The Wood Exhibit," through Sept. 30; opening reception, 6-10 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.
EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. Permanent works by artists with disabilities. Closed Sat.-Sun.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville. 412-254-4038. "Rust Melt: New Abstractions From Pittsburgh," a group show of local artists, through Sept. 17. Closed Sun.-Tues.
***FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-8616. Fri.: Ken Cotlar, "Transcendental Transitions," through Oct. 21; opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Drawing Under the Influence," a group show by Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators, through Oct. 1. Closed Sun.-Mon.
THE GALLERY ON BAUM Oakland, 412-621-2286. "All the World's a Stooge," ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY SIM South Side, 412-586-4531. "Uncommon Perception in Fiber Art," group show, ends Sat. Closed Mon.-Wed.
JEFF EDWARDS GALLERY Bethel Park, 412-833-3306. "Journey," digital art and photography by Kim Curinga, through Sept. 17. Closed Sun.-Mon.
LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Honoring Fred Rogers: A Juried Show," through Sept. 30; "Fall Gallery Show," through Sept. 30. Closed Sun.
MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. Permanent collections. Closed Sun.-Tues.
***MERRICK ART GALLERY New Brighton, 724-846-1130. Fri.: "Prima Garden -- la vida luminiscentes," new pottery and bead work by Lynda Lambert (who is visually challenged), through Oct. 2; opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Glassweekend '11," a group exhibition featuring new works, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "2011 Pittsburgh Biennial," through Oct. 23. Closed Mon.
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. Permanent exhibits. Closed Mon.
709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "In Search of Something More," new works by Stephanie Armbruster, ends Sun. Closed Mon.
***THE SILVER EYE CENTER South Side, 412-431-1810. Sun.: "HomeFrontLine: Reflections on Ten Years of War Since 9/11," images and multimedia projects by 11 international documentary photographers and photojournalists: Claire Beckett, Nina Berman, Kevin Bubriski, Gabriela Bulisova, Ashley Gilbertson, Baptiste Giroudon, Michael Kamber, Benjamin Lowy, Alfonso Moral, Eugene Richards and Peter van Agtmaelm, through Dec. 10; opening reception, 3-6 p.m. Closed Mon.
SOCIETY OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. Permanent exhibitions. Closed Sun.
SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. Closed Mon.-Tues
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Bridge 11," Lia Cook (fiber), Mariko Kusumoto (metal) and Anne Drew Potter (ceramics), through Oct. 22. Closed Mon.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "My Place," juried by Barbara Westman, interpreting personal space, through Sept. 23. Closed Sun.
WOOD STREET GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Long Are the Days, Short Are the Nights," recent Icelandic art, ends Sun. Closed Mon.-Tues.
ALLEGHENY BRASS BAND Sat. 8 p.m., McCandless Community Day, 9955 Grubbs Road, McCandless. Free. www.alleghenybrassband.com.
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY FACULTY/GUEST ARTIST RECITAL SERIES "From Opera to Broadway: A Celebration of Opera and Musical Theater" with the Lazich family, and pianists Gabriel D'Abruzzo and Walter Morales. Program includes works from "Don Giovanni," "Magic Flute," "Samson and Delilah," "South Pacific," "Kiss Me Kate," "West Side Story" and "Jesus Christ Superstar." Fri. 7 p.m., Campbell Memorial Chapel, Chatham University, Shadyside. Free.
PITTSBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR Christine Clewell from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Zion Lutheran Church, Indiana, Pa. Sun. 8:30 p.m., Heinz Chapel, University of Pittsburgh campus, Oakland. Free.
REMEMBERING 9/11 A concert to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Program includes works by Bach-Siloti, Villa-Lobos, Dvorak, Verdi, Monestel, Rachmaninov, Barber and Zahab. Sun. 3 p.m., Campbell Memorial Chapel, Chatham University, Shadyside. Free.
RIVER CITY BRASS "Happy Birthday RCB: Let's Celebrate." Works by Sousa, Tomlinson, Sparke, Hernandez and Rose. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Gateway High School, Monroeville; Fri. 7:30 p.m., Carson Middle School, McCandless; Sat. 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre, Greensburg; Sun. 3 p.m., Pasquerilla Arts Center, Johnstown; and Tue. 7:30 p.m. Upper St. Clair High School. $23-$31. 412-434-7222 or www.rivercitybrass.org
SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE CONCERT SERIES Soprano Sari Gruber. Program includes works by Pergolesi, Scarlatti, Handel, Puccini and Rossini. Sat. 8 p.m., Robert S. Carey Student Center Performing Arts Center. Saint Vincent College, Latrobe. Tickets, $25, at the door or in advance, 724-805-2565.
TUESDAY MUSICAL CLUB "Austrian, Czech, Hungarian and Russian Composers." Program includes works by Gal, Rosza, Smetana, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak, Glinka and Suk. Stephanie Swoveland, violin; Nancy Rubinstein, piano; Katie Manukyan, soprano; and Kathryn Logan, cello. Tues. 12:30 p.m., St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St., Highland Park. Free.
IN THE CLUBS
rock
ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Sat.: Fuel w/ Park Lane, Lovebettie, The Delaneys, Pale and Man Made Machine 6:30 p.m., $21.50 in advance, $25 at the door; Mon.: Xiu Xiu w/ Kindest Lines, Hedgehog, 6 p.m., $12 in advance, $14 at the door.
BILLY'S ROADHOUSE McCandless, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson, 5 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Fri.: Anna and the Off, Walker and the Rebellion; Sat.: The Inseams, The MeToos, Chester A. Arthur, 9 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Going for the One (YES tribute band), 9 p.m., $10.
CIOPPINO'S Strip, 412-281-6593. Thurs.: The Terrence Vaughn Band, 8 p.m.
EXCUSES South Side, 412-431-4090. Fri.: Bo'Hog Brothers (rockabilly), 6 p.m.
FRANKIE & GEORGIE'S 4 WOOD GRILLE Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: 8th Street Rox, 10 p.m.
FRANKIE I'S North Strabane, 724-743-3636. Sat.: One Sweet Burgh, 10 p.m.
GARFIELD ARTWORKS 412-361-2262. Sun.: Kyle Andrews, Taxicab Racers, 8 p.m., $7.
HOWLER'S COYOTE CAFE Bloomfield, 412-682-0320. Fri.: Dead Till Tuesday w/ Call To Attraction, The Wakening, 9 p.m., $5.
JUMPER'S JUNCTION North Franklin, Washington County, 724-206-0080. Fri.: Black Dog Hollow; Sat.: The Zuke Band, 8 p.m.
MULLANEY'S HARP & FIDDLE Strip, 412-642-6622. Thurs.: Mike Medved, 7 p.m.
MULLIGAN'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL West Mifflin, 412-334-2160. Sat.: Mike Medved, 8 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-381-6811. Fri.: Boom Box, Eliot Lipp, 9 p.m., $17.
ROCK-A-FELLAS SPORTS GRILLE Buffalo, Butler County, 724-295-3999. Sat.: Ferris Bueller's Revenge, 10 p.m.
ROCKY'S ROUTE 8 Shaler, 412-487-6259. Sat.: Hawksbill Crossing, 8:30 p.m.
RODNEY'S RESTAURANT Hempfield, 724-864-3222. Sat.: Jukebox, 9 p.m.
SEWICKLEY HOTEL 412-741-9457. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson, 8 p.m.
SMILING MOOSE South Side, 412-431-4668. Fri.: The Dangerous Summer, I Call Five, 6:30 p.m., $12; SolarBurn, Torrential Bleeding, Disgruntled, Iron Crown, 10 p.m., $5; Sat.: Scott H. Biram, The Whisky Rebellion, Double Penetration, 10 p.m., $12.
SPEAL'S TAVERN Salem, 724-433-1322. Fri.: Dave Iglar & Friends, 8:30 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Android Lust, I Parasite, 9 p.m., $12 in advance, $15 at the door; Fri.: Chapstik, Fist Fight in the Parking Lot, Atomic Drops, 10 p.m.; Sat.: The Biters, 10 p.m., $7.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: CD release party, Slingshot Genius w/Dream Job, 8 p.m., $10; Fri.: Weber Brothers, The Hillbenders, 9 p.m.; Mon.: Blessed Feathers, 8 p.m.
WAREHOUSE CAFE Bethel Park, 412-831-8001. Wed.: Jam session w/ Guitar Zack, The Jaminators, 9 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Thurs.: Matt & Morgan Maybray, 10 p.m.
INN TERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Sat.: The Rhythm Aces, 4 p.m.
LINDEN GROVE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8687. Fri: Souled Out, 9:30 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: CD release party, Ron Yarosz & the Vehicle, 9 p.m.
R BAR Dormont, 412-942-0882. Sat.: Midnight Express, 9:30 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-381-6811. Thurs.: Eli "Paperboy" Reed, 8 p.m., $15.
FIRST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Oakland, 412-683-4121. Sun.: Slim Forsythe & His New Payday Loners, 4:30 p.m.
FRANKIE I'S North Strabane, 724-743-3636. Fri.: Harmon Creek, 10 p.m.
REGINA ELENA SOCIAL CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: Celebrate, 9 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.: Tania Grubbs, 7:30 p.m.; Fri.: Kenia, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Spanky Wilson. 8 p.m.; Wed.: Guitar Wednesday featuring Ken Karsh, 7:30 p.m.
ANGELO'S RESTAURANT Washington, Pa., 724-222-7120. Fri.: The Dan Baker Group, 9 p.m.
BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Thurs.: The Boilermaker Jazz Band; Fri.: The Todd Miller Band; Sat.: Don Aliquo Sr.; Wed.: Jimmy Z, 5 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session, 8 p.m.; Sat.: jam session, 5:30 p.m.; Tony Campbell, 9 p.m.
CIOPPINO'S Strip, 412-281-6593. Fri.: The Etta Cox & Al Dowe Band, 8 p.m.
CLUB DUO Holiday Inn Select University Center, Oakland, 412-682-0938. Fri.: 8 p.m., $10.
D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Wed.: Chris Pangikas w/ Michele Bensen, 7 p.m.
FRENCHY'S BISTRO & WINE CELLAR South Fayette, 412-221-1900. Fri. & Sat.: Eric Johnson, 7 p.m.
JAZZ AT EMMANUEL Manchester, 412-231-0454. Sun.: "Peace in the Presence," 5 p.m.
LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee, 5:30 p.m.; Fri.: The Dan Wilson Trio, 8:30 p.m.; Wed.: Over the Hump Day featuring Lydia Bain, 8 p.m.
MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Sat.: Frank Cunimondo w/ Patricia Skala, 8 p.m.
NOLA ON THE SQUARE Market Square, 412-471-9100. Sat.: The Roger Barbour Quartet, 8 p.m.
OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL Downtown, 412-281-7100. Fri.: Frank Cunimondo w/ Pat Crossley, 5 p.m.; Sun.: Chris Pangikas & Mark Strickland, 11 a.m.
PENNY'S GLASSHOUSE BISTRO South Side, 412-488-8108. Sun.: The Vince Anthony Duo, 6 p.m.
RIVERS CASINO North Shore, 412-231-7777. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents the Jerry & Lou Lucarelli Quartet, 6 p.m.
SIBA CUCINA Seven Fields, 724-741-6000. Thurs.: Frank Cunimondo w/ Patricia Skala, 7 p.m.
SPIN BARTINI & ULTRA LOUNGE Shadyside, 412-362-7746. Tues.: Michele Bensen & Chris Pangikas, 7 p.m.
SWEENEY'S CAFE & PUB Rostraver, 724-929-8383. Sun.: Eric Johnson, 6 p.m.
TANA East Liberty, 412-665-2770. Wed.: jam session, 8 p.m.
VFW South Side, 412-904-2842. Mon.: Pittsburgh Big Band Legends, 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE TAVERN West End, 412-458-0417. Thurs.: David Crisci, Bernadette DeVault and friends, 7 p.m.
D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Chuck Corby's Quiet Storm; Sat.: Dave Cremonese & Gail Macioce, 8 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Yolanda, 8 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Sat.: Sidi Tourรฉ (world), 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.
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. Thurs.: Open stage w/ Mark Cyler, 8:30 p.m.
FRANKIE & GEORGIE'S 4 WOOD GRILLE 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.
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.
SAWDUST SALOON Penn Hills, 412-241-9101. Sun.: Open stage w/ Carlos, 8 p.m.
SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Tues.: Open stage, 9 p.m.
SPEAL'S TAVERN Salem, 724-433-1322. Thurs.: Acoustic open stage, 8 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Poogie Bell, 9:30 p.m.
VENUE AT HARMONY RIDGE Harmony Township, Beaver County, 724-266-2010. Wed.: Acoustic Affair Songwriter Spotlight & Open Stage, 8 p.m.
ACOUSTIC MOOSE CAFE Bellevue 412-415-3888. Sat.: Rob Conroy, 8 p.m.
ALLEGHENY ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club, 8 p.m.
CUP & CHAUCER CAFE Hillman Library, University of Pittsburgh, 412-361-1915. Fri: Brad Yoder, noon.
DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Rick Struzzi, 9 p.m.
DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Thurs.: Brian Diamond, 9:30 p.m.; Fri.: Mike Dunn, 6 p.m.
ELWOOD'S PUB Indiana Township, 724-265-1181. Sat.: John Farley, 9 p.m.
FRANKIE I'S North Strabane, 724-743-3636. Tues.: Amanda from Schea Butter, 8 p.m.
REX THEATER South Side, 412-381-6811. Tues.: Greensky Bluegrasss, 8 p.m., $12.
SOUTH SIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 412-431-0118. Fri.: Sue Gartland, 7:30 p.m.
STEEL CITY SALOON North Fayette, 724-218-1438. Thurs.: Corey White, 7 p.m.
CABARET AT THEATER SQUARE Cultural District, 412-325-6769. Thurs.: Improv Jam, 10 p.m.
DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Sat.: John Evans, David Kaye, Lisa Dapprich, 9:30 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
BALLROOM American Legion, White Oak, 412-672-7994. Fri. & Mon.: Mikey Dee, 8 p.m.
BALLROOM SNPJ Crystal Ballroom, Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, 724-832-2687. Fri.: 7 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.
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.
OLDIES Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sun.: 8 p.m.
OLDIES Pittsburgh Area Jitterbug Club, Coraopolis VFW, 412-551-0830. Sat.: 8 p.m.
OLDIES Savoy Ballroom, Sub-Alpina Club, Turtle Creek, 412-290-9594. 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.
SINGLES DoubleTree, Monroeville, 412-751-5181. Fri.: 8:30 p.m., $8.
SQUARE Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Monroeville, 412-372-6285. Sat.: 8 p.m.
SWING Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave., 412-242-1005. Sun.: lesson, 7 p.m.; Five Guys Named Moe, 8 p.m.
SWING Wightman Community Center, Squirrel Hill, 412-759-1569. Sat.: lesson, 8 p.m.; dance, 9 p.m.
TANGO Wightman Community Center, Squirrel Hill, 412-421-1623. Sun.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m., $10.
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. "Winging It: An Experimental Gallery About Birds," videos, displays, hands-on activities spotlighting the museum's avian research, ends Sun. Ongoing: "Lord of the Crane Flies," photos, illustrations, specimens and videos high vertebrate zoologist Chen Young's research on crane flies. 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," "Ovirap Tour." Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. $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. Ongoing exhibits: "AIR Power!," interactive displays includes rockets, parachutes and air cannons; "Body Deck," simulates procedures that doctors use and teach about tissue engineering; and Highmark SportsWorks. Laser shows: Queen, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Michael Jackson, Fri.-Sat. 9 p.m.; Daft Punk, Fri.-Sat. 10 p.m.; Sublime, Fri.-Sat. 11 p.m.; and Pink Floyd, Fri.-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 and $5 member.
***CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, "Tough Art" exhibition opens Wed., continues through Jan. 16. Tot Time: activities, songs and stories for children 18 months to three years and their caregivers, Tues.-Wed. 11 a.m. through September. Tot Yoga designed especially for visitors 5 years and under and their caregivers, Sat., 2:00 p.m., free. Museum hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $12 adults; $11 kids 2-18 and senior citizens; 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. Clayton admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Mon.
GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET Station Square, 412-355-7980, www.gatewayclipper.com. Game Day Shuttle Service, Pirates home games to PNC Park and to Steeler games at Heinz Field.
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. "Stars and Stripes: An American Story," a 7,000-square-foot exhibit that presents the stories of the people behind the more than 200-year history of the American flag opens to the public Sat. 10 a.m. and continues through June 17, 2012. "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.
KENNYWOOD PARK West Mifflin, 412-461-0500. Open Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m. Gates open 10:30 a.m., rides open progressively beginning 11 a.m.
NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. "Raptor Experience" (ages 12 and up), pre-registration required: 412-323-7235, ext. 439. VIP Tour, pre-registration required: 412-323-7235, ext. 439. Sky Deck, "Flight of the Macaw," "Bird Watching 101," "Wings!," "Flamingo Encounter" (10 and older), "Penguin Connection," "Owl Connection" (10 and older). 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 are available, without prior 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.. "Summer Flower Show: Living Harmoniously With Nature" through Sept. 27. 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.
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. 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. $8; free to members.
***PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3640. National Grandparents Days, Sun.: Grandparents receive free admission when accompanied by their grandchildren. 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. Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 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. 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.
DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton, 412-486-0563 or DepreciationLandsMuseum.org. Exhibits on pioneer living in Western Pennsylvania. Tues., Thurs., Sat. noon-3 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children; special event days $5 adults, $3 children.
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 www.fayettecentralrailroad.com.
FORT PITT MUSEUM Point State Park, 412-281-9285. "The American Frontier Rifleman: Tall Tales & Truth," items from private collections, the Kentucky Historical Society and the American Revolution Center explore the rifleman's place in American history, through Oct. 30. 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. Open through Nov. 15. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. noon-4:30 p.m.
HARMONY MUSEUM Near Harmony, Butler County, 1-888-821-4822. 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.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. Guided tours, $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors.
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.
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.
MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND HISTORIC VILLAGE Avella, Washington County, 724-587-3412. Site of North America's oldest site of human habitation as well as re-creations of a 17th-century Native American settlement and life in a 19th-century rural community. Wed.-Sat. noon-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. $10 for adults, senior citizens, $9; children 6-16, $5; children under 6 and Heinz History Center members, free.
OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St., Ambridge, 724-266-4500. A National Historic 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. and Sun. noon to 5 p.m.; and self-guided tours, Tues.-Thurs, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10, ages 12-64; $6, youth; $9, seniors; free 3 and younger; military personnel and their family members, free also.
***PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM 1 Museum Road Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org. Grandparents Weekend, Sat.-Sun., grandparents receive half-price senior admission when accompanied by their grandchild. Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. "Streetcar Suburbs: Linking Neighborhoods, Building Communities. Mon. and Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $6 children 3-15, free under age 3.
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 12. Open by appointment only.
RIVERS OF STEEL NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA 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. 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.
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.
BENEFIT CONCERT AND BARBECUE Performance by Slim Forsythe and His New Payday Loners. Sponsored by the Lutheran Student Fellowship to benefit America's 9/11 Foundation. Sun. 4:30 p.m. First Trinity Church, 535 North Neville St., Oakland. Free; suggested donation, $9.11. www.LSFpgh.com
POETRY OF PEACE A peace-theme concert of readings and music sponsored by the Poets' Corner at Calvary Methodist Church. Sun. 4 p.m. at the church's Tiffany Sanctuary, 871 Beech Ave., North Side. Free; nonperishable food donations for the Northside Common Ministries accepted.
PUBLICATION PARTY Kathleen George's "Hideout." Fri. 7 p.m., Mystery Lovers Bookshop, 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. 412-828-4877
MASTERWORKS CONCERT CHORALE Auditions for 2011-12 season. Contact: Sally Haleen, 724-327-2943 or sallyhaleen@yahoo.com.
THE NEW OLDE BANK THEATRE For "Vinegar Tom," a Caryl Churchll drama about the 17th-century witch trials in England. At the theater, 722 Allegheny River Blvd., Verona, Sat. 2-4 p.m. Call 412-251-7904 for appointment or online at www.newobt.com.
OM PRODUCTIONS For "A Class Act," a musical biography of Ed Kleban, composer and lyricist for "A Chorus Line." Call Nancy Gordon Galluzzo at 412-576-0898 for appointment or go to www.QMproductionsinc.com.
First Published: September 8, 2011, 4:00 a.m.
