Junkanoo jam

Celebrate the calypso music and island dancing of the Bahamas with "Junkanoo" at 7:30 tonight at the Byham Theater. The performance is presented by music teacher Birdie Nichols and the Glorious Rebirth performing troupe. The junkanoo experience is elevated by attention to elaborate cultural costumes and music enhanced by the sounds of goatskin, drums, cowbells and whistles, and a brass section. Historically, it is the music that enslaved Bahamians made from castoff items, such as scrap metal and rum and food containers. 412-793-6130.

Seagal cancels

Steven Seagal can fight off terrorists and save the world in the movies, but the touring life might be a bit much for him. The action star and blues singer has canceled his concert Tuesday night at the Rex due to fatigue and vocal strain.

PSO on deck

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has released the details of its All-Star doubleheader concert on July 8 at Heinz Hall that will feature a new work by Richard Danielpour and a performance by Brian McKnight. Designed to coincide with the Major League Baseball All-Star Game July 20 at PNC Park, Danielpour's "Pastime" is a musical portrait of baseball greats Josh Gibson, Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron, set to poetry by Michael Harper, sung/narrated by baritone Gregg Baker and conducted by Daniel Meyer. The PSO also will perform Frank Proto's "Casey at the Bat" and other works, doubled-billed with a performance by McKnight. Tickets are $69-$125; 412-392-4900.

Wiggles tix

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today for the Wiggles live tour stop -- "Wiggledancing!" -- for shows at 3 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Mellon Arena. Tickets: $16.25-$34.25; 412-642-1800.

First Published: June 17, 2006, 4:00 a.m.