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Weekend Guide: 5/11/06

Weekend Guide: 5/11/06

CONCERTS

POP/ROCK

THOMAS DOLBY Club Cafe, Thurs. 7 p.m. $22-$24. 412-323-1919.

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN WITH ORANGE SKY, ICARUS WITCH Mr. Small's Theatre, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. $20-$23. 412-821-4447.

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OK GO WITH THE LASHES, TALLY HALL Mr. Small's Theatre, Fri. 8 p.m. $10-$12. 412-821-4447.

EXPERIMENTAL DENTAL SCHOOL/KARL BLAU Garfield Artworks, Fri. 8 p.m. $7. All ages. 412-361-2262.

PROJECT OBJECT WITH IKE WILLIS Club Cafe, Fri. 8 p.m. $20-$22. 412-323-1919.

PROJECT OBJECT/FORD THURSTON Club Cafe, Sat. 7 p.m. $20-$22. 412-323-1919.

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HAIL SOCIAL/ARMY OF ME Garfield Artworks, Sat. 8 p.m. $8. All ages. 412-361-2262.

FAITH HILL AND TIM MCGRAW Mellon Arena, Sat. 8 p.m. Sold out. 412-323-1919.

JERRY DOUGLAS Rex Theatre, Sat. 8:15 p.m. $26. 412-323-1919.

KELLY RICHEY Moondog's, Sat. 9:30 p.m. $8 advance; $10 at door. 412-828-2040.

AVENGED SEVENFOLD WITH COHEED AND CAMBRIA Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square, Sun. 7 p.m. $28.50. 412-323-1919.

RORY BLOCK Club Cafe, Sun. 7 p.m. $18-$20. 412-323-1919.

PISTOLA Garfield Artworks, Sun. 8 p.m. $6. All ages. 412-361-2262.

GLEN PHILLIPS Club Cafe, Mon. 7 p.m. $15-$17. 412-323-1919.

THE CODETALKERS WITH COL. BRUCE HAMPTON Thunderbird Cafe, Mon., 9 p.m. $12. 412-682-0177.

SONYA KITCHELL Club Cafe, Tues. 7 p.m. $8-$10. 412-323-1919.

LUCE Club Cafe, Wed. 7 p.m. $12-$14. 412-323-1919.

ANDRE RIEU Mellon Arena, Wed. 8 p.m. $36.75-$63. 412-323-1919.

OLD TIME RELIJUN: Artists Image Resource, Wed. 8 p.m. $5. 412-321-8664.

DANCE

JUNCTION DANCE THEATRE "House Party 2006," four performances in one day, followed by an after party. Mendelson Home, 5874 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. Sat. 10 a.m. and 1, 4 and 8 p.m. $20-$40 (includes assorted food items (all-day pass, $100). 412-394-3353.

SRISHTI DANCES OF INDIA "Rasa," an evening of South Indian classical dance. Breathe Yoga Studio, 1113 E. Carson St., South Side. Fri. 8 p.m. $7 ($5 students/seniors). 412 361-1478.

ON STAGE

Denotes new listing.

BYE BYE BIRDIE The 1950 story of an Elvis Presley-esque rock'n'roll performer. Heritage Players, Bethel Park Community Center, 5150 Park Ave., Bethel Park. Through May 21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $8-$10. 412-835-0797 or 412-835-7402.

BURTON Paul Harvey Aurnadt's one-man show about the life of Richard Burton. Open Stage Theatre, 2835 Smallman St., Strip District. Through May 21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10-$18. 412-394-3353.

DO PATENT LEATHER SHOES REALLY REFLECT UP? A musical based on the book by John R. Powers. Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Cranberry. Fri. through May 27. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $12. 724-773-9896.

ENCHANTED APRIL Philip Barry's light drama about some friends who decide to vacation in Tuscany. Butler Little Theatre, 1 Howard St., Butler. Fri. through May 20. Fri.-Sat. 8:15 p.m.; Sun., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 7:30 p.m. $6. 724-287-6781.

FEELIN' GROOVY: THE FLIP SIDE A musical tribute to the '60s. Jude Pohl Productions at Greentree Holiday Inn Dinner Theatre, Green Tree. Through June 10. Fri-Sat. 7 p.m. $36 (includes dinner). 724-746-1178.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Tevye tries to find suitable mates for his daughters as he deals with the trials and tribulations of the times in this beloved musical. Jewish Theatre of Pittsburgh, JCC Katz Performing Hall, 5738 Darlington Road, Squirrel Hill. Through May 21. Wed., Thurs. and Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $22-$19, $10 students. 412-394-3353.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Off-Broadway's biggest hit comedy pokes fun at the best theater has to offer. CLO Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown. Through 2006. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m. $35-$37. Discounts available. 412-456-6666.

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

GO THERE! Sarah Rudinoff's one-woman show about the vast experiences in her life as a singer, writer and actress. Off The Wall Series at The Warhol, 117 Sandusky St., North Side. Sat. 8 p.m. $18, $15 students. 412-394-3353.

HONUS & ME By Steven Dietz, adapted from the novel by Dan Gutman. Set in contemporary Pittsburgh, the story of a Little Leaguer who finds the most valuable baseball card in the world, the T-206 Honus Wagner. City Theatre, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Through May 28. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Some exceptions. $40-$15. 412-431-CITY.

110 IN THE SHADE Schmidt and Jones' musical. McKeesport Little Theater, Coursin Street and Bailie Avenue, McKeesport. Through May 21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15. $7 students. 412-673-1100.

THE PILLOWMAN The Pittsburgh premiere of Martin McDonagh's drama about a writer in a totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, at Henry Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland. Through May 28. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; May 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. $26-$36 (discounts available). 412-394-3353.

PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Local performers bring their best to the stage. Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Cultural District, Downtown. Fri.: The Boilermaker Jazz Band, 10 p.m.; Sat.: Lilly Abreu -- The Girl From Ipanema, 10 p.m. 412-456-6666.

ROUNDING THIRD Two friends who clash on everything come to terms with baseball in this "Odd Couple"-style comedy. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Thurs. through May 21; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $8-$13.50; dinner or dessert theater options available. 724-745-6300.

SIX CANTERBURY TALES Thomas and Redmond's children's play based on the tales of Chaucer. Playhouse Jr. at Point Park Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Sat. through May 28. Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. $7. 412-621-4445.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical about the VonTrapp family. Pittsburgh Musical Theater at the Byham Theater, Sixth Street, Downtown. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. only; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., through May 21. $10-$39.50. 412-456-6666.

TALKING HEADS One playwright (Alan Bennett), two actors, six one character plays. Program A: "A Lady of Letters," "Her Big Chance" and "A Hand of God." Program B: "Nights in the Gardens of Spain," "Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet" and "Bed Among the Lentils." Plays will be presented in repertory in alternating performances. Starring Patricia Kilgarriff and Helena Ruoti. City Theatre, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Through May 28. Tues. 7 p.m.; Weds.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. some exceptions. $15-$40. 412-431-CITY.

THE SOMEWHAT TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD Mary Lynn Dobson's tale of the magic in Sherwood Forest as Robin, Lady Marian and Little John fight for the town of Nottingham. Playhouse Jr. at Point Park Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. Sat. through May 28. Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. $7. 412-621-4445.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS Shot on location in cinema verite style with non-professional actors, it depicts the Algerian uprising of the 1950s against the occupying French. Sunday Night Series: Visions of War at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Regent Square Theatre, Braddock Ave., Edgewood. Sun. 7:30 p.m. $7. 412-682-4111.

SILK SCREEN ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL Screenings of 22 films from China, Japan, India, Taiwan, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines and additional films by Asian directors originating in Iran, Canada, France-Belgium and the United States. Friday through May 20 at Pittsburgh Filmmakers' venues: Regent Square Theater, Harris Theater and Melwood Screening Room. $8 for each film; eight-film pass is $50. 724-969-2565 or www.silkscreenfestival.org. See W-18 for schedule and capsule reviews.

ART EXHIBITIONS

Denotes special event or opening.

AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. Fine/Perlow/Weis Gallery "Paintings by Joan Linder," through July 15. 7 p.m. Daily.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Shore, 412-237-8300. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon. Admission.

THE ART CENTER Butler, 724-283-6922. "Annual Butler

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High School Art Exhibit," ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Tues.

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 412-291-6264. "Doug Henderson: 20 Years of Special Effects," through May 31. Closed Sun.

ARTISTS UPSTAIRS Downtown, 412-443-8132. "Under My Bed," sculpture, paintings, installation and performance by Kirsten Ervin, Robert Qualters, Laura McLaughlin and others, through May 20. Closed Sun.-Mon.

ASH GALLERIES Lawrenceville, 724-575-6330. Fri.: "A Collapse of the Swaying Steady" photographs by Tricia Zigmund, through May 31, opening reception, 7 to 9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Wed.

AUDUBON EXHIBIT CASE Hillman Library, Oakland, 412-648-8191. Thurs.: "Broad-Winged Hawk," an original Audubon life-size hand-colored print, circa 1832, print no. 91 of 435 original prints, through May 22. Daily.

BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. "Landscapes in the Purest Form of Color" pastels by Virginia Dauth, through May 20. Closed Sun.-Mon.

BIRD IN THE HAND GALLERY Sewickley, 412-741-8286. "Steps of Pittsburgh," paintings inspired by the book of the same name by Bob Regan and Tim Fabian, through June 3. Closed Sun.-Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Fierce Friends: Artists & Animals, 1750-1900," through Aug. 27; "The Impressionist Era: Works on Paper From the Collection," 70 prints and drawings by Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Pierre Auguste Renoir and their contemporaries, through June 18; "Documenting Our Past: The Teenie Harris Archive Project, Part Two," through July 30; "Barns of Western Pennsylvania: Vernacular to Spectacular," through May 28; "Tarnished: The Decline of Family Formality," antique silver serving pieces, ends Sun. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

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

CENTRE ART GALLERY Oakland, 412-683-7100. Thurs.: "Romantique," illustrations by Zoe Johnson, through June 9, opening reception, 6-8:30 p.m. Closed Sat.-Sun.

DIGGING PITT GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-605-0450. Thurs.: "Kate Bazis -- Side I" and "Prints X Four -- Side II, both through June 3. Closed Mon.

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

EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "Photography," new prints by Gretchen Smodic and the Allegheny East Art Therapy Program, through May 19. Closed Sun., Tues and Sat.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. Thurs.: "From Intolerance to Understanding," Lynn Johnson's series of photographs that visit communities impacted by hate crimes, through June 30, opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Free. Daily, weekend evenings.

FOUR WINDS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-682-5092. "Tradition and Innovation," meet and see new work by American Indian silversmith Cody Sanderson, Fri. 7-9 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sun.

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

FUTURE TENANT GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "BRING IT!" Six artists create from a giant mound of junk; the resulting sculpture will be on display through May 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY ON 43RD ST. Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. "Flash," mixed media and works on paper by Robert Villamagna, through June 10. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Melange a Trois," Judeth Pekala Hawkins, works in oil and pastel; John Schwein, embellished furnishings; and Matt Cipov, mixed-media drawings, all through May 26. Closed Mon.

HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS New Castle, 724-652-2882. "The 33rd Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition," through May 26. Closed Sun.-Mon.

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

HUSTON GALLERY Memorial Park Church, McCandless, 412-364-9492. "This 'n That." Dorothy Thomas and Gladys Tobin will present watercolors and pastels, through June 2. Daily.

JOHN EDWARD GALLERY Export, 724-325-2577. "Jim Bodnar," watercolors and landscapes, through May 31. Closed Mon.

LA FOND GALLERIES South Side, 412-431-3337. "Still Life," classical oil paintings in the tradition of 17th-century Dutch Masters by Natalia Pascal, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MANCHESTER'S CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "2006 Pittsburgh Public High Schools All-City Arts Showcase," through May 21: Thurs.: Awards reception from 6-8 p.m. Closed Sundays.

MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. "Spring Flower Show" landscapes and florals by Vicki Ivancik, through May 26. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. Sat.: "Craft Factory: Made in Pittsburgh," clothing to books, to plush toys and more, a craft show created by more than a dozen artists in the Pittsburgh area, noon-7 p.m. only; "Ruth Stanford: In the Dwelling House," an archaeological look at the historic working-class home at 516 Sampsonia Way, through Oct. 22; "Factory Installed," four new artists in residence show their installations, through July 9. Permanent installation art by Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.

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

MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY Garfield, 412-362-0274. "Vestige" through May 26. Open Thurs. and Sat.

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

MOXIE DADA Bloomfield, 412-682-0348. Fri.: Awakenings: medically influenced art by Jason Shorr, through June 3, opening reception, 7-10 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

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

O'BANNON ORIENTAL CARPETS Squirrel Hill, 412-422-0300. "Exploring Gabbehs," tribal rugs from Iran and India, through July 29. Closed Sun.-Mon.

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

PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. Wed.: The Summer Lecture Series with glass artist Randy Walker, 6:30 p.m. free; "TruthBeauty," glass works by Kathleen Mulcahy and Ron Desmett, through Sept. 8. Open daily, Sundays by appointment.

REGINA GOUGER MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. "Artscool," the college of fine art senior exhibit, through May 21. Closed Mon.

707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Layer," drawings by Jill Daves, through May 20. Closed Sun.-Thurs.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "Benefit Auction, 2006," more than 100 lots of original prints donated by photographers throughout the

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, through May 20. Closed Sun.-Tues.

SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Cabinets of Curiosities and Realized Dreams," works in wood by Michael Brolly, through July 15. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. Fri.: "Adolf Dehn: An American Master," lithographs and other works by the notable artist, through Sept. 10; Closed Mon.

WATERCOLORS GALLERY Downtown, 412-201-4003. "Synergy," watercolors by Susan E. Pollins, through June 17. Closed Sun.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Artists of the Commonwealth: Realism and Its Response in Pennsylvania Painting," works by Mary Cassatt, William Glackens, Cecilia Beaux and others, through May 21; "Carole Werder: Extra-Ordinary," contemporary paintings, through May 21. Closed Mon.-Tues.

WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-471-5605. "Absorption + Transmission," photographic works by Doug and Mike Starn that explore the properties of light, through June 10. Closed Sun.-Mon.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

OPERA THEATER OF PITTSBURGH "Soiree Series -- Smoldering Jazz in Opera," a series featuring music and food in some of the grandest houses in the city. The Sidwell House, Shadyside. Thurs. 7 p.m. $75 (series discount available). 412-621-1499 for details and tickets, RSVP requested.

STEINWAY SOCIETY CONCERTS Bethany Bernstein, viola; Franck van Mastrigt, piano. Trombino Piano Gallerie, Downtown. Thurs. 12:10 p.m. Free. 412-765-0600.

PITTSBURGH OPERA "Cosi fan tutte," by Mozart. Benedum Center, Downtown. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $16-$125. 412-456-6666.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "What Is Love," Manfred Honeck, conductor; Michelle De- Young, mezzo-soprano. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $17.50-$72. 412-392-4900.

SAMUEL SORIA organ. St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland. Fri. 8 p.m. Free. 412-621-4951, ext. 15.

RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE SOCIETY Featuring Piffaro. Synod Hall, Oakland, Sat. 11 a.m. $3-$7. 412-682-7262.

MCKEESPORT SYMPHONY "Visions of Spring." McKeesport Area High School, McKeesport. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $8-$15. 412-664-2854.

WESTMORELAND CHORAL SOCIETY "The Great American Variety Show," Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Sat. 8 p.m. $10-$14. 724-836-0982.

PITTSBURGH CIVIC ORCHESTRA "Season Finale," Upper St. Clair Theater. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $7-$10. 412-279-4030.

EDGEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Galina Istomin, violin; Katerina Istomin, viola. East Allegheny High School, North Versailles. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $5-$10. 412-473-8880.

RIVER CITY BRASS BAND "Timeless Television Tunes." Baldwin High School, Baldwin. Sun. 3 p.m. $13-$25. 412-322-7222.

ANDRE RIEU Mellon Arena, Wed. 8 p.m. $36.75-$63. 412-323-1919.

CRAIG DOBBINS organ. Trinity Cathedral Church, Downtown. Wed. 12:30 p.m. Free. 412-232-6404.

WEEKEND IN THE CLUBS

ROCK

ARMANDO'S LOUNGE Rochester, 724-774-9752. Sat.: Fastback 9:30 p.m.

AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Fri.: Shelley Duff Band 9:30 p.m.

BACKDRAFT LOUNGE Baldwin, 412-884-9948. Sat.: Boss Diablo 4 p.m.

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Tues.: Hewlett/Anderson 5 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: 8th Street Rox 9 p.m.; Wed.: Lance La Duke 7 p.m.

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

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Thurs.: Takeover UK, Sat.: Jaggerbush, Ford Thurston 10 p.m.

CROWD PLEASERS Hampton, 412-486-2909. Sat.: Dimestore Halo 9:30 p.m.

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

HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Fri.: .45 Caliber 9 p.m.

HOT ROD LOUNGE Delmont, 724-327-1660. Sat.: Mark Cyler & the Hgih Rollers 11 p.m.

JUGHEAD'S Strip, 412-434-6366. Fri.: Big With Seed, Sat.: The Wicked Earth 9:30

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

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Tom Breiding 9:30 p.m.

MOUSE TRAP Bavington, 724-796-5955. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.

OAKLAND CAFE Atwood St., 412-683-0488. Sat.: Anti-Prom, Motorpsychos, Amaranth, Evil Machine 9:30 p.m.

OAKMONT TAVERN 412-828-4155. Fri.: Salt of the Earth 10 p.m.

PHIL'S NITE CLUB Dawson, 724-529-2011. Fri.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.

PICTURES TAKE 2 (formerly Jergel's), Ross, 412-364-9902. Fri.: Jumpin' Jack Flash 10 p.m.

QUIET STORM Friendship, 412-661-9355. Fri.: Rosalee Motor Revival, Mason Proper, Sat.: Sky Drops, Those Transatlantics 9 p.m.

RICK'S SPORTS BAR Murrysville, 724-733-1973. Fri.: 'Fraid Not 9:30 p.m.

ROADRUNNERS Carrick, 412-881-2602. Sat.: KPG Band 9:30 p.m.

RODNEY'S RESTAURANT irwin, 724-864-3222. Fri.: Mark Cyler & the High Rollers 9:30 p.m.

ROYAL PLACE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8000. Sat.: No Bad JuJu 9:30 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Hermie Granati 8 p.m.

SUNNY JIM'S Camp Horne Road, Ohio Township, 412-761-6700. Sat.: Random Groove Band 9:30 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Blood Shot Bill, Cheats, Hollywood Blonds, Lebowskis, Fri.: Evil Machine, Mothra, Cretabouriza, Sat.: Seeing Eyeballs, Vale & Year, The Olympus Mons 8 p.m.

3-B'S LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-452-9959. Fri.: Standard; Sat.: Earthquakers 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Jazzam, Sat.: Fungus 10 p.m.; Mon.: Codetalkers 8 p.m.

TILT'S PUB Gibsonia, 724-443-5211. Fri.: Ferris Bueller's Revenge 10 p.m.

Z-LOUNGE South Side 412-431-1800. Sat.: Zero Tolerance, RadioActive, Where Nowhere Begins 10 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

BLUES CAFE South Side, 412-431-7080. Fri.: Michael Todd 5:30 p.m., Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers 10 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles & Jeff Bell 5:30 p.m., Bob McKeg w/Rich Kacin & the Blues Sector 10 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Janflone Jr. Band 5:45 p.m.

BOBBIE MAGEE'S IRISH PUB Monroeville, 412-372-4337. Sat.: Erin Burkett 9 p.m.

CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri.: Souled Out, Sat.: Joe Grushecky & No Spring Chicken 10 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat. Kelly Richey 9:30 p.m.

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

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: The Pawnbrokers 9:30 p.m.

UNIVERSITY CLUB Coraopolis, 412-264-8039. Sat.: Gary Belloma & the Blue Bombers 10 p.m.

BIG BAND

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Rockin' Big Band 9 p.m.

JAZZ

BLUE McCandless, 412-369-9050. Tues.: Jessica Lee 8 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Thurs.: Lisa Ferraro & Friends 7:30 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: White Tie Group, Fri.: Wayne & Friends, Sat.: Roger Humphries 9 p.m.; Sun.: Tony Campbell Jam Session 7 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Sat.: Walt Harper & All That Jazz 8 p.m.

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

FRESCO'S Wexford, 724-935-7550. Sat.: Harold Betters 9 p.m.

GULLIFTY'S Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8222. Thurs.: Dave Pellow & Blues Mission, Mon.: Ken Karsh, Wed.: Kenny Blake jam 9 p.m.

HEREFORD & HOPS Cranberry, 724-742-BEER. Tues.: Vincent Anthony Trio 7 p.m.

JACKSON'S New Doubletree, Moon, 412-329-1405. Fri.: Vincent Anthony 8 p.m.

JACKSON'S Hilton Inn, Southpointe, 724-743-5005. Fri.: Erin Burkett 8 p.m.

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

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

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

NATILI'S Butler, 724-287-5033. Fri.: Harold Betters Quartet 9 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Chuck Spatafore & the Little Big Band 7 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Sat.: Bill George Express 8 p.m.

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

WOODEN NICKEL Monroeville, 412-372-9750. Thurs.: Judi Figel, Fri.: Groove Doctors, Sat.: Johnny Van 8 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

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

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

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Thurs.: Dave Crisci, Sat.: Jeff Jimmerson 9 p.m.

COUNTRY

AMBRIDGE EAGLES 724-266-0041. Sat.: The Eldorado Band 9 p.m.

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

T.J.'S HIDEAWAY Evans City, 724-789-7858. Sat.: Crows Run 10 p.m.

ZANDERZ Plum, 724-387-2444. Sat.: Dallas Marks 9 p.m.

OLDIES

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

LAMPLIGHTER Delmont, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Phil & Roxy 8:30 p.m.

RUTH & HERB'S Ross, 412-366-8770. Sat.: American Pie 9 p.m.

STONE MANSION INN Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Thurs.: Airborne Duo 8 p.m.

OPEN STAGE

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Angry Francis 9 p.m.

BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Tues.: KL Brewer, Ashley Cole, Brother Stubbs 7 p.m.

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

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Wed.: Hitchhiker 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

ACOUSTIC

BEECHER'S GELATO Zelienople, 724-452-8620. Fri.: Brad Yoder 8 p.m.

BORDERS Monroeville, 412-374-9772. Fri.: Peter King and Mark Perna, CD release event, "The Road to Ubatuba." 7:30 p.m.

BORDERS Pittsburgh Mills, 724-275-5820. Sun.: Andrew Petrovich 1 p.m.

CAFE EURO U.S. Steel Tower, Downtown, 412-434-0800. Fri.: Kardasz Bros. 5 p.m.

COFFEE HOUSE Moon, 412-423-9511. Thurs.: Identity X, Fri.: Mitchell Bell, Sat.: Eve Goodman, Wed.: Gary Prisby 8 p.m.

ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.

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

MAGOO'S McCandless, 412-635-2300. Fri.: Matt Tichon, Sat.: Tony Lee w/Jason Sichi 9 p.m.

STARLITE LOUNGE Blawnox, 412-828-9842. Sat.: Filk night w/Randy Hoffman 8 p.m.

PIANO

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

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

LIVING ROOM ... AGAIN Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Fri.: Joey Frank 5:30 p.m.

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

MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Rose Wyner, Sat.: Sue Reich 8:30 p.m.

SHILOH INN Mount Washington, 412-431-4000. Fri.: Jerry Coleman, Wed.: Matt Tichon 9 p.m.

COMEDY

PITTSBURGH IMPROV Waterfront, Homestead, 412-462-5233. Adele Givens Thurs. 8 p.m., Fri., Sat.: 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat.: "Laugh for Cry," comedy benefit for the Pittsburgh Chapter of Child Relief and You with Buzz Nutley, Sean Blackham & Auggie Cook, 1:30 p.m.

REGGAE

DOWNBEAT CLUB Clairton, 412-233-4809. Sat.: Wizdom Band 10 p.m.

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

DANCES

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

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

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

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

DANCE South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, 412-831-0616. Fri.: Mikey Dee Trio 8:30 p.m.

JITTERBUG Palisades, McKeesport, 412-366-2138. Sat. 8 p.m.

OLDIES

Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sat. 8:30 p.m.

SALSA BMCC, West Homestead, 412-881-9237. Sat. 8 p.m.

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

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

SWING Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Ave., 412-242-1005. Sun.: Music by Afterthought 8 p.m.

PITTSBURGH PLACES

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ALLEGHENY OBSERVATORY Riverview Park, Perrysville, 412-321-4200. One of the major astronomical research institutions of the world. Tours available through October, Thurs. and Fri. evenings by appointment, Free.

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

CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave. Exhibits: "Action! An Adventure in Moviemaking," UPMC SportsWorks. Miniature Railroad & Village. Rangos Omnimax: "Everest," "Mystery of the Nile," "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon." Buhl Planetarium: SkyWatch sessions held on clear Saturday evenings, $1 per person; "Far Out Space Places," "Ringworld," "Stars of the Pharaoh," "Stars Over Pittsburgh," "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." New laser shows: "Symphony of the Stars," "Blast From the Past, an '80s Spectacular," "Extreme Rock," Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. Hours: Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10. 412-237-3400.

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

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District. Sat.: "Fling or Keep? What to Do With Your Attic Treasures," 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Exhibits: "The Creative Life: The Impact of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's Alumni Network on American Culture, 1921-2006" (opening Sat.), "AfterImage: Mill Life Remembered," "Rediscovering Lewis & Clark : A Journey with the Rooney Family." Daily 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6 seniors; $5 students with ID; $3.50 children ages 6-18; free to members and children under 6. 412-454-6000.

NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. Sat.-Sun.: Return of migratory birds celebration 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; activities include performances by Zany Umbrella Circus, musician Jay Hitt, wildlife artists Tom Pawlesh, Daniel Klein and Nick Farbacher Jr.; Women of the Cloud Forest will sell hand-made jewerly and bags. Indoor Tropical Rainstorm, 12:30 p.m.; Penguin Premiere Show 1 p.m.; Interactive Feeding in Tropical Rainstorm, 2:30 p.m.; Feathers and Eggs Parts Cart, 4:30 p.m. Fantasy of Flight Bird Show, Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free. 412-323-7235.

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $5.50 students; $4.50 children 2-12; under 2 free. 412-622-6914.

PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park. Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m; entire zoo closes at 5 p.m. $7 adults, $6 seniors; $6 kids 2-13; under 2 free. Free parking. 412-665-3639.

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS MUSEUM Heinz History Center, Strip. Same admission fees and hours as the History Center. 412-454-6000.

HISTORICAL PLACES
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CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Allegheny Ave., North Side. Group tours of the 107-year-old church and its three magnificent 30-foot-high Tiffany windows; tours by appointment. Free. 412-323-1070.

CLAYTON Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Tour the restored home of Henry Clay Frick. Also on the grounds: The Antique Car and Carriage Museum features exhibits on the history of the automobile and many early examples of cars. The Cafe at the Frick, small gourmet cafe, reservations recommended. Tours daily, free parking, closed Mon. Admission varies.

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.

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

HARTWOOD Allison Park, 412-767-9200. Guided tours of historical mansion, daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM Indiana, 724-349-6112. Sun.: Walking Tour 2:30 p.m., with historian John Busovicki leading a tour through downtown Indiana visiting locations associated with the Stewart family such as Jimmy Stewart's birthplace and boyhood home. Free. Meet at the museum entrance. Family portraits, film awards, costumes, photos, posters and film clips. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.

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.

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.

NATIONALITY ROOMS University of Pittsburgh, 412-624-6000. 26 rooms reflect heritage of Pittsburgh's immigrants. Tours daily.

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

PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256. Trolley Display Building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. Open tours, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults; $6 seniors; $4 children 3-15; 2 and under, free.

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.

LITERARY

BORDERS BOOKS, Northway Mall, 412-635-7661. Sat.: Author Jane Lindskold booksigning, 2 p.m.; Tues.: Sonya Kitchell performs 7 p.m.; Wed.: Kids events 11 a.m.; author Patti Lawson booksigning 7 p.m.

BORDERS BOOKS Monroeville, 412-374-9772.

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

EVERYTHING ELSE

ART & ANTIQUE OUTDOOR MARKET, 30th Street and Penn Avenue, Strip District, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.: Local artists, antique dealers, weavers, jewelry designers, metal workers, vintage clothing, soap makers, artifacts and antique furniture.

LETTER CARRIERS STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE Benefiting Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Place a bag of nonperishable grocery items by your mailbox Saturday before your regular mail delivery time, and your letter carrier will deliver it to the Food Bank.

AUDITIONS

PROUDLY PRESENTS PRODUCTIONS For "The Secret Garden," a musical. Thurs. 6-9 p.m. and Sat. 2-5 p.m. Gemini Theater, 7501 Penn Ave., The Factory, Point Breeze. Prepare one song; there will be cold readings from the script. Head shots and resumes appreciated but not required. Call 412-922-0863 for information.


Correction/Clarification: (Published May 12, 2006) The Duquesne University exhibit "A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People" opens Monday. A listing in yesterday's section gave an incorrect date.

First Published: May 11, 2006, 4:00 a.m.

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