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THE BLACK EYED PEAS Mellon Arena, Thurs. 8 p.m. With: Ludacris. $47.25-$79.50. 1-800-745-3000.
GABRIEL IGLESIAS Byham Theater, Thurs. 8 p.m. $36. 1-800-745-3000.
FIND VIENNA/FADE POINT Club Cafe, Thurs. 10:30 p.m. $5-$7. 1-866-468-3401.
VANESSA RUBIN QUARTET Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, Fri. 8 p.m. $20-$25. 412-394-3353.
COALESCE/HARVEY MILK/ATLAS MOTH Rex Theatre, Fri. 7:30 p.m. $12-$15. 412-381-6811.
ALKALINE TRIO Club Zoo, Fri. 7:30 p.m. $19-$23. 1-800-745-3000.
PO' GIRL Club Cafe, Fri. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 1-866-468-3401.
ROOTS OF ROCK AND ROLL VOL. XXXI Benedum Center, Herb Reed & The Platters, The Chantels, Cleve Duncan, The Jaggerz, Kid Kyle, Pure Gold and more. Sat. 5 and 8:30 p.m. $39.75-$25.75. 412-456-6666.
THE TOSSERS/OUTERNATIONAL: Club Cafe, Sat. 8 p.m. $12. 1-866-468-3401.
JOHN GORKA Thunderbird Cafe, Sat. 8 p.m. $20-$23. 1-888-718-4253.
DAR WILLIAMS Rex Theatre, Sat. 9 p.m. $25/$30. 412-381-6811.
MICK MOLONEY'S GREEN FIELDS OF AMERICA Calliope: Pittsburgh's Folk Music Society, Carnegie Lecture Hall, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $35 advance; $40 at door. 412-394-3353.
LIFE ON REPEAT/I RIVAL/CONDITIONS Garfield Artworks, Sat. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 412-361-2262.
DR. MANHATTAN Garfield Artworks, Tues. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.
BAREFOOT TRUTH Thunderbird Cafe, Tues. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 1-888-718-4253.
SETTLE Garfield Artworks, Wed. 8 p.m. With: Friday Night Fever. $8. 412-361-2262.
SCYTHIAN Rex Theatre, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $12-$15. 412-381-6811.
DANCE ALLOY THEATER "Celebration of the Next Generation." Fri. 7 p.m. Dance Alloy studio, 5530 Penn Ave., Friendship $7. 412-363-4321.
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***ABBA-CADABRA A musical celebration of the 70s. Pohl Productions at Crowne Plaza Cabaret, near South Hills Village. Fri. through March 20. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (dinner 6:30 p.m.), Sun. 6 p.m. (dinner 4:30 p.m.). $40. 724-746-1178.
***BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE A comedy by John Van Druten. Baldwin Players at Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, Baptist and Weyman Roads, Whitehall. Fri. through March 13. $12 (dinner and show $22, reservation requires). 412-884-8324.
***DON'T DRINK THE WATER Woody Allen's comedic political satire. McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. Fri. through March 21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$7. 412-673-1100 or mckeesportlittletheater.com.
FOREVER PLAID The musical Plaids return to take a shot at the fame they missed years ago. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through March 28. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; some Thurs. 1 p.m. $44.50.-$34.50. 412-456-6666.
FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROVS Cathedral of Learning Studio Theatre, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. Fri. 11 p.m. $3. 412-624-7529.
***GREASE Taylor Hicks stars as the teen angel in the stage revival of the hit musical film. PNC Broadway Across America Presents at Benedum Center, Downtown. Tues. through March 14. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. $22-$66. 412-456-6666. www.pgharts.com.
***HENRY AND MUDGE A children's production based on Cynthia Rylant's award-winning books. Pittsburgh International Children's Theater at the Byham Theater, Downtown, Sun 2 p.m. and Mon. 10:15 a.m.; Gateway High School, Monroeville, Wed. 7 p.m.; Marshall Middle School, McCandless, March 11 at 5:30 and 7 p.m.; Keystone Oaks High School, March 13 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Seneca Valley Intermediate, Harmony, March 14 at 2 p.m. $9.50-$11. 412-456-6666.
***JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Ted Neely is Jesus in the special performance of Rice and Webber's musical. Cultural Trust Presents, Benedum Center, Downtown. Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. $23-$62. 412-456-6666.
LATE NITE CATECHISM 3: "TILL DEATH DO US PART: Kimberly Richards stars as "Sister" in part three of the fundraising marathon for retired nuns. City Theatre, 13th and Bingham St., South Side. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $35-$40. 412-431-2489 or citytheatrecompany.org.
THE MERCY SEAT On 9/11, two lovers ponder their choices and consider starting over with new lives. Off The Wall Theater, 147 N. Main St., Washington. Fri. through March 20. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. $5-$20. 412-394-3353 or proartstickets.org.
***THE PRICE Helped by a wise antiques dealer, two feuding brothers discover there's more to their father's legacy than an attic full of furniture. Pittsburgh Public Theater at the O'Reilly Theater, Penn Ave., Downtown. Thurs. through April 4. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $31-$50 ($15, 26 and younger). 412-316-1600 or www.ppt.org.
SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME Frank McGuinness drama about a Englishman, an Irishman and an American locked up together in a cell in the Middle East, the victims of political action. Phase 3 Productions at Viaduct Studio, 622 Second Ave., Uptown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$12. 1-888-71-TICKETS.
A TALE OF SLEEPING BEAUTY Children's theater. Stage 62 at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. Ends Sun. Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. $5 (tea pary reservations available, extra). 412-429-6262 or www.stage62.org.
TIME AFTER TIME A new musical where love and murder intersect when Jack the Ripper escapes in a time machine invented by H.G. Wells. Conservatory Theater Company Point Park University, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Craft Ave., Oakland. Through March 14. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $18-$20. 412-621-4445.
***THE WEDDING FROM HELL Interactive murder-mystery dinner theater, McCaffery Mysteries at Gaetano's Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road, Banksville. Sat. and March 12 at 7 p.m. $35 (includes dinner, tax, etc.). 1-800-719-0998
ASIA UNREELED DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES Through March 14. India Unreeled: "That's Why I'm Working." Winchester Thurston School, Shadyside, Sun. 2 p.m. $5-$8. www.winchesterthurston.org.
FILM KITCHEN Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Melwood Screening Room, Oakland. Tues. 7 p.m. reception, 8 p.m. films. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org.
HOLLYWOOD THEATER 1449 Potomac Ave., Dormont. Full week's schedule: www.hollywooddormont.com. 412-344-1245.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN'S FILMS Through March 15. August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Downtown, Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $6 per film; $15 day pass. Schedule: www.augustwilsoncenter.org, 412-258-2700.
LA PASION SEGUN BERENICE Amigos del cine latinoamericano, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Oakland, Fri. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.amigosdelcinelatinoamericano.blogspot.com.
PITTSBURGH JEWISH ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL SouthSide Works Cinemas and other venues, Thurs. through March 31. $5-$9. 412-992-5203 or www.UJFpittsburgh.org. See first week's schedule and select capsule reviews, Page W-17.
THE ROOM Oaks Theater, Oakmont, Sat. 10 p.m. 412-828-6311.
TARANTULA Strand Theater, Zelienople. Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $4-$5. 724-742-0400 or www.thestrandtheater.org.
ART EVENTS
CLARION HOTEL 300 Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington, 724-335-9171. Sat. and Sun. The Three Rivers Depression-Era Glass Society 33rd Annual Show and Sale.
museum EXHIBITIONS
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ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Maimed in Mexico: The Early Car Crash Photographs of Enrique Metinides" through April 18. Closed Mon.
BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "Jackson Pollock: Silver and Black," through Dec. 31; "Larry Kagan: Object, Shadow," ends Sat. Closed Mon.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "God, Love, and War: Tapestries and Prints From the Collection," through June 13; "Past Meets Present: Decorative Arts and Design at the Carnegie Museum of Art," through March 31; "Forum 64: Cecil Balmond," installation art, through May 30. Closed Mon.
FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "1934: A New Deal for Artists," celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Public Works Art Project, through April 25. Closed Mon.
GALLERY ON BAUM Oakland, 412-621-2286. "Cel Mates," a collection of animation and production art, through April 10. Closed Sun.
HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Botanicals: Environmental Expressions in Art," through June 30. Closed Sat.
MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "It's all about ME Not You," permanent installation by the late Greer Lankton: "Likeness," group exhibition examining human depiction in the post-Warhol era, through March 21. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Kenneth Cotlar: Transcendental Transitions," through May 15; "Steve Gilbert: Sign and Substance," through April 3. Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Colleen Browning: Realist -- Illusionist," through March 19. Closed Sat.-Sun.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. "Artists of the 21st Century: Student Art Exhibition." Closed Mon.
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "Artists of the 21st Century: Student Art Exhibition," through April 10. Closed Mon.
TOONSEUM Bruno Building, Downtown, 412-232-0674. Permanent collections of cartooning, admission. Closed Mon.-Tues.
WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Ben Schachter: Kosher/Treif and Eruvim," contemporary Jewish art, through March 21; "Concerning the 1930s in Art: Paintings From the Schoen Collection," through May 16. Closed Mon.-Tues.
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AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. "India: A Light Within," photographs by Charlee Brodsky with poetry by Zilka Joseph and narrative by Neema Bipin Avashia, through March 21. Daily.
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 1-800-275-2470. "The Annual Art Institute Faculty Show," a juried showcase of 101 pieces, through April 30. Closed Sun.
BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "Translucent Imagery," paintings by Richard Pian, through March 27. Closed Mon.
CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-421-8888. "Elise Rugolo and Gilou Brillant," ends Fri. Closed Mon.
THE EASTSIDE GALLERY East Liberty. 412-279-6510. "The Pittsburgh Group," Kathleen Zimbicki, Susan Winicour, Phiris Kathryn Sickels and more, through March 12. Open Fri. and Sat.
COMPUTING WORKSHOP GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-414-5344. "Charles Glassmire," digital paintings, through March 19. Closed Mon.
FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "H20 @ Fe" exhibition by Group A with selected works by independent curator, George Davis, through March 12. Closed Sun.-Wed.
EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. Permanent works by artists with disabilities. Closed Sat.-Sun.
FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. "Pittsburgh Industrial," group show curated by Kathleen Zimbicki with paintings, sculpture and more depicting the industrial age in Pittsburgh, through March 12. Closed Mon-Wed.
***GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. Fri.: "Ron Nigro: Technology ... A Reclamation," mixed-media sculptures, and "Carlos Sanchez Vegas: Cathedrals ... Altared," mixed-media on paper and canvas, both through March 27. Opening reception 5:300 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.
GALLERY SIM South Side, 412-586-4531. "Rock, Paper, Scissors," metal and wood sculptures by Daniel Peluso; Scherenschnitte works by Kathryn Carr, both through April 11. Closed Mon.-Wed.
INTERNATIONAL IMAGES, LTD. Sewickley, 412-741-3036. "Out of Africa" artifacts from Central and Western Africa presented in conjunction with African art collector David E. Cummings, through April 15. Closed Sun.
LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Blossoming," two- and three-dimensional art in watercolor, oil, graphite, glass, and fibers by "Br. Mark Floreanini, O.S.B," through March 30. Closed Sun.
LAWRENCE HALL GALLERY Point Park University, 412-391-4100. "Frank Herbert Mason Exhibit," ends Sat. Closed Sun.
***LUKE & ELOY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-784-1919. Fri. "Ceramic Expressions," from the RMU Media Arts Gallery, through April 9, opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon
MANDERINO GALLERY California University, 724-938-5244. "Transitions," digital images by Robert Creamer, an exhibition created by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Museum of Natural History, through April 27. Closed Fridays.
***MATTHEWS ARTS Bellevue, 412-761-0301. Fri.: "Celestial Art: paintings and photographs by Gerald Kirner," opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.
MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. David Lewis, "Now and Then: Paintings on Paper and Drawings in Steel," and Terry Shutko, "Cubism Revisited, Small Works on Paper," both ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Tues.
MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY South Side, 412-441-4282. "New Work by Scott Draves and Cheonae Kim," through March 31. Open Wed. and Sat.
***MODERN FORMATIONS GALLERY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE Friendship, 412-362-0274. Fri.: "Carolyn Wenning: New Work." paintings and mixed media, through March 26. Opening reception, 7-10 p.m. Thurs. 7-9 p.m. Sat. 1-4 p.m. or by appt.
MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "AAP in 3D," gallery's first multimedia sculptural exhibition celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, through April 3. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. Fri.: "Bill Pfal & Bill Vrscak," portraits of Pittsburgh, through April 6. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.
PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "Custer," 20 local artists show new work, through March 28. Closed Mon.
***937 LIBERTY GALLERY Downtown, 412-361-1370. "exchange: emerging and established artists come together," 20 artist pairs show collaborative work in the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Centennial Year launch exhibition, through April 23. Closed Mon.-Tues.
***707 & 709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. Fri.: "Nesting," gouache paintings and drawings by Jennifer Howison, through April 17; Fri.: "Off the Page: The Comic Book and Game Art of Christopher Moeller," through April 25. Closed Mon.
SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "Fellowship Award Exhibition: "Si Dios Quiere (What God Wants)," photographs by Katrina M. d'Autremont, through March 20; The New Works Gallery will host the honorable mention winners exhibit through March 20. Closed Sun.-Tues.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Art of Kurt Weiser," through March 20; "EAT: An Art Space about Food": "Cornography, works by Craig Nutt," through March 20. One Mellon Center, Satellite gallery: "New Works by Robert Villamagna," through March 14. Closed Sun.-Mon.
***SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. Fri.: A Celebration of the Arts," student artwork from Sewickley Academy, Quaker Valley and other local districts with dance from Attack Theatre and more, 7 p.m. Closed Sat.-Sun.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE New Wilmington, 724-946-7267. "Kathy Koop 1973-2010 retroSpectacular: Variations in Clay and Wood," through April 17. Closed Mon.
WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Martin Bonadeo: Alba Magica," a retrospective of the Argentine installation artist, through April 3. Closed Mon.-Tues.
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY SUNDAY VOCAL RECITAL SERIES "The Best of Bizet's Carmen." Sun. 3 p.m., Laughlin Music Center, Chatham University, Shadyside. Free.
MUSIC AT MIDDAY Organists Joseph Tuttle and Leslie Thayer. Wed. 12:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 615 Grant St., Downtown. 412-471-8125 or www.flcpittsburgh.org.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNT "Singing Saxophones" chamber music concert sponsored by the Mary Pappert School of Music of Duquesne University. Sun. 3 p.m., St. Mary of the Mount Church, Mount Washington. Free. 412-396-6083.
PITTSBURGH CAMERATA "Portrait of an Artist." in collaboration with the Carnegie Museum of Art. Sat. 8 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Ave., Highland Park. $10-$20. 412-421-5884.
PITTSBURGH CONCERT CHORALE Honnegger's "King David." Sat. 8 p.m., Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 West Ingomar Road, Franklin Park; and Sun., 4 p.m., Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 348 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel. $8-$20. 412-635-7654 or www.PCCsing.org.
PITTSBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR Sun. 4 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 615 Grant St., Downtown. 412-471-8125 or www.flcpittsburgh.org.
RIVER CITY BRASS BAND "Appalachian Spring," featuring works by Copland, Curnow and Foster. Thurs. 8 p.m., Gateway High School, Monroeville; Sat. 8 p.m., Palace Theatre, Greensburg; Sun. 3 p.m., Pasquerilla Arts Center, Johnstown. 412-434-7222, 1-800-292-7222 or www.rcbb.com.
TUESDAY MUSICAL CLUB "Winter's Farewell." Tues. 12:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park. Free. 412-682-0439 or www.TuesdayMusicalClub.org.
WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE ARTS SERIES Pianist Di Wu. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Olin Fine Arts Ceter, W&J Campus, Washington. $7-$12. 724-223-6546 or www.washjeff.edu/arts_series.html.
WEST HILLS SYMPHONIC BAND Sun. 3 p.m. Massey Auditorium, Robert Morris University, Moon. Free. 412-788-4713
WESTMINSTER MUSIC & ARTS SERIES Mozart Sonatas for violin and piano with Warren Davidson, violin, and Donna Amato, pianist. Wed. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair. Free, donations accepted. 412-835-6630.
WOOSTER CHORUS 42-member ensemble from The College of Wooster. Sat. 8 p.m., Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave., Shadyside. Donations accepted. 330-263-2048 or bbrooks@wooster.edu.
IN THE CLUBS
rock
ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Fri.: CD release show, Danielle Barbe, 8 p.m., $7 in advance, $10 at the door; Sat.: Identity X Fest featuring Identity X, Sikes, Highland Pines, Color Me Blind, 6 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door; Sun.: Hanzel Und Gretyl with Living Dead, Hyperion, Acid Face, 6 p.m., $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
BRONZE HOOD LOUNGE Robinson, 412-787-7240. Sat.: Daniels & McClain, 9 p.m.
CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: The Rhythm Shakers, 8 p.m., $5. Sat.: Get Back (Beatles cover band), 8:30 p.m., $15.
CJ'S BAR & GRILLE Indiana Township, 412-767-5885. Sat.: Ferris Bueller's Revenge, 10 p.m.
DEL'S ROADHOUSE Homer City, Indiana County, 724-840-0118. Sat.: The Dave Iglar Band, 10 p.m.
DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Sat.: Rolling Iron, 9:30 p.m.
GARFIELD ARTWORKS 412-361-2262. Sat.: Life on Repeat, I Rival, Conditions, 7 p.m., $10; Tues.: Dr. Manhattan, 8 p.m., $7.
HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Sat.: The Who tribute band, 10 p.m.
JOEY D'S Harmar, 412-828-0999. Fri.: Titanium Hip, 10 p.m.; Sat.: King's Ransom, 9:30 p.m.
LARGE HOTEL Jefferson Hills, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Fungus, 9:30 p.m.
SEWICKLEY HOTEL Sewickley, 412-741-9457. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 8 p.m.
31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: Summer Lungs, Satins Sidekick, Bowhunter, 10:30 p.m.; Sat. Complete Failure, Mouth of the Architect, Guest, 10:30 p.m.
WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Thurs.: Jay Wiley & Paul, Fri.: Johnny Holiday, Sat.: Ill Willis & Sacred Groove, 10 p.m.
WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Mon.: Hewlett/Anderson 7 p.m.
BALTIMORE HOUSE Pleasant Hills, 412-653-3800. Fri.: Nowhere Road, 9 p.m.
CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri.: Souled Out 10 p.m.
INN TERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Fri.: Michael Todd, 6 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles and the Rhythm Aces, 4 p.m.
LAMPLIGHTER RESTAURANT Salem, 724-468-4545. Sat.: Billy Price, 9 p.m.
MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: Glenn Pavone & the Cyclones, 9:30 p.m.
PAPARAZZI'S South Side, 412-488-0800. Wed.: Muddy Kreek Blues Band jam session 9:30 p.m.
ALAN AND RUBEN'S BAR AND GRILLE Washington, Pa., 724-223-1038. Wed.: The Dan Baker Group, 5 p.m.
ANGELO'S RESTAURANT Washington, Pa,, 724-222-7120. Fri.: The Dan Baker Group, 9 p.m.
BIG MAMMAS HOUSE OF SOUL Strip District, 412-471-2910. Sun.: Jazz on the Bridge jam session 3 p.m.
BILLY'S GOLD DOOR Homewood, 412-363-5008. Sat.: Jazz Ministry with John "Squirrel" Mosley and The Wadud Project, 4 p.m.
C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session, 8 p.m.; Sat.: Hubb's Groove, 9 p.m.
CLUB DUO Holiday Inn Select University Center, Oakland, 412-682-0938. Fri.: Sherena Wynn, 8 p.m., $10.
D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Harold Betters, 8 p.m.
ENGINE HOUSE NO. 25 Lawrenceville, 412-621-1268. Sat.: Tania Grubbs, Jeff Grubbs & Daniel May, 8 p.m., $10.
ISTANBUL CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-683-1623. Sat.: Ablaye Cissoko and Voelker Goetze, 8 p.m., $10-$15.
LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones 9 p.m.
LOCKHOUSE 6 Vanport, 724-773-8091. Sat.: Vince Anthony, 6 p.m.
MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Fri.: Take Two, Sat.: The James Hovan Trio, 8 p.m.
PANGEA RESTAURANT Shadyside, 412-621-3152. Fri.: Boilermaker Jazz Band, 8 p.m.
RIVERS CASINO North Shore, 412-231-7777. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents the Tuesday Night Big Band, 6 p.m.
SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. Fri.: Jessica Lee, 7 p.m.
VFW South Side, 412-431-9252. Mon.: Puttin' On the Ritz Big Band, 7:30 p.m.
WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Fri.: Vince Anthony Band featuring Robbie Klein, 8 p.m.
LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: NightStar, Sat.: Phil & Roxy, 8 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
GYPSY CAFE South Side, 412-381-4977. Thurs.: Gypsy Strings 8 p.m.
PARK HOUSE North Side, 412-224-2273. Sat.: Slim Forsythe and the Parklane Drifters, 9:30 p.m.
ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Thurs.: Wee Jams, 7:45 p.m.
REGINA ELENA SOCIAL CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: Sounders, 9 p.m.
AROUND THE CORNER BAR & GRILL Millvale, 412-821-0747. Sun.: Open stage hosted by Yinzide Out 7 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.
GENO'S Lawrenceville, 412-781-3432. Wed.: Acoustic Open Stage 8 p.m.
HOT ROD LOUNGE Delmont, 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.
PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Tues.: Dan Eaby Project 9 p.m.
SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Wed.: Open stage with Dawn Canon 9 p.m.
SHAFTON FIRE HALL North Huntingdon, 724-863-7918. Thurs.: Gil's Blues Power, 8 p.m.
THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Poogie Bell 9:30 p.m.
BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Fri.: Heather Kropf w/Daryl Shawn, 5 p.m.; Sat., Peter King w/ Don Aliquo Sr. and Mark Perna, 5 p.m.
DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Book Endz, 8:30 p.m.
DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Thurs.: Zig Daniels, 9:30 p.m.; Fri.: Nick Morrison, 7 p.m.
ELKS LODGE North Side, 412-321-1834. Wed.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club 8 p.m.
HOULIHAN'S Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: That's What She Said Trio, 9:30 p.m.
KELLY'S RIVERSIDE INN Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Thurs.: The Weathered Road w/Donnie Iris, 8:30 p.m.
PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Fri.: Sean McClorey, 9 p.m.; Sat.: Mark Guiser, 9 p.m.; Mon.: Acoustic Jam 7 p.m.; Wed.: Potters Reel 7 p.m.
STEEL CITY SALOON Coraopolis, 724-218-1438. Thurs.: Corey White 7 p.m.
WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Mon.: Hewlett & Anderson Duo 7:30 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Sheraton Four Points, Cranberry, 412-281-3130. Dobie Maxwell, Fri. 9 p.m., Sat. 7 and 9 p.m.
FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. "Uncle Larry" Reeb, Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 & 10:15 p.m.
PITTSBURGH IMPROV JAM Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown, 412-325-6769. Thurs. 9:30 p.m.
BALLROOM American Legion, White Oak, 412-672-7994. Mon.: Moonlighters, 8 p.m.
BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Al Louis Band, 8:30 p.m.
BALLROOM Monaca VFW, 724-774-3449. Fri.: 7:30 p.m.
BIG BAND Coraopolis VFW, 412-771-5247. Sun. 8 p.m.
CAJUN BMCC, West Homestead, 412-461-6188. Sat.: lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8:30 p.m.; $8.
CAROLINA SHAG Cranberry Elks, 412-561-7777. Sat.: lesson, 8 p.m.; dance 9 p.m.
CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-654-7529. Fri.: lesson 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m.
COUNTRY LINE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Fri. 8:30 p.m.
DANCE Brothers Grimm, Robinson, 412-788-0890. Sat.: 9:30 p.m.
DANCE Connolly Club, Sheraden, 412-777-9700. Sat. 9 p.m.
DANCE South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, 412-831-0616. Fri.: 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.: lessons, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
LINE DANCE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Fri.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
OLDIES Brentwood VFW, 412-881-9934. Sat. 8:30 p.m.
OLDIES Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Sun. 4 p.m.
OLDIES Pittsburgh Area Jitterbug Club, Shaler Moose, 412-366-2138. Sat.: lesson, 8 p.m.; dance, 8:45 p.m.
OLDIES Royal Place Restaurant, Castle Shannon, 412-855-4308. Mon.: 8 p.m., $7, $5 for members of Parents Without Partners.
SALSA Dance Cafe, Ross, 412-401-6499. Fri.: 10:15 p.m.
SALSA Edgewood Club, 412-600-3878. Sun.: 8 p.m.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Washington, 412-260-2531. Sat. & Mon.: Lesson, 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m.
SINGLES Mars VFW, Adams, 724-316-5029. Sat.: lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.
SINGLES Ramada Inn, Green Tree, 412-751-5181. Fri.: 8:30 p.m.
SINGLES Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1-877-287-4645. Sat.: 8 p.m.
SQUARE Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Monroeville, 412-372-6285. Sat.: 8 p.m.
SWING Wightman Dancehall, Squirrel Hill, 412-341-0292. Sat: 9 p.m.
WEST COAST SWING Absolute Ballroom, Larimer, 412-526-0399. Tues.: lesson 7:45 p.m., dance 8:30 p.m.
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CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, 412-622-3131. Permanent exhibits: 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.
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave., North Shore, 412-237-3400. Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Center admission: $14 adults, $10 children 3-12.
***CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, 412-322-5058. Sat.: Pittsburgh Dietetics Association Health Fair, educational games and family resources for National Nutrition Month, noon-4 p.m.; The Deedle Deedles Dees, performing get-up-and-dance music with themes in history, science, 2 p.m.; Advance City-Building Workshop, hosted by Architectural Explorations from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture, ages 7 and older, 2-2:45 p.m. Sun.: Professor MiGooch, noon-2 p.m.; We're Holden Puppets' perform "Animals A to Z" 1, 2 and 3 p.m. "Pittsburgh: Yinz Play," through June 6. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $11 adults; $10 kids 2-18; under 2 free.
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. "Discover the Real George Washington: The View From Mount Vernon"; "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. Migration Hike, daily, 10:30 a.m. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.- Sat., and noon-5 p.m., Sun. $10 adults; $9 seniors; $8.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. until 10 p.m. $12 adults; $11 students with ID and seniors 62 and older; $9 children 2-18, under 2 free.
PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; gates close 4:30 p.m. $12 adults; $11 seniors (60 and older); $10 children 2-13; children under 2 free.
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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.
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.
OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD South Park, Stone Manse Drive, off the circle, 412-835-1554. Whiskey Rebellion landmark. Docents in period dress provide information and answer questions on self-guided tours and demonstrate pioneer crafts. Site includes original Stone House, Spring House and a reconstructed log house, forge and demonstration shed, barn and gardens. Sun. 1:30-4:30 p.m. $1, $2 on special event days.
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256, www.pa-grolley.org. Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. Weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+) and $5 for children 3-15, free under age 3. Family rate $30.
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 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.
WEST OVERTON MUSEUMS Scottdale, 724-887-7910. Pre-Civil War rural industrial village including the Overholt homestead, distillery museum and birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. $7 adults, $4 seniors 65 and older and children 6-11, under 6 free.
WOODVILLE PLANTATION Bridgeville, 412-221-0348, www.woodvilleplantation.org. 18th-century home of Gen. John and 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, $10 per family; under 12, free.
BIG NIGHT PARTY WITH THE PRESIDENTS To benefit the Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh. Entertainment by the Capitol Steps. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Irene Kaufmann Building, 5738 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. $75, 412-521-8011, ext. 165.
BOOK SIGNING Holly Smalley, "If Rocks Could Speak." Sat. 2 p.m., Borders Books & Music, Northway Mall. 412-635-7661.
BOOK TALK AND SIGNING Joanne Fluke, "The Apple Turnover Murder." Sat. 10 a.m., Community Room, Oakmont Public Library, Pennsylvania Avenue and Allegheny River. Sponsored by Mystery Lovers Bookshop. $5; free with the purchase of the book. 412-828-4877.
GAELIC STORM Celtic/World Music. Wed. 7:30 p.m., Palace Theatre, Greensburg. $17-$25. 724-836-8000, www.thepalacetheatre.org.
JEFF WILEY Folk-rock singer-guitarist in concert in a benefit performance for the Connequenessing Valley Community Chest. Sat., Strand Theater, 119 North Main St., Zelienople. Cafe-social 6 p.m., performance 7:30 p.m. $10/$12. 724-742-0400, www.thestrandtheater.org.
PUBLICATION PARTY Nancy Martin, "Our Lady of Immaculate Deception." Fri. 7 p.m. Mystery Lovers Bookshop, 524 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. 412-828-4877.
ACTORS CIVIC THEATER For "Our Town." Father Ryan Arts Center, 420 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks, 2 p.m. Sun.; 7 p.m. Mon. Casting all ages. Bring resume and picture. Information: director James Critchfield, 412-771-3052, ext. 321, or jcritchfield@forstorox.org.
BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS For "Arsenic and Old Lace." Wed. and March 11, 7 p.m., Bethel Park Community Center, Community Center. Information: www.heritageplayers.org.
COMTRA THEATRE For "Rent," the musical. At the theater, Comtra Plaza, Route 19, Cranberry. 2:30-5 p.m. Sat. and 6-9 p.m. Sun. Prepare a rock song not from the show to sing a cappella. Cold readings, movement audition and, for select roles, a dance audition. Information: 724-773-9896 or 724-316-1756.
THE NEW OLDE BANK THEATRE For "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean." At the theater, 722 Allegheny River Blvd., Verona, March 30 at 6-9 p.m. Seeking actresses age 30 and up. All roles will be cast. Information: 412-251-7904 or www.newobt.com.
PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Plays for 20th season, cash award for the best playwright. Twelve one-act plays never been produced selected as mainstage productions. Six more selected for staged readings. Information: www.pittsburghnewworks.org; deadline April 3.
SOUTH PARK THEATRE For the 2010 season. At the theater, corner of Brownsville Road & Corrigan Drive, South Park. Mainstage dramatic auditions: noon-5 p.m. March 20; musical auditions: noon-5 p.m. March 21. Prepare 32 bars and bring music, photo and resume. Accompaniment provided. Be prepared to dance. Bring photo and resume. Informaton: www.southparktheatre.com or 412-831-8552.
SOUTH PARK THEATRE Play submissions for New Play Reading Series. One-act plays or two-act plays that read under 90 minutes. Submit typed script to South Park Theatre, Box 133, South Park, PA 15129. Deadline June 30. Information: www.southparktheatre.com.
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