POP CONCERTS
Pop/Rock

PAUL LABRISE AND THE TREES Club Cafe, Thurs., 7 p.m. With: Scotts Roger, Nik Westman. $7. 1-866-468-3401.

THRIVING IVORY Rex Theater, Thurs., 7:30 p.m. $10.

AFUCHE/THOTH TRIO Lava Lounge, Thurs., 9 p.m. $6. 412-431-5282.

THE FOUR KICKS Club Cafe, Thurs., 10:30 p.m. With: Steel Hollow. $5. 1-866-468-3401.

COMBICHRIST/JULIEN K/AESTHETIC PERFECTION Mr. Smalls, Fri., 7 p.m. 1-866-468-3401.

TRIGGERS Club Cafe, Fri., 10:30 p.m. With: Stain Gum, The Zou. $5. 1-866-468-3401.

STEVE MOAKLER Diesel, Fri., 7 p.m. $8-$10. 1-800-745-3000.

CRASHING METROPOLIS Altar Bar, Fri., 10 p.m. $7. 1-800-745-3000.

THE QUEERS/THE MANSFIELDS/ATOMIC AGE 31st Street Pub, Sat., 9 p.m. $10-$12. 412-391-8334.

DOUG DONALDSON Club Cafe, Sat., 7 p.m. With: 3 More Than Venice. $10. 1-866-468-3401.

THE DEVILZ IN THE DETAILZ Club Cafe, Sat., 10:30 p.m. With: The Whips, The Dregs. $6. 1-866-468-3401.

THE CHURCH Rex Theater, Sat., 8 p.m. $26. 1-800-745-3000.

THE ELLIOTTS Casino Theatre, Vandergrift, Sat., 8 p.m. $10-$12. 724-567-5049.

EVERY AVENUE Diesel, Sat., 7 p.m. With: Cash Cash, Valencia, Sparks The Rescue. $12. 1-800-745-3000.

DONORA Mr. Small's, Sat., 8 p.m. With: Delicious Pastries, The Harlan Twins, The Blonde Girls. $7. 1-866-468-3401.

THE MAJOR/MINOR TOUR Charleroi Italian Club, Sat., 6:45 p.m. Featuring: Punchline, Socratic. With: I Know the Struggle, Havannah Drive, Half Past Yesterday. $12. 1-800-745-3000.

THE CHURCH Rex Theatre, Sat., 8 p.m. $26. 1-800-745-3000.

ROCK FOR DREAMS FUNDRAISER Club Zoo, Sun., 7 p.m. Featuring: Anberlin, Mercury. $25. Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 1-800-745-3000.

JOHANN JOHANNSSON Andy Warhol Museum, Sun., 8 p.m. $12. www.ticketweb.com

DROPKICK MURPHYS Ches-a-rena, Mon., 7:30 p.m. $25. 1-800-745-3000.

ASG Garfield Artworks, Mon., 8 p.m. $8. 412-361-2262.

PHANTOGRAM/HERMIT THRUSHES Garfield Artworks, Sun., 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR/THE STRAWBS Rex Theatre, Tues., 8 p.m. $30. 1-800-745-3000.

HEY MONDAY Diesel, Tues., 5:30 p.m. With: This Providence, Friday Night Boys, Stereo Skyline, The Bigger Lights. $12-$14. 1-800-745-3000.

CAMERA OBSCURA Mr. Small's, Tues., 8 p.m. With: Anni Rossi. $15. 1-866-468-3401.

COMEDY

DAVID BRENNER Palace Theatre, Sat., 8 p.m. $25-$28. 724-836-8000.

FUNNY BONE Sheraton Four Points, Cranberry, 412-281-3130. Andy Pitz Fri. 9 p.m., Sat. 7 and 9 p.m.

FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. Carole Montgomery Thurs.: 7:30 p.m., Fri.- Sat. 8 & 10:15 p.m.

FESTIVALS

GREAT EUROPEAN BEERFEST Beer sampling sessions. Sharp Edge, East Liberty, Fri.-Sun. 412-661-3537.

KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL Folklife displays, quilt sale, crafts entertainment and food. Kutztown, Ohio, Sat.-July 5. 1-888-674-6136.

ON STAGE

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND A musical. Comtra Theatre, Rt. 19, Cranberry. Through July 4; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $15 (cash only); 724-773-9896. www.comtratheatre.com

BURN THIS Lanford Wilson's new play starring David Conrad about life's choices amid grief, anger, lust and life. New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square, North Side. Ends Sun.; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m; Sun. 7 p.m.; $25-$30. 1-888-71TICKETS.

***CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE Cows and hens go on strike when Farmer Brown won't give them electric blankets in this musical adapted by Grote and Howe. Looking Glass Theatre at Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Wed. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Fri.- Sat.1:30 p.m. (June 27, 12:30 p.m.) Through July 11. No performance July 4. $8-$9; 724-745-6300. www.littlelake.org.

8 TRACK--THE SOUNDS OF THE 70S A musical journey through the 70's with The Emotions, The Carpenters, The Bee Gees and more. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret at Theatre Square, Penn Ave. Downtown. Through Sept. 27; Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Some Thurs. 1 p.m.; $39.50-$44.50; 412-456-6666 or www.pittsburghclo.org.

GLORIOUS A comedy by Peter Quilter about a New York heiress with a terrible voice who wants to be a great operatic diva. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, off Route 22 in Delmont; ends Sat.; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; $12-$16; 724-468-5050 or www.applehillplayhouse.org.

HARRY'S FRIENDLY SERVICE A hometown tale set in 1977, by Rob Zellers. Pittsburgh Public Theater at the O'Reilly Theater, Downtown. Ends Sun.; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 and 7 p.m.; $30.50-$49.50 discounts available. 412-316-1600.

***OVER THE TAVERNTom Dudzick Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, half-mile north of Route 30, Jennerstown. Tues. through July 12; Tues. 8 p.m.; Wed. 2 and 8 p.m.; Thurs. 8 p.m.; Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.; some exceptions. $22-$39; www.mountainplayhouse.com; 1-814-629-9201, ext. 290.

HONUS & ME Steven Dietz's baseball tale set in 1909 when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Detroit Tigers played for a Worl d Series. Mountain Playhouse, Route 985, half-mile north of Route 30, Jennerstown. ends Sat.; Thurs. 8 p.m.; Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.; $22-$39; www.mountainplayhouse.com; 1-814-629-9201, ext. 290.

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT Joe DiPietros family comedy love, in-laws and marriage. South Park Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road; ends Sat.; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; $9.75-$15; 412-831-8552 or www.southparktheatre.com.

SWING! A musical featuring spectacular dance and the music of the 30s and 40s. Pittsburgh CLO at Benedum Center, Seventh and Penn Ave., Downtown; ends Fri.; Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; $24.50-$70.50; 412-456-6666 or www.pittsburghclo.org.

LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR Neil Simon's inside look at comedy sketch writers. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, near Donaldson's Crossroads, North Strabane. Through July 3; Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; $12-$15; 724-745-6300. www.littlelake.org.

MURDER IN TINSELTOWN A whodunit! Pohl Productions at The Crowne Plaza Cabaret Dinner Theater, 164 Fort Couch Rd., (near South Hills Village) Bethel Park. Through June 27; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; (6:30 p.m. dinner); Sun. 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. dinner). $38-$36; 724-746-1178.

***PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET The best in local and regional late night entertainment. Fri.: Salsa Fridays; Sat.: The Serious Comedy Show $5, (free with Cultural trust ticket) doors open at 10 p.m.; 412-281-3973.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA Presented "commedia del arte" style. Johnny Appleseed Children's Theatre, Apple Hill Playhouse in Delmont. ends Fri., 11 a.m.; $7; 724-468-5050 or www.applehillplayhouse.org.

'TIL DEATH DO US PART: LATE NIGHT CATECHISM 3 Kimberly Richards stars as "Sister" in the latest installment of Maripat Donovan's comedy series. City Theatre, Bingham and 13th St., South Side; Opens Thurs. for an open-ended run.; Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. at 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.; City Theatre, Bingham and 13th St. South Side. $30- $35; 412-431-CITY or www.citytheatrecompany.org;

TWENTIETH CENTURY Ken Ludwig's comedy about a has-been director and the Broadway star he's trying to persuade to perform in his show. St. Vincent College, Performing Arts Center, Route 30, Latrobe. Thurs.-Sat. 8:10 p.m.; Sun. 2:10 p.m. (some exceptions) $15-$21. 724-537-8900.

WHAT THE BUTLER SAWJoe Orton's bawdy farce that turns convention and sexuality upside down. Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland; ends Sat.; Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; some exceptions and matinees available; $17-$45; 412-394-3353 or www.picttheatre.org.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

BUBBA HO-TEP Part of Moonlit Matinee Film Festival. Oaks Theater, Fri. 10 p.m., Sat. midnight. $8.

GALAXY QUEST Part of Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Sunday Night Series "Summer Fun: Favorite Comedies." Regent Square Theater, Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.

HOTEL FOR DOGS Riverview Park, Observatory Hill, Sat.; West End/Elliott Overlook, Tues. PG rating. Part of Citiparks' Cinema in the Park. All screenings start at dusk. Free. 412-937-3039.

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH Brookline Memorial Park, Thurs.; Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville, Fri.; Grandview Park, Mt. Washington, Sat.; Schenley Park, Flagstaff Hill, Sun.; East Liberty, Beatty Street, Mon.; PG rating. Part of Citiparks' Cinema in the Park. All screenings start at dusk. Free. 412-937-3039.

KU FU PANDA Pine Community Park, Wed., dusk. Free. 724-625-1636, ext. 170.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Oaks Theater, Fri., midnight. $5.

TAKEN Schenley Park, Flagstaff Hill, Wed. PG-13 rating. Part of Citiparks' Cinema in the Park. Dusk. Free. 412-937-3039.

THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX Part of Kids Summer Film Fest. SouthSide Works Cinema, Tues. 11 a.m. Free.

ART EXHIBITIONS

***ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Conrad Ventur: Fragments of Fame," through Sept. 13; "Pinball Wizard," through Aug. 9; "Warhol Live: Music and Dance in Andy Warhol's Work," through Sept. 13; Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's extensive collections. Closed Mon.

***BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. Sun.: "73rd National Midyear Show," through Aug. 23, meet the artists Sun. 1-3 p.m.; Giffuni Gallery: "Sam Liberman: Pastels," through Aug. 16, meet the artist Sun. 1-3 p.m.; Trumbull Branch: "Lynda Benglis: Prints," through July 26; "Jessica Lange: 50 Photographs," through July 5; Flad Gallery: "Phase Transition," by Stephen Cartwright, through Aug. 20; Bermant Gallery: "Bob Potts," through Aug. 9; Flad Gallery East: "Tom Cvetkovich: Site Specific Holographic Installation," through 2009. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Digital to Daguerreotype: Photographs of People," through Nov. 8; Heinz Gallery A: "Opera For a Small Room," by contemporary artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, through July 19; "Laboratory of Architecture," by Fernando Romero; Permanent collection. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. Art on display from the Frick private collection. Guided tours available. Closed Mon.

HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Wings of Paradise: Watercolors of Silkmoths by John Cody," ends Tues. Closed Sat. and some Sundays in April/May. Call in advance.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Thaddeus Mosley: Sculpture (Studio / Home)," through Aug. 2. Permanent installation art by Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Shadyside, 412-361-0873. "SALIGIA: A Seven Deadly Sins," by Pittsburgh Society of Artists Superbia, Avaritia, Luxuria, Invisia, Gula, Ira, Accidia, through Aug. 30; "Revisiting the Work of Henry B," by Henry Bursztynowicz, through Aug. 30; "Now From Then," by W. Glen Davis, through Aug. 30. Closed Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "The Analytical Eye," photographs by Aaronel deRoy Gruber, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Tues.

SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. Eat: An Art Space About Food: "The United State of America: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Crappiness," mixed media glass by Matt Eskuche, through Aug. 29. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "Artists at Large: Selections from the Permanent Collection," through Sept. 18; "Lynn Baney: The Workings of an Expressionist Mind," through Sept. 5. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. "A Changing Landscape: From the City to the Countryside," by Ron Donoughe, Kevin Kutz, through Aug. 1. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "In Harmony with Nature II: Photography by Donald M. Robinson," through July 25; "Colleen Browning: Realist, Illusionist," through Oct. 4. Closed Sun.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. Mack/Woods Marchand Galleries: "Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum," through Sept. 6. Walsh Gallery: Sun.: "Daniel Bolick: The Innocence Portraits," through Sept. 6; Permanent collection of American art. Closed Mon.-Tues.

GALLERY LISTINGS
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AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. Fine/Perlow and Weiss Gallery: "Nests," by Anna Divinsky, ends Tues. Daily.

ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH Downtown, 1-800-275-2470. "Animation B.C. (Before Computers)," ends Tues. Closed Sun.

ART LOFT Mt. Lebanon, 412-563-3003. Sat.: "Motion Pictures," by Moshe Mahler, through July 17, opening reception Sat. 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.

BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. "Explorations in Wire with Articles of Reclamations," by Ron Nigro, ends Tues.

THE CLAY PLACE Carnegie, 412-276-3260. "R2," various media by Elizabeth Asche Douglas, through July 18. Closed Sun.

EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. "Reflections -- The Self-Portrait Reinterpreted," through July 14. Closed Sat.-Sun.

FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "Grade A," by college seniors from CMU, Slippery Rock, WVU, IUP, through July 10. Closed Sun.-Tues.

***FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. Fri.: "Perceptions," watercolors by Elisa Carsia, through Aug. 1, opening reception Fri. 5-9 p.m. Closed Sun.

15-MINUTE GALLERY Oakland, . Thurs.: 2009 Annual Art + Technology, featuring the BurghBot Project, through Aug. 31.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. "Organic Cosmic Mandalas," by Philomena O'Dea, through Aug. 16; Thurs.: "Leaf in the Water," by Malgorzata Mosiek, through Aug. 16. Closed Sat.-Sun.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "Gut," by Nic Vincent, ends Sat.; "In Line," by Irina Clopatofsky Velasco," ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY ON 43RD STREET Lawrenceville, 412-683-6488. "Color of Light," pastels by Diane Grguras, ends Tues. Closed Sun.-Mon.

HOYT INSTITUTE OF FINE ART New Castle, 724-652-2282. "Prints by Sculptors," through July 24. Closed Sun.-Mon.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "Fresh," ends Mon.; "America's Landscapes Coast to Coast," by Andrea Schneider, ends Mon. Closed Sun.

***LAWRENCE HALL GALLERY Point Park University, 412-391-4100. "Frank Herbert Mason Exhibit," through March 31. Closed Sun.

LUKE & ELOY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-784-1919. "Evolution," by Michelle Pajak-Reynolds, through July 25. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Path to the Park," through Aug. 30. Closed Sat.-Sun.

***MATTHEWS ART GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. Wed.: "The Art of Dawn Pogany," through July 31, opening reception July 3, 6-9 p.m. Oil paintings/drawings by Vicki Ivancik and William Spolar, ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "On Echo River, A Unicorn Mountain Group Show," featuring Elina Malkin, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-4282. "Prints and Paintings," by Thomas Nozkowski, through Aug. 15. Open Sat. noon-5 p.m. and by appointment.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Vision Realized," by multiple artists, through July 19. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. Sat.: "Summer Solstice," through Aug. 26, opening reception Sat. 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***PANZA GALLERY Millvale, 412-821-0959. Sat.: "Painting Life," by Stephen Hankin through July 25, opening reception Sat. 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.

RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY Carnegie, 412-279-0411. "Here Comes the Sun," ends Sat. Closed Thurs. and Sun.

709 PENN GALLERY Downtown. "Threaded Line," by Lee Renninger, through July 18. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SEWICKLEY GALLERY & FRAME SHOP Sewickley, 412-741-5858. Ceramics by Ron Korczynski, oil paintings by Claire Hardy, through July 10.

SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. "Smoke & Mirrors," by multiple artists, through Sept. 12. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Recto-Verso," handmade books, ends Tues. Closed Sat.-Sun.

3G GALLERY Downtown, 412-288-4320. "Influenced by the Beatles," through July 17. Closed Sat.-Sun.

UNSMOKE SYSTEMS ARTSPACE Braddock, http://unsmokeartspace.com. "Wear & Tear," by Gavin Kenyon, Heather Powell, ends Sat. By appointment only.

ZOMBO GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-904-3703. "Chicks and Beer," by Eric Luden and Laura Petrilla, ends Mon. Open Fri.-Sat. and by appointment.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

BACH, BEETHOVEN & BRUNCH IonSound Project, Mellon Park, Point Breeze, Sun. 10:30 a.m. Free. 412-255-8975.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA With Chaka Khan, Heinz Hall, Thurs. 8 p.m. $21.50-$112.50. 412-392-4900.

PITTSBURGH NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE City Theatre, South Side, Sat.-Sun. 8 p.m. $20. 412-431-2489.

WEST HILLS SYMPHONIC BAND "Old Fashioned Town Concert," Oakdale Municipal parking lot, Fri. 7 p.m. Free.

OUTDOOR CONCERTS

CRANBERRY COMMUNITY PARK STAGE 412-303-7592. Thurs.: Mahajibee Blues 7 p.m.

KATZ PLAZA Downtown, 412-471-6070. Tues.: Dwayne Dolphin 8 p.m.

MELLON SQUARE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Downtown. Thurs.: Berlin Way 11 a.m.

PINE COMMUNITY PARK Pine. Wed.: Mudd Brothers 7 p.m.

SCHENLEY PLAZA Oakland. Tues.: Heather Kropf, Keith Hershberger noon

STARS AT RIVERVIEW JAZZ SERIES Riverview Park. Sat: Patrick Arena 7 p.m.

SUMMER SOLAR CONCERT SERIES Allegheny Square, North Side. Wed.: Brewer's Row 12:15 p.m.

IN THE CLUBS

ROCK

AMERICAN LEGION Cecil, 412-221-4399. Sat.: Sonic 15 9:30 p.m.

AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Fri.: Ruff Creek 10 p.m.

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

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Fri.: The Spuds 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Persona Grata, Sirens and Songbirds, The Winter Sounds 9 p.m.

BOOTSIE'S BAR White Oak, 412-672-1120. Sat.: Friends of Elvis 10 p.m.

BRONZE HOOD LOUNGE Robinson, 412-787-7240. Sat.: Citizens 9:30 p.m.

BROTHERS GRIMM Robinson, 412-788-0890. Sat.: Occasional Reign 9:30 p.m.

D'VINE WINE BAR & LOUNGE Wexford, 724-933-5533. Sun.: Battle of the Bands 7 p.m.

FERGUSON'S PUB Cuddy, 412-564-5292. Fri.: Dave Iglar Band 10 p.m.

FRESCOS Wexford, 724-935-7550. Sat.: Vida 8:30 p.m.

HARVEY WILNER'S TAVERN West Mifflin, 412-466-1331. Sat.: Knucklehead 9:30 p.m.

HIGHLAND BAR West View, 412-931-9917. Sat.: Daniels & McClain 9 p.m.

KEYSTONE BAR Ellwood City, 724-758-4217. Sat.: The Bootleg Band 9:30 p.m.

KOPPER KETTLE Washington, 724-225-5221. Fri.: Daniels & McClain 9:30 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Les Dudek 9 p.m.; Sat.: Bill Toms & Hard Rain live c.d. recording 9 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Fri.: Six Minutes In 10 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Tres Lads 9 p.m.; Fri.: Dancing Queen 10 p.m.; Sat.: Smoke Band 10 p.m.

SEWICKLEY HOTEL Sewickley, 412-741-9457. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 8 p.m.

SMILING MOOSE South Side, 412-431-4668. Tues.: A Friend Called Fire 9 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Fri.: Cystic Fibrosis benefit featuring Kimnostic Phront, Basilisk, The Sharts 9 p.m.; Sat.: The Queers, The Mansfields, The Cheats, Atomic Age 10:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Azucar 10:30 p.m.; Fri.: Whiskey Daredevils, Lords of the Highway 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Paul Luc, Brewers Row 9 p.m.

VICTORY FAMILY CHURCH Cranberry, 724-453-6200. Wed.: Battle of the Bands 6 p.m.

WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Thurs.: Dave Granati 10 p.m; Sat.: Ozo 10 p.m.

WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Mon. : Hewlett/Anderson 7 p.m.

ZANDERZ Plum Sat.: 8th Street Rox

RHYTHM & BLUES

CARHOPS Dormont, 412-561-5015. Fri.: Souled Out 10 p.m.

CRANBERRY ELKS Cranberry, 724-776-9908. Fri.: Sweaty Betty Blues Band 8 p.m.

INN TERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Fri.: West End Project with Bob McKeg 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles and the Rhythm Aces 4 p.m.; Sun.: Muddy Kreek Blues Band jam session 9 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sun.: 4 p.m.; Wed.: Jam with Freeport Road Gang 8 p.m.

PAPARAZZI'S South Side, 412-488-0800. Wed.: Muddy Kreek Blues Band jam session 9:30 p.m.

ROYAL PLACE RESTAURANT Castle Shannon, 412-920-5653. Fri.: Jill West & Blues Attack 9:30 p.m.

OPEN STAGE

AROUND THE CORNER BAR & GRILL Millvale, 412-821-0747. Sun.: Open stage hosted by Yinzide Out 7 p.m.

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Tues.: Calliope Songwriter Open Stage 9 p.m.

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Mon.: AcoustiCafe Open Stage 7 p.m.

COMMODORE CAFE North Side, 412-321-4339. Tues.: Luther Dejarunett, Keith Stebler, Steve Trettle 7 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.

IRWIN EAGLES 724-863-9847. Thurs.: Gil Snyder, Warren King, James Hilton 9 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Tues.: Acoustic Open Mic with Mike Vasey, Jim Stamps 8:30 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Tues.: Dan Eaby Project 9 p.m.

ROYAL PLACE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8000. Sun.: Smilin? Dave & Friends jam session with Chismo Charles, Gil Snyder, Harry McCorkle & Randell Troy 8 p.m.

SHADOW LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Wed.: Open stage with Dawn Canon 9 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Wed.: Poogie Bell 9:30 p.m.

ACOUSTIC

BAVARIAN BEACH Seven Springs. Fri.: Meredith Holliday 7 p.m.; Sat.: Matt Tichon 7 p.m.

BILLY'S ROADHOUSE Wexford, 724-934-1177. Wed.: Randy Eugene, Derrick Edwards 5 p.m.

BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Butler, 724-287-8711. Sun.: Pittsburgh Banjo Club 6 p.m.

DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Gas House Annie 8:30 p.m.

D'VINE WINE BAR & LOUNGE Wexford, 724-933-5533. Thurs.: Alicia Romano 8 p.m.; Fri.: Joel Lindsey & Blvd. of the Allies 10 p.m.

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

FRESCOS Wexford, 724-935-7550. Fri.: Shari Richards, Rick Purcell 8:30 p.m.

GRASSO ROBERTO Bloomfield, 412-687-2014. Sat.: Barbary Wine 4 p.m.

KELLY'S RIVERSIDE SALOON Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Fri.: The Weathered Road 9 p.m.

LEAF & BEAN Strip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: The Weathered Road Noon.

MULLANEY'S HARP & FIDDLE Strip, 412-642-6622. Fri.: Brad Yoder 5:30 p.m.

937 LIBERTY AVE. 3rd Floor, Downtown. Fri.: Pittsburgh Gospel noon

PACER'S LOUNGE The Meadows, Washington, 724-503-1200. Fri.-Sat.: Corned Beef and Curry 8 p.m.

PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. Fri.: Jack Puskar 9 p.m.; Sat.: Sean McClorey 9 p.m.; Wed.: Potters Reel 7 p.m.

SCOGLIO Robinson, 412-788-1240. Fri.: Matt Tichon 8 p.m.

SIBA CUCINA Seven Fields, 724-741-6000. Thurs.: Dean Kostlich 8 p.m.

SILKS LOUNGE The Meadows, Washington, 724-503-1200. Fri.-Sat.: Softwinds 8 p.m.

WAREHOUSE CAFE Bethel Park, 412-831-8002. Fri.: Midlife Crisis 10 p.m.

WRIGHT'S SEAFOOD INN Heidelberg, 412-279-7900. Fri.: Michael Todd 6 p.m.; Mon.: Hewlett & Anderson Duo 7:30 p.m.

PIANO

MORE Oakland, 412-621-2700. Fri.: Rose Wyner 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Judy Marlowe 8:30 p.m.

JAZZ

ALAN AND RUBEN'S BAR AND GRILLE Washington, 724-223-1038. Wed.: Dan Baker Trio & Friends 5 p.m.

ANGELO'S RESTAURANT Washington, 724-222-7120. Thurs. Dan Baker Trio & Friends 9 p.m.

BARELLA'S LOUNGE Jefferson Hills, 412-384-7978. Fri.: Spider Rondinelli & the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Spider Rondinelli & the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 3 p.m.

BIG MAMMAS HOUSE OF SOUL Strip District, 412-471-2910. Sun.: Jazz on the Bridge jam session 3 p.m.

BLIND PIG SALOON New Kensington, 724-337-7008. Sat.: Erin Burkett, John D'Amico, Billy Kuhn 9 p.m.

BOSTON WATERFRONT McKeesport, 412-751-8112. Wed.: Spider Rondinelli & the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8 p.m.

CARNEGIE LIBRARY Homewood, 412-244-0480. Wed.: Jazz On The Steps with Gerald Haymon Jazz Quartet 5:30 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session 8 p.m.; Sat.: Donna Davis & the Hot House Band 9 p.m.

GEORGE WASHINGTON HOTEL Washington, 724-225-3200. Sun.: Washington Jazz Society Sunday Brunch 11 a.m.

HOLIDAY INN Oakland, 412-682-6200. Sun.: Al Dowe & Etta Cox 7 p.m.

JAZZ AT 3rd STREET GALLERY Carnegie, 412-276-5233. Wed.: 3rd Street Jazz Ensemble 8 p.m.

LEONARD'S LIVING ROOM Norman Center, 19 South, 412-835-9772. Wed.: Harold Betters Trio 7:30 p.m.

LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.; Fri.: Ahveekhy 5 p.m., Chris Hemingway Trio 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Olga Watkins Band 8:30 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones 9 p.m.

MELANGE BISTRO BAR Downtown, 412-325-4310. Fri. Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 6 p.m.

NIKO'S COFFEE HOUSE Robinson, 412-329-6929. Thurs.: Clem Rolin, Kevin Clark 7:30 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents Roger Humphries Big Band 7 p.m.

ROCHESTER INN Ross, 412-364-8166. Fri.: Night Life 10 p.m.

YOUR INNER VAGABOND COFFEEHOUSE Lawrenceville, 412-683-1623. Sat.: Opek 9 p.m.

ZOTTOLA'S EATERY Culmerville, 724-265-2095 Sat.: Jessica Lee 8:30 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Chuck Corby's Quiet Storm 8 p.m.; Sat.: Jazz Express 8 p.m.; Tues.: David Cremonese 7 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Vida 8 p.m.; Sat.: Steve Jackson 8 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS

CELTIC COLLECTION Bellevue, 412-766-1044. Sun.: Charlie Zahm 2 & 5 p.m.

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

HOULIHANS Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: The Flow Band (reggae) 9 p.m.

PUGLIANO'S ITALIAN GRILL Plum, 724-327-8991. Wed.: Zap (reggae) 7:30 p.m.

SHADOW LOUNGE & AVA LOUNGE East Liberty, 412-363-8277. Sun.: Lyrical Mayhem (hip hop) 8 p.m.

COUNTRY

HARVEY WILNER'S TAVERN West Mifflin, 412-466-1331. Fri.: Dallas Marks 9:30 p.m.

OLDIES

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: The Mansfield 5 8:30 p.m.

R E CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: Rhombus 9 p.m.

ST. THERESE Munhall, 412-462-8161. Fri.: Wee Jams 9 p.m.

DANCES

BALLROOM American Legion, White Oak, 412-672-7994. Mon.: The Jacks 8 p.m.

BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Wayne Macuga Combo 8:30 p.m.

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

LINE DANCE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-678-6979. Fri.: 7 p.m. lesson, 8 p.m. dance

SALSA Calico Jack's, North Shore, 412-322-7380. Wed.: Azucar lessons, 9 p.m., dance 10 p.m.

WEST COAST SWING Absolute Ballroom, Larimer, 412-526-0399. Tues.: lesson 7:45 p.m., dance 8:30 p.m.

PITTSBURGH PLACES

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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. Wertz Gallery: "Time Machines: Watches From the H.J. Heinz Collection," through summer of 2009. 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." Tues.-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. Exhibits: Roboworld; Grown-up Days, every Tues. Rangos Omnimax Theater: "Greece: Secrets of the Past," "Under the Sea," "Grand Canyon Adventure," "Wild Ocean," "Mummies: Secrest of the Pharaohs."? Buhl Planetarium: "A Traveler's Guide to Mars,"?"Stars Over Pittsburgh," "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."? SkyWatch Sessions held on clear Fri. and Sat. evenings, $1 per person. Laser shows: Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight. Center hours: Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Center admission: $14 adults, children ages 3-12, $10.

***CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, 412-322-5058. Mon.: "Masonry Week," through July 5; Ongoing events/exhibits: Sat.: "Bob the Builder -- Project: Build It," through Sept. 27, meet Bob every Fri. 11:30 a.m. and Sun. 2 p.m.; Wed.: Solar Concert Series noon-1 p.m.; Art activities: Create With Clay, Tool Belt Times, Tot Time, Musical Movements, Take Apart Classes, Professor MiGooch, Woodworking. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $11 adults; $10 kids 2-18; under 2 free; $10 seniors; Parking $3 for members, $5 nonmembers.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. A complex of museums including "Clayton," the restored home of Henry Clay Frick, The Car and Carriage Museum and the Frick Art Museum. Daily tours of the 23-room mansion. $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Closed Mon.

***HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. Fri.: "Providence Connections Backyard Barbeque," 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Providence Family Support Center. $75. For tickets, 412-766-3860; Exhibits: "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War and Lincoln Slept Here," through Jan.; "Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation," 2nd & 3rd floors, ongoing; "Pittsburgh At 250," Great Hall, through July; "The Darkest Month," Magovern Gallery. 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. Ongoing Events: Little Peepers Free Admission Mondays, for kids under age 6, now through Aug. 31; Penguin Connection, $40, advance registration required; Trainer for a Day, $250, advance registration required; Daily event schedule: Free-flight bird show Wed.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Interactive Feedings, 11 a.m., 2 and 3 p.m.; Little Peepers storytime Mon. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m.; Kitchen Window, 12:30 p.m.; Feed the Rainbow Lorikeets, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 adults; $9 seniors; $8.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free.

NATIONALITY ROOMS Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, 412-624-6000. More than 20 classrooms decorated in various nationalities and cultures prior to 1787. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. and holidays 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $3 adults, $1 ages 8-18.

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914. "Life in the Gardens: Frabel Glass at Phipps," through Jan. 2010. One of the oldest Victorian-era glasshouses in the nation and one of the few remaining changing display gardens, featuring 14 rooms under glass ranging from tropical forest to desert. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. until 10 p.m. $10 adults; $9 students with ID and seniors 62 and older; $7 children 2-18, under 2 free.

PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM Highland Park, 412-665-3639. "Eat n' Park Family Fun Week," includes entertainment, crafts and activities, through June 28; Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; gates close 4:30 p.m. Adults $12; seniors (60 and older) $11; children 2-13, $10; children under 2 free.

RODEF SHALOM BIBLICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN 4905 5th Avenue. Exhibit: Plants of the Bible. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. - Thurs. noon- 1 p.m. Sat.; 7-9 p.m. Wed. Free. 412-621-6566.

HISTORICAL PLACES
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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.

BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD Jeannette, 724-527-5584. Historical site of August 1763 battle between the British and American Indians that paved the way for settlements in Pennsylvania. Interpretive exhibits, visitor center, guided tours. Park open year-round Wed.-Sun. $4-$5.

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

***DEPRECIATION LANDS MUSEUM 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton, 412-486-0563 or DepreciationLandsMuseum.org. Sun.: Ice Cream Social, 1-4 p.m. Includes special presentation of home crafts; "Adventure in Pioneer Living Day Camp," 9 a.m.-noon Mon. ends Fri.; Exhibits on pioneer living in Western Pennsylvania. Tues., Thurs., Sat. noon-3 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth Ave., Downtown, 412-471-3436. Tours include 13 Tiffany stained-glass windows, after 10:45 a.m. Sun. service. Group tours by appointment.

FAYETTE CENTRAL RAILROAD SCENIC TRAIN RIDES Through the coal and coke region of the Laurel Highlands foot hills. Sat.: Trains depart Uniontown for Dunbar 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; train departs Dunbar 12:30 p.m. Sun: Trains depart Uniontown for Fairchance 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Fairchance 12:30 p.m. 1-877-321-3277 or visit www.fayettecentralrailroad.com.

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

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S FALLINGWATER Route 381 South, Mill Run, 724-329-8501. Guided tours of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Edgar Kaufmann home on Bear Run waterfall. Weekly lectures, May-Nov.: "Fallingwater: A Place for Renewal," Thurs. 2 p.m.; "Fallingwater Faces," Fri. 2 p.m. Cafe museum shop and 20 miles of hiking trails available. Thurs.-Tues. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Wed. Tours: $18 adults, $12 ages 6-12, $8 grounds-only pass, $55 in-depth tour, $100 sunset or brunch tour. Reservations highly recommended. Groups of 10 or more call visitor services. www.fallingwater.org.

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. Fees for guided tours: $5 adults; $2 for children. Admission: adults $6, seniors $5, students $3, children under 6 free.

HARTWOOD ACRES Allegheny County Park. 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. For tour reservations and prices, call 412-767-9200.

JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM 724-349-6112. Family portraits, film awards, costumes and film clips. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.

KERR MEMORIAL MUSEUM Oakmont, 412-826-9295. Guided tours of the restored Victorian home. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students.

LEMOYNE HOUSE Washington, 724-225-6740. First National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. by appointment.

LOWRIE SHAW HOUSE Butler, 724-283-8116. A circa 1828 home restored by Butler County Historical Society. Tours Sun. 1-3 p.m.

MARIDON MUSEUM Butler, 724-282-0123. "A Collector's Passion." Exhibit of Chinese and Japanese art and artifacts covering the Neolithic era to modern times. Also, a large collection of Meissen porcelain. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., noon to 5 p.m. $4 adults; $3 students, seniors.

MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RURAL LIFE MUSEUM 119 South Pitt St., Mercer, 724-662-3490. Sun. 1-5 p.m.

OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St. Ambridge, 724-266-4500. "Harmony in Wood: Furniture of the Harmony Society," through Dec. 31; A landmark that preserves the history and culture of the successful 19th-century religious communal society. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; closed Mon. $9, ages 12-64; $6, youth; $8 seniors; free 3 and younger.

***OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD South Park, Stone Manse Drive, off the circle, 412-835-1554. Sun.: "Frontier Weddings," two weddings are recreated, 2 p.m.; 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. 412-835-1554.

***PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Washington, Pa., 724-228-9256. Sun.: "Anything on Wheels," antique cars, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Display building with 30 trolleys from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Brazil. Weekday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; weekend 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Admission is $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (62+) and $5 for Children ages 3-15, under age 3 is free. Family rate $30. For more information call 724-228-9256 or visit the website at www.pa-grolley.org.

PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART North Side, 412-231-7881. "The History of Photography, 1839-1939" and?"Women in Photography, 1840-1940," ongoing. Closed Sun. and Tues. Free to members.

PROVIDENCE PLANTATION FOUNDATION LIVING HISTORY CENTER 300 Textor Hill Road, Evans City, 724-538-8818, frontier-history.org. Presents re-enactments of frontier life in Western Pennsylvania during the 18th century. $10 adults; $5 kids under age 12. Open by appointment only.

RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD 613 Marion Ave., Springdale, 724-274-5459. Birthplace and first home of ecologist Rachel Carson. Homestead grounds and gardens open year-round. Tours of the house year-round by appointment. $5 adults; $3 seniors, children 5 and older; under 5 free.

RIVERS OF STEEL Homestead, 412-464-4020, riversofsteel.com. Preserves, interprets, and manages the historic, cultural, and natural resources related to Big Steel and its industries. Bost Building Exhibits: "Safety First," shows how industrial workers are bombarded with safety messages through films, posters and more, through Dec. 31; Restored rooms from 1892, when Bost Building was the Amalgamated Assocation of Iron and Steel Workers headquarters during the Homestead Lockout and Strike. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free admission.

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley 412-741-4487, sewickleyheightshistory.org. Showcases the country homes and equestrian lifestyle of Pittsburgh's early industrialists with photos, film, antique cars and carriages. 3-5 p.m. weekdays, noon-2 p.m. Sat. Tours available by appointment. Free admission.

SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL AND MUSEUM Oakland, 412-621-4253. Exhibit: "Slave to Soldier,"? addressing slavery, abolition, the underground railroad, United States Color Troops and the black veteran, whose GAR Post 209 gathered at Soldiers & Sailors Hall for meetings. Largest memorial building in the United States dedicated solely to America's fighting personnel, representing all branches of service. Historical displays, uniforms, documents, docent tours available. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adults, $3 veterans, seniors; children under 10, free.

WESTINGHOUSE CASTLE 325 Commerce Street, Wilmerding, 412-825-3000. Headquarters of George Westinghouse. Housed the general offices of the Westinghouse Airbrake Company and the personal offices of George Westinghouse and his brother Herman. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., for tours of the building, art gallery, museum, and 0-gauge train display. $5 adults, $8 family, $3 seniors, kids, students. www.wilmerdingrenewed.org.

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. 18th-century home of Gen. John and Presley Neville. Historical artifacts, furniture and documents show how Pittsburgh's wealthiest citizens lived from 1780-1820. Open for guided tours Sun. 1-4 p.m. $5, $10 per family; under 12, free. Special events, call for information, www.woodvilleplantation.org.

EVERYTHING ELSE

GOOD FRIDAYS WINE APPRECIATION Andy Warhol Museum, North Side, 412-237-8300. Fri. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20. http://ticketweb.com.

EVOLUTION: FASHION & ART SHOW Club Dreamz, Strip District. Also includes open mic poetry, live music, cocktails and food. Sat. 5:30-9 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at the door. 412-657-3327. Proceeds benefit the Royal Tribe Youth Art Programs.

NORTHERN ALLEGHENY FOOD & WINE CLASSIC Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, North Hills. International beer and wine, plus food from area restaurants. Thurs. 5:30-9 p.m. $55. www.naccc.com.

MONSTER BASH CLASSIC MOVIE & AUTOGRAPH EXPO Days Inn Conference Center, Butler, 724-287-6761. Includes films, vendors, and actors. Fri.-Sun. Details at www.monsterbashnews.com/bash.html.

AUDITIONS

MCKEESPORT LITTLE THEATER For "The Wizard of Oz," at the theater, Fri.-Sun. by appointment. Casting all roles and children for munchkin roles. Information: Nicholas Clarey, 1-203-843-6042.

***MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE SUMMER RESIDENCY WEEK Residency week returns to the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth July 6-11. Casting 50 local children in an original adaptation of "The Little Mermaid." Auditions are July 6 10 a.m.-noon at the Elizabeth Elementary School. Information, reservations: 412-384-0504.

THE PITTSBURGH SAVOYARDS Hiring a Stage Director for Gilbert & Sullivan's "Patience." Performance dates are Oct. 16-Nov 1. Send letter of interest with resume via e-mail to directorsearch@pittsburghsavoyards.org; or to Director Search, Pittsburgh Savoyards, Box 44065, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4065. through June 30.

SUMMER YOUTH JAZZ CAMP Afro-American Institute, Homewood. Thurs.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The camp will be held Aug. 10-23. Details and registration: 412-241-6775.