POP CONCERTS
Pop/Rock

COORS LIGHT KICKOFF AND RIB FEST Heinz Field, Thurs.-Sun. noon-midnight; Mon., noon-7 p.m. Featuring The Clarks, Bret Michaels, Little Big Town, Uncle Kracker. Free. www.steelers.com.

SID WILSON OF SLIPKNOT Diesel, Thurs. 7 p.m. $12. 1-800-745-3000.

CATHERINE FEENY Thunderbird Cafe, Thurs. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 1-888-718-4253.

LADY GAGA Consol Energy Center, Sun. 7 p.m. Sold out. 1-800-745-3000.

LINDSAY RAKERS BAND Mr. Small's, Sun. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 1-866-468-3401.

YOUNG DUBLINERS Diesel, Wed. 7:30 p.m. $10. 1-800-745-3000.

TYRONE WELLS Club Cafe, Wed., 7 p.m. $12-$14. 1-866-468-3401.

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE Byham Theater, Wed., 8 p.m. Also: The Wooden Birds. $32.25-$37.75. 412-456-6666.

Fairs/festivals

ALLEGHENY COUNTY MUSICAL FESTIVAL Sun. 7:30 p.m., Hartwood Acres. $20 per car admission benefits Department of Human Services.

GARFIELD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Sun. 1-7 p.m., St. Lawrence O'Toole gymnasium.

INDIANA COUNTY FAIR Through Sat. J.S. Mack Community Center, Indiana. LABOR UNITED CELEBRATION Flea market, food, arts and crafts, entertainment and one-ring circus. Children receive unlimited access to petting zoo and carnival, pony and kiddie rides with $3 pass. Sun.-Mon 11 a.m.-7 p.m, Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township. 724-830-3950.

PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Fri. and Mon. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Westmoreland County Fairground, Greensburg. $5.50; $1 kids 6-12. 724-423-5005.

PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Medieval festival featuring combat jousting, games of skill, rides, period food, costumed performers, and artisans' marketplace. Through Sept. 26. Sat.-Sun. and Mon. 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Off of I-70, six miles west of New Stanton. www.pgh-renfest.com or 724-872-1670.

ON STAGE

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***ALMOST, MAINE Barbara Russell stars in this family comedy. South Park Theatre, near South Park Fairgrounds, Corrigan Drive at Brownsville Road. Thurs. through Sept. 18. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $12-$6. www.southparktheatre.com, 412-831-8552.

***BASTARDS & FOOLS Liam Macik's original tale of a king on the verge of continental domination. Seton Center School of Arts, 1900 Pioneer Ave., Brookline. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 p.m. $10-$8. www.throughlinetheatre.org.

***KING O' THE MOON A comedy. Comtra Theatre, Route 19, Cranberry. Fri. through Sept. 18. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. $12. 724-773-9896.

***THE KITCHEN WITCHES Caroline Smith's comedic drama. Apple Hill Playhouse, Manor Road, Delmont. Thurs. through Sept. 19. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $13-$16. 724-836-8000. www.applehillplayhouse.org.

LOST IN YONKERS Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize comedy about two young boys sent to Yonkers to live with Grandma. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19 South, North Strabane. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 724-745-6300.

***MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Shakespeare in the Park, Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground, Beechwood Blvd. and Nicholson St. Squirrel Hill. Sat. and Sun. and Sept. 25-26; Allegheny Commons West Park, North Side, Sept. 11-12; Mellon Park, Shadyside, Sept. 18-19. All performances 2 p.m. Free. (Sat. and Sept. 25, catered lunch by Whole Foods, $10). www.pittsburghshakespeare.com.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The final national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. PNC Broadway Across America Presents, at the Benedum Center, Downtown. Through Sept. 19. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m.; some exceptions; $37-$125; 412-456-6666.

PITTSBURGH CLO LATE NIGHT CABARET Thurs.: Pittsburgh Improv Jam, $3; doors open at 9:30 p.m. 412-281-3973.

SLEEPING BEAUTY Adapted from the classic fairy tale, the audience becomes part of the story. Gemini Children's Theatre, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze, Through Sept. 29. Sat.-Sun. 1 and 3:30 p.m. $9.50; reservations recommended. 412-243-5201.

'S WONDERFUL: THE NEW GERSHWIN MUSICAL A singing and dancing celebration of the music of George and Ira Gershwin. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Penn Ave., Downtown. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. 1 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $34.50-$39.50. 412-456-6666.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

KUNG FU PANDA Strand Theater, 119 N. Main, Zelienople. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $4-$5. 724-742-0400 or www.thestrandtheater.org.

AMERICAN GRAFFITI Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Riding Around in My Automobile series. Regent Square Theater, Edgewood. Sun. 8 p.m. 412-682-4111.

ART Listings

museum EXHIBITIONS

***AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM JCC Building, Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011. Sun.: "Society of Sculptors @ 75 Years," a group showcase of the regions most notable sculptors through the past 75 years, through Oct. 10. Daily.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Twisted Pair: Marcel Duchamp and Andy Warhol," ends Sun. Permanent collection with more than 500 works of art drawn from the Warhol's collections. Closed Mon.

AUGUST WILSON CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE Downtown, 412-258-2700. Ongoing exhibits depicting African-American life. Daily.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. "Jackson Pollock: Silver and Black," through Dec. 31. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Associated Artists of Pittsburgh," group show, through Sept. 19; Forum 65 Gallery: "Jones, Koester, Nashashibi/Skaer: Reanimation," through Oct. 30; "Life: a Journey Through Time," Frans Lanting's epic photographic project with 64 images from organisms to vast landscapes, through Jan. 9; Hillman Hall "Pittsburgh Adorned: Classic to Contemporary," 80 pieces from the private collections, through Oct. 17; Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries: Featuring decorative arts from around the world. Permanent collections throughout. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Small but Sublime: Intimate 19th Century American Landscapes," 20 American artists from the Hudson River School to American impressionism, ends Sun. Permanent collections of paintings and gilded decorative arts from the Frick private collection. Private tours available. Closed Mon.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. Permanent installation art by Greer Lankton, Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "An American Landscape: Interpretations of the Artist," through Sept. 10. Closed Sat.-Sun.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier. "Brian Ferrell and Lauren Adams: The Aesthetics of Nature," through Oct. 30. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "An American Landscape: Interpretations of the Artist," through Sept. 10. Closed Mon.

TOONSEUM Bruno Building, Downtown, 412-232-0674. "Cartoon Canines," through Sept. 19, original works by Charles M. Schulz, Disney production sketches and more, through Sept. 19. Permanent collection and exhibits on the history of cartooning. Closed Mon.-Tues.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. "Rooted in Tradition: Art Quilts From the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum," through Sept. 19; "Cutting Our Own Paths: Contemporary Works on Paper," work of The Guild of American Papercutters, through Sept. 19; "Born of Fire: The Valley Work," collection of contemporary work that represents of the steel era, ongoing. Permanent collection of American art. Closed Mon.-Tues.

GALLERY LISTINGS
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***ART SPACE 105 Homestead, 412-480-7246. Fri.: "Varied Expressions," through Sept. 29, opening reception, 7-10 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.

BOTTLEBRUSH GALLERY 539 Main St., Harmony, 724-452-0539. "Harmony," works of ceramic artist Michael Flaherty, through Sept. 12.

***BOULEVARD GALLERY Verona, 412-721-0943. Sat.: Grand opening with Henry Fiore," through Sept. 25. Closed Sun.-Wed.

CONCEPT ART GALLERY Regent Square, 412-242-9200. "Clyde Hare: Memorial Retrospective," through Oct. 2. Closed Mon.

ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-324-1996. "James Shipman's Sculpture," ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.

EVERYONE AN ARTIST Lawrenceville, 412-681-2404. Permanent works by artists with disabilities. Closed Sat.-Sun.

FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. "Pastel Highlights," Pittsburgh Pastel Artists annual group show, through Sept. 24. Closed Sun.- Mon.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES Oakland. "Divided Sky," by Michael Sherwin, exhibition of photographs and video, through Oct. 17. Daily.

GALLERY ON BAUM Oakland, 412-621-2286. "The Political Art of Dr. Seuss," WWII cartoons by Theodor Geisel, ends Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. Fri.: "16th Annual Artists' Studio Clean-up Show," through Sept. 24, opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERY SIM South Side, 412-586-4561. "Double Exposure" featuring photography of Charlee Brodsky and John Higdon, through Oct. 4. Closed Mon.-Wed.

MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD North Side, 412-322-1773. "Photonomics," works by Jo-Anne Bates, Alexis Dillon, John Dorinsky, John A. Fobes, Denise Suska Green, Howard Grill, Aaronel deRoy Gruber, Jeanine Hall, Vanessa Kettering, Dan Mohan, Jay M. Ressler, Wesley Smith, Richard Stoner and William Wade, ends Fri. Closed Sat.-Sun.

***MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. Fri.: "The Art of Colleen Tracy," through Sept. 30, reception, 6-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MERRICK ART GALLERY New Brighton, 724-846-1130. Permanent historical collections. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. Fri.: "Mandalas & Deities," Recent paintings by Harish Saluja, through Oct. 2, opening reception, 7-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.

***MODERNFORMATIONS GALLERY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE Friendship, 412-362-0274. Fri.: "Deaf and Death" works by Crystala Armagost and Ashley Andrykovitch Crystala, modern iconography and more, through Sept. 24. Open Thurs. and Sat.

NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "The Students of Le Poire, Recent Paintings," through Sept. 10. 412-364-3622. Closed Sun.-Mon.

PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "Hot Stuff," glass art by John Miller, through Sept. 26. Closed Sun.

***PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY North Side, 412-231-7881. "Pop Photographica," jewelry, religious items, advertising and souvenirs through Oct. 16. Closed Sun. and Tues. Admission.

SAINT VINCENT GALLERY Latrobe, 724-805-2010. "Art Reflecting Nature: Wildlife in the Northeastern United States," coverlets and quilts, ends Sept. 5. Closed Mon.-Tues.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. Permanent collections. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Paper Politics an International Exhibition of Socially Engaged Printmaking," featuring more than 200 artists, curated by Josh MacPhee, through Oct. 24. Closed Mon.

707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Poisonous: Anna Rebek," through Sept. 12. Closed Mon.

WORLD WEST GALLERY Washington, 724-225-4663. "Honoring Charles C. Pitcher, 1927-2009," works by Forquer, Pitcher, Basatoni, Marsula and more, through Sept. 13. Closed Sun.

WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Outer Body/Inner Experiences," multimedia artwork by Jim Campbell, Luc Courchesne, Airan Kand and more, through Sept. 23. Closed Mon.-Tues.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

CARNEGIE MELLON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Concert to benefit the Hopital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall, College of Fine Arts, CMU campus, Oakland. http://music.cmu.edu.

HECTOR OLIVERA Classical organ concert. Sat. 2 p.m., Keystone Oaks High School auditorium, 1000 Kelton Ave, Dormont. $15 advance; $20 at the door; children and students free with adult admission. patos.mail.@verizon.net, 412-241-8108 or 724-446-9744. www.theatreorgans.com/patos.

OUTDOOR CONCERTS

FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE FRICK Frick Art & Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze, 412-371-0600 or www.TheFrickPittsburgh.org. Fri.: The White Tie Group jazz ensemble 7 p.m.

MEGAN INTERMISSION SUITE & COURTYARD Palace Theatre, Greensburg, 724-836-1123. Thurs.: Kenny Blake, 6 p.m.

SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER ON PLUM Elizabeth Borough, 412-384-0504. Thurs.: Fender and Ivory, 6:30 p.m.

IN THE CLUBS

rock

ALTAR BAR Strip, 412-263-2877. Fri.: Battery (Metallica tribute band), 10 p.m., $8 in advance, $10 at the door; Sun.: Semi-Precious Weapons w/Danielle Barbe, Lovebettie, 9:30 p.m., $20; Mon.: Fu Manchu w/Black Turk, It's Casual, German Shepherd, 7 p.m., $15.

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

BRILLOBOX Lawrenceville, 412-621-4900. Fri.: Pandemic, 10 p.m.; Sat.: Meeting of Important People, Mariage Blanc, All Tiny Creatures, 9:30 p.m.

DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Sat.: Suggestion Box, 9:30 p.m.

FRANKIE I'S Washington, Pa., 724-743-3636. Fri.: The Vagrants, 10 p.m.

HARD ROCK CAFE Station Square, 412-481-7625. Fri.: Rising Regina, Anthony Rankin, Caleb Lovely, Pete Bush, 9 p.m., $10 donation to Girls Hope.

HOULIHAN'S Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: Season Zero, 9 p.m.

JUMPER'S JUNCTION North Franklin, Washington County, 724-206-0080. Fri.: Two Thumbs Up, 8 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Innerstrength w/Dragline, 9:30 p.m. p.m.

NEIGHBORS Jeannette, 724-527-1034. Sat.: The Dave Iglar Band, 10 p.m.

PARADISE ISLAND Neville Island, 412-264-6570. Thurs.: The Dave Iglar Band, 7 p.m.

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

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Dominion, 10:30 p.m.; Fri.: TV Buddhas, Fillmore Jive, Thin Sketch, 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Young Widows, Girlfight, Helmsalee, 10:30 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Catherine Feeney, 8 p.m.; Sat.: 28 North, 10 p.m.

WOOLEY BULLY'S New Brighton, 724-494-1578. Fri.: Hy-Winz; Sat.: Blinding Edge, 10 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

ANTONINI'S Scott, 412-276-2828. Wed.: Sputzy & Jeremy, 8 p.m.

INN TERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Fri.: Michael Todd, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sat.: Chizmo Charles and the Rhythm Aces 4 p.m.

LINDEN GROVE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8687. Fri: Souled Out, 9:30 p.m.

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

SKYVUE LOUNGE West Mifflin, 412-469-1119. Wed.: The Jaminators dance/jam, 9 p.m.

SAWDUST SALOON Penn Hills, 412-241-9101. Thurs.: Strange Brew, 8 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Fri.: Andrew Jr. Boy Jones, 9:30 p.m.

JAZZ

ALAN AND RUBEN'S BAR AND GRILLE Washington, Pa., 724-223-1038. Wed.: The Dan Baker Group, 5 p.m.

ANDYS WINE BAR Fairmont Pittsburgh, Downtown, 412-773-8884. Wed.: Tania Grubbs, 5:30 p.m.

ANGELO'S RESTAURANT Washington, Pa., 724-222-7120. Fri.: The Dan Baker Group, 9 p.m.

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

CLUB DUO Holiday Inn Select University Center, Oakland, 412-682-0938. Fri.: Marcus Mitchell, 8 p.m., $10.

D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Fri.: Harold Betters, 8 p.m.

LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.; Fri.: The Kevin Howard Band, 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Anqwenique, 8:30 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones, 9 p.m.

MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Fri.: Brice Katz; Sat.: Donna Bailey, 8 p.m.

NIKO'S COFFEE HOUSE Robinson, 412-329-6939. Thurs.: Clem Rolin/Kevin Clark and Friends, 7:30 p.m.

REX THEATER South Side, 412-323-1919. Fri.: The Poogie Bell Band, 9 p.m.

RIVERS CASINO North Shore, 412-231-7777. Sun.: The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents LeRoy K. Wofford, 6 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Sat.: NightStar, 8 p.m.; Tues.: David Cremonese, 7 p.m.; Wed.: Thom Book, 7 p.m.

DiSALVO'S STATION Latrobe, 724-539-0500. Fri.: Judi Figel, 9 p.m.

LOUNGE AT LEMONT Mount Washington, 412-431-3100. Fri.: Vida; Sat.: Phil & Roxy, 8 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS

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

COUNTRY

AMERICAN LEGION Ambridge, 724-266-5623. Sat.: The Sidewinder Band, 9:30 p.m.

OLDIES

REGINA ELENA SOCIAL CLUB Sharpsburg, 412-781-0229. Sat.: Touche, 9 p.m.

OPEN STAGE

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.

CALICO JACK'S North Shore, 412-322-7380. Wed.: Acoustic open stage, 8 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.

HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Sat.: Open stage hosted by Yinzide Out, 9 p.m.

HOT ROD LOUNGE Murrysville, 724-327-1660. Thurs.: Mark Cyler 9:30 p.m.

HOULIHAN'S Robinson, 412-787-7050. Wed.: Open stage featuring The Freudian Hips, 8 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.

VENUE AT HARMONY RIDGE Ambridge, 724-266-2010. Wed.: Acoustic Affair Songwriter Spotlight & Open Stage, 8 p.m.

ACOUSTIC

DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Thurs.: Michael Todd, 9:30 p.m.; Fri.: Jay Wiley, 7 p.m.

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

EXCHANGE University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Hempfield, 724-836-7191. Wed.: Brad Yoder & Jason Rafalak, 8 p.m.

LEAF & BEAN Strip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: Bill Toms & Marc Reisman, noon.

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

PADDY'S POUR HOUSE Carnegie, 412-279-0770. 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.

PIANO

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

COMEDY

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Fri.: Sean Rush, 7 p.m., $7.

DANCES

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

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

CONTRA Swisshelm Park Community Center, 412-654-7529. Fri.: lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.

COUNTRY Brothers Grimm, Robinson, 412-788-0890. Thurs.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.

COUNTRY RPM's, Bridgeville, 412-221-7808. Wed.: 8:30 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.

IRISH SET & CEILI Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, Strip, 412-642-6622. Tues.: lesson, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m.

LINE DANCE, Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Fri.: 7 p.m. lesson; 8 p.m. dance

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

OLDIES Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Sun. 4 p.m.

SALSA Dance, Cafe, Ross, 412-401-6499. Fri.: 10:15 p.m.

SINGLES Meridian Vets Club, Butler Township, 1-877-287-4645. Fri.: 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.: lesson, 8 p.m.; dance, 9 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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Check venues for Labor Day holiday hours.

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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. Exhibits: "Lord of the Crane Flies," photographs, illustrations, specimens and videos on crane flies by CHMH associate curator of invertebrate biology Chen Young, through Oct. 1; "Pittsburgh Adorned: Classic to Contemporary," 60 pieces of jewelry from museum and personal collections, through Oct. 17; and "Journey Through Time," nature photographer Frans Lanting traces Earth's development and celebrates biodiversity, through Jan. 9. Permanent exhibits: Population Impact, Dinosaurs in Their Time; Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems; Hall of North American Wildlife; Benedum Hall of Geology; Hall of African Wildlife; Polar World; Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians; Botany Hall. Earth Theater: "Dinosaur Prophecy," "Night of the Titanic," "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. Laser shows: Michael Jackson, Fri.-Sat. 7 and 9 p.m.; Led Zepplin, Fri.-Sat. 11 p.m.; Pink Floyd, Fri.-Sat. midnight. $8, $2 for members ($13 when paired with another laser show). Omnimax films: "Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure" (ends Mon.), "Hubble 3D" (opens Fri.) "Animalopolis" (through 2010) and "The Ultimate Wave Tahiti." Center hours: Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Center admission: $17.95 adults, $9.95 children. Omnimax films: $8 adult non-member, $6 child non-member, $7 adult member and $5 member.

***CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Allegheny Center, 412-322-5058. "Curious George: Let's Get Curious" through Oct. 3. Meet Curious George: Sat. 2-2:30 p.m., Wed. 11:30 a.m.-noon. Curious George Storytelling Time: Sat. 1-1:30 p.m. Clowning Workshop: explore European red-nosed clowning with actor, singer and professional clown Gale McNeeley, Sat. and Sun. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Museum hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $11 adults; $10 kids 2-18; under 2 free. Closed Mon. and Tues.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Mourning Customs in the Victorian zEra," through Oct. 31. Tours of Clayton, the 23-room turn-of-the-20th-century Frick mansion. Clayton admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors, students, military. Closed Mon.

***GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET Station Square, 412-355-7980. Captain's Dinner Dance Cruise (Saturdays through December), Rivers Casino Lunch Cruise (Mondays), One Hour Sightseeing Cruise, (weekdays thought September, weekends through October), Sunday Ice Cream Social Cruise (ends Sun.), Moonlight Dance Cruise (ends Fri.). ) Labor Day Sloven Polka Cruise, Mon.; Labor Day Weekend, children 12 and under cruise for $1 on sightseeing cruises.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE BIKE RENTAL 600 First Ave., Downtown. Bicycle rental on the Eliza Furnace Trail. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 412-600-0675, www.bikepittsburgh.com.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Strip District, 412-454-6000. "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.

IDLEWILD PARK AND SOAK ZONE Ligonier, 724-238-3666. Open Sat.-Mon..

KENNYWOOD PARK West Mifflin, 412-461-0500. Open Sept. 4-6, 11-12 and 18-19.

NATIONAL AVIARY West Park, North Side. 412-323-7235. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., and noon-5 p.m., Sun. $12 adults; $11 seniors; $9.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free.

NATIONALITY ROOMS Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, 412-624-6000. Oakland. Narrated tape tours are available, without prior reservation, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $3 adults; $1 children 8-18.

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Schenley Park, 412-622-6914. "Gargoyles in the Garden," the summer flower show, through Sept. 12; "Up, Up and Agave," and "Butterfly Forest," several species of butterflies return to the gardens for the summer (ends Mon.). 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 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; gates close 4:30 p.m. $13 adults; $12 seniors (60 and older); $11 children 2-13; children under 2 free.

SANDCASTLE 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead, 412-462-6666. Open Sat.-Mon.

SCHENLEY PLAZA Next to Carnegie Library, Oakland. Lunch time music Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. (through October).

HISTORICAL PLACES
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AIR HERITAGE MUSEUM & AIRCRAFT RESTORATION FACILITY Beaver County Airport, Beaver Falls, 724-843-2820. Historic planes displayed, restored and flown. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, donations accepted.

BAYERNHOF MUSEUM 225 Charles Place, O'Hara, 412-782-4231. A 19,000-square-foot mansion formerly owned by Charles Brown III featuring a collection of restored roll-operated music machines and large music boxes from the Gay '90s and Roaring '20s. Guided tours for groups of two to 12 by reservation only. $10 per person.

BLOCK HOUSE Point State Park, Downtown. Built as a redoubt of Fort Pitt in 1764. A national historic landmark and Pittsburgh's oldest building. Open to the public. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

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. $3-$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. Exhibits on pioneer living in Western Pennsylvania. Tues., Thurs., Sat. noon-3 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children; special event days $5 adults, $3 children.

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, 412-281-9285. Museum of Colonial life in western Pennsylvania. Historical models, educational programs on the French and Indian War. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students and children 4-17, and free 3 and under

FORT LIGONIER Ligonier, 724-238-9701. A full-scale, on-site reconstruction of the 1758-66 original. $8 adults, $5 children ages 6-14. Open through Nov. 15 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. noon-4:30 p.m.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S FALLINGWATER Route 381 South, Mill Run, 724-329-8501. Guided tours of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Edgar Kaufmann house on Bear Run. Thurs.-Tues. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lectures Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. at The Barn (through November). Cafe museum shop and 20 miles of hiking trails available. Closed Wed. Tours: $18 adults, $12 ages 6-12, $8 grounds-only pass, $65 in-depth tour, $110 sunset tour, $115 brunch tour. Reservations essential. Call visitor services for additional information. 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. Guided tours: $5 adults; $2 children. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, free for children under 6.

HARTWOOD ACRES Allegheny County Park, 412-767-9200. 22-room Tudor mansion, former home of John and Mary Lawrence, features teas, daily mansion tours and other events. Grounds include hiking and walking trails, dog park, open dusk to dawn.

HISTORIC HANNA'S TOWN 809 Forbes Trail, Greensburg, 724-532-1935. Reconstructed Robert Hanna Tavern/Courthouse and Jail, late 18th-century log houses, a reconstructed Revolutionary-era fort, blockhouse and more. Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sun. from 1 to 4 p.m. Guided tours, $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors.

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 large collection of Meissen porcelain. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $4 adults; $3 students, seniors.

MEADOWCROFT ROCKSHELTER AND HISTORIC VILLAGE Avella, 724-587-3412. Site of North America's oldest site of human habitation as well as re-creations of 17th-century Native American settlement and life in a 19th-century rural community. Wed.-Sat. noon-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. $10 for adults, senior citizens, $9; children, ages 6-16, $5; children under 6 and Heinz History Center members, free.

MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 119 South Pitt St., Mercer, 724-662-3490. Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE 270 16th St., Ambridge, 724-266-4500. A landmark that preserves the history and culture of the successful 19th-century religious communal society. Guided tours Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and self-guided tours, Tues.-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. $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, www.olivermiller.org. 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.

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. Admission $8; free to members.

PROVIDENCE PLANTATION FOUNDATION LIVING HISTORY CENTER 300 Textor Hill Road, Evans City, 724-538-8818, frontier-history.org. Re-enactments of frontier life in Western Pennsylvania during the 18th century. $10 adults; $5 kids under 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. 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. $3 adults; children $1; free for members.

ST. NICHOLAS CROATIAN CHURCH 24 Maryland Ave., Millvale, 412-681-0905 or 724-845-2907; www.vankamurals.org. Murals painted by Maxo Vanka. Guided tours: Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Tours at other times by special arrangement.

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. Weekdays 3-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-2 p.m. Tours 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 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.

WESTINGHOUSE CASTLE 325 Commerce St., Wilmerding, 412-825-3000, www.wilmerdingrenewed.org. Headquarters of George Westinghouse. 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.

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 Presley Neville. Historical artifacts, furniture and documents show how Pittsburgh's wealthiest citizens lived from 1780-1820. Guided tours Sun. 1-4 p.m. $5 for adults, $3 per for children ages 6 to 12 and under 6 free

AUDITIONS

BALDWIN PLAYERS For "Witness for the Prosecution" by Agatha Christie. Sun. 7-10 p.m. at Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, Baptist and Weyman roads. Casting all roles. 412-344-7230.

HARMONY SINGERS All ages and voices are welcome. Performance experience and the ability to read music preferred, not required. Rehearsals at Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 W. Library Road, Bethel Park, starting Tues. 7:30 p.m. 724-941-0768 or www.harmonysingers.org.

LITTLE LAKE THEATRE COMPANY For "The Last Night of Ballyhoo" casting the roles of Lala, Sunny, Joe and Peachy. Sept. 12 from 4-6 p.m. No appointment necessary. 724-745-6300, ext. 500, or www.littlelake.org.

THE NUTCRACKER Open auditions for age 5 to adult, male and female. Carnegie Performing Arts Center, 300 Beechwood Ave. Carnegie. Sept. 25, 1 p.m. 412-279-8887 or www.CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com.

THE PITTSBURGH WATERCOLOR SOCIETY New-member screening Sept. 12 1 p.m. Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Simmons Hall, Shadyside. E-mail darla.duffy@verizon.net for information.