POP CONCERTS
Pop/Rock

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES Garfield Artworks, Thurs. 8 p.m. $8. 412-361-2262.

RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND Thunderbird Cafe, Thurs. 8 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

BALLYHOO Hard Rock Cafe, Thurs. 9 p.m. With: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Bishop Clay. $8. 412-323-1919.

ARTICLE ONE The Net Outreach Center, Butler, Fri. 7 p.m. $10. 724-282-0507.

I AM GHOST Diesel, Fri. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

YO MAJESTY/NATALIE THE FLOACIST Belvedere's, Lawrenceville, Fri. 8 p.m. $8-$10. 412-687-2555.

DAPHUNK BAND Hard Rock Cafe, Fri. 9 p.m. $10. 412-323-1919.

THE BOOGIE HUSTLERS Altar Bar, Fri. 10 p.m. With: Jenn Wertz. 412-323-1919.

GENE THE WEREWOLF/SPACE PIMPS Diesel, Sat. 7 p.m. With: ARC Static. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

AYRIS Mr. Small's, Sat. 7 p.m. With: Soul Pilot, The Dream Intended, Payl. $8. 1-866-468-3401.

KATHLEEN EDWARDS Rex Theatre, Sat. 8 p.m. $18. 412-323-1919.

GET THE LED OUT: THE AMERICAN LED ZEPPELIN State Theatre, State College, Sat. 8 p.m. $27. 412-323-1919.

TAKE 6 Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, North Side, Sat. 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $39.50. 412-323-4000.

MILLIONAIRES Mr. Small's, Mon. 7 p.m. 1-866-468-3401.

STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO Diesel, Mon. 7 p.m. With: A Wilhelm Scream. $17-$20. 412-323-1919.

JON MCLAUGHLIN Rex Theatre, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $12. 412-323-1919.

GUGGENHEIM GROTTO Thunderbird Cafe, Wed. 8 p.m. $10-$12. 412-323-1919.

COMEDY

CORNER CAFE South Side, 412-488-2995. Mon.: Melanie Maloy 9 p.m.

SLAPSTICKS Rose Bar & Grille, White Oak, 412-751-6960. Sat.: Matt Wohlfarth 9 p.m.

DANCE

DANCE CONSERVATORY OF PITTSBURGH REPERTORY COMPANY "Winter Concert." Grey Box Theatre, Lawrenceville, Sat. 5 and 7:30 p.m. $15. 724-653-6903.

ON STAGE

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CLEAN DRUMS Rob Penny's biographical drama about legendary Pittsburgh drummer Joe Harris who played for Dizzy Gillespie. Kuntu Repertory Theatre, University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Through Feb. 7. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m. $20-$13. 412-624-7298.

THE DEATH OF DR. PEPPER Interactive murder-mystery dinner theater. Gaetano's Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road, Banksville. Sat. 7 p.m. $35 (includes dinner, show, tax, grat.). 412-343-6640.

DEATHTRAP Butler Little Theater, One Howard St., Butler. Ends Sat. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8:15 p.m. $10. 724-287-6781 or www.bltgroup.org.

***DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS The national tour of the popular film about two con men living on the French Rivera. Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg. Sat. 8 p.m. $30-$40. 724-836-8000.

***DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALThe pop-culture sensation hits the stage, starring Gaelen Gilliland as Ms. Darbus. Pittsburgh Musical Theater at Byham Theater, Downtown. Thurs, through Feb. 8. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. $10-$39.50. 412-456-6666.

HOT L BALTIMORE Lanford Wilson's tale about the unwanted living in a dilapidated hotel. Point Park University, Conservatory Theatre Company, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Craft Ave., Oakland. Through Feb. 8. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $18-$20. 412-621-4445.

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Everything you've secretly thought about dating, romance and marriage but were afraid to admit in a modern musical comedy. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown. Through Feb. 1. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; Some exceptions. $34.50. 412-456-6666 or www.pittsburghclo.org.

JERSEY BOYS A musical based on the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents, Benedum Center, Downtown. Through Feb. 1. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m.; $27.50-$94.50. 412-456-4800 or www.pgharts.org.

LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOORA Neil Simon memoir based on the life of a TV writer. New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Ends Sun. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $10. 724-657-9369.

***MALE INTELLECT: THE 2ND COMING! This sequel to the smash hit "Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?" focuses on, dissects and then makes fun of the fundamental differences between the sexes and how those differences affect broader forces in society. City Theatre, 13th and Bingham streets, South Side. Sat. through March 15. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $17-$60. 412-431-2489 or www.citytheatrecompany.org.

METAMORPHOSES Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of Ovid's classic tales, from King Midas to Aphrodite. The theater is transformed by a swimming pool at center stage. Pittsburgh Public Theater at the O'Reilly Theater, Penn Ave., Downtown. Through Feb. 15. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; and Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 12 and 14 at 2 p.m. $40-$61. 412-316-1600 or www.ppt.org.

***MOUTH TO MOUTHKevin Elyot's tragic comedy that looks at the homecoming of a son, a family reunion and a friendship more powerful than a marriage. Directed by Ronald Allan-Lindblom. Quantum Theatre at 121 Seventh St. (next to Bossa Nova), Cultural District, Downtown. Thurs. through Feb. 22. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $25-$35. 412-394-3353 or www.quantumtheatre.com.

***MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIEA true story about a 23-year-old American who was crushed to death by an Israeli Army bulldozer in Gaza as she was trying to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian home. The Olde Bank Theatre, Allegheny River Blvd., Verona. Fri. through Feb. 7. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (reservations required). $12. 412-251-7904 or www.newobt.com.

THE SEAFARER The stakes are raised when a mysterious stranger joins a poker game being played by lost souls on a Christmas Eve in Dublin in Conor McPherson's Broadway hit. City Theatre, Bingham and 13th streets, South Side. Through Feb. 15. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $17-$60. 412-431-2489 or www.citytheatrecompany.org.

THE SERIOUS COMEDY SHOW New sketch and improvisational comedy series held the last Saturday of each month. This month features The Hodgepodge Society, Hustlebot and Irony City. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Late Night Cabaret, Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown. Sat. 10:30 p.m. $5; free with ticket stub from any earlier show. 412-456-6666 or www.pittsburghclo.org.

SWORD IN THE STONE Interactive children's musical theater. Gemini Theater Company, 7501 Penn Ave., The Factory, Point Breeze. Ends Sun. Sat. and Sun. 1 and 3 p.m. $9. 412-243-5201.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

HAPPY FLIGHT Nippon Airways co-sponsors this free fictional film about an accident-prone journey from Tokyo to Honolulu, made by a filmmaker who spent two years researching the airline industry. Not rated. In Japanese with English subtitles. 103 min. Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Regent Square Theater. Thurs. 7 p.m. 412-682-4111 or www.pghfilmmakers.org.

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Let's do the time warp again with this 1975 cult classic. The Oaks Theater, Oakmont. Fri. midnight. 412-828-6311 or www.theoakstheater.com.

SALUTE PETRA: CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LUCIANO PAVAROTTI SouthSide Works Cinema, Wed. 7 p.m. $20.

ART EXHIBITIONS

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

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICANART Youngstown, Ohio, 1-330-743-1711. Beecher Center wing: "Ana Maria Nicholson: Portraits in Laser Light," through April 5. Closed Mon.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Giovanni Battista Piranesi: Architecture and the Spaces of the Imagination," through Feb. 15. Docent tours available. Closed Mon.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Meissonier: A Final Masterpiece, A Pittsburgh Home," late-19th-century painting, "1806, Jena," by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, through May 31. Art on display from the Frick private collection. Guided tours available. Closed Mon.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "Predrive: After Technology," work by six international artists, through April 5. Permanent installation art by Yayoi Kusama, Winnifred Lutz, James Turrell and others on display. Visit www.mattress.org. Closed Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "A Map of Latin American Dreams," photographs by Martin Weber, through March 7. Closed Sun.-Tues.

***SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. Fri.: "Bridge 10 Exhibition Series: Christina Y. Smith, Tom Loeser, Robert Briscoe," through April 11, opening reception Fri. 5:30-8 p.m.; "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; One Mellon Center, satellite gallery: "CenterWorks: The Adironack III: The Transformation/Reinvention," green design by IUP students, through March 1. Visiting Artist Talk, with Robert Briscoe, Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Altoona, 1-814-946-4464. "KAMAL: His Passion, His People," paintings by Kamal Youssef, through March 14. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Johnstown, 1-814-269-7234. "Colleagues in Cahoots: Carol Goldberg and Laura Winn Kane," through March 20. Closed Sat.-Sun.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Ligonier, 724-238-6015. Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition, through Feb. 14. Closed Mon.

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Loretto, 1-814-472-3920. "Holly Wayne: Tribute to the World Trade Center 9/11," through Feb. 7; "Biennial 2008," by multiple contemporary local artists, through Feb. 7; "Judith Counsel Vipond: The Magnificent and Macabre," through March 28. Closed Sun.

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Greensburg, 724-837-1500. Walsh Gallery: "Kathleen Dlugos: The Shape of Days," ends Sun.; Friedlander Gallery: "Violet Oakley: The Founding of the State of Liberty Spiritual," through March 29; Mack/Woods Marchand Galleries: "Scenic Views: Painters of the Scalp Level School Revisited," ends Sun. Permanent collection of American art. Closed Mon.-Tues.

GALLERY LISTINGS
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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE Meadville, 1-814-332-4365. Penelec & Bowman Galleries: "Materialisms," by multiple artists, through March 4; Megahan Gallery: "Sometimes a Fantasy," woodcut prints by Tugboat Printshop, through March 4. Closed Mon.

ARTUP Downtown, 412-443-8132. "The Gritty 250: The Art of Work in Pittsburgh," by multiple artists, through Feb. 13. Closed Sun.-Mon.

BOST BUILDING Homestead, 412-464-4020. "Seeing Pittsburgh," 44 Pittsburghers photograph what defines their community, ends Sat. Closed Sun.

BOXHEART GALLERY Bloomfield, 412-687-8858. "8th Annual Art Inter/National Exhibition," ends Sat. Closed Mon.

BREW HOUSE SPACE 101 South Side, 412-381-7767. "Yes. Thank You," contemporary art, through Feb. 6. Closed Sun.-Tues.

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Oakland, 412-268-2000. Posner Center: "Justice Illuminated: The Art of Arthur Szyk," through March 28. Closed Sat.-Sun.

***CHATHAM UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Squirrel Hill, 412-365-1232. Mon.: "Musasama Ceramic Forms," by Sana Musasama, through Feb. 20. Closed Sat.-Sun.

CONCEPT ART GALLERY Regent Square, 412-242-9200. "Pittsburgh: A Century of Photography," ends Sat. Closed Mon.

***ELAN FINE ART GALLERY Sewickley, 412-749-0427. Sat.: First of an ongoing series of art auctions held the last Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; "Structure Meets Nature," photographs by Mark Panza, through Feb. 20. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. Fri.: "Satellites," by Joshua Space, through March 13, opening reception Fri. 7-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. "Fusion," a multimedia exhibit by Group A, through Feb. 21. Closed Sat.-Sun.

FUTURE TENANT GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7037. "Sworn In," multimedia group show, through Feb. 14. Closed Sun.-Mon.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "You Still Can't Get There From Here," by Tim Menees, through Feb. 28; "Journeys," mixed-media books by Joan Iversen Goswell, through Feb. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.

HOYT ART CENTER New Castle, 724-652-2282. East Gallery: Thomas Connelly; West Gallery: James R. Stewart Fredonia; Blair Scupture Walkway Gallery: "Light and Shadows," by Michael Mirabito; Sunroom Gallery: "Molly's Heritage: Mutable Glimpses," by Maura Doern Danko, all through Feb. 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.

INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley, 412-741-3036. "Winter Wonderland," through Feb. Closed Sun.-Mon.

IMAGEBOX GALLERY Garfield, 412-441-0930. "Fruition," abstract painting and digital art by David Alan Flynn, ends Sat. Closed Sun.

LATROBE ART CENTER Latrobe, 724-537-7011. "New Beginnings," various media by multiple artists, ends Fri.; "Let It Snow," works by Wednesday Night Painters, ends Sat. Closed Sun.

LUKE & ELOY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-784-1919. "Theater of the Mind," paintings, sketches and sculpture by Benedict Oddi, through Feb. 21. Closed Sun.-Mon.

MATTHEWS ART GALLERY Bellevue, 412-761-0301. David Deffner paintings, ends Fri. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "Three Old Friends," works by David Lewis, Thad Mosley, Robert Brandegee, ends Sat., closing reception Sat. 2-5 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MILLER GALLERY CMU, 412-268-3618. "Signs of Change: Social movement Cultures 1960s to Now," through March 8; "Keep It Slick: Infiltrating Capitalism With The Yes Men," exhibit of Yes Men's sociopolitical pranks with costumes, videos and posters, through Feb. 15. Closed Mon.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY Shadyside, 412-441-5200. "Debut + New," by multiple artists, through March 28. Closed Sun.-Mon.

NORTH HILLS ART CENTER Ross, 412-364-3622. "Mid-Winter Hues," multimedia juried art show, through Feb. 12. Closed Sun.-Mon.

707 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Ramones Remixes: Marshalls Stacked Roat to ruin," sculptural sound installation by Jesse Hulcher, through Feb. 27. Closed Sun.-Mon.

***SPACE GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7723. "America's Favorite Architecture," by America Institute of Architects, through March 14. Closed Sun.-Mon.

SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Sewickley, 412-741-4405. "Student/Instructor Exhibition," through Jan. 31. Closed Sat.-Sun.

TRINITY GALLERY North Side, 412-687-2458. "Guns, Women, Phalluses," by Nathan Nissim, through Feb. 28. Closed Sun.-Wed.

WOOD STREET GALLERIES Downtown, 412-456-6666. "Sixteen Birds + Inflatable Architectural Body," by Chico MacMurtie/Amorphic Robt Works, through April 4.Closed Mon.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

BOSTON STRING QUARTET CAPA High School, Downtown, Thurs. 7 p.m. $10. 412-338-6100.

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY MUSIC Faculty chamber recital with Randolph Kelly, viola; David Allen Wehr, piano; David Premo, cello. PNC Recital Hall, Tues. 8 p.m. $10. 412-369-6083.

PITTSBURGH CIVIC ORCHESTRA Upper St. Clair High School, Sat. 7:30 p.m. $8-$12. 412-279-4030.

PITTSBURGH OPERA Brown Bag Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave., Sat. noon. Free. 412-281-0912.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Orion Weiss, piano; Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor. Heinz Hall, Downtown, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $20-$80. 412-392-4900.

RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE "King's Noyse: Olde, Newe, Borrowed, Blue," Synod Hall, Oakland, Sat. 8 p.m. $10-$30. 412-361-2048.

WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE ART SERIES Pianist Alexander Ghindin, Olin Fine Arts Center, Fri. 8 p.m. $7-$12. 724-223-6546.

IN THE CLUBS

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ATRIA'S O'Hara, 412-963-1514. Thurs.: Hewlett/Anderson 6 p.m.

ATRIA'S PNC Park, 412-322-1850. Wed.: Hewlett/Anderson 6 p.m.

AUGGIE'S ROADHOUSE Washington, 724-743-3636. Fri.: The Next 9:30 p.m.; Sat.: Ruff Creek 9:30 p.m.

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

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Sat.: TigerHorseSheepPigCow, Urban Trout, The Skirt Tasters, 9 p.m.

CASA TOMAS Latrobe, 724-539-9441. Sat.: Dave Iglar Band 9:30 p.m.

CHARLIE MURDOCHS South Side, 412-431-7464. Fri.: Steeler Nation Song Night 9 p.m.

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Thurs.: Brian Vander Ark, Doug Donaldson 7 p.m.; Fri.: Steve Vesolich Band, Stephanie Wilsey, Lisa Laura Lucci 7 p.m., Satin Gum, Casino Bulldogs, Olympus Mons 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Jack To My Friends, Dave MacKenzie 7 p.m., The Metropolitans with special guest City Dwelling Nature Seekers 10:30 p.m.

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

KENDREW'S Aliquippa, 724-375-5959. Fri.: Daniels & McClain 9 p.m.

LARGE HOTEL Large, 412-384-9950. Fri.: Fungus 10 p.m.

THE LIBRARY South Side, 412-381-0517. Wed.: Tres Lads 9:30 p.m.

PEPSI-COLA ROADHOUSE Burgettstown, 724-228-9256. Sat.: Court IV, Roundhand Rowan 6 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Tres Lads 9 p.m.

SUNSERI'S Ross, 412-364-9902. Sat.: The Grid 9:30 p.m.

31ST STREET PUB Strip, 412-391-8334. Thurs.: Magic Christian, The Cynics, Rainy Day Saints 10 p.m.; Fri.: Thirteenth Ruin, Storm Doktor in the Mirrors, Leslie Addis 10 p.m.; Sat.: Motorpsychos, Mojo Filter, Broazilla 10 p.m.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Ryan Montbleau Band 8 p.m.; Fri.: Old E Allstars 10 p.m.; Sat.: The Cause 10 p.m.; Wed.: Gruggenheim Grotto 8 p.m.

ZANDERZ Plum, 724-387-2444. Sat.: 8th Street Rox 9 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

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

INTERMISSION LOUNGE South Side, 412-381-3497. Sat.: Chizmo Charles and the Rhythm Aces 4 p.m.

KOPPER KETTLE Washington, 724-225-5221. Fri.: Ruff House 10 p.m.

MEXI-CASA Dormont, 412-571-9001. Sat.: Blues Junkies 10 p.m.

MOLLY BRANIGAN'S Mt. Lebanon, 412-341-7828. Sat.: Olga Watkins Band 10 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. 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.

PD'S PUB Oakland,412-422-5027. Sat.: Muddy Kreek 9 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE Bridgeville, 412-221-5010. Fri.: House of Soul 10 p.m.; Sat.: No Bad JuJu 10 p.m.

TWIN OAKS LOUNGE White Oak, 412-678-3321. Sat.: Gary Beloma & the Blues Bombers 9:30 p.m.

JAZZ

ALAN AND RUBEN'S BAR AND GRILLE Washington, 724-223-1038. Wed.: Greg Thurman and Dan Baker 5 p.m.; Thurs.: Josh Dunlevy, Greg Thurman, Dan Baker 5 p.m.

BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Thurs.: Erin Burkett & Virgil Walters 5 p.m.

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

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session 8 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Dana Cefalo, Mark Venneri 7:30 p.m.

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

JACKSON'S RESTAURANT Southpointe, 724-743-5005. Fri.: Trudy Holler, Don Aliquo, Joe DeFazio, Sunny Sunseri 7 p.m.

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

LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Trudy Holler 5 p.m.; Fri.: Mark Lucas 5:30 p.m., Phoenix Jazz Project 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Lilly Abrue 8 p.m.

MARTINI'S Jefferson Hills, 412-384-5910. Fri.: Spider Rondinelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Spider Rondinelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants 3 p.m.

STONE MANSION RESTAURANT Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Sat.: Erin Burkett Trio 8 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

D'IMPERIO'S Monroeville, 412-823-4800. Fri.: NightStar 8 p.m.; Sat.: Phil n Roxy Trio 8 p.m.

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

WILLOW Ohio Township, 412-847-1007. Tues.: Vida 7 p.m.

WORLD MUSIC

A-4 PLACE Penn Hills, 412-736-2489. Sat.: Flow Band 9 p.m.

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

OPEN STAGE

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.

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. Sun.: Mystic Knights 8 p.m.

ROYAL PLACE Castle Shannon, 412-882-8000. Tues.: Smilin' Dave & Friends jam session with Gil Snyder, Harry McCorkle & Randell Troy 8:30 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

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

BRUSCHETTA'S McMurray, 724-746-5050. Wed.: Mark Ferrari Duo 7 p.m.

CLUB CAFE South Side, 412-431-4950. Mon.: Mark Pipas 10:30 p.m.

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

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

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: The Mavens, The Weathered Road 9 p.m.

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

RED RING Duquesne University, 412-396-3550. Fri.: Neon Swing X-Perience 7 p.m.

SIBA CUCINA Seven Fields, 724-741-6000. Thurs.: Cherylann Hawk 8 p.m.

COUNTRY

BOOTSIE'S McKeesport, 412-672-1120. Sat.: Dallas Marks 9:30 p.m.

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

PETER B'S BAR & GRILL Sarver, 724-353-2377. Sat.: Chris Higbee Project 8 p.m.

RODNEY'S RESTAURANT Irwin, 724-864-3222. Fri.: Dallas Marks 10 p.m.

RUMORS LOUNGE Zelienople, 724-728-2088. Thurs.: Sidewinder Band 9 p.m.

STINKY'S BAR & GRILL Lawrenceville, 412-224-4301. Sat.: Sidewinder Band 9:30 p.m.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE New Wilmington, 1-800-942-8033. Thurs.: Chris Higbee Project 8 p.m.

YOUNGWOOD VFD Youngwood, 724-925-2419. Fri.: Chris Higbee Project 10 p.m.

OLDIES

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Sat.: Night Life 9:30 p.m.

STONE MANSION RESTAURANT Franklin Park, 724-934-3000. Fri.: Glenn Z 8 p.m.

DANCES

BALLROOM Elks, Buttermilk Hollow Road, 412-461-3322. Fri.: Mikey Dee Band 8:30 p.m.

BALLROOM/LATIN/SWING Crystal Ballroom, Herminie, 724-832-2687. Fri.: lesson 7:30 p.m., dance 8:30 p.m.

CEILI VFW Hall, Morningside, 412-361-9614. Sun. 7 p.m.

DANCE Brothers Grimm, Robinson, 412-788-0890. Sat.: Moonshine 9:30 p.m.

HUSTLE/LATIN/SWING Absolute Ballroom, East End, 412-441-1461. Sat. lesson 7:30 p.m., dance till 11:30 p.m.

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

SCOTTISH COUNTRY Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Washington, 724-864-7754. Sat. and Mon.: lesson, 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m.

SINGLES Radisson Hotel, Green Tree, 412-751-5181. Fri. 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 SCIENCE CENTER One Allegheny Ave., North Shore, 412-237-3400. "Stormfest," Fri. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Festival includes "Musical Meteorology" presented by Nick Walker, Sat. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and special screening of IMAX film "Hurricane on the Bayou." Grown-up Days, every Tues. Rangos Omnimax Theater: "Grand Canyon Adventure," "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs," "The Alps," "Wild Ocean."ï¿ 1/2Buhl Planetarium: "A Traveler's Guide to Mars,"ï¿ 1/2"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. Sat.: "Exploring Trees Inside and Out," through May 17. Opening-day events include We're Holden Puppets puppet shows 1-3 p.m.; Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest activity table 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thurs.: "NowU PA College Savings Plan," learn about saving for college a tax-smart way, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Family Yoga every Fri. in Jan., 12:15-12:45 p.m. Art activities: Create With Clay, Build Your Own Car, Tot Time, Musical Movements, Radio Workshop, Professor MiGooch, Woodworking. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. $10 adults; $9 kids 2-18; under 2 free; $9 seniors; $8 per person on Thursdays. 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. Exhibits: "Pittsburgh at 250," events and keepsakes that mark our 250th birthday, through February; "Free at Last? Slavery in Pittsburgh in the 18th and 19th Centuries," tracing the region's involvement with slavery, through April 5; "Voices: African American and Latina Women Share Their Stories of Success," through March 29. Also: Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults; $7 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. Daily event schedule: Free-flight bird show Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 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 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $9 adults; $8 seniors; $7.50 kids 2-12; under 2 free. Holiday hours: Dec. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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. Orchid show, through March 8. 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. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; gates close 4 p.m. Adults $12; seniors (60 and older) $11; children 2-13, $10; children under 2 free.

RINK AT PPG PLACE Downtown. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. noon-8 p.m. $7; $6 kids and seniors; $3 rental. 412-394-3641.

SCHENLEY PARK SKATING RINK Mon. 4-6:30 p.m.; Tues. 7-9 p.m. and 9:30-11:30 p.m. (adults only); Wed. 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Thurs. 7-9 p.m. (family night); Fri. 7-9 p.m. and 9:30-11:30 p.m. (adults only); Sat. 1:30-3:30, 4-6:30, 7-9 p.m. and 9:30-11:30 p.m. (adults only); Sun. 1:30-3:30, 4-6:30 and 7-9 p.m. www.city.pittsburgh.pa.usparks or 412-422-6523.

HISTORICAL PLACES
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BAYERNHOF MUSEUM 225 Charles Place, Oï¿ 1/2Hara, 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. 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 foothills. 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.

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.

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, 724-282-0213. "Japanese Doll Exhibit Part II"; reservations required. "A Collector's Passion," exhibit of 100 pieces of Chinese and Japanese art and artifacts from Neolithic to contemporary. Sat.-Tues. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-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.

OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD South Park, Stone Manse Drive, off the circle, 412-35-1554. 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. 412-835-1554.

PHOTO ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART North Side, 412-231-7881. "The History of Photography -- 1839-1939" andï¿ 1/2"Women in Photography -- 1840-1940," ongoing. Closed Sun. and Tues. Free to members.

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.

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. Free through March.

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

POINT OF VIEW WRITING WORKSHOP Silver Eye Center for Photography, South Side, 412-431-1810. Six-session writing workshop led by Sherrie Flick, artistic director of the Gist Street Reading Series. Sundays at noon. $40. Reservations required.

AUDITIONS

CARNEGIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER For "Peter Pan," at the theater, Carnegie Performing Arts Center, 150 E, Main St., Third Floor, Masonic Building. Call 412-279-8887 or visit www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com.

CLO SUMMER AUDITIONS Casting singers, dancers and character actors 18 and older for the summer season productions including "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "Swing!," "Les Miserables," "Barry Manilow's Copacabana," and "Into the Woods." Season runs May 26-Aug. 9. Auditions by appointment at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave. (stage door), Downtown, Feb. 12-14. Character actor callbacks scheduled for Feb. 14; ensemble callbacks schedules for Feb. 15. Requirements: headshot, typed resume, all performers must be available beginning May 18. Visit www.pittsburghCLO.org to download audition application and audition requirements or call 412-281-3973.

GORMAN LOWE PRODUCTIONS Casting for cabaret theater performers. Singers who can act with some dance movement required. Prepare one ballad and one up-tempo song. Resume and photo required. Sat. noon-5 p.m., 401 West Commons Drive (near Allegheny Center), North Side. No appointment necessary. Call 412-400-8823 for information.

THE MENDELSSOHN CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH Auditioningmale singers for performances of "Carmina Burana," Feb. 20-22; "Rachmaninoff Vespers," May 17; "Mahler Symphony No. 2," June 12 and 14. May sing any or all of the performances. Call 412-596-6261 for audition information.

SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET 2009 SUMMER COURSE AUDITIONS At Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Studios, 2900 Liberty Ave., Strip District. Feb. 7, 1:30-4:30 p.m. (12- to 14-year-olds) and 3-4:30 p.m. (15- to 18-year-olds). Students must register one hour in advance of the audition. The application fee $25. Intermediate and advanced ballet students only apply. Must bring a copy of birth certificate to the audition; girls must bring pointe shoes. Call 412-281-6727 for information.

CALLS FOR ARTISTS

THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL Is accepting applications for its festival market and the Emerging Artist Scholarship Program. Market dates are June 5-14. The scholarship is open to those living within 100 miles of Pittsburgh who have never entered an outdoor/festival-style show. Deadline is Feb. 16. Call 412-471-3191 or visit www.artsfestival.net.