POP CONCERTS
Pop/Rock

BREATHE CAROLINA/CASH CASH/STEPHEN JERZAK AND KILL PARADISE Altar Bar, Thurs. 6:30 p.m. $12. 1-800-745-3000.

DOUG KEITH Thunderbird Cafe, Thurs. 10 p.m. $5. 412-682-0177.

TIM REYNOLDS Hard Rock Cafe, Thurs. 8 p.m. $12-$14. 412-481-7625.

STANLEY JORDAN & JAKE SHIMABUKURO Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Fri. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

THE INDEPENDENTS Howler's Coyote Cafe, Fri. 8 p.m. $8. 412-682-0320.

WILLY PORTER Club Cafe, Fri. 8 p.m. $18. 1-866-468-3401.

ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS/TAKING BACK SUNDAY St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Fri. 8 p.m. Also: Anberlin. $25; $20. 1-800-745-3000.

DRIVIN-N-CRYIN Thunderbird Cafe, Fri. 8 p.m. $15-$20. 1-888-718-4253

ANA POPOVIC AND JASON RICCI Moondogs, Fri. 9 p.m. $15. 412-828-2040.

SINBAD Palace Theatre, Fri. 8 p.m. $30-$35. 1-800-745-3000.

THE ENGLISH BEAT Diesel, Fri. 8 p.m. $20. 1-800-745-3000.

MICHAEL AMANTE Tribute to Luciano Pavarotti, Carnegie Music Hall, Munhall, Sat. 8 p.m. $29.50-$39.50. 1-800-745-3000.

LIGHTS Garfield Artworks, Sat. 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

EKOOSTIK HOOKAH Mr. Small's, Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 1-866-468-3401.

JOE PURDY Club Cafe, Sat. 7 p.m. $12. 1-866-468-3401.

THRICE Diesel, Sun. 7 p.m. $17-$21. 1-888-71-TICKETS.

SURFER BLOOD/CHINESE UNDERGROUND INVASION Garfield Artworks, Sun. 8 p.m. $8. 412-361-2262.

THE ACADEMY IS.../MAYDAY PARADE Altar Bar, Sun. 7 p.m. $15-$17. 800-745-3000.

THE CLICK CLACK BOOM/RECYCLED AMERICA Club Cafe, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $7. 1-866-468-3401.

BOWLING FOR SOUP Wed. 7 p.m. $15. 1-800-745-3000.

MERCY MERCEDES/THE DANGEROUS SUMMER/ BETWEEN THE TREES/SINGLE FILE Mr. Small's, Wed. 6:30 p.m. $8-$10. 1-866-468-3401.

BOB SCHNEIDER Club Cafe, Wed. 8 p.m. $20. 1-866-468-3401.

DANCE

ATTACK THEATRE "Incident[s] in the Strip." Fri.-Sat. and Mon.-Tues. 8 p.m. Pittsburgh Opera headquarters, 2425 Liberty Ave., Strip District. $15-$25. www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-3353.

PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE "Light/The Holocaust & Humanity Project." Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m. (student matinee) and 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Byham Theater, Downtown. $20.50-$88.50. www.pgharts.org; 412-456-6666.

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY CONSERVATORY DANCE COMPANY "Pittsburgh Connections." Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., George Rowland White Performance Center, Downtown. $18-$20. 412-621-4445; www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.

ON STAGE

*** Denotes new listing.

***AMISH MONKEYS Interactive improv theater based on audience suggestions. Amish Monkeys at Gemini Theater, The Factory, 7501 Penn Ave., Point Breeze. Sat. 8 p.m. $8 (cash only). 412-243-5201.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Agatha Christie's thriller set on Indian Island. Baldwin Players at Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, Whitehall. Ends Sat. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12. 412-884-8324.

THE "AUNT ESTER" CYCLE THEATER FESTIVAL The August Wilson Center presents lineup of Wilson plays. "Two Trains Running," Thurs. 8 p.m. and Friday 1 p.m. "Reconstructing 'King Hedley II': A Symposium," Fri. 7 p.m. "Radio Golf," Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. "The Women of the Hill," Nov. 20-21 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. August Wilson Center, Liberty Ave., Downtown. $18-$28 per play, symposia $10; Pass $85.50. 412-456-6666; www.pgharts.org.

CANDIDE Bernstein, Sondheim and Latouche's musical. Quantum Theatre at the former Don Allen Auto City, 5315 Baum Blvd., Friendship. Through Nov. 22. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m. $28-$40. 412-394-3353.

CAROUSEL Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical about Billy Bigelow's redemptive romance with Julie Jordan. Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory Company, Craft Ave., Oakland. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $18-$20. 412-621-4445.

CHRISTMAS BELLES A musical Christmas farce. McKeesport Little Theater, Coursin St., McKeesport. Through Nov. 22. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$7. 412-673-1100.

FOREVER PLAID The musical Plaids return to take a shot at the fame they missed years ago. Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret, Downtown. Through March 28. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; some Thurs. 1 p.m.; $44.50.-$34.50. 412-456-6666.

***THE FOURSOME Norm Foster's comedy about four buddies who get together for a round of golf at their college reunion. Little Lake Theatre, Route 19, North Strabane. Thurs. through Nov. 21. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $12-$17. 724-745-6300; www.littlelake.org.

FUTURE TENANT PLAY FESTIVAL: THE F-10 PLAY SUMMIT 10 plays, 10 minutes, 10 dollars. Future Tenant, 819 Penn Ave., Downtown. Ends Sat. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $10. 412-456-6666.

***GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Four small-time real estate agents go to any length to unload bad real estate on prospective buyers. barebones Productions at New Hazlett Theater, North Side. Thurs. through Nov. 29. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 7 p.m.; Nov. 24, 8 p.m.; no performance Nov. 26. $20-$25. 1-888-71TICKET.

HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON Pittsburgh International Children's Theatre at the Pine-Richland High School, Thurs. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Quaker Valley High School, Sewickley, Fri. 7 p.m.; Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont, Sat. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $9.50-$11. 412-456-6666.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Musical comedy. Philip Chosky Theater, CMU. Thurs. through Nov. 21. Tues.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m. 412-268-2407.

LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW A funny trick-or-treat version of the classic tale. Suitable for children of all ages. Gemini Theater Company, The Factory, Point Breeze. Ends Sun. Sat.-Sun. 1 and 3 p.m. $9.50. 412-243-5201.

***THE LITTLE FOXES Members of a wealthy clan sell their souls for greater riches and power. Pittsburgh Public Theater, the O'Reilly Theater, Downtown. Thurs. through Dec. 13. Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.; some exceptions. $15-$55. 412-316-1600.

***MR. MARMALADE Ben Blazer's black comedy that explores the influence we have on the young imaginations around us. Adult material, not suitable under age 17; CCAC Theater at South Campus, West Mifflin. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m. $5. 412-237-3035.

NEIGHBORHOOD 3: REQUISITION OF DOOM Futuristic thriller set in a suburban subdivision of identical houses where the children are addicted to an online video game. Bricolage Theatre Company, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Through Nov. 28. Fri.-Sat. 9 p.m. $15-$20. 412-381-6999; www.webbricolage.org.

ON GOLDEN POND Ernest Thompson's touching study of a spirited and lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years. The Theatre Factory, Trafford. Ends Sun. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $16-$14; 412-374-9200.

PARALLEL EXIT "Exit Stage Left," slapstick comedy created by theater, tap and music. Sat. 7 p.m., Richard E. Rauh Theater, Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel. $15-$25. www.the hillman.org; 412-968-3040.

TITANIC: THE MUSICAL The Tony Award-winning adaptation of the true story. Stage 62, Carnegie. Through Nov. 21. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$12. 412-429-6262 or www.stage62.com.

***WHERE'S THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A RELATIVE Comic drama about a man who leaves his estate to the church. Veronica's Veil Players, 44 Pius St., South Side. Thurs. through Nov. 22. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. $12.50. 412-431-5550.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

COOL HAND LUKE Strand Theater, Zelienople. Fri.-Sat.7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $4-$5. 724-742-0400 or www.thestrandtheater.org.

FOR LIBERTY Documentary. Hollywood Theater, Dormont, Mon. 7 p.m. $8 advance VIP seating (http://katharinememole.chipin.com/for-liberty-documentary-screening-pittsburgh-pa); $3 at door.

HOLLYWOOD THEATER "Moonstruck" and dinner with Enrico's Biscotti, Sun. 6 p.m., $30, RSVP by Fri. "Rocky Horror Picture Show" alumni reunion show, Sat. midnight, See rest of schedule at www.hollywooddormont.com. 1449 Potomac Ave., Dormont, 412-344-1245.

THE MET: LIVE IN HD Showcase West, Robinson, and Cinemark, Pittsburgh Mills. "Turandot," Wed. 6:30 p.m. www.FathomEvents.com.

MY PEOPLE: A FILM SERIES IN COLOR Series Connecting the gay community with broader Pittsburgh through films, performances and panel discussions. Kelly Strayhorn, East Liberty. Tues. and Nov. 24, 7 p.m. $5. 412-363-3000 or www.kelly-strayhorn.org.

SEMBENE FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL University of Pittsburgh Alumni Hall, Room 343, Fifth Avenue, Oakland. Fri. 5:15 p.m. and Sat. noon. www.sembenefilmfestival.org.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cine Brunch at Oaks Theater, Oakmont, Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. (brunch available only on Sat.). Sat. $10; Sun. $5. 412-828-6311 or www.theoakstheater.com/cinebrunch.html.

STOOGEFEST Grand Theatre, Elizabeth, Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m. $5. 412-384-0504 or www.elizabethgrand.com.

THREE RIVERS FILM FESTIVAL Through Nov. 21 at Regent Square Theater; Harris Theater; and Melwood Screening Room. www.3RFF.com. $8. 412-394-3353 or www.proartstickets.org. See W-14 for reviews.

ART Listings

*** Denotes opening or special event.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Marvels of Modernism," 12 important modernist landscapes and homes through the eyes of 10 photographers, through Jan. 3; "Unnatural Rubber," through Jan. 31; "Shepard Fairey: Supply and Demand," the artist behind the iconic red, white and blue Obama campaign image presents a 20-year retrospective, through Jan. 31; "SuperTrash," the truth between trash and real art, through Jan. 31.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART Oakland, 412-622-3131. "Digital to Daguerreotype: Photographs of People," through Jan. 31. Heinz Architectural Center: "Palm Springs Modern: Photographs by Julius Shulman," through Jan. 31.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER Point Breeze, 412-371-0600. "Icons of American Photography: A Century of Photographs From the Cleveland Museum of Art," 59 photographs chronicling the evolution of photography, through Jan. 3.

HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION CMU Hunt Library, 412-268-2434. "Botanicals: Environmental Expressions in Art," through Jan. 29.

MATTRESS FACTORY MUSEUM North Side, 412-231-3169. "It's all about ME Not You," permanent installation by the late Greer Lankton; "Likeness," group exhibition examining human depiction in the post-Warhol era, through March 21; "Gestures: An Exhibition of Small Site-Specific Works," by multiple artists, through Jan. 10; "Sarah Oppenheimer: 610-3356," architecture-based installation, through Dec. 31.

PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER Friendship, 412-365-2145. "Welcome Home! Sheila Klein," West Coast artist returns to continue her "Dress the World," exhibit, through Jan. 20. Closed Mon.

SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY South Side, 412-431-1810. "The World at our Door: Melissa Farlow and Randy Olson," long-time contributors to National Geographic magazine, through Jan. 2. Closed Sun.-Tues.

SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT Strip District, 412-261-7003. "Transformation 7: Contemporary Works in Wood," through Jan. 2; "EAT: An Art Space about Food," "Coronography," works by Craig Nutt, through March 20; One Mellon Center, Satellite gallery: "Whisper-Romance: Day and Night," works by paper maker Jiyoung Chung, through Nov. 30. Closed Sun.-Mon

***TOONSEUM Bruno Building, Downtown, 412-232-0674. Sat. "Grand Opening Celebration!," the new location, dedicated to the cartoon arts, opens to the public at 10 a.m. Admission. Closed Mon.-Tues.

GALLERY LISTINGS
*** Denotes special event or opening

AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM/JCC Squirrel Hill, 412-521-8011, ext. 105. "Tempted, Misled, Slaughtered: Hitler Youth, Paul B," through Dec. 31; "Philip Mendlow: Body of Work," a retrospective, through Dec. 18. Free. Daily.

BELLA ARTE GALLERY Shadyside, 412-362-7200. "By The Waters Edge," nature and landscape paintings by Jim Apple, through Nov. 28.

BORELLI-EDWARDS GALLERIES Lawrenceville, 412-687-2606. "Aqueous Open, Pittsburgh Watercolor Society," through Nov. 28.

***CCAC North Side, 412-237-3035. Fri.: "CCAC Faculty Art Show," through Dec. 3, opening reception, 5-7 p.m.

THE EASTSIDE GALLERY 5601 Penn Ave., East Liberty. "The Pittsburgh Group Exhibit," Kathleen Zimbicki, Susan Winicour, Jill Whittaker, Lucianne Wald, Adrienne Heinrich, ends Sat.

FE GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-860-6028. "3-WAY," Anna Mikolay, Josh Tonies, Laura Tabakman, through Dec. 2.

***FEIN ART GALLERY North Side, 412-321-6816. Fri. "Lynn Deppen & Rick Jacobs," new work, through Dec. 11, opening reception, 5-9 p.m.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES North Oakland, 412-681-5449. "zoo of (in)animate," installation by Makiko Miyamoto, through Nov. 30.

***THE FRAME GALLERY Carnegie Mellon University Campus, Oakland, 412-268-2000. Fri.: "Photo & Typography," through Tues., opening reception, 7 p.m.

***GALLERY ON BAUM Oakland, 412-621-2286. "Go West," California watercolors by Robert E. Wood, Ralph Hulett, Erle Loran and more, through Dec. 5.

GALLERIE CHIZ Shadyside, 412-441-6005. "A Convivial Collection," new creations by Philippe Paulin Derville, Ben Oddi, Joyce Werwie Perry, Carlos Sanchez-Vegas and Randie Snow, through Jan. 9.

GALLERY IN THE SQUARE Shadyside, 412-361-3808. "Paintings, Fall 09," by Patrick Ruane, through Dec. 31.

***JAMES GALLERY West End, 412-922-9800. Fri.: "Location, Location, Location," 14 artists interpret 14 locations, through Dec. 30, opening reception, 6-10 p.m.

***LUKE & ELOY GALLERY Lawrenceville, 412-784-1919. Sat.: "Paper or Plastic?" group show, through Jan. 16; opening reception 5-9 p.m.

MENDELSON GALLERY Shadyside, 412-361-8664. "Return Engagement," Bob Bowden, watercolors and Paul Bowden, sculpture, through Nov. 28. Closed Sun.-Tues.

MICHAEL BERGER GALLERY South Side, 412-441-4282. "Art: East Meets West," international artists embrace Eastern and Western art traditions in contemporary art, ends Sat.

707 & 709 PENN GALLERY Downtown, 412-325-7017. "Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Decks the Walls," through Dec. 31.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS

ERIC SIEPKES Piano recital to benefit the Pittsburgh Compline Choir. Sat. 8 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park. $35. 412-682-6886.

GUITAR SOCIETY OF FINE ARTS Stanley Jordan. Fri. 9:30 p.m. Manchester Craftmen's Guild, North Side. $38-$42.50. www.gsfapittsburgh.org.

HAROLD AND THE GANG Harold Smoliar in benefit for Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania. Sun. 7 p.m., Frick Art & Historical Center; $75. 412-434-8957, ext. 121, or www.ppwp.org

MUSIC AT RODEF SHALOM Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano, and Ken Noda, piano. Mon. 8 p.m., Rodef Shalom Congregation, Fifth Avenue, Oakland. Free. 412-621-6566, ext. 124.

ORGAN ARTIST SERIES Michael Unger. Sun. 4 p.m. Heinz Chapel, Oakland. $5-$12. 412-242-2787.

PITTBURGH COMPLINE CHOIR SERIES Cynthia Pock. Sun. 8:30 p.m. Heinz Chapel, Oakland. 412-682-6886.

PITTSBURGH CONCERT SOCIETY Lara Lynn Cottrill, soprano, and Kathryn Thomas Umble, flute. Sun. 2 p.m., Kresge Recital Hall, Oakland. $10-$15. 412-279-2970.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY Andris Nelsons, conductor; Stefan Jackiw, violin. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. Tickets, $17.50-$79. 412-392-4900, www.pittsburghsymphony.org. Lawrence Loh, resident conductor, Sat. 7 p.m., East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland. Ave. $5-$15. 412-361-5662

PITTSBURGH YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "Magic and Mystery," Sun. 7 p.m., Heinz Hall. Free. 412-392-4872 or www.pyso.us.

RIVER CITY BRASS BAND "American Classics." Thurs. 8 p.m., Gateway High School, Monroeville; Sun. 3 p.m. Baldwin High School. 1-800-292-7222.

STEINWAY SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Christine Kefferstan, piano; and Francesca Arnone, flute. Thurs. noon, Trombino Piano Gallerie, 942 Penn Ave. Downtown. Free.

TUESDAY MUSICAL CLUB "American Music." Tues. 12:30 p.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Highland Park. Free.

IN THE CLUBS

rock

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

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN 4412 Liberty Ave., 412-682-8611. Fri.: Sons of Odin, Devil Deer, Strapping Young Lads, 9. p.m.; Sat.: Remora Deign, You the Symphony, The Amplifiers, Sam Goodwill, 9 p.m.

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

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

CAFE J Dormont, 412-561-0450. Fri.: Hewlett & Anderson, 8:30 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri., Sat.: The Rhythm Shakers, 8:30 p.m.

CLADDAGH IRISH PUB SouthSide Works, 412-381-4800. Sat.: Headstock Band, 9:30 p.m.

DAKOTA'S LOUNGE Monroeville, 412-646-2642. Sat.: Witness X, 10 p.m.

D'VINE BAR & LOUNGE Pine, 724-933-5533. Fri.: Mama's Black Sheep, 9:30 p.m.: Sat. Royal Benson, 9:30 p.m.

HARVEY WILNER'S TAVERN West Mifflin, 412-466-1331. Fri.: Rock-It Band, 9:30 p.m.

HILLTOPPERS PUB Troy Hill, 412-322-3676. Sat.: Groove Fish, 9:30 p.m.

HOWLERS COYOTE CAFE Bloomfield, 412-682-0320. Wed.: Aloud, 8 p.m., $5.

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

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Thurs.: Rooftop Trio, 8 p.m.

1902 TAVERN Market Square, 412-471-1902. Sat.: The Olga Watkins Band, 9 p.m.

PD'S PUB Squirrel Hill, 412-422-5027. Sat.: 8th Street Rox, 10 p.m.

REX THEATRE South Side, 412-323-1919. Wed.: BoomBox, 8 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE CAFE South Fayette, 412-221-5010. Thurs.: Lou Lombardi and Strange Love 9 p.m.; Fri.: Ten (Pearl Jam tribute band), 10 p.m.

SKYLARK LOUNGE Moon, 412-264-9850. Sat.: The Enablers, 9:30 p.m.

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

THUNDERBIRD CAFE Lawrenceville, 412-682-0177. Thurs.: Bang Bang Eche, 8 p.m.; 10 p.m.; Doug Keith w/ Local Honey; Fri.: Drivin and Cryin, 9 p.m.; Sat.: The Rustlanders, 10 p.m.

TWIN OAKS LOUNGE White Oak, 412-678-3321. Sat.: King's Ransom, 9:30 p.m.

RHYTHM & BLUES

DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Sat.: Jack Rabbit Slim, 9:30 p.m.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Fri.: Ana Popovic and Jason Ricci, 9 p.m.

PALISADES McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Sat.: Jimmy Adler Band, 8 p.m.

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

RHYTHM HOUSE South Fayette, 412-221-5010. Sat.: House of Soul, 10 p.m.

STEEL CITY SMOKEHOUSE & SALOON West Mifflin, 412-653-1300. Fri.: Jill West and Blues Attack, 9:30 p.m.

JAZZ

BACKSTAGE BAR Downtown, 412-325-6766. Thurs.: Boilermaker Jazz Band, 5 p.m.; Fri.: Charles Wallace, 5 p.m; Sat.: The Flying Dutchmen (string quartet), 5 p.m.; Tues.: Clare Ascani, 5 p.m., Roger Barbour, Quartet, 8 p.m; Wed.: Gene Ludwig, 5 p.m.

C.J.'S Strip, 412-642-2377. Thurs.: Roger Humphries jam session 8 p.m.; Sat.: Tony Campbell, 9 p.m.; Wed: The Hubbnotics, 8 p.m.

CEFALO'S NIGHTCLUB Carnegie, 412-276-6600. Fri.: Jimmy "Z" and trio, 8 p.m.

D'IMPERIO'S Wilkins, 412-823-4800. Sat.: Etta Cox and Al Dowe Band, 8 p.m.

LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB Downtown, 412-392-2217. Thurs.: Jessica Lee 5:30 p.m.; Fri.: Blues Orphans, 8:30 p.m.; Sat.: Lilly Abreu, 8:30 p.m.; Tues.: Sean Jones 9 p.m.

MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Fri.: Take Two, 8 p.m.

RHYTHM HOUSE South Fayette, 412-221-5010. Sun.: Roger Humphries and RH Factor, 7 p.m.

EASY LISTENING

CAFE J Dormont, 412-561-0450. Sat.: Reni Monteverde, 7:30 p.m.

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

MORGAN'S RESTAURANT Penn Hills, 412-241-1730. Sat.: Ken Bott, 8 p.m.

COUNTRY

LONGHORN CORRAL Franklin, Butler County, 724-865-2272. Sat.: Makin' Hay, 9 p.m.

NIED'S HOTEL Lawrenceville, 412-781-9853. Sat.: Slim Forsythe and the Parklane Drifters, Steeltown Christmas Honky Tonk Charity Ball, bene, 7 p.m.

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

OLDIES

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

ACOUSTIC

BALTIMORE HOUSE Pleasant Hills, 412-653-9332. Sat.: Matt Tichon and Midlife Crisis, 10 p.m.

CAFE EURO U.S. Steel Tower, Downtown, 412-434-0800. Fri.: Jeff Johns, 5:30 p.m.

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

DOWNEY'S HOUSE Robinson, 412-489-5631. Thurs.: Tim Amos, 9:30 p.m.; Fri.: Zig, 6 p.m.

HOULIHAN'S Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: That's What She Said Trio, 10 p.m.

KELLY'S RIVERSIDE INN Bridgewater, 724-728-0222. Fri.: The John Galt Trio, 10 p.m.

LEAF & BEAN Strip, 412-434-1480. Sat.: Rising Regina, noon.

MOONDOG'S Blawnox, 412-828-2040. Sat.: CD release party, Pittsburgh Songwriter's Circle, 7 p.m.

OVER THE BAR BICYCLE CAFE South Side, 412-381-3698. Fri.: City Dwelling Nature Seekers, 10:30 p.m.; Sat.: Alex Pfundt, 10:30 p.m.

PLEASANT BAR Pleasant Hills, 412-653-4331. Fri.: Matt Tichon, 9:30 p.m.

SOUTH SIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 412-431-0118. Fri.: T. Mitchell Bell and Henry Diaz, 7:30 p.m.

TWO-BIT TAVERN Richland, 724-449-2290. Sat.: John Farley, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

FUNNY BONE Sheraton, Cranberry, 412-281-3130. Tom Briscoe, Fri.: 9 p.m., Sat. 7 and 9 p.m.

FUNNY BONE Station Square, 412-281-3130. Don Reese. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 and 10:15 p.m.

HOULIHAN'S Robinson, 412-787-7050. Fri.: Travis Walling and Derrick Minto, 11 p.m.

SLAPSTICKS Chicora Moose Lodge, 724-445-2910. Sat.: Shaun Blackham, Bill Scott, Aaron Scadina, 8 p.m. Donation: $15.

SLAPSTICKS Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, South Fayette, 412-257-3458. Sat.: Tom Anzelone, Joe Eberle, David Kaye, 7:30 p.m. Donation: $20.

DANCES

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

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

BALLROOM Monaca VFW, 724-774-3449. Fri.: 7:30 p.m.

BALLROOM SNPJ Crystal Ballroom, Sewickley Township, 724-832-2687. Sat.: lesson 7:30 p.m., dance 8:30 p.m. $10.

BALLROOM South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, 412-831-0617. Fri.: NightStar, 8 p.m.

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

BLUES BMCC, 412-461-6188. Fri.: 8 p.m.

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

COUNTRY LINE Palisades, McKeesport, 412-672-2001. Fri. 8:30 p.m.

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

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

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

ENGLISH COUNTRY Friends Meeting House, Oakland, 412-683-2669. Sat.: lesson 7:15 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m.

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 BMCC, West Homestead, 412-461-6188. Sat. 8 p.m.

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

SCOTTISH COUNTRY Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Washington, 412-260-2531. Sat. & Mon.: Lesson, 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m.

SQUARE Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Monroeville, 412-372-6285. Sat.: 8 p.m.

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

SWING Wightman Dancehall, Squirrel Hill, 412-341-0292. Sat: 9 p.m.

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

AUDITIONS

THE THEATRE FACTORY KIDWORKS "Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." Sun. 6 p.m. 724-454-7193 or www.thetheatrefactory.com.

PITTSBURGH IRISH & CLASSICAL THEATRE For 2010 season, Sun.-Mon. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 412-561-6000, ext 205.