Weekend calendar

ROCK

Alpine Inn, Big Beaver, 9:30 p.m. July 11, Rudy Zetz & 4th and Main, $3.

Kelly’s Riverside Saloon, Bridgewater, 9 p.m. July 11, Boss Diablo, no cover; 9 p.m. July 12, See Jane Run, no cover; 6 p.m. July 13, Atlantic Avenue, no cover.

Kendrew’s Lounge, Aliquippa, 9 p.m. July 12, Glitz, (‘80s rock), $4.

Long Branch Saloon, New Brighton, 9:30 p.m. July 12, Sathanas, (heavy metal), no cover.

LuAnne’s Route 68, Industry, 9:30 p.m. July 12, Extremely Loaded, no cover.

19th Hole, Chippewa Township, 9:30 p.m. Lobotomy, no cover.

The Palms, Conneaut Lake, 8 p.m. July 12, The Intent and Dr. Dirty, $15.

Wooley Bully’s, New Brighton, 10 p.m. July 11, Johnny Holiday Band featuring Chris Pia, no cover; 6 p.m. July 12, Standard Society, The Cocktail Shakers, Ozo Remedy, Dan McCoy, $3.

BLUES

Ambridge Eagles, Ambridge, 9 p.m. July 12, Jill West and the Blues Attack, no cover.

COUNTRY

Kendrew’s Lounge, Aliquippa, 9 p.m. July 11, Unbridled, $3.

Midway Bar & Grill, Potter Township, 9:30 p.m. July 12, 2 Lane Highway, $2.

VARIETY

Headstones, Chippewa Township, 9:30 p.m. July 12, Johnny Holiday Band featuring Chris Pia, $2.

Jeffries Landing, Bridgewater, 9 p.m. July 11, Another Local Band, no cover; 9 p.m. July 12, Casanova, no cover; 7 p.m. July 13, Zig & Brad, no cover.

Shakespeare’s Restaurant and Pub, North Sewickley Township, 7 p.m. July 11, Vic Rangel, no cover; 7 p.m. July 12, Doug-n-Dave, no cover.

DISC JOCKEYS

Baden American Legion, Baden, 8 p.m. July 11, Bobby Edmund, (oldies and shag), no cover.

Darlington Hotel, Darlington, 9 p.m. July 11, Flyin’ Brian, no cover.

Fat Daddy’s, Beaver Falls, 9 p.m. July 11, Adamatic, no cover.

Highway 68, Daugherty Township, 9:30 p.m. July 12, Justin Stone, no cover.

Long Branch Saloon, New Brighton, 9:30 p.m. July 11, John, no cover.

Luann’s Route 68, Industry, 9 pm. July 11, Cheetah, no cover.

19th Hole, Chippewa Township, 9:30 p.m. July 11, Freak, no cover; 3 p.m. July 13, Donna, bike night, no cover.

Rick’s Place, Darlington, 9 p.m. July 12, Skip Hall, 8 p.m. July 12, pool tournament, no cover.

Robert’s Roadside Inn, Bridgewater, 9 p.m. July 11 and 12, in main lounge, no cover.

KARAOKE

AIiquippa VFW, Aliquippa, 8 p.m. July 11 and 9 p.m. July 12, Southern Star, no cover.

 Alpine Inn, Big Beaver, 9:30 p.m. July 12, Karaoke Express, no cover.

American Italian Club, 9 p.m. July 12, no cover.

Kelly’s Riverside Saloon, Bridgewater, 10 p.m. July 13, Donnette, no cover.

Hideaway Bar & Grille, Hopewell Township, 10 p.m. July 11 and 12, Bossman George, no cover .

Highland VFW, Chippewa Township, 7 p.m. July 13, Lone Wolf, karaoke contest, no cover.

Monaca Hotel, Monaca, 9:30 p.m. July 11, Garyoke, no cover.

The Point Restaurant & Lounge, Rochester, 9 p.m. July 11, Garyoke, no cover.

Robert’s Roadside Inn, Bridgewater, 8 p.m. July 12, the Rhea Carroll Show with WBVP/WMBA Car Cruise, food, beverages, no cover.

COMEDY

Headstones, Chippewa Township, 9:30 p.m. July 11, Comedy Night with headliner Bill Scott, former WPXI “Date Night” hostess Lisa Dapprich, Brad Ryan and M.C. Funnybone’s Blake Carter, $2.

The Improv, Homestead, Bill Burr, 8 and 10 p.m. July 11; 7 and 9 p.m. July 12 and 7 p.m. July 13. Tickets: $15. (412) 462-5233 or www.improv.com.

Funny Bone, Station Square, Louis Ramey, 8 and 10:15 p.m. July 18 and 19. Tickets: $15 plus a two-drink minimum. (412) 281-3130 or www.funnybonepgh.com.

FN Improv, hosted by the Cellar Dwellers, 10 p.m. to midnight every Friday, third floor of Beaver Valley Bowl building, Rochester. $2. (724) 544-2046 or www.thecellardwellers.com.

Gallagher, 8 p.m. Aug. 7, Mr. Small’s Theater, Millvale. $22 and $25. (866) 468-3401.

Carlos Mencia, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. $42.50. (412) 456-6666.

Frank Caliendo, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Bendeum Center, Pittsburgh. $41.75. (412) 456-6666.

RACES, RIDES AND CRUISES

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Historic Races, July 12 to 14, BeaveRun MotorSports Complex, 201 Penndale Road, Wampum. Vintage and historic sports car racing. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admisson: per day, $12; for weekend, $20. (724) 535-1000 or www.pvgp.org/beaverun.

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, July 19 and 20, Schenley Park Golf Course, Oakland. July 19: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. qualifying races and combined car show; vintage rides at noon. July 20: 11 a.m. opening ceremonies; noon, races and combined car show. Admission: Free. Parking: Flagstaff Hill, $10. Information: (412) 299-2273 or www.pvgp.org.

New Brighton Cruise-A-Palooza, 1 to 8:30 p.m. July 26, Third Avenue, New Brighton. Features antique and classic cars, the Vogues, five disc jockeys, food. Free. (724) 847-5126.

“The Ride” and Bike Rally and Bike Cruise, July 26, Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Chippewa Township. The Ride, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; rally and cruise, 3 to 5 p.m.: dinner 5 p.m.; outdoor worship, 5:30 p.m. Registration: $15 one rider; $25, two riders on one bike. Benefits church’s ministry and building program. Information: (724) 843-4828 or www.chippewaumc.org.

American Cancer Society’s Bike-a-Thon/Cycle Splash, Aug. 17 at Raccoon Creek State Park, Hanover Township. Bicyclists of all ages and skill levels invited to participate. Four-mile family fun ride starts at 11 a.m. A 35-mile course has an 8:30 a.m. start. Routes end at the beach area.

CLASSICAL, JAZZ, FOLK AND TRADITIONAL

New Brighton Community Concerts sponsored by New Brighton Business District Authority, presents the Grooms, 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 14 at the EB McNitt Apartments. Free. If raining, New Brighton High School auditorium. (724) 847-5126.

Pittsburgh Banjo Club, 7:30 p.m. July 15 at the J.P. Giusti Amphitheater, Brodhead Cultural Center, Penn-State Beaver, Center Township. Free. No rain date. Penn State Creamery ice cream sale from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Upcoming: July 29, Monaca Cornet Band. Rain date. July 30. (724) 773-3600 or www.beaver.psu.edu

“The Rat Pack Is Back,” July 22 to 27, Heinz Hall, downtown Pittsburgh. Features Las Vegas circuit performers as show business legends Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Dean Martin. Tickets: $23.50 to $53.50. (412) 392-4900 or www.pgharts.org.

Sarah Marince performs country music, noon July 12 at the Gazebo, Irvine Park, Beaver. Free.

Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Ambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, P.J. Caul Park, 11th and Merchant streets, presents Beaver County Wind Ensemble, 2 p.m. July 13. Upcoming: July 20, Holly Mathias; July 27, Monaca Cornet Band. Free. (724) 266-3040.

37th Street Gazebo Concerts in the Park, 37th Street Park, Beaver Falls at 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays. Upcoming: July 11, Hopewell Alumni Band; July 18, Monaca Cornet Band. Rain location at Beaver County Christian School, behind 37th Street Park. Free. (724) 847-2808.

Rootz: A Green City Music Festival presented by Calliope, the Pittsburgh Folk Music Society, 11:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 12 at Mellon Park, Pittsburgh. Features local artists through 7 p.m.; national acts including Steve Forbert, and Rain Arbo & Daisy Mayhem from 7 p.m.; children’s tent and musical activities. Free. (412) 361-1915 or www.calliopehouse.org.

Sweetwater’s Sweet Jazz Summer Series, Wolcott Park, corner of Broad and Beaver streets, Sewickley, presents Tim Stevens Project, 6 to 8 p.m. July 20. Free. Cancelled, if raining. Upcoming: July 25, the Phoenix Jazz Project.

Hezekiah Walker, spring gospel fest presented by Groove Productions, 8 p.m. July 26 at the Byham Theater, downtown Pittsburgh. Tickets: $28 to $48. (412) 456-666 or www.pgharts.org.

“Una Bella Festa,” an evening of Italian food and music, 5 p.m. July 27 at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. Entertainment by young tenor Matt Morgan with Vito DiSalvo’s We Three and Aliquippa mandolin player Egidio Faiella. $25. (724) 643-9004.

POP, ROCK, BLUES, ETC.

Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com and (412) 323-1919, unless noted.

Bill Deasy, July 11, the Pint, Chester, W.Va. $10 and $12. (304) 387-3700.

Johnny Mathis, 8 p.m. July 11 and 12, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. $33.50 to $93.50. (412) 392-4900.

Steve Miller with Joe Cocker, 7:30 p.m. July 12, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $15 to $60.50.

Everlife and Drew Seeley, 3 p.m. July 13, Hartwood Acres, Hampton Township. $20 per car.

Van Hunt, 8:30 p.m. July 14, Hard Rock Cafe, Pittsburgh. $12 and $15.

Linkin Park with Chris Cornell, 2 p.m. July 18, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $40.75 to $70.75.

Blue Oyster Cult, 7:30 p.m. July 18, South Park Amphitheater, South Park Township. Free.

Dr. Dog, 9 p.m. July 18, Club Cafe, Pittsburgh. $15. www.ticketweb.com/clubcafe.

Crack the Sky, 7:30 p.m. July 19, New Hazlett Theater, Pittsburgh. $25.

Mickey Hart Band, 8 p.m. July 19, Palace Theatre, Greensburg. $30 to $35.

The Pink Spiders, 7 p.m. July 22, Mr. Small’s Theatre, Millvale. $10 and $12. (866) 468-3401.

Jimmy Buffett, 8 p.m. July 22, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. Sold out.

Steve Earle with Allison Moorer, 8 p.m. July 24, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. $31 to $42. (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org.

John Eddie, 9:30 p.m. July 25, the Pint, Chester, W.Va. $15.

Weird Al Yankovic, 8 p.m. July 26, Palace Theatre, Greensburg. $32 to $48.

Foo Fighters, 7:30 p.m. July 26, Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh. $27 to $47.

Pittsburgh Blues Festival, July 25 to 27, Hartwood Acres, Hampton Township, featuring Tab Benoit, Taj Mahal, Tommy Castro Band and Southern Culture on the Skids. July 25, free; July 26 and 27, $22 and $25. www.pghblues.com

The Police and Elvis Costello & the Imposters, 7:30 p.m. July 28, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown, $40, $90 and $200.

Vans Warped Tour, noon July 29, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $24.

American Idols Live, 7 p.m. July 29, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. $68.50, $54.50, $39.50.

Slipknot and Disturbed, 2 p.m. Aug. 2, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $25 to $49.50.

Toby Keith with Montgomery Gentry, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $43.75 and $69.75.

Black Crowes, 8 p.m. Aug. 5, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. $42.50 to $49.50. (412) 456-6666.

Bryan Adams, 8 p.m. Aug. 7, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. $27.50. (412) 456-6666.

Kansas with Blinding Edge, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse, Burgettstown. $59 to $79.

New American Music Union Festival Aug. 8 and 9 at SouthSide Works Pittsburgh, featuring Bob Dylan, Gnarls Barkley, the Raconteurs, the Roots, Spoon and the Black Keys. $49.50 general admission; $25 for students.

Poison with Dokken and Sebastian Bach, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $10 to $39.50.

Judas Priest with Heaven and Hell, 6 p.m. Aug. 16, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $20 to $100.

Brad Paisley with Jewel and Julianne Hough, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $24.75 to $54.50.

Neil Diamond, 8 p.m. Aug. 18, Mellon Arena Pittsburgh. $55, $85 and $120.

John Mayer, 7 p.m. Aug. 20, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $25, $37.50 and $55.

Maroon 5, Counting Crows and Sara Bareilles, 7 p.m. Aug. 21, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $25 to $125.

Styx and the Outlaws, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Consol Energy Park, Washington, Pa. $19.50 to $39.50.

Shooter Jennings, 8 p.m. Aug. 22, Rex Theatre, Pittsburgh. $22.

Billy Bob Thornton, 8 p.m. Aug. 24, Rex Theatre, Pittsburgh. $30.

Jonas Brothers, 7 p.m. Aug. 26, P-G Pavilion, Burgettsown. $25 to $65.

Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift, Aug. 30, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. TBA.

Motley Crue and Buckcherry, 5 p.m. Aug. 31, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $37.50 to $95.

3 Doors Down, Hinder and Finger Eleven, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $19 to $69.

Brooks & Dunn with ZZ Top, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $28.50 to $69.50.

Great Big Sea, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. $30 and $35. (412) 456-6666.

Martina McBride, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, P-G Pavilion, Burgettstown. $20 and $50.

Okkervil River, 8 p.m. Oct. 9, Mr. Small’s Theatre, Millvale. $15 and $17. (866) 468-3401.

Joe Satriani, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Palace Theatre, Greensburg. $43 to $60.

Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire, Oct. 17, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. On sale Aug. 2.

DANCES

Line, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Aliquippa Croatian Center, 2365 Concord St., Aliquippa. (724) 375-6322.

Line, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, SOI Club, New Brighton. $2 admission.

Ballroom, Latin and swing, 8 to 11 p.m. Sundays, Coraopolis VFW, Fifth Avenue and Mulberry Street. July 13, Frankie Carroll. July 20, no dance. (412) 771-5247.

Ballroom dancing, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Monaca VFW, 310 Sixth St., Monaca. July 16, Wally Merriman; July 23, The Monarchs. Admission: $7.

Jitterbug, swing, shag dancing hosted by the Steel City Boogie Club, 9 p.m. July 12 at the American Serbian Club, 2619 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa. Lesson at 8 p.m. Admission: $7; members, $4. (412) 561-7777.

Ballroom dancing, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 12 the SOI Club, New Brighton. Music by Wally Merriman. Admission: $7.

THEATER

“Shear Madness” at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera Cabaret, Pittsburgh. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 1 p.m. on select Thursdays. Continues through Sept. 28. Tickets: evenings: $39.50; matinees: $34.50. (412) 456-6666 or www.CLOcabaret.com.

“Mame” presented by the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, through July 13 at the Benedum Center, downtown Pittsburgh. Stars Michele Lee. Tickets: $18.50 to $59.50. (412) 456-6666 or www.pittsburghCLO.org.

“Guys and Dolls” presented by Comtra Theatre, July 11 to 26 at the theater on Route 19 in Cranberry Township. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $15. Reservations at: (724) 773-9896 or www.comtratheatre.com.

“Smokey Joe’s Cafe” presented by the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, July 15 through 20 at the Benedum Center, downtown Pittsburgh. Tickets: $18.50 to $59.50 (412) 456-6666 or www.pittsburghCLO.org.

“The Foreigner,” a comedy by Larry Shue, presented by the Bobcat Players, at 7:30 p.m. July 11 and 12, and July 17 to 19 in the Ed Schaughency Theater in Beaver High School, Beaver. Tickets $5 in advance at the Hostess Shoppe, Beaver and available at door. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. (724) 774-0583.

“Don’t Tell Mother,” presented by the Red Barn Players, July 11 and 12; July 17 to 19 and July 23 to 26 at the Red Barn Theater on Route 288 in Franklin Township. Shows at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Reservations at (724) 773-7150.

“It’s My Party and I’ll Die If I Want To” presented by the nonprofit McCaffery Mysteries Inc., at 7 p.m. July 19, Gaetano’s Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh. Tickets: $27.50 includes dinner, dessert, show, non-alcoholic drinks. Reservations: (800) 719-0998.

“Into the Woods,” Stephen Sondheim’s Tony-winning musical presented by the Center Theatre Company, July 25 and 26 and Aug. 1 and 2 as part of the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center’s summer season. All performances 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Student Union Building on the college’s Center Township campus. Tickets: $13. Information: (724) 773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu.

Broadway’s “Wicked” Sept. 3 to Oct. 5 at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Tickets: $29.50 to $79.50 sold at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, via (412) 456-4800 or www.wicked-pgharts.org.

“Pop Goes the Wiggles Live!” 3 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Mellon Arena Pittsburgh. Tickets: $18 to $38. (412) 323-1919.

AUDITIONS

Auditions for Comtra Theatre’s production of “Return to the Secret Garden” from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 13 at the theater on Route 19 in Cranberry Township. Adults and all ages needed. Show dates: Sept. 12 to 27. (724) 773-9896.

EXHIBITS

Edward Curtis’ “Native American Photographs,” through July 12 at Fein Art Gallery, 519 E. Ohio St., Pittsburgh, featuring photographs Curtis began taking of Native Americans in 1896.

The Center for Creative Arts Expression/Timothy E. Gehley Gallery, 1217 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls. Gallery hours: 3:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Free. (724) 847-5640 or www.centerforcreativeartsexpression.org.

“Mashings,” a showcase of robotic and mechatronic artwork by a group of Carnegie Mellon University undergraduate students, July 11 to 27 at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers Galleries, 477 Melwood Ave., Pittsburgh. Reception from 7 to 9 p.m. July 12. Part of the Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Biennial 2008 Exhibit. Free. www.pittsburghbiennial.org.

“Life on Mars,” the 2008 Carnegie International, through Jan. 11, at the Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland section of Pittsburgh. Organized by Douglas Fogle, the museum’s curator of contemporary art. Examines what it means to be human in the world today. Also at museum: “Abstract Art before 1950, Watercolors, Drawings, Prints and Photographs,” through Oct. 18, includes works by Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Giacomo Balla and Francis Picabia. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $15; seniors, $12; students/children, $11. (412) 622-3131 or www.cmoa.org.

“Piet (Mondrian) in Pittsburgh,” through Aug. 31, Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Admission: $15 for adults; $9 for seniors and $8 for students and children. www.warhol.org or (412) 237-8300.

5 Contemporary Masters exhibit to Sept. 13 at Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Features works of Leonare Tawney, Marek Cecula, Jonathan Bonner, John Cederquist and Steven Maslach. (412) 261-7003 or www.contemporarycraft.org.

Old Economy Village, Ambridge presents the Joy of Toys, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12. Explores toys of long ago. Regular village hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7; seniors (60 and older), $6; youth, ages 6 to 17, $5; under 6, free. (724) 266-4500 or www.oldeconomyvillage.org.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, presents “Chocolate!” Chocolate-themed plants, activities and displays explores world’s obsession with chocolate from chocolate trees to candy making. Butterfly Forest open. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 10 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $10; seniors and students with ID, $9; children, ages 2 to 18, $7; children, younger than 2 and member, free. (412) 622-6914 or www.phippsconservatory.org.

National Aviary, Allegheny Commons West, Pittsburgh’s North Side. Admission:$9; $8 for seniors and students; $7.50 for children 2 to 12; free for those under 2. (412) 323-7235, Ext. 209, or www.aviary.org.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh’s North Side. “LEMURtron,” which turns robots into musical instruments, through Sept. 7. Museum admission: $9; ages 2 to 18 and senior citizens, $8; under 2, free. Parking: $5. (412) 322-5058, Ext. 240, or www.pittsburghkids.org.

T-rex returns for “Dinosaurs in Their Time,” at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland section of Pittsburgh. Also at the museum: “In Harmony With Nature II: Photos by Donald M. Robinson to Sept. 14, Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $15; seniors, $12; ages 3 to 18 and full-time students, $11; under 3, free. (412) 622-3361 or www.carnegiemnh.org.

The Mattress Factory, 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh’s North Side, presents “Inner/Outer Space,” new installations by nine international artists to Jan. 11. Admission: $9; students, $6; seniors, $7. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. (412) 231-3169 or www.mattress.org.

Richmond Little Red School House, 4550 Dutch Ridge and Park roads, Brighton Township. Built in 1844 and used until 1950. Open from 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays through August. Tours by appointment. Free admission. (724) 843-9313.

Outrageous quilts and other works from Shawn Quinlan, exhibit at the Mendelson Gallery, 5874 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside continues to July 26. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. ( 412) 361-8664.

Beaver Area Heritage Museum, 1 River Road Extension, Beaver, summer exhibit, “Humble Beginnings-Rich Traditions,” features the story of the Michael Baker Corp., which began as a one-room operation in the old Penn-Beaver Hotel in Rochester and is now a worldwide, professional engineering firm. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Free admission; donations accepted. Weekday tour information: (724) 775-7174.

Gallery Crawl, Cultural District, downtown Pittsburgh, 5:30 to 9 p.m. July 11. Features art, live entertainment at 22 venues including Wood Street Galleries, SPACE, 707 Penn Gallery. Free. www.pgharts.org.

Zelienople Historical Society’s Passavant House and Buhl Museum tours at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through September. Admission: $3.50; children to age 18, $2.50. (724) 452-9457.

Titanic: the Artifact Exhibition through Sept. 1 at SportsWorks at the Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh’s North Side. Features more than 260 authentic artifacts and recreated rooms. Admission: $20, adults 13 and older; $15 children, 3 to 12; members, adults, 18 and older, $15; children, 3 to 17, $9. (412) 237-3400 or www.carnegiesciencecenter.org.

Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh’s North Side, Laser shows hourly every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Admission: $14; ages 3 to 12 and seniors, $10. New Imax films: “The Alps” and “Wild Oceans.” Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (412) 237-3400 or www.carnegiesciencecenter.org.

“A Panorama of Pittsburgh,” 19th century printed views, through Oct. 5 at the Frick Art Museum, 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. (412) 371-0600 or TheFrickPittsburgh.org.

SIGNINGS AND BOOK PARTIES

Art Rooney Jr. signs and discusses “Ruanaidh,” a book about his father, Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr., 7 p.m. July 23 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2705 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh.

“Breaking Dawn” parties, 9 p.m. Aug. 1, at the Barnes & Noble bookstores in Cranberry and North Fayette townships. Guests are encouraged to wear costume or prom attire for a party celebrating the midnight release of “Breaking Dawn,” the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight Saga” series. Event includes themed activities, trivia contests and dancing.

GARDEN TOURS

Beaver-Brighton Garden Tour, sponsored by Friends of the Beaver Area Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12. Features five gardens in Beaver and two in Brighton Township. Benefits the library. Tickets: in advance, $9, available at library at 100 College Ave.; tour day, $10, available at each garden and library. Light refreshments available at library. (724) 775-1132.

Drive-Yourself Tour presented by the Garden Club of Moon Township, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 12. Features six local gardens, three of which include water gardens. Tickets: tour only, $15; tour plus lunch at the Double Tree Hotel, $25. Advance reservations required for luncheon. Participants will stop at Moon Township Building at 9:30 a.m. July 12 for tickets and maps. Information and reservations: (412) 269-1048 or (724) 457-7364.

East Palestine Town and Country Garden Club Tour, noon to 8 p.m. July 18 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19 at four East Palestine area gardens. Also, mini-park with gift boutique. Tickets: advance tickets (includes box lunch) $8; day of tour tickets, $8 (no box lunch). Tickets available by calling: (330) 429-3325; (330) 853-0986 or (330) 426-2951.

FESTIVALS

Hopewell Township Parkfest ‘08, Community Park, Laird Avenue, July 11 to 13. Games, entertainment. July 12, teen night with disc jockey; July 12, Ruff Creek at 8:30 p.m.; July 13, Johnny Angel and the Halos at 8:30 p.m.; July 12 and 13, fireworks at 10:30 p.m. Hours: 5 to 11 p.m. July 11; 4 to 11 p.m. July 12 and 13. Free shuttle service from Hopewell Shopping Center, and Hopewell Elementary School on Kane Road. (724) 378-1460.

Center Township Community Days, 3 to 10 p.m. July 12 and 13, community park, Center Grange Road. Food booth, entertainment, craft booths, free kiddie rides and fireworks. (724) 774-0271.

BalloonQuest, July 15 to 20, at Scotland Meadows Park, off Route 224, Union Township. Featuring 20 to 25 hot air balloons, carnival rides, crafts, food, car show, bands and fireworks.

Zelienople Horsetrading Days, July 17 to 19, Main Street, Zelienople. Features: July 17, 7 p.m. horse parade; July 18, noon, beard and mustache contest, entertainment; July 19, morning, Paws in the Park; afternoon, children’s activities. www.horsetradingdays.info.

Slovenfest, SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, July 11 to 13 Ethnic food, music, culture of Slovenia, fireworks at dusk, July 12 (weather-permitting) Hours: noon to midnight July 11 and 12; 9:30 a.m. to midnight July 13. (724) 336-5180; (877) 767-5732 or www.snpjrec.com

Vanport Community Day, Vanport Fire Department, 435 Jefferson Ave. and surrounding parks, noon to 8 p.m. July 12. Parade at noon followed by firemen’s tribute at fire station; pet parade at 11:30 a.m. at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers parking lot, food. games. Free. (724) 774-8047.

New Galilee Community Days and Volunteer Fire Department Open House, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 12, New Galilee Fire Department, Routes 168 and 351. Community hall and brick memorial, 9 a.m.; award ceremony, noon; kids activities begin at 1 p.m.; 7 p.m. dance with disc jockey Jim Henry; 10 p.m. fireworks. Community wide yard sale. Free.

Cranberry Community Day, Cranberry Community Park, Route 19, Cranberry Township, 3 to 11 p.m. July 12. (724) 776-4806.

Independence Day Celebration, noon to 10 p.m. July 19, Independence Township Municipal Complex, 104 School Road. Features games, watermelon eating contest, rubber ducky race, crafts, food, silent auction, fireworks. All welcome. Free. (724) 378-3739.

Ambridge Greek Food Festival, July 23 to 26, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge. Entertainment includes Greek music and dance. Information: www.htgoc.org

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Annual Wine & Dine in the Park, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, 5 to 8:30 p.m. July 11, Robin Hill Park, Moon Township. Tickets: $30. (412) 262-6270.

Greenberg’s Train and Toy Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 and 13, Pittsburgh Expo Mart, Monroeville. Admission: $7; children, 12 and younger, free. (630) 279-4087 or www.GreenbergShows.com.

History Alive “How the West Was Lost For Blacks” program, 5 to 8 p.m. July 12, at the Frontier Living History Center at Providence Plantation Foundation, 300 Textor Hill Road, Evans City. Tickets: $10; children, 12 and younger, $5. optional dinner, (reservations required), $15, children, $7.50 (724) 538-8818 or www.frontier-history.org.

People of the Plantation: Meet the Soldier living history event, 1 to 4 p.m. July 13 at the Woodville Plantation, 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. Tickets: $5 for individuals; $10 per family. 412) 221-0348 or www.woodvilleplantation.org.

The International Jim Smith Fun Festival, July 17 to 20, at the Best Western Parkway Center Inn, Green Tree Road, Green Tree. A national gathering for people named Jim Smith, including a golf tournament, softball game, local bus tour, bingo and more. An informal “Welcome to Pittsburgh” picnic launches the event. (717) 259-7458.

Antiques and Garden Accents show and sale, presented by Zelienople Historical Society, July 18 and 19 on the lawn at Passavant House, 243 S. Main St., Zelienople. (724) 452-6471.

Big Knob Antique Tractor and Equipment Show, July 18 to 20, Big Knob Fairgrounds, Grange Road, New Sewickley Township. Tractors and equipment parade, games, pulls, cakewalks, hayrides, food, crafts. Hours: 3 to 6 p.m. July 18; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 19 and 20. Free admission. (724) 846-1808.

Gary Plassmeyer Memorial Horseshoe Tournament, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19 and 20, horseshoe courts, Bradys Run Park, Brighton Township. Sanctioned tournament, State card fee: $20. Spectators free. (724) 336-3664.

Sports cards and toy collectibles show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20, Sto-Rox Boosters Hall, 19 Furnace St., McKees Rocks. More than 30 dealers. Free admission. (412) 331-2178.