Friday, July 29, 2005

ThePittsburghChannel.com - What's up this weekend?

Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel"
Fri-Sun, Benedum Center, Downtown
pgharts.org
Bassmaster Classic

Weigh-in @ Mellon Arena, take-off @ Point, outdoors expo @ Convention Ctr., movies & fireworks @ PNC Park
2005bassmasterclassic.com
Toy, Comic & Childhood Collectibles Show

With Larry "Soup Nazi" Thomas, Butch "Eddie Munster" Patrick, original Batmobile
Sat-Sun, Pittsburgh Expo Mart, Monroeville
pittsburghtoyshow.com
51st Annual Fayette County Fair

Fri-Sun, County Fairgrounds, Dunbar
fayettefair.com
"This Filthy World" - John Waters one-man show

Sat, 8 pm, Byham Theater, Downtown
pgharts.org
Paul Robeson

Fri-Sun, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater Co., Downtown
pgharts.org or (412) 288-0358
Flavor Raspberry party

Sat, 9 pm, Touch Nightclub, Strip District
pghnightlife.com or (412) 392-3200
7th Annual Summer Safari party (21+)

Fri, 6:30-11:30 pm, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Highland Park
pittsburghzoo.com or (412) 665-3640
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre's "The False Servant"

Fri-Sun, Henry Heymann Theatre-Stephen Foster Memorial, Oakland
picttheatre.org
Jazz in the Garden

Sun, 1-3 pm, Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Oakland
phipps.conservatory.org
Greensburg Concert in the Park

Fri, 7 pm, St. Clair Park, Greensburg
greensburg.com
Late Night Cabaret at Theater Square
Fri: Shawnee Lake "A Little Bit Of Vegas"
Sat: Phat Man Dee
CLOcabaret.com or (412) 281-1264 ext. 237"
Candy Unwrapped"
- interactive exhibits, guest chefs, candy-making demos
Fri-Sun, Carnegie Science Center, North Side
CarnegieScienceCenter.org
Venture Outdoors: Family Canoeing

Sat, 10 am-noon, North Park Lake
ventureoutdoors.org
Ice Cream Blast

Sat, noon-4 pm, Nevin Arena at Lynch Field, Greensburg
www.co.westmoreland.pa.us
Carnegie Library Events
- Medieval Crafts & Games, Teddy Bear Picnic, more
Fri-Sun, various branches throughout Pittsburgh
carnegielibrary.org
Children's Museum Events
- Puppet Show, Brainstorm Challenge, Latina Show, Juggling & Magic
Fri-Sun, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side
pittsburghkids.org or (412) 322-5058
"Cinema In The Park" - Free Movies

Fri-Sun at Arsenal Park, Lawrenceville; Grandview Park, Mount Washington; Riverview Park, Observatory Hill; Schenley Park, Oakland
cityofpittsburgh.net
Gateway Clipper Cruises

gatewayclipper.com
Movies


Click on any movie to read a description and find out when it's playing.Click here to read reviews and watch trailers.
  • Batman Begins
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
  • Dark Water
  • Fantastic Four
  • Happy Endings
  • Herbie: Fully Loaded
  • Heights
  • Hustle & Flow
  • Mad Hot Ballroom
  • Madagascar
  • Me and You and Everyone We Know
  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith
  • Must Love Dogs
  • Mysterious Skin
  • Sky High
  • Stealth
  • The Bad News Bears
  • The Devil's Rejects
  • The Island
  • The Longest Yard
  • The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants
  • The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
  • War of the Worlds
  • Wedding Crashers


  • Concerts


    Check our concert calendar for maps, directions and ticket info.Friday
    PALUMBO CENTER: Kelly Clarkson
    SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT: Gavin DeGraw
    SOUTH PARK AMPHITHEATRE: Trent Willmon
    STATION SQUARE SUMMER JAM: Three Car Garage
    MR. SMALL'S THEATRE: Israel Vibration
    REX THEATRE: Nasty Boy record release party
    CLUB CAFE: Like Summer (early); Grapevine (late)Saturday
    HEINZ FIELD: Kenny Chesney
    BYHAM THEATER: John Waters
    MR. SMALL'S THEATRE: Vertical Horizon, Pat McGee Band
    REX THEATRE: Mushroom Head, Dope
    CLUB CAFE: Evan Dando (early); Reggae Cowboys(late)Sunday
    CHEVROLET AMPHITHEATRE: Clay Aiken
    HARTWOOD AMPHITHEATRE: Chris Botti
    Comedy


    IMPROV: Craig Shoemaker (Fri-Sat)
    improv.com or (412) 462-5233FUNNY BONE: Frank Santorelli (Fri-Sat)
    funnybonepgh.com or (412) 281-3130
    Sports


    Bassmaster Classic (Fri-Sun, various locations)
    2005bassmasterclassic.com
    Riverhounds vs. Wilmington at Falconi Field (Sat, 7:05 pm, Car Magnets)
    riverhounds.com or (724) 250-9555
    Dating


    Looking for a date? Visit our Dating page (powered by eHarmony). You can search for someone, see pictures of local singles, create a Personality Profile, get dating advice and check horoscope compatibility.
    Food


    Dining in? Visit our Food page and pick up some great recipes. You can share your favorites and read other Action News viewers' suggestions on our recipe discussion page.Dining out? Visit our "Rate A Restaurant" discussion page, where you can talk about local eateries and see which places other viewers recommend.
    Weather/Traffic


    If you're planning outdoor activities, how should you dress? Visit the Weather Watch 4 page for latest conditions. View up-to-the-minute Real-Time Traffic Conditions and avoid that frustrating Parkway backup.
    (Remember: The free South Sider Shuttle is now running on Carson Street.) You can also get door-to-door driving directions and maps to your destination.