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Oct. 1

Mountain Playhouse presents "The Bible: The Complete Works of God (Abridged)" at 2 and 8 p.m. The play continues through Oct. 12. 814-629-9201

Oct. 2

August Wilson's "Radio Golf" begins its run at 8 p.m. at the O'Reilly Theater, Downtown. It runs through Nov. 2. 412-316-1600

Oct. 3

• "Magic Tree House: The Musical" takes the stage at 7 p.m. today and 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Byham Theater, Downtown. 412-456-6666

• Tastes of Distinction 2008: with a wine and food tasting at 6 p.m. and art auction at 7:30 p.m. at

• Laube Hall, Freeport, benefits Alle-Kiski HOPE Center. 724-543-1180, ext. 2 or 3.

Oct. 4

• Opera Theater of Pittsburgh presents "Djamileh" at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and today at Artifacts in the West End. 412-456-6666

• Westmoreland Museum of American Art's Women's Committee present the "Art in the Kitchen" home tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 724-837-1500, ext. 33

• Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, celebrates 40th anniversary season with Inaugural Y108 Thrillbilly Country Bash at 4 p.m. with LeeAnn Womack, Lost Trailers, Chris Higbee Project, NOMaD and Sarah Marince. 724-353-1511.Burtner House Harvest Festival will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Burtner House, Natrona Heights. 724-224-7999.

• Malibu Cruising to Margaritaville benefit featuring "The Buffettman" Tom Watt will be 7-11 p.m. at Laube Hall, Freeport. 724-226-7178.

Oct. 5

• Broadway star Linda Eder sings with the PIttsburgh Symphony Pops at 2:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall, Downtown. She also performs Oct. 2-4. 412-392-4900

• Seton Hill University Theatre presents "Anton in Show Business" at 2 p.m. at Reeves Theater on the campus. The show runs Oct. 3-11. 724-828-4241

• Washington's Encampment, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War, continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The re-enactment events started 9 a.m. Saturday at Boyce Park, Plum. 724-325-1526.

• Safety Day and Open House at West Deer Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3, Route 910. Fire extinguisher and vehicle rescue demonstrations, equipment displays, free helmets and safety information. 724-443-3351.

Oct. 6

• "The Express: The Ernie Davis Story," based on the story of the first black Heisman Trophy winner, opens in theater Oct. 10.

• 2008 Fall Face-Off Hockey Tournament: continues through Oct. 9 with 16 high schools competing at

• Bladerunners in Harmar and Shadyside Academy in Fox Chapel. The benefit started Oct. 6. 412-784-4144.

Oct. 7

The Australian Pink Floyd performs at 8 p.m. at the Benedum Center, Downtown. 412-456-6666

Oct. 8

Baritone Patrizio Buanne performs at 8 p.m. at the Benedum Center. 412-456-6666

Oct. 9

• "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," opens with a 7:30 p.m. show at Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. In runs through Feb. 1. 412-456-6666

• The Bacon Brothers, actor Kevin and older brother Michael, perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-836-8000

• Actor Kevin Bacon and older brother Michael perform at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. 724-836-8000.

Oct. 10

• Ballet Maribor's "Radio and Juliet" opens the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts with shows at 7 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at Byham Theater. The festival, with eight world premieres, runs through Oct. 25. 412-456-6666

• The Oak Ridge Boys perform at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Palace. 724-836-8000

Oct. 11

• Famed violinist Sarah Chang performs with the Pittsburgh Symphony at 8 p.m. Oct. 10 and today at Heinz Hall. 412-392-4900

• Joe Satriani, with special guest Mountain, performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace. 724-836-8000

• Hay Day at Hartwood at Hartwood Acres, Hampton. Hay rides, pony rides, music, hay maze, art and crafts and more. 412-350-5928.

• Fall Foliage Hike in Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights. 724-224-4102.

Oct. 12

• The Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights will illuminate several Downtown buildings, the Cathedral of Learning and nearly 20 churches each evening through Nov. 20.

• Fort Ligonier Days wrap up. The festival, which this year marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Ligonier, run Oct. 10-12. 724-238-9701

• Go on a Fall Foliage Hike at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve in Fox Chapel. 412-963-6100.

• "Hogs for Dogs" bike ride to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will begin at 11 a.m. Gatto's Cycle Shop. 724-274-4474.

Oct. 13

The three brothers of Hanson come to the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead for a 7:30 p.m. show. 412-323-1919

Oct. 14

Check out "1958" at The Andy Warhol Museum, North Side, which looks at the year the city last celebrated a big anniversary. The exhibit runs from Oct. 4-Jan. 11. 412-237-8300

Oct. 15

Brooks & Dunn, ZZTop and Rodney Atkins, perform at the Post Gazette Pavilion, Burgettstown, in a show rescheduled from Sept. 12. 412-323-1919

Oct. 16

• Acclaimed mystery writer Walter Mosley speaks at 7:30 p.m. at the Byham Theater. 412-456-6666

• Apple Hill Playhouse in Delmont presents "Lucky Stiff" at 8 p.m. The show continues through Nov. 1. 724-468-5050

• The Collective Jazz Octet performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. 724-837-1500, ext. 27

Oct. 17

• Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson perform at 6 p.m. at Mellon Arena. 412-323-1919

• Charlie Prose performs at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Palace. 724-836-8000

Oct. 18

• Broadway star Elaine Stritch presents her one-woman show "At Liberty" at 8 p.m. at the Charity Randall Theater, Oakland. 412-394-3353

• Flatwoods Productions presents "Rehearsal for Murder" at 7 p.m. at the theater in Flatwoods. The show runs Oct. 17-19. 724-366-7923

• Octoberfest today and Oct. 19 in Kennedy Park, Vandergrift. 724-567-7391.

• Owl Class at Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center, Natrona Heights. 724-224-4102.

• Fall Festivaland chicken barbecue at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church, Fawn.

Oct. 19

• The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrates the city's 250th anniversary with a new work, presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 and 2:30 p.m. today. 412-392-4900

• "Painting in the United States: 1943-1949" exhibit ends its run at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. 724-837-1500

• The 8th Annual Totally Sports Party at West Leechburg Fire Hall. Watch the Steelers play Cincinnati on two 12-foot screens and benefit the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. 724-567-6680.

Oct. 20

"The Secret Life of Bees," based on the popular novel, is in theaters now, starring Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifah

Oct. 21

Check out "Gravity of Light" at the Pipe Building in the Strip, part of the Festival of Firsts. The light exhibit is open Oct. 10-30. 412-456-6666

Oct. 22

Spain's Theater of the Senses presents "The Echo of the Shadow," part of the Festival of Firsts, at 7 p.m. at the Ellis School Armory, Shadyside. 412-456-6666

Oct. 23

• Joan Osborne performs at 8 p.m., with opening act Matt Morris, at Mr. Smalls Theater, Millvale. 412-821-4447

• The Skyliners, Sounds of The Duprees and Swing City Orchestra perform at 8 p.m. at the Palace. 724-836-8000

Oct. 24

• Pittsburgh Opera presents "Samson and Dalila" at 8 p.m. at the Benedum Center. The show runs Oct. 18, 21, 24 and 26. 412-456-6666

• Steel City Con, a toy, comic and collectible show, runs today through Oct. 26 at Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena, Harmar, 412-213-0224

Oct. 25

• Smokey Robinson performs at 8 p.m. at the Benedum Center. 412-456-6666

• Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Journeys 8 p.m. at the Palace. 724-837-1850

• A Ventriloquist and Illusionist will be featured at a Halloween Show at 6:30 p.m. at the Casino Theatre in Vandergrift. 724-567-5049.

Oct. 26

• The Pittsburgh Symphony performs with violinist Arabella Steinbacher at 2:30 p.m. There also are shows Oct. 24-25. 412-392-4900

Oct. 27

• Pittsburgh International Children's Theater's "If You Give a Pig a Pancake" completes its regional run with a 10:15 a.m. show at the Byham Theater. Other performances are Oct. 29 and Oct. 23-26. 412-456-1390

Oct. 28

City Theater presents "Long Story Short" at 7 p.m. at the South Side theater. The show runs Oct. 23-Nov. 16. 412-431-2489

Oct. 29

Angelique Kidjo performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Byham Theater. 412-456-6666

Oct. 30

• The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus comes to Mellon Arena 7 p.m. today, with shows through Nov. 2. 412-323-1919

• Magician David Caserta presents Haunted Illusions at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace. 724-836-8000

• Illusionist David Caserta presents Haunted Illusions at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. 724-836-8000.

Oct. 31

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