CRANBERRY TWP — Cranberry Township's free, five-concert Thursdays in the Park series begins July 17 and runs through Aug. 14. The concerts start at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Amphitheatre in Community Park, Route 19.

Performers include:

Michael Christopher, country music band, July 17

Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh, chamber music for wind instruments, July 24

Kardaz, six-member pop rock band, July 31

Stickers, three brothers playing country music, Aug. 7

School of Rock, student performance, Aug. 14.

Take chairs or blankets. Food will be sold the Rotary Club.

PENN TWP — A Mega Cruise is planned for Saturday by the Penn Township Volunteer Fire Department.Gates will open at noon, rain or shine, at the Butler County Airport.Music will be provided by Phil Lense. Fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m.Food, beverages and raffles are planned.Cruise cars get in free. Otherwise admission is $2.Call 724-766-5847 for information.

EAST BRADY — The East Brady Riverfest will have its 29th annual event July 18 to 20 at Graham Field, Verner Street.The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.Included will be children's activities, live music, karaoke, fireworks, an auction, games, a clown show and contests.

BUTLER TWP — The Summer Dramatics Project presents “Seussical the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 and 2 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Succop Theatre at Butler County Community College.Summer Dramatics is for youths ages 10 to 24.Tickets are $12 and $10 and available at May's Music Shoppe. For information, call 724-287-4214 or 724-355-9647.

A Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's partner, The Office of Public Art, will host a conversation about the arts in Butler County from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at The Art Center, 344 S. Main St.Butler County artists and arts organizations are invited to a brown bag lunch and information exchange with the Office of Public Art, which will give a 15-minute presentation about programs that are open to everyone in the region, including the Pittsburgh Artist Registry, Pittsburgh Art Places, and the Artist Opportunities List.Then the first eight respondents will have five minutes to talk about their work or recent projects.To respond, call 412-391-2060, Ext. 237, or send e-mail to opaeducation@pittsburghartscouncil.org.

FRAZER TWP, Allegheny County — Star Parties, sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh, will begin about 8:50 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Regional Park near Russellton.The parties are held weather permitting. Call 724-224-2510 for information.

PITTSBURGH — Free JazzLive concerts are held Tuesdays in July at the Agnes Katz Plaza at the corner of Penn Avenue and Seventh Street. For information, call 412-456-6666.

ALLISON PARK — The Three Rivers Storytelling Festival is set for Aug. 8 and 9 at the Winchester Thurston School's North Campus, 4225 Middle Road.Most activities are free with the exception of the seniors lunch and workshops. Workshop registration is available at 412-449-9373 or at www.3rstf.org.