Lyric Ackelson and her mom, Beth, of Butler are both appearing in Civic Light Opera's "A Little Night Music" through Sunday at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave.

Call 412-281-2822 for tickets.

WORTHINGTON - A car cruise-in will be held Saturday in conjunction with the Worthington Sesquicentennial.The car cruise will take place from 3 p.m. until dark at the Worthington Fire Hall, Route 422.The first 150 cars registered receive free entry and gifts.Music, food and a playground will be featured.For more information, call Jorn Jensen at 814-563-6331.

PITTSBURGH - Visitors to Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Omnimax Theater on Saturday will experience one of the greatest expeditions in modern times, the first complete descent of the Nile River, in a breathtaking new film "Mystery of the Nile."This new cinematic adventure documents the epic journey of a team of explorers who discovered the history, dangers and dependencies of the Nile.For 114 days, this team, led by Pasquale Scaturro and Gordon Brown, face nearly insurmountable challenges as they make their way 3,260 miles down the Blue Nile and Nile rivers, traversing three countries in some of the world's remotest regions. Deadly crocodiles and hippos, the world's most dangerous whitewater rapids, gunfire from bandits, malaria, and temperatures topping 120 degrees are just some of the obstacles they face."Mystery of the Nile" will start showing Saturday at the Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave. on Pittsburgh's North Shore across the street from Heinz Field.Parking is free with admission. For more information on hours, prices or show times call 412-237-3400.

GIBSONIA - The Grass Roots will perform 1960s and 1970s rock 'n' roll June 18 at the Kean Theatre on St. Barnabas campus.Their hits include "Midnight Confessions," "Wait a Million Years," "Live for Today," "Temptation Eyes" and "Two Divided by Love."Appearing with the Grass Roots will be original band member and lead vocalist Rob Grill.Tickets are $55. For reservations, call 724-443-0700.

BRADY TWP - Living history performer Richard Pawling will present "History Alive" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Jennings Environmental Education Center, Route 528 near the intersection of Routes 8 and 173.The dramatic performance will expose the many dangers of working below ground as Pawling takes on the persona of Irish coal miner Frank Kehoe and his life in 1902.For more information, call 724-794-6011.

CRANBERRY TWP - The Comtra Theatre will conduct auditions for "Jekyll and Hyde" and "Honk" at the theater on Route 19."Honk" auditions will be from 2;30 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The show will run Aug. 5 to 20."Jekyll" auditions will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m. June 25 and 6 to 9 p.m. June 26. The show will go on Aug. 26 to Sept. 10.For more information, call 724-773-9896.

The Associated Artists of Butler County will host a storytelling and book signing by author Al Aronowitz from 1 to 4 p.m. June 19 at the AABC Art Center, 344 S. Main St.His new book is "Bob Dylan and The Beatles: Volume One of the Best of the Blacklisted Journalist."Acoustic music will be provided by Chuck Moses.On display at the Art Center will be three different exhibits.In the mezzanine and underground galleries will be photography by Jennifer Gill. Displaying their work in the Rittelmann Gallery will be furniture designs by Jim Moose, mixed media by Deborah Lawrence Warner, glass by Laura Mae Greene, metal by Donna Kissinger, and paintings by Scott FrankWork from the after-school kids' program will be exhibited in the kid's and members' galleries. They will open June 17 with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m.For more information, call the Art Center at 724-283-6922.

PITTSBURGH - Two area musicians will play alongside Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musicians for the Community Side-By-Side program at 7 p.m. June 22 at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave.Playing with the symphony will be Bonnie Myers, first violin, who is orchestra director for the South Butler School District; and G. Warren Smith, first violin, who is a retired chemistry professor and university president involved in Butler County community development, Moraine Trails Council Boys Scouts of America, and Slippery Rock Borough Planning Commission.The program will include Felix Mendelssohn's overture to "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and Johannes Brahms' "Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra."Call 412-392-4900.

PITTSBURGH - Jazz in the Garden will take place June 26, July 31 and Aug. 28 at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park.The concerts will be held rain or shine from 1 to 3 p.m. in the conservatory's outdoor garden. Light refreshments will be available.Admission is free. Those attending are to take blankets or chairs.Performing will be:Puro Queso Jazz Quartet, June 26Ray Ryan Riverside Band, July 31Mike Tomaro, saxophonist, Aug. 28.Phipps is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with extended hours until 9 p.m. Fridays. Admission to the conservatory is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for senior citizens age 62 and older, $5.50 for students with ID, $4.50 for children ages 2 to 12 and free for children younger than 2.For more information, call 412-622-6914.