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Creatures of the Night, a non-scary Halloween adventure that features larger-than-life costumed nocturnal creatures, is planned for Oct. 25 at the Succop Nature Park in Penn Township and Oct. 26 at the Buffalo Creek Nature Center in Sarver.
Programs are at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. both days.
Registration is required and there is a cost. Call 412-963-6100 or visit www.aswp.org/pages/succop.
CRANBERRY TWP — “The Season of Joy” art show will be presented by the Cranberry Artists Network Nov. 8 to Dec. 21 in the Back Hall Gallery at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road.The reception for the show is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free.Visit www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com for more information.
PITTSBURGH — On Oct. 25, visitors to the National Aviary can search high and low for the most iconic and interesting birds, bits of history, works of art, and architectural features on a family-friendly scavenger hunt.The event is included with admission.Each person who completes the scavenger hunt will be entered to win prizes, like admission passes and National Aviary swag.Other activities at the aviary include “Owls, Vultures, and Bats” this month and Owl-o-Ween from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 26, included with admission, which is $17 for adults and $16 for senior citizens age 60 and older and children ages 2 to 12.The aviary is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 412-323-7235 or visit www.aviary.org.
PITTSBURGH — ChemFest, an annual celebration of National Chemistry Week in partnership with the American Chemical Society, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Carnegie Science Center.ChemFest is included with general admission and includes dozens of activities for the whole family under this year's theme “Marvelous Metals.”For more information, visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org or call 412-237-3400.
Butler County Symphony Orchestra's next concert in its 2019-20 season will be “Disney in Concert Around the World” on Nov. 2.The evening will include animation and songs from movies such as “The Little Mermaid,” Aladdin” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Butler Intermediate High School auditorium.For tickets or more information, visit butlersymphony.org or call 724-283-1402.
LYNDORA — The sounds, sights and energy of The Beatles are featured in Hard Days Night, one of the top-rated Beatles tribute groups coming to Lyndora in November.The group has been invited to Liverpool, England, to perform during International Beatles Week.The show will be Nov. 16 at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave.Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and the performance beginning at 8 p.m.Tickets are $35 per person and include a buffet dinner. Seating is reserved.Call 724-287-0021 for tickets or more information.
BUTLER TWP — Sing Hosanna! will stage “Newsies the Musical” Nov. 8, 9 and 10 at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 10.Tickets are $15, and seats are not reserved. Tickets are available at May's Music Shoppe.Call 724-290-8900 for more information.
