The Pittsburgh Philharmonic Mini-Series begins with “Famous Finales — Any Last Words?” at 8 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Succop Theater. Tickets are $15; students pay $10. Senior citizens can get a $2 discount. Call 724-284-8505.

Slippery Rock University

• The Performing Arts Series opens with “Simply Sinatra” starring Steve Lippia and featuring the SRU Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the University Union. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for senior citizens, $18 for youths and $8 for SRU students. Call 724-738-2018.

• Three SRU voice students and one SRU voice alumni will join the chorus for the Pittsburgh Opera company’s upcoming presentations of Verdi’s “Aida,” Saturday and Oct. 15, 18 and 20 at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave. Tickets are $12.75 to $179. Call 412-456-6666.

• SRU dance faculty will present their latest choreographic works during the “Faculty and Guest Artist Concert” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Butler County Community College’s Succop Theater.