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Jesse Factor presents The Marthaodyssey at Kelly Strayhorn Theater Credit: Photo: Anita Buzzy Prentiss

Thu., Nov. 7

MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
Pop Evil, Bad Wolves, Sierra Pilot, and Oni. 6:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $48-131. roxiantheatre.com/shows

FILM • SEWICKLEY
Queering the Documentary: An Evening with Filmmaker Connor Lee O’Keefe. 7 p.m. Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center. 418 Walnut St., Sewickley. Free. Registration required. thelindsaytheater.org

THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Beauty and the Beast. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 10.  Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $17.50-67.25. trustarts.org

MUSIC • NORTH SIDE
Shower Curtain, Valleyview, and Adam’s Purse. 8 p.m. The Government Center. 715 East St., North Side. $10. thegovernmentcenter.com

Bernard Allison, part of Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour Credit: Photo: Courtesy of Doug Deutsch

MUSIC • MUNHALL
Ruf Records has left its mark on modern blues history as one of the most influential names in the genre. The label takes the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall stage for a 30th anniversary tour featuring guitarist Samantha Fish and blues rockers Canned Heat. Mitch Ryder, Bernard Allison, and Ghalia Volt’s One Woman Band will also perform for what’s described as “not just a celebration of the label’s past, but a testament to its ongoing commitment to preserving and advancing the blues tradition.” 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $49.75-79.75. librarymusichall.com

MUSIC • OAKLAND
Goose. 8 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. $39-75. peterseneventscenter.com

Fri., Nov. 8

CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Find everything you need for your animal companion and more when the Pittsburgh Pet Expo returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The family-friendly, multi-day event features two acres of exhibits, industry experts, vendors, and other activities covering a wide variety of creatures, from dogs and cats to reptiles. Watch grooming and agility competitions, marvel at “high-flying dogs, performing pigs and racing turtles,” or find a new friend through on-site rescue organizations. 5-9 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 10. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $6-12. pghpetexpo.com

MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Chicago: The Musical in Concert. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun.. Nov. 10. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $25-107. trustarts.org

DANCE • EAST LIBERTY
Jesse Factor presents The Marthaodyssey. 7:30-9 p.m. Continues through Sat., Nov. 9. Kelly Strayhorn Theater. 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Pay What Moves You $20-35. kelly-strayhorn.org

FILM • LAWRENCEVILLE
Cult-O-Rama: Waters’ World with Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. 9 p.m. Row House Cinema. 4115 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $16.50. rowhousecinemas.com

Sat., Nov. 9

Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer at David L. Lawrence Convention Center Credit: Photo: Courtesy of Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer

MARKET • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $5-10, free for kids 12 and under. pghvintagemixer.com

TOUR/ART • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Clay Pittsburgh invites art lovers to a special event showcasing the city’s various ceramic artists. The self-guided Pittsburgh Potters Tour spans 18 stops in Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Homestead, Sewickley, and more, including privately-owned studios and shops, as well as the Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media, Community College of Allegheny County, and Sweetwater Center for the Arts. See what participating artists have in store, and enter to win donated pieces at each stop. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 10. Multiple locations. Free. claypittsburgh.org/tour

FILM • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Sound + Image presents Essential Pittsburgh: Roger Jacoby. 7 p.m. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $8. trustarts.org

FASHION • HOMESTEAD
Rhinestone Steel: Queer Fashion Show. 7 p.m. The Glitterbox Theater. 210 W. Eighth Ave., Homestead. theglitterboxtheater.com

COMEDY • ALLENTOWN
Carmen Esposito. 8 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $25. bottlerocketpgh.com

OPERA • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Opera presents Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 17. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $15-169. pittsburghopera.org

MUSIC • MILLVALE
Animal Scream Vinyl Release Party with Ames Harding and the Mirage, Chariot Fade, Jackson Scott, and Morgan Erinaat. 8:30 p.m. Doors at 8 p.m. The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. mrsmalls.com

Sun., Nov. 10

MUSIC • UPTOWN
Kacey Musgraves with Lord Huron and Nickel Creek. 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. $37-193. ppgpaintsarena.com

MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Michigander with Cece Coakley. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $20. thunderbirdmusichall.com

Mon., Nov. 11

TALK • OAKLAND
Moriarty Science Seminar: Genomics, Informatics, and Conservation with Keith Crandall. 12-1 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. Livestream available. carnegiemnh.org

MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
Eric Benét. 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Doors at 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $75-90. citywinery.com/pittsburgh

Tue., Nov. 12

LIT • MILLVALE
Meet the Author: Toxic High by Don Ammon. 7-9 p.m. Harold’s Haunt. 142 Grant St., Millvale. Free. haroldshaunt.wixsite.com/haroldshaunt

MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Some Enchanted Evening with Benny Benack III, Stella Cole, and Jabu Graybeal. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $29-49. trustarts.org

MUSIC • SOUTH SIDE
The Slaps with Noah Pope and Shane T. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Club Cafe. 56-58 South 12th St., South Side. $18. ticketweb.com

Wed., Nov. 13

FILM • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Three Rivers Film Festival. 7 p.m. Continues through Wed., Nov. 20. $5-50, $20-200 for special nights, $150-200 for passes. filmpittsburgh.org

Allie X at Spirit Credit: Photo: Courtesy of 2b Entertainment

MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Allie X with Violet Chachki. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. Tickets start at $29. spiritpgh.com