Showcase | May 16, 2013
BEST BETS
LYNDORA — The band Apples & Airplanes of Raleigh, N.C., featuring Jade Werth of Butler, will return to Butler for the first time since opening for Rusted Root last February.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
NIGHTLIFE
A sock hop-themed oldies dance is planned for 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Meridian Veterans Club, 125 Veterans Club Road, Butler Township. Music by Marty Tack. Snacks provided. Admission is $7. Call 724-283-1867.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
SOUNDS OF MUSIC
SRU series features tunes of Sinatra, Denver, New Christy Minstrels
SLIPPERY ROCK — Five musical events comprise the 2013-14 Slippery Rock University Performing Arts Series.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
‘Honest’ Concert
Nashville-based singer/songwriter Shannon Labrie will be performing in support of her debut CD, “Just Be Honest,” at 8 p.m. Friday at the Center of Harmony, 253 Mercer St., Harmony. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.50. Call 724-400-6044 or visit thecenterofharmony.com/event/shannon-labrie-concert.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
ART
Associated Artists of Butler County features its Spring Show and Sale opening Friday with a floral design competition and ikebana floral display from noon to 9 p.m. The show will continue through June 21. The deadline for digital submissions for the first outdoor sculpture competition, which will present a $5,000 guaranteed purchase award to the winner, is Friday. Hours are noon to 6 p.m.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
COLLEGES
The performing arts series hosts the final event in the season, Pittsburgh Philharmonic's “Romeo and Juliet,” at 8 p.m. Friday in the Succop Theater. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens, and $10 for students. Call 724-284-8505 or visit www.bc3.edu/theater.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
FILM
Tuesdays@2 will show “The Descendants” at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Kean Theatre at St. Barnabas, Washington Place, 5847 Meridian Road, Gibsonia. At the same site, Wednesdays@1 will show “Gone” at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to benefit the free care fund. Call 724-444-5326.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
Glass adds to spectacle of summer flower show
PITTSBURGH — Phipps Conservatory's summer flower show called “Glass in the Gardens” runs through Oct. 6, featuring the talents of Pittsburgh-based glass artists.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
MUSEUMS & MORE
Harmony Museum on Mercer Street in Harmony offers guided tours that include the 1809 main museum building and wine cellar and a neighboring early 19th century house, both built by the communal Harmony Society, and a Mennonite log house. Tours are offered 1 to 4 p.m. daily except Mondays. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, and $3 for youth ages 6 to 17.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
MUSIC
Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road, Gibsonia,hostsChuck Blasko and The Vogues on Saturday. Tickets start at $33. Call 724-444-5326 or visit www.KeanTheatre.com.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
OUTDOORS
Moraine State Park will host its first kayak paddle of the season from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Register for a specific location. An entry-level paddle is set from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Call 724-368-8811.

Showcase | May 16, 2013
THEATER
Butler Little Theatre's production of “The Fox on the Fairway” runs through Saturday at the theater at One Howard St. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. today and 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10. Call 724-287-6781.