TODAY

SOUTH SIDE: Advance tickets are available for the fifth annual Sample of Station Square co-hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society and Station Square, from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 6. A special passport allows people to access sampling stations set up in participating restaurants and shops. The event includes live entertainment, raffles and furry, four-legged special guests, plus a Dessert After Party on the Gateway Clipper Fleet's Party Liner. Proceeds benefit the animal shelter. Call 412-321-4625, ext. 248, or visit www.wpahumane.com.

TOMORROW

DOWNTOWN: Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra presents a Bach's Lunch Concert at 12:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 615 Grant St. Harpist Gretchen van Hoesen and oboist Jim Gorton of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra perform. Lunch is at 11:45 a.m. Suggested donation is $10. Box lunches can be ordered at least a day in advance at pgh.bachs.lunch@gmail.com. For more information, call 412-736-3678.

DOWNTOWN: The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion presents "Every Vote Counts," a free, nonpartisan panel discussion emphasizing voter rights, registration and education, from noon to 2 p.m. at the YWCA, 305 Wood St. WQED's Chris Moore is moderator. Panelists include Sophie Masloff, former Pittsburgh mayor; Tim Stevens, of B-PEP, or Black Political Empowerment Project; Pamela Irwin, of the American Civil Liberties Union; Celeste Taylor, of B-PEP and Everybody Vote; and David Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Call Kirsten Womack at 412-255-1244.

WEDNESDAY

HIGHLAND PARK: The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy sponsors A Walk in the Woods at 6:30 p.m. in Highland Park, beginning at the Entry Garden fountain. Some hikes are on uneven terrain with moderate difficulty. Join knowledgeable park docents and learn about park history, activities and ecology. For more information, call 412-682-7275.

OAKLAND: The University of Pittsburgh's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute holds open houses from 10 a.m. to noon today and Aug. 6, with information sessions on the fall 2008 term starting at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The institute, which offers courses and special programs for adults 55 and older, is on the Fourth Floor of the Cathedral of Learning, in the College of General Studies. Call 412-624-7308 or visit www.cgs.pitt.edu/osher

UPTOWN: Duquesne University presents Summertime Jazz With Soul at 7:30 p.m. at Academic Walk on the university campus, 600 Forbes Ave. The concert features performances by nationally renowned artists such as jazz guitarist Jimmy Bruno, Pittsburgher B.E. Taylor and bassist Bob Babbitt, a legendary Motown studio musician. To register and for ticket information, call 412-396-6209 or e-mail alumnionline@duq.edu.

THURSDAY

UPTOWN: A free TeleCommunity youth art show called "Historical Mystery Network" is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow in the lobby of College Hall, Duquesne University campus, 600 Forbes Ave. The show features computer graphics, animation, mixed media, video and other digital projects created by area public and parochial school students in conjunction with university students.

FRIDAY

HILL DISTRICT: Hill House Association and Gateway Health Plan co-host an After the Fourth Job Fair Explosion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the James F. Henry Hill House Center's Kaufmann Auditorium, 1835 Centre Ave. Participants are to bring photo I.D., Social Security cards, and birth or baptismal certificates. For more information, call Lee Hayes at 412-697-4681.

NORTH SIDE, DOWNTOWN: The Manchester Craftsmen's Guild hosts a free Sculptural Summer Family Day from 4 to 9 p.m. at the guild facility, 1815 Metropolitan Ave., North Side. Among activities, visitors can view art created by students as well as works featured in an exhibition called "Space and Place." The exhibit, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 5, has two locations: at the guild facility, and at 800 Penn Ave., Cultural District. For more information, call 412-322-1773, ext. 378.

SATURDAY

NORTH SIDE: The North Side/North Shore Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Celebration in the Park from noon to 5 p.m. at East Allegheny Commons, East Ohio Street and Cedar Avenue. Children and families can explore the North Side's many landmarks as the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh launches Pittsburgh's first-ever Where Is Allegheny City? Treasure Hunt, an interactive, family-friendly cell phone scavenger hunt. Participants need to pick up a free treasure map and bring their cell phones. For more on the hunt, call 412-322-5058, ext. 219, or visit www.whereisalleghenycity.org.

OAKLAND: Human Race Yoga and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy offer free yoga sessions at Schenley Plaza, off Forbes Avenue, from 11 a.m. to noon. A limited number of mats are available. For more information, call 412-682-7275, or visit www.humanraceyoga.com or www.schenleyplaza.org.

OVERBROOK: Fairhaven United Methodist Church, 2415 Saw Mill Run Blvd., holds a Community Fun Fest with games, food and a bake sale, from 2 p.m. to dusk in the church parking lot. Game and food tickets are 25 cents each. Call 412-884-0616.

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