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{WORDS} What a résumé has Anne Waldman. Born in New Jersey, in 1945, the much-honored poet grew up on the Beats and jazz; in the ’70s, she cofounded, with Allen Ginsberg, Colorado’s Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, and was poet-in-residence on Bob Dylan’s legendary Rolling Thunder Revue tour. The New York- and Colorado-based Waldman, who’s published more than 40 books, is known for her performative readings. Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers series hosts her tonight, at the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium. Bill O’Driscoll 8:30 p.m. Schenley Plaza, Oakland. Free. 412624-6508 or www.pgh writerseries.wordpress.com
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{COMEDY} It’s National Coming Out Day. Even if coming out isn’t on your to-do list this week, the holiday’s a good excuse
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to visit Arcade Comedy Theater for Coming Out for Comedy, tonight’s celebratory line-up of LGBTQ performers. Arcade regular Mike Buzzelli presents talent including Chrissy Costa, Abby Denton, Brian Edward, Ian Insect, Stacy Keene, Christine Marie, John Pridmore and Carl Schimmel. BO 8 p.m. 811 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $5-10. www. arcadecomedytheater.com
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{COMEDY} Six regulars on the local improv scene have teamed for two nights of sketch comedy called Rein in the People. The show, at Steel City Improv Theater, features “obnoxiously eccentric characters, wildly uncomfortable group situations and sage-worthy words of wisdom from taxidermy animals …” The nine sketches, plus songs and music, are by Ben Amiri, Nicole Antonuccio, Dillon Diatlo, Greg Gillotti, Tessa Karel and Travis Koury. BO 10 p.m. Also 10 p.m. Sat., Oct. 12. 5950 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. $7. www.reininthepeople.com
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CHEF’S SELECTION PALATE PLEASERS
Calling all college students: Take a break from Supercuts and get a free haircut for a reason by visiting Daniel Allende at his two-day popup hair salon, Gloryhair. As a member of San Franciscobased collective Future Farmers, this Carnegie Mellon grad student has exhibition credits at venues including the Guggenheim. Tonight and tomorrow only, Gloryhair offers hairstyles that flirt with the line between conformity and nonconformity, while drawing inspiration from the political and stylistic aspects of hair. Brett Wilson 10 p.m. Also 1-6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 12 (DJ set at 10 p.m.). 5139 Penn Avenue, Garfield. Free. www.danallende.com
Our political leaders might be fiddling while the planet burns. But some folks have boldly pursued renewable energy. On today’s 2013 Pittsburgh Solar Tour, the group PennFuture showcases 22 properties that have gone solar. Buildings on the free tour are mostly in and near Pittsburgh; other communities include Moon Township, Rochester and Bentleyville. Start the self-guided tour at any property. One stop includes activities for kids;