Bill Burr Performs Standup at Heinz Hall; Free Admission to Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Thurs., 10/22/15)

1) You probably know someone who is a misanthrope—a person who doesn’t like people. And to the casual listener, that’s what comedian Bill Burr might seem to be. He’s got a last name that fits his cynical style, which involves buzzing away like a dentist’s burr into the human foibles of just about everybody. It would be hard to name a personality type, body type, or demographic group that he hasn’t mocked mercilessly … and yet the crowds keep coming, and they laugh. Maybe it’s because he does it all with a big infectious grin, like the class clown in high school who couldn’t stop clowning. Which in fact may be what he really is. Burr hosts a weekly web series called “The Monday Morning Podcast.” He has a new animated TV series, “F Is for Family,” that will debut on Netflix in December. And before that he’ll be drilling a few molars live at Heinz Hall. Two shows, 7 and 9:30 p.m. 600 Penn Ave., Cultural District. (MV)

2) Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Oakland is offering free admission every Thursday evening in October thanks to UPMC Health Plan. Enjoy exhibits about different cultures, animals, dinosaurs, minerals, nature and ancient Egypt, etc. 3 – 8 p.m. 4400 Forbes Ave.

3) The Pens take on the Dallas Stars in a 7 p.m. game at the Consol Energy Center. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown.

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