The Record, Bergen County, NJ

Dance

* ACCEPT ME The Gold School Dance Art presents a group of young dancers (ages 6 to 18) who will perform the anti-bullying show, "... accept Me," to promote tolerance and acceptance. Uses dance, spoken words and visual media.

Kids

* BEETLE MANIA A celebration of both The Beatles' music and beetle science, Beetle Mania will teach visitors about four garden-variety beetles at outdoor beetle-centric learning stations. A family-fun event, learn about beetle metamorphosis and the best (and worst) beetles for your garden. Also, stroll through the arboretum and listen to The British Invasion Tribute Band.

Comdey

* DAVE ANDREWS With his signature hat and guitar, comedian Dave Andrews is known for his impressions and one-liners. He is a frequent performer for Carnival Cruise Lines.

Music

* NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE CONCERT Robert Mirabel, two-time Grammy Award winner, will perform. Also known as Taos Pueblo, he has become a leading proponent of Native American flute on the world music scene.

Things to Do

* CODEY BOOK SIGNING Former Gov. Richard J. Codey will talk about his new memoir, "Me, Governor?: My Life in the Rough-and-Tumble World of New Jersey Politics." He recounts his time as the "accidental governor" in his book.

Activities

* AND THEN THERE WAS NUN The Park Players, a community, nonprofit theater company, will present a dinner-theater production of a murder mystery. "And Then There Was Nun" revolves around nuns who are trapped on a weekend retreat at the mercy of the demented and vengeance-seeking Mother Paramount.

Ticket Box

SATURDAY At 10 a.m., Primus, Sept. 30 at Roseland Ballroom, Manhattan. $45. Live Nation.

Stage

* COMPANY SHORTS The Company will present four short plays by four writers: "Drip Torch," "Feeding Time at the Human House," "Sinatra Sings" and "The Death of the Hired Man."

Fountains of Wayne Ends the Drought

WHAT: Power pop. WHEN: 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Two Inspiring Birding Mentors

Two readers threw me a curveball last month when I asked people to name the bird species that put them on the path of binoculars and field guides. Instead of citing a bird, they cited a person. I guess I just wasn't thinking outside the bird box, because I didn't see those responses coming.

Hot Night, Hot Show

Rihanna's racy North American tour arrives at the Izod Center. TELL ME MORE: Promoting her fifth studio album, "Loud," Rihanna has been stunning audiences with neon wardrobes and flashy sets, both of which are changed numerous times during her shows. At 23, the Barbados-born singer has already become one of the world's best- selling recording artists since her 2005 debut, with 10 No. 1 singles to her credit, including "Only Girl" and "What's My Name" from the current album.

311 Keeps Fresh Music Coming Long After the '90s

WHO: 311 and Sublime with Rome. WHAT: Rock.

Girl Groups Take Center Stage

WHAT: Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival WHEN: Wednesday to Aug. 14

Funny Lady

She finds humor in every aspect of today's world -- and her own life -- and Paula Poundstone is coming our way tonight with her witty observations about subjects as diverse as cats and politics. TELL ME MORE: If you've ever seen Poundstone doing stand-up live, you know you're in the presence of a comic pro. Whether it's riffing on her own foibles or improvisationally interacting with rowdy audience members, she's in control and very, very funny. The comic, now 51, has been making people laugh...

Some Simple Rules for Pairing Wine with Pizza

One of my favorite haunts as a teenager was Pizza Town USA on Route 46 in Elmwood Park. As saucy and delicious as their pizza was (and still is), it was a single beverage on the drink menu that sealed the deal for me. I'd return time and time again on my skateboard in anticipation of speaking the happiest words on earth, "Two slices and a grape drink, please." It was a perfect pairing, and I'd never order one without the other. The same still holds true for me today - in a grown up sort of wa...