Bright Eyes at Roxian Theatre Credit: Photo: Courtesy of Dead Oceans

Thu., April 17

GARDENING • OAKLAND
April Used Bulb Sale. 3-6 p.m. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Dr., Oakland. Free. phipps.conservatory.org

“Overthinking for Breakfast” by Shyann Maragh, part of On the Edge Of at The Brew House Credit: Photo: Chris Uhren

ART • SOUTH SIDE
Discover seven artists-in-residence when Brew House Arts opens its latest Distillery Residency Exhibition. Titled On the Edge Of, the group show includes works described as “inhabiting and embodying positions of discomfort or instability in order to explore the difficulties inherent in creative practice.” Featured artists include Alli Lemon, Karen Lue, Shyann Maragh, Mathias Rushin, Lisa Toboz, Ajunie Virk, and London Williams. 6-8:30 p.m. Continues through June 7. The Brew House. 711 S 21st St., South Side. Free. brewhousearts.org

LIT • SQUIRREL HILL
An Evening with Major Arcana Author John Pistelli. 7 p.m. Riverstone Bookstore. 5841 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Free. RSVP required. riverstonebookstore.com

COMEDY/MUSIC • ALLENTOWN
ZOOT: A Comedy and Jazz Showcase. 8 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $15. bottlerocketpgh.com

Fri., April 18

Alonzo Bodden at Pittsburgh Improv Credit: Photo: Matt Misisco

COMEDY • HOMESTEAD
Fans of the popular NPR program Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! may know regular guest Alonzo Bodden. The comedian, who has also appeared on network sitcoms like Ghosts and Fresh Off the Boat, will bring his stand-up tour to the Pittsburgh Improv. Experience Bodden’s comedic stylings during a weekend run in Homestead. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Continues through Sat, April 19. 166 East Bridge St., Homestead. $22-72. 21 and over. improv.com/pittsburgh

LIT • DOWNTOWN
Poetry Unplugged: Always August. 7 p.m. August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $35-60. trustarts.org/

THEATER • CARNEGIE
Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre presents Miss Julie. 8 p.m. Continues through May 4. Carnegie Stage. 25 W. Main St., Carnegie. $20-40. picttheatre.org

Sat., April 19

OUTDOORS • WEST END
Venture Outdoors presents West End History Hike. 10 a.m. West End Library. 47 Wabash St., West End. $10-20. ventureoutdoors.org/events

RIDES • OAKLAND
PNC Carousel Grand Opening Day. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Open through Memorial Day. Schenley Plaza. 4100 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $3. Passes $12-75. All ages. pittsburghparks.org

THEATER • SOUTH SIDE
King James. 5:30 p.m. Continues through May 11. City Theatre Mainstage
1300 Bingham St., South Side. $35-55. citytheatre.culturaldistrict.org

SWAP • BLOOMFIELD
Clothing Swap. 6-8:30 p.m. Songbird Artistry. 4316 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $10. 18 and over. songbirdartistry.com

DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Dance Council presents the Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary Program. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $20-84. trustarts.org

MUSIC • NORTH SIDE
Sound Series: King Hannah. 8 p.m. Doors at 7:30 p.m. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., North Side. $20-25. warhol.org

Sun., April 20

DRAG • SOUTH SIDE
Drag Brunch. 12 p.m. Doors at 11 a.m. Velum Fermentation. 2120 Jane St., South Side. $5-70. Tip money recommended for performers. S & S Production at Eventbrite

FILM • LAWRENCEVILLE
Shake it up, baby when Row House Cinema presents a special screening of the 1986 comedy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The event celebrates two very different holidays — Easter and 420 — with a candy-filled adult Easter Egg Hunt happening all day in the theater and Bierport taproom. Then make use of those sweets during a Trash Your Popcorn take on a film about a teen’s incredible day out. 7:15 p.m. 4115 Butler St., Lawrencevile. $15.50. rowhousecinemas.com

Mon., April 21

Dover Quartet at Pittsburgh Playhouse Credit: Photo: Roy Cox

MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents the Dover Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Playhouse. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $15-55. chambermusicpittsburgh.org

MUSIC • NEW KENSINGTON
Dorothy: The Redemption Tour with Cory Marks. 8 pm. Doors at 7 p.m. Preserving Underground. 1101 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. $30-35. preservingconcerts.com

Tue., April 22

LIT • MILLVALE
Poetry Book Release: Phoebe Esmon, Evidence of Life. 6-7 p.m. Poetry Lounge. 313 North Ave., Millvale. Free. poetrymillvale.com

MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Meshuggah with Cannibal Corpse and Carcass. 6 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $49.50-99. promowestlive.com

MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
Bright Eyes with Cursive. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $59-153. roxiantheatre.com/shows

Wed., April 23

MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
EXTC: Terry Chambers and Friends North American Cushty Tour. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery Pittsburgh. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $30-45. citywinery.com/pittsburgh

THEATER • TRAFFORD
Riverfront Theater Company presents The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? 7:30 p.m. Continues through May 3. Theatre Factory. 235 Cavitt Ave., Trafford. $20-25. riverfronttheaterco.org/our-shows