Pittsburgh’s top events: Feb. 23-Mar. 1

Thu., Feb. 23

KIDS • DOWNTOWN
Danny Carmo’s Mathematical Mysteries. 7 p.m. Continues through Fri., Feb. 24. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $12. trustarts.org/production

THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Disney’s Newsies. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Feb. 26. Pittsburgh Playhouse. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $23-55. playhouse.pointpark.edu

Fri., Feb. 24

CONVENTION • ROSS TOWNSHIP
Looking for something in the way of a new amethyst? As well as some new gutters or window treatments? Find these and more during the Home Show at The Block Northway. The weekend event will feature vendors selling a variety of products for homeowners, from hot tubs to shelving. Once you’re done looking at home improvement services, head to the corresponding Pittsburgh Gem Show, touted as the largest selection of rocks, crystals, minerals, fossils, and gemstone jewelry in the area. 2-7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Feb. 26. 8013 McKnight Road, Ross Township. Free for both shows. theblocknorthway.com

MUSIC • BLOOMFIELD
91.3 WYEP presents Honky-Tonk Jukebox. 7-11 p.m. Bloomfield Liedertafel. 410 South Mathilda St., Bloomfield. $20. wyep.org

THEATER • LAWRENCEVILLE
Behind Ourself Concealed: Performances with Attack Theatre & Chamber Music Pittsburgh. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Feb. 26. Attack Theatre Studios. 212 45th St., Lawrenceville. $20-65. Virtual option available. attacktheatre.com

MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Gil Shaham Beethoven Violin Concerto. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Feb. 26. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $20-98. trustarts.org

DRAG • LAWRENCEVILLE
Orion Story of RuPaul’s Drag Race. 10 p.m. Brewer’s Bar. 3315 Liberty Ave., Lawrenceville. $10. facebook.com/brewersbarpgh

Sat., Feb. 25

VOLUNTEER • PENN HILLS
Become a Dumpbuster for a day when Allegheny Cleanways hosts a Tire Removal & Clean Up. The event invites volunteers to help remove thousands of old tires from a wooded site in Penn Hills. Protective clothing like long-sleeve shirts, pants, and closed-toe boots or shoes are recommended for this tough job. Work gloves and necessary tools and materials, as well as snacks, will be provided. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 217 Standard Ave., Penn Hills. Free. Registration required. publiclands.com

KIDS • EAST LIBERTY
Puppets for Pittsburgh presents World Folk Tales: Exploring Generosity. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-East Liberty. 130 S. Whitfield St., East Liberty. Free. carnegielibrary.org

MUSIC • UPTOWN
Carrie Underwood with special guest Jimmie Allen. 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. $53-266. ppgpaintsarena.com

COMEDY • DOWNTOWN
The Comedy Roast of Tyler Perry. 8 p.m. Arcade Comedy Theater. 943 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $10-15. 16 and over. arcadecomedytheater.com/events

MUSIC • SOUTH SIDE
Larger Than Life (The Ultimate Boyband Tribute). 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh. 230 W. Station Square Drive, South Side. $15-120. 21 and over. hardrockcafe.com/location/pittsburgh

DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Dancing Peacock: Yanlai Dance Academy Performance. 7 p.m. August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $25-50. yanlaidanceacademy.com

COMEDY • ALLENTOWN
Former Daily Show writer and comedy festival regular Alington Mitra brings the laughs to Bottlerocket Social Hall on his “Too Good Tour.” Known for his “tight jokes, original thoughts, and affable presence” according to his website, Mitra’s stand-up routine earned him a place among the finalists on the competition show Last Comic Standing in 2014. His 6:30 p.m. show sold out, so make sure to grab your tickets before it’s too late. 8:30 p.m. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $25. bottlerocketpgh.com

Sun., Feb. 26

LIT • NORTH SIDE
Removing the Thorns of Human Suffering with Hiromi Itō & Jeffrey Angles. 3-4:30 p.m. City of Asylum. 40 West North Ave., North Side. Free. cityofasylum.org/programs

FILM • OAKMONT
Mary Poppins Cinebrunch. 10 a.m. The Oaks Theater. 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. $15-20. theoakstheater.com

Mon., Feb. 27

FASHION • DOWNTOWN
It’s a night of four-legged fashion at the Bark & Swagger Dog Fashion Show at the Benedum Center. Pooches (and their owners) will strut their stuff on the runway outfitted in skirts and bow ties provided by dog boutique One Haute Dog. Preceding the dogs will be a show featuring models sporting designs from boutiques such as Fresh Nostalgia, Larrimor’s, and Whimsical Wardrobe. Plus, twenty-five percent of ticket sales will go towards the animal shelter Animal Friends. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. 237 7th St., Downtown. $50-100. thinkingoutsidethecage.org

Tue., Feb. 28

THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Sitcom. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 6th St., Downtown. $25-50. trustarts.org

MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Titus Andronicus with The Zells. Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $20-30. 21 and over. thunderbirdmusichall.com

COMEDY • MUNHALL
Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Carnegie Library of Homestead Music Hall. 510 East 10th Ave., Munhall. $50-99. librarymusichall.com

Wed., March 1

MAGIC • DOWNTOWN
Liberty Magic: Noah Sonie in TRUST NO ONE. 7:30 p.m. Liberty Magic. 811 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $40. trustarts.org

ART • GARFIELD
Undefined. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Pittsburgh Glass Center. 5472 Penn Ave., Friendship. Free. pittsburghglasscenter.org

This article appears in Feb 22-28, 2023.