Thu., March 9
LIT • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures presents Ibram X. Kendi. 6 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $20-25. Virtual option available. pittsburghlectures.org
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Le Patin Libre presents Carte Blanche. 8 p.m. Continues through Sat., March 11. The UPMC Rink. PPG Place, Downtown. $15-70. trustarts.org
Fri., March 10
PARTY • NORTH SIDE
The Carnegie Science Center will make the final frontier fun with its 21+ Night: Mars event. The party caters to grown science fans with insight from real experts and a chance to delve into Mars: The Next Giant Leap, an exhibition exploring the future of space travel. Enjoy brews from SweetWater, music by Big Fat Mallard, and other activities. 6-10 p.m. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. $20-25. carnegiesciencecenter.org
WRESTLING • UPTOWN
WWE Friday Night SmackDown. 7:45 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. $20-230. ppgpaintsarena.com
MUSIC • NORTH SIDE
Ceiling Stares, St. Dude, and Bitter Coast. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. The Government Center. 715 East St., North Side. $12. thegovernmentcenter.com
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Soul Sessions: Meshell Ndegeocello. 8 p.m. August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $68. awaacc.org
Sat., March 11
PARADE • DOWNTOWN
Snag some prime sidewalk space to watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Touted as one of the largest parades of its kind in the United States, the annual event will begin at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 11th Street and wind its way through Downtown until it ends at Commonwealth Place. Parade attendees can also enjoy celebrations at nearby venues, including Kegs and Eggs at City Works in Market Square and festive green beverages at Howl at the Moon. 10 a.m. Liberty Ave. and 11th St., Downtown. Free. visitpittsburgh.com
FEST • SHARPSBURG
Atithi Holi Festival. 5-8 p.m. 1020 N. Canal St., Sharpsburg. Free. atithistudios.com
THEATER • SOUTH SIDE
Native Gardens. 5:30 p.m. Continues through April 2. City Theatre. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. $25-66. citytheatrecompany.org
FILM • DOWNTOWN
Brief Encounter. 7:30 p.m. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $11. trustarts.org
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Hits! The Musical. 7:30 p.m. Benedum Center. 719 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $35.25-105.25. trustarts.org
FILM • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Film Office presents Lights! Glamour! Action! 7:30 p.m. The Pennsylvanian. 1100 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $300. pghfilm.org
BURLESQUE • ALLENTOWN
Bare Book Club Pittsburgh Inaugural Kick-Off Party. 9-11 p.m. Doors at 8 p.m. The Storyville Lounge at Dr. Tumblety’s. 753 East Warrington Ave., Allentown. $60-100. instagram.com/barebookclubpittsburgh
Sun., March 12
FILM • LAWRENCEVILLE
Plenty of actors have donned the black cape of Gotham’s defender. Decide on your favorite when Row House Cinema presents Batman vs. Batman vs. Batman vs. Batman. The theater will screen several takes on Batman (except for that of Pittsburgh’s own Michael Keaton), including Adam West’s hammy 1966 version, Christian Bale’s grounded performance in The Dark Knight, and Robert Pattinson’s 2022 take on the World’s Greatest Detective. You can also revisit Val Kilmer’s Seal-soundtracked, short-lived run as Batsy with screenings of Batman Forever. Showtimes vary. Continues through Thu., March 16. 4115 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $12.57. rowhousecinema.com
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Emanuel Ax Plays Chopin. 2:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $20-97. pittsburghsymphony.org
Mon., March 13
ART • NORTH SIDE
Ukrainian Artist Series: Solomiya Ivakhiv, Sung-Im Kim, & Yuriy Tarnawsky. 7-8:30 p.m. City of Asylum. 40 West North Ave., North Side. Free. cityofasylum.org
Tue., March 14
CHESS • SQUIRREL HILL
Declare checkmate at the first round of the Pittsburgh Chess Club Championship at the Pittsburgh Chess Club. The club, which regularly hosts open houses and educational programs, will host the long-running Swiss-system tournament. Looking to compete? Interested players must be U.S. Chess Federation and PCC members. Come back for the next five rounds each Tuesday until April 18 to see who will emerge triumphant. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Continue through April 18. 5869 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Free to attend, PCC and USCF memberships required to compete. pittsburghchessclub.org
Wed., March 15
MUSIC • ALLENTOWN
Grocer, Same, and YY1000xY. 7 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $10. bottlerocketpgh.com
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Men on Boats. 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Playhouse. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $35. playhouse.pointpark.edu
