Thu., March 20
THEATER • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Pittsburgh Fringe Festival. Showtimes vary. Continues through Sat., March 29. Multiple locations. Ticket prices vary. pittsburghfringe.org
ART • DOWNTOWN
August Taught Us… 3-5:30 p.m. Continues through April 6. August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Free. Timed tickets available. awaacc.org
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 6. O’Reilly Theater. 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35-88. ppt.org
MUSIC • NORTH SIDE
Ramin Akhavijou presents Ego. 8 p.m. Continues through Fri., March 21. New Hazlett Theater. Six Allegheny Square East, North Side. $20-34. newhazletttheater.org
Sat., March 22
EXHIBITION • OAKLAND
Spring Flower Show: A Bloom for Every Room. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 20. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Dr., Oakland. Included with regular admission. phipps.conservatory.org
EXHIBITION/FESTIVAL • OAKLAND
NatureFest and Uprooted: Plants Out of Place Opening. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Included with regular admission. carnegiemnh.org
PENGUINS • NORTH SIDE
Penguin-Palooza. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Sun., March 23. National Aviary. 700 Arch St., North Side. Included with regular admission. aviary.org
DANCE • EAST LIBERTY
La Roche and Bodiography present Spring Gala. 7 p.m. Kelly Strayhorn Theater. 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. $15-30. kelly-strayhorn.org
OPERA • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Opera presents Madama Butterfly. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., March 30. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $15-179. pittsburghopera.org
Mon., March 24
LIT • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Leif Enger. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall Oakland. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $25-35. pittsburghlectures.org
Thu., March 27
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE! 7 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $39-89. trustarts.org
FILM/DANCE • OAKMONT/VIRTUAL
Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 6. The Oaks Theater. 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. $15-40. Virtual screenings available. shanasimmonsdance.com
Fri., March 28
DANCE • CARNEGIE
Corningworks presents Stand By: An Allegory. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 6. Carnegie Stage. 25 West Main St., Carnegie. $35-40. corningworks.org
Sun., March 30
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Pennsylvania Cannabis Convention. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $20, free for Pa. medical cannabis patients. pacannabisconvention.com
Tue., April 1
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh presents Peter Pan. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 6. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $38-125. trustarts.org
Thu., April 3
PARTY • OAKLAND
La Fleur. 6:30 p.m. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Dr., Oakland. $125-150. phipps.conservatory.org
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents Jesus Christ Superstar. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 13. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $17.50-73.50. trustarts.org
Fri., April 4
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents Spring Mix: 5 for 55. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 6. August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $25-135. trustarts.org
Sat., April 5
MARKET • STRIP DISTRICT
Vintage Pittsburgh. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Heinz History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. Included with regular admission. heinzhistorycenter.org
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Disturbed with Daughtry and Nothing More. 6:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $37. ppgpaintsarena.com
PARTY • POINT BREEZE
Quantum Theatre presents Q Ball: The Scarlet Masquerade. 7-11:30 p.m. Rockwell Park. 7514 Thomas Blvd., Point Breeze. $125-250. quantumtheatre.com
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Reggie Watts. 8:30 p.m. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $35. spiritpgh.com
Mon., April 7
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Boy Band Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $40-150. trustarts.org
Fri., April 11
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Kool Keith and MC Homeless with Speed Plans and DJ Halo. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. spiritpgh.com
Sat., April 12
PARTY • NORTH SIDE
Eggstravaganza. 11 a.m-3 p.m. Continues through Sat., April 19. National Aviary. 700 Arch St., North Side. Included with regular admission. aviary.org
Sun., April 13
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
St. Vincent with Wallice. 6 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $45-85. promowestlive.com
MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
Ani Difranco. 6:30 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $213-269. roxiantheatre.com/shows
MUSIC • MILLVALE
Masta Killa of Wu-Tang Clan. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $27. mrsmalls.com
Tue., April 15
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh presents Some Like It Hot. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 20. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $38-125. trustarts.org
Sat., April 19
THEATER • SOUTH SIDE
City Theatre presents King James. 5:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., May 11. City Theatre Mainstage. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. $35-55. trustarts.org
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Twyla Tharp Dance. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $20-79. trustarts.org
Tue. April 22
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, and Carcass. 6 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $49.50-99. promowestlive.com
LIT • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel. 7 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. 4440 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $25. pittsburghlectures.org
MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
Bright Eyes. 7:15 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $59-209. roxiantheatre.com/shows
Thu., April 24
FILM • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
JFilm Festival. Continues through Sun., May 4. Times and locations TBA. Tickets TBA. filmpittsburgh.org/pages/jfilm
Fri., April 25
FILM • VANDERGRIFT
April Ghouls Drive-In Monster-Rama. 7:45 p.m. Continues through Sat., April 26. Riverside Drive In. 1114 Lees Lake Ln., Vandergrift. $15 per person, free for kids 12 and under with paying adult. Camping available. riversidedrivein.com/special-events
Sat., April 26
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $12-25. trustarts.org
WRESTLING • CREIGHTON
TacoMania: Brawl at the Brew House with Enjoy Wrestling. 2-8 p.m. Pittsburgh Brewing Company. 150 Ferry St., Creighton.$16.60-52.96. beersoftheburgh.com
MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
Iron and Wine: Light Verse Tour. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $53-103. roxiantheatre.com/shows
Sun., April 27
MUSIC • MILLVALE
The Bouncing Souls: East Coast! Fuck You Tour with H2O, Dave Hause and The Mermaid, and School Drugs. 7 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. mrsmalls.com
LIT • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents R.F. Kuang. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall. 4440 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $25-25. pittsburghlectures.org
Wed., April 30
MUSIC • MILLVALE
Bob Mould with J. Robbins. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $27.50 in advance, $30 at the door. mrsmalls.com
Thu., May 1
THEATER • SOUTH SIDE
Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents Waitress. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., May 25. Gargaro Theater. 327 S. Main St., South Side. $24-51.50. trustarts.org
Fri., May 2
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh presents Come From Away. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., May 4. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $39-115. trustarts.org
Sat., May 3
DRAG/MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Solid Pink Disco with DJ Trixie Mattel, Rebecca Black, and DJ Mateo Segade. 7 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $46-86. promowestlive.com
MUSIC/FILM • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Music of Star Wars. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35-90. trustarts.org
BATTLE • DOWNTOWN
Kaiju Big Battel: Breakfast of Champions. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $30-50. trustarts.org
Sun., May 4
MARATHON • DOWNTOWN
DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. 7 a.m. Downtown and North Shore. Free. Registration required for runners. thepittsburghmarathon.com
COMEDY • MUNHALL
Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits Tour. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $29.75-165.75. librarymusichall.com/all-shows
Tue., May 6
LIT • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Laurence Leamer. 7 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. 4440 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $39. pittsburghlectures.org
Fri., May 9
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
The Wizard of Oz with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., May 18. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $28-135. trustarts.org
Sat., May 10
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Power and Fitness Festival. 8 a.m. Continues through Sun., May 11. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $30-120. pittspowerfit.com
PARTY • DOWNTOWN
PAAR Teal Ball. 5:30 p.m. Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh. 600 Commonwealth Pl., Downtown. $150-300. paar.net
Mon., May 12
LIT • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Elizabeth Kolbert and Terry Tempest Williams. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall. 4440 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $25-35. pittsburghlectures.org
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass and Other Delights. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $85.75. trustarts.org
Wed., May 14
THEATER/SPORTS • DOWNTOWN
360 ALLSTARS. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $12-25. trustarts.org
Fri., May 16
FESTIVAL/MUSIC • MILLVALE
Millvale Music Fest. Times vary. Continues through Sat., May 17. Multiple locations, Millvale. Free. millvalemusic.org
Sat., May 17
PARTY • SOUTH SIDE
THE BASH: A 50th Anniversary Concert Celebration. 7:30 p.m. City Theatre Mainstage. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. $100-150. trustarts.org
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Wheatus and Punchline. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $22.50 in advance, $30 at the door. thunderbirdmusichall.com
Tue., May 20
MUSIC • OAKLAND
Sessanta with Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus. 7:30 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. Tickets start at $49. peterseneventscenter.com
MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $47-109. roxiantheatre.com/shows
Fri., May 23
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Barry Manilow: The Last Pittsburgh Concert. 7 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $19. ppgpaintsarena.com
Sat., May 24
FESTIVAL • NORTH SHORE
Riverlife Chalk Fest. 2-6 p.m. Continues through Sun., May 25. Isabella Street and Allegheny Landing, North Shore. Free. riverlifepgh.org/chalkfest
Thu., May 29
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Solar Punk Pittsburgh. 1-6 p.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. Free. Registration required. reimaginejobs.org
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
MADAME CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., June 8. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $39.20-117.04. trustarts.org
Sat., May 31
LIT/FESTIVAL • DOWNTOWN
Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. pittsburghbookfestival.org
PROM • NORTH SIDE
LGBTQ+ Youth Prom. 6-10 p.m. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., North Side. Tickets TBA. Open to teens 13-19. warhol.org
Sun., June 1
FESTIVAL • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Pride March and Parade. 12 p.m. 11th Street at Liberty Avenue, Downtown. Free. pittsburghpride.com/marchandparade
Tue., June 3
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Vampire Weekend: Only God Was Above Us Tour, Part 2 with Geese. 6 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $79.50-150. promowestlive.com
Thu., June 5
FESTIVAL • STRIP DISTRICT
Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. 12-8 p.m. Continues through Sun., June 8. 15th Street Plaza, Strip District. Free. traf.trustarts.org
Fri., June 6
PARTY • NORTH SIDE
Garden Party: Pink. 5:30-11 p.m. Mattress Factory. 500 Sampsonia Way, North Side. $125-375. mattress.org
Sat., June 7
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
3 Rivers Comicon. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Sun., June 8. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $6-11, free for kids 9 and under. 3riverscomicon.com
Sun., June 8
COMEDY • STRIP DISTRICT
Napoleon Dynamite Live. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery Pittsburgh. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $90-125. citywinery.com/pittsburgh
Tue., June 10
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Justice: Live. 7 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $55-125. promowestlive.com
Sat., June 14
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Less Than Jake Summer Circus with The Suicide Machines, Fishbone, and Bite Me Bambi. 6 p..m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $32.50-75. promowestlive.com
Tue., June 17
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh CLO presents Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., June 22. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $66.64-133.84. trustarts.org
Wed., June 18
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35-95. trustarts.org
Thu., June 19
COMEDY • DOWNTOWN
Adam Ray presents Dr. Phil LIVE. 8 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $52.75-102.75. trustarts.org
FESTIVAL • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration. 10:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., June 22. Mellon Spray Park. Downtown. Free. stoptheviolencepgh.com/wpa-juneteenth
Fri., June 20
PARTY • HIGHLAND PARK
Summer Safari: A Secret Garden. 7-10 p.m. Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. 7370 Baker St., Highland Park. $150-300. pittsburghzoo.org
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