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Leap into the weekend in Pittsburgh. Here are some things to do. Furry friends Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical “Cats” is on stage through Sunday at the Benedum Center, Downtown. It is the latest gathering of Jellicle cats as part of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series....

In like a lion, out like a lamb? No matter, March is upon us. This weekend at least, snow bunnies will still get some time on the slopes. The rest of us can look forward to Old Man Winter heading back into hibernation. Meanwhile, a weekend of entertainment beckons. Lost...

Friday Feb. 28 73rd Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival, with musicians from 21 Pennsylvania colleges and universities, California University of Pennsylvania, California. Through March 1. calu.edu Warehouse 11, The Wicked Googly, Ligonier. 724-238-2123 or thewickedgoogly.com Saturday Feb. 29 Brooke Annibale, Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, Lawrenceville. 412-682-0177 or thunderbirdmusichall.com Groove...

You’ve probably heard of “The Amityville Horror,” a book and movie series based on the real-life haunting of a house on Long Island, New York. But did you know that Pittsburgh has its own version of that macabre manse? That chilling story, “The Demon of Brownsville Road,” will be recounted...

Those attending this year’s Party at the Palace at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will enjoy a themed masquerade event, with guests visiting masked celebrations from around the world. “Party at The Palace is a fantastic evening to celebrate and support the arts while enjoying amazing food, music and company...

LOS ANGELES — The original artwork for the “Flash Gordon” comic strip is headed for a new realm — the auction block. The auction house Profiles in History said Wednesday that it will sell the drawing March 31. The pencil-and-ink drawing by artist Alex Raymond was first published in January...

America’s most popular podcast host, comedian Joe Rogan, will bring his “Sacred Clown” stand-up comedy tour to Pittsburgh on May 16. Rogan, who has also provided color commentary for Ultimate Fighting Championship fights since 2002, has been a stand-up comedian for the past 25 years, with two albums and six...

The Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival will return March 20-22 to the DoubleTree by Hilton in Green Tree. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 21 and 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 22 in the hotel at 500 Mansfield Ave. The festival offers classes, exhibitions, a creative open...

Maria Caruso, founding artistic director of Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, will bring her solo creation, “Metamorphosis,” to Pittsburgh for its first U.S. stop. The 8 p.m. Feb. 29 performance will take place at an experimental warehouse space at 1501 Preble Ave., in Pittsburgh’s Chateau neighborhood. “Metamorphosis” has been performed around the...

Those attending this year’s Party at the Palace at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will enjoy a themed masquerade event, with guests visiting masked celebrations from around the world. “Party at The Palace is a fantastic evening to celebrate and support the arts while enjoying amazing food, music and company...

A crowning jewel of the new exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City is a feathered white tutu. It may look, to the untrained eye, like any ballet costume. It is, however, anything but. Worn by the iconic Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova in her most famous...

Hang in there — Punxsutawney Phil failed to see his shadow, so spring is hot on our heels, right? Meanwhile, another weekend has arrived, with enough music, theater, art and other entertainment on tap to make us venture out, cold and dark or not. A toast to our first president...

The weekend is here, and we’ve got some ideas about how to enjoy it in Pittsburgh. Uncork it The Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District will host its 22nd annual “History Uncorked: ‘80s Night” on Friday, the party for young professionals. The evening will feature live music...

Thursday Feb. 20 Eko Chamber Collective, The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh North Side. 412-237-8300 or warhol.org “In the Garden,” Cabaret Theatre original production, Olde Main Theater, Latrobe. Through Feb. 29. 724-527-7775 or jcabaret@comcast.net “Picture This at the Library,” artwork by Jasmine Lear, Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, Greensburg. Through April 15....

Valentine’s Day is Friday so make it a weekend to remember with the person you love. Some people might have three days off because Presidents Day is Monday. Here are some things to do in Pittsburgh. Sparkle and shine The Frick Pittsburgh in Point Breeze will present “Maker & Muse:...

Thursday Feb. 13 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” PICT Classic Theatre production, WQED Fred Rogers Studio, Oakland. Through Feb. 29. 412-561-6000 or picttheatre.org Pittsburgh Improv Jam, teams create comedic scenes from audience suggestions, Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh. Thursdays through July 30. 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org “A Touch of Blue Art Show,”...

Whether their tunes bring back memories, or listeners find them by cruising classic or satellite radio, the music The Spinners play gets all ages toes tappin’. Try listening to “Working My Way Back to You,” “Rubberband Man,” “I’ll Be Around” or “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” without singing...

A romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant with that special someone might be a nice way to celebrate Valentine’s Day — but it’s oh, so predictable. With the holiday of love just around the corner, how about considering something entirely different this year? Maybe a little offbeat, even a little...

Romance is dead in Uniontown. Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park is hosting a Valentine’s Fear Fest for lovebirds who prefer blood and guts over flowers and chocolate. “You can sit on your couch watching a horror movie or you can immerse yourself in the action,” says Aidan Finnegan, the attraction’s...

Thursday Feb. 6 Anniversary Spotlight, local magicians perform for venue’s 1-year anniversary, Liberty Magic, Downtown Pittsburgh. 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org “Candyland: The Land of Hope,” artwork by Sheila Cuellar-Shaffer, Science Innovation Center gallery, Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood campus. Through Feb. 28. westmoreland.edu “Joy Takes Time,” nostalgia-themed exhibition curated by Emma...