5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 11-13
Here are some ways to spend the weekend in Pittsburgh.
The parade
The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade returns at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Downtown. Expect snow and windy conditions.
There will Irish step dancers, marching bands, military members and community organizations participating.
The route begins near the Greyhound Bus Station at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 11th Street, and continues on Grant Street to the Boulevard of the Allies to Stanwix Street.
The day begins with a mass at Old St. Patrick’s Church in the Strip District.
Details: pittsburghstpatricksdayparade.com
Irish Music
Devilish Merry will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at PointBreezeway in Point Breeze and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Kingfly Spirits in the Strip District.
Tickets are $20 at PointBreezeway and $5 at Kingfly Spirits.
Devilish Merry’s music is described as alternately mellow and edgy. It’s a mix of old-time fiddle tunes, Irish jigs and reels, Pennsylvania folk and labor ballads.
Irish bodhrán (frame drum) virtuoso Kip Ruefle will join as a special guest.
Details: devilishmerry.com
Day of Irish Culture
The Carnegie Science Center on the North Shore will host “Arán & Im” at noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday. “Arán & Im” is a theatrical performance in which Manchán Magan bakes sourdough bread while offering insights into the wonders of the Irish language. The freshly baked traditional sourdough bread may be sampled by the audience.
The 70-minute show is a celebration of language, land and local Irish food. It’s free with admission to the center.
Also at the science center, the 43-minute movie “Ireland,” narrated by Liam Neeson, will be showing in 3D in The Rangos Giant Cinema at 11 a.m. The film explores the natural wonders and rich, cultural heritage of Ireland. The cost is $7.
General admission tickets are $19.95 for adults, $14.95 for seniors, $11.95 for ages 3-12. Children under 3 are free.
Details: carnegiesciencecenter.org
At the free performances of Arán & Im at the Science Center, actor Manchán Magan will celebrate Irish language, land & food, with freshly baked sourdough bread for the audience on Sat., 3/12 at 12 and 3 pm. Watch the free show and go to the movie IRELAND in @TheRangosGiantCinema. pic.twitter.com/Upxeebl9jX
— Carnegie Science Center (@CarnegieSciCtr) March 10, 2022
Wrinkle in Time
Prime Stage Theatre celebrates the 60th anniversary of “A Wrinkle In Time,” adapted from the novel byMadeleine L’Engle, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the New Hazlett Center for Performing Arts on the North Side. The story is about a girl’s journey through the “wrinkles” of time and space to rescue her father.
There will be a post-show conversation on Friday with Charlotte Jones Voiklis, the granddaughter of author L’Engle.
Tickets are $33.
Details: newhazletttheater.org
Women’s hockey
The Pittsburgh Penguins have teamed with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association to host the “’Rivalry Rematch.” It’s a women’s hockey game featuring players from the U.S. and Canada at 4 p.m. Saturday at PPG Paints Arena, Uptown.
The Olympic women’s gold medal hockey game between Team USA and Team Canada in Beijing last month averaged 3.54 million viewers on NBC. It surpassed the viewership of any National Hockey League game this season.
Tickets start at $30.
Details: ppgpaintsarena.com
JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.
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