5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 1-3
There are plenty of ways to spend your time this weekend as we welcome the month of March.
The Wiz
Pittsburgh and Taylor Allderdice’s own Wiz Khalifa will perform Saturday at Stage AE on the North Side. The megastar rapper, known for his single “Black and Yellow,” has YouTube’s second-highest viewed music video of all time with his song “See You Again,” which served as the official song for “The Fast and the Furious 7.” It features singer Charlie Puth and is in tribute to the late Paul Walker, a star of the action film, who died in a car accident prior to its release. Khalifa is a proponent of marijuana.
Details: wizkhalifa.com
March 2nd in Pixburgh. pic.twitter.com/1P4BE94btS
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) February 25, 2019
Home sweet home
The 38th annual Duquesne Light Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show opens today at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. New this year is a beer garden with brew made from hops grown on the roof of the convention center. The first floor is filled with idea for landscaping and decks and patios and pools while upstairs you will find kitchen and bath displays as well as the Farm to Table exhibit where you can meet local farmers and find out how to buy fresh fruits and vegetables and meets to support business in this area.
Details: pghhome.com
Everything you need to embark on your next home project is at the 38th annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show https://t.co/wChb3FIeFt pic.twitter.com/rkqwZUuYnI
— Downtown Pittsburgh (@DowntownPitt) February 27, 2019
Going to be “dahn” the Home and Garden Show this weekend (March 2-3) at the Calfo Exhibit (Booth 1512) each day 10am-11. Stop on over!
— Pittsburgh Dad (@Pittsburgh_Dad) March 1, 2019
Laugh out loud
Sebastian Maniscalo brings his comedy show today to Heinz Hall, Downtown. The comedian performed in front of five sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York, which were taped for the Netflix original special “Stay Hungry.” Maniscalo received Billboard’s inaugural comedian of the year award and he has a role in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming picture, “The Irishman,” alongside Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci.
Details: pittsburghsymphony.org
In this space
This is the closing weekend for “DanceFilm,” a survey of contemporary dance made for the screen by international artists and a tribute to a few pioneers. It was guest curated by Carolina Loyala-Garcia and addresses themes including visibility within borders, social justice, the aging body, love, the body in space, and the creative impulse. There will be a closing reception today at SPACE, Downtown. The exhibition closes March 3.
Details: http://trustarts.com
Ice Time
Disney on Ice presents “Mickey’s Search Party,” which runs through Sunday at PPG Paints Arena, Uptown. Join Mickey and his friends for a brand new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts. Help them follow Captain Hook’s treasure map and look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell.
Details: ppgpaintsarena.com
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— PPG Paints Arena (@PPGPaintsArena) October 25, 2018
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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