Sights & Sounds – April 16
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Masterpiece Season continues with George Bernard Shaw’s sparkling comedy, “Candida.” Directed by Ted Pappas, “Candida” runs April 17-May 18 at the O’Reilly Theater in the Cultural District.
In “Candida,” Reverend Morell is a socialist reformer and his intelligent wife, Candida, manages their London vicarage. When idealistic young poet Eugent Marchbanks comes to visit, he is infatuated with the beautiful Candida and hopes to disrupt the couple’s domestic order. In this romantic tug of war, she must decide what love really means.
For tickets, call 412-316-1600 or visit www.ppt.org.
Carnegie native John Luke will take the stage as lead singer of Yinz2 at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. The Tumblers, featuring local musicians Dan Sweeney and Bill Riley, and The Turbosonics, featuring the signature sound of Southern California and surfing, will also perform.
Comedian Eric “Red” Eidemueller will emcee the concert and guitarist Frank Aracri will offer an acoustic guitar performance.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the box office. Proceeds benefit the ACFL&MH. For details, call 412-276-3456.
The entertainment line-up at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will be performed in the newly-renovated and renamed venue Headliners (formerly Silks Lounge). All shows are free.
• Headliners: Jason Kendall (acoustic), 7 p.m. April 17; Dallas Marks (country), 8 p.m. April 18; Velveeta (’80s and ’90s/pop), 8 p.m. April 19; Marshall Lowry (acoustic), 7 p.m. April 24; Joseph Sisters (country), 8 p.m. April 25; Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers (rock), 8 p.m. April 26.
• Pacers Lounge: “Flashback Fridays” with DJ AJ Fresh (tunes and music videos from the ’70s, ’80s & ’90s), 9 p.m.; “Saturday Dance Night” with DJ AJ Fresh (music and video mix dance party), 9 p.m.
The annual Taste of the Township will be held from 7-11 p.m. April 25 at Valley Brook Country Club. Tickets are $50 and are available at the Peters Township Public Library. Proceeds benefit the library.
Hollywood Theater in Dormont announces upcoming shows in April:
• Senior Movie Matinee, “Easter Parade,” 2 p.m. April 17, with all seats $6, and again at 3 and 7 p.m. Easter Sunday as a Family Movie Matinee, with tickets for both Sunday screenings $5.
• “High Fidelity,” starring John Cusack and Jack Black, 7:30 and 10 p.m. April 18; and 3 and 9:30 p.m. April 19. All seats are $5 for the 3 p.m. show.
• The Drusky Entertainment Film Series, “Breadcrumb Trail (2014),” a documentary, 7 p.m. April 19. Details and trailer at tinyurl.com/og5urbb. Tickets at www.ticketfly.com.
• “The Rocky Horror Picture Show, presented by the Junior Chamber of Commerce Players (JCCP), at midnight April 19. Tickets at www.showclix.com/event/ RockyHorrorApril2014 or at the door. The JCCP will perform and sell audience participation goodie bags at the door.
• “The Black 6 (1974),” starring Mean Joe Greene, 7:30 p.m. April 23.
Call 412-563-0368 or check the Hollywood’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/HollywoodTheaterDormont) and www.thehollywooddormont.org for updates. Unless noted, admission is $8/adults; $6/children under 12 and seniors.
Valid student ID (high school or college) is accepted for $6 discounted admission. Ticket buyers will no longer pay a service charge when purchasing tickets online.
Acting Up Club will present its 22nd musical, “I Am a Friend of God” at 6 p.m. April 26 and 27 at South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park. The 50-member chorus sings and acts out thought-provoking, fun songs. Admission is free.
3rd Street Gallery, Carnegie will present Jazz Greats at 3 p.m. April 27. Admission is $15 at the door.