From brews to “Beetlejuice,” from coconuts to crafts, Pittsburgh’s got a lot going on this weekend. If you’ve got some free time after a busy week, here are a few things to try out around town.
Modern Craft Market
Spring cleaning is in full swing, which means it’s also time for new decorations, furniture and art. Handmade Arcade, Contemporary Craft and Pittsburgh Glass Center have partnered for the first Modern Craft Market this weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Discover more than 100 vendors selling creations made from glass, metal, fiber, ceramics and so much more. Watch artist demonstrations, make your own crafts and find new favorite artists. The three-day event will include early bird sessions and sensory-friendly shopping times.
The Modern Craft Market will have a Preview Party Shopping Event from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday; general admission shopping from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; an Early Bird Shopping Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday; and sensory-friendly shopping from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday. Everything will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. To learn more, visit handmadearcade.org.
Eggstravaganza at the Aviary
Easter is next week already, and nothing says Easter like eggs. The National Aviary on the North Side is also all about eggs — the ones from which birds hatch. They’ll be celebrating eggs on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with their Eggstravagant slate of activities.
Meet the Easter Bunny and take photos with him, do an egg-dyeing craft, learn about the science of eggs, play games, lean about bird migration, hang out in the Book Nook and take a springtime selfie. Plus, make sure to principate in the Aviary-wide scavenger hunt. There will also be egg-spert talks on different bird-related subjects throughout the day.
The event is included in regular Aviary admission. It will also take place next weekend. To learn more about the specific schedule, visit aviary.org.
Brewhaha
This Saturday will mark the 10th annual celebration of craft beer and fine wine in the region with Brewhaha.
Enjoy beers from local favorites such as Allegheny City Brewing, Trace Brewing and Lincoln Avenue Brewing. If you’re more of a cider person, try offerings from A Few Bad Apples. And don’t forget delicious wines from Black Dog Winery. Attendees will also enjoy a five-course tasting menu from Chef Chaz Smith.
The event will beheld at Mayernik Center at Avonworth Community Park from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. General admission tickets are $75 each. To learn more, visit hollowoak.org.
‘Beetlejuice Jr.’
Just don’t say it three times! Pittsburgh Musical Theater will present the Young Artist Production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” this weekend. The hit show premiered on Broadway in 2019 and immediately gained a following amongst the younger generations. Now it’ll be on a stage near you, with catchy showtunes, great choreography and memorable characters from the 1988 film starring Michael Keaton.
Performances will be held at 730 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, all at the Gargaro Theater on the West End. To get tickets, visit pittsburghmusicals.com.
‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ on the really big screen
Speaking of cult classics, you’ll get the chance to see the exploits of Monty Python in this much-quoted 1975 film. This comedic tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table has been a staple in theaters for more than 50 years, and now it will be on the extra-big screen at the Rangos Giant Cinema at the Kamin Science Center.
They’ll even be providing coconuts for the showing (if you know, you know). The film will show at 7 p.m. Friday at the Kamin Science Center. “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” is rated PG and will run for 90 minutes. For tickets, visit kaminsciencecenter.org.