Construction season may be in full effect, but Pittsburgh is jumping with fun events all weekend long. Set your GPS, try to avoid the traffic and head out of the house.
Bailey Zimmerman
Country artist Bailey Zimmerman released his second album, “Different Night, Same Rodeo,” last year and is taking it on the road with a stop at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday night.
The young star has released two big singles, “Fall in Love” and “Rock and a Hard Place,” which both topped the Country Airplay chart. With rock influences and an ear-catching sound, Zimmerman is already selling huge numbers of tickets for this Saturday night’s show.
The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.
412 Fest
April 12 falls on Sunday this year, so it’s a great time to celebrate our favorite area code. A number of 412-related events are happening around town, including 412 Fest at Bakery Square.
Celebrate everything local with a vendor market, live entertainment, fun for the whole family, Pittsburgh-related photo opportunities and much more. Local food, music, mascots and special appearances will make this a 412 Day to remember.
The event is free to attend and will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Bakery Square in East Liberty. Pre-registration is recommended. Learn more at bakery-square.com.
Science Center 21 Night: Tailgate party
Whether you’re gearing up to attend the NFL Draft or planning to avoid it at all costs, anticipation is sweeping the city. Get yourself ready with this month’s 21 Night at the Kamin Science Center, themed around tailgating.
The first 100 visitors will receive a Terrible Towel to kick off the fun. NFL Films documentary “The Football Town” will be showing at 7 and 9 p.m. in the Rangos Giant Cinema. Play sports video games, participate in interactive demonstrations, learn about science and history from expert talks. And don’t forget the themed cocktails, DJ-curated dance jams and the chance to explore the full Science Center after hours.
Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. To get tickets, visit kaminsciencecenter.org.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Spring Mix’
Each year, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents a slate of dances pulled together in an enchanting program. This year’s “Spring Mix” will be held this weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.
It will include Pittsburgh and world premiere dances, exciting new choreography and the return of past favorites. With music including Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” and PBT artistic director Adam W. McKinney’s reworking of the “Swan Lake” Pas de deux, the performance will be a delight for ballet fans old and new.
Shows will be held on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., all at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. For tickets, visit pbt.org.
Wildlife baby shower
April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring May babies — especially animal babies. This weekend, you can help to support those adorable bundles of joy at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center with a fun event.
On Saturday, you can meet animal ambassadors from the center, do crafts, enjoy snacks and learn all about the ways you can support this vulnerable wildlife right in our backyards. And since showers are about gifts, don’t forget to bring something from HARP’s wish list.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh’s Eastside shelter. To learn more about HARP and the event, visit humaneanimalrescue.org.