Northside Happenings April 5 to 8, 2018
Beat the cold with Big Band Night at the Elks Lodge, Vinyl Night at The Park House or keep it chill with a special screening of “Purple Rain” at Rangos Giant Cinema.
By: NSC Staff
Thursday, April 5
Jazz Conspiracy Big Band at the Elks
It’s Big Band Night at the Allegheny Elks Lodge in Historic Deutschtown. Dance lessons with Mark Peters start at 7:15 p.m., the band goes live at 8 p.m. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Titanic at New Hazlett Theater
The Pittsburgh Musical Theater is putting on a special production of the Titanic Thursday, April 5 through Sunday, April 8. The show will be performed by students from Richard E. Rauh Conservatory. Showtimes will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s event page.
Artist Appreciation Night at California Coffee Bar
California Coffee Bar is having a meet-and-greet with featured artists from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All pieces will be available for purchase and the artists will be able to discuss each selection of work with guests. Complimentary wine and cheese will be provided. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Friday, April 6
“Purple Rain” at Rangos Giant Cinema
The Kid is back, for this weekend at least. Get your 80s on and check out a special weekend showing of the 1984 Prince classic, “Purple Rain.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the cinema’s event page.
Pittsburgh Fringe Festival
Get your strange on with the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, as it takes over the Northside this weekend.
Saturday, April 7
Heinz Field Job Fair
Heinz Field will be hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for open positions within the facility during Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panther game days along with a variety of other events held at the stadium. Attendees must be at least 18-years-old. For more information, visit Heinz Field’s event page.
PBR & Vinyl Night at The Park House
Pabst Blue Ribbon, coloring books and vinyl records — it’s going to be a hipster’s paradise at The Park House from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Inclusive Innovation Week Soccer Cup
Looking for a little pick-up soccer this weekend? As part of Pittsburgh’s Inclusive Innovation Week, Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community, Cameroon FDP and Global Wordsmiths are hosting a pick-up soccer tournament in Allegheny Commons Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No teams are allowed, participants are required to sign-up individually and will be teamed up at random in an effort to create unity and new friendships between neighbors. Registration begins at 9 a.m., games start at 10 a.m. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Brian Culbertson at MCG Jazz
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Jazz presents R&B performer, Brian Culbertson. Culbertson will be performing thirteen new tracks from his “Color of Love” album. Two performances will be held at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit MCG Jazz’s event page.
Stuffed Animal Repair Shop at MAKESHOP
Every child has a favorite stuffed animal. And more than likely, that favorite has a few knocks and bruises. The MAKESHOP at the Children’s Museum will be hosting a stuffed animal repair workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help fix up any ailments your child’s stuffed animal may have. For more information, visit the museum’s event page.
Sunday, April 8
Anime Club & Sahaja Meditation at the Allegheny Library
The Allegheny Carnegie Library will be hosting an Anime Club (don’t forget Tekko 2018 is downtown this weekend as well) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, the weekly Sahaja meditation class will run from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information, visit the library’s event page.