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For reasons mysterious, the classic kids’ pastime of marbles remains more popular in Pittsburgh than almost anywhere; eight of the past 10 national champions have hailed from Allegheny County. This week, the Allegheny County Marbles Program begins, with free games and lessons for “mibsters” 14 and under at various schools, parks and community centers through May. Today and tomorrow, it’s at the Millvale Boys & Girls Club; March 30-April 10, the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills hosts sessions. Winners of the county tournament, May 28-30, qualify for nationals in Wildwood, N.J. Bill O’Driscoll 3-5 p.m. 500 Farragut St., Millvale; 412-821-5779. Program continues through May 27. www.alleghenycounty.us/parks
grounds and trying to convince his childhood friends to capitalize on their departed father’s career. The production, directed by Gregory Lehane, features Laurie Klatscher, Cary Anne Spear, Jason McCune and Mark Staley. The first performance is tonight. Zacchiaus McKee 8 p.m. Continues through April 12. Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave., Oakland. $15-27. 412-392-8000 or www.pittsburghplayhouse.com p g p y
Felipe Esparza was performing standup comedy long before he won NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2010. But he’s since worked hard to develop a distinct delivery (quick, yet deliberate) and a distinct look (think love child of Luis Guzman and Hurley from Lost). His material ranges from Latino stereotypes to fatherhood: “There’s no self-help book for single dads. There’ss n no book called How to There o bo Perfect Raise a Perf e e Kid From 12-9 Saturdays.” on Saturdays ay He brings his unique style e to the Pittsburgh Improv v for six shows starting tonight. Charlie Deitch C 8 p.m. Continues through C March 29. 166 Sun., M Bridge St., West E. B Homestead (The Ho Waterfront). $15. W 412-462-5233 or 41 www.pittsburgh. ww improv.com imp
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Point Park’s professional theatre company, The REP, closes its season with the premiere of Pittsburgh playwright Anthony McKay’s Endless Lawns. This dramedy follows a man revisiting his old Connecticut stomping
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In 2013, the “Knit the Bridge” installation covered yarn installat The Andy W Warhol Bridge. Now in its i 11th year, the Pittsburgh Knit and Pittsbu Crochet Croch Festival returns with new installations