World’s Greatest” sideshow performer. 21+. 8-10 p.m. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058. ZEN MEDITATION. Hosted by City Dharma. Thu, 6:30-8 p.m. and Sat, 7-8:30 a.m. Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill. 412-965-9903.
CARNEGIE MELLON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. 19 award winning films from 14 different countries. Various locations. Thru April 11 412-268-2212.
FRI 03 FRIDAY NIGHT CONTRA DANCE. A social, traditional American dance. No partner needed, beginners welcome, lesson at 7:30. Fri, 8 p.m. Swisshelm Park Community Center, Swissvale. 412-945-0554. PARTY IN THE TROPICS. Dj, cocktails First Fri of every month, 7-11 p.m. Thru May 1 Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden, Oakland. 412-622-6914.
SUNDAY MARKET. A gathering of local crafters & dealers selling unique items, from home made foodstuffs to art. Sun, 6-10 p.m. The Night Gallery, Lawrenceville. 724-417-0223.
MON 06 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING. Lessons 7-8 p.m., social dancing follows. No partner needed. Mon, 7 p.m. and Sat, 7 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, Mt. Washington. 412-683-5670. SPANISH LITERATURE & CONVERSATION. Mon, 10 a.m. Mount Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon. 412-531-1912.
ZEN MEDITATION. Hosted by City Dharma. Thu, 6:30-8 p.m. and Sat, 7-8:30 a.m. Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill. 412-965-9903.
ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO PREVENTING & HANDLING ARTHRITIC PAIN. Presented by Dr. Rick Goins w/ Angela Frazzini. 11:45 a.m. The Woodlands, Wexford. 724-935-5470. CAPOEIRA ANGOLA. Tue, 6:30-8 p.m. Irma Freeman Center for Imagination, Garfield. 412-924-0634. DRAG QUEEN TRIVIA NIGHT. First Tue of every month Eclipse Lounge, Lawrenceville. 412-251-0097. JAPANESE CONVERSATION CLUB. First and Third Tue of every month, 6-7 p.m. Carnegie Library, Oakland. 412-622-3151. LET’S SPEAK ENGLISH!. Practice conversational English. Tue, 6 p.m. Carnegie Library, Squirrel Hill. 412-422-9650. MT. LEBANON CONVERSATION SALON. Discuss current events w/ friends & neighbors. For seniors. First Tue of every month, 10 a.m. Mount Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon. 412-531-1912. RYOJI IKEDA. Lecture w/ the renowned digital artist. 5 p.m. Kresge Theater, CMU, Oakland. 412-268-2409.
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL. A festival of films documenting some of the feats of the world’s most accomplished outdoorsmen. Sat. 7 p.m. and Sun. 5 p.m. www.trustarts.org. THE WESTERN PA KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW. All-breed conformation show & obedience trial w/ 1,000 dogs competing for Best-in-Show. April 4-5, 7 a.m.5 p.m. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP. For Widows/Widowers over 50. Second and Fourth Wed of every month, 1-2:30 p.m. St. Sebastian Church, Ross. 412-366-1300. DETROIT STYLE URBAN BALLROOM DANCE. 3rd floor. Wed, 6:30-8 p.m. Hosanna House, Wilkinsburg. 412-242-4345. ENGLISH CONVERSATION (ESL). Wed, 10 a.m. Mount Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon. 412-531-1912. KNOW THE SHOW BEFORE YOU GO: DIRTY DANCING. Hosted by Christopher Rawson, this program allows patrons to gain insight on each production. Light refreshments. Register online. 6:30 p.m. Trust Arts Education Center, Downtown. 412-471-6070. LET’S SPEAK ENGLISH!. Practice conversational English. Wed, 5-6 p.m. Carnegie Library, Oakland. 412-622-3151. THE PITTSBURGH SHOW OFFS. A meeting of jugglers & spinners.
YES YOU CAN DANCE
Yes You Can Dance’s Special Needs Dance program is seeking volunteers to help with its mission of “enhancing the physical and emotional well-being of individuals and communities through social dance experiences.” Sign up to be a dance mentor, dance host or a dance assistant. Dance lessons are provided in the volunteer training, so no prior experience is necessary. For more information, call 412-999-3998 or visit www.yesyoucandance.org.
SAT 04 A-MAN ROCKS THE MIC TALENT COMPETITION. Pittsburgh artists compete for the title of “Aman Rock’s Artist of the Year.” Feat. MC Leslie “Ezra” Smith w/ performances by LHAGIC, SOS & more. Fashion by Capricorn Entertainment & Pittsburgh Video Vixen’s. 8-10 p.m. New Hazlett Theater, North Side. ALL ABOUT THE BURGH, THE CULTURE TO KETCHUP TOUR!. Step aboard a vintage 1920’s style Trolley & experience Pittsburgh w/ a guided 2-hour tour. Sat, 12:45-2:45 p.m. Thru April 25 Station Square, Station Square. 412-391-7433.
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PUBLIC ART WALKING TOUR: CMU. Discover some of the artworks on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus. 12 p.m. Carnegie Mellon University, Oakland. 412-391-2060. RAINBOW RISING COFFEE HOUSE. For gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgendered individuals & friends. Music, games, movies, entertainment, more. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Smithton. First Fri of every month 724-872-5056.
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SUN 05 BOARD GAME NIGHT. Third and First Sun of every month, 6 p.m. Brew on Broadway, Beechview. 412-437-8676. PRIDE BOWLING LEAGUE. Seeking bowlers of all levels. Every other Sunday. Every other Sun, 6:30 p.m. Forward Lanes, Squirrel Hill. 412-337-0701. RADICAL TRIVIA. Trivia game hosted by DJ Jared Evans. Come alone or bring a team. Sun, 7 p.m. Oaks Theater, Oakmont. 412-828-6322.
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BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASSES. Sat, 9 a.m. Friends Meeting House, Oakland. 412-683-2669. RECLAIMING THE REAL YOU. Psychologist Arlene Rattan, Ph.D., leads the workshop. The following five Saturdays the group will continue as “Women Sharing Wisdom” w/ discussion, book study, more. Sat, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Thru April 18 South Side Presbyterian Church, South Side. 412-916-4040. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING. Lessons 7-8 p.m., social dancing follows. No partner needed. Mon, 7 p.m. and Sat, 7 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, Mt. Washington. 412-683-5670. SOUTH HILLS SCRABBLE CLUB. Free Scrabble games, all levels. Sat, 1-3 p.m. Mount Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon. 412-531-1912. SWING CITY. Learn & practice swing dancing skills. Sat, 8 p.m. Wightman School, Squirrel Hill. 412-759-1569. WIGLE WHISKEY BARRELHOUSE TOURS. Sat, 12:30 & 2 p.m. Wigle Whiskey Barrel House, North Side. 412-224-2827.
RUSTED ROOT Mike Stout & The Human Union * Kellee Maize & Friends UJAMAA * Anne Feeney * Smokestack Lightning * DJ Paul Dang Liz Berlin * Gene Stovall * Jasiri X * Palermo Stone Vanessa German * The Benevolent Sneaky Mike * Tom Breiding For Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/779201
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