From vintage pinball to Dungeons & Dragons; and fly fishing classes to Christian yoga and meditation
Scott TadyBeaver County Times
In like a lion, out like a lamb, and jam-packed with lots of local fun.
March offers many unique activities in the Beaver Valley. From vintage pinball to Dungeons & Dragons; and fly fishing classes to Christian yoga and meditation. And we can always count on songwriters pouring out their hearts at a local craft brewery.
Let's look at the March entertainment calendar, with several dozen ideas for good times in the valley and beyond.
March 1
Noah Sonie, modern magician, mind-reader and mirthmaker, begins his five-week stint at Liberty Magic, 801 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
March 2
Christ Centered Yoga, 8:30 a.m. Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls.
Open mic night, 7 p.m. Fermata Brewing, Ambridge. fermatabrewing.beer
Fly Fishing 101, 6 p.m. Hopewell Community Park. hopewelltwp.com
Disney on Ice, begins its three-day stay, 7 p.m., PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh. ppgpaintsarena.com
March 3
Jenga-palooza, drop-off activity for children pre-kindergarten to sixth grade, Community Life Center, Chippewa United Methodist Church. chippewaumc.org
Tony Barge & The Honky Tonk Heroes, 8 p.m. Mario's Dockside Grille, Bridgewater.
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Open Mic,5-9 p.m., poetry and music, Student Activities Center, Community College of Beaver County. Sign up to perform.
Horror Realm’s 2023 three-day convention kicks off at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites, Bethel Park.Includes cast members from "Terrifier 2," "Friday the 13thPart VI:Jason Lives," "Night of the Demons" and "Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III," plus Oscar-winning makeup artistVe Neill ("Beetlejuice") and Tony Moran, the unmasked Michael Myers in the original "Halloween" film. horrorrealmcon.simpletix.com
"How I Learned What I Learned," 7:30 p.m., August Wilson African American Cultural Center, with Pittsburgh actor Wali Jamal returning to the stage with his critically acclaimed performance of Wilson’s one-man show. awaacc.org.
Fran Lebowitz, an on-stage conversation by the famed author, 7:30 p.m. at Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. franlebowitz.com
Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show begins, 10 a.m. David Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh. pittsburghcc.com
March 4
Twice Shy rock 'n' roll, 8 p.m. 68's Feed Mill, Daugherty Township.
Boudoir Open House for ladies includes mimosas and chocolate chip cookies, Q&A with past clients, posing demos, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maura Chick Studios & Pics, 1112 Third Ave., New Brighton.
St. Practice Day Pirogi Contest & Charity Crawl, 2-7 p.m. at over 20 South Side Flats Pittsburgh restaurants. All proceeds benefit Pittsburgh Action Against Rape. eventbrite.com
March 5
John Charney Duo, 5 p.m. Fermata Brewing, Ambridge. fermatabrewing.beer
March 6
The Celtic Tenors, begin a three-night appearance at the Strand Theater, Zelienpole. thestrandtheater.org
March 7
Oscar Shorts: Animation, a screening of the Oscar-nominated short films for 2023, 7:30 p.m. Harris Theater, downtown Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
March 8
Dungeons & Dragons, 4:30-7:30 p.m. New Dimension Comics, Ellwood City.
March 9
"Once" presented by Pittsburgh Musical Theater opens 7:30 p.m. (and runs through April 2) at the Gargaro Theater, in Pittsburgh's West End. trustarts.org
Le Patin Libre, a contemporary ice skating company from Montreal, performs at the UPMC Rink at PPG Place, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
March 10
Karaoke Franco, Koehler Brewpub, Ellwood City. koehlerbrewingcompany.com
WWE Friday Night Smackdown, 7:45 p.m. PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh. ppgpaintsarena.com
21-and-older night at Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh. 6-10 p.m. Adult. visitors can explore the"Mars: The Next Giant Leapexhibit," see the stars in Buhl Planetarium, attend discussion panels hosted by scientists from NASA and the University of Pittsburgh, listen to live music by funk band Big Fat Mallard, and participate in a Mars lander egg drop.
March 11
"Thugs, Mugs and .38 Slugs: Mystery Theatre Dinner" 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Old Economy Village, Ambridge. Presented by the Ambridge Rotary and The Friends of Old Economy Village. friends-of-old-economy-village.ticketleap.com
St. Patrick's Day Parade, downtown Pittsburgh.
"Shantytown: The Ballad of Father James Cox," an original musical by Freedom native Ray Werner, makes its world premiere at the brand-new Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre at Madison in Pittsburgh's Hill District. pghplaywrights.org
Spring Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beaver County Lighthouse, New Brighton. 724-846-1111.
Donnie Iris & The Cruisers, 7 p.m. UPMC Events Center, Moon.
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March 12
"Story Time with a Farmer," 4:30 p.m. Beaver Area Memorial Library. Geared toward children in grades K-2 but open to anyone, the Agriculture Week kick-off with Penn State Extension and The Beaver-Lawrence Farm Bureau has a local farmer read from "The Day The Farmers Quit." Repeats 1 p.m. March 14 at New Brighton Public Library.
Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show closes, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., David Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh. pittsburghcc.com
March 13
"One Big Table: An International Tasting," food samplings from many different cultures with an artisan market and entertainment, at Stage AE, Pittsburgh, is Literacy Pittsburgh's signature event.
March 14
"Six: The Musical," part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, opens at the Benedum Center. trustarts.org
March 15
"Story Time with a Farmer," 11 a.m. Chippewa Branch Library. Geared toward children in grades K-2 but open to anyone, the Agriculture Week kick-off with Penn State Extension and The Beaver-Lawrence Farm Bureau has a local farmer read from "The Day The Farmers Quit."
March 16
"Shout! The Mod Musical," opens at 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. ci.ovationtix.com.
March 17
Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham ("The White Lotus," "Amadeus") guest stars in "In Words and Music: Honeck Conducts Mozart’s Requiem" with a live performance by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, opens at 8 p.m. at Heinz Hall. Runs through Sunday. trustarts.org
March 18
Hopewell Township’s 2023 Bake-Off, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., township municipal building. hopewelltwp.com
Tammy Pescatelli standup comedy, 7 p.m. Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org
Art Michaud, classic rock and country, Big Sewickley Creek Brewing, Economy.
Blackhawk Band Spring Craft Show, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blackhawk High School.
March 19
This-That & The Other Thing classic rock, 4 p.m. Harmony Inn, Harmony.
March 20
"Vikings: Warriors of The North Sea" continues at Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh. carnegiesciencecenter.org
More:Skol! Vikings exhibit makes Pittsburgh debut
March 21
"Nature & Nurture," 10 a.m. Fern Hollow, Sewickley Heights, a program, geared for infants and children up to age 2 and their caregivers where an educator will share guided hikes and outdoor activities, as well as a nature-themed circle time consisting of stories, songs and games.
March 22
"Steel Magnolias" the stage production opens at 8 p.m. at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts,org
March 23
"Birding in Beaver County," 6-7 p.m. at multiple Beaver County libraries. A backyard bird counting collaboration with The National Audubon Society, Beaver County Conservation District, Penn State Master Gardeners and The Ohio School of Falconry. beaverlibraries.org
RML Jazz at Jackson's Restaurant, Center Township, 5 p.m.
"Rhythm India – Bollywood & Beyond," a dance and music celebration, 7 p.m. Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
March 24
Jukehouse Drifters, soulful rock, 9 p.m. Walker's Bar and Grill, Crescent Township.
March 25
Tiny Wars and Ashley Marina, a rock concert, 7 p.m. Beaver Station Cultural & Event Center, Beaver. beaverstation.org
Beaver Valley Mall Spring Craft Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. shopbeavervalley.com
The Project Band, classic rock, 9 p.m. Luanne's Route 68 Roadhouse, Industry.
"An Evening With Ira Glass: 7 Things I Learned," 8 p.m. Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
March 26
Royal Luncheon, 1-4 p.m. The Vineyards at Pine Lake, Columbiana, Ohio. Dress in your most elegant prince and princess attire for a luncheon featuring Cinderella, Belle, Anna & Elsa and Moana.
The Tamburitzans return to Ellwood City, 3 p.m. Lincoln High School, 501 Crescent Ave. The Eastern European folk dance group will premiere its new show "Phoenix - A New Dawn." ellwoodtams.eventbrite.com
March 27
Introduction to Christian Meditation, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden.
March 28
Pinball PA vintage arcade games and museum, 2-10 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays (open 11 a.m. weekends), Hopewell Shopping Plaza, 2284 Brodhead Road. pinballpa.com
March 29
"Once" presented by Pittsburgh Musical Theater, 7:30 p.m. at the Gargaro Theater, in Pittsburgh's West End. trustarts.org
March 30
Holy Hers, indie-rock/blues, 7 p.m. Fermata Brewing, Ambridge. fermatabrewing.beer
March 31
Bowl & Beers a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County, Sim's Bowling Lanes, Big Beaver. bcbigs.org/bfks
Bleach Fuzz rock band, 9 p.m. Wooley Bully's Juke-joint, New Brighton.
Got an entertainment event you'd like to see in the April Fun calendar? Send us details to stady@timesonline.com.
