5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 27-29
It’s the final weekend of October. Here are some ways to spend it.
Quantum
For its 100th production, Quantum Theatre returns to Rodef Shalom Congregation on the Oakland/Shadyside border with “The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk” (The Chagall Musical).
Opening night is at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Directed and choreographed by Gustavo Zajac with music direction by Douglas Levine, the show is based on the love story of artist Marc Chagall and his poet wife, Bella.
The fairytale takes its name from the Lithuanian city where Chagall was born.
The couple lived through some of the most devastating years of Jewish history, navigating pogroms, the Russian Revolution, and the Holocaust. The production is paired with “Violins of Hope,” Pittsburgh’s exhibition of instruments rescued from the Holocaust.
Tickets are $58-$68.
Details: quantumtheatre.com
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer
The Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is moving to a larger venue this year — the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.
The event on Saturday will showcase more than 100 local and regional sellers of authentic vintage furniture, fashion, home goods, décor, vinyl and more. It is the largest one ever and will have food and drinks for sale.
Tickets are $20 for early bird shopping from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. General admission is $10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reduced admission is $5 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Details: pghvintagemixer.com
Go for a ride
The 40th annual Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen on Saturday is a unique bicycling challenge — riders climb 13 of the city’s steepest streets. This year’s start is at the Rhododendron Pavilion in Highland Park.
Cyclists navigate open roads with vehicle traffic going from site to site. There are several heats beginning at 9 a.m.
In order to be an official finisher, participants must successfully ride every hill in the event. That means having continuous uphill progress to the top under your own power. Falling down, putting a foot down, grabbing poles or other stationary objects, and jockeying in place will cause you to restart from the bottom of that hill.
Spectators are invited to watch the event, which covers 55 miles and 20 neighborhoods including Sharpsburg, North Side and Beechview, famous for Canton Avenue.
An after-party and awards ceremony will be held at East End Brewing Co. in Larimer.
Details: bikereg.com
‘Silence of the Lambs’
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland will host a celebration of the classic cinematic horror film “The Silence of the Lambs” on Friday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
A replica cage will be in the grand ballroom, in addition to movie stills where the iconic escape scene was filmed. Guests can take selfies with Hannibal and Clarice re-enactors and see the original blueprints of the film’s actual cage and what’s believed to be the original cage rug from the movie.
The owner of Buffalo Bill’s House in the movie will share information about the property. There will be vendors and spooky season music by DJ Crush. Costumes are encouraged. The R-rated film will be shown in the auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available, including a cash bar.
Advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged as space is limited.
Tickets are $25.
Details: soldiersandsailorshall.org
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
Braddock-based theater company barebones productions is hosting two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris for a live musical reading of Tim Burton’s classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Cerveris will be joined on stage with barebones production founder and artistic director Patrick Jordan for this fundraiser for the theater company. The event begins at 6 p.m. Sunday at City Winery in the Terminal Building in the Strip District. The “Nightmare Before Christmas Band” band will perform.
The show is approximately 60 minutes. After the show, guests can meet the performers.
Tickets are $50-$75.
Details: pittsburgh.citywinery.com
JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.
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