JFilm Festival Screening ‘Fire Birds’ at Manor; Murder By Death at Mr Smalls (Thurs., 4/14/16)

1) Fire Birds – This 2015 Israeli film tells the story of a detective reluctantly assigned to investigate the murder of a man who may have been a camp survivor. The film features award-winning performances by Gila Almagor and Miryam Zohar. Showing at the Manor Theater as part of the 2016 JFilm Festival. 4:30 p.m. (In Hebrew and Yiddish with subtitles.) 1729 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. (TH)

2) Murder by Death  is occurring (performing) at Mr. Smalls Funhouse. This versatile, five-piece indie rock band from Bloomington, Indiana is fronted by lead singer Adam Turla, whose rich, deep voice—sometimes reminiscent of Johnny Cash—gives added dimension to the songs. The band is known for often producing concept albums revolving around such topics as the Devil and whiskey. A cello is often used on their songs for a goth rock feel. Murder By Death is touring in support of last year’s release on Bloodshot records, Big Dark Love. The band raised $278,486 in presale for the album on the Kickstarter website. Also on the bill is Kevin Devine & the Goddamn Band. 9 p.m. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale.

3) The Pirates continue their first inter-league play of the season with game two against the Detroit Tigers. Today’s game is a businessman’s special with a start time of 12:35 p.m. PNC Park, 115 Federal St., North Shore.

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