Key Bank Pavilion Hosts Mumford & Sons; Cirque du Soliel Opens ‘Ovo’ at The Pete (Wed., 5/24/17)

1) Key Bank Pavilion hosts British folk-rock group Mumford & Sons. The band has enjoyed a surge of success in the United States over the years since forming in London in 2007. Their hilarious 2013 video for “Hopeless Wanderer” stormed the Internet. The video is a self-parody with comedians Jason Sudeikis, Ed Helms, Will Forte, and Jason Bateman playing the band members. The imposters perform, drink beer, and smash their instruments in a Californian ranch setting. But when it comes to creating and producing great music, the band puts aside all silliness, as evidenced by multiple Grammy nominations and wins. On Mumford’s latest release—2015’s Wilder Mind—they took off in a new direction, putting down some of the acoustic string instruments and going electric with a drummer. Unlike when Dylan went electric, Mumford’s fans signaled their OK by sending the album to Gold status and No. 1 on several U.S. and U.K. charts. Look for them to perform old faves and new songs with their electrified sound. 7:30 p.m. 665 Rt. 18, Burgettstown. 

2) In its 33-year lifespan, Montreal-based Cirque du Soliel has turned circus routines into a fine science. The company ties eye-popping acts of agility and acrobatics around a loose storyline and creates memorable costumes with a show-specific design and color scheme. Under this modus operandi, they’ve unveiled over two dozen shows, more than a few of which have warranted bringing back for a revival. Ovo first debuted in 2009 and is being produced on a tour that stops at the Petersen Events Center for a four-day stint beginning today. It takes inspiration from the world of insects and the movement of life. Characters include: The Foreigner, a principal character, who is a fly from a far-away land and brings with him the mysterious ovo; The Ladybug is another principal character who brings life and joy to the world of insects, and ends up falling for the Foreigner, singing cockroaches, spiders, butterflies, fireflies, ants and more. Ovo is Cirques’ largest flying act in its repitoire and utilizes 80 cables. 7:30 p.m. Continues through May 28. 3719 Terrace St. Oakland.

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