PMT Staging ‘Evil Dead: The Musical’; Oktoberfest Continues at Penn Brewery (Sat., 9/28/19)

Front-row seats for ‘Evil Dead: The Musical” are in the splatter zone, where stage blood may fly. Bring a poncho or ask for a company-issued loaner at Pittsburgh Musical Theater. (photo: Melissa Wallace)

1) So far, over 500 productions of Evil Dead: The Musical have been staged worldwide. Think of what this has required in human terms. Hundreds of talented actors, fluent at using their hands gracefully on stage, had to learn how to play a character whose right hand is replaced by a chainsaw. Yet the role is a coveted one, for Ashley “Ash” Williams is not your average bionic hero. In the Evil Dead films on which the musical is based, he duels with deadites in settings from the present-day U.S. to medieval Europe. Ash is a complexly flawed hero who bumbles through everyday life, but excels in matters such as fighting the Kandarian Demon. The British cinema magazine Empire ranked him the greatest horror movie character of all time. Pittsburgh Musical Theater—which presented one of those 500+ productions, just last year—resurrects Evil Dead: The Musical by popular demand. B.A. Goodnack stars again as Ash in a run of late-night performances. Exuberant audience response is welcome but leave your chainsaws, and children, at home. Preferably not in the same room. 10 p.m. Performances continue through October 19. Gargaro Theater, 327 S. Main St., West End. (MV)

2) Penn Brewery is in full-swing with its Oktoberfest celebration at the brewery, restaurant and bar complex. Plenty of fine Penn Brews, German food and entertainment are on tap. Today’s music lineup is: Autobahn (outside) 5 – 8 p.m., Kevin Solecki (inside) 5 – 8 p.m., Autobahn (outside) 8:30 p.m. to midnight.,  Kozmix (inside) 8:30 – 11 p.m. Ends tomorrow. 800 Vinial St., Troy Hill.

3) The Pitt Panthers football team take on the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens this afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at Heinz Field after a momentous win last week against Central Florida. The Panthers won the ACC Coastal Division in 2018 and will attempt to repeat as division leader this year. 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Shore.

4) The Squirrel Hill Night Market returns to Murray Avenue. Food trucks, vendors, crafters. live music, and more attractions will be on hand at this pop-up street festival on Murray Ave. 6-10 p.m. Free. Murray Avenue beginning at Forbes.

Free RADical Days Events

Saturday, September 28
Contemporary Craft
Free Admission: 10am – 5pm
Celebrate our 33 years in the Produce Terminal at the “Farewell Party”! Leave your mark on the gallery walls with drawings, messages, or treasured memories of your experiences with us and look ahead to the April 2020 Grand Reopening in our new home located in Upper Lawrenceville. We will also host an artist-led, hands-on art activity for all ages from 11am – 2pm.

2100 Smallman Street (Strip District) | contemporarycraft.org

North Hills Art Center
Free Admission: 10am – 1pm
Celebrate 60 years of Art in the North Hills with the North Hills Art Center’s 60th anniversary open house. Participate in art projects, have a piece of cake, and view art from our member artists. This event is free and open to the public.

3432 Babcock Blvd (Ross Township) | northhillsartcenter.org

Rachel Carson Homestead
Free Admission: 12-4pm

Join us as we celebrate with a visit from the National Aviary, explore our Sense of Wonder wooded trail or take a tour of the historic birthplace of the environmentalist who inspired eco-everything! Reserve your house tour at rachelcarsonhomestead.org

613 Marion Ave (Springdale) | rachelcarsonhomestead.org

Hill Dance Academy Theatre
Free Admission: 1-3:35pm
Join us throughout the afternoon for 5 Twenty-Five Minutes of Dance & Artistic Fun!

1-1:25pm – HDAT Welcome & We All Dance

1:30 – 1:55pm – African Drumming

2 – 2:25pm – Hip Hop HDAT Style

2:50 – 3:05pm – Modern Dance

3:10 – 3:35pm – Having Fun with the ARTS

2900 Bedford Ave (Hill District) | 5678hdat.org

Texture Contemporary Ballet at New Hazlett Theater
Free Admission: 4pm
Texture presents excerpts from Beatles & Bach, followed by interactive games for the children in the audience. The New Hazlett is a creative hub for a diverse range of artists, audiences, and performances. (Note: tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting textureballet.org/tickets. Select Beatles & Back – Children’s Performance. Only one ticket needed per family.)

6 Allegheny Square East (North Side) | textureballet.org | newhazletttheater.org

Allegheny Land Trust
Free Admission: 8 – 9pm
RADical Days Starlight Stroll
Ever wonder what our green spaces are like after dark? Join our trained education staff as we stroll under the light of the full moon each month. Topics vary depending on the evening’s leader and can include nocturnal and crepuscular creatures, astronomy, lore, and much more! Hikes run rain or shine for an hour each full moon. Great for families and community groups or as an extra credit activity for science classes. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.

Wingfield Pines Conservation Area | 1560 Mayview Road

alleghenylandtrust.org

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