Jake Shimabukuro in Concert at The Oaks; Benedum Hosts DWTS’ Maks, Val & Peta (Tues., 4/10/18)

1) It started with a YouTube video, a cover of The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” OK, it started a little earlier than that. Jake Shimabukuro started playing the ukulele when he was four and was already well-known in Hawaii and Japan for his instrumental prowess by the early 2000s. But it wasn’t until 2006 when someone posted that video, one of the first to go viral, that Shimabukuro’s popularity skyrocketed. He’s released numerous albums since, collaborated with musicians like Yo-Yo Ma and Jimmy Buffett, and toured the world. His cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody” also remains a fan favorite. As for that video, it’s still racking up views—15 million and counting. His albums are a mix of island and abroad, originals and covers. His latest release is 2016’s Nashville Sessions. See him live at The Oaks Theater. 8 p.m. 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. (CM)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHsfBeFYkTc

2) MAKS, VAL & PETA LIVE ON TOUR: CONFIDENTIAL (dance) from ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” You asked for it—or maybe lots of other people did—and here it is! Dance instructors/dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and Peta Murgatroyd join “So You Think You Can Dance” finalists, Kiki Nyemchek and Koko Iwasaki onstage. One night only. 8 p.m. at Benedum Center, 237 7^th St., Cultural District.(MV)

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