Maroon 5 in Concert at PPG Paints Arena; Ed Sheeran Plays PNC Park; Texture Ballet Presents ‘Speed of Sound’ (Sat., 9/29/18)

1) A Maroon 5 concert is a great setting for a fun night out. The radio-friendly rockers rose to fame with their 2002 album, Songs About Jane, which included the singles “She Will Be Loved” and “Harder to Breathe.” “Moves like Jagger” became one of the songs of the summer in 2011. Most recently, Maroon 5 hit the airwaves with singles from its latest album, 2017’s Red Pill Blues, including “Girls Like You.” The single version of this song features rapper Cardi B, and it peaked at number three on Billboard’s Hot 100. If still none of those tunes jog your memory, you may recognize lead singer Adam Levine from the musical reality show The Voice and as a recurring character on 2012’s season of American Horror Story: Asylum. Julia Michaels, who penned many a hit for artists like Britney Spears and Justin Bieber before starting a solo career, opens at PPG Paints Arena. 8 p.m. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. (EC, CM)

2) He’s a Grammy- and BRIT-award winner, regular tabloid fodder, and possibly the most famous redhead in music right now. Ed Sheeran plays PNC Park on his 2018 North American stadium tour where he wlll play many new songs from his 2017 album, ÷ (pronounced “divide”). Have your cell phone fully charged and ready to wave along with “Thinking Out Loud”—the heart-tugging ballad destined to be played at thousands of weddings—along with the Justin Timberlake-inspired “Sing” and the break-up riff “Don’t.” “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill” marked the first time an artist has simultaneously charted at number one and two, respectively, on the UK Singles Chart with new music. Sheeran has performed in his native England since 2004; he broke internationally after co-writing and performing on Taylor Swift’s “Everything Has Changed,” from  her 2012 album, Red. He later opened for her on The Red Tour. His headlining show is a treat; those who don’t know his sweet, folky tunes are likely to have their hearts quickly stolen. Snow Patrol and Ann-Marie open. 7 p.m. PNC Park 115 Federal St., North Shore. (EC, CM)

3) THE SPEED OF SOUND (dance) by Texture Contemporary Ballet. Pittsburgh’s avant-garde ballet company, presents a program of two new works inspired by diverse strains of music. Artistic Director Alan Obuzor has choreographed a fast-moving piece to the music of composer Philip Glass, while Associate A.D. Kelsey Bartman has set a meditative dance to the indie-rock sounds of Scotland’s Frightened Rabbit. Sept. 28-30 in the New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. (MV)

4) Noted Pittsburgh writer/editor/educator Linda Schmitmeyer is now an author. In her new book, Rambler:A family pushes through the fog of mental illness, she details the journey she and her young family faced when her husband, Steve, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Rambler shares the challenges of navigating a devastating diagnosis and the struggle to find an effective treatment for Steve. Schmitmeyer and her family are having a book launch celebration today at the Mars Library where she will read excerpts from “Rambler” and sign books from 4 to 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information on the event, call (724) 625-9048. 107 Grand Ave., Mars. Rambler is also available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com. Editors note: Schmitmeyer is an occasional editor for Entertainment Central.

RADical Days 2018

North Hills Art Center
Free admission: 10AM-1PM
Let’s Make Some Art! We will have three art-making activity areas and tours of the Center.
3432 Babcock Blvd. (Ross Twp)

The Andy Warhol Museum
Free admission: 10AM-5PM
Bring the whole family for a unique day of art and fun. Visit The Factory to create your own work of art and make your own screen test to share.
117 Sandusky St. (North Side)

Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Free admission: 10AM-5PM
Enjoy the Carnegie Museum of Art’s brand-new galleries of modern and contemporary art featuring dozens of rarely and never-before-shown works. Discover original fossils from the Age of Dinosaurs in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s core exhibition Dinosaurs in Their Time.
4400 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)

African American Cultural Center: Blues & Heritage Festival
Free admission: noon-6PM
Free family programming outside and inside the August Wilson Center, including musical concerts and activities. Sponsored by Hallmark.
980 Liberty Ave. (Downtown)

Texture Contemporary Ballet at the New Hazlett Theater
Free admission: 4PM
Exceprts from The Speed of Sound followed by interactive games for the children in the audience. The New Hazlett is a creative hub for a diverse range of artists and audiences. Tickets must be reserved in advance at www.textureballet.org. Go to The Speed of Sound – Children’s Performances. One ticket per family.
6 Allegheny Square East (North Side)

Chatham Baroque Family Concert, with Classical WQED-FM 89.3
Free admission: 2PM
Chamber music classics for all ages featuring Andrew Fouts (baroque violin), Patricia Halverson (viola da gamba), Scott Pauley (theorbo) and Alan Lewis (harpsichord). WQED’s Jim Cunningham will host and lead a lively discussion at the end of the performance.
Calvary Episcopal Church 315 Shady Ave. (Shadyside)

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