Pittsburgh Opera Opens ‘Barber of Seville’; Panthers vs. Cardinals; Pour at the Park; Dormont Street & Music Fest (Sat., 10/14/23)

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (opera) by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Pittsburgh Opera. Oct. 14 – 22.

1) From old Looney Tunes featuring Bugs Bunny to the more modern “Bohemian Rhapsody” written by Freddie Mercury, opera lovers have reveled in the popularity of the opera better known by its central character, Figaro. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville returns this fall to the Benedum stage, featuring Johnathan McCullough in the title role, along with Stephanie Doche as Rosina, and Lunga Eric Hallam as Count Almaviva. The plot is perhaps one of the least convoluted of perennially favorite operas. Wise and witty, Figaro, the barber, is the “go-to guy” in Seville. When Count Almaviva, smitten by the fair and lovely Rosina, must fend off the lecherous Don Bartolo (performed by Muse Nqungwana) whose amorous desires have more to do with greed than true love, he enjoins Figaro to save the day.

Directed by Gregory Keller and Music Director Antony Walker, The Barber of Seville also features Brian Kontes as Don Basilio, Brandon Bell as Fiorello, and Emily Richter as Berta. 8 p.m. Pittsburgh Opera at Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Cultural District. (C.P.O.)

2) The Pitt Panthers Football team has had a disheartening season so far. However it is Pitt’s homecoming and hope springs eternal for a turnaround. This week it’s back into the frying pan as the Louisville Cardinals take on the Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Next up is an away game at Wake Forest. The Panthers record sits at 1-4. 6:30 p.m. 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Shore.

3) The Allegheny County Parks Foundation is having a very exciting fundraiser at North Park Lodge—its annual Pour at the Park. The event, which occurs Saturday, October 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., will feature beer, spirit, and food tastings. Participants include: After the Fall Cider, Churn Gibsonia, Full Pint Beer, Trace Brewing, Porky’s, Lucky Sign Spirits, Blume Honey Water, Narcisi Winery, Doce Taqueria, Mindful Brewing, Necromancer Brewing, ShadoBeni – Trinidadian Vegan Cuisine, and more.

Live music will be provided by Live Music by NASH.V.ILL. featuring Byron Nash and Jacquea Mae. Prize baskets valued at $250 to $500 each will be awarded by a ticket raffle.  Come on out and support the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and its mission to improve, conserve and restore the nine Allegheny County Parks. This is a family friendly event and also features fun activities for children. Sorry no dogs though. Event tickets required. North Park Lodge.

4) The Borough of Dormont is holding its 15th Dormont Street and Music Festival. This year, the DSMF will take place today from 1 to 8 p.m. and will have three live music performance areas featuring a variety of different musical genres. The festival will occur along Potomac Avenue from West Liberty Avenue to Belrose Avenue. Highlights include live music, local food and craft vendors. The Arsenal Cider Main Stage will feature a full line up of local talent including: Big Fat Mallard, School of Rock, Moonshine Jasmine, Noah Goisse, Rocktober Memories and Dormont’s own Joe Grushecky as headliner. Grushecky and The Houserockers will take the stage at approximately 7:15 p.m. Many other talented musicians will be performing on the three stages.

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