Zambelli’s Fireworks Night for Pirates vs. Braves; ‘Money Monster’ on Local Screens (Thurs., 5/19/16)

1) The Pirates take on the Atlanta Braves on one of the prettiest patches of grass in the ‘Burgh tonight at 7:05 p.m. It’s a Zambelli’s Fireworks Night. Tomorrow the Pirates start a three game home series against the Colorado Rockies. PNC Park, 115 Federal St., North Shore.

2) Money Monster – Jodie Foster takes on her fourth directorial assignment with this narrative look at the financial meltdown of 2008. George Clooney plays the host of a cable financial television show (think Jim Cramer and Mad Money) a bombastic, insufferable narcissist always happy to pimp the latest Wall Street “can’t lose” offering. Jack O’Connell is a regular investor (a.k.a. sucker) who fell for Clooney’s pitch and, eventually, lost everything when the stock mysteriously tanked. He bursts into the studio where Clooney and his producer, played by Julia Roberts, are broadcasting live and threatens to blow himself up (along with everyone in the building) unless he gets answers regarding the financial chicanery. The movie plays out in real-time as the principals seek to undercover the truth. Giancarlo Esposito and Dominic West also star. Check Fandango for screens and times. (TH)

3) Mario’s East Side hosts Team Trivia Night every Thursday. Win, place, or show and your team will earn Mario’s gift certificates. Play against the Miller Lite Girls, and you could even win Miller Lite trinkets and giveaways! Feed your brain some chewy trivia and your stomach some delicious Mario’s food. 8 p.m. 5442 Walnut St., Shadyside.

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