5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 1-3
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it.
Car Bazaar
Car Bazaar returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Downtown. The shopping market in the Forbes and Smithfield (400 Cherry Way) garage will feature 100 makers, artists, retailers, vintage dealers and garage-sale vendors selling wares from the trunks of their cars throughout the garage, including the rooftop. New this year is a section devoted to vinyl from multiple record dealers.
There will be live music, food and cocktails made to order by The Speckled Egg, a Downtown restaurant. The menu includes bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches, chicken and waffle cones, and French toast sticks along with mimosas, local beers and the Speckled Egg spritz.
Also, The Pickled Chef will be selling gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
The market is free.
Details: downtownpittsburgh.com
Go vintage
The Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District will host the eighth annual Vintage Pittsburgh Retro Fair in partnership with The Neighborhood Flea from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. There will be dozens of vendors, food and beverage offerings, and six floors of exhibitions and activities.
Items for sale include one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, home décor and vinyl records.
The event is included with museum admission, which is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $9 for children ages 6-17 and free for kids under 5.
Face masks are optional.
Details: heinzhistorycenter.org
Old is new again at our 8th annual #VintagePittsburgh retro fair! Presented in partnership with the @NBHDFlea, you’re invited to shop ‘til you drop for far-out finds & groovy goods at the History Center on Saturday, April 2 from 10AM-3PM. #vintagehttps://t.co/H4JZmTxySJ
— Heinz History Center (@HistoryCenter) March 16, 2022
Justin Bieber
Singer Justin Bieber is bringing his “Justice World Tour” to PPG Paints Arena, Uptown.
The show is 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Canadian’s first single “One Time” was certified Platinum in Canada and the U.S..
His debut “My World” also became an international success. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Bieber has won a Grammy Award and an American Music Award. He’s sold an estimated 140 million records.
Guests include Jaden, Eddie Benjamin and Teo.
Tickets start at $189.
Face masks and proof of covid-19 vaccination are not required.
Details: ppgpaintsarena.com
Happy Birthday to Justin Bieber - we can't wait to celebrate with you on April 2nd here in Pittsburgh!
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Donnie Iris & The Cruisers
Pittsburgh’s own Donnie Iris & The Cruisers will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks. The 79-year-old Iris and his band, known for hits such as “The Rapper,” “Ah! Leah!” and “Love Is Like a Rock,” aren’t doing as many shows as they used to.
Details: donnieiris.com
Plano
Quantum Theatre presents Will Arbery’s “Plano” at Bakery Square in the East End. The show runs Friday through Sunday at the former space of TechShop.
It tells the story of three sisters — Genevieve, Anne, and Isabel — in a place close, but never quite in, Plano, Texas.
Adil Mansoor is the director of this dark comedy. There will an opening night reception and a question-and-answer session with the cast and crew on Sunday.
Proof of covid-19 vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours of the performance is required. Face masks will be mandatory.
Details: quantumtheatre.com
JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.
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