To Do: May 15-May 22
8 Days a Week: More than just a weekly guide - From the Post-Gazette
Events from May 15 - May 22, 2005
Brad Sherwood, left, and Colin Mochrie, right, of the TV improv show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" will do their best to crack you up at Heinz Hall. It's at 7:30 this evening. Tickets are $29.50-$75. 412-392-4900.
Or pay nothing and count how many different versions of "Orange Blossom Special" you hear as The Fayette County Fairgrounds hosts an Old Time Fiddlers Jamboree from 2 to 5 p.m. And if you don't know "Orange Blossom Special," chances are you won't be going. Call 724-439-2465.
Mic Harrison of Superdrag and V-Roys fame will do an early show at Garfield Artworks, kicking off at 5 p.m. with openers Dyslexic Hearts and Kevin Finn. Tickets are $7. 412-361-2262.
Spend a night at the operetta when the Budapest Operetta Theater invades the Byham Theater at 8 p.m. "Vienna-Budapest-Paris" highlights three works from Strauss' "Die Fledermaus," Lehar's "Merry Widow" and Kalman's "The Czardas Princess." Tickets: $30-$45. 412-456-6666.
A Swedish garage-rock powerhouse with roots in vintage Detroit punk, the Mainliners bring their maiden U.S. tour to Gooski's at 10 p.m., with locals Camera, in support of a raucous new album, "Bring on the Sweetlife." Tickets: $5. 412-681-1658.
If you only know of Andrew Bird through his work with the Squirrel Nut Zippers, chances are you won't know what to make of "Andrew Bird & The Mysterious Production of Eggs," a moody -- some would say death-tripping -- album of richly textured chamber pop with operatic backing vocals. Bird will be at Club Cafe at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, $14 at door. 412-323-1919.
Is Chewie still in "Star Wars"? Find out in a midnight showing of "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith." We hear this could be big, so get there early (or check online to see if your showing is sold out).
Scott Weiland, right, of Stone Temple Pilots, leads a bunch of guys from Guns N' Roses through an evening of head-banging stadium rock as Velvet Revolver blows the plastic tent-like cover off the Chevy Amphitheatre at Station Square. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 in advance, $42 at the door (which isn't a door so much as a walkway). Call 412-323-1919.
Local pop-punk heroes Punchline hit the Rex Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. 412-323-1919.
Quantum Theatre starts its new season with Karla Boos directing Anthony Sher's "I.D." It's in the Pipe Building, 3000 Liberty Ave., Strip District, through June 5. Tickets: $22-$26, and $15 for some student tickets. Call ProArts at 412-394-3353.
Kuntu Repertory Theatre presents Ben Tyler's "Sweet Thunder: The Billy Strayhorn Story," through June 4 at Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh campus. Tickets: adults, $15-$20; student and seniors discounts, $11-$13; Pitt students with ID, $5. 412-624-7298.
Sir Neville Marriner conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with featured violinist Andres Cardenes in a Heinz Hall concert titled "Marriner and Music From Two Worlds." The performance, which features a violin concerto by Brahms and Ralph Vaughn Williams' "A London Symphony," starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $19.50-$69.50. 412-392-4900.
It's the opening night of two John Waters exhibits, "Change of Life" and "John Waters Curates Andy's 'Porn,' " at the Warhol Museum. And what better way to get the party started than an evening of bubblegum pop as spun by Stephin Merritt of Magnetic Fields and DJ Satisfaction Pony. There's a preview for members at 6 p.m.; the public opening is at 7. Tickets are $15. 412-237-8300.
Support your local artists one of two ways: At the 31st Street Pub, the Legendary Hucklebucks are releasing an album with Lords of the Highway and Hellbound HonkeysLiz Berlin of Rusted Root is releasing a solo effort. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at door. 1-800-594-8499. opening at 10 p.m. 412-391-8334. And at 8 p.m. at Mr. Small's Theatre,
Mary Timony of Helium has a solo recording out on Lookout! Chances are she'll be doing songs from the album in her set at Garfield Artworks, with Medications (a D.C. band), Mommy and Daddy (from New York) and locals Housequake, who begin the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. 412-361-2262.
Meet John Waters. Really. You could meet John Waters. He'll be signing copies of his books and DVDs in the Warhol entrance gallery at noon.
If you missed Sir Neville Marriner conducting the Pittsburgh Symphony Friday because you were dancing to bubblegum pop at the Warhol, here's your second chance: a matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets: $17.50-$62.50. 412-392-4900.
posted by PG at 10:56 AM
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