Community Corner

Get Out: Art, Films and Fundraising Dinners

Patch takes a look ahead at local events this weekend.

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Don't fear. Moon Patch is coming to the rescue. Check out our 10 ideas to explore, and tell us about yours.

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When/Where: 5-9 tonight at , 405 Frederick Ave., Sewickley. 

Why Go: Marching and concert band members will perform in various ensembles throughout the evening and have been working diligently on their music. The dinner includes pasta, meatballs, bread, salad, a beverage and dessert, and all proceeds support the . 

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Admission: $8 for adults, $6 for  and $5 for senior citizens in advance. Call 412-741-7708 for tickets.

 

When/Where: 4 p.m. today at Rooks East Side Saloon, 282 Fourth St., Ambridge.  

Why Go: Just because the premiere parties to screen the "One for the Money" film  at the Ambridge Theater doesn't mean you can't join in the Katherine Heigl mania afterward. Rook's will have  and prizes during an Ambridge Chamber of Commerce after-party. 

Admission: Free. 

 

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

When/Where: 5:30-9 tonight throughout the Cultural District in Pittsburgh. 

Why Go:  Check out a showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. Events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and patrons may start at any location, from the Wood Street Galleries, 601 Wood St., to the Steel Curtain installation at 1035 Penn Ave. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is the event sponsor. 

Admission: Free.

 

When/Where: 6-8 p.m. today, , Sewickley.

Why Go:  Children ages 6 to 10 will enjoy this light-hearted workshop as sound helps them create beautiful, colorful paintings. Listen to musical compositions from various music eras and genres and fill your canvas with spontaneous actions to create a unique masterpiece.   

Admission: $15. Call to .

 

When/Where: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, in the  Middle/Senior school cafeteria. 

Why Go: The Diversity Student Association and numerous cultural clubs came up with various acts, cultural performances and food to share from cultures and countries throughout the world. Performances will begin at 6 p.m. in Rea Auditorium. 

Admission: Free and open to the public.

 

When/Where: 5 p.m. Saturday at the Walter Robinson Post 450, 20 Chadwick St., Sewickley. 

Why Go: Help save the historic legion from bankruptcy while enjoying a homecooked dinner at 6 p.m. and live entertainment with the Red Velvet Jazz Band until 9 p.m. plus a cash bar and a Chinese auction. 

Admission: $25. Walk-ins are welcome, and no reservations are necessary. Call 412-741-9928 for advance tickets.

 

When/Where: noon-2 p.m. Saturday at  in Leetsdale.

Why Go: As part of Giant Eagle's grand re-opening celebration, fans can get autographs and meet with Doug Davidson, who plays private investigator Paul Williams on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.

Admission: Free.

 

When/Where: 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the  79 McGovern Blvd, Crescent.

Why Go: Support the Crescent Fire Department as it plays host to an "Eat Italian Buffet" at the event center. Janice Catering will provide the food.

Admission: $11.95 for dinner, $1 for drinks. Call 724-457-7430 for take-out.

 

When/Where: 1 p.m. Sunday, .  

Why Go: Families with children ages 1-5 are invited to celebrate the 25th WWE Royal Rumble with a wrestling party. Make your own Rey Mysterio masks, stump each other with trivia, snack on wrestling-inspired snacks, place your wagers on tonight's winner and have your very own Thumb Wrestling Rumble. 

Admission: Free.

 

When/Where: 2 p.m. Sunday in Rea Auditorium, .

Why Go: Nishtha Jain's documentary explores her relationship with Lakshmi, a 21-year-old house maid in Mumbai, who works 10 hours a day, seven days a week. After the film, there will be a  about how the ideas presented in the documentary challenge stereotypes. 

Admission: Free.  


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