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Get Out: See 'Evita' or Brush Up on Gardening Tips
Patch gives you a weekly rundown of things to do each weekend. Know of any great events in town? E-mail Local Editor Jenna Staul at Jenna.Staul@Patch.com.
It's Friday -- have you made your weekend plans yet?
We've called around and found great ideas for your weekend, including prepping for the SATs and attending a local book signing.
Think we missed something? E-mail Local Editor at Jenna.Staul@patch.com or let us know in the comments.
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1. DR. BRENDA FLANAGAN AUTHOR EVENT
When/Where: 6 p.m. Friday. Penguin Bookstore, Sewickley.
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Why Go: She’s a professor at the University of Davidson in North Carolina and is known internationally for her dramatic presentations of her stories and poems. Her books include "You Alone Are Dancing," "Allah in the Islands" and "In Praise of Island Women & Other Crimes."
Pricing: Free.
2. SHREK THE MUSCIAL
When/Where: 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Benedum Center, Downtown.
Why Go: Straight from Broadway, the musical is based on the movie that entertains children and adults alike.
Pricing: Tickets start at $24.
3. SIX STEPS TO A PEST-FREE GARDEN
When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday. Fern Hollow Nature Center, Sewickley.
Why Go: Join Jessica Walliser, author of the book "Grow Organic," as she outlines pest control. It’s almost that time of year to start gardening!
Pricing: FHNC members $10 per person, non-members $20 per person. Reservation requested as seating is limited.
3. EVITA
Where/When: 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Rockwell Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Why Go: It’s "Evita."
Pricing: Tickets are $17 at the playhouse's website.
4. PITTSBURGH EMERGENCY MEDICINE FOUNDATION PUCKS AND STICKS CHARITY HOCKEY GAME
When/Where: 7 p.m. Saturday at Sports Island Center.
Why Go: The event features a team of EMS All-Stars joined by the Hanson Brothers of the movie "Slap Shot" against the Pittsburgh Celebrity Hockey Team. All proceeds go to a good cause.
Pricing: Tickets are $10 and are available online
5. KAPLAN S.A.T. PRACTICE TEST
When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday,
Why Go: Kaplan will be offering free mock SATs for all interested students, and practice makes for a near-perfect SAT score!
Pricing: Free. Registration is required.
