Arts & Entertainment

Get Out: Carnival for a Cure, Classic Rock or Trio Verlaine

Here's a look at five things happening in and around the community this weekend.

It’s Friday, and you're still trying to decide whatΒ to do for the weekend. You're in luck. Sewickley Patch is here with a few ideas. Check out our picks, and tell us about yours.

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Carnival for a Cure

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When/Where:Β 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 22 at theΒ Edgeworth Elementary School.

Why Go:Β This family fun eventΒ features carnival games, spin art, line dancing, prizes and more. Proceeds benefit the QV Relay for Life.

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Admission:Β $5 per family.

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Chef Martin Yan

When/Where: 11 a.m.Β Saturday, Feb. 23 atΒ theΒ Market District store in Wexford (Pine Township).

Why Go:Β The celebrated Chinese master chef, host of more than 3,000 cooking shows and author of 30 cookbooks will conduct food demonstrations.

Admission:Β Free.Β Advance ticket registration is available online atΒ marketdistrict.com.Β Click here to register.

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The Collision

When/Where: 7Β p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 atΒ the Moon Run Fire Hall, 5624 Steubenville Pike in Robinson Township.Β 

Why Go:Β  The classic rock concert fundraiser featuring the Collision is part of theΒ Robinson Township EMSΒ capital campaign to replace aging equipmentΒ 

Admission:Β $5. Click here to learn more.Β 

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Second Annual 'Jams for Jimmy'

When/Where:Β Doors open at 12:30 p.m.Β Saturday,Β Feb. 23Β with music from 1 to 11:30 p.m. at theΒ Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department’s Chartiers Room.

Why Go:Β The family of Jimmy SlackΒ is organizing a charity concert to remember the Bridgeville man who died after attending a concert on the North Side of Pittsburgh last year.Β 

Admission:Β $20. Must be 18.

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Trio Verlaine

When/Where: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 at St. James Church, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley.Β 

Why Go:Β Trio Verlaine consists of the principal flute of the Pittsburgh Symphony, principal harp with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and a violist who teaches at Carnegie Mellon University. Enjoy aΒ 2:30 p.m. pre-concert by Debbie Silverstein, directing the Beaver County Flute Choirs.

Admission:Β Free.

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