Get Out: Beatlemania, Tree Pruning and Touring College Choir

It’s Saturday, and you're looking for something to do this weekend. You're in luck. North Allegheny Patch is here with a few ideas. Check out our picks, and tell us about yours.

Pruning Workshop at Soergel's

When/Where: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Soergel's Orchards, 2573 Brandt School Road.

Why Go:  Learn the ins-and-outs of the proper pruning of trees and shrubs from Soergel Orchards experts who prune more than 5,000 trees annually. Following a pruning overview, groups will focus on trees or shrubs and greenery. 

Admission: Free. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their plants for pruning advice. No registration is required. 

Beatlemania Magic

When/Where: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at the Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road in Gibsonia (Richland Township).

Why Go: Beatlemania Magic, a national touring Beatles tribute band, will recreate the early Beatles concerts with identical costumes, equipment and spot-on harmonies 

Admission: Ticket prices range from $22 to $42. A 6:30 p.m. pre-show dinner at the Mount Vernon Restaurant costs $23. Tickets are available by calling 724-444-5326 (KEAN) or visiting www.KeanTheatre.com

Maple Sugaring Celebration and Pancake Breakfast

When/Where: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley Heights.

Why Go: Enjoy a breakfast of traditional or buckwheat pancakes, sausage and a drink. Learn the traditions and history of maple sugaring. Children’s activites, raffles and more.

Admission: Outdoor activities are free. Breakfast for member is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12; Non-member $9 for adults and $7 for children ages 3-12. Call 412-741-6136 or click here to register. 

Lego Robotics Demo

When/Where: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road.

Why Go:  Each year, more than 20,000 teams worldwide build and program a Lego-based robot to autonomously complete a number of missions on a table. Come learn more about Lego Robotics and the first Lego League, a robotics contest for ages 9-14. 

Admission: Free.

Lycoming College Tour Choir Concert

When/Where: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at North Hills Community Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Road.

Why Go: Conducted by Dr. Fred Thayer, the Lycoming College Choir will perform a special concert. The choir’s repertoire consists of both religious and secular music, ranging from contemporary to traditional.

Admission: Free. Childcare is provided for ages 3 and under.

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