Penguins-Canadiens, Kansas Concert Top Pittsburgh Weekend Events

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Pirates just concluded their season with a fourth-place finish and the Steelers find themselves uncharacteristically find themselves occupying the AFC North basement. Having the Penguins back in action is just what Pittsburgh sports fans needed.

Last season ended in disappointment with a playoff series loss to eventual Stanley Cup winners the Washington Capitals. But the nucleus is in place for the Pens to have another highly competitive season and make another cup run.

You can see Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Matt Murray, Phil Kessel, Kris Letang and the rest of the team in action against the Montreal Canadiens Saturday at 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena.

Penguins-Canadiens tickets start at $40.

Other weekend highlights:

• “Night of the Living Dead” 50th Anniversary Screening, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. Byham Theater, Downtown.

To celebrate the golden anniversary of George Romero's horror masterpiece, a restored version of the cinematic classic will be screened at the theater where it premiered in 1968. All of the living cast members will attend a pre-screening program and Romero’s widow also will attend.

“Night of the Living Dead” tickets start at $51.25.

• Kansas, Oct. 6, 8 p.m., Heinz Hall, Downtown

America’s preeminent progressive rock band is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its landmark album “Point of Know Return” with a tour in which the band for the first time will play the album in its entirety. Expect to hear the hit title track, “Dust in the Wind” and fan favorites such as “Portrait (He Knew)” “The Closet Chronicles” and hits from other Kansas albums as well.

Kansas tickets start at $50.25.

• Happy Hauntings, Oct. 6 and 7, noon to 4 p.m., Kennywood, West Mifflin

This family friendly event for children 10 and other returns for a second year at the storied amusement park with the new Thomas Town attraction and Happy Family 4D in the Kennywood 4D Theater. Returning staples from last year include a hayride, maze, sock hop dance and magic show. The Jack Rabbit, Paratrooper, Merry-Go-Round, Auto Race, and select Kiddieland rides also will be open.

Happy Hauntings tickets start at $14.99.

• The Glow: A Jack O’ Lantern Experience, Oct. 5-7, 7:30-10 p.m., Hartwood Acres

The Glow is a family-friendly, immersive Halloween stroll along a trail illuminated by more than 5,000 hand-carved jack o’ lanterns. In the Prehistoic Park, jack o' lantern dinosaurs stand up to 16 feet tall. Captain Jack and his band of marauders helm a 30-foot-long pirate ship, complete with skeletons and pumpkin pirates. The Glow also illuminates some of the Steel City’s most famous including Mr. Rogers, Andy Warhol and the Steelers.

The Glow tickets start at $16.99.

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