Penguins-Flyers Rematch, Other Fun Pittsburgh Weekend Events

PITTSBURGH, PA - There are few professional sporting events that come with the intensity of a Penguins-Flyers hockey game. The two teams have had a profound dislike for each other for decades.

That intensity is magnified now that the Pens and Flyers are squaring off in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. After Wednesday’s opening game, the two teams are sure to ratchet up their play in the second game Friday at 7 p.m. at PPG Paint Arena.

You can watch the game in person or perhaps at a local sports bar during an extended happy hour. You also can view the action on the big screen outside the arena (the temperatures finally will be spring-like, so you don’t have to worry about bringing your parka.)

Penguins-Flyers tickets start at $109. Hey, what did you expect? It’s the playoffs.

Other weekend highlights:

• Tacos 'n Vino Food Festacular, April 14, 12-6 p.m., David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.

Nearly two dozen food trucks, nearly two dozen wineries and distilleries and nearly three dozen shopping vendors will be on hand for this wining and dining event. All wineries will have a one-ounce plastic tasting cup to provide patrons for sampling their wine, but official tasting glasses also will be on sale.
Tacos ‘n Vino Food Festactular tickets start at $19.

• The Midtown Men, April 13 and 14, 8 p.m.; April 15, 2:30 p.m., Heinz Hall, Downtown.

Direct from Broadway: Four stars from the original Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys”reunite to harmonize the hits of the 1960’s. Featuring the Four Seasons, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Motown sound and more. “Oh What a Night” you’ll have.
Midtown Men tickets start at $22.

• Disney Junior Dance Party, April 15, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., Benedum Center, Downtown.

This all-new interactive live concert experience allows you to sing along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with your favorite characters: Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Sofia The First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, The Lion Guard and more. Kids of all ages and their families are invited to get up and dance and play games.
Disney Junior Dance Party tickets start at $33.75.

• Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Ottawa Fury, April 14, 7 p.m. Highmark Stadium, Station Square.

Now that the weather is warm enough to spend a few hours outdoors, why not enjoy a fine football match offering a spectacular view of the Monongahela River and Downtown? It’s also a promotional night, with fans getting an official FC Schalke 04 Koozie. You can’t beat that, whatever it is.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds tickets start at $11.50.

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