'Phantom,' Michael Buble Top Pittsburgh Weekend Events

PITTSBURGH, PA - It’s an oldie but goodie and tickets are in high demand. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” has returned to Pittsburgh.

This North American tour features songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade.” Performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, this is one of the largest “Phantom” productions now on tour.

You can see it at the Benedum Center, Downtown, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 23 at 2 p.m and 8 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to be alert for the chandelier.

Other weekend highlights:

• Michael Buble, Feb. 22, 8 p.m., PPG Paints Arena.

Buble is touring in support of his most recent album, "love," which was released in November. Expect to hear songs from that offering, as well as Buble standards such as " I Haven't Met You Yet," "Home," "Everything," and "It's a Beautiful Day."

• Blake Shelton, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., PPG Paints Arena

Shelton's Friends and Heroes Tour also features the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson and Trace Adkins and very special guest Lauren Alaina. The tour kicks off Feb. 14 in Oklahoma City and spans 18 dates across the country.

• Pittsburgh Beerfest, Feb. 22-23, various admission times, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.

More than 125 breweries and beer enthusiasts from across the region will gather for unlimited samplings of fresh craft beers of all styles and tastes. Even better, part of the proceeds from the event will go to Animal Rescue Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting numerous animal rescues.

• A Night at the Oscars, Feb. 22, 23 8 p.m.; Feb. 24, 2:30 p.m., Heinz Hall, Downtown.

Jack Everly returns to conduct the Pittsburgh symphony Orchestra and lead the magnificent music of the silver screen. The stirring themes from more than a dozen award-winning epics is perfect for Oscar season.

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