Pink & Penguins, Creative Arts Fest Top Pittsburgh Weekend Events

PITTSBURGH, PA - It’s time to think Pink. The phenomenally successful singer/songwriter, who often is airborne during her performances, will be in Pittsburgh this weekend.

Pink has sold more than 40 million albums and her last release, 2017’s “Beautiful Trauma” debuted at number 1 on the charts. She’s best-known for hits such as “Blow Me (One Last Kiss),” “Raise Your Glass” and “(Expletive) Perfect”).

She’s also has a reputation for putting on a dynamic live show, which she’ll probably do April 7 at 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena. Opening will be Bleachers and Kid Cut.

Pink tickets start at $149.

Other weekend highlights:

• Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators, April 6, 7:30 p.m., PPG Paints Arena, Uptown.

Here’s you chance to see the Pens in their final regular season game before beginning the NHL playoffs in search of their third consecutive Stanley Cup. The Washington Capitals already have clinched the Metropolitan Division title but a Pens win against the lowly Senators could give them home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Penguins-Senators tickets start at $55.

• Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, April 6 and 7 at 7:05 p.m. and April 8 at 1:35 p.m., PNC Park.

Not only are the Pirates off to a surprisingly good start to the season after trading away Andrew McCutchen, they’re offering extra incentive to go to the ballpark this weekend. Friday is Free Shirt Friday, Saturday will bring post-game fireworks and Sunday is Kids Rally Towel Day. Other than the bone-chilling temperatures forecast for the weekend, what reason do you have to stay away?

Pirates-Reds tickets start at $19.

• Chris Tomlin presents Worship Night In America, April 6, 7 p.m., PPG Paints Arena, Oakland.

Join thousands of fellow believers for an unforgettable night of worship and prayer. Tomlin will be joined by Kim Walker-Smith of Jesus Culture, Matt Maher, Christine D’Clario, Tauren Wells and Pat Barrett.

Chris Tomlin tickets start at $15.

• Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival, April 6, 12 to 6 p.m.; April 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 8, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.

Join other knit, crochet, sewing and quilting and creative arts enthusiasts for this annual festival. Here you’ll find informative workshops and classes, special events and, of course, the 2018 Quilt Challenge.

Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival admission is $15 at the door.