Pittsburgh Weekend Guide: `Waitress,' Kid Rock & More

PITTSBURGH, PA - The latest PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh production rolls into town this weekend. “Waitress” tells the story of Jenna, who fits that occupational description and is an expert pie maker.

A baking contest in a nearby county and her town’s new doctor could provide the way out of her small town and her loveless marriage. As attempts to summon the strength and courage to rebuild her life, her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness.

“Waitress” performances will be March 9 at 8 p.m., March 10 at 2 and 8 p.m. and March 11 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center, Downtown.

“Waitress” tickets start at $30.

Other weekend highlights:

• Kid Rock, March 10, 7:30 p.m., PPG Paints Arena, Downtown

The man who began his career as a self-taught DJ and rapper and then switched to more country-influenced work brings his American Rock and Roll Tour to Pittsburgh. He’s touring in support of his latest album, “Sweet Southern Sugar.” He’ll return to town later this year as one of the supporting acts in Lynyrd Skynyrd’s final tour.
Kid Rock tickets start at $33.25.

• Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Dallas Stars, March 11, 7:30 p.m., PPG Paints Arena, Downtown

As the Pens continue their quest for a Metropolitan Division championship, they host the Dallas Stars from the Western Conference. The Stars currently occupy fourth place in the Central Division and are fighting to secure a playoff berth, so you can bet they’ll bring their best effort against the flightless birds.
Penguins-Stars tickets start at $39.

• Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., March 9-10; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 11, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.

The second and final weekend of the show features more than 10 acres of home and garden products and services, nearly 1,800 exhibits and thousands of home and garden experts.

Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show tickets start at $4.

• Donnie Iris, March 10, 8 p.m., Palace Theater, Greensburg

Iris must be out of cake at this point as this will be his third and final performance marking his 75th birthday. King Cool is best known for hits such as “Ah! Leah!” “Love Is Like a Rock,” and “The Rapper,” his chart-topping hit with the Jaggerz.
Donnie Iris tickets start at $24.

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