Pittsburgh Weekend Guide: `Wicked,' Pet Adoptions And More

PITTSBURGH, PA - As it’s been a fairly wicked winter thus far, it’s appropriate that the classic Broadway of show of the same name happens to be in town for part of it.

The PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh production of “Wicked” focuses on the goings on in the Land of Oz, but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent.

When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships - until the world decides to call one "good" and the other one "wicked."

“Wicked” will be at the Benedum Center, Downtown, through Feb. 11. This weekend’s performances will be Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. The 2 p.m. show on Saturday is sold out.

"Wicked" tickets start at $44.

Other weekend events:

• Pittsburgh Travel Showcase, Friday, 12-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m-5 p.m., David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.

The tri-state’s only travel marketing event will provide attendees with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with travel representatives from all ends of the travel industry, including national and international exhibitors. AAA travel representatives will provide information and advice and will offer exclusive savings and offers on vacation travel from AAA travel partners. Open to both AAA members and non-members.
Pittsburgh Travel Showcase tickets are $10.

• NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp, Saturday, 10 a.m-2 p.m., Heinz History Center, Strip District.

Lace up your cleats and get hyped for Super Bowl LII at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum’s 6th annual NFL Play 60 Training Camp.
Parents and kids of all ages can wear their favorite jerseys and enjoy five floors of football-related activities, including a mini-NFL Combine with speed, accuracy, and agility drills; healthy cooking demos for team practices and tailgates; a touchdown dance contest and more.
NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp is free for kids 17 and under, courtesy of Dick’s sporting goods. Activities are included in regular museum admission for adults.

• Share the Love Pet Adoption Event, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Carnegie Science Center, North Shore

Humane Animal Rescue will be visiting the science center with lovable animals, available for free adoption. Normal adoption policies and procedures apply, and adoption fee is required for puppies and kittens. The adoption event is free with science center admission.

• Pancakes and Booze Art Show, Saturday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Spirit, Lawrenceville

More than 100 emerging artists will showcase their work in a Warhol-style, anything-goes, massive warehouse environment--live music, body painting, multimedia displays and free pancakes! The show originated in 2009 in Los Angeles and since has popped up more than 300 times in over 35 cities around the world.
Pancakes and Booze Art Show tickets are $10 at the door.

Photo: Associated Press.