May fun calendar for the Beaver Valley and beyond
Plenty of good times to be found this month locally. Here are some entertaining ideas:
May 1
·"The SpongeBob Musical," Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. LincolnParkArts.org
·Beatlemania Now! tribute concert 2 p..m., Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org
·"Jesus Christ Superstar" closes at 1 and 6:30 p.m. at Gargaro Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
·"Murder on The Orient Express," closes at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
·Jim Gaffigan, PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh. ppgpaintsarena.com
·Whiskey Myers, UPMC Events Center, Moon. upmceventscenter.com
May 3
·Tony Campbell and Jazzsurgery, 7 p.m. Backstage Bar at Theater Square, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org.
May 4
·May The 4th Be With You Star Wars Day, 4 p.m., BirdFish craft brewery, Columbiana, Ohio. birdfishbrew.com
·Celtic Illusion, a night of Irish dance and illusion, 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
May 5
·"Cruising Steady: The Music & Friendship of Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson," 7:30 p.m., Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington, starring Patrice Covington from "The Color Purple" and Jesse Nager from "Motown." westminster.edu
·John Mayer, PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh. ppgpaintsarena.com
May 6
·"The SpongeBob Musical," Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland (continues May 7-8.) LincolnParkArts.org
·"Forever Plaid" opens 7:30 p.m. at the Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org, Continues at 7:30 p.m. May 7, 13, 14 and 2 p.m. May 8, 14, 15.
·"Swan Lake" presented by Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Continues weekends through May 15. trustarts.org
More:'The SpongeBob Musical' to bring belly laughs & joy to Midland stage
May 7
·Beaver County History Days begin with free events at museums throughout the county.
·Benefit Bike Run for Carol Derosky, 11 a.m., starts at Little T's, 613 U.S. Route 30, Independence Township.
International Wine Walk through Ambridge, 1-5 p.m., sponsored by the Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce. ambridgeregionalchamber.org
·The Peter Max Experience, 4-7 p.m. celebrating the famed pop artist via a limited engagement at Christine Frechard Gallery, 5126 Butler St, Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville section. Other complimentary to the public receptions from 5-8 p.m. May 14 and noon-3 p.m. May 15. RSVPs requested at 412-407-9319. www.christinefrechardgallery.com
May 8
·"Muddy Moms," celebrate Mother's Day with free rides for moms at Mines & Meadows ATV/RV Resort, Wampum. minesandmeasdows.com
·Beaver County History Days continues with free events at museums throughout the county.
Stars on Ice, 4 p.m., Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh. ppgpaintsarena.com
·Lewis Black, Palace Theatre, Greensburg. thepalacetheatre.org
May 9
·Megadeth and Lamb of God, Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh. peterseneventscenter.com
May 11
·"Dixie's Tupperware Party" opens, 7 p.m. Greer Cabaret Theater, Pittsburgh. (Runs through May 28). trustarts.org
·Deftones, Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh. peterseneventscenter.com
·David Foster, Palace Theatre, Greensburg. thepalacetheatre.org
May 12
·Book discussion of "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by author Jamie Ford, 6:30 p.m. Chippewa Branch Library, 2811 Darlington Road, Chippewa, preparing for the nationally known author's Beaver County visit in June. Sign up by calling 724-847-1450.
·"An Evening With Local Author Karen Malena" 7 p.m., Riverside Bed & Breakfast, 817 Riverside Drive, Bridgewater. The author of the heartfelt memoir "Bushel and a Peck" will raffle off gift baskets to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association and the Beaver County chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness.
·"ABBA: The Movie," a flashback journey to the 1970s when disco reigned supreme, and ABBA were international pop royalty, 7 p.m., Cinemark Theater, Robinson Township. Repeats 3 p.m. at the same theater. www.AbbaMovie.com.
·Soul Sessions: Avery Sunshine, 8 p.m. August Wilson Cultural Center, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
May 13
·"To Marvin, With Love," a tribute to Marvin Hamlisch presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall. (Continues May 14-15). pittsburghsymphony.org
·Blues Attack, Koehler Brewery, Ellwood City. koehlerbrewingcompany.com
May 14
·Beaver County Bounces Back, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., wellness walk, food trucks, bounce house, health screenings, free games, children's activities and giveaways, at the Brady's Run Park outdoor walking track, a celebration of community resilience sponsored by Beaver County Zero Suicide Initiative. bc-systemofcare.org
·Hands-on History at Old Economy Village in Ambridge, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. offers several demonstrations where you can try a variety of 19th century crafts and trades, such as blacksmithing, printing, cooking, textile production, laundry and more. oldeconomyvillage.org
·Tribute to The Beatles with the band Come Together, 8 p.m., Grand Valley Inn, Fallston.
·"Miss Electricity," a stage show produced by Mariposa Theatre for young audiences, 11 a.m. Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org
·EQT Children's Theater Festival opens, multiple venues, Pittsburgh's Cultural Center. pghkids.trustarts.org
·Black & Gold Cookie Table Drive-thru, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hartwood Acres, Hampton Township. dfspgh.salsalabs.org
May 15
·Lift Your Spirits Car Cruise, 1-5 p.m., with 50/50, food trucks and deejay, 103 School Road, Independence Township.
·"Miss Electricity," a stage show produced by Mariposa Theatre for young audiences, 5 p.m. Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org
·EQT Children's Theater Festival opens, multiple venues, Pittsburgh's Cultural Center. pghkids.trustarts.org
·Hands-on History continues at Old Economy Village in Ambridge, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. offers several demonstrations where you can try a variety of 19th century crafts and trades, such as blacksmithing, printing, cooking, textile production, laundry and more. oldeconomyvillage.org
May 17
·"Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations" Broadway musical opens 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Runs through May 22. trustarts.org
·Halestorm, Stage AE outdoors, Pittsburgh. promowestlive.com
·Mark Strickland Trio, 5 p.m. Backstage Bar at Theater Square, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
May 18
·AJR, Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh. peterseneventscenter.com
·The Offspring, Stage AE outdoors, Pittsburgh. promowestlive.com
May 19
·"Dixie's Tupperware Party" continues 7 p.m. Greer Cabaret Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
·Honor The Fallen Bike Run, proceeds benefit the maintenance and expansion of the Beaver County Police Memorial, registration at 5 p.m. MJ's Steel City Bar and Grill, Findlay Township, with candlelight vigil at the memorial at the Beaver County Courthouse.
May 20
·Stand-up comedy with Matt Wohlfarth, 7:30 p.m., Iron Horse Community Theater, Ambridge. ironhorsetheatrecompany.com
·Bill Engvall, 6 and 9 p.m., Palace Theatre, Greensburg. thepalacetheatre.org
May 21
·Wings & Wheels classic car cruise and airplane appreciation show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beaver County Airport, Chippewa Township.
Soulful Femme, 7 p.m. May 21, Fermata Brewing, Ambridge. fermatabrewing.beer
·A Toast to The Rat Pack, 2 and 7 p.m., Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org
·Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Pittsburgh.
·Maple House Music Festival, with Black Pumas, Ghost Hounds, Jason Isbell, Elle King & more, Hartwood Acres, Hampton Township. maplehousefest.com
May 22
·Beaver Valley Choral Society presents “BVCS Pops: Music of Stage and Screen,” 5 p.m.at Rochester Area High School.
·Ambridge artist Carolyn Pierotti, former vice president of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists, presents a retrospective of her work with a reception from 5-8 p.m., at Ketchup City Creative, 612 Main St., Sharpsburg. purplepierotti.com
May 23
·Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs a "Prayer for Ukraine" benefit concert, 7 p.m., Rochester High School.
·Chita Rivera, 7 p.m. Greer Cabaret Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
May 24
·Chita Rivera, 7 p.m. Greer Cabaret Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
May 27
·Beach Therapy at Kelly's Riverside Saloon in Bridgewater, 7 p.m. with live bands in the sand, headlined by '90s hip-hop group Fistful of Ballers.
·Eddie Manion CD release show, 7:30 p.m. Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org
·The Head & The Heart, Stage AE outdoors, Pittsburgh. promowestlive.com
May 28
··The Commonheart, Stage AE outdoors, Pittsburgh. promowestlive.com
·Honky-Tonk Heroes, Koehler Brewery, Ellwood City. koehlerbrewingcompany.com
May 29
·Dancing Queen, 8 p.m., Grand Valley Inn, Fallston.
·"Memorial Day Jumpoff" with hip-hop music by Hit'Temhard Music and a podcast recording by 2 Dum Yinzers, 9 p.m., Frank's Original Grill, Beaver Falls.
May 30
·Memorial Day Parade, 10:30 a.m. Third Street, Beaver.
Hookstown Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m., line up on Main Street by the Hookstown Free Methodist Church.
(Scott Tady is entertainment editor at The Times and easy to reach at stady@timesonline.com)
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