March Fun Calendar: 65+ cool things to do in the Beaver Valley and a bit beyond
Sure, you could just sit on the couch all March and watch college basketball.
Zzzzzz.
C'mon, life's too short, so we say get out of the house, and savor some live entertainment.
Here's our March Fun Calendar, filled with plays, musicals, live comedy, concerts, dancing, pop-culture gatherings, foodie events and many more activities to enjoy in the Beaver Valley and a bit beyond.
March 1
Disney on Ice "Find You Hero" through March 3 at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh. ticketmaster.com.
“Feed The Need,” a variety show at The Oaks Theater in Oakmont benefiting Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank, featuring performances by Audacy Pittsburgh radio talent beginning at 7:30 p.m. with KDKA Radio's Pat Septak, formerly a Beaver County Radio newsman, on accordion. theoakstheater.com.
Horror Realm Con 2024, featuring cast members from "Halloween 2007," "Cujo," "House of 1000 Corpses" and other horror films, opens for three nights at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites, Bethel Park. horrorrealmcon.com.
KISSNATION, a Kiss tribute band, headlines and hosts meet-and-greets for a two-night stand at The Strand Theater in Zelienople. StrandTheater.org. Shows are both 7:30 p.m.
March 2
Pappy Weingrad, rock 'n' roll, 7 p.m. Big Sewickley Creek Brewing, Economy.
Joel Lindsey, British-born Pittsburgh singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. Grumpy Beaver, Bridgewater. thegrumpybeaver.com.
Adult Painting Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Genesis Collective and held at Broken In2 Beautiful in Ambridge. http://tinyurl.com/gistpaint
"And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank," 7:30 p.m. presentation by Prime Stage Theatre at New Hazlett Theater, Pittsburgh's North Side followed by a post-show discussion with the Rev. John Neiman, a retired Catholic priest now residing in West Virginia who became a close friend of Otto Frank and his secretary, Miep Gies, the Dutch woman who found and saved Anne Frank’s actual diary. Regular shows are March 1-10. newhazletttheater.org.
March 3
Soup and Chili Cook-off with cornhole, 2-6 p.m. Bullseye Brewing, New Brighton.
"The Book of Morman" ends its weeklong run at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. TrustArts.org
March 4
Solar Eclipse Eyewear distribution begins in the Beaver County Library System.
More: Total solar eclipse: Plan your participation in Beaver County, or northwest Pennsylvania
One Big Table, an international food tasting event, 6-9 p.m., Stage AE, Pittsburgh. Hosted by Literacy Pittsburgh. give.literacypittsburgh.org
March 5
St. Patrick's Day Cookie Decorating Class, 5:30 p.m. the Coffee Beanery, Center Township.
March 6
Bocce Championships, an event hosted by Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, opens for two days at Geneva College, Beaver Falls.
Shawn Farquhar in "Déjà Vu: An Experience to Remember," a live magic show beginning a 10-night run at Liberty Magic Theatre in Pittsburgh. trustarts.org.
Open Mic, 6 p.m. Sheffield Lanes, Aliquippa.
March 7
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. Grand Valley Inn, Fallston.
"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit" continues at the Kamin Science Center (formerly the Carnegie Science Center.) carnegiescincecenter.org.
March 8
The Extractions local rock 'n' roll, 8 p.m. at Kendrew's Lounge, Aliquippa.
History Uncorked: We Love The '90s, with food, drink and a DJ dance party led by DJ Bonics, Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show begins at the David Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh. Runs daily through March 17. pittsburghcc.com.
Cranberry Artists Network launches its spring show 6-8 p.m. at the Bottlebrush Gallery 539 Main St., Harmony. Juror for the show is Hiromi Katayama, a native of Ibarki, Japan, a professional artist currently working from her private studio in Washington County. Exhibit with members' works runs until April 4. cranberryartistsnetwork.com.
March 9
T-Robe standup comedy, 8 p.m. Monaca Turners. Fundraiser for Central Valley Baseball.
Ready Yourself Youth Ranch second annual sportsman's bash, noon to 5 p.m. at the Conway Volunteer Fire Department. ryyr.org.
"Coming Home," a 7 p.m. concert by The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh with the debut of new Music Director Daniel Singer, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. (Repeats 3 p.m. March 10, East Liberty Presbyterian Church). eventbrite.com.
March 10
Wicks, Wax, and Drafts candle-making class 1-3 p.m. Fermata Brewing, Ambridge. learn to create unique candles in an Arrow & Pine Design Co. reusable can glass that's Taylor Swift themed. fermatabrewing.beer.
Maple Syrup: Short & Sweet Program, 1-2:30 p.m. Raccoon Creek State Park Rec Hall, Hanover Township. Learn the step-by-step process of turning maple sap into maple syrup and sugars.
Treasures in the Archives, a program exploring highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials in Western Pennsylvania, 1–2:30 p.m. at the Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh. heinzhistorycenter.org.
March 11
PAWS for Reading With Tucker, 6 p.m. Beaver Area Memorial Library. Readers in grades pre-K to 5th are invited to practice reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment. beaverlibraries.org.
March 12
Trivia Night, 7 p.m. at Brady's Run Grille & Guesthouse, Fallston.
Pinball PA, Pennsylvania's largest pinball and vintage video game arcade and museum, open 2-10 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays (and at 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays) Hopewell Shopping Center. pinballpa.com
March 13
Adult Painting with Acrylics Class, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monaca Public Library. beaverlibraries.org.
March 14
"The World Goes 'Round: The Music of Kander & Ebb" opens 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. The musical continues through March 17. lincolnparkarts.org.
March 15
Closing day for "Underground Railroad Paintings by Marlon Gist" exhibit at The Baby Bello, 2200 Ninth Ave., Beaver Falls. thebellobuilding.com.
More: Beaver Falls gallery welcomes Aliquippa artist Marlon Gist’s 'Underground Railroad' series
Tony Barge & The Honky Tonk Heroes 8 p.m. at Koehler Brewing, Ellwood City.
March 16
Beaver Valley Choral Society Lenten concert series, 4 p.m. St. Titus Church, Mary Queen of Saints Parish, 952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa.
30th Blackhawk Spring Craft Show, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blackhawk High School.
St. Patrick's Day 5K & Fun Walk, 8:30 a.m. hosted by the New Brighton Area Recreation Commission. nbarc.net.
Monaca St. Patrick's Day parade and festival, 11:30 a.m., the Monaca Borough Building lot and Monaca Brewing Co.
More: Forget Pittsburgh: Head to Monaca for a St. Patrick's parade & party with music and beer
Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, 10 a.m. downtown Pittsburgh. pittsburghstpatricksdayparade.com.
"La Traviata" presented by the Pittsburgh Opera opens at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh.
March 17
Beaver Valley Choral Society Lenten concert series, 4 p.m. New Brighton Methodist Church, 1033 Sixth Ave., New Brighton.
Beaver County High School Senior Art Competition opening celebration, 1-4 p.m., Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton. The artwork will remain hanging in the gallery through April 11. merrickartgallery.org.
St. Paddy's Day Bigfoot Hike, a free 4-miles total hike on the North Country Trail, starting at the Wampum Train Station and heading west towards the Mines & Meadows ATV trails. Soup to follow. meetup.com.
"Rhythm of the Dance: The National Dance Company of Ireland," 4 p.m., Palace Theatre, Greensburg.
March 18
"Jane’s Endangered Animal Experience" at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, invites kids and families to experience the world like Jane Garcia, the 9-year-old protagonist of the Apple TV+ series "Jane." Immersed in the world of the honeybee, visitors can climb into a replica of Jane’s high-tech pod vehicle from the show and fly it to collect pollen and evade predators. Investigate a kid-sized model of a bee and watch a 30-minute screening of an episode of "Jane" in the Earth Theater. carnegiemnh.org. Runs through March 26.
March 19
Galactic trivia, 11 a.m. Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls. beaverlibraries.org.
More: Total solar eclipse: Plan your participation in Beaver County, or northwest Pennsylvania
Jason Kush Quartet in a free concert, 5 p.m. at the Lounge at the Greer Cabaret, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org.
March 20
Wigle Whiskey Tasting & Dinner, 6 p.m. Harmony Inn, Harmony.
March 21
Trinity Wiseman, 5-8 p.m. Jackson's Restaurant + Pub, Center Township. jacksonsbeavervalley.com.
Buzzworthy Trivia, Altered Genius Brewing, Ambridge. alteredgeniusbrewing.com.
"Pittsburgh to the Moon" with the Moonshot Space Museum and the Beaver County Amateur Astronomers, 6 p.m. Beaver Area Memorial Library. beaverlibraries.org.
More: Total solar eclipse: Plan your participation in Beaver County, or northwest Pennsylvania
March 22
The Fight For Air Climb Pittsburgh, 9 a.m. to noon, One Oxford Centre, downtown Pittsburgh, the American Lung Association’s premier stair-climbing event and fundraiser. FightForAirClimb.org/pittsburgh
March 23
Beaver Valley Choral Society Lenten concert series, 4 p.m. College Avenue United Methodist Church, 345 College Ave., Beaver.
Spring Craft Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. hosted by the Beaver Area Jaycees at the Beaver Valley Mall.
Ben B's Big Ball Dodging Tourney, a dodgeball tournament fundraiser for the Ben Banks Foundation, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blackhawk High School. Also includes food options, baskets to bid on, and a raffle. benbanksfoundation.org.
Hopewell Township Spring Festival begins at 10 a.m. at Hopewell Community Park.
"When Life Gets Weird," a story-telling event starring TV personality/comedian John McIntire, Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam, media activist Man-e and attorney Heather Heidelbaugh, 8 p.m. Parkway Theater, 644 Broadway Ave., McKees Rocks.
Saturday, March 23rd. Doors open at 7pm. Show at 8pm. $20
March 24
Yoga with Lauren from Ahimsa Lifestyle Yoga, noon at Fermata Brewing, Ambridge. fermatabrewing.beer.
March 25
The Celtic Tenors, 7 p.m. The Strand Theater in Zelienople. StrandTheater.org. The March 12-13 shows at the Strand are sellouts.
March 26
"Mamma Mia!" the musical opens at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Runs through March 31 with tickets at trustarts.org.
Roger Humphries and RH Factor in a free concert, 5 p.m. at the Lounge at the Greer Cabaret, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org.
March 27
Trivia night about the solar system, 6 p.m. at the Monaca Public Library.
More: Total solar eclipse: Plan your participation in Beaver County, or northwest Pennsylvania
March 28
Jay Wiley 6 p.m. at Jackson's Restaurant + Pub, Center Township. jacksonsbeavervalley.com.
March 29
Rust Valley Revival, modern rock, 8 p.m. Fermata Brewing, Ambridge.
March 30
Easter Eggstravaganza, 11 a.m. Ewing Park, Ellwood City. Easter egg hunts both for ages 10 and under and for children with special needs, plus a petting zoo, face painting and photos with the Easter Bunny. Hosted by the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Bunny Hop on The Farm, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Janoski's Farm & Greenhouse, Findlay Township, Easter fun with crafts vendors and a bunny hop for kids.
Margaret Cho live comedy, 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org.
Honky Tonk Heroes, 7 p.m., Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls. Launch of a concert series.
March 31
Happy Easter!
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This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: March Fun Calendar: Cool things to do in Beaver County
