CP RECORD STORE DAY PICKS

BY AMANDA WALTZ // AWALTZ@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

Allman Brothers Band, Syria Mosque: Pittsburgh, PA 1-17-71

(Allman Brothers Band Recording Company)

Honor Pittsburgh’s music past with an album recorded during a performance at the Syria Mosque, an Oakland venue that hosted over 70 years of incredible musicians.

Carole King, The Legendary Demos Vol. 1

(Legacy/SMG)

Originally released in 2012, The Legendary Demos Vol. 1 contains 13 demo recordings produced by King from 1962 through 1971.

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Live at Jazz Workshop 1970

(Gearbox Records)

This album by a legendary, late, Pittsburgh-born jazz drummer comes with a QR code with access to nearly five hours of extra content.

Dirty Projectors + Björk, Mount Wittenberg Orca

(Domino Record Co.)

This collaboration between the Brooklyn indie rock band and visionary Icelandic musician comes in an expanded edition that includes bonus tracks, new live material, and more.

HALF THE FUN of shopping for records is digging for hidden gems, and half the fun of Record Store Day is knowing just how many more of those are tucked into the crates. Here are the exclusive Record Store Day releases Pittsburgh City Paper staffers think are worth searching for this year:

Groove Armada, Black Light

(BMG)

Previously nominated for a Grammy in Best Electronic/Dance Album, this work features vocal collaborations from Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music, Saint Saviour, and Fenech-Soler, among others.

Sparks, A Woofer In A Tweeter’s Clothing

(Friday Music)

This album, which features new commentary notes from producer and Electric Prunes/Utopia member, James Lowe, marks 50 years of one of music’s greatest pop/rock duos.

Haircut 100, Live in Hammersmith 1983

(Demon UK)

The RSD site calls this recently unearthed live recording “an absolute must for all fans of frenetic funky fabulous melodic pop.”

Tori Amos, Little Earthquakes Rarities

(Rhino/Atlantic)

If you ever cried while singing along to “Silent All These Years,” these B-sides from Amos’ debut album should have you feeling beautifully sad all over again. •

THU., APRIL 20

ART • SOUTH SIDE

Rip, Repair, Repeat: Opening Reception

6-8:30 p.m. Continues through June 17. Brew House Gallery. 711 S. 21st St., South Side. Free. brewhousearts.org

MUSIC/LIT • MUNHALL

Jazz and Working-Class Experience: Book Talk, Poetry, Live Music. 7-9 p.m. The Pump House. 880 E. Waterfront Drive, Munhall. Free. Registration required. battleofhomestead.org

THEATER • NORTH SIDE

Morning Reckoning 8 p.m. Continues through Fri., April 21. New Hazlett Theater. Six Allegheny Square East, North Side. $20-30. newhazletttheater.org

FILM • MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

The JFilm Festival marks its 30th year with big premieres, global films, special events, and more. The festival opens with the Israeli comedy Matchmaking and continues with screenings at AMC Waterfront, Oaks Theater, and McConomy Auditorium at Carnegie Mellon University. Included in the lineup is documentary The Cure for Hate and the Pittsburgh premiere of Finding Light, described as a “multifaceted film that uses dance to explore the need for human rights protections against bigotry and hate.” 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 30. Multiple locations. Ticket prices vary. filmpittsburgh.org

FRI., APRIL 21

FILM • HOMESTEAD

Pittsburgh Sound + Image presents Maya Deren on 16mm. 8-9:30 p.m. Eberle Studios. 229 East Ninth Ave., Homestead. $10. pghsoundandimage.com

SAT., APRIL 22

ZOO • HIGHLAND PARK

Wild Earth Day 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. 7370 Baker St., Highland Park. Included with regular admission. pittsburghzoo.org encourages people to adopt and race rubber duckies for a chance to win cash prizes and gift cards. The duckie adoption fees benefit Partners For Quality’s efforts to aid those with “intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges.” Be there when 7,500 duckies are set loose on Lake Elizabeth and float to the finish line. 11 a.m. West North Ave., North Side. Free to attend. duckrace.com/pittsburgh

KIDS • DOWNTOWN

Penny Arcade: Interactive Kids Comedy Show. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Arcade Comedy Theater. 943 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $12.

FAMILY • WEST MIFFLIN

Celebrate more than a century of thrills at the season-opening 125th Celebration Weekends event at Kennywood. Revisit classic rides like the Thunderbolt and check out the park’s new additions, including the first-ever amusement park Primanti Bros. (Though you might want to hold off on the coleslaw until after the coasters.) For this weekend, first responders will receive free admission at the gate, as well as discounted admission for up to four friends or family members. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues every weekend until Memorial Day Weekend. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Included kennywood.com

South Side

12-6 p.m.

2010/2012 East Carson St., South Side.

Bloomfield

1-9 p.m. Bloomfield Park (under the Bloomfield Bridge), Bloomfield. Free. All ages. tracebloomfield.com/skatefest-23

FAMILY • NORTH SIDE

Waddle your way to Allegheny Commons Park for the Steel City Duck Derby, a day of live music, games, food, and more. Presented by Partners For Quality, the event

South Side

The Switchblades: A Nefarious 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m., Club Cafe. 56 S. 12th St., South Side. $25. 21 and over. instagram.com/swop_pgh

THU., APRIL 20

SUN., APRIL 23

SWAP • MCKEES ROCKS

Spring Clothing Swap 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Radiant Hall Studios. 734 Thompson Ave., McKees Rocks. Donation suggested. radianthall.org/calendar

MON., APRIL 24

MUSIC • NORTH SIDE

Intercultural Music Collaboration with HarmoniZing 7-8:30 p.m. City of Asylum. 40 W. North Ave., North Side. Free. Registration required. Livestream available. cityofasylum.org

TUE., APRIL 25

LIT • MONROEVILLE

Author Talk: Lori Rader-Day & Ann Cleeves. 6:30-8 p.m. Monroeville Public Library. 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville. Free. mysterylovers.com/event

MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS

Sunny Day Real Estate 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $33-93. roxianlive.com

SAT., APRIL 22

WED., APRIL 26

THEATER • BLOOMFIELD/GARFIELD

See a range of unconventional productions by local puppeteers, opera singers, spoken word poets, and others during the tenth-annual Pittsburgh Fringe Fest. The four-day festival will take place in venues across Bloomfield and Garfield, with certain events allowing guests to tune in virtually. Check out shows such as Rats’ Feast, a ballet puppet comedy with original music. Want to see everything?

Purchase a day or weekend pass giving you access to multiple shows. 6-11 p.m. Multiple locations. Free-$15. Continues through April 30. pittsburghfringe.org

THEATER • DOWNTOWN

Potted Potter. 7 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 6th St., Downtown. $36-51. trustarts.org

MUSIC • MILLVALE

Shadow of Intent, Brand of Sacrifice, Bodysnatcher, and Boundaries

7 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $22. mrsmalls.com