Remember, you can always find more events on the Post-Gazette’s Event Calendar as well as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Calendar.

These are just a few of our favorites!

The Marriage of Figaro. Don’t miss this show at the Benedum Center with music by Mozart on April 27th and 30th.  This dizzying comic farce takes place on a graceful architectural set and exudes charm from frantic beginning to sweet, satisfying end.  Understand every word with the opera sung in Italian and English texts projected above the stage. For more information visit the Pittsburgh Opera. Be sure to visit the Carlton Restaurant before the show and get a free limo ride to the Benedum Center!

Smucker’s Stars on Ice. The Smucker’s Stars on Ice Tour, founded and produced by Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, is one of the premier family entertainment events in the U.S. This year’s highly-anticipated production will crisscross the United States as the only figure skating tour in America, bringing you the greatest performances and competitors from the 2010 Winter Games. Don’t miss this performances on Thursday, April 29th at the Mellon Arena. Be sure to stop by the Carlton Restaurant before heading over to the Arena.

Pittsburgh Marathon. The Pittsburgh Marathon returns on Sunday, May 2nd. Whether you’re a runner or a spectator, race weekend offers a multitude of activities, perfect for all ages. For more information and tips visit Pittsburgh Marathon.

That’s right – The Great One has his own winery in eastern Canada’s Niagara Peninsula.  All of the No. 99 products are 100% Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA), meaning that they’re made from 100% Canadian-grown grapes.

A portion of wine sales also goes to support Gretzky’s hockey foundation for children.