A SCENE FROM ‘CAPER,’ FEATURED AT THE THREE RIVERS FILM FESTIVAL | COURTESY FILM PITTSBURGH

Three Rivers Film Festival: A hapless, all-night crime caper launched by a mistaken, racy text message. A May-December romance gone wrong — thanks to a Gen-Z wedding reception. A tense thriller set amidst Carnival week in Brazil. And dozens of cutting-edge shorts from all around the world. The Three Rivers Film Festival is underway, with an impressive lineup of films set to make their local debuts at venues including the Harris Theater, Lindsay Theater, Row House Lawrenceville and the Pittsburgh Playhouse. The centerpiece of the festival, the shorts competition, kicks off next weekend — and, to keep the reels rolling after you get home, the festival has a virtual component for at-home viewing. Pick a few winners and get individual tickets, or immerse yourself in the festival with a pass that grants you access to the full slate.

Maroon 5: Longevity is hard to come by in modern music, particularly for rock artists under the age of 50. But Maroon 5 have generated hit albums and inescapable singles in each of the past three decades, including radio mainstays such as “This Love,” “Moves Like Jagger” and “Payphone.” Known for collaborations across the musical landscape, the band remains a powerful live act — as evidenced by their performance at the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the only rock act to take that stage in the past decade. This Friday night, they’ll bring their “Love is Like” tour to PPG Paints Arena. Rising star songwriter Claire Rosinkranz will open the show.

Gallagherfest: Celebrate the life and talent of one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved Irish musicians at “GallagherFest — A Family Musical Tribute to Mike Gallagher.” As one of the only musicians to have performed in every Pittsburgh Irish Festival from its inception in 1991 through his death in March, Gallagher’s legacy is one to be cherished. Sharing music and memories is one of the best ways to honor someone so loved. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended; call 412-642-6622 to save a seat. — Kahmeela Adams

“Fellow Travelers”: The novel “Fellow Travelers,” a historical thriller by Thomas Mallon, has proven to be a rich source of inspiration for other artists. It gave rise to an Emmy-nominated miniseries — and an acclaimed modern opera, which makes its local debut this weekend in a production from Pittsburgh Opera. The story follows a pair of young government employees who fall in love amid McCarthyism, when gay workers were being fired en masse; tension rises as the men try to keep their relationship under wraps. The acclaimed opera will be performed this weekend only at the Byham Theater.

Sad Karaoke: There’s a very serious rule at Sad Karaoke: No ironic performances. This isn’t a place to feign sorrow or produce alligator tears; if you take the microphone and belt out a ballad, you’re expected to unleash some raw feelings. The event, hosted by Andrea Laurion and In Bed By Ten creator Matt Buchholz, takes place from 7-10 p.m. this Saturday night at Golden Age Beer Co. in Homestead. May we suggest “Landslide,” perhaps?

“Die Hard”: Get a jump on your essential holiday viewing by seeing the undeniable Christmas classic “Die Hard” on the largest screen in the region. The action favorite plays Friday night for one show only at the Rangos Giant Cinema. It’s a good opportunity to brush up before a much different version of the same tale arrives Downtown.

Stillers Sundays at Bottlerocket: Watch an all-important divisional matchup in Pittsburgh’s communal basement. During Stillers Sundays at Bottlerocket Social Hall, you’ll play along with Steelers Bingo, chow down on hot dogs and yell at the big screen with your fellow yinzers. The Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals at 1 p.m.; the bar opens at noon.

Watch Sean Collier discuss this weekend’s events on KDKA’s “Pittsburgh Today Live” here:

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