BLT presents improv nightButler Little Theatre presents an improv night from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the theater at One Howard St. Admission is $5 at the door. Shannon Donovan will be the host.

Symphony has ‘Idol’ finalistsBUTLER TWP — The Butler County Symphony will perform a pop concert called “Symphony Idol” at 7:30 p.m. March 4 in the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium.The concert will feature performances by “American Idol” season 8 finalist Matt Giraud and season 6 finalists LaKisha Jones and Haley Scarnato.Tickets are $20.50 for adults and $5.50 for students. Call 724-283-1402 or visit www.butlersymphony.org.

Philharmonic hosts studentsBUTLER TWP — Students majoring in dance at LaRoche College will perform with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic at the orchestra’s concert at 8 p.m. March 24 at Butler County Community College’s Succop Theater.Tickets are $15 and available at https://itkt.choicecrm.net/templates/BCCC/, by calling 724-284-8505, or at the door.

Maridon continues series“The Collectors” series will continue at the Maridon Museum.The schedule includes:“Pens and Pencils” with Helen Ferguson, 7 to 9 p.m. March 23“Vintage & Collectible Jewelry” with Zelda Wilbert, 7 to 9 p.m. May 17“Curiosities and Conundrums of Make-do Repairs,” with Ellen King, 7 to 9 p.m. June 15.

Mars library shows artMARS — The Mars Public Library in partnership with the Cranberry Artists Network will present “A One Night Stand Art Show & Sale” from 6 to 9 p.m. April 1 at the library, 107 Grand Ave.Guests can view works painted by area artists and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. Proceeds benefit the library.Admission is free.For more information, call 724-625-9048 or visit www.marsarealibrary.org.

Engineering event plannedPITTSBURGH — In recognition of National Engineers Week, the Carnegie Science Center’s Engineer the Future today through Saturday will feature presentations, hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to inspire interest in engineering.Visitors will have the opportunity to make superballs, build a clay boat, discover how UV light works, and explore the science of natural gas discovery and extraction.Other activities feature circuits, robotics, 3-D printing, and construction.Call 412-237-3400 or visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org for more information.

GC grad does recitalANNVILLE, Pa. — Ian Brown of Grove City will perform a spring piano recital at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at Lebanon Valley College.Brown, a graduate of Grove City High School, is pursuing degrees in health science and music.For more information, visit www.lvc.edu/events.