Weekend events

Adam Hice
7 p.m., April 4

The magician will perform at the Red Ring. Hice is also a Duquesne alum. For more information on this event call (412) 396-6619 or email dpc@duq.edu.

Jack Reacher
7 p.m. April 5, 7  and 10 p.m. April 6

The film Jack Reacher will be shown Friday and Sunday in 104 College Hall and Saturday at 10 p.m. in the Union NiteSpot. Free popcorn will be available. For more information, call (412) 396-6619 or email dpc@duq.edu.

Best Buddies Concert
5:30 p.m., April 4

Best Buddies hopes to eliminate the “r-word” from Duquesne University’s campus. Join them for an amazing evening of entertainment showcasing the talents of people with and without disabilities. 2013 Spread the Word to End the Word T-Shirts will be available at the door of the event.

Gracious Living & Stylish Entertainment
9 a.m., April 5

Danielle Rollins, one of the nation’s foremost tastemakers in lifestyle and entertaining, offers a lecture on being a good host. Following her presentation, there will be a buffet luncheon with open seating available in the Hall Of Sculpture. For more information, call (412) 622-3325.

Party In The Tropics
7 p.m., April 5

Gather your friends and head to Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens for one of the city’s most unique nightspots.This is no typical stroll through the gardens: At this reoccurring party, you can indulge in sweet and savory morsels, mix your own cocktails, and dance to the beats of a live dj all surrounded by lush greenery, rushing waterfalls and exotic plants.This is an age 21+ event.

The Emblazoned Apparition
8 p.m., April 5

The program will feature four of acclaimed experimental filmmaker Phil Solomon’s unique, optically manipulated 16mm films along with two Pittsburgh premieres of his recent digital pieces inspired by his appreciation for the splendor of the artificial worlds of video games. Tickets are $10. for more information, call (412) 237-8300.

Eric Clapton
7:30 p.m., April 6

The artist will perform at Consol Energy Center. Also performing are The Wallflowers. For more information on this all ages event, visit consolenergycenter.com.