Events

Once a month, on the third Saturday, visitors are invited to participate in a range of art-making activities that illuminate the creative process of in-residence artists. Projects and materials are developed to complement current and ongoing exhibitions. This program is free with museum admission and highly recommended for individuals or families with children of all ages.

The triumph of Shakespearian romantic comedy directed by Ted Pappas and presented by PNC.

Join Derek at the Beerhive for weekly, live trivia. Compete to win gift cards and bragging rights. Always free to play and always an awesome time. Trivia league starts week of 1/8/12. Sign up and compete to win a grand prize of $1000.00 Show starts at 7p. Registration begins at 6:30p. See you there!

Elton John’s new show is “the best musical of the decade” (Time). BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is a joyous celebration of one young boy’s triumph against the odds. Called “the most inspiring show I’ve seen in years” by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, the story follows Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring, into a ballet class and discovers his dream to dance. Full of life, laughter, award-winning choreography and an unforgettable sc... More Details

Celebrate your birthday with R2-D2, frozen marshmallows, and excitement that will make your hair stand on end—literally! Invite up to 20 people for two hours in your own party room, explore the Science Center and Highmark SportsWorks®, gobble up some ice cream, pizza, and soda, and enjoy customized gift bags for the kids. Plus, add on a special kid-favorite science activity! Our parties will also come to you—call the Birthday Bash reservation line at (412) 237-3431 to book your ... More Details

Manfred Honeck, conductor; Thomas Hampson, baritone; Chen Reiss, soprano. Antonín Dvorák: Biblical Songs; Johannes Brahms: A German Requiem. Hailed as a vital force of music with his powerful and impassioned voice, American baritone star Thomas Hampson makes a long overdue return to the PSO. The highly sought-after Grammy Award-winning soloist performs Dvo?ák’s beautiful Biblical Songs, a song cycle based on various psalms. Hampson then joins the all-star cast of angel... More Details

Hailed as a vital force of music with his powerful and impassioned voice, American baritone star Thomas Hampson makes a long overdue return to the PSO. The highly sought-after Grammy Award-winning soloist performs Dvorák's beautiful, Biblical Songs. Hampson then joins the all-star cast of angelic soprano Chen Reiss, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Manfred Honeck and the PSO in Brahms', "A German Requiem."

Palace Theatre. Program: Overture in Homage to Mozart (Frank Martin), Concerto TBD (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart), A Letter from Mozart (Michael Colgrass), Symphony No. 40 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart). $5/$4 seniors and students w/ valid ID, $7/$5 at the door. Advance tickets available at music.cmu.edu or by calling Showclix at 1-888-71-TICKETS.

Have fun with a friend or a date Friday night at BrickPitt Ceramic Studio! Learn some basic projects on the potter’s wheel while enjoying beer, wine, and snacks. BrickPitt Ceramic Studio will fire and glaze your creations for pick up two weeks after the workshop. All skill levels.

The ToonSeum and the Museum of Uncut Funk present Funky Turns Forty, an exhibit celebrating the legacy of the first wave of positive Black animated characters of the 1970s.   Until the Civil Rights movement of the late 1950s and 60s, African-Americans were treated as second-class citizens. While prevalent in music and popular culture, Blacks still faced extreme political, economic, and social prejudices. In comics and animation, Blacks were largely ignored or were depicted in broad, derogat... More Details

In Phipps’ South Conservatory, model G Garden Railroad trains chug through miniature living landscapes sprinkled with conifers, groundcovers, sedums and small-growing plants. This delightful little world is designed by Phipps staff and will thrill children and adults alike. Admission to Phipps costs $12 for adults, $11 for seniors (age 62 and older), $11 for students (with valid ID), and $9 for children (ages 2-18). Members and children under 2 enter for free.

Free open house featuring heat defying acts of art in Pittsburgh Glass Center’s state-of the-art glass studios. Hot Jams happen during the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative’s Unblurred events on First Fridays!

Back by popular demand, How People Make Things - an exhibit inspired by Mister Rogers’ factory tour videos, brings the stories of making everyday items to life, featuring the people, processes and materials used to make them. In this exhibit, originally created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, visitors can operate a die cutter and assemble the body panels, dashboard and steering wheel of a real golf cart, stamp coins, fill molds and explore vacuum forming. Visitors can also perfor... More Details

Join us for our once-monthly International Market Day, held in conjunction with CEED (http://usaceed.org/home.php) Merchants, food, jewelry and entertainment from around the world await you! Find everything from hand-made drums to carved hippos!

ITALIAN BOOT CAMP 60 minutes of uninterrupted Italian! Students will be engaged in debates, interviews, live TV shows, simulations of real-life scenarios, and much more for a high-intensity hour of fun! There is a language requirement to be admitted to this class. We will gladly evaluate if this class is suitable for you. Classes might be taped for educative purposes. Term: Oct. 1- Dec 3rd 11AM-12PM Course Fee: $150/10 weeks Location: Wilkins School Community Center For Pre-registration: Mail yo... More Details

Ciao a tutti! This is the first of regular weekly social hour where students of all levels are encourage to join and practice their Italian. Questo e' il primo di una serie di appuntamenti estivi per l'Italian Meetup per conoscerci meglio e fare conversazione in italiano. Tutti siete invitati a partecipare..da principianti a livello avanzato. Each week, we will have one suggested/scheduled activity for all. Ogni settimana, faremo un'attivita' diversa adatta a tutti. Currently the coffee shops th... More Details

Come and join me for this 10-week journey into the Italian language and culture. This course is designed for beginners students that would like to acquire the fundamental of the Italian language while experiencing travel scenarios and learning more about all the different regions of Italy, customs, food and travel tips. Term: Oct. 1- Dec 3rd 9-10AM Course Fee: $150/10 weeks Location: Wilkins School Community Center For Pre-registration: Mail your check to: MONDO ITALIANO 462 Marietta Place Pitts... More Details

Every show is unique! Live shows dazzle audiences with brilliant colors and rockin' music in the Buhl Digital Dome. Based on audience requests, our laserists choreograph sight-and-sound spectacles of full-dome proportions! Shows and schedules change quarterly. For schedule details and complete show listings, visit our website or call (412) 237-3400 for more information.

You have been taking Italian classes before but you are still having problems actually speaking it? This class is for YOU! Based on a proven European language acquisition technique that incorporates acting and drama techniques, this very interactive course will take you to a speaking level that will exceed what you might have experienced before! Classes might be taped for educative purposes. So, put your smile on! CIAK! Si gira! Term: Oct. 1- Dec 3rd, 10-11AM Course Fee: $150/10 weeks Location: ... More Details

Join us for live weekly trivia shows in area bars/restaurants. It is free, fun to play and you can win great prizes. Your live host will lead you in a fun filled two hour show where you and your friends compete against other tables for the top three spots. All the questions are general trivia and all ages are welcome to play. And the bar/restaurant offers great drink and food specials to keep you happy. Check out our website for a full schedule and more information. http://www.lastcallusa.com/sc... More Details

Soho Weekly Live Trivia hosted by Last Call Pittsburgh. Compete with other bargoers for gift card prizes and possibly win other prizes from giving staff members. Drink and food specials aplenty, always free to play. Hope you can make it. Show starts @6:30p. Arrive at 6pm to get signed in.

Facing the devastating news that her longtime husband, Jack, has had an affair, Wendy finds herself at a crossroads when she receives an unexpected blast from her past. Seems an admirer from her baton-twirling glory days three decades earlier seeks to once and for all kindle his unrequited love. Also named Jack, this charming man sweeps the former majorette off her feet and offers Wendy a welcome distraction in her life just as her husband has broken her heart. Funny, real and poignant, Eric Bur... More Details

Ross Park Mall is set to host the preliminary Miss Sunburst Baby Contest and Model Search. The baby contest is for both boys and girls ages newborn to 3 years old and the model search is for girls only ages 4 to 27 years old. Winners will advance to the PA state finals in May to represent their county. Entry forms are available at each mall or online. For more information and details on participating please visit www.pageantinfo.com

Monday night trivia, tonight! Calabria's at Frosty Valley is now hosting trivia every other Monday. It's a great time... very good food and drink specials, and good gifts/prizes given out through the night. Totally free to compete - questions of all different categories.

Every last full weekend in September Mount Pleasant holds its annual Glass and Ethnic Festival with over 100 craft and food booths lining the streets of the small town. Entertainment is spread throughout the festival area with three stages providing something for the whole family. All entertainment is free.