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Come paint, socialize and sip cocktails at venues around Pittsburgh with Colors & Bottles!! We are a modernized painting class bringing fun to all ages and skill levels!!

We are a modernized painting class for all skill levels. We hold painting classes at local venues around Pittsburgh. Our goal is to promote local artists, local businesses and get people out socializing. Come learn to paint by one of Pittsburgh's local artists

Now playing on Pittsburgh's biggest screen!Experience the gripping story of the Hubble Space Telescope at Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Omnimax Theater. Journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this film will offer an inspiring and unique look into Hubble's legacy and highlight its p... More Details

For over 125 years, Jones and Laughlin Steel was the symbol of industrialized Pittsburgh. Dominating the landscape of the city, physically and emotionally, “J&L” was the essence of the region. Its history spans the years from the development and expansion of iron-making in the 1850s, through the boom of 20th century and finally to the decline of the industry in the 1980s. The mill lived at the heart of region’s blue collar persona: strong, determined, persistent in presence... 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.

NEW ACTION EVOLUTION Pittsburgh, PA- November 2012. Superheroes have entered into a new realm of sophistication as it enters the art world not as a comic or cartoon, but as a impressionistic representation of a epic proportions. Beginning on November 21st, the Toonseum will host David Leblanc's first solo exhibition “New Action Evolution”t. Pittsburgh has always been one step ahead in the world of Pop culture with local influences such as Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, so bringing ano... More Details

SpacePlace will fill the space vertically with full-body Zero-G experiences, full-scale International Space Station module mock-ups, and interactive exhibits relating to the basic sciences and technological advances in space exploration.

Now playing on Pittsburgh's biggest screen!Explore the top of the world at Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Omnimax Theater and experience the ultimate tale of survival. Narrated by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep, the film takes audiences on a never-before-experienced journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home.

An exhibition of four, original, interactive artworks that are “tough” enough to withstand kid handling. Play with a giant kaleidoscope, activate a sculpture with your voice and more! This exhibit is supported by a grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Sciences.

Masterfully blending soulful vocals with organic folk introspection and irresistible hip-hop hooks, Sheeran is a genuine phenomenon. Inspired by such diverse artists as James Morrison, Damien Rice, and Jay-Z, the gifted tunesmith, his major label debut single, “The A Team,” arrived in June 2011 and instantly proved an unqualified sensation, entering among the top 3 on the U.K. Singles Chart. The track spent 11 consecutive weeks in the U.K. Top 10, making history as 2011’s highe... More Details

EYE EMPIRE (featuring members of Submersed, Dark New Day & Switched) COMES TO PITTSBURGH, OH at the Dead horse Cantina! With special guests

Build a tree sculpture from twigs and conductive copper wire and mesh, then watch as your tree is energized before your eyes in a vacuum chamber, creating glowing, sparkling purple and green light! See this rare phenomenon called Bremsstrahlung harnessed - and made interactive - by our FINE Artists in Residence, electrical engineer Mark Barlow and designer Kate Pfeil.

Are you really getting everything you can out of your Google Analytics? Or are you just another company suffering from “so much data, so little insight?”At our Seminar for Success we’ll dig in and explore ways to use your Google Analytics to gather more meaningful data, analyze it better, and make your website perform. Seminars for Success are a Google-approved program for training on Google Analytics and other products. Marketing Track: Jan. 28, 2013 — Google Analytics 1... More Details

Internationally acclaimed rock group The Show hosts their 5 year anniversary party at The Rex Theatre in Pittsburgh's historic South Side. Doors open at 6PM, Tickets are 12 adv/15 door, and is all ages. Other bands TBA.

Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests is an international traveling exhibition exploring the notion of this unique form of jewelry. Buttons and badges both have a rich history and a tradition as functional or decorative items. With the applied arts—the application of design aesthetics to everyday objects—a button can be an example of studio craft or even a miniature work of art. It is a pin with a purpose. The role of the badge has expanded to include trademarks, tattoos and t... More Details

Delight in some of nature’s most intricate and beautiful art forms as Phipps highlights the many impressive and precious orchid and bonsai specimens in its extensive collections.

Delight in some of nature’s most intricate and beautiful art forms as Phipps highlights the many impressive and precious orchid and bonsai specimens in its extensive collections.

Bust a move and get healthy with dance as we break it down to Nintendo Wii™'s Just Dance: Kids! We're transforming our Theater into a family friendly dance hall, so bring your whole crew and be prepared to dance along!Presented as part of the Move It! program designed to inspire children and families to explore and maintain healthy and active lifestyles, organized by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

Bust a move and get healthy with dance as we break it down to Nintendo Wii™'s Just Dance: Kids! We're transforming our Theater into a family friendly dance hall, so bring your whole crew and be prepared to dance along!Presented as part of the Move It! Series designed to encourage healthy, physically active play. Supported in part by UPMC Health Plan.

Delight in model G Garden Railroad trains as they chug through miniature living landscapes sprinkled with conifers, groundcovers, sedums, and small-growing plants. This wonderful little world will thrill children and adults alike.

SCC’s Bridge Series, a biennial exhibition, offers a unique opportunity for audiences to become acquainted with work of three different mid-career artists through the presentation of three solo shows. Bridge 12 showcases the work of metal worker and jewelry maker Melissa Cameron, ceramic artist Kevin Snipes, and textile artist Betty Vera.

Escape the cold of winter at the Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show, featuring exhibits of spectacular orchid specimens arranged in garden beds, baskets and cascading tree forms. You will also get a rare chance to see Phipps’ entire permanent collection of tropical bonsai all at once.

This new permanent exhibition traces the impact of Pittsburgh's innovations and inventors, highlighting the region's top contributions to art, industry, education, sports, technology, science and much more.

Experience the power and drama of industry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 1900 - 1950 is expressed through these paintings and works on paper, as seen through the eyes of southwestern Pennsylvania and national artists.

Soar through the Cosmos—without ever leaving the North Shore! Carnegie Science Center is home to the region’s only planetarium! Our hi-def shows will take you to the edge of the Solar System and beyond. Discover a familiar night sky with Stars Over Pittsburgh or soar through a high-definition digital Martian landscape in A Traveler’s Guide to Mars. Even our littlest learners can explore the stars with shows like One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Planetarium sho... More Details