Events

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

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.

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.

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her.

Looking for a fun, wholesome, family-friendly activity for your daughter? Join the PA Cinderella Scholarship Program on November 11th in Cranberry Twp! Cinderella is an all-natural pageant that is open to Pennsylvania residents ages 0-26! Come see what all the fun is about! Register online at www.PaCinderellaPageant.com.

Pittsburgh's favorite fashion sale returns to the Monroeville Convention Center! Get great deals on new and gently worn designer and brand name clothing for the whole family. Monroeville Convention Center 209 Mall Boulevard Monroeville, PA 15146 http://www.facebook.com/DesignerDays PREVIEW SALE: Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 ($20 admission) PUBLIC SALE: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 (free admission) HALF-PRICE SALE: Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 (all remaining merchandise 50% off) Designer Days is a social enterprise ... More Details

Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury Pittsburgh Premier November 2-11, 2012 Friday and Saturday at 8:00, Sunday at 2:30 Directed by Justin Fortunato This timeless dystopian novel—where firemen burn the books—is set in a world where the future is now. Coming shortly on the heels of Bradbury’s death, this provocative production is a tribute to the vision of one of the 20th century’s most important authors. Tickets: $10-$30 primestage.showclix.com 1.888.718.4253

Harmony Museum's 22nd annual WeihnachtsMarkt, a Pittsburgh Magazine "Best in the 'Burgh" Christmas market in the German tradition, presents family fun that also includes a first-class antiques show. This major regional event presents seasonal shopping, entertainment, German foods and refreshments in a venue reflecting the community's German heritage with more than 40 outstanding artisans and specialty vendors participating because of their reputation for quality. Musicians include Pitt... More Details

Join JD Eicher & the Goodnights for an evening filled with music. Noted by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette as having one of the top albums for 2011 this band has something for everyone.

Join the Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh in their Fall Concert, under the direction of Susan Medley. For discounted advance tickets, please visit the link provided.

Il dissoluto punito, ossia il Don Giovanni (The Rake Punished, or Don Giovanni) By Wolfgang Mozart Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte Sung in Italian with English texts projected above the stage Four performances at the Benedum Center Performances Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM Friday, November 9, 2012 at 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 7:00 PM Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 2:00 PM Overview of Don Giovanni Blending comedy, drama, and the supernatural, with a moral lesson at the end, Don Gio... More Details

Bring the family to the History Center for a day of fun football activities. Test your football skills with drills developed by NFL Play 60 to help encourage an active and healthy lifestyle. Take a crash course in the Football 101 session, taught by local coaches. Learn about new trends in sports nutrition, safety, and fitness from local athletes. Then immerse yourself in the 120-year history of professional football with docent-led tours of the Gridiron Glory exhibit. Included in the cost of ad... More Details

Sunday, November 11, 2012, 12:00 Noon To 5:00 P.M., University Of Pittsburgh, Cathedral Of Learning, Pittsburgh (Oakland), Pa. “A Family Oriented Celebration Of Polish Song, Dance, Music, Culture & Religion”. Featuring Ethnic Foods, Old World Bakery, Cultural Displays, Craft Demonstrations, Cooking Demonstrations, Genealogy, Kid’s Kraft Korner , Folk Performances By The “Lajkoniki” Polish Folk Dancers, Living Traditions Folk Ensemble, Radek Fizik Folk Music, Fra... More Details

Join us on Veterans Day 2012 for an evening of music by Veteran artists, food, and much more!

Steel City Roller Derby rolls again on November 11, 2012. The SCRD will be featuring another new team - The Penn Bruisers - debuting against The Allegheny Avengers. Sunday, November 11, 2012, Romp N Roll in Glenshaw: 1661 E. Sutter Rd, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Doors 5:00, derby action 6:00. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Kids 10 and under get in FREE!! This is a Veteran's Day Tribute Bout. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Veteran's Place. Buy online here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/... More Details

“Thank You, Jimmy Stewart!” is a condensed one person tribute to three of Mr. Stewart’s films. “Mr. Smith goes to Washington.”, “Harvey”, and “It’s a Wonderful Life!”. The show is presented by Christopher David Collins and proceeds benefit the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Veterans ride free at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum on Veterans' Day weekend. Enjoy a 4-mile trolley ride and tour of the Trolley Display Building, which houses nearly three dozen streetcars!

Nov. 10 & 16-17, 2012$32 show only, 8 p.m. $54 Kean dinner and show, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 & 18, 2012$30 matinee only, 2 p.m. $52 Kean lunch and show, 12:30 p.m. The “Little Sisters of Hoboken” are back in this hilarious fourth installment of the successful “Nunsense” series. During the Nunsense Vegas Revue the Sisters are performing at the Pump Room in the Mystique Motor Lodge for another laugh-filled benefit. What follows is the most star-studded, sequin filled, fea... More Details

The Jewish Theatre of Pittsburgh continues its comeback season with Alfred Uhry’s well-loved stage play, Driving Miss Daisy. When the lovable but irascible Daisy Werthan must adjust to having the simple yet wise “colored man” Hoke Coleburn as her driver, a deep friendship develops, showing just how lines of color, class, and religion can be erased with genuine understanding and affection.

Don’t miss two classic stories told with spectacular glow in the dark electroluminescent wire (EL Wire) puppets. Broadway.com describes their puppetry as “an eye-popping display of storytelling that's like nothing else you've ever seen.” Relive two timeless stories about transformation, acceptance, patience and beauty in a visually stunning production that will appeal to all ages. This show will be performed Nov. 11-19 at satellite locations throughout the region.

Just Ducky Tours is open on weekends in November. Don't miss your chance to Quack, Quack, Quack through Pittsburgh on Land & Water!

Join Studio Specialist Missy Steels as you sink your hands into real clay during an Open Clay Workshop in the Studio. Hand-build a piece or try out the pottery wheel! Whatever you make can be fired and glazed for $5, then picked up 2 weeks later. This is a special artist-led studio activity. Recommended for ages 3+. Sign up at the front desk to reserve a time slot. Limited spaces available. Our multimedia studio lets children of all ages express their artistic vision or learn new art forms. Acti... More Details

By August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Studio Theatre (no late seating) Pittsburgh Playhouse Performances Nov. 8 – 18 and Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2012 Its 1948 and bluesman Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton, fresh out of jail, has an opportunity he won’t let himself pass up: a studio has asked him to travel to Chicago and cut some records. Unfortunately, his unexpected musical success doesn’t make up for his errant past. Seven Guitars, the seventh play written in Aug... More Details

Only an artist as talented as James Abbot McNeill Whistler could get away with his rebellious persona. Deliberately provocative and controversy-seeking, Whistler maintained a contentious stance toward other artists, critics, academics, viewers, and patrons. His legacy, on the other hand, speaks for his immense ability to create exquisite works of art.

In David Lindsay-Abaire's recent Broadway hit, Mike and Margaret both grew up in a poor neighborhood. He made it out and became a doctor, but she is stuck - a single mother who gets by on sarcasm and bingo games with her pals. Directed by Tracy Brigden, this tough and tender play runs through December 9.