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.

Five actors play dozens of outrageous characters in Mark Brown's theatrical adaptation of Jules Verne's madcap adventure.

Based on the novel by Jules Verne. By Mark Brown. Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge. The year is 1872 and Phileas Fogg has accepted a bet to travel around the globe in record time in this classic novel brought to theatrical life. With his eccentric French manservant, the unflappable Fogg encounters a monsoon at sea, boards a runaway train, and rescues an Indian princess, among other daring adventures. Five actors play dozens of outrageous characters in this mini-epic frothing with madcap exciteme... More Details

In this comedic satire, a group of young children in the rural desert of Rajasthan want nothing more than to visit the circus. But without a rupee to spare, the children must find a way to get to the circus on their own. Their aspirations and heartbreaks provide a metaphor for the corruption in India’s government and economy.

We didn’t invent the wheel, we made it more fun! Climb through tires that are seven feet tall. Test your riding skills on scooters, balance bikes, rickshaws, pump cars and more. Build a wheel with wooden rims and bungee cords. Climb on a vintage Harley Chopper or use a treadmill to set tires spinning overhead. Construct a vehicle with roller blade wheels and magnetic blocks or take the wheel yourself and go on a virtual tour of the Museum in our Smart Car.

A Delhi businessman travels with his daughter to his childhood home in Ahmedabad to show her India’s largest kite festival. The return forces him to confront his past and mend broken relationships. Through a kaleidoscope of color, music and food, Patang is a story of renewal that captures the vibrant spirit of India.

On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13, all mothers that come with a child (of any age) will receive a free ticket to a film. This applies at all three theaters: Regent Square Theater, Harris Theater and the Melwood Screening Room. Check silk screen festival.org for specifics on theaters and showtimes.

Mother's Day Brunch at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is a holiday tradition. Enjoy a morning with the favorite “mom” in your life. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is one of eight resorts in the world to boast Five-star Lodging and dining. Our Brunch features nearly 100 items including a Waffle and Omelet Station, Ultimate Salad Bar, Sushi Display, Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie Display, a Dessert Station with a buffet of its own and much more. Reservations are recommended. For more infor... More Details

Treat the special women in your life to the Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Hidden Valley May 13, 2012, from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. With a delicious assortment ranging from glazed ham, turkey and all the fixings to breakfast items, soups, a full salad bar, a kids’ station, delectable dessert offerings and more, your Mom is sure to enjoy this culinary feast. Prices are $24.95 for adults, $11.95 for children ages 5 – 11 and children age 4 and under eat free. Reservations are sug... More Details

Treat mom to a fun day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Moms receive free admission when accompanied by their kids. Enjoy free chair massages and beauty tips.

Bring Mom down for a special treat- we have lunch and dinner cruises sailing, call for details!

Come aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet this Mother’s Day and let all the special ladies in your life know how important they are to you and the entire family. Mom won’t have to prepare a thing – this is the day that she is “Queen for the Day” so let her enjoy the fabulous buffet, the live music, the beautiful sights and most of all, your

Manu Narayan, star actor of the film “Good Night, Good Morning,” will host a Q&A session immediately following each screening of the film. The film will screen on Sunday, May 13 at the Harris Theater at 3:00 PM and Wednesday, May 16 at the Regent Square Theater at 7:00 PM. The Pittsburgh-born actor, singer and musician, has acted in films such as “The Love Guru” and television shows such as “The Sopranos” and “Law and Order: SVU.”

Steel City Paracon. An intimate weekend of socializing and connecting with the stars of Ghost Hunters, paranormal experts, and your fellow enthusiasts and investigators. A meticulously researched and exclusive guided walking tour covering Pittsburgh’s most notorious figures and faces. Unique and exciting seminars, lectures, panels, and Q & A sessions.

Two of the most iconic bands in the history of American music have been entertaining audiences for more than 40 years. Experience both of theselegendary groups for one magical night.

Form meets at the intersection of function and play in the Children’s Museum new Wheels exhibit. Wheels will challenge our visitors to use their bodies and wheel-based objects to move themselves through space in different ways. A variety of wheels and wheeled vehicles will be introduced throughout the exhibit. Chariots, Swing Cars, Flex Riders, striders, rickshaws and Balance Bikes will be among the possible vehicles for visitors to test.

It was a dark and stormy night. Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack when an unearthly stranger appears at the door. She claims to have been blown off course, and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a “tesseract,” which, if you didn’t know, is a wrinkle in time. Meg’s father had been experimenting with time-travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, the super-genius Charles Wallace, and their friend... More Details

This exhibition provides an appealing survey of drawing styles and techniques from Randolph Caldecott in the 19th century to Chris Van Allsburg in the 20th—with many delightful and familiar artists in between including Ernest Shepard, Maurice Sendak, Tomie dePaola, and Jules Feiffer. The 40 works on paper by famed illustrators are supplemented by 13 books. Draw Me a Story will be staged with artworks hung slightly lower than usual, step stools available, and reading nooks in the galleries ... More Details

Silk Screen: Asian Arts and Cultural Organization will feature 25 films at its seventh annual Asian American Film Festival, May 11-20. The festival is a showcase of Asian films and filmmakers with origins in Asian cultures. There will be 48 showings at three locations in the city: The Harris Theater, the Melwood Screening Room and the Regent Square Theater. For festival lineup and more information please visit: http://www.silkscreenfestival.org/12/the-festival

The ToonSeum presents “Will Eisner's New York,” a rare collection of original works by legendary comics pioneer Will Eisner, each chronicling the artist's informal history of the city that shaped many of his illustrated masterpieces. March 6th, the Toonseum will host an opening reception for the exhibit; the reception will begin at 7pm. Free for members; $7 reception price for non-members.

The ToonSeum presents “Will Eisner's New York,” a rare collection of original works by legendary comics pioneer Will Eisner, each chronicling the artist's informal history of the city that shaped many of his illustrated masterpieces. TOONSEUM IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS! In many ways, Will Eisner's career is the history of the comic book. An enterprising teen when he founded one of the first packaging entities for comic book companies in the 1930s, Eisner would go on to change ... More Details

Urban Active Offers FREE workouts for the entire month of May along with a complimentary Jumpstart Personal Training Session. PITTSBURGH, PA - Urban Active is joining forces with the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) – in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move!- to help America become physically active and improve their diet. As part of this year’s 9th Annual Get Active America! program, Urban Active will also encourage its comm... More Details

The History Center’s America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier exhibition provides an in-depth look at the largest and most influential African American newspaper of the past 100 years. The exhibit features rare photos, artifacts, and videos which illustrate The Courier’s significant impact on social change and American journalism. Highlights include the oldest-known existing copy of The Pittsburgh Courier from Nov. 5, 1910, a camera belonging to legendary phot... More Details