Events

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.

Adult Caribbean Night is a new & exciting event in the Downtown Pittsburgh area. It will cater to all those that enjoy the sounds of the Caribbean. This event will offer EVERY type of Caribbean music enjoyed. From Roots Rock Reggae, Calypso, SOCA, Dancehall, DUB, and Rare Grooves - we have something for everyone. This night is for the Mature & Secure crowd. Guaranteed to bring out the Islander in you! The atmosphere at the Mélange Bistro Bar + Incredible Music & Friends = A Gr... More Details

Pittsburgh's biggest weekly swing dance happens every Saturday night at Bobby D's Swing City! No partner needed! Just bring yourself and after our beginner lesson we'll have you dancing all night long! Beginner Dance Lesson starts at 8:00 P.M. Dance is from 9:00 PM-Midnight. Cover: $11.00 (includes lesson) Safe Area in Squirrel Hill ~ Great Atmosphere ~ No Smoking ~ All Ages

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.

The 2012 Trail Mix(er), Friends of the Riverfront's annual fundraiser, set for June 16 will include: -Full picnic-style dinner -Themed bars -Robot exhibits -Silent auction -Music by Slingshot Genius, The Turbosonics, and DJ Mary Mack -Tickets are on sale now at www.friendstrailmixer.com! -Ticket prices: $50 general, $65 at the door, $35 student, $40 groups of 10+, $15 late night (9-11 p.m.)

Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 724-587-3412 Meadowcroft will host its annual Atlatl Competition, where visitors can try their hand using the atlatl, a spear-thrower used by prehistoric hunters. This two-day contest is free to enter with Meadowcroft admission, for all ages, genders, and skill levels. Prizes will be awarded for the best beginners.

Visitors can try their hand using the atlatl, a spear-thrower used by prehistoric hunters. This two-day contest, for all ages, genders, and skill levels is free to enter with Meadowcroft admission.

Get Medieval at the Dragon Renaissance Festival, Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17. Take a step back into the magical and mystical world of dragons. Meet dragon experts, make a crown, and enjoy live entertainment.

Join Edible Allegheny during the E.A.T Farmers Market Series this summer! Our next stop is the Lower Burrell Farmers' Market Sponsored by Giant Eagle Market District

College Nannies and Tutors North Pittsburgh welcome rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders to attend a free practice SAT test. Afterwards, parents are welcome to ask questions about test prep, college admissions and tutoring Register for the test and reserve your seat by calling 724-934-3022.

Rivers of Steel is partnering with I Made It! Market to bring you a unique opportunity to enjoy the historic setting of the Carrie Blast Furnace site while shopping at the I Made It! Market place! Visitors who make a purchase from an I Made It! Market vendor can use their receipt to receive a 10% discount off the Carrie Furnace Hard Hat Tours that will be conducted during the market event.

LAWRENCEVILLE – Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Well, you can find out how gardens grow in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Lawrenceville on Saturday June 16, from 11am to 4pm. The Lawrenceville Garden Tour is free and open to garden lovers everywhere. This event is hosted by the Lawrenceville Hospitality Association. The tour starts at the Lawrenceville Organic Community Garden, located in the Allegheny Cemetery, and is the location to pick up free maps of participati... More Details

Life In Balance combines Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, Shakuhachi Flute and Synthesizers to create a bio-electrical sound current to help relax and heal the mind/body by expanding awareness of what is possible through self-healing. The Sound becomes a fertile field for intentions and potentials to be realized. For well over an hour they created one of the deepest, most profound musical meditative experiences we have ever been a part of. Weaving the natural, unamplified sounds of resonating cryst... More Details

Enjoy a traditional mill worker lunch with Travel Channel's Don Wildman during a Lunch Box Talk at the Carrie Furnace Complex. Event includes lunch presentation of Don Wildman's adventures on "Off Limits' and his Pittsburgh experiences! Following lunch, he will help lead a specialty Carrie Furnace tour!

Enjoy a pasta buffet along with a great magic show and DJ dance party! Sailing select days in June, July and August!

Merrell's Oyster_The Race is the ORIGINAL urban adventure race. Combining athleticism & intelligence, this ball buster of a race will have you running, biking, performing strange tasks & solving mind wrenching mysteries all while utilizing technology. We challenge the predictable & always create unforgettable experiences. Get ready to play fearlessly. Oyster is the perfect challenge for mind & body. Our exceptional course architecture ranges from 10 - 30 miles and 2 - 6 hours of ... More Details

Each participant will receive a tote bag filled with items donated by event sponsors, including sunscreen, along with a moisture wicking t-shirt. The family-friendly event will include a broadcast by Froggy Radio, refreshments provided by Panera Bread, FUZE beverages, Auntie Anne's pretzels, Samantha Stone Catering , Smart Cookie Catering by Melissa, and Bruster's ice cream, along with prizes, giveaways and face painting by PaintOh! Pittsburgh. Local nurses will be on hand providing free skin ch... More Details

Listen to local musicians from 2-3 pm at our acoustic sound stage, sponsored by Sonic, throughout the run of our rockin’ GUITAR exhibit, in cooperation with WDVE and WYEP. Reb Beach of Winger and Whitesnake will be the performance of the day.

The Science Center kicks off GUITAR with booming sound! Four Pittsburgh legends will perform together for the first time ever, to celebrate the opening of this awesome exhibit, sponsored locally by Dollar Bank. Joe Grushecky of The Houserockers, Rick Witkowski of BE Taylor Group, Rob James of The Clarks, and Billy Price of The Billy Price Band will jam together on this rockin' evening. See former concert promoter Rich Engler's autographed guitar collection from 8-10 pm in the Atrium. Enjoy hors ... More Details

Kids of all age are invited to a very special presentation at the ToonSeum featuring Owly Creator Andy Runton on Saturday June 16th at 1pm. Owly is the breakout all-ages series of graphic novels, Owly, featuring a kind-hearted little owl who's always searching for new friends and adventure. Relying on a mixture of symbols and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy’s work showcases both his gift for characterization and his love of birds, animals, and the outdoors. His animated and he... More Details

This triathlon is open to anyone ages 6 through adult with a team option available to those 18 and up. Awards are presented to top 3 finishers in each age category. Distances will vary by age. The course should be considered beginner or an alternative workout for the day! The race begins in indoor pool then moves to school/public roadways for bicycling and running

Are you a wine connoisseur or a beer expert? Either way, you can Pick Your Passion at Hidden Valley Resort's upcoming wine and beer dinner on June 16, 2012. Pick either selected wines or beer from Penn Brewery to go with our delectable menu. $50 per person. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Call 814-443-8000, ext. 346 for more info or to make reservations. http://www.hiddenvalleyresort.com/PickYourPassion.aspx

Please join Northern Area Multi-Service Center in hosting Pittsburgh's World Refugee Day Celebration! This event will include musical and dance performances by the Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Burundian Community Choir, and G-Brotherz, a Somali Bantu Hip Hop Group. The event will also featuer Artwork by Iraqi refugee Mina Al Doori, as well as children's activities, food and beverages, a raffle and FUN! Pitt'sburgh's World Refugee Day Celebration is free and open ... More Details

La Escuelita Arcoiris, Pittsburgh's only Spanish-immersion preschool and kindergarten, presents the 3rd Annual Salsita! on June 16 at the Pittsburgh Opera. Enjoy salsa dancing, live music by Orquesta Tropikiimba, delicious handcrafted Tapas and artisan drinks, "Pittsburgh's Best Salsa" contest and a silent auction. VIP Party: 7-9 p.m., Tickets-$75 each. General Admission: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Tickets-$40 each.

Kick off the summer with Allegheny Land Trust by joining us for a fun day of science for kids by learning about reptiles and amphibians at Wingfield Pines! The free event will include a presentation by Verna McGinley of Creative Environmental Education featuring live animals and a short nature walk. Recommended for ages 4 & up, but all are welcome!