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.

On September 16, 2012, from 11a-5p The Three Rivers Ferret Council is hosting the 16th Annual Three Rivers Ferret Follies Fall Picnic & Fun Match at Silent Brook Barn, 100 Acres Drive, South Park, PA. Admission: $4 members – $5 non-members. Many exciting activities will be available throughout the day including hilarious games for your ferret to play, a big raffle, and of course a great picnic for the humans! Fun Match ferret games include: Pop Goes The Weasel, Ferret Jockey, Escape!, ... More Details

Arts + crafts, homestyle food, historical exhibits and more. Each bridge with its own homespun charm. Ten great sites.

DEADLY 1862 ALLEGHENY ARSENAL EXPLOSION RECALLEDOn Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 11:00 am until 4 pm in Arsenal Park (40th Street) the Lawrenceville Historical Society and the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War will commemorate this great tragedy with a series of programs. From 11 am until noon, Tom Powers (author of Portrait of an American Community; O’Hara Township, PA) and Jim Wudarczyk (Pittsburgh’s Forgotten Allegheny Arsenal) will present a power point lecture that... More Details

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

The festival consists of crafts, food and entertainment daily. Other activities include Little Miss and Mr. Oktoberfest and a parade.

Willkommen all herren und frauen! Join Idlewild in celebrating all things Bavarian at our Family Oktoberfest - Weekends September 8 - 9 and 15 - 16. Enjoy this showcase of rich tradition with German-style music and delicious ethnic food - including plenty of pretzels and strudel. It's a family event that's fun for both kids and adults, featuring the rides and attractions that you love - plus a craft fair, "ompa" bands, and even the Chicken Dance! So don't forget your lederhosen and joi... More Details

Ladies, Learn how you can make some extra money, by starting your very own low cost home base business.. No pressure, we want to help, women succeed! We can help you!! Free admission

Steelers Nation: come watch the New York Jets face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field! This is the first home game of the season; you don't want to miss it!

CORNINGWORKS’ presentation of the world premiere of THE LIFE & DEATH OF LITTLE FINN - a dancetheater/puppet show, for adults 18 years of age and older is a collaboration with the multi-disciplinary Canadian COMPANY X from Nova Scotia, led by Marina Harris. This touching account of the life and death of Finn, one ordinary, mistreated little man, is told through original puppetry, animation, dance, and voice over. Wed, Sept 12 7pm [includes pre-show reception catered by DISH Osteria Bar]... More Details

The REP, Point Park University’s professional theatre company presents August: Osage County. Written by Tracy Letts and directed by John Shepard. Pittsburgh Playhouse Rauh Theatre Thursday, September 6 @ 8:00 pm - Preview Night - Tickets only $15- subject to availability Saturday, September 8 @ 2:00 pm - Pay What You Wish - subject to availability Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County is a wild ride that tells the s... More Details

Set in the small town of Randolphsburg, Pa., "A Point of Order" is a satirical comedy about the efforts of a small committee to publicize their struggling borough by celebrating the town’s most nearly notable son, astronaut Dr. Dick “Doc” Davidson, with a statue and a ceremony to dedicate it. Unfortunately, most of their fellow townspeople are unenthusiastic about the idea, and when the committee learns that their treasurer has skipped town leaving them $15,000 in deb... More Details

This is an exciting 2 week worship experience. Every night EXCEPT Mondays and Wednesdays. All seats are free and there will be nightly gifts and giveaways.

\Explore the history of the guitar like never before - through science! Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World combines science, sound, history and the cultural impact of the guitar into this exciting new exhibit.

Adventurous theatre goers can join 18 Pittsburgh region theatre companies to bring one act plays from all over the world to life for the very first time. This is the Festival's 22nd year and this season is our most exciting yet! You never know what you'll see. There are dramas, comedies, and everything in between. Best of all, you have the chance to participate in the growth of every play that you see. After the show, you'll have the chance to give the playwright your opinions and ideas about th... More Details

Unearth the powers of healing plants from around the world as the soothing sights and sounds of fountains provide a release from the summer heat. Bring the family and let Phipps welcome you to a world where nature’s best-kept secrets are revealed and the spirit of youth reigns supreme.

Unearth the powers of healing plants from around the world as the soothing sights and sounds of fountains provide a release from the summer heat. Bring the whole family and let Phipps welcome you to a serene, green world where nature’s best-kept secrets are revealed and the spirit of youth reigns supreme.

Unearth the powers of healing plants from around the world as the soothing sights and sounds of fountains provide a release from the summer heat. Bring the whole family and let Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens welcome you to a world where nature’s treasures are revealed and the spirit of youth reigns supreme.

Farm and Artist Market! Historic site! The Sunday Heritage Market is a fun (and free) Sunday event allowing visitors to explore The Historic Pump House, while also getting a chance to enjoy and support local artisans, farmers, businesses, and music! Conveniently located just past Lowe’s in The Waterfront shopping complex and right along the Great Allegheny Passage.

Not Your Grandmother’s Tupperware Party! Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway by storm! Now, join Dixie as she travels the country throwing good ol' fashioned Tupperware Parties filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. Loaded with the most up-to-date produ... More Details

Curated by artist and author Brigitte Martin and organized by the Society for Contemporary Craft, Humor in Craft presents 33 highly ironic, political, sarcastic, and just plain amusing works by 33 makers from across the US and abroad—and highlighting a diverse range of materials, techniques and artists that might not otherwise be seen—the show challenges viewers to move beyond their own frames of reference when considering approaches to contemporary art. The concept of “fu... More Details

Humor in Craft (July 20, 2012—October 27, 2012) Opening Reception- July 20, 2012 5:30pm to 7pm Curated by artist and author Brigitte Martin and organized by the Society for Contemporary Craft, Humor in Craft presents 33 highly ironic, political, sarcastic, and just plain amusing works by 33 makers from across the US and abroad—and highlighting a diverse range of materials, techniques and artists that might not otherwise be seen—the show challenges viewers to move beyond their o... More Details

Since Fall of 2008, Paul's Pumpkin Patch in Frogtown, PA has been providing Fall Family Fun! With over 45 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds and ornamental corn, Paul's Pumpkin Patch has the colorful Fall decorations you're looking for. Don't miss the Annual Craft Show- Saturday, October 13th. Come pick your very own perfect pumpkin. From bright orange to incredible white pumpkins - and pumpkins of all sizes - there's one for everyone in the family! Enjoy delicious snacks at the Pumpkin Patch... More Details