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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

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.

Live Weekly Trivia Hosted by Last Call Pittsburgh! Join a live, interactive host for a free game of trivia and compete with others to win gift cards. Drink and food specials for teams. Check out lastcallusa.com for more information

Come enjoy the biggest and best whiskey, bourbon and scotch collect in Pittsburgh by coming to Whiskey Wednesdays. Featured whiskeys with delicious food pairings by chef Brian Volmrich.

Join CEOs, Presidents and Senior Managers for this development session aimed to aid your selling and management success with a process to grow your top line faster. Sean Coyle, president of Peak Performance Management and nationally recognized sales and management development expert, will discuss why traditional sales tactics no longer work in today's environment and provide valuable resources to keep you from wasting your time. Presented by Sandler Training by Peak Performance Management, a Gre... More Details

JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Jersey Boys is the winner of: the 2006 Best Musical Tony Award, the 2006 Grammy Award Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia). Tickets begin at $29 and will go on sale to the general public on Monday, May 7th, 2012. The performance schedule is Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30pm; Friday at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday at 1:00pm and 6:30pm.

This exhibit features a showcase of more than 60 guitars, ranging from the rare to wildly popular. It includes interactives about the science of sound as well as photography, performance videos, audio, touch screens and the World’s Largest Playable Guitar, certified by Guinness World Records. Plus, live performances by musicians of local, regional, and national note will be scheduled throughout the run of the exhibit.

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.

Attack Theatre is taking it out of the galleries and into the streets with the premiere of a new, free series of dynamic performances, Some Assembly Required: Public. Fusing choreography and composition with public art, SAR:Public offers a new way to view public art. Join the dancers and musicians of Attack Theatre for these unique performance events of conversation, creation, dance, and music. Each performance will utilize American Sign Language interpreters on-site. Tue. 9/18 6:00 p.m. Oa... 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.

Pittsburgh took center stage as the main shooting location of "Batman: Dark Knight Rises" this past year, and the wait for its premiere is nearly over. So, in light of the movies opening we are featuring a brand new exhibit "Pittsburgh as Gotham" at the Toonseum starting on July 21st. The "Pittsburgh as Gotham" exhibit will feature original art from a variety of "Batman" comics by regional artists, props from the "Dark Knight Rises," as well as p... More Details

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

Beyond the City Lights, new paintings by Marian Sallade runs Sept. 7 to Oct. 27, 2012. The opening reception is Sept. 7, 7 to 10 PM. Regular gallery hours are 11 to 6, Tues. - Sat.

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

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

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

Shop for certified organic and Certified Naturally Grown goods from local purveyors offering a wide variety of farm-fresh vegetables, fruit and more on Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ historic and sustainably managed front lawn.

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.

Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication, and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This heartwarming adventure transports moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo and across the rugged Kenyan savannah. Follow orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue, rehabilitate, and return these incredible animals back to the wild.

Join Derek at the Beerhive for weekly, live trivia. Compete to win gift cards and bragging rights. Always free to play and always an awesome time. Trivia league starts week of 1/8/12. Sign up and compete to win a grand prize of $1000.00 Show starts at 7p. Registration begins at 6:30p. See you there!

Our sixth annual exhibition of original, interactive artworks “tough” enough to withstand kid handling. Our 2012 Tough Artists are: John Peña, Scott Andrew, Jonathan Armistead, Jeremy Boyle, Kevin Clancy, and Will Schlough. Things That Fly by John Peña A 4’by6’ wooden frame is painted to look like he back of a digital camera. Behind the frame is a large blue backdrop that will act as a “sky.” Visitors can go between the camera frame and blue back... More Details