Events

Please join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Kauffmann's Clock! Events include an outdoor " American" themed street fair on Smith field street , Harlem Globetrotters performance, in-store personal appearance, Macy's Culinary Council- Executive Chef cooking demo and host of other activities!

This exhibition provides a beautiful and fascinating look at the diversity of ceramics made in ancient Persia (what is now present-day Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan). Produced for both the luxury and middle-class markets, these vessels, bowls, pitchers, and bottles reflect numerous cultural and artistic influences and an aesthetic sensibility that seems startling modern. From 10th-century splashware, buffware and slip-painted ware to lusterware and 14th-century fritware, the objects illustrate the... More Details

Whatever happened to Abigail Williams? It's 1702, a decade after The Crucible's infamous seductress danced with the devil in Salem. Now, the devil returns for a visit, the blood on the gallows is dry, and Abigail hides behind a changed name in a new town. Imagining the destiny of the immortal stage villain who cried "Witch!," this suspenseful drama reveals the accuser's unforeseen fate.

Board the Birdwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford™, America’s beloved big red dog with a heart to match. Join his owner Emily Elizabeth™ and Clifford’s canine friends Cleo, T-Bone and Mac for lots of “paws-on” adventures. www.pittsburghkids.org

 A celebration of ethnic pride for the past 48 years.  This three-day festival offers mouth-watering local foods, lively entertainment, crafts and children's attractions.

The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents "Around the World with Disney." Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy a unique experience in which timeless animated images are synchronized with music to transport them to their favorite Disney musical moment. Tickets $10-$33-Call 724.837.1850 or www.westmorelandsymphony.orgPresentation licensed by Disney Music Publishing © Disney

Have a party full of discovery, learning and play at the Children’s Museum! Every party includes free play time in the Museum’s many exhibits. Best of all, we make the party “worry free” by handling all the preparations and planning. Birthday parties at the Children’s Museum are two hours of fun for you and your guests!Museum parties are available: Saturdays and Sundays11:00 am – 1:00 pm or 2:00 – 4:00 pmWeekday parties are available upon request.

Soar through the Cosmos—without ever leaving the North Shore! Carnegie Science Center is home to the region’s only planetarium! Our hi-def shows will take you to the edge of the Solar System and beyond. Discover a familiar night sky with Stars Over Pittsburgh or soar through a high-definition digital Martian landscape in A Traveler’s Guide to Mars. Even our littlest learners can explore the stars with shows like One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Planetarium sho... More Details

Watch as gorgeous butterfly species like Monarchs and Zebra Longwings emerge from their chrysalises to flutter among cheerful tropical blooms and enchant nature lovers of all ages.

Aboard this signature cruise, features an unparalleled view of the fantastic skyline, tantalizing buffet, live music, and dancing under the city lights. These dinner dances will be taking place on Friday's and Saturday's, so come on over and bring your group of friends to this fabulous experience.

Local tour guides make 125 years of Pittsburgh Big Steel come alive on tours. See how the steel industry played a major role in shaping not only the economy but also the culture and environment of the Pittsburgh region! Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area is operating tours of the Carrie Blast Furnace Complex at the former U. S. Steel Homestead Works. Constructed in 1906, the furnaces stood at the heart of U.S. Steel's Homestead Works until 1979. At one time, the furnaces and the steelworke... More Details

Join us for a workshop to learn about the origins of a stoneware pitcher featured in the From Slavery to Freedom exhibit, and then decorate your own replica to take home. The program includes a docent-led tour of the exhibit and all materials needed to decorate and glaze your own replica of the piece.Admission: $25 non-members, $10 History Center members. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Sarah Rooney at 412-454-6433 or serooney@heinzhistorycenter.org.

With brilliant wit this winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 2012 Tony Award for Best Play inspects one house in two separate years: 1959 and 2009. In Act One, the mid-20th century problem centers on a black family moving into Chicago’s white Clybourne Park. In Act Two, it’s 50 years later and the issue is white gentrification in the now black neighborhood. Written by Bruce Norris and directed by Pamela Berlin, Clybourne Park is a perceptive and sharply funny play about th... More Details

Korean-born artist Eunsuh Choi gives viewers a chance to identify their own dreams with her portrayal of the human need to progress to remembrance in this new exhibition of flameworked glass. She said, “We will try every possible approach towards achieving a certain goal. Although there is much attention and sensitivity towards the things that make us as humans very different from one another, there is an undeniable connection amidst all of us in that we all desire something better for our... More Details

EXILED VOICES OF CHINA AND TIBET brings together exiled poets, writers, activists and musicians for readings, talks and performances. Guest speakers include Chen Guangcheng, Liao Yiwu, and Tienchi Martin-Liao.It concludes with a free concert at 8 PM, featuringTibetan rockers, Melong Band together with Pittsburgh hip-hop artist Jasiri X and the dissident Chinese poet, Huang Xiang.

McKeesport Little Theater presents "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress"Synopsis: The play is a comedy set at the home of the bride in Knoxville, Tennessee during the newly married couple's overdone wedding reception. The five bridesmaids have found refuge in the room of Meredith, the sister of the bride. The women come to realize, among other things, that they, despite their differences, have more in common with each other than any of them do with the bride.Show Dates:May 3-19, 2013Frid... More Details

Now playing on Pittsburgh's biggest screen!Witness an awe-inspiring tale of extraordinary insect endurance and human perseverance at Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Omnimax Theater.Flight of the Butterflies is an interconnected scientific adventure that spans not only thousands of miles, but generations. It's about the remarkable monarch butterfly migration, the most incredible migration on Earth! You'll learn about a determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the ... More Details

Pre-registrations for this even must be received by APRIL 18TH, 2013 to ensure receipt of free event T-ShirtThe Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Regional Trail Corporation will hold its 2ndl 5K/10K Run, 5K Race Walk and 2 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday May 18th. The event will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the Youghiogheny River Trail in West Newton. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by trail volunteers to maintain, preserve and enhance the Youghiogheny River Trail secti... More Details

Featuring nearly 70 fine art jewelry pieces by award-winning designer Paula Crevoshay, Garden of Light showcases designs inspired by nature and created from precious raw materials, including gold, opal, sapphire, and incredibly rare conch pearls. From a magnificent orchid pendant to a tiny spider pin, these one-of-a-kind pieces celebrate the beauty and interdependencies of the animal, plant, and mineral kingdoms.Garden of Light: Works by Paula Crevoshay is presented by:Merrill Lynch Wealth Manag... More Details

Gwen's Girls empowers girls and young women through holistic, gender-specific programs, education and experiences.We invite you to join us for Gwen's Girls - A Sure Bet, a night of food, drink, and games with a chance to win prizes as we celebrate the fact that our girls are winners despite the hand they have been dealt. They are beating the odds. We hope you are all in!

Pittsburgh's thrilling downtown walking ghost tour starts from the front of the City-County Bldg. and takes you into Pittsburgh's ghastly past, weekends through October. For information and reservations, visit our Web site. http://www.hauntedpittsburghtours.com/