Pittsburgh Bonsai Society Spring Show

 

View a beautiful gallery of bonsai at the Society’s 32^nd annual spring show. The show is free and open to the public. Watch member demonstrations and participate in workshops (sign-ups required, fees charged).

There will also be trees, tools and other supplies available from vendors as well as member consignments. 

Saturday, June 1  10am - 5pm
Sunday, June 2    10am - 4pm

Location: Phipps Garden Center, 1059 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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The Great Shadyside Yard Sale

 

 

 The 3rd Annual Great Shadyside Yard Sale will take place at the Liberty School Yard, at the corner of Ellsworth Avenue & Ivy Street, on Saturday, June 1st. Here is your chance to rent a space to sell you treasures along with other neighbors!

Lots of activities during the day including computer recycling and an assortment of vendors. Come and search through the treasures and the new products for sale. Better yet, grab a space, sell your stuff and find other treasures to take home with you!

The table fee of $50 benefits the Animal Rescue League. ARL will have kittens who desperately need homes available for adoption at the event.

Email shadysideyardsale@me.com to reserve a table or ask questions.

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Pittsburgh Thinkathon 2013

Part of the National Day of Civic Hacking

A hackathon (codefest, thinkathon, or startup weekend) is an event where  programmers, graphic designers, interface designers, business people and project managers collaborate on software projects over a finite timeline. A civic hackathon focuses on opportunities to improve cities, counties and municipalities. Ours is made possible through collaboration with the Mayor’s Office, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Dataworks, BuiltinPgh, and Rustbuilt.

Why should you participate?

Because it’s your city and county.  By understanding and processing the content related to selected civic issues as well as selecting the appropriate delivery technology, significant community issues  can often be theorized and solved over a weekend.

Participants will:

• Experience the creative process of the start-up culture
• Enjoy a significant networking opportunity
• Become part of a community of doers
• Learn a ton
• Become more involved in improving the community, city and county

Saturday, June 1 at 9:00 AM

Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church

320 Sixth Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Click here to find out more and register to participate or be a sponsor Thinkathon 2013

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Pittsburgh Thinkathon 2013

Part of the National Day of Civic Hacking

A hackathon (codefest, thinkathon, or startup weekend) is an event where  programmers, graphic designers, interface designers, business people and project managers collaborate intensively on software projects in a finite timeline. A civic hackathon specifically focuses on opportunities to improve cities, counties and municipalities. Ours is made possible through collaboration with the Mayor’s Office, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Dataworks, BuiltinPgh, and Rustbuilt.

Why should you participate?

Because it’s your city and county.  By understanding and processing the content related to selected civic issues as well as selecting the appropriate delivery technology, significant community issues  can often be theorized and solved over a weekend.

Participants will:

• Experience the creative process of the start-up culture
• Enjoy a significant networking opportunity
• Become part of a community of doers
• Learn a ton
• Become more involved in improving the community, city and county

Saturday, June 1 at 9:00 AM

Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church

320 Sixth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Find out more and register to participate or be a sponsor

http://thinkathonpgh.eventbrite.com/

California Markets – Art & Wine Walk

Art & Wine Walk will be highlighting the Brighton Heights Citizen’s Federation local artist’s show in their new office/gallery space and local wines. Second Saturday’s this summer will be your new favorite thing with lots to discover in Brighton Heights.  Local farmers, food, drinks, crafts, art, and community activities for everyone. Including, raffles for local business prizes, sidewalk art, sidewalk chalk, community garden info, and more! 


Location: Brighton Heights, 3683 California Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Date: June 8, 2013

Time: 11 am-5 pm
Cost: FREE

Go to the Brighton Heights website for more info about Brighton Heights events

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Pittsburgh Neighborhood Festivals

During the summer and fall seasons, Pittsburgh neighborhoods celebrate their history and culture with their neighborhood festivals. The City has just published their new listing. Festivals are listed by date and by location on the City of Pittsburgh website

For example, the Highland Park - Bryant Street Festival is next week (June 2) from noon to       5 pm - the same day as the neighborhood's annual yard sale.

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Bike or Hike The Great Allegheny Passage

Many pools will open this weekend but it may be a little chilly for swimming. 

Try hiking or biking the Great Allegheny Passage instead. Friends recently drove down from Boston and were looking forward to 4 days of biking and overnights and inns that looked very nice.

Find out more about The Passage

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FREE City Tours

Every Friday, from now through September, Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is conducting free walking tours throughout Downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland.

June tours will be of Fourth Avenue and PPG Place

July tours will be of Grant Street & Mellon Square

August tours will be of Market Square

September tours will be of the Bridges & River Shores

All tours start at noon and last an hour. Specific meeting locations, RSVP info and more details can be found on the PHFL website

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Pittsburgh Filmakers

Pittsburgh Filmmakers operates three movie theaters in the Pittsburgh area that feature alternatives to the multiplex – American indies, documentaries, and first-run foreign films, as well as an ongoing weekly series of popular classics.

For current film descriptions, ticker prices and showtimes, click here, or call the hotline at:   412-682-4111

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Strawberry Festival


Enjoy desserts, live music, crafts, bake sale, delicious food and lots more. There will be music, great food, and strawberry shortcake with berry caramel sauce and ice cream! If it rains, the festivities will move into the Smithfield United Church of Christ’s social hall.


Location: Strawberry Way (at Smithfield Street between 6th and 7th streets), Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Friday, May 31, 2013
Time: 11am until 1:30pm
Cost: FREE

Visit the church’s website for more details   Smithfield Church

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Farmers’ Markets

 

Farmer’s Markets are a great way to buy healthy food at good prices. You’ll find fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, fresh flowers and other specialties. Farmer’s markets provide you with affordable fresh food, help local farms stay in business and play nice with the environment. Think about how much minimizing food transportation and product packaging can effect  cost, and even more importantly… the planet we live on.
Some Markets have already opened, others will be opening soon. The Market Square Farmers Market in Market Square, Forbes Ave. and Market Pl. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. opened on May 16^th.

Click on the Farmers' Markets link and check out the schedules and locations.

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Venture Outdoors Festival

Free outdoor  activities for the whole family: try to reach the top of the climbing wall, try your hand at fishing, go kayaking and enjoy great views of the city and use the  new, NoWait reservation system and take an exploratory ride on the River Quest Explorer.

   

Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Place

Saturday, May 18, 2013

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

For more festival info click on the link below or call 412-255-0564 

Venture Outdoor Festival

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Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival

The Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival will feature more than 30 free hands-on educational and cultural activities, 2 FREE outdoor stages, roving artists and much more. Featured performances are an additional cost (although if you want to see more than one featured performance, you can save by buying a festival package).

Location: Schenley Plaza and University of Pittsburgh Theaters
Date: Wednesday, May 15 through Sunday, May 19, 2013
Time: See website for event times
Cost: Many free activities; fees for some performances (up to $8 per performance)

Click here for more info about the Fair

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Art Museum Day at the Warhol

 

 



As part of Art Museum Day 2013, The Warhol is offering FREE admission from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14.  Be sure to come in and check out the permanent collection. You can also participate in The Factory, the Museum’s  lively, hands-on studio program.

Location: 117 Sandusky St, Pittsburgh 15212

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May Market at Phipps Conservatory

Go to the Phipps Friday and Saturday to check out a huge selection of high-quality garden plants from Phipps and local garden clubs on Phipps’ lawn. You’ll find sustainable plants, tropical plants, native and rain garden plants, organic herb and vegetable seedlings, bulbs from Phipps’ Spring Flower Show, and water plants.
You’ll also find Phipps’ Master Gardeners and Horticulturalists on staff to answer questions, cooking demonstrations and more.






Location: Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11
Time: 9:30am - 7pm on Friday, and 9:30am - 5pm on Saturday
Cost: Free to attend, plus half-off admission to Phipps Conservatory during May Market hours


Click here for more info on the Phipps market  May Market
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Make plans to attend the opening of the Market Square Farmers Market & Lunchtime Concert on May 16

 

You'll find the region’s cream of the crop to the heart of the City. As many as 25 weekly vendors will be showcased in the significantly expanded Market, along with free noontime concerts.

Choose from a variety of goods such as: breads; banana loaf cakes; crunchy biscotti; fresh-cut flowers; live herb plants and teas; homemade, all-natural vegetarian dog treats; fresh vegetables and fruits; naturally dry-aged beef; organic raw milk and cheese; beeswax candles; honey; Angora goat yarn and more.

 

 

Thursdays May 16 - October 31, 10 am  - 2 pm

23 Market Place, Forbes Avenue and Market Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-566-4190
Click here for more information  Thursdays in the Square

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Food in Our Neighborhoods

There are always interesting events at Chatham University!

Register quickly and hurry over to Chatham University’s Food Studies program second annual Food In Our Neighborhood event today. The free workshops are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on : “Starting Your Own Home Food Business,” “How We Connect People to Neighborhoods through Food and Words,” and “Co-ops, Buying Clubs and Community Gardens: Exploring Alternative Food Options.”

In the afternoon, there will be a Community Foodscapes featuring community organizations from Pittsburgh’s many neighborhoods, samples from Pittsburgh chefs and restaurants, and hands-on activities for all ages including a seed swap, “seed bomb” building, transplanting seedlings, and how to build a worm compost bin!

Registration for workshops and addition info is available online.
Registration and more info

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Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival

Pittsburgh is home to one of only four festivals in the U.S. especially for children. There are performers from around the world and a variety of crafts, workshops and activities.

When: May 9-11       

Where: Oadkland/Schenley Plaza green spaces

Ticketed Performances start at $8, some activities are free

Go to the festival link to get details and buy tickets  International Children's Festival

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Sixth Annual Touch-A-Truck Event


 

Let your kids get behind the wheel, honk the horns and meet the men and women who drive the trucks.  Tickets for all attendees 12 months and older can be purchased online for $4 or at the event for $5.  Parking is FREE for attendees. 

Fundraisers like Touch-a-Truck enable the Junior League of Pittsburgh have created and supported programs to improve the lives of women and children in Pittsburgh since 1922.


Location: The Strip District at 15th & Smallman Streets, Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Time: 10am until 2pm
Cost: $4 in advance, $5 at the event







To learn more, please visit the Junior League's website
Junior League of Pittsburgh

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See The Penguins’ Playoffs on the Big Screen!

Pittsburgh playoff tradition returns tonight when fans can watch the Penguins’ playoff opener on the Trib Total Media “Big Screen” – in a new location, across the street from CONSOL Energy Center -  in the arena parking lot at the corner of Centre Avenue and Mario Lemieux Place. It will be part of an interactive and fan-friendly FedEx Ground Fan Zone, featuring live entertainment, special promotions, giveaways and playoff rally towels.

 

 

Scheduled Dates: Tonight at 7:30pm and Friday at 7:00pm

Time: Four hours before home games and two hours before away gamesCost: FREE

Find out more about the Big Screen at the  Penguins link
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