Events

• Producer: Chatham Baroque
• Date(s): 06/01/2010 (No End Date)
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Introduce your child to the magical world of music! Suitable for children up to the age of five, these informal and interactive programs present musical concepts in a fun, affordable, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether your child enjoys listening to music and stories from your lap, or prefers to get up and move to the music, these programs offer something for everyone! Sessions are led by a certified Kindermusik instructor and performed by the Chatham Baroque musicians and friends. You and your child will get to see musical instruments up close, meet the musicians, and interact with other families.

• Producer: Hope for Haiti Committee of St Scholastica Church in Aspinwall
• Date(s): 09/01/2010 - 09/19/2010
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The Hope for Haiti Committee of St Scholastica Church in Aspinwall is teaming with the Walnut Grove Restaurant at the Waterworks Mall to raise money for The Good Samaritan School in St. Marc, Haiti. The Walnut Grove Restaurant will donate 10% of the food and beverage purchases at the Restaurant from September 1-19. In order for the Hope for Haiti Committee to receive the donation, diners just have to mention to their server that they are supporting the St Scholastic Hope for Haiti project. Come out and support a worthy cause while enjoying a great meal at the Walnut Grove Restaurant. The Hope for Haiti Committee thanks you for your support.

• Producer: Pittsburgh Flea
• Date(s): 04/18/2010 - 11/14/2010
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Pittsburgh Flea Sunday April 18, 2010 from 8:00am - 3:00pm Pittsburgh Flea 21st and Railroad Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 Get Directions Sundays Strollin in The Strip Don't miss the all new, all fabulous... Pittsburgh Flea in the Strip! Antiques & Collectibles Urban artifacts Hand-made jewelry Artisanal foods Art and hand-crafted goods Green and sustainable goods Yummy treats Bargains galore Every Sunday, rain or shine Starting Sunday, April 18, 2010 8am - 3pm 21st and Railroad in The Strip District Website: http://www.pittsburghflea.com

• Producer: Phipps Conservatory
• Date(s): 05/01/2010 - 09/12/2010
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Gothic meets gorgeous as gargoyles and other mythic creatures stand guard over artfully arranged summer blooms during our much-anticipated Summer Flower Show. Large and small, old and new, these sculptural pieces of art appear throughout the Conservatory’s gardens, peering out from brilliant petunias, dahlias, geraniums and more of summer’s most colorful flowers. Witness a 1,000 pound gargoyle, Venetian griffins and winged lions, working gargoyle spouts, replications of three area churches, an 8-foot Pittsburgh cityscape and three floating gargoyles made of found branches, wood and dried leaves. It’s blooming fun as you come face to face with these architectural masterpieces! (One Schenley Park, Oakland. Open Mon.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays until 10 p.m. Adults, $12; seniors 62 and older and students with valid ID, $11; children 2-18, $9; children under 2, free. Info: 412/622-6914; phipps.conservatory.org)

• Producer: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
• Date(s): 05/15/2010 - 10/30/2010
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Saturdays through October from 9:30 a.m.-noon, visit Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park to interact with our Master Gardeners. Bring a potted plant or plant sample for help with identifying a weed, diagnosing a plant pathogen or nursing an ailing plant. These clinics offer a unique opportunity to have your gardening questions and concerns answered in person by experts with a deep knowledge of gardening and plants. The Clinics are free, and do not require pre-registration or an appointment. Dr. Phipps GreenLine is also online: visit phipps.conservatory.org/project-green-heart/green-heart-resources/ask-dr-phipps-greenline.aspx to e-mail your gardening questions. Or, call 412/665-2364 to leave a voice message for a Master Gardener; your call will be returned within one week.

• Producer: The Andy Warhol Museum
• Date(s): 05/23/2010 - 09/05/2010
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This exhibition presents the ground-breaking work of two masters of 20th-century art. Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) and Andy Warhol (1928-1987) are among the most important and influential artists of the 20th century, and they continue to inspire and influence contemporary artists today. Notorious early in their careers and iconoclastic in their eras, both artists are now important touchstones of modern art history. While many have written about their artistic kinship, this exhibition — which pairs dozens of their works and takes advantage of Warhol’s personal papers — is the first to thoroughly explore Warhol’s great interest in and indebtedness to Duchamp. This exhibition is curated by Matt Wrbican, Archivist, The Andy Warhol Museum. The Warhol thanks these generous lenders to the exhibition: Moderna Museet, Francis Naumann Fine Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, The Richard and Emily Sandor Family Collection, Carroll Janis, High Museum of Art, Marion Meyer Contemporain, National Gallery of Art, Andrew L. Terner, Inc., and Jay Reeg.

• Producer: Orr's Jewelers, presenting sponser
• Date(s): 06/12/2010 - 10/17/2010
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More than 60 exquisite pieces from private local collections and Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History celebrate the many passions—including love, status, and even politics—that jewelry evokes. The exhibition explores design trends of the past 200 years and features works by Alexander Calder, Barry Kieselstein-Cord, and David Webb, as well as contemporary local designers ROY and Ronald McNeish.

• Producer: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
• Date(s): 06/19/2010 - 10/03/2010
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Explore this hands-on exhibit, and get up close with the most curious little monkey, Curious George, and follow his lead, engaging in math, science and engineering activities modeled after his own adventures.

• Producer: Society of Contemporary Crafts, One Mellon Center
• Date(s): 06/25/2010 - 09/26/2010
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My Walden: New Works by Atticus Adams

• Producer: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
• Date(s): 07/09/2010 - 09/10/2010
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Fresh-squeezed lemonade, sweet and savory barbecue, a docent-led tour and a walk through the gardens. Sounds like a pleasant Friday evening, right? Now add a gothic twist. During Summertime Gargoyle Nights, which begin Fri., July 9 and run every week through Sept. 10 (5-9 p.m.), guests enjoy admission, a summer plate of “gargoyle bites” featuring Chef Joe Colantuono’s sweet and savory barbecue and a docent-led gargoyle tour of the Conservatory (presented in collaboration with Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation) all for $20 per person. Café Phipps will be mixing up $4 hard lemonade, made with fresh-squeezed lemons, summer fruit purees and vodka. Tours will begin promptly at 6 and 7:30 p.m. and will include fascinating historical tidbits, myths and legendary tales related to gothic architecture. (Tours are free with general admission; participation in Gargoyle Nights is not required). Info: 412/622-6914; phipps.conservatory.org

• Producer: Westmoreland Museum of American Art
• Date(s): 07/25/2010 - 09/19/2010
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An exhibition of work by twenty-two artist members of The Guild of American Papercutters. Artists in the exhibition include: Joe Bagley Lucrezia Bieler Stuart Copans Jupi Das Courtney Duzyk Kim Frey Sandra Gilpin Marie-Helene Grabman Carolyn Guest Naomi Hordes Trudy Kauffman Patty Kile Alisha Lahti Linda Peck Catherine Rayroud Kathy Trexel Reed Sharon Schaich Alan Sidman Gail Stan Gene Toutsi Kathleen Trechard Amy Westebbe

• Producer: LensCrafters
• Date(s): 08/01/2010 - 09/11/2010
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There is one very important aspect of back to school preparation that often gets overlooked. We carefully follow the list for pencils, notebooks and school supplies. We shop for back to school clothes and shoes. We stock the cupboard with healthy school snacks. But we forget the one thing that can make or break a school year for a child - good vision! It's very important to make sure you have your child’s eyes checked before they head back to the classroom! 80% of what children learn is through vision and among school-aged children, 6-11 years old, an estimated 5.3 million have a vision problem. If this is something you overlooked while getting your kids ready for back-to-school we have a solution! LensCrafters can help make sure your kids’ vision is perfect before they head back to the classroom. You can visit ANY LensCrafters store this weekend for the semi-annual sale and they will perform an eye examination for your child to determine their vision needs. If you purchase a pair of frames you get 50% off the prescription lenses. The sale will be held from now until the end of August. SALE DETAILS: LensCrafters 50% off lenses sale (for a limited time with frame purchase)! This sale only happens twice a year - so act now for back-to-school vision needs! Starting NOW through the END of AUGUST! Additionally, LensCrafters offers a 30-Day Unconditional Guarantee that allows consumers to test drive prescription eyeglasses risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t love them, return or exchange them within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, no questions asked. LOCATION: ANY LensCrafters store nationwide including (but not limited to) the following stores in the Pittsburgh area: The Mall at Robinson 100 Robinson Center Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Ross Park Mall 1000 Ross Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15237 South Hills Village 132 South Hills Village Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Visit www.LensCrafters.com or call 800-522-5367 for the location nearest you. Disclaimer: 50% off Lenses INCLUDES BIFOCALS, NO-LINES AND PRESCRIPTION SUN.Valid on multiple pairs. Both frame and lenses purchase required. Cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any vision care or insurance benefits or plans, any store or other offer, discount or sale, previous purchases, readers or non-prescription sunglasses. Valid prescription required. Discounts are off quoted price. Certain brands excluded, including Duralens, Maui Jim and Oakley Authentic lenses and clearance frames. Void where prohibited. See store for details. Offer expires August 31, 2010.

• Producer: The Andy Warhol Museum
• Date(s): 08/06/2010 - 12/31/2010
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Andy Warhol: The College Years Public Reception August 6

• Producer: Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
• Date(s): 09/03/2010 - 09/24/2010
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A FREE one-hour guided walking tour, compliments of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. A new tour of Downtown Pittsburgh is offered every month from May till September.

• Producer: Senator John Heinz Regional History Center
• Date(s): 04/30/1998 - 12/31/2010
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Before it was known for steel, Pittsburgh was America's Glass City. Pittsburgh-produced glass has been used in fine tableware for five U.S. presidents, as tiles for the walls of New York City's great tunnels, and in searchlights at the Panama Canal.

Glass: Shattering Notions showcases the beauty, science, utility and technology of Western Pennsylvania glass over the past 200 years. Interactive activities demonstrate what chemicals are used to create glass in various colors, how glass can "bend" light to make objects appear smaller or larger, and much more.

• Producer: Carnegie Science Center
• Date(s): 05/22/2006 - 12/31/2010
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Catapult into space in the Henry Buhl, Jr. Planetarium and travel from the solar system to the outer reaches of the galaxy and beyond.

• Producer: Carnegie Science Center
• Date(s): 05/26/2006 - 12/31/2010
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Enjoy the sounds of The Doors, Pink Floyd, Celine Dion and more with live laser shows choreographed with lasers and special effects all blended together on the cosmic backdrop of the Planetarium sky.

• Producer: The Andy Warhol Museum
• Date(s): 09/09/2006 - 12/31/2011
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• Producer: Carnegie Science Center
• Date(s): 09/01/2008 (No End Date)
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Rediscover the tombs of the great pharaohs of Egypt, examine the mummification process and its role in ancient Egyptian civilization. The film captures the efforts of modern scientists as they tap valuable information from these uniquely preserved ancient remains.

• Producer: Carnegie Science Center
• Date(s): 09/05/2008 (No End Date)
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On Friday and Saturday evenings, Carnegie Science Center transforms into the hottest venue for your favorite music and giant screen films.

• Producer: Heinz History Center
• Date(s): 11/08/2008 (No End Date)
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This new permanent exhibition traces the impact of Pittsburgh's innovations and inventors, highlighting the region's top contributions to art, industry, education, sports, technology, science and much more.

• Producer: Senator John Heinz History Center
• Date(s): 01/01/2009 (No End Date)
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Enjoy a museum unlike any other. A place where you can enjoy the great works of Maz and Mario. Art and Arnie. Roberto and Franco. Suzie and Swin. A place where you can relive the moments that made them all great. The Immaculate Reception. The Home Run. Olympic gold. Super Bowls. World Series. Stanley Cups. The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a state-of-the-art museum at the Senator John Heinz History Center, features a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind sports artifacts and interactive exhibits that celebrate the rich tradition of sports in our region. When it comes to sports pride and sports history, no other region in the world is like Western Pennsylvania. So, it is fitting that we would gather at a special place to honor, relive, and enjoy our sports heritage. For more information, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org or call 412-454-6000.

• Producer: Steel City Soul Club
• Date(s): 03/06/2009 - 02/06/2015
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5+ years of a Northern Soul, Southern Funk, Latin Boogaloo, 60's Reggae and French Pop dance party! All on original 45's. Please check: www.steelcitysoul.org www.myspace.com/steelcitysoulclub for more info and happenings!

• Producer: National Aviary
• Date(s): 06/02/2009 (No End Date)
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Spend some quality time with the best dressed residents of the National Aviary! Participants learn about penguins’ natural history, adaptations, feeding and nesting habits, and the challenges they face surviving in a rapidly changing environment. Best of all, it’s a once in a lifetime chance to touch and present toys to one of the Aviary’s African penguins. A photo opportunity is provided at the end of the program. Information and Pricing: $40 per participant; $35 for Aviary members. Includes general admission to the National Aviary and access to all daily activities. Children ages 6-14 must be accompanied by a participating (paying) adult. Group size limited to eight people.

• Producer: Westmoreland Museum of American Art
• Date(s): 06/05/2009 (No End Date)
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Experience the power and drama of industry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 1900 - 1950 is expressed through these paintings and works on paper, as seen through the eyes of southwestern Pennsylvania and national artists.

• Producer: Carnegie Science Center
• Date(s): 06/13/2009 (No End Date)
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Robots, robots, robots! This 6,000 square-foot exhibition will be the nation’s largest and most comprehensive robotics exhibition. Hands-on interactive exhibit stations will show how robots sense, think and act – and you can visit the Robot Hall of Fame® featuring real and fictional robots.

• Producer: Gypsy Cafe
• Date(s): 09/10/2009 (No End Date)
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Gypsy Cafe welcomes The Gypsy Strings to entertain you through dinner. The Gypsy Strings are all Pittsburgh musicians with national and international standing. The orchestra's regular lineup, Jerry Grcevich, David Kosovec, Peter Kosovec, and Bob Sestili are led by George Batyi on violin. Traditional to cafe-style performances in Europe, the musicians stroll table to table and take requests. We offer the event for our Dinner guests. A $10 cover may be charged to those not ordering dinner or the equivalent. It is customary to tip the orchestra, especially for playing requested songs.

• Producer: Carnegie Museum of Art
• Date(s): 11/21/2009 (No End Date)
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The Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries will boast an enhanced reinstallation of the museum’s collection of decorative arts, design, and craft, selectively integrated with prints, architectural drawings, and paintings. The reinstallation includes a prominent display of Carnegie Museum of Art’s important collections of Western Pennsylvania furniture and contemporary objects made from glass and aluminum—two materials deeply associated with the region. Objects will be arranged chronologically, reflecting the strength of the collection from the 18th century to the present. The cross-continental installation will shed light on the development of style and design, from Rococo and Neoclassicism of the 18th century, to Revivalism and the Aesthetic and Arts & Crafts movements of the 19th century, to Modernism and contemporary design and craft of the 20th and 21st centuries.

• Producer: J. Malls
• Date(s): 01/11/2010 (No End Date)
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Enjoy live jazz with the Interval Trio & friends, along with resident DJ/promoter J. Malls spinning jazz vinyl. This weekly jam session was founded on Monday, July 9th 2007 and is now largely regarded as one of Pittsburgh's most happening jazz events. The second set is an open jam session, which regularly attracts today's premier local talent, newcomers just cutting their teeth and cameos from seasoned Pittsburgh-based veterans.

• Producer: The Andy Warhol Museum
• Date(s): 03/28/2010 - 03/26/2017
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The Warhol celebrates Andy Warhol’s work in film and video with the inauguration of a long-term exhibition showcasing the largest installation of his media works. Warhol’s most important films, including The Chelsea Girls (1966) and Screen Tests (1964-66), will be continuously projected on more than 20 large screens. Two newly restored films, Face (1965) with Edie Sedgwick and The Velvet Underground in Boston (1967) unseen since the 1960s, will be premiered as part of the installation. In addition, all of the episodes of Warhol’s three television series, Fashion (1979-80), Andy Warhol’s T.V. (1980-83), and Andy Warhol’s Fifteen Minutes (1985-87), will be simultaneously shown in the galleries contextualized with other little known work including numerous informal Factory Diaries; Warhol’s soap opera-like experimental dramas, Vivian’s Girls (1973), Phoney (1973), and Fight (1975); the artist’s only intentionally-produced piece of “video art,” Water, commissioned by Yoko Ono for an exhibition in 1971; and three short comedy pieces broadcast on Saturday Night Live in 1981. Made possible by a generous gift of equipment from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., this new installation will allow viewers to experience a comprehensive range of Warhol’s influential media work surrounded by his archives, paintings, drawing, photographs, and other art.

• Producer: Chatham Baroque
• Date(s): 04/01/2010 (No End Date)
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Introduce your child to the magical world of music! Suitable for children up to the age of five, these informal and interactive programs present musical concepts in a fun, affordable, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether your child enjoys listening to music and stories from your lap, or prefers to get up and move to the music, these programs offer something for everyone! Sessions are led by a certified Kindermusik instructor and performed by the Chatham Baroque musicians and friends. You and your child will get to see musical instruments up close, meet the musicians, and interact with other families.

• Producer: Equita
• Date(s): 04/03/2010 - 10/30/2010
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Lawrenceville Little Flea is a different kind of flea market. Located in one of Pittsburgh's revitalized neighborhoods, Little Flea is a curated environment made to fit our eclectic community, featuring a rotating variety of flea fare, craft/handmade goods, food and cultural activities. The market is held weekly (weather permitting) at the corner of Butler St. and 36th. (Goeller's parking lot) from 8am-3pm.

• Producer: Olwyn
• Date(s): 04/07/2010 (No End Date)

The Medium Development Group will open with a tradditional Seance, Wednesday April 7th, 2010. A Seance is a gathering of people to receive Spiritualist messages. Participants are invited to bring a photograph of a loved one who has crossed over to the other side. 7pm-9pm $7.00 Call Olwyn 412-824-3409 or email to register ogwyar@yahoo.com

• Producer: Joseph-Beth Booksellers
• Date(s): 06/10/2010 (No End Date)
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FREE children's storytime and activity at the Joseph-Beth Southside Works location. Fun for ALL ages!

• Producer: Pittsburgh Banjo Club
• Date(s): 06/30/2010 (No End Date)
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Stop by for the Pittsburgh Banjo Club's regular open rehearsal and enjoy their wonderful music for free. Food and Refreshments are available. Founded in 1988, the Pittsburgh Banjo Club is an all-volunteer band and organization that uses banjos, trumpets, tubas and bass to perform popular music from the 1920s and 1930s. Call (412) 321-1834 for more information. Reservations for groups is suggested.