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Whether it’s their heritage, the arts, or a holiday, Pittsburghers always have something to celebrate. The following is a list of upcoming festivals and/or events. For more information or additional events, call the Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-366-0093 for updates, or visit the website at www.visitpittsburgh.com.
For more information for Laurel Highlands, call Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau at 800-925-7669 or check out www.laurelhighlands.org.
Other bureaus in the region that may be helpful also include Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau at 866-856-8444, www.visitbutlercounty.com; Beaver County Tourism at 800-342-8192, www.co.beaver.pa.us; and Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau at 800-527-8941, www.visitmonroeville.com.
The event dates are subject to change. The phone numbers may be used to verify dates.
FEBRUARY 2008
PENGUIN PREMIERE SHOW
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s four African Penguins! Daily at 1 p.m. Free with general admission. www.aviary.org
UPMC SPORTSWORKS
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Permanent Exhibition
412-237-3400
36,000 square feet of scientific fun completely dedicated to sports! Come and find out for yourself how your family and friends can discover the science in sports, push their bodies to the limit, and embark on wild virtual journeys. www.carnegiesciencecenter.org
RAPTOR ENCOUNTER
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s exciting raptors or owls, from the favorite Snowy Owl to a regal red-tailed hawk. Daily at 10:30 AM. Free with general admission.
GLASS: SHATTERING NOTIONS
Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh
Regional History Center, North Side
ongoing
412-454-6000
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.
HENRY BUHL, JR PLANETARIUM
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Catapult into space in the Henry Buhl, Jr. Planetarium and travel from the Solar System to the outer reaches of the galaxy and beyond.
LASER SHOWS IN THE HENRY BUHL JR PLANETARIUM
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Ongoing
412-237-3400
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.
RAINBOW LORIKEETS LAND AT THE NATIONAL AVIARY
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
A new walk-through exhibit is being invaded by a flock of 20 Rainbow Lorikeets, fearless and flashy youngsters who consider humans to be an excellent source of entertainment, particularly when they come bearing nectar. www.aviary.org
FLY FOR FUN
Allegheny Airport
ongoing
412-466-1008
You can be the pilot or bring your camera and enjoy the view. Get a great view of the city.
SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
Downtown Pittsburgh, Strip District
through February 23
412-261-7003
Nick Cave is internationally recognized for both visual art and dance. Cave’s Soundsuits—crafted from unusual materials, sticks, felt, figurines, plastic, fabric, hair, and found objects—are designed to rattle and resonate with movement of the wearer.
PITTSBURGH BOAT SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
February 1-3
412-565-6000
Annual display of boats and the latest in watercraft. www.pittsburghboatshow.com
RE-UNION: WORLD’S LARGEST WEDDING VOW RENEWAL
Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland
February 10
412-622-3131
a vow renewal ceremony and a wedding cake reception to follow in the Museums’ historic Music Hall Foyer. The goal is for Pittsburgh to set a new Guinness World Record for the most couples to renew their vows at one time. www.pittsburgh250.org
SAMITE OF UGANDA
Shadyside Academy, Fox Chapel
February 15
412-968-3045
One of East Africa’s most acclaimed flutists. Samite playes the klimba (finger piano), marimba (wooden xylophone), litungu (seven stringed Kenyan instrument), and various flutes.
GREATER PITTSBURGH GOLF SHOW
Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville
Feb 29-March 2
412-856-8100
Get golfing tips from one of the best instructors in the game, Hank Haney. His most recognizable students include Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara. Two great door gifts will be given away, one-year subscription to Golf magazine and a free golf club from Upswing Golf.
March
PITTSBURGH HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
March 7-16
412-565-6000
See what’s new at over 1,500 exhibits! The show features over nine acres with everything for your home. www.pghhome.com
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Downtown
March 15
412-621-0600
Annual parade in downtown Pittsburgh sponsored by The Irish Society for Education and Charities Inc., this festive parade features lots of green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. www.pittsburghirish.org/parade
SPRING FLOWER SHOW
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
Mid March-Early April
412-622-6914
Phipps welcomes the arrival of spring with a colorful indoor flower display at the Schenley Park conservatory. Call for more information on this popular spring display. Visit during the annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale. www.phipps.conservatory.org
PITTSBURGH ARTS & CRAFTS SPRING FEVER FESTIVAL
Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville
March 28-30
724-863-4577
The 9th annual Spring Festival has over 150 booths of arts and crafts and food vendors. Adults $5.50, Seniors $5.00, and Children $1.00.
April
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
April 17-21
412-565-6000
A Pittsburgh tradition featuring automobiles from local dealerships as well as manufacturers’ prototypes of future models. www.pittsburghauto.org
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