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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.
APRIL 2007
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
HARMONY MUSEUM
Harmony, Butler County
daily
724-452-7341
Exhibits on Native Americans, George Washington’s 1753 mission that precipitated French & Indian War, Harmony’s 1804 founding by German Separatists organized as the communal Harmony Society, 1815 Mennonite resettlement, fine 19th century Charles Flowers longrifles, and more. Guided tours 1-4 p.m. daily except Mondays.
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.
SPRING FLOWER SHOW
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
through April 15
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
MODERN JAPANESE PRINTS: 1868-1989
Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland
through April 15
412-622-3131
This exhibition will feature 200 woodblock Japanese prints gathered from the museum’s collection and from four private Pittsburgh collections.
JUMP TO JAPAN
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side
through May 13
412-322-5058
Discover Japanese culture through animation, woodblock prints, games, and traditional scrolls. Create manga(comics) and animated stories, make woodblock prints, play the card game karuta, and more.
BUGS: A RAINFOREST ADVENTURE
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Rangos Omnimax Theater
through Spring
412-237-3400
Bugs are bizarre, beautiful, and an endless source of fascination! Bugs! Magnifies the miniscule world of insects up to 250,000 times their normal size. Extraordinary large-format images bring audiences face-to-face with this amazing universe of creatures.
FLY FOR FUN
Allegheny Airport
through December 31
412-466-1008
You can be the pilot or bring your camera and enjoy the view. Get a great view of the city.
CHRISTINA AQUILERA CONCERT
Mellon Arena, Downtown
April 14
1-800-765-3688
Enjoy live music from pop sensation Christina Aquilera.
ANTIQUES SHOW AT THE CARNEGIE
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Oakland
Mid April
412-622-3131
Show and sale featuring fine quality glass, furniture, jewelry, porcelain, silver, and works of art. www.cmoa.org
THE PITTSBURGH COMICON
Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville
April 27-29
888-266-4226
At the Pittsburgh Comicon you’ll find a little bit of everything; movies, posters, toys, statues, games, anime, manga, sci-fi and fantasy, and of course comics, lots and lots of comics.
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Oakland
Mid May
412-682-3866
More than 20,000 people stop in for an appetizing dose of Greek food and culture. The festival includes dancing and live entertainment each evening. www.stnickspgh.org/festival
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
West Park, North Side
May 16-20
412-321-5520
Pittsburgh’s North Side will sparkle with a showcase of dazzling professional theater from Russia, Spain, South Korea, Canada, the United States, and more, presented by Pittsburgh International Children's Theater and Citiparks. The theater shows will be complemented by fun hands-on cultural and educational activities located in several Activity Zones, including the National Aviary, the Children's Museum Concourse, and the North Side branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. www.pgh.kids.org
PITTSBURGH FOLK FESTIVAL
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
May 25-27
STEPHEN KING
412-278-1267
Pittsburgh’s 20-plus nationalities celebrate their heritage with colorful costumes, authentic folk dancing, and mouth-watering delicacies. www.pgh.folkfest.org
15TH ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS COUNTRY FESTIVAL
Washington County fairgrounds
May 25-28
724-863-4577
More than 200 booths of arts and crafts and food vendors. All displays indoors in heated buildings.
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