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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 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.
SPRING FLOWER SHOW
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
through 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
BODIES…THE EXHIBITION
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
through May 4
412-237-3400
A phenomenal look at the phenomenon we call the human body.
THE SCOOP ON POOP
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland
through May 4
412-622-3131
Fish, frogs, pythons, eagles, and elephants—they all do it, yet poop is one of those subjects that can be hard to talk about with a straight face. The Scoop on Poop leads visitors on an investigation of what poop is and how animals use it—to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages, cool off, and yes, even eat.
SECRETS OF CIRCLES
Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, North Side
through May 18
412-322-5058
Circles are pretty amazing. Look around, you’ll find them everywhere – wheels, clocks, flowers, frisbees, coins, even the bagel in your lunch In this new exhibit, there are many hands-on projects to work with.
TROPICAL FOREST: THAILAND
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
through December 9
412-622-6914
Phipps unveils Tropical Forest: Thailand, a 12,000-square-foot exhibit filled with lush plants, indoor waterfalls, a towering canopy walk, and much more.
FLAMENCO SEPHARD
Shadyside Academy, Fox Chapel
April 4
412-968-3045
This unique combination of Sephardic song and flamenco rhythm makes for a fiery performance unlike any other. Spanish dance and the oriental timbres make this show a must see.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
Silver Eye Center for Photography, South Side
April 12
412-431-1810
Bring your camera to join photographer David Graham as we seek to capture the colorful, sometimes surreal, and often bizarre flavor of Carson Street.
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
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
April 18-21
412-565-6000
A Pittsburgh tradition featuring automobiles from local dealerships as well as manufacturers’ prototypes of future models. www.pittsburghauto.org
PITTSBURGH COMICON
The Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville
April 25-27
412-856-8100
The show is held every year at the ExpoMart, connected to the Radisson Hotel. 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, and the people who make them.
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