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 include Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau at 800-527-8941, www.visitmonroeville.com; Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau at 866-856-8444, www.visitButlerCounty.com; and Mercer County PA Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-637-2370, www.mercercountypa.org.

The event dates are subject to change. The phone numbers may be used to verify dates.

JUNE 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.

TIME MACHINES: WATCHES FROM THE H.J. HEINZ COLLECTION
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland
through July 6
412-622-3131
Pittsburgh ketchup and sauce magnate H.J. Heinz amassed an extensive collection of timepieces during his lifetime. These chronometers offer an array of incredible artistry and amazing mechanical ingenuity.

TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
through September 1
412-237-3400
See hundreds of authentic artifacts recovered from Titanic’s final resting place, re-creations of her famous rooms, and share in the dramatic stories of her passenger and crew. This must-see, blockbuster exhibition takes visitors through more than 260 authentic Titanic artifacts, such as spoons, china, personal effects, coins, and jewelry.

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