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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.
JULY 2006
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
412-232-7235
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 a.m. Free with general admission.
EVEREST
Carnegie Science Center
ongoing
412-237-3400
Everest takes audiences gaping chasms, up dangerous, a harrowing rescue, and oxygen-thin altitude.
STARS OF THE PHARAOH
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Henry Buhl Jr. Planetarium
ongoing
412-237-3400
Journey back in time to explore the skies over Egypt and see how the stars guided the ancient Egyptians in the construction and alignment of the tombs and temples of their leaders.
PITTSBURGH THREE RIVERS REGATTA AND FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Point State Park, Downtown
through July 4
412-338-8765
The Fourth of July Celebration combines with the annual Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta for a family-oriented festival featuring water sports, hot air balloons, musical entertainment and fireworks. www.pghregatta.com
SOUTH PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
South Park
through August 25 (Friday Evenings)
412-835-4810
Free outdoor concerts. Locally, nationally, and internationally acclaimed performers. www.county.allegheny.pa.us/parks
HARTWOOD MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL
Hartwood Acres, Saxonburg
through August 27 (Sunday Evenings)
412-767-9200
Local, national, and international music, dance, and theatre talents are presented by the Allegheny County Bureau of Cultural Programs on the grounds of Hartwood Mansion. All performances are free.
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/parks
FIERCE FRIENDS: ARTISTS & ANIMALS 1750-1900
Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland
through August 27
412-622-3316
Exhibition focusing on the way artists of the 18th and 19th centuries addressed the complex relationship with nature through our interactions and feelings toward animals.
WINGS OF THE WORLD
National Aviary, North Side
through September 4
412-323-7235
Free-Flight Bird Show. Imagine the excitement of feeling a rush of wind and feathers as a crane swoops just inches over your head. Thrill at the thought of meeting the powerful gaze of an eagle flying straight towards you. Brilliantly hued rare macaws landing on a branch and more. Call for more info.
MAGIC: THE SCIENCE OF ILLUSION
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
through September 4
412-237-3400
Mind reading, floating in thin air, a head without a body-is it magic or is it science? Visitors can explore the world of magic and even get a backstage view. Call for more information.
THE DOWNTOWN SHOW: THE NEW YORK ART SCENE, 1974-1984
The Andy Warhol Museum, North Side
through September 4
412-237-8338
For New Yorkers, Downtown is synonymous with experimentation, with political unrest and artistic creativity, with sex, drugs, and rock-gods. But perhaps above all, Downtown is synonymous with attitude—and in the 1970s and 80s, that attitude forever changed America.
BUTTERFLY FOREST
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
through October 17
412-622-6914
Butterfly Forest features various species of butterflies such as monarchs, zebras, julias, and queens, all thriving in a natural habitat.
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.
ALL-STAR FANFEST
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
July 7-11
1-888-FANFEST (326-3378)
The five-day event will launch 2006 All-Star Week and boasts interactive activities and historical exhibits such as life size video batting cages, free autographs from Pirates players, Hall of Fame players, and MLB legends. See pages 7-11 for more information.
2006 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME
PNC Park, North Side
July 11
1-800-BUY-BUCS
PNC Park, which opened in 2001, will host the 2006 All-Star Game. The Pirates franchise—which will be hosting its record-tying fifth Midsummer Classic—also hosted the 1944 and 1959 All-Star Games at ForbesField and the 1974 and 1994 Games at Three Rivers Stadium. No other Major League franchise has hosted the All-Star Game in three different ballparks.
THE PITTSBURGH RING
Byham Theater, Downtown
July 14-23
412-621-1299
The Ring Saga is being staged in its entirety for the first time in Pittsburgh! All four operas will be reinterpreted and translated from German into English. Call for showtimes of Rhinegold, The Valkrie, Siegfried, and Twilight of the Gods.
GREENBERG’S GREAT TRAIN & COLLECTIBLE TOY SHOW
Greater Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville
July 15-16
412-856-8100
“America’s Premier Toy Train & Miniature Event” with dramatic layout displays, a huge hobby marketplace offering competitive prices, ongoing how-to clinics, dollhouses, door prizes and the newest hobby books. All aboard for a fun-filled family weekend. www.greenbergshows.com
PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX
Schenley Park, Oakland
July 15-16
412-471-7847
Considered the premier vintage grand prix event in the United States, this race attracts fans of all ages, who line the beautiful Schenley Park streets to cheer for their favorite antique autos. www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com
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