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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.
SEPTEMBER 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
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.
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.
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.
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, North Side
through September 5
412-321-9281
From moussaka to baklava, all your favorite Greek specialties are served. www.holytrinitypgh.org
GREATER PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
MT. Pleasant, Westmoreland County
through September 16 (Weekends)
724-872-1670
The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is a recreation of a 16th century village that brings together craftspersons, acting troupes, combat jousting, musicians and food purveyors to celebrate the arrival of the king and queen. www.pgh-renfest.com
SCHENLEY PARK SUMMER MUSIC
Schenley Park Visitor Center, Oakland
through October 15 (Sunday Afternoons)
412-687-1800
Live music on the tented patio. Join in guided park history walks at 1:30 PM. Schenley Park Café serving drinks, pastries, and lunch fare. www.pittsburghparks.org
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.
NATURE/CULTURE: ARTIST RESPOND TO THEIR ENVIRONMENT
Society For Contemporary Craft, Downtown
through November 11
412-261-7003
This exhibition compares works by contemporary artists who identify with culture and the byproducts of an urban society with artists who respond to nature and the natural environment.
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.
RENÉ MARIE – OUTDOOR CONCERT
The Frick Art & Historical Center,
Point Breeze-East End
September 1 (rain date Sept. 2)
412-371-0600
A truly unique voice in the jazz genre, Marie pushes her music to capture the essence of the song’s story. All concerts are free.
BUGS: A RAINFOREST ADVENTURE
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Rangos Omnimax Theater
September 8-January 2007
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
ADRENALINE RUSH
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Rangos Omnimax Theater
September 8-January 2007
412-237-3400
Feel the rush! From the small risks we take each day to the big risks like skydiving and base jumping. Stunning cinematography takes you inside the psychology and physiology of human risk-taking and ingenuity.
LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
Mountain View Inn, Idlewild Park
September 9, 10
412-851-9900
An exciting Scottish festival offering bagpipe bands, lively Highland dancers, brawny athletes, internationally famous entertainers, a Scottish fair, and more. www.ligoniergames.org
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