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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 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.
JULY 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.
SOUTH PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
South Park
through August 29 (Friday Evenings)
412-835-4810
Free outdoor concerts. Local, national, and internationally acclaimed performers. www.county.allegheny.pa.us/parks
HARTWOOD MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL
Hartwood Acres, Saxonburg
through August 31 (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
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.
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.
THE ALPS
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
opened June 6
412-237-3400
Filled with majestic views of Switzerland’s natural beauty, The Alps follows the true life story of mountaineer and journalist John Harlin III, who sets out on an epic personal journey to climb the deadly North Face of the Eiger—the stormiest, steepest peak in all of Europe.
WILD OCEAN
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
opened June 6
412-237-3400
Each year an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the Kwazulu-Natal Coast. Wild Ocean captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks, diving gannets, and massive bait balls inside and up close on the giant screen.
DINOSAURS IN THEIR TIME—T. REX RETURNS
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland
opened June 15
412-622-3131
Tyrannosaurus Rex returns to the museum, but it is not alone. In one of the most dramatic paleontological displays ever constructed, Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s original T. Rex is joined by a second T. Rex, and the two are frozen in a confrontation over the remains of an Edmontosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur.
PITTSBURGH THREE RIVERS REGATTA AND FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Point State Park, Downtown
July 3, 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
PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX
Schenley Park, Oakland
July 18-20
412-471-7847
Considered the premier vintage grand prix event in the United States, this race attracts fans of all ages, who linethe beautiful Schenley Park streets to cheer for their favorite antique autos. www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com
GREENBERG’S GREAT TRAIN & COLLECTIBLE TOY SHOW
Greater Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville
July 19, 20
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
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