October 2018 Events

This is my list of events in the greater Pittsburgh area and beyond for October 2018. As always, please double-check the details of any event you'd like to attend in case of mistakes, typos or cancellations.

This wasn't an easy list to compile because my family and I had other big concerns. (RIP to our dear Mook; we will remember you with joy and look for you in the skies whenever there are fireworks.) So it's not up to my standards of completeness or neatness. But sometimes if a thing is worth doing, it's worth doing badly. So here it is, and I hope it helps your October be a little more fun.

“RADical Days”, now through Sunday, October 14. “RADical Days is an annual event celebrating the assets with free admission, musical and dance performances and family activities offered by arts and culture organizations, parks and recreation, and sports and regional attractions that are funded by RAD (Allegheny Regional Asset District).” See their complete schedule and details here: https://radworkshere.org/pages/radical-days

This October, fans of local hero George A. Romero must check out “Romero Lives: Pittsburgh Celebrates George A. Romero”. Tons of wonderful events listed here: https://romerolives.net

Venture Outdoors is the place to look for wonderful local outdoor opportunities in October, including many guided kayak trips: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org. Their Kayak Pittsburgh North Park and North Shore locations continue to be open Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, but their Aspinwall location is closed for the season: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/kayak-pittsburgh/ L. L. Bean also continues to offer tons of amazing outdoor activities in October, including fly tying classes and fall foliage walks and kayak trips. Check them out here: https://www.llbean.com/llb/ods/33?nav=ftlink&STORE_CITY_STATE=[22]&EVENT_TYPE=[0]&EVENT_LEVEL=[0]&PRICE_RANGE=[0] or find them on the Allegheny County Parks calendar: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Home#.

Screenings, “Science Fair”, now through Thursday, October 4, Carnegie Science Center, Rangos Giant Cinema, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Rated PG. “Science Fair follows nine high school students from around the globe as they navigate rivalries, setbacks, and of course, hormones, on their journey to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), sponsored by Intel. Facing off against 1,700 of the smartest, quirkiest teens from 78 different countries, only one will be named ‘Best in Fair.’ This breakout documentary won the first-ever Festival Favorite Award at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, selected by audience votes from the 123 feature films screened at the event. The Rangos Giant Cinema is the first theater in Pittsburgh to screen this heartwarming, inspiring film.” http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/rangos-giant-cinema/science-fair/

“Columbus Foundation Replica Ships the Niña and the Pinta”, now through Wednesday, October 10, 9AM-6PM, 125 W. Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh. Self-guided tours $8.50 per adult, 7.50 seniors, $6.50 ages 5-16, free for ages 4 and under. Guided tours available only by reservation for groups of 15 paying attendees or more. The ships will be in Marietta, OH October 19-23. “Come see our two Columbus replica ships - our original Niña, the most historically accurate replica of a Columbus Ship ever built, and our newer Pinta. Both The Niña and Pinta will be touring together as a new and enhanced ‘sailing museum’, for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the ‘caravel’, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.” http://www.thenina.com/index.html

Exhibit, “It Has Always Been All About the Land”, now through December 14, University of Pittsburgh, Hillman Library, Special Collections Reading Room, 3rd floor, 3960 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. “This exhibit features thirty-five photogravure prints of landscapes and portraits by Edward S. Curtis, selected from The North American Indian, published from 1907 to 1930. The images reveal the significance of the relationship of the native peoples of North America with their ancestral lands. The photogravures are displayed with written passages by Curtis, Chief Joseph, Geronimo, and Red Cloud. In 1898, the Seattle photographer Edward S. Curtis conceived of the idea to photograph all the surviving tribes of North American Indians living west of the Mississippi River in the United States and in Alaska. The finished work is a set of twenty text volumes, each with an accompanying portfolio volume of photogravure prints. There are more than 2,200 original photogravures in each set, along with nearly 4,000 pages of text that contain a record of the diverse panorama of the native peoples of North America. The complete set of The North American Indian owned by the University of Pittsburgh was purchased from the Boston rare book dealer, Charles E. Lauriat Company, by the librarian and historian Lois Mulkearn, for the Darlington Memorial Library in May 1949. Of the 500 proposed sets, less than 300 were printed. The Darlington Memorial Library copy is number 133. The exhibit will be on view into the fall term of 2018 and open for viewing during the hours of the Special Collections Reading Room.” https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/exhibit_it_has_always_been_all_about_the_land#.W7Bg-i_Myi4

“Pride and Prejudice”, now through Sunday, October 28, O’Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Kate Hamill’s wild adaptation of Austen’s classic love story is anything but plain Jane. To save the family estate, the Bennet sisters are in a flurry to find suitable men to marry—except Lizzy who’d rather risk the family fortunes than force a second date. This madcap romance is filled with clever seductions, awkward escapes, and perhaps just enough luck to win at this wicked game called love.” https://www.ppt.org/production/55118/pride-and-prejudice

Exhibit, “Destination Moon”, now through February 18, 2019, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Included with general admission. “On July 20, 1969, millions of Americans gathered around their television sets and witnessed world history as astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the Moon. His words are now engrained in American culture and consciousness: ‘That’s one small step for (a) man… one giant leap for mankind.’ The historic journey of Apollo 11 met President Kennedy’s 1961 challenge of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the earth before the end of the decade. To commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the mission, the Heinz History Center is partnering with the Smithsonian to host Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission, an epic exhibition created by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and presented in Pittsburgh by UPMC.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/exhibits/destination-moon-apollo-11-mission

“Annual Autumn Hawk Watch”, Daily through December 15, Hawk Mountain North Lookout, Kempton, PA. Adults $10, seniors $7, kids 6-12 $5, free for kids 5 and under. “An average 18,000 hawks, eagles and falcons pass Hawk Mountain each autumn, and each year we tally the number and type of birds that pass. An official counter and interpreters are on hand to point out and identify birds. Bring binoculars (or rent at Visitor Center), something soft to sit on, water and snacks, and carry in a convenient daypack. Plan to relax at the lookout and spend at least an hour. Many people spend the morning, afternoon or even the entire day. A waterless, compositing restroom is located near the lookout. All trash must be carried in/carried out.” http://www.hawkmountain.org/visit/programs-amp-events/autumn-hawk-migration/page.aspx?id=233

Exhibit, “Heroes and Sheroes: The Art and Influence of Ruth E. Carter in Black Cinema”, now through December 2, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. “Black Panther.” “Selma.” “The Butler.” “These epic films come to life through powerful storytelling and eye-catching design as they tell the inspiring stories of both fictional and historical heroes alike. Academy Award and Emmy-nominated costume designer Ruth E. Carter is the visionary behind the striking styles found in these films and many more. Making its international premiere at the History Center, Heroes and Sheroes: The Art and Influence of Ruth E. Carter in Black Cinema is a multimedia exhibition showcasing costumes designed by Carter for critically acclaimed films over the past three decades, including ‘Roots,’ ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘The Butler,’ ‘Selma,’ ‘Shaft,’ ‘Marshall,’ and ‘Black Panther.’ Presented in partnership with FashionAFRICANA, Heroes and Sheroes explores Carter’s African-influenced costume designs, providing a master class in her use of color, textiles, and functionality. Visitors will get an up-close look at Carter’s process, passion, and imagination as they discover a costume’s journey from sketch to silver screen. The exhibit, in the fifth floor Barensfeld Gallery, will embark on a worldwide tour following its debut in Pittsburgh.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/exhibits/heroes-and-sheroes-ruth-e-carter

“The Secret Garden”, now through Saturday, October 27, Saturdays and Sundays at 2PM, Little Lake Theater, 500 Lakeside Dr. South, Canonsburg. $14 adults, $12 kids 15 and under, $10 additional for optional tea party on October 14 and 21 after the play. “Recently orphaned, Mary finds herself on her way to England to live with her distant uncle in Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire Moors. Misselthwaite is no place for children, full of dark corners and strange night-time noises. But, Mary is certain there is more to Misselthwaite than meets the eye. Will her curiosity lead her to solve the greatest mystery of Misselthwaite, the legend of the Secret Garden?” https://www.littlelake.org/fall-family-matinees

“Macbeth”, now through Saturday, October 6, Little Lake Theater, 500 Lakeside Dr. South, Canonsburg. Adults $21 on Thursdays, $22.50 on Fridays and Saturdays, $14 children all shows. Ages 10 and up. “Join us for a modern and seductive version of Shakespeare’s classic that uses the Little Lake Theatre campus and theater to bring this masterpiece fully to life. Enticed by a trio of witches, consumed by ambition, and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. Wracked with guilt and paranoia, Macbeth is forced to continue his bloody spree to protect himself from enmity and suspicion and soon becomes a tyrannical ruler. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of madness and even death.” https://www.littlelake.org/macbeth

“Pittsburgh Police Chess Club”, Mondays, 3PM, Brookline Library; Mondays, 4PM, Beechview Library; Thursday, October 11, 3PM-5PM at The Library Goes Outdoors event in Mellon Square; and Fridays, 3:30PM, Downtown and Business Branch Library. “Children and teens are invited to join an officer for weekly community chess classes. Develop your mind and practice problem-solving skills that apply off the chessboard, too.”

“Summer in Slovakia”, Monday, October 1, 7PM-9PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. Discover your Slovak heritage at the library! Open to everyone interested in learning more about Slovak culture. Sarah Francowic, the 2018 WPSCA scholarship recipient, will tell us about her experiences attending the summer language and culture classes at Cominius University in Bratislava.”

“General Michael Hayden: Whither America in a Turbulent World”, Monday, October 1, 9:30AM-11:30AM, University of Pittsburgh, University Club, Ballroom B, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-michael-hayden-whither-america-in-a-turbulent-world-tickets-50234984190 “Join the University of Pittsburgh's Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies as it celebrates its 30th Anniversary and hosts General Michael V. Hayden, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency. He will discuss the state of America's national security on the turbulent world stage.”

“Learn How to Edit Audio with Audacity”, Monday, October 1, 6:30PM, and Tuesday, October 2, 2PM, Baldwin Borough Library, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/B/BALDWIN/EK.cfm?zeeOrg=BALDWIN “Ever want to create your own Podcast? The first step is learning an easy-to-use and FREE software program. In one hour, you will learn the first steps in recording and editing audio with Audacity. Audacity is also available on all library computers.”

“Citizen Science Classes”, each class with 3 sessions, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1PM-3PM, Citizen Science Lab, 1435 Bedford Ave, Ste 132A, Pittsburgh. $25. Grades 3-8. October 1, 3 and 6: Intro to Microbiology; October 8, 10 and 13: Spicy Inhibitors and Antibiotics; October 15, 17 and 20: Staining Investigations; October 22, 24 and 27: Structure and Function of Mitochondria; and October 29, 31 and November 3: Spooky Candy. Registration and details of each program are here: http://www.thecitizensciencelab.org/programs

“Aquatic Macroinvertebrates: Adaptations for Life Underwater”, Monday, October 1, 7PM-9PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Free; parking $5. Preregistration required; register online: http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/adult-programs-cafe-sci/?utm_source=suggestions&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=Programs%20Overview “A vast majority of insect species are terrestrial, but several unrelated groups have adapted to living in freshwater ecosystems for either some or all their life cycles. How do they do this, and what can we learn about water quality from these stream-dwelling arthropods? On October 1, join Andrea Kautz, Research Entomologist at Powdermill Nature Reserve, as she answers this question and more at our next Café Sci. During the presentation, Kautz will talk about the adaptations of various insect species and her current research project she is working on at Powedermill. Andrea Kautz is a Research Entomologist working at Powdermill Nature Reserve, the environmental research station of Carnegie Museum of Natural History. She received her Master of Science in Entomology in 2015 and her Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 2012 from The Ohio State University. At Powdermill, she has been involved in collecting and imaging aquatic macroinvertebrates for a National Science Foundation-funded project aimed at building a website to aid in the identification of aquatic insects and other arthropods used in water quality monitoring. Her other projects include building the insect teaching collection at Powdermill, surveying and promoting pollinators at the Flight 93 National Memorial, studying the role of flat fly parasites in avian disease ecology, and assisting in a salamander population genetics study.”

“Watercolor Painting with Julie”, Tuesday, October 2, 6PM-7:45PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Classroom A. “Join us for HOW, a series of hands-on workshops for adults and teens. Learn from skilled craftspeople. Dig in and try things out in a creative, supportive environment. Join us for one or all of these free programs. Materials provided. In this class, you’ll learn four basic watercolor techniques, explore gradients and color mixing, and look at the best tools for getting started. Then, you’ll combine the techniques you’ve learned to create a watercolor painting to take home! No registration is necessary for these sessions. Seating for all workshops is available to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll want to come early to be sure you MAKE it on time!”

“Carnegie International Fall Artist Lecture Series”, Tuesdays, October 2, 9 and 23, 6:30PM-8PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Kresge Theater. Free and open to the public. All lectures are free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the East Campus Garage after 5:00pm or on Frew, Margaret Morrison, and Tech Streets after 6:00pm.” October 2: Saba Innab; October 9: Zoe Leonard in conversation with Rhea Anastas; October 23: Alex Da Corte. Details here: https://cmoa.org/event/carnegie-international-fall-artist-lecture-series/

“Advanced 3D Design”, Tuesday, October 2, 5PM-5:45PM, Monroeville Library. Ages 13 and up. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.monroevillelibrary.org/event-calendar “Learn how to use Sketchup design program. We’ll print your project!”

“Anime Club”, Tuesday, October 2 and Tuesday, October 16, 3:30M-5PM, Sewickley Library. “Love ANIME? Join your fellow fans for your favorite anime movies and series. Plus snacks, crafts, games, and more! Newbies welcome! Open to all students in grades 6-12. No registration required.”

“Coding: Python”, Tuesday, October 2, 6PM-6:45PM, Monroeville Library. Ages 13 and up. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.monroevillelibrary.org/event-calendar “Learn the basics of a text-based programming language!”

“FAFSA Overview”, Tuesday, October 2, 6:30PM-8PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. Preregistration required; register online: http://ptlibrary.org/event/fafsa-overview/ “Federal Student Aid provides more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, and work-study funds to make college possible for anyone with the mind to get there. This workshop, being offered in partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), will help college-bound seniors and their parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) by providing an overview of each step of the form.”

“St. Augustine of Hippo and His Mistress”, Tuesday, October 2, 1PM-2:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A, Pittsburgh. “While doing research for her historical novel, ‘The Saint’s Mistress’, Kathryn Bashaar delved into the fourth-century backdrop of the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity. This lecture will discuss the fascinating life of St. Augustine, a Roman African and early Christian theologian and philosopher from Numidia whose writings influenced the development of Western philosophy. She will tell us about his concubine and his influence within The Church and Roman Empire in North Africa. Copies of ‘The Saint's Mistress’ will be available for purchase and signing by the author after the lecture. Light refreshments. No registration.”

“Bookbinding- DIY Journal”, Tuesday, October 2, 6PM-8PM, Prototype PGH, 460 Melwood Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookbinding-diy-journal-tickets-48924343027?aff=efbevent “Learn the basics of bookbinding and create your own journal to take home. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own paper, punches, or other supplies! No experience required.”

“Board Game Night”, Tuesdays in October, 7PM-8:45PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Maker Space, Pittsburgh. “Join us for a fun night of strategy and competition playing Euro-style board games. This group is intended for high school students through adults. If you're a seasoned gamer, feel free to bring your own games; if you're new to this style of game play, here are some examples of what will be available: worker placement games (Settlers of Catan, Agricola); deck builders (Dominion, Ascension); cooperative games (Arkham Horror, Flash Point). Join us to challenge yourself in friendly competition and meet some new Meeple!”

“The Frog’s Princess by Mallory Ortberg – Light Literary Lunch Club: A Short Story Discussion Group”, Wednesday, October 3, 12PM-1PM, Carnegie Library Pittsburgh Downtown and Business Branch. “Love literature, but don’t have much time? Bring a lunch and join us at noon on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a short story. Light refreshments are provided. This month’s story is Mallory Ortberg’s ‘The Frog’s Princess.’ Stop by the library to request a copy or find it online here: https://electricliterature.com/mallory-ortbergs-short-short-story-about-who-owns-beauty-635afb3c3fab."

“3Rs Book Club: Read. Recommend. Repeat.”, Wednesday, October 3, 7PM-8PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. “First Wednesday of the month. Attention teachers and educators! Are you looking for exciting titles to share with your students? Then this is the book group for you! Teachers of all grade levels and homeschool educators are invited to join Dr. Nancy Hobbs and Myra Oleynik to discuss and recommend new or favorite Children's and Young Adult books that you are reading. No time to read? You can use this group as your guide to finding great books for your students.”

“Urban Forestry in Pittsburgh”, Wednesday, October 3, 7PM-9PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A, Pittsburgh. “Joe Stavish of Tree Pittsburgh will discuss the meaning of Urban Forestry and past, present and future plans for Pittsburgh's urban forest. Environmental services provided by trees, common stress issues, pests and diseases that trees face, along with general tree care will be covered in depth.”

“Audacious Pioneers; The Ladies of Section 14”, Wednesdays and Saturdays, through Saturday, November 3, 1PM-2:30PM, Homewood Cemetery, 1599 S. Dallas Ave., Pittsburgh. $10. Preregistration required; call 412-421-1822. “Audacious Pioneers; The Ladies of Section 14 is a walking tour of The Homewood Cemetery that will introduce stories from the Distaff side of Pittsburgh History. Centering the tour on women will allow for a wider discussion of Pittsburgh society, one that crosses lines of class and race in ways our traditional tour of Section 14 has yet to attempt. Some of the ladies featured on the tour include: a world famous opera singer; a palm reading Countess from Coshocton Ohio; a politically minded widow with a fondness for cars; the proprietor of a successful African American ‘Tourist House’ in The Hill; and a Pittsburgh socialite who may or may not have changed the succession of England’s Royal Family.” https://www.facebook.com/events/371467786690315/

“Historical Tours of the Main Library”, Wednesdays and Sundays in October, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historical-tours-of-main-library-registration-46770852880 “Join experienced staff and volunteer docents as we take you on a guided tour through Andrew Carnegie’s Main Library. You’ll get a look at the wonderful art and architecture that created this historic landmark, as well as how the building’s interior has changed over time. Tours will take place on Sundays at 1 PM and 3 PM and Wednesdays at 11 AM and 1 PM. All tours will meet in the front lobby of the Main Library.”

"What's Cooking?” Wednesday, October 3, 3PM, Carnegie Library Sheraden (ages 8-18); Monday, October 15, 3:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Allegheny (grades 6-12); Thursday, October 25, 5PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Beechview (teens); and Friday, October 26, 3PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakalnd (grades 6-12). "Learn to feed yourself and your friends! Chop, dice and mince your way to culinary mastery — then eat what you cook!”

Author Talk, “Anita Sarkeesian and Ebony Adams”, Wednesday, October 3, 7PM, Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. $10. Preregistration required; register online: https://pittsburghlectures.org/lectures/anita-sarkeesian-ebony-adams/ “Looking through the ages and across the globe, Anita Sarkeesian, founder of Feminist Frequency, along with Ebony Adams Ph.D., have reclaimed the stories of twenty-five remarkable women who dared to defy history and change the world around them. From Mongolian wrestlers to Chinese pirates, Native American ballerinas to Egyptian scientists, Japanese novelists to British Prime Ministers, ‘History vs Women’ will reframe the history that you thought you knew. Featuring beautiful full-color illustrations of each woman and a bold graphic design, this standout nonfiction title is the perfect read for teens (or adults!) who want the true stories of phenomenal women from around the world and insight into how their lives and accomplishments impacted both their societies and our own."

“Black Is…an’ Black Ain’t: Twenty-First Century African American Poetics”, Wednesday, October 3, 4:30PM-5:30PM, Duquesne University, College Hall Room 104. “Keith D. Leonard, an associate professor of English at American University and the author of Fettered Genius: The African American Bardic Poet from Slavery to Civil Rights, will give a presentation on contemporary African-American poetry. When Ezra Pound famously said ‘make it new,’ he could not have anticipated that for African American poets, the innovation on poetic form meant the innovation on blackness. Indeed, many contemporary African American poets have made blackness new by thinking of it as form, breaking it down, and then escaping those forms into new and liberating beauty. A distinctive antiracist dissidence has emerged, one that is neither a capitulation to the cudgel of post-racialism nor a quixotic avant-garde politics of the obscure. It is instead the flourishing of a defiant poetic unmaking whose ‘new’ contours we can trace only if we unmake our assumptions about blackness itself.” https://www.duq.edu/events/black-is…an-black-aint-twenty-first-century-african-american-poetics

“Author Visit: Dorit Sasson”, Thursday, October 4, 6:30PM, Carnegie Library Pittsburgh West End. “We hope you can join us when Dorit Sasson, author of 'Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces', visits CLP-West End. The memoir is Sasson’s story of how she dropped out of college and volunteered for the Israel Defense Forces in an effort to change her life—and how, in stepping out of her comfort zone and into a war zone, she discovered courage and faith she didn’t know she was capable of. The first memoir to share a female immigrant’s experience with serving in the Israel Defense Forces, ‘Accidental Soldier’ is the powerful account of one woman’s journey to become her own person. Dorit’s memoirs explore the idea of displacement as the longing to be part of something bigger even though one may feel neither here nor there. In order to feel a sense of belonging to a place, she feels we need to find our own ‘inner home’ and that takes courage and the willingness to stay open to curiosity. Dorit’s definition of home is constantly in flux depending on where her heart is – some days feeling she belongs in Israel while trying to figure out what it means to live ‘the American dream.’ The author tells a heartfelt story with cross-cultural connections, believing people who have had to straddle two different cultures, mentalities, languages and histories are fiercely protective of the need to nurture their inner sanctuary, and that the only way to get through this journey of uncertainty is to believe in the power of determination and motivation to redefine one’s identity, vision and values. Dorit will have books available for signing and sale at this event.” http://www.doritsasson.com/

“Hanif Abdurraqib: The MLK Jr. Day Writing Awards Speaker Series”, Thursday, October 4, 12PM-1PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Baker Hall 260. “Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. His first collection of poems, The Crown Ain’t Worth Much, was released in 2016 and was nominated for the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award. His widely praised first collection of essays, They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us, appeared on numerous “Best Books of 2017” lists, including NPR, Esquire and the Chicago Tribune.” https://www.cmu.edu/events/ http://www.abdurraqib.com/book/

“She Kills Monsters”, Thursday, October 4 through Sunday, October 14, Charity Randall Theatre, 4301 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh. $25 adults, $12 students. “UP Stages is very excited about their upcoming season – starting with ‘She Kills Monsters’. A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, ‘She Kills Monsters’ tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons and Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.” https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/she_kills_monsters#.W7BCnC_Myi4

Duquesne Red Masquers Presents “The Foreigner”, Thursday, October 4 through Sunday, October 14, Duquesne University, Genesius Theater, 1225 Seitz St, Pittsburgh. Tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students and children, free with Duquesne ID. “The Foreigner is a two-act farce by American playwright Larry Shue. The story takes place in a fishing lodge in rural Tilghman County, Georgia where two Englishmen, Froggy and Charlie, arrive as guests. Locals have mixed feelings about 'foreigners' from overly welcoming to calling on a local 'clan' to take care of Charlie. Wrought with hilarity and silliness, this play also explores the reality that, even in today's world, hate is all around.” http://www.duqredmasquers.com/current-production

“Bethsaida: A City by the North Shore of the Sea of Galilee”, Thursday, October 4, 7:30PM, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Knox Room, Long Hall, 616 North Highland Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. “Home of the fishermen Andrew, Peter, and Philip (John 1:44), Bethsaida is the most frequently mentioned town in the Gospels after Capernaum and Nazareth. The New Testament associates Bethsaida (northeast of the Sea of Galilee) with Jesus’ meeting a blind man’s seeking healing (Mark 8), his feeding of a multitude with five loaves and two fish (Luke 9), and his cursing the town for its repentance (Matt11). Bethsaida’s location, however, remained a mystery until 1987, when Professor Rami Arav launched the excavations at et-Tell (“the mound”). He then organized the Consortium for the Bethsaida Excavations Project and began conducting annual digs at the site (though others have located Bethsaida at el-Araj, nearer the Sea of Galilee’s shore). The upper layers of et-Tell revealed a Hellenistic village eventually abandoned during the first century BCE. But by 30 CE the tetrarch Herod Philip II elevated the reestablished fishing village to the status of a polis (“city”) and renamed it Julias, in honor Augustus’s wife. Beneath the floor of an apparent Roman temple, archaeologists found coins, beads, jugs, house keys, and a Roman soldier’s shield. One rare coin was minted in Acre on the arrival of Cleopatra and Marc Antony in 35 BCE. Later, another coin dated from Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, who reigned from 138 to 161 CE. Bethsaida was abandoned once again in the mid-fourth century CE because of a geological catastrophe in the region and was never resettled. Arav’s work has also revealed a monumental Iron Age (First Temple Period) town—likely Zer, capital of biblical Geshur, northeast of the Kingdom of Israel. Joshua 19:35 identifies Zer as a fortified city, and the excavations at et-Tell have revealed impressive monumental structures in this period: two concentric massive city walls, the largest and best-preserved city gate in the region, a palace, and a granary—all elements indicating it was a major political and economic center that flourished from the 11th century BCE to the Assyrian conquest in 732 BCE. Come hear Dr. Rami Arav, who himself was born and raised in the Galilee, present his exciting work at this 30-year-long excavation. The Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology will be open from 6:30-7:15 p.m. and after the lecture. The lecture and reception to follow are free and open to the public.” https://www.pts.edu/Archaeology-Lectures

“Talking Comics”, Thursday, October 4, 3:30PM-4:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Maker Space, Pittsburgh. “Do you love comics? Join us as we go beyond the page with discussion and creation in the library’s Maker Space. For kids in grades 6, 7, and 8. Book club books are available at the Children's Desk one month prior to the meeting (September 5th). Registration for all clubs occurs when the book is checked out from the library.”

“Club Otaku- Teen Anime Club”, Thursdays in October, 6PM-7PM, Whitehall Library, Pittsburgh. “Club Otaku is a meeting place for anime and manga fans to watch, read, and discuss anime and manga. As well as share your favorite fanfiction and fanart with your fellow otaku!”

“Art Talk with James Sulkowski: Classical Painting and Drawing”, Thursday, October 4, 6:30PM-7:30PM, Carnegie Library Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill. Preregistration required; call 412-422-9650. “James Sulkowski is a classical artist in the tradition of the Masters. James is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and has authored four books including Mastering Oil Painting which is published by Walter Foster books. He has appeared in and written articles for several national magazines including American Artist, American Art Review, US Art, and Art and Antiques. James’ work has been published by North Light Books in The Best of Flower Painting 1 and 2. Among his many awards is the Helen DeCozen Award for Best Floral Painting. His books will be available for purchase at the event.”

“Inkspotters Teen Writing Group”, Thursdays in October, 4:30PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Yates Room, Glenshaw. “Do you write stories, fanfiction, poetry, or blog posts? Need help picking the perfect character names? Join our weekly writing group and meet other writers! Talk, work on an existing project, or try a writing prompt. No registration required.”

“3D Printing 101” , Friday, October 5, 5PM-6:30PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Learn to design and print on Fab Lab’s 3D printers and explore the technology of 3D printing using a 3D printing pen. This introductory class is required in order to use the 3D printer during Fab Lab Open Workshop (FLOW). Workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop.”

“The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein”, Friday, October 5 through Sunday, October 20, Comtra Cultural Center, 20540 Route 19 North, Cranberry. “From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein! Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced ‘Fronk-en-steen’) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced ‘Eye-gore’), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. ‘It’s alive!’ he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.” https://comtratheatre.ticketleap.com/young-frankenstein/details

“Urban Art Workshop 2018”, Friday, October 5, 5PM-8PM, Carrie Furnaces, Swissvale. $30. “Join Rivers of Steel Arts for this unique workshop in aerosol painting at the Carrie Furnaces! Participants will get hands-on experience with style-writing, letter design and painting techniques while learning about the underground culture of graffiti, its history and how it continues to evolve as an art form. Taking place on Friday evenings from 5:00-8:00 pm, these workshops are led by experienced urban artist Shane Pilster of 82 Concepts. Each guest has the chance to view Rivers of Steel’s unique collection of graffiti murals created by artists from around the world and design their own canvas to take home as a workshop memento.” http://rosarts.org/events/

“Ghastly Tales of Gallows Hill”, Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6, 7PM-10PM, LeMoyne Crematory, 786 S. Main St., Washington, PA. $10. Tours begin every 15 minutes. “Gather around and hear tales of ghastly events from Gallows Hill. Stories of hangings and the haunted LeMonyne Crematory will be brought to life by costumes interpreters. Presented by the Washington County Historical Society.” https://www.wchspa.org/events

Exhibit, “Paradox: The Body in the Age of AI”, Friday, October 5 through February 3, 2019, Miller Institute for Contemporary Art, Carnegie Mellon University, Purnell Center for the Arts, 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh. A group show on all three floors. “This exhibition explores the primacy of the human body as it’s poised on the precipice of a potential fusion with artificial intelligence. Inspired by the Moravec Paradox, the show looks deeper into the unconscious role the body’s sensorimotor habitat has in shaping our awareness, imagination, and socio-political structures. Society tends to privilege reason and logic because it is conscious and quantifiable. But beneath this thin ‘veneer of human thought’ is a deeper, more complex knowledge system within the body. As technologists imagine the potentials of merging humans with AI, these artists consider the body’s elusive and underestimated power. Their various investigations across multiple media offer room to speculate about the exchange between the unconscious and conscious, and ask questions about what the body knows. Before we enter a generation where cyborgs are as ubiquitous as the internet, in a time when we still inhabit human bodies, the urgent questions to ask are what lessons can our mortal vessels teach us and what unknown paradox might we contain?” http://miller-ica.cmu.edu/exhibitions/#48/upcoming-paradox-the-body-in-the-age-of-ai

Lincoln Park Presents “Sweeny Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, Friday, October 5 through Sunday, October 21, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, 1 Lincoln Park, Midland. Tickets $18, $20 and $25. “Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street arrives at Lincoln Park. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, barber Sweeney Todd returns to London seeking revenge in this musical thriller hailed as one of the true masterpieces of musical theater. Join us before or after the show at Mrs. Lovett's Meat Pie Shop on site, featuring sweet and savory pies from Prohibition Pastries.” Tickets, menu and complete details here: http://www.lincolnparkarts.org/sweeney-todd---dinner--show

“An Empire of the Dead: A History of George A. Romero”, Friday, October 5, 2PM, Carnegie Museum of Art Theater, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “This dynamic, interactive presentation by the Montréal Monstrum Society will explore the life and career of George A. Romero. In addition to introducing some of his lesser-known work, the presentation will address enduring masterpieces like Night of the Living Dead(1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), and Martin (1978). Part of Romero Lives!, the citywide celebration of the life and legacy of George A. Romero, the Pittsburgh filmmaker behind behind many legendary films.” https://cmoa.org/event/an-empire-of-the-dead-a-history-of-george-a-romero/

The Lamp Theater Presents “Sweeny Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, October 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, 8PM, The Lamp Theater, 222 Main St., Irwin. Tickets $15 and $20. “One of the darkest musicals ever written, Sweeney Todd is the unsettling tale of a barber who returns home to London after fifteen years of exile to take revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney swears vengeance on the entire human race, murdering as many people as he can, while his business associate Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public. Perhaps composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s most perfect score, Sweeney Todd is lush, operatic, and full of soaring beauty, pitch black comedy and stunning terror. It’s one of the signal achievements of the American musical theatre of the last 50 years.” https://www.lamptheatre.org

“Hot Jam”, Friday, October 5, 6PM-9PM, Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “Hot Jam is a free open house on First Fridays featuring heat-defying acts of art including live glassblowing demonstrations and a contemporary glass art exhibition. Fun for the entire family. An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be onsite to welcome visitors and narrate the glassblowing demonstration.” https://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/calendar/2018/10/5/hot-jam-free-monthly-open-house

“Free Friday Walking Tours: Penn-Liberty Cultural District”, Fridays in October, 10AM-11AM, meeting at Katz Plaza in downtown Pittsburgh, at the corner of Penn Ave. and 7th St. Preregistration required; contact marylu@phlf.org or 412-471-5808, ext. 527. “Hear how a blighted area in downtown Pittsburgh was designated both a City and National Register Historic District and transformed into Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, a 14-block area attracting more than two million people to approximately 4,000 performances, exhibits, and events each year. PHLF guides will discuss how historic buildings have been saved and renovated for the performing arts, galleries, schools, restaurants, one-of-a-kind stores, and residences––and how new construction, urban spaces, sculpture, and bike lanes have been added to the mix.” http://phlf.org/events/category/events/

“Free Friday Walking Tours: Gateway Center”, Fridays in October, 12PM-1PM, meeting at Gateway “T” Station, on Stanwix St. near Liberty Ave. Preregistration required; contact marylu@phlf.org or 412-471-5808, ext. 527. “Explore the Gateway Center area of Downtown Pittsburgh on a free guided walking tour with PHLF. You’ll see eleven buildings constructed during Pittsburgh’s Renaissance, set within landscaped plazas, and view Point State Park from Commonwealth Place. Gateway Center and Point State Park now compose the Pittsburgh Renaissance Historic District, nominated by PHLF and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.” http://phlf.org/events/category/events/

“Scarehouse Behind the Scenes Tours”, Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, October 28, 118 Locust St., Etna. $23.50. “Learn more about what goes on behind the scenes in the tour "Uncovering the Secrets: Behind the Screams of ScareHouse", an exclusive lights-on look at one of America's top haunts. Even if you haven't been through ScareHouse, you'll be fascinated by the details and originality that goes into a major haunted attraction production. Behind the scenes tours are perfect for younger horror fans, haunted house enthusiasts, and those looking for something different to do this Halloween season. Tours last one to two hours depending on group questions. Guests will be required to climb a set of stairs.” http://www.scarehouse.com/tickets/events--2

“Calliope at the Library”, Saturday, October 6, 2PM-4PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill. In celebration of RADical Days 2018, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill welcomes performances from members of the Calliope Songwriters Circle. RADical Days is an annual event celebrating Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) assets with free admission, musical and dance performances and family activities offered by arts and culture organizations, parks and recreation, and sports and regional attractions that are funded by RAD. 2:00 – Gerard Rohlf; 2:30 – Cathasaigh; 3:00 – Anthony Roberts; 3:30 – David Hawkins.”

“Pittsburgh Children’s Author Jonathan Auxier Presents Sweep”, Saturday, October 6, 3PM-4PM, City of Asylum, 40 W. North Ave., Pittsburgh (http://www.alphabetcity.org/events/jonathan-auxier/), and Saturday, October 27, 2PM-4PM, Riverstone Books, 8850 Covenant Ave., Pittsburgh (http://www.riverstonebookstore.com/event/pittsburgh-author-jonathan-auxier-sweep/). “For nearly a century, Victorian London relied on ‘climbing boys’ — orphans owned by chimney sweeps — to clean flues and protect homes from fire. The work was hard, thankless, and brutally dangerous. Eleven-year-old Nan Sparrow is quite possibly the best climber who ever lived — and a girl. With her wits and will, she’s managed to beat the deadly odds time and time again. But when Nan gets stuck in a deadly chimney fire, she fears her time has come. Instead, she wakes to find herself in an abandoned attic. And she is not alone. Huddled in the corner is a mysterious creature — a golem — made from ash and coal. This is the creature that saved her from the fire. ‘Sweep’ is the story of a girl and her monster. Together, these two outcasts carve out a life — saving one another in the process. By one of today’s most powerful storytellers, ‘Sweep’ is a heartrending adventure about the everlasting gifts of friendship and hope.” https://www.thescop.com

“Fall Foliage Fire Tower Tour”, Saturday, October 6, 11:30AM-2:30PM, Cook Forest State Park, 113 River Rd., Cooksburg. Free. “Please meet at the Fire Tower Parking lot for a 1.5 hour interpretive hike to learn how to identify the many trees and shrubs of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point. Hike will terminate at the Fire Tower where we will open the box to take a breathtaking birds-eye view of the incredible Fall foliage. After the hike, the box of the tower will be open until 230pm. Don’t forget to bring your notebooks and leaf presses!” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall_foliage_fire_tower_tour#.W7EsHS_Myi4

“Doors Open Pittsburgh”, Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7. “DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh is an annual two-day event that provides unique access to explore and experience a collection of iconic, and newly designed buildings, in select neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Explore an old vault. Experience amazing views. Access private clubs. This year, DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh will be showcasing Downtown and the North Side.” Tickets and complete details here: https://doorsopenpgh.org

“History Hike”, Saturday, October 6, 2:30PM-3:30PM, Canoe Creek State Park, Went Education Center, Hollidaysburg. “Take a walk back in time to the limekilns of a bygone era. Learn the process of making quicklime and what it was used for. See the area through the eyes of an immigrant worker and discover what it took to work the limekilns.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/history_hike_1016#.W7E-TS_Myi4

“Magical Monarchs”, Saturday, October 6, 1:30PM-3:30PMN, Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/calendar/2018/10/6/magical-monarchs “Join us on an amazing journey learning about the Monarch butterfly with June Bernard from the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. These black and orange butterflies have one of the planet’s most incredible migrations, with over 100 million Monarchs flying from Canada and the U.S. to Mexico every fall. June will discuss the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly and tell us about her amazing trek to the Monarch sanctuaries in Central Mexico this past February. During this program you will have the opportunity to become a Citizen Scientist by participating in the tagging and release of a live Monarch butterfly as part of the University of Kansas’ Monarch Watch tagging program.”

“Fall Foliage Hike”, Saturday, October 6, 4PM-5:30PM, McConnells Mill State Park, Kildoo Pavilion, 2716 McConnells Mill Rd., Porterville. Free. “As daylight shortens and temperatures begin to drop the long days of summer become just a distant memory and slowly give way to fall. In what seems in a ‘blink of an eye’, Pennsylvania forests burst into flame. Colors of red, orange and yellow show their dominance over the landscape. Join the park naturalist to learn about the colors of fall on this fun interpretive hike. Fun for the whole family.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall_foliage_hike_6496#.W7EtlS_Myi4

“Fall Birds with Bartramian Audubon”, Saturday, October 6, 9AM-12PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock, PA. “As winter approaches, residents and migrating birds from the north visit our area to rest and feast on fall seeds and berries. Join Jennings Environmental Education Centerstaff and Bartramian Audubon Society members for a fall bird walk to enjoy these feathered friends on Saturday, October 6 from 9 am – 12 pm. Participants will meet at the prairie entrance, and explore field, forest, and wetland habitats, encountering migrants such as warblers, and more. Bird enthusiasts of all experience/knowledge levels are welcome. There is no fee or registration required.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall_birds_with_bartramian_audubon#.W7E3jS_Myi4

“Star Parties”, Saturday, October 6 and Saturday, October 20, Mingo Creek Park Observatory; and Saturday, October 13 and Saturday, October 27 at Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Regional Park, Russellton. Lots of details here: https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties/ “What is a star party? Take a whole bunch of friendly, intelligent, telescope-toting amateur astronomers; anxious to share their hobby, put them in a large open meadow at the top of a gentle hill with excellent views to all horizons, add two large permanent telescopes, and invite the public. Many visitors bring their own telescopes to get help with 'setting up' or operation. Many bring binoculars, and many just use their own eyes. There is always a telescope with a wonderful view of some celestial treasure just waiting for a novice eye to enjoy. The AAAP members are happy to answer questions about astronomy, buying a telescope, or protecting our dark sky resource (actually you may have a hard time getting some of the members to quit talking once you get them started). Several times throughout the evening an AAAP member will give a 'guided tour' of the sky – an introduction to the constellations and brighter stars. The two large permanent telescopes at each observatory are open as well with an AAAP member at each to answer questions, adjust the telescope, and keep people from toppling off the viewing ladders. There are also displays within the observatory’s ‘warm-up’ room covering a wide variety of subjects of interest to amateur astronomers, and the science of astronomy in general. Star Parties are usually scheduled around the time of the first quarter moon; that way very nice high contrast views of the craters and mountains of the moon can be seen, but the moon still sets early enough that good views of deep sky objects such as nebulae, clusters, and galaxies become available. The positions of the planets vary from month to month, but there is always something interesting to observe.”

“South Hills Scrabble Club”, Saturdays in October, 1PM-3:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room B. “South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition! Just show up when you want to play. Bring Scrabble® gear if you have it.” http://www.pittsburghscrabble.com

“Teen Anime Club”, Saturday, October 6, 3PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. “Join fellow anime enthusiasts around Pittsburgh, where otaku and noobs alike come to hang out, explore Japanese culture, enjoy Anime, showcase cosplay, munch on Pocky and borrow from the largest manga collection in Allegheny County. Cosplay and digital drawing tools will be on hand to dig deeper into your fandoms! Anime Club happens every first and third Saturday each month from 3:00-5:00 PM, and is exclusively for teens ages 11-19.”

“Madama Butterfly”, Saturday, October 6 through Sunday, October 14, Benedum Center, 7th St. and Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Set in 1904 Japan, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is often considered the pinnacle of operatic tragedy, and has become one of today’s most beloved operas. Based on the short story by John Luther Long, which was turned into a play by David Belasco, Madama Butterfly follows the tragic love story of the innocent and naive geisha Cio-Cio-san and Pinkerton, a callous US naval officer. Madama Butterfly is unparalleled in its heart-wrenching portrayal of love, betrayal, and sacrifice. Accompanied by an achingly beautiful score, this opera promises to be an unforgettable experience. Music Director Antony Walker conducts the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Linda Brovsky directs.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/55428/madama-butterfly

Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble Presents “Offstage”, Saturday, October 6, 7:30PM-9:30PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Kresge Auditorium, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Simon Steen-Andersen: Chambered Music (2007); Pauline Oliveros: The Well and the Gentle (1982/83); Federico Garcia: Surround (2018); Reza Vali: Kereshmeh (Calligraphy No. 8). The concert is free and open to the public. Directed by Daniel Nesta Curtis, the Contemporary Ensemble performs music composed in the last 20 years in concerts that feature multidisciplinary collaboration, technology, improvisation, and theatrical elements. The Ensemble often highlights the work of students and faculty.” http://music.cmu.edu/events/1052

“Erntedankfest: A Harvest Festival”, Saturday, October 6, 10AM-5PM, and Sunday, October 7, 12PM-5PM, Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Adults $10, seniors $9, children 3-12 $6, free for ages 2 and under, active military, and members. “This event celebrates the fall harvest and many of the tasks done to prepare for winter. Artisans will be cooking, baking and demonstrating many different crafts and skills. Music, food and activities for the whole family make this a great fall tradition! There will be a variety of vendors selling their wares, everything from soap to pottery as well as food and drink among other things. Musical acts will be performing throughout the two days, stay tuned for the performance schedule. There will be activities for the young as well as the young at heart!” http://oldeconomyvillage.org

“Murder Mystery Evenings”, Saturday, October 6 and Saturday, October 13, 6PM-10PM, Old Bedford Village, 220 Sawblade Rd., Bedford. $10 adults, $8 children, free for ages 5 and under. “There’s been a terrible murder in the Village! You are the detective. Interactive. 6 pm to 10 pm. Please bring flashlight. Please be there by 7:30 in order to solve the mystery.” http://oldbedfordvillage.com/events.php

“The Hydref Fall Festival and Market Faire”, Saturday, October 6, 11AM-4PM, Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 S. Pioneer Rd., Allison Park. $5 adults, $3 children. “Rain or Shine - there will be plenty to see and activities for everyone! See you there! Traditionally the entire town and country side turned out for the annual Market Faire. You will meet skilled 18th c crafts people, re-enactors, and ‘sutlers’, purveyors of 18th c goods. Enjoy entertainment, demonstrations, live music, great food and activities for the children - you will find it all here at the Hydref! Hydref, which means ‘autumn’, in Welsh, was named to commemorate the Welsh heritage of some of our early settlers. Come to shop, come to enjoy the 18th century village in real life! You will be glad you came to the Hydref!” http://www.depreciationlandsmuseum.org/upcoming.Hydref.shtml

“Exploring the Night Sky”, Saturday, October 6 at Harrison Hills Park, and Sunday, October 7 at Round Hill Farm, 8PM-10PM, free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “Come explore the mythology, science, and beauty of the night sky. With the help of a little technology, we can explore the stars even in cloudy weather!”

“Guided Tour: Destination Moon”, Saturdays, October 6 and 20, 11AM-12PM; and October 6, 13, and 27, 1PM-2PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with admission. “Have a blast exploring Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission with a History Center docent. Discover the Pittsburgh connections to the historic moon landing and experience the gravity of the mission that catapulted man to the moon.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events

“Beaver Street Orienteering”, Saturday, October 6, 9:30AM, Beaver Library, 100 College Avenue, Beaver. “Sponsored by Western Pennsylvania Orienteering Club. Orienteering, much like a treasure hunt, is a fun activity where you find control flags by using a map and compass. This 60 minute mass start event will have the control flags placed around the town of Beaver and is perfect for beginners! Free instruction! Pre-registration recommended www.wpoc.org/preregistration.htm. $5 per map (family/group can share a map) Sign-up 9:30am-10:30am. 11am start.”

“Teen Campout: S'mores and Blackout Poetry”, Saturday, October 6, 7PM-8PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SHALER/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=SHALER “Bring a blanket and flashlight and enjoy s'mores over a "library friendly" campfire. Then spark your creativity with blackout poetry, the writing trend described as "sort of like if the CIA did haiku." So easy and fun! Grades 7 and up.”

“Star Party”, Saturday, October 6, 7PM, Bradys Run Park Baseball Fields, Achortown Rd., Beaver Falls. “Sponsored by Beaver County Amateur Astronomers. Begins at dusk, weather permitting. Bring telescope or binoculars or come share ours.” https://www.facebook.com/Beaver-County-Amateur-Astronomers-111271978443/

“Fall Fling”, Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7, 9AM-4PM, Portersville Steam Show, 1512 Perry Hwy, Portersville. $5 adults, free for ages 11 and under. “Apple butter making, apple cider pressing, Baker fan testing, equipment parades, gas engines, oil field engines, saw milling, steam building, steam engines, cross cut saw, working field, 1940s dragline display, antique cars, train rides, vintage village.” http://portersvillesteamshow.org/Fall_Fling.php

“Walk in Penn's Woods”, Sunday, October 7, 1PM-2:30PM, Ryerson Station State Park, Wind Ridge. Free. “Join us for fall foliage and a guided walk highlighting Pennsylvania’s forests. We will join Pennsylvanians across the state for the second annual “Walk in Penn’s Woods.” We will cover approximately 3 miles. Meet at Pavilion 2 in the Day Use Area.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/walk_in_penns_woods_6323#.W7FvRS_Myi4

“Blessing of the Animals”, Sunday, October 7, 8:45AM, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh.” Sunday, October 7 is our Annual Blessing of the Animals on the Feast of St. Francis. All companion animals (including stuffed animals!) are invited to join their people at the 8:45 service. Afterward, there will be treats for all species in St. Margaret’s Garden. There will also be a blessing on the front lawn of the church after the 10:45 service, at approximately 12 noon. There will be an opportunity to light candles for pets who have passed away – and please bring a picture of your pet to share in our memorial display. Know any other neighborhood animals who could use a blessing? Invite them to attend!” https://www.facebook.com/events/323269105170785/

“Apple Cider Festival”, Sunday, October 7, 9AM-5PM, Prince Gallitzin State Park, 966 Marina Rd., Patton. “Join us for the annual Apple Cider Festival and craft show at Muskrat Beach 2. The festival features over 100 vendors of handmade crafts, food vendors, cider pressing demonstrations, live music, environmental education programs, chainsaw carving, hay rides, pony rides, and much more! Parking and admission are free with donations collected by the Friends of Prince Gallitzin to help with park improvement projects. Pontoon shuttles will be available from Killbuck Boat Launch and Beaver Valley Marina. For more information about the shuttles, please contact the Prince Gallitzin Marina boat rental at 814-674-2499.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/apple_cider_festival_3491#.W7Exsy_Myi4

“Fall Foliage Bike Ride”, Sunday, October 7, 2PM-5PM, Moraine State Park, North Shore Bike Rental, Portersville. Preregistration required; call the park office at 724.368.8811. Ages 12 and up” Join park staff in an eight-mile bike ride through the changing leaves. Take in the sights and scents of fall, and enjoy the ride! Park bikes and helmets may be available for you to use upon request, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Helmets MUST be worn for the duration of the program. Bring plenty of water and snacks, and dress for the weather.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall_foliage_bike_ride#.W7EuYy_Myi4

“Club Loose”, Sunday, October 7, 8:30AM-5:30PM, and Sunday, October 28, 10AM-5PM, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Vehicle Dynamics Area, 201 Penndale Rd., Wampum. $5 at the gate to spectate. “ Here’s a group of local folks who like to drive sideways which is known as drifting! Always fun to watch!” http://pittrace.com

“Bridges Saxophone Quartet”, Sunday, October 7, 3PM, Heinz Memorial Chapel, 4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. “The Bridges Saxophone Quartet is a fresh new chamber group composed of four versatile saxophone artists of the Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania region. Bridges seeks to honor the classic repertoire of the idiom while surging forward into new compositions. The group explores myriad genres, from medieval compositions to modern classical and jazz works. The musicians of the Bridges Saxophone Quartet are Jason Kush (soprano saxophone), Jim Flowers (alto saxophone), Joe Scheller (tenor saxophone), and Ben Morris (baritone saxophone).” http://www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu/events/bridges-saxophone-quartet

“Teen Dungeons and Dragons”, Sundays in October, 12PM-4PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. “Pros and new players are welcome to join us for this on-going game. The game will be led by teens.”

“Origami Club of Pittsburgh Presents Advanced Folding”, Sunday, October 7, 1PM-3PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill. “Participants with a basic understanding of origami forms are invited to explore a more advanced level of paper folding. This class is for adults and teens. Children with adult supervision may participate after instructor assessment of basic origami skills.”

Opening Reception, “Common Threads: Faith, Activism, and the Art of Healing”, Sunday, October 7, 1PM-3PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Graphic Novels Room. Exhibit through October 28 at the Community Engagement Gallery. “Please join us to celebrate the opening of Common Threads exhibit at the Gallery at Main, with special guests from Crossing Limits. Crossing Limits is proud to present ‘Common Threads: Faith, Activism, and the Art of Healing’, a Pittsburgh-based art exhibit that examines the political, social, cultural, and aesthetic priorities of women of varying faith traditions. This exhibit will feature both literary works and multimedia projects focused on how women of different faiths and practices use creativity to heal themselves and their community when dealing with environments of racism, discrimination, and separatism.”

“Italian Heritage Day”, Sunday, October 7, 10AM-3PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with admission; no admission charge for ages 17 and under. “Tu e la tua famiglia are cordially invited to commemorate your italianità at the History Center with a full day of interactive activities designed with K-12 students in mind. In honor of Italian Heritage Month, local community groups and museum staff will facilitate educational activities on every floor of the museum. Activities are conceived in a manner that will allow all members of the family to work together to learn about Italian American history and culture. Intergenerational participation is encouraged, so bring tua madre, tuo padre, tua nonna, tuo nonno, tua zia, tuo zio, e tutti i tuoi fratelli, sorelle e cugini. Children 17 and under get into the museum for free on Italian Heritage Day!” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/italian-heritage-day

“Walk in Penn’s Woods”, Sunday, October 7, 1PM-5PM, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, 401 Meadowcroft Rd., Avella. “Visit Meadowcroft for beautiful fall foliage and outdoor adventure this fall! Meadowcroft will host a day of educational woodland walks and programs highlighting Pennsylvania’s forest and wildlife resources from prehistory to modern day. This program is presented in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Forestry Association, Penn State, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and others across the state.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/walk-in-penns-woods

“Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale”, Sunday, October 7, 9AM-3PM, Harmar House, 1321 Freeport Rd., Cheswick. $5 per person, free for kids 3 and under. “Thousands of animals and supplies all under one roof! Bring the family and don’t forget the camera! Buy direct and save, wholesale pricing!” http://pghreptileshow.com

“In the Workshop: Video Synthesizers with Rew”, Monday, October 8, 7PM-9:30PM, Ace Hotel, 120 S. Whitfield St., Pittsburgh. “Inspired by the work of video artist Alex Pelly, Rew will give an introduction to audio- reactive video synthesizers. Rew is a local VJ who does live video mixing for a wide array of musical acts, and enjoys finding the perfect visual for every sound. Curated by gfx, this hands-on workshop series takes inspiration from electronic and underground pioneers, past and present. Each session will highlight instruments from the Musical Instrument Lending Library at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The Library will also be on hand at each session with instruments available for hands-on musical exploration. After making new sounds of your own, stick around to hear girlFx DJs at Ace Hotel’s In the Weeds.” https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/in-the-workshop-video-synthesizers-w-rew/

“Pennsylvania’s Oak Trees and Acorns”, Monday, October 8, 7:15PM, Botanical Society of Western PA meeting, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Ford Mateer Classroom (inside the Museum’s Portal Entry), 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Meeting is free and open to the public. “Member Adam Haritan's presentation: Pennsylvania's oak trees and acorns. Adam’s presentation will cover the natural history of Pennsylvania’s oak trees, as well as the steps involved in turning raw acorns into edible, delicious flour.” http://www.botsocwpa.org/calendar.php

“Ezra Claytan Daniels and Ben Passmore Reading and Signing”, Monday, October 8, Copacetic Comics, 3138 Dobson St., Pittsburgh. “Starting at 6pm, at Kaibur Cafe, downstairs from Copacetic: Come witness a live multimedia reading by Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul) and Ben Passmore (Your Black Friend, Dayglo Ayhole)! Then, from 7 to 8pm (at least) join us and the rest of the Pittsburgh comics cognoscenti up at Copacetic HQ on the third floor for comics and conversation with the creators. And, yes, their books can be bought – and signed – on the spot!” https://www.facebook.com/events/2095463940485555/

“Uptown Jazz Series: Giants of Jazz-Dizzy Gillespie and Horace Silver”, Monday, October 8, Duquesne University, Genesius Theater, 1225 Seitz St, Pittsburgh. $10. “This concert features Duquesne faculty and guest artists playing the music of Dizzy Gillespie and Horace Silver.” https://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/music/calendar-of-events

“ITWxW: Audio-Visual Critters with Rew, Julie Mallis, gfx”, Monday, October 8, 7PM-midnight, Ace Hotel, 120 S. Whitfield Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “In partnership with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, every 2nd Monday we'll be offering a musical instrument / production WORKSHOP and PLAYGROUND ~ BEFORE ~ IN THE WEEDS from 7-9:30PM to give you more of the sounds you love. Come make some noise with us! FREE and open to the public, all-ages welcome :) WORKSHOP: Inspired by dublab DJ/VJ Alex Pelly (Pellyvision) as well as the analog-tinged images of creative coder Gilbert Sinnott, Rew is a Pittsburgh-based VJ who does live video mixing for a wide array of musical acts. She enjoys preparing visuals that pair closely with the type of music they are for. In this workshop, Rew will teach you how to use the Critter and Guitari ETC video synth to create visuals that are reactive to music. An incredibly compact gadget, the ETC generates visuals via its built-in mono input (plus it has MIDI connections, which keep everything in sync if you’re performing live). The result is a cross between an iTunes visualizer and Nintendo-style graphics, creating everything from “smooth undulating patterns to rapid fire animations.” Bonus: once you’ve mastered the basics, the ETC also allows you to program your own modes and upload them to the device.” https://www.facebook.com/events/319865898755140/

“Microbial Fuel Cell Elecricity for High School”, Monday October 8 and Wednesday October 10, 10AM-12PM, Citizen Science Lab, 1435 Bedford Ave, Ste 132A, Pittsburgh. $25. Registration here: https://www.thecitizensciencelab.org/programs/microbial-fuel-cell-electricity “Bacteria are powerful things— and we're not using metaphors here. When harnessed correctly, a tank full of bacteria can literally generate electricity. In this module, students will learn about metabolism and the chemistry of batteries as they build— and keep-- their own bacteria-based fuel cells.”

“Fall Foliage Kayak Float”, Monday, October 8, 1PM-4PM, Moraine State Park, McDanel’s Boat Launch North Shore, Portersville. Preregistration required; call the park office at 724 368-8811. Ages 12 and up. “As daylight shortens and temperatures begin to drop the long days of summer become just a distant memory and slowly give way to fall. In what seems in a ‘blink of an eye’, Pennsylvania forests burst into flame. Colors of red, orange and yellow show their dominance over the landscape, making Lake Arthur look like a beautiful pane of glass. Join the Park Naturalist for an interpretive kayak paddle for an interesting look into the color of fall. Learn why plants are green and ultimately why they turn the colors they do in the fall. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Kayak and gear provided, or bring your own. Life jackets required to be worn. Dress for the weather.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall_foliage_kayak_float_8375#.W7EvCi_Myi4

“Hawkwatching: An Ocean in the Sky”, Monday, October 8, meeting of the Bartramian Audubon Society, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd, Slippery Rock. Free and open to the public. “Dr. Brian M. Wargo, President and Saturday Counter at the Allegheny Front Hawk Watch and author of Bird: An Exploration of Hawkwatching, will share his photos and stories of many days spent scanning the sky for migrating raptors. Along with providing a feel for hawkwatching by relating his own experiences, he will share identification tips and record keeping methods. Dr. Wargo teaches at the University of Pittsburgh. He will have copies of his book ‘Bird! An Exploration of Hawkwatching’ available for purchase. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the Month at the Jennings Environmental Center, located on Rt. 528, just west of Rt. 8 (approx. 5 miles south of Slippery Rock) at 7:00 pm. Refreshments are served after the meeting. The public is welcome.” https://www.bartramianaudubonsociety.org/meetings

Carnegie Mellon Chamber Series: “Russian Gems”, Monday, October 8, 7:30PM-9:30PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Kresge Auditorium, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: http://music.cmu.edu/events/1042 “Tchaikovsky: Selection of Songs for Soprano and Piano; Stravinsky: Divertimento for Violin and Piano; Rachmaninov: Vocalise for Cello and Piano; Prokofiev: Ballade for Cello and Piano in C Major, op.15; Shostakovich: Concertino for Two Pianos in A minor, op.94. The concert is free and open to the public.”

“Jr. Students Active for the Environment Club (SAFE)”, Monday, October 8, and Monday, October 22, 3:30PM-5PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. “Grades 4 through 8. Second and fourth Mondays of the month. Learn more about the beautiful planet we call home by joining our Jr. SAFE Club. Assisted by members of the PTHS SAFE Club, every session will explore a different environmental theme or issue. We'll have lots of fun, hands-on activities while learning about our world.”

“Pittsburgh Public Theater Pride and Prejudice Tea”, Monday, October 8, 7PM-8:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MTLEB/ekp.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&ref=EK&refNote=TaF#10/8/2018 “You are cordially invited to join us and our friends from Pittsburgh Public Theater for tea and treats while we discuss Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice- including fun activities, trivia and more! Feel free to dress in your best Jane Austen-inspired costume and bring your own cup and saucer!”

“Cemetery Tales: Pittsburgh’s Buried Art and History”, Tuesday, October 9, 6PM-7:30PM, Cranberry Public Library. “Join us as a representative from the Frick Pittsburgh Museum discusses Pittsburgh’s picturesque cemeteries and explores the history of burial grounds in the United States and how they transformed into revered and oft-visited park-like spaces. Colorful slides show the evolution of the art and design of tombstones and memorials, and equally colorful vignettes tell the stories of the notable and interesting Pittsburghers who lie beneath them.”

“Wet Felted Wearable Cord”, Tuesday, October 9, 1:30-3PM, and 7PM-8:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A, Pittsburgh. $5. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MTLEB/ekp.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&ref=EK&refNote=TaF#10/9/2018 “Fiber Artist Judé Ernest will teach you to wet felt wool fiber and other materials into a tubular cord that can be worn as a bracelet or necklace. This is an introductory wet felting class; no experience necessary. All supplies provided. Participants need to bring a terry clothdish towel for use during this class. $5 donation suggested.”

“House Of Horror Movie Club", Tuesday, October 9, 3PM-5:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room B, Pittsburgh. “House Of Horror Movie Club is a teen-run horror movie night! Parents' permission is required to attend each film, please pick up an informational brochure containing the movie schedule and a permission slip in the Teen Space! All films are rated PG or PG-13.” October’s film is Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (not rated).

“Upcycle Crochet with T-shirts and Plastic Bags”, Tuesday, October 9, 1PM, Baldwin Borough Library, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/B/BALDWIN/EK.cfm?zeeOrg=BALDWIN “Turn those t-shirts that no one is wearing, and those plastic bags that are accumulating in your home, into colorful accessories and useful household items. Supplies: 1 t-shirt (can have printing or a design, should not have iron-on vinyl letters, or 4-6 plastic bags from supermarkets or department stores; crochet hook size N/13 or knitting needles size 13; scissors.”

“Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra RADical Days 2018 Concert”, Tuesday, October 9, 7:30PM, Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Tickets here: https://www.trustarts.org/production/61234/radical-days-2018 “Celebrate RADical Days with a free concert at Heinz Hall! Associate conductor Andrés Franco leads the orchestra in a program of light classics. Music lovers young and old will enjoy Barber’s Overture to The School for Scandal and Concerto for Violin and orchestra, Dvorak’s American Suite and New World Symphony and Bernsteins’ Overture to Candide.”

“Meet, Play, Learn: Dungeons and Dragons”, Wednesday, October 10, 5PM- 8PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. “Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Bring a character and some dice or just your imagination. All experience levels are welcome. Please register beforehand by emailing Wren at mcgalliardw@carnegielibrary.org. Indicate your experience as a player, so that we can assign you to an appropriate table. If you are interested in learning how to be a Dungeon Master, let us know and we can help you run a game at this event.”

“Anime Club”, Wednesday, October 10, and Wednesday, October 24, 3:30PM-4:30PM, Monroeville Library. “Are you a fan of anime? Manga? Looking for someone to share your favorite animes and mangas with? Look no further than MPL's new anime and manga club! We'll watch our favorite animes, discuss new and classic mangas, and do some tie-in crafts. We'll always have snacks! Free! No registration required. Open to grades 7 -11!”

“That Book Club Thing for Teens”, Wednesdays, October 10, 17 and 24, 5PM-6PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Allegheny. “This month, join us in the Teenspace to talk about the books you’re reading right now and what’s next on your list. Share your thoughts while eating some Cheetos and leave with a new book to keep.”

“Dish!”, Wednesday, October 10, 6:30PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Classroom A. Preregistration required; Please use this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dish-tickets-41091953138?aff=ebdssbdestsearch “Join us for Dish!, a cookbook club at the Library. We’ll look at cooking as a way to get creative, learn new skills and engage with family and community, opening doors to sharing stories and cultures. Come ready to discuss the recipes you tried and sample a dish prepared by staff. Dish! meets on second Wednesdays at select Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh locations. October’s Dish! will meet at CLP-Main to discuss 'The World on a Plate: 40 Cuisines, 100 Recipes, and the Stories Behind Them' by Mina Holland.”

“Kepler, TESS, and the Exoplanet Revolution”; Wednesday, October 10, 5:30PM, Duquesne University, Power Center Ballroom. This is a co-meeting of the Society for Analytical Chemists, Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh, and Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Dinner is available for purchase with advance reservation and payment, but the talk is free and open to the public if you don’t want dinner. Presented by Dr. Joshua E. Schlieder, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. “Over the last two decades, our knowledge of planetary systems has expanded beyond our solar system to thousands of planets orbiting thousands of stars. NASA’s Kepler mission was the workhorse of this revolution and has led to breakthroughs in our understanding of the frequency and diversity of exoplanets. With the loss of critical hardware, the Kepler mission ended and was reborn as K2, an ecliptic plane survey that continues to operate today. Thanks to Kepler/K2, we now know that planets are common and nearly every star in the galaxy hosts at least one. However, some of the most pressing questions remain. What are their physical properties? Where are the closest planets? And what is the potential for habitability beyond earth? NASA’s latest exoplanet hunting mission, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), is now in science operations and aims to tackle these difficult questions. TESS will observe 400x more sky than Kepler and provide high precision photometric measurements for millions of stars. I will describe how the unique capabilities of TESS will deliver the best targets for detailed follow-up with current and future facilities and provide a deep understanding of the exoplanet population in the local solar neighborhood.” http://www.ssp-pgh.org/ssp-monthly-meeting/

“Art Comic Release Party with Matthew Thurber”, Wednesday, October 10, 6PM-8PM, Copacetic Comics, 3138 Dobson St., 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh. “At long last, the devilishly difficult to obtain, cult Canadian comics series (hand crafted here in the USA) has been collected by (Canadian publisher) Drawn and Quarterly in a deluxe hardcover. Not only that, this time around it's in full color! This is a cause for celebration! Join us from 6:00 to 8:00pm on the evening of Wednesday, October 10 to welcome Matthew Thurber, creator of Art Comic as he joins us to celebrate the release of his magnum opus. (And stay tuned for further details.)” https://www.facebook.com/events/2644287155796596/  http://www.matthewthurber.com

“Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance”, Thursday, October 11 and Thursday, October 25, 5PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. “The Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a place where you can be yourself! We’re a group of LGBTQIA teens and allies who are having fun, being supportive, learning about local resources, and striving to make our community stronger.”

“The Unknown Soldier of D-Day”, Thursday, October 11, 6:30PM-8PM, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “George Gaadt will be speaking about the unique story behind one of the most famous photographs taken during the D-Day invasion of Normandy in World War II. The photograph, taken by Walter Rosenblum, depicts two soldiers dragging a fellow soldier out of the water. Learn all about the three men in this photo and the connection one man has to Western Pennsylvania.” https://soldiersandsailorshall.org/event/spotlight-on-the-unknown-soldier-of-d-day/

“Guest Recital: Duo Cortado”, Thursday, October 11, 7:30PM, Mellon Institute Auditorium, 4400 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. “Duo Cortado which consists of classical guitarists Devin Sherman and Andy Jurik will be performing a program of music by Radamés Gnattali, André Jolivet, George Fetner, Thomas Dempster, and Stephane Wrembel.” http://music.cmu.edu/events/1055

“Welcome To Night Vale”, Thursday, October 11, 8PM, Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. “Welcome To Night Vale is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff's Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events. Turn on your radio and hide.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/60180/welcome-to-night-vale  http://www.welcometonightvale.com/

“Cook It!”, Thursday, October 11, 4PM-5PM, Sewickley Library. Whether you're an experienced chef or a kitchen novice, join us to cook up some delicious recipes! We'll prepare the food, cook it, then eat it! Plus you'll learn recipes and handy skills you can use in your own kitchen at home! Open to all students in grades 6-12. No registration necessary!”

“Otaku Lebo”, Thursday, October 11, and Thursday, October 25, 3:15PM-4:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library Pittsburgh, Meeting Room B. “Share your love of all things manga and anime and explore Asian popular culture. For middle and high school students.”

“Nightmare Tales for Teens”, Friday, October 12, 7PM-8:30PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. “Hear stories and legends about some of the creatures that have been haunting nightmare for centuries. A multi-media evening of vampire, werewolf, zombie and other lore that will send shivers up and down your spine.”

“Park Ranger Campfire Program”, Friday, October 12, and Friday, October 19, North Park; Friday, October 12 and Friday, October 26, South Park, 8PM-9PM. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “Join the Park Rangers around a crackling fire for an evening of programming. Topics may include nature, history, or campfire stories. Come early and bring a camp chair to get set up around the fire. Check for the program topics in the Park Ranger's program flyer.”

“Tap Your Own Maple”, Friday, October 12, 6PM, Keystone State Park, Kell Visitor Center, 1150 Keystone Park Rd., Derry. Free. Preregistration required; contact Jean H. Keene at 724-668-2939 or jkeene@pa.gov. “Do you love maple syrup? Do you have maple trees in your yard and found yourself wondering if you can make your own maple syrup? Join the park naturalist at the Kell Visitor Center where we'll look at the history of maple sugaring, the biology of the maple tree that makes it possible, processes, and equipment. Weather permitting, we'll end the evening with a brief maple tree ID walk.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/tap_your_own_maple#.W7E7UC_Myi4

“Destination Moon Launch Party”, Friday, October 12, 6PM-8PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. $15 adults, $5 ages 17 and under, 10% discount for members. Preregistration required; register online and read the complete details of all activities here: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/destination-moon-launch-party “Ain’t no party like a moon launch party cause a moon launch party don’t stop! Join the History Center for a building-wide celebration of 1969’s history-making moonshot and this groundbreaking new exhibition from the Smithsonian.”

Pittsburgh Savoyards Presents “Yeomen of the Guard”, October 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. “The Yeomen of the Guard, or The Merryman and His Maid is Gilbert and Sullivan’s sparkling comic opera set in Shakespearean times during the reign of King Henry VIII. It is the darkest and most emotionally engaging of the Savoy Operas. The show takes place in the Tower of London where the gentleman Colonel Fairfax is wrongly accused of sorcery and sentenced to death within the hour. Fairfax hatches a plan to avoid letting his estate fall into the hands of his scheming cousin (incidentally, his accuser) by secretly marrying Elsie Maynard, a strolling singer. She agrees to be blindfolded during the ceremony and expects to be a wealthy widow upon Fairfax’s imminent demise, leaving her free to marry her lover, the jester Jack Point. However, Fairfax miraculously escapes his fate and chaos ensues. Come and enjoy Sullivan’s best considered musical score with a full orchestra and laugh and weep during this jolly romp!” http://www.pittsburghsavoyards.org/wordpress/the-yeomen-of-the-guard-october-2018/

“Annual Candlelight Ghostwalk”, Friday, October 12, Saturday, October 13 and Saturday, October 20, Chess Park, Monongahela. $10. Preregistration required; register online: http://monongahelahistoricalsociety.com “21st year and still going strong! Not recommended for children under 10. Gift shop items available, including ‘Haunted Tales Along the Mon’, written by storyteller Susan Bowers.”

“Vinyl Cutting 101” , Friday, October 12, 5PM-6:30PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Learn to use the computer controlled vinyl cutter in Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center. This introductory class is required in order to use the vinyl cutter during Fab Lab Open Workshop (FLOW). Workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop.”

“Fall Foliage for Beginners”, Friday, October 12, 6:30PM-8PM, Forbes State Forest. Free. Preregistration required; contact rmahony@pa.gov or 724-259-2201. “Take in the fresh, crisp air and beautiful scenery of the autumn forest with a 1 mile, family-friendly hike to Beam Rocks. Learn about the unique characteristics of the Laurel Ridge that create distinctly colorful foliage.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall_foliage_for_beginners#.W7EmGy_Myi4

“Fort Ligonier Days”, Friday, October 12 through Sunday, October 14, 9:30AM-5PM, Fort Ligonier, 200 S. Market St., Ligonier. $12 adults, $6 children. “On the grounds of the Fort you will find a living history encampment showing frontier life, military tactics, drills, cannon firing, ceremonies, Highlanders, redcoats, French troops, frontier men and women, Indians, working baking ovens and music from 1758. A favorite at the fort is the re-enactment of the Battle of Fort Ligonier on Saturday and Sunday. New this year: see Justin Cherry of Half Crown Bakehouse and his 18th century clay oven on the front lawn of the museum during Fort Ligonier Days.” http://fortligonierdays.com

“Critical Hit: Dungeons and Dragons”, Fridays, October 12, 19, and 26, 6PM-8PM, Whitehall Library, Pittsburgh. “IT'S BACK! -- Whitehall Public Library has brought back its tabletop gaming program called Critical Hit. The program features gameplay and campaigns from Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition books. Welcome back travelers it has been awhile. Have you completed your own quests? Travel around once again with your old friends in groups of 4-8. Dive back in to those tricky mazes filled with jelly monsters and sand dragons. Tackle the horrors of archery contests and ski ball tournaments. Continue exploring the abandoned house filled with scurrying creatures and queens. The world you started awaits your return. Bring your dice, your friends and your trusty DM (Dungeon Master) and prepare for things to get a dicey all over again. 2nd and 4th Friday nights each month. Teens 13-20. Space is limited.”

“Homeschool Book Club: Novel Ideas”, Friday, October 12, 3PM, CC Mellor Library, Homeschool students, join our new book club starting this fall! Our Chapter Chat readers will try a new first chapter book series every month, while Novel Ideas will tackle middle grade reads. Books available at the children’s desk or at the previous month’s meeting. Second Fridays in the children's room. Oct 12: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E. L. Konigsburg.”

“Make Your Own Walking Stick”, Saturday, October 13, 12PM-2:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hazelwood. “Make Your Own Walking Stick to hike Hazelwood Green with Arts Excursions Unlimited. All skill levels and ages welcome!”

“Opening Day: Carnegie International, 57th Edition, 2018”, Saturday, October 13, 10AM-5PM, Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Exhibit runs until March 25. “Cross a bridge to the 57th Carnegie International. Encounter the world of contemporary art, explore new ideas, and rediscover your museum. A Pittsburgh tradition celebrated around the globe since 1896. Presenting work by 32 artists and artist collectives, the exhibition invites visitors to explore what it means to be ‘international’ at this moment in time, and to experience museum joy. The pleasure of being with art and other people inspired the composition of this International—a series of encounters with contemporary art inside the world of Carnegie Museum of Art. On opening day, wander the galleries and discover performances and events activating the exhibition!” Full schedule of performances and activities here: https://cmoa.org/event/opening-day-carnegie-international-57th-edition-2018/

Girls Write Pittsburgh Presents “Journalist for a Day”, Saturday, October 13, 1PM-4PM, PublicSource, 746 E. Warrington Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/journalist-for-a-day-with-girls-write-pittsburgh-at-publicsource-tickets-50453001285 Journalist for a Day is open to girl-identified writers age 13-18. Transportation is not provided. Materials and snacks are provided. Are you an aspiring journalist? Do you enjoy learning more about people who interest you? Are you interested in telling stories that matter? This is the workshop for you! Join workshop space host PublicSource and facilitators MJ Slaby (of The Incline) and Courtney Linder (of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) for an afternoon in Allentown. You'll tour a newsroom, learn the basics of telling a news story, and partner with a professional local journalist to go out on a general assignment (walking distance in the Allentown neighborhood). News stories completed as part of this workshop might be printed in a later edition of the PublicSource PublicStreets feature: www.publicsource.org/publicstreetspgh.”

Exhibit, “Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper”, Saturday, October 13 through January 6, 2019, The Frick Art Museum, 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh. $15 adults, $13 seniors, students and military, $8 youth 6-16, free for ages 5 and under. “Co-organized by the Frick in collaboration with four other American museums, this major exhibition presents the full breadth of de Borchgrave’s exploration of historical costume through contemporary paper sculpture. If you’ve never seen the artist’s work, you will be delighted by these breathtaking, life-size renditions of historic clothing created completely from artfully painted, pleated, crumpled, and manipulated paper. From replicas of Renaissance Italian gowns to recreations of the fantastical modernist costumes of the Ballet Russes, Isabelle de Borchgrave’s work is meticulously crafted and astonishingly beautiful. The artist’s interest in creating paper costumes was sparked by a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1994, where she found herself inspired by the historic costumes on display. Back in her studio, she began to experiment with creating renditions of the pieces in paper. Since then, de Borchgrave’s paper costumes have been featured in major exhibitions around the world.” http://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/Exhibition-Isabelle-de-Borchgrave-Fashioning-Art-from-Paper

“Discover STEM”, Saturday, October 13, 8:30AM-3PM, La Roche College. By attending Discover STEM, you and your family will get to explore majors in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and experience La Roche College firsthand. You’ll have the chance to participate in STEM activities, eat in the dining hall, hear from current students and staff representatives and explore STEM majors. Students will also receive a free T-shirt. Discover STEM is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event includes: hands-on STEM workshops for high school students; panels to explore careers in STEM and how to get there for students and their parents; and information sessions on college access and financial aid for parents.” https://laroche.edu/discoverstem/

“October Brown Bag Concert”, Saturday, October 13, 12PM-1PM, Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. You're invited to our free October Brown Bag concert! Get to know our Resident Artists as they perform some of their favorites, with selections from Pagliacci, The Barber of Seville, La traviata, and more. Plus, enjoy a preview of our fall productions with selections from Madama Butterfly and Hansel and Gretel. The performance takes place in the George R. White studio at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters, 2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip. It's free and open to everyone. Bring a friend and bring a lunch! Meet the Resident Artists afterward in an informal reception.” https://www.pittsburghopera.org/calendar/detail/october-brown-bag-concert3

“Ukrainian Food Festival”, Saturday, October 13, 11AM-4PM, St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 73 S. 18th St., Pittsburgh. Free admission. “Stop by for some delicious pierogies, stuffed cabbage, kobasy on a stick and baked goods! We will also have a basket raffle with great prizes and a 50/50!” https://www.facebook.com/events/1185674834904239/

“Cranberry Festival”, Saturday, October 13, 11AM-4PM, Black Moshannon State Park, Philipsburg. “Enjoy the autumn activities at the Cranberry Festival with the Friends of Black Moshannon. Take a hike to find out where you can pick cranberries in the bog, make a pine cone bird feeder, try colonial candle-dipping, and enjoy a hay ride. The pumpkin race starts around 3:00 pm. Events take place in the lawn area of Environmental Learning Center and Pavilion #8. Cost is $1 to participate. The cranberry hike will start at 11:00 am at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road. Wear shoes that can get wet. This hike is free.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/cranberry_festival#.W7E9Gy_Myi4

“Fire Tower Historical Tour”, Saturday, October 13, and Saturday, October 27, 1PM-3PM, Cook Forest State Park, 113 River Rd., Cooksburg. Free. “Please bring your binoculars to the Fire Tower for an historical tour of Fire Tower #9 conducted by park volunteers, Kelley and Al Bilotto. Take a breathtaking view from the box at the very top of the Fire Tower and learn how it operated. The tower will be open from 1:00-3:                                         00pm.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cook_forest_state_park/calendar

“Muddy Creek Oil Well”, Saturday, October 13, 11AM-5PM, Moraine State Park, beyond 195 Park Rd., Prospect. Free. “Come see a restored oil well in operation! The Muddy Creek Oil Well is an award-winning restoration site of an antique oil well. The Bessemer Gas Engine and Marshall-Barr No. 19 oil well equipment is restored and open for visitors to hear and see the industry that powered this region. The well will operate from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM on second Saturdays of the month. Volunteers will be there to operate the engine and answer your questions. So, come out anytime during the day and see the Bessemer engine pump some Pennsylvania crude. The central powerhouse site is located beyond the State Parks Region 2 office, 195 Park Road, Prospect PA, (Old 422 off Route 528).” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/muddy_creek_oil_well#.W7Evni_Myi4

“Campfire Ghost Stories”, Saturday, October 13 at Deer Lakes Park; Sunday, October 14 at White Oak Park; Saturday, October 20 at Harrison Hills Park; Sunday, October 21 at Hartwood Acres Park; and Saturday, October 27 at Boyce Park, 7PM-8PM. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “Sit by a campfire and listen to some spooky stories! All kids will receive a surprise. Wear a Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes.”

“Carnegie Mellon University Wind Ensemble”, Saturday, October 13, 4PM, Kresge Theatre, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. Preregistration required; register online and see the complete program: http://music.cmu.edu/events/1026 “The Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble utilizes a flexible instrumentation of winds, brass, and percussion to perform repertoire from standard concert band works to contemporary compositions of various instrumental combinations.”

“31st Annual Native American Gathering”, Saturday, October 13, 10AM-10PM, and Sunday, October 14, 10AM-5PM, Beaver County Community College Dome, 1 Campus Dr., Monaca. $5 adults, $4 veterans, $3 children 6-12, free for kids 4 and under. “Sponsored by Logstown Associates Historical Society and CCBC. Native American dancing, food, crafters, traders, youth and scout programs, exhibits and educational seminars.” http://ccbc.edu/Events/NativeAmerican

“Mazeroski Day in Schenley Plaza”, Saturday, October 13, 12:15PM, Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. “Join Pirates fans of all ages as they listen to the original 1960 World Series radio broadcast! Celebrate this big Pirates win against the Yankees starting at 12:15pm at the Forbes Field Wall near Schenley Plaza.” https://embed.showclix.com/event/maz-day-2018

“Teen Comedy and Improv Night”, Saturday, October 13, 7PM-8:30PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glensaw. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SHALER/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=SHALER “Ever watch ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ and want to try it yourself? Come check out a night of fun improvisation and comedy games, either as a participant or audience member! Grades 7 and up.”

“Hot Wheels: Fueled by the Pittsburgh Glass Center”, Saturday, October 13, 1PM-4PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Woods Run. “Hot Wheels, Pittsburgh Glass Center’s new traveling glass studio, is rolling into CLP – Woods Run bringing furnace-fired fun and glassblowing demonstrations to everyone! Join us to watch glass artists twist and twirl the molten magma into fiery works of art. Drop by any time between 1 – 4 pm to experience this addictive and dynamic mix of visual and performance art. You will also be invited to sample some delicious fall treats! This program is suitable for all ages.”

“Tours of the Sherman Memorial Lighthouse”, Saturday, October 13, 1PM-4PM, Lighthouse Island, Highland St., Tionesta. $5 adults and $2 kids. Tours run continuously from 1 to 4 pm. Yes, Tionesta is a small town bordering the Allegheny National Forest, definitely NOT bordering any body of water for which a lighthouse might come in handy, but yet they do have a fully functional lighthouse. The world does have its mysteries. Details here: http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/tionesta/page-6.php

“Mushroom Walk at Pleasant Valley Park”, Saturday, October 13, 10AM-1PM, Pleasant Valley Park, 2557 Pleasant Valley Rd., Murrysville. Free. “Meet Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club Past President Richard Jacob and Pia van de Venne, President of Friends of Murrysville Parks, at the parking lot.” https://wpamushroomclub.org/events/pleasant-valley-with-friends-of-murrysville-parks/

“Guided Tour: Heroes and Sheroes”, Saturday, October 13 and October 27, 11AM-12PM, and Saturday, October 20, 1PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with admission. “Join a History Center Docent for an in-depth look at the work of costume designer Ruth E. Carter. This guided tour will explore Carter’s design process on many of her noteworthy films including ‘Black Panther’, ‘Roots’, and ‘Selma’.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events

“Archaeology Day”, Saturday, October 13, 12PM-5PM, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, 401 Meadowcroft Rd., Avella. “As part of Pennsylvania Archaeology Month, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village will partner with the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology for a day-long event for archaeology-lovers everywhere. Attend presentations to discover how archaeologists use cutting-edge technology to learn about the lives of prehistoric people. Have an artifact you’d like professionally identified? Bring your American Indian artifacts for identification and analysis by experts with a combined 50+ years of archaeological experience. Plus, learn about flint knapping from an expert flintknapper and prehistoric food processing using experimental technology. Throughout the day, visitors can explore 16,000 years of history at Meadowcroft, a National Historic Landmark. Guests can step inside a wigwam and try their hand at the atlatl (a spear-thrower used by prehistoric hunters) in the 16th century Eastern Woodland Indian Village. In Meadowcroft’s 19th century Upper Ohio Valley Village, visitors can experience elements of everyday family life, watch a blacksmith forge red-hot iron, and enjoy a lesson in a one-room schoolhouse. Lectures and events during Archaeology Day are included in regular admission to Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/archaeology-day-at-meadowcroft-oct-13

“Illustrated Wisdom Workshop”, Saturday, October 13, 1PM-3PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh East Liberty. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/illustrated-wisdom-workshop/ “Illustrated Wisdom uses arts materials like crayons, markers, paints, pencils and glitter to create unique images and special messages, the more abstract, the better. Instructor Sandra Gould Ford has taught for over twenty-five years and found that art helps transfer feelings, insights and profound wisdom from the subconscious to our awake and logical minds. She presents literary and visual arts to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire.”

“Tarot at the Library”, Saturday, October 13, 2PM-4PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Beechview. Preregistration required; call 412-563-2900. “Come learn what the cards have in store for you with local tarot reader Christine Marie! Readings will be 10 minutes per person.”

“Pine Knob Summit”, Saturday, October 13, 10AM-2PM, Forbes State Forest. Free. Preregistration required; contact rmahony@pa.gov or 724-259-2201.” Climb to the Pine Knob summit during this challenging, 4 mile roundtrip hike. Hikers will be rewarded with colorful fall foliage and a scenic vista mid-hike that overlooks the Hopwood/Uniontown area.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/pine_knob_summit#.W7EmjC_Myi4

“Felt Cup Cozies with Kristina”, Saturday, October 13, 2:30PM-4:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown and Business Branch. “Join us for an afternoon of creating felt cup cozies! From amateur crafters to experts—all are welcome. No registration is necessary for these sessions. Seating for all workshops is available to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll want to come early to be sure you MAKE it on time.”

Concert, “Bill MacKay”, Sunday, October 14, 2PM-3PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Quiet Reading Room. “Bill MacKay is a musician and a musician’s friend – a genial guitarist/composer/improviser based in Chicago who has energized the experimental folk, rock and avant scenes with his polyglot approach to the guitar, combining the folk of Appalachia, the blues and gospel with rock, jazz, western-country and an array of eastern modes. The dynamic singularity with which Bill ties his interests together is the key to his music, an effortless combination of wide-ranging elements that evokes a warm view of the world around us.” https://billmackay.com/

“Painting with Acrylics”, Sunday, October 14, 2PM-4:30PM, Raccoon Creek State Park, Hookstown. $15. Preregistration required; register online: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/painting_with_acrylics#.W7E5KS_Myi4 “Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park has partnered with Artist Lora Russell to bring you 'Painting with Acrylics' at the park. We invite anyone from beginner to skilled artist to learn and practice their artistic talents while enjoying the fall foliage at Raccoon Creek State Park. Both children and adults are welcome to attend this program on acrylics. There is a $15 charge per person. Registration is required. To register, please click the register button. For questions, please email Shane Miller at shanemille@pa.gov or call 724-899-3611. All art supplies are provided. Please bring folding chair.”

Concert, “Aeolian Winds”, Sunday, October 14, 3PM, Heinz Memorial Chapel, 4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. “Dedicated to wind chamber music performance, composition, and promotion, the Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh was founded in September 2003 with a goal of providing high-quality wind music to the greater Pittsburgh community. The group's members bring the diverse experiences of their daily lives and chosen professions to the music making, creating a truly unique ensemble. The Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh are acclaimed for their diversity of performance styles. They can be found performing in the concert hall, at local cultural events, or in your backyard. Regularly featured on WQEDfm 89.3, the quintet is staple of the greater Pittsburgh area’s cultural scene.” http://www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu/events/aeolian-winds

“Fall Foliage Hike”, Sunday, October 14, Harrison Hills Park; Saturday, October 20, Settlers Cabin Park; and Sunday, October 28, North Park, 2PM-4PM. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “We will stop to observe the different colors of fall and discuss how plants and animals get ready for colder months. Bring water and wear hiking shoes.”

“Words and Pictures: Neal Shusterman”, Sunday, October 14, 2:30PM-4PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Lecture Hall. Neal Shusterman is the bestselling author of more than thirty award-winning books, including ‘Challenger Deep’, which won the National Book Award for its astonishing artistic achievement created in collaboration with his son Brendan. In high school student Caden Bosch, Neal Shusterman has created a young hero who finds a way not just to navigate his own schizophrenic breakdown but to ease the struggles of his fellow patients. Poetic, compassionate, and thrillingly inventive, Challenger Deep affirms the power of narrative to describe the indescribable and enlighten us all. His new book ‘Dry’, written with his son Jarrod Shusterman, explores a world without water when the California drought escalates to catastrophic proportions and one teen is forced to make life and death decisions. The book to be released in October has already been optioned by Paramount Pictures for a movie adaptation penned by the authors after a multi-studio bidding war. A book signing will follow the program in the Children’s Department of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Books will be available for sale before and after the lecture from Classic Lines.” http://www.storyman.com/

“Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter”, Sunday, October 14, 1PM-3PM,, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella. $30, or $15 for Heinz History Center members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/insider-tour-meadowcroft-rockshelter-october-14 “Enjoy an exclusive Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., who achieved international acclaim with his archeological excavation of the Rockshelter in 1973. Dr. Adovasio will present a lecture and lead a special tour of the site. Meadowcroft Rockshelter, the oldest site of human habitation in North America, is located in Avella, Pa., 35 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. The National Historic Landmark features a massive, 16,000-year-old rock overhang used by the region’s earliest inhabitants for shelter and was named one of the 'Five Great Places to See Evidence of First Americans' by Smithsonian magazine. Dr. Adovasio’s presentation begins at 10 a.m. in the visitor’s center with tours of the Rockshelter to immediately follow.”

"8th Annual Pittsburgh Zine Fair", Sunday, October 14, 2PM-8PM, The Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. "Since its debut at AIR: Artists Image Resource in 2011, the PZF has attracted a diverse group of artists, writers and activists from across the region whose content may vary but the format remains the same- the zine. An icon of DIY ethos and radical info sharing, the zine decentralizes media and vaults individual expression while remaining inexpensive." https://www.facebook.com/events/276940936401927/

“Fall Foliage and Other Autumn Wonders”, Sunday, October 14, 2PM-3:30PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. Free. “Immerse yourself in the beauty and rapture of the fall season on a guided walk at Jennings Environmental Education Center on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. Experience the extraordinary transformation occurring in the fall forest community on this walk with the Jennings staff. Autumn is a time of incredible abundance and activity. Trees are laden with nuts, birds migrate through skies of magnificent blue, and the forest is bathed in a spectacular display of color. More than just familiar signs of fall, these are actually critical changes taking place in preparation for the coming winter. This program is free and no registration is required.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall_foliage_and_other_autumn_wonders#.W7ErYi_Myi4

“Judge Thomas Hardiman”, Monday, October 15, 7PM-8:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MTLEB/ekp.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&ref=EK&refNote=TaF#10/15/2018 “Join Judge Thomas Hardiman for a discussion on the role of a Federal District Judge. Q/A session to follow the lecture. A native of Massachusetts, Hardiman graduated from the University of Notre Dame and Georgetown University Law Center. After his law school graduation, Hardiman worked for two years in the Washington office of Skadden Arps before moving to Pittsburgh, where he practiced law until 2003. At the age of 37, Hardiman became a federal district judge; he was unanimously confirmed to the 3rd Circuit in 2007, at the age of 41. He has served as a Federal Appeals Court Judge for 11 years.”

“The Trip is on Us!”, Tuesday, October 16, 1:30PM-3:30PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. “This afternoon we’ll meet Steven McCurdy, geographic travel journalist, who shares his love of Italy and his experiences with those who have been there and those who are planning to go. Come celebrate the Italy that can only be experienced by venturing off the beaten path. From lovely hilltop villages undiscovered by tourists to a national archive for home movies, this intimate program is its memorable places that reveal Italy's rich history, diverse culture, and the warmth of its people. Visit Sardinia, the rapturously beautiful island off the western coast of Italy. Experience the sights, sounds, music, poetry and people that combine to give Sardinia its unique flavors and offer visitors a lifetime of memories. Other spots to experience include Sicily, Matera, Irsina, Naples, the island of Procida, Gubbio, Spoleto, Siena, and Rome. The uniquely Italian way of life is reflected in its cultural traditions and heard in the stories of its people. Films take us around the world. Visit exotic places, other states, festivals and countries. Popcorn served! Meets monthly. No registration required. Contact Reference Services with questions.”

“Midterm Mashup”, Tuesday, October 16, 6PM-7:30PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: http://promo.post-gazette.com/townhall “Rarely has a series of midterm congressional elections been so anticipated, so contested, and so vital. The Post-Gazette has assembled a distinguished panel of experts to examine the themes of the November election and the implications for the control of Capitol Hill, the second half of Donald Trump's term--and the looming 2020 presidential election. Panel Includes: David Shribman, Moderator, Executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Michelle D. Bernard , President and CEO, Bernard Center for Women, Politics and Public Policy; Dana Brown, Ph.D., Executive Director, Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics; Julian Routh, Political Reporter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Jay Cost, Visiting Scholar, American Enterprise Institute. Event is FREE and open to the public. Presented by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and PNC.”

“East Asian Astrology”, Tuesday, October 16, 7PM-8:30PM, Monroeville Library. “Like ancient Greece and Rome, the people of ancient China developed their own cosmology and interpretation of the stars, which impacted their myths, festivals, and reckoning of time. Most commonly known for the animal cycle of the Lunar New Year and Chinese zodiac, this system of belief has a very old, literary origin and a much broader set of ideas that isn’t widely taught. This presentation by East Asian literature scholar and author Wendelin Gray will cover the historical source material and monuments recording the skies to provide a foundation for understanding that part of the world and as a point of comparison to traditional Western cosmology.”

“Anastasia”, Tuesday, October 16 though Sunday, October 21, Benedum Center, 7th St. and Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey to Pittsburgh at last! From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. ‘Anastasia’ features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) with direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/58246/anastasia

“Get in Tune with Nature: The Six Senses of Nature”, Tuesday, October 16, 6:30PM-8:30PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw, Large Print Program Room. Ages 14-adult. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SHALER/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=SHALER “Join Pat Milliken and Gil Pielin, retired educators and Master Naturalists-in-training as they help us explore the natural world around us. Learn about what a naturalist is, about mammals in our area, conservation and more! We'll be hosting both a fall and spring series at the Library! The program is free and open to the public. Recommended for adults. Minimum age to participate is 14. Registration is required. October 16: Oh 'Deer'! Mammals in our Area; November 13: Conservation: How we Interact with the Natural World.”

“Compania Flamenca Eduardo Guerrero”, Tuesday, October 16, 8PM, Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center, 403 S. 11th ST., Indiana, PA. Tickets $11 to $22. “Compania Flamenca Eduardo Guerrero presents a program especially produced for a North American audience, ‘Flamenco Pasion’, direct from Spain. Critically acclaimed flamenco dancer and choreographer Eduardo Guerrero uses his eclectic style to combine classical and contemporary Spanish dance with ballet to express the many styles of this expressive art form.” https://iuplivelyarts.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0S1N000007tnQvUAI

“String Spectacular”, Tuesday, October 16, 7:30PM, PNC Recital Hall, 408 Magee St, Pittsburgh. $10 admission at the door. “String Spectacular featuring Adam Liu, cello.” https://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/music/calendar-of-events

“Common Threads: Community Discussion Presented by Carol Elkind”, Wednesday, October 17, 10AM-12PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Graphic Novels Room. “Carol Elkind will present this community discussion, utilizing the Common Threads exhibit as a point of departure to cultivate public dialogue surrounding social divides. Crossing Limits is proud to present “Common Threads: Faith, Activism, and the Art of Healing,” a Pittsburgh-based art exhibit that examines the political, social, cultural, and aesthetic priorities of women of varying faith traditions. This exhibit will feature both literary works and multimedia projects focused on how women of different faiths and practices use creativity to heal themselves and their community when dealing with environments of racism, discrimination, and separatism.”

“Marketing the President”, Wednesday, October 17, 6PM, Adams Memorial Library, Latrobe. “This whimsical program sets aside heavy political issues to explore the unusual, clever, and sometimes kooky ways politicians and presidents have marked themselves to the voting public. Our speaker will be bringing many extraordinary objects from his collection to illustrate his talk. Steve Mihaly is the recently retired vice president of Pittsburgh’s H.J. Heinz Co. who resides in Gibsonia. He has been collecting presidential and political Americana for over 50 years. His collection now numbers over 20,000 items and has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers both locally and nationally. This notoriety has also led to Steve’s meeting four U.S. presidents.”

“Adventures in Memory: The Science and Secrets of Remembering and Forgetting”, Wednesday, October 17, 7PM-8:45PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MTLEB/ekp.cfm?curOrg=MTLEBandref=EKandrefNote=TaF#10/17/2018 “Hilde Østby and Ylva Østby will be joining us from Norway to discuss their book ‘Adventures in Memory: The Science and Secrets of Remembering and Forgetting’. What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And what, exactly, is a memory? With playfulness and intelligence, Adventures in Memory answers these questions and more, offering an illuminating look at one of our most fascinating faculties. Don't miss this unique opportunity to find out the answers to these questions straight from the authors! Hilde Østby is a writer and editor and the author of Encyclopedia of Love and Longing, a novel about unrequited love that was published to critical acclaim in Norway. She has a master’s degree in History of Ideas from the University of Oslo. She lives in Oslo, Norway. Ylva Østby, Phd, is a clinical neuropsychologist who studied at the University of Oslo and devotes her research to the study of memory. She is also vice president of the Norwegian Neuropsychological Society. She lives in Oslo, Norway. Our bookselling partner, City Books, will have copies of Adventures in Memory for sale at the event.”

“Genre Book Club – Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older”, Wednesday, October 17, 6:30PM-7:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill. “Step out of your reading comfort zone! Each month Genre Book Club reads a book in a different genre and meets for a lively discussion. In October, the group will discuss a work of young adult, paranormal fiction, ‘Shadowshaper’ by Daniel Jose Older.” http://ghoststar.net/blog/shadowshaper

“Celtic Ceol - A Musical Journey Through the Ages”, Wednesday, October 17, 7PM-9PM, Bushy Run Battlefield, 1253 Bushy Run Rd., Jeanette. $8 in advance or $10 at the door; call 724-527-5584 for tickets. “Celtic Ceol will present an acoustical program of traditional 17th and 18th Century Irish, Scottish, French and English music using Irish whistle, guitar, fiddle, hammered dulcimer, banjo and bodhran. During the performance, the quartet will interweave music with the ancient stories they represent to bring the past to life. Please join us as we celebrate a musical journey through the ages presented by Brenda Walker, Tom Lighthall, Nancy Podey and Larry Podey.” https://www.facebook.com/events/1656681124443536/

“The Bear Facts”, Wednesday, October 17, 7PM-8:30PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. Free and open to the public. “Have you ever come across a bear in the "wild" and didn't know what to do? Do you know why bears are attracted to your backyard bird feeder? Does a bear hibernate in the winter? What does it eat? Why are all bear cubs born at the same time? Kati Edmiston, a Jennings Environmental Education Specialist, will answer those and other questions for you. Please join us. The public is welcome to this meeting of Moraine, McConnells Mill and Jennings Commission (3MJC), a friends group that supports these three parks. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Jennings classroom (2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock, PA). Unless otherwise noted, the programs are not presented by Jennings staff and may not represent the views of the Bureau of State Parks/DCNR.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/3mjc_meeting_the_bear_facts#.W7Eq2y_Myi4

“Pittsburgh Geological Society Meeting: Dr. Graham Andrews”, Wednesday, October 17, 8PM, Foster’s Restaurant and Catering, 680 Andersen Dr #10, Pittsburgh. See website for details; if you want to arrive early for dinner you can make reservations and payment. "Flow or Blow? Why the deformation of magma is critical to understanding volcanic eruptions." The presenter, Dr. Graham Andrews, is Assistant Professor at Volcanology and Petrology Lab, Dept. of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University. https://pittsburghgeologicalsociety.org/index.html

“Creating a Road Map for College Admissions Success”, Thursday, October 18, 6PM-7:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill. “This workshop for sophomores and juniors and their families will discuss what students should do as they begin the college application process. It will offer advice on self-assessment, researching colleges and developing a college list, insight into how colleges choose students, guidance on standardized tests and campus visits, tips on writing college essays and preparing strong applications, and a brief overview of financial aid.”

“TAGO: Korean Drum II - AtoBiz Ltd.”, Thursday, October 18, 8PM, Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. “Exciting, extreme, and exhilarating, Tago is the ultimate drumming performance from the East. A breathtaking mixture of Korean traditional instruments, from gigantic drums to small percussion, spiced up with a hint of martial arts. But while the instruments may be traditional, this music is sexy, intense, and sophisticated. ‘Tago’ means ‘lighting up the world by beating drums,’ and this show does NOT disappoint. Be amazed by the dexterity of these performers in 'a colorful fusion of drumming and dance' (BroadwayBaby.com), 'a must-see show' (Stage), and experience 'high-energy entertainment that commands the full attention of the audience' (EdinburghGuide.com).” https://www.trustarts.org/production/59889/tago-korean-drum-ii-atobiz-ltd

“The Nightmare Before Christmas”, Thursday, October 18, 7:30PM, Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Bored with his perennial role as Halloween Town’s frightening Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington is determined to shake things up in Christmas Town and enlists the help of some . . . mischievous trick-or-treaters. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton’s Halloween classic on Heinz Hall’s big screen, with the Pittsburgh Symphony playing Danny Elfman’s award-winning score.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/56896/the-nightmare-before-christmas

“Let’s Not Repeat the Past: Employment and Real Potential for People with Disabilities”, Thursday, October 18, 9:30AM-12PM, Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/history-meets-disability-advocacy-oct-18 “Join the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium and the Heinz History Center as we present a brief talk, “From Almshouses (1705) to Today: Work Models/Options for People with Disabilities” by Guy Caruso, Western Coordinator for the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, and a rich discussion with experts in Western Pennsylvania exploring that history and contemporary efforts to increase inclusive employment for people with disabilities.”

“Western Pennsylvania Paranormal Hunters, LLC”, Thursday, October 18, 6PM, Mars Area Public Library. Preregistration required; call 724-625-9048. “Western Pennsylvania Paranormal Hunters, LLC, or WPPH for short, is one of Pittsburgh's most reputable paranormal investigation teams. They have performed hundreds of investigations over the past 7 years.”

“Pittsburgh’s Antique Skyscrapers”, Thursday, October 18, 6PM-7:30PM, Landmarks Preservation Resource Center, 744 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg. Free and open to the public. Presented by Mark Houser, Pittsburgh Magazine Columnist. “Tycoons of the city’s Gilded Age built an impressive collection of skyscrapers to showcase their might. Pittsburgh Magazine columnist Mark Houser shares some of the amazing discoveries he has found while digging into the stories of these century-old wonders and the characters who built them.” http://phlf.org/event/lecture-pittsburghs-antique-skyscrapers/

“This African-American Life, an Evening with Hugh B. Price”, Thursday, October 18, 6PM-8PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/this-african-american-life-hugh-price “In celebration and recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, the African American Program of the Senator John Heinz History Center and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh presents, ‘This African-American Life,’ an Evening with Hugh B. Price hosted by KDKA’s Lynne Hayes-Freeland. From 1994 to 2003, Hugh B. Price served as president and CEO of the National Urban League. Price’s role at the Urban League was just one aspect of his long and impressive life. In ‘This African-American Life,’ Price traces his family’s forbearers, which include several interesting and historically significant ancestors like Nero Hawley, who fought in the American Revolution and served at Valley Forge under Washington and George Latimer and his wife who escaped from slavery in Virginia stowing away on a boat and traveling to the North as a master and slave. Throughout his memoir, Price shows how his background led him to champion education and the creation of opportunity to help others reach the high levels he has been able to achieve during his lifetime.”

“American Promise”, Thursday, October 18, 7PM-8PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A, Pittsburgh. “This is the first meeting for the Southwest PA American Promise Association. Focus will be on a Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics. This is a non-partisan event.”

“Mysteries on the Mountain”, Thursday, October 18, 7PM-9:30PM, Forbes State Forest. Free. Preregistration required; contact rmahony@pa.gov or 724-259-2201” Booo! Explore the forest in the dark on a family-friendly night hike on Laurel Mountain, and learn about the odd and mysterious past of the Laurel Highlands. Please bring headlamps or flashlights. S’mores will be provided after the hike.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/mysteries_on_the_mountain#.W7EnEy_Myi4

“Gallery Reading with Psychic Mediums Suzanne and Jean Vincent”, Thursday, October 18, 7PM and 8:30PM, The Flying Squirrel, 241 E Main St., Carnegie. $25, including a free single scoop of ice cream or popcorn. “The Vincent Sisters have appeared on several television programs* and have assisted police and district attorneys across the United States in solving crimes and locating missing persons. Each have over 25 years’ experience in ghost hunting and as psychic mediums. There are two one-hour sessions: 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm. Each session includes an introduction to Suzanne and Jean, the gallery reading, and a Q/A session. We encourage guests to bring personal items that have special meaning to them and their loved ones.” https://www.jumpcuttheater.org/special-events

Greensburg Civic Theater Presents “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein”, Thursday, October 18 through Saturday, October 20, Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Rd., Greensburg. “Based on Mary Shelley's novel, ‘Frankenstein’ tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a promising young doctor who becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life.” http://www.gctheatre.org/main_stage.html

“Teen Open Mic Night”, Friday, October 19, 6PM-7:30PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. Calling all teen musicians and poets! On Friday, October 19th, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main will be hosting an Open Mic Night for teens who want to share their creative projects with the world. We will have microphones, keyboards, guitars, and speakers…all you need to bring is your voice. This event will take place after hours in the Teenspace from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Teens ages 11-19 are welcome to perform or just to come and listen to great music. Parents, families, and friends are welcome to attend as guests. Visit the Main Library Teenspace to sign up for a performance slot!”

“Laser Cutting 101” Friday, October 19, 5PM-6:30PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Learn to use the 40W laser at Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center to safely cut and etch your own designs! This introductory class is required in order to use the laser cutter during any Fab Lab Open Workshop (FLOW). Workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop.”

“Haunted History Walks”, Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, 6PM-9PM, The Bradford House Museum, 175 S. Main St., Washington, PA. $10. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.bradfordhouse.org/event/haunted-history-walks/ “The Bradford House Museum will hold the 8th annual Ghosts of Washington Haunted History Walking Tours on Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Narrators in period attire will lead small groups around the Main and Maiden Streets vicinity while telling historic tales of the macabre and mysterious. Tours will leave from the garden of the museum, 175 South Main Street, Washington, every 20-30 minutes and last about 45 minutes. The final ghastly tale will be told at the Washington Winery! Free parking is available on the street or in nearby city lots. Cost is $10 per person and may be purchased at the event or online. Hot beverages, snacks, and souvenirs will be available. Liberty Pole Spirits is sponsoring free hot chocolate!”

The New Renaissance Theatre Company Presents “Wittenberg”, Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 28, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM, Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural Center, 915 Dickson St., Munhall. $20. Sunday, October 28 is pay what you will. “Welcome back to a new year at Wittenberg University with its royal students and famous faculty! Young Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns to school from a summer semester spent studying in Poland with Nikolai Copernik. His world has been sent spinning, literally. His professors and mentors, Dr. John Faust (yes, that Faust) and Martin Luther (yes, that Martin Luther) aren't faring any better. Faust is in love with Helen, an ex-nun turned most famous courtesan in Europe, and Luther is struggling with his feelings about the church. This 'tragical-comical-historical' play mashes these three giants of English renaissance together and shows us who they might have been before they became the personalities we know. Complete with therapy sessions, tennis matches, lectures and late-night drinking at The Bunghole, this campus comedy has something for everyone.” http://newrentheatre.com/index.html

“A Spooky Hike at North Park's Haunted Blue Mist Road”, Saturday, October 20, 6:30PM-9PM, North Park, 10400 Babcock Blvd, corner of Babock and Pearce Mill Rd., Gibsonia. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.llbean.com/llb/ods/33?nav=ftlinkandSTORE_CITY_STATE=[22]andEVENT_TYPE=[0]andEVENT_LEVEL=[0]andPRICE_RANGE=[0] “Join us as we explore the haunted Blue Mist Road trail - a section steeped in urban legends and paranormal mysteries. Please make sure you wear appropriate hiking clothing, waterproof footwear (if possible) and dress for the weather (layers; no cotton). Please bring a small day pack with extra clothes, snacks, water, two sources of light (headlamp and flashlight recommended) and any personal medications you may need. Ages 8 and up are welcome. Hope to see you on this spooky trail hike!”

“Lawrenceville Artists Studio Tour”, Saturday, October 20, 12PM-6PM. Free and open to the public. “This October we celebrate our 14th consecutive year of opening up our studios to the public for a free day of art and creative engagement. What started as a group of 10 artists, has grown into a community of over 50 participants. Every fall the tour educates visitors about different artistic practices and invites people to Lawrenceville to enjoy the neighborhood.” Details here: http://www.lawrencevilleart.com

“Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival”, Saturday, October 20, 10AM- dusk, and Sunday, October 21, 12PM-6PM, Pittsburgh’s North Shore Riverwalk. “That’s right…Pittsburgh’s newest event features one of the most wacky rowing races ever—MONSTER PUMPKINS. Giant Pumpkins are a real phenomenon!…and the DILL’S ATLANTIC GIANT is the biggest of the breed. The record size is well over 2000 pounds! Hollowed out, these ginormous gourds can hold a paddler and are exceptional ‘floaters’ used in races and regattas worldwide! Combined with other entertaining spectacles and you have one of the most lively and easily “largest” events ever to grace the Golden Triangle! These enormous fruits are the product of months of expert growing techniques, years of seed cultivating, and the fiery passion of a limited but highly dedicated group of growers destined to break the world giant pumpkin weight record year after year. Mark your calendar now, Saturday Oct. 20, for the ‘Greatest Growth on Earth’ pumpkins so big, so heavy and so fascinating to the human eye that you can’t help but marvel at this miracle of Mother Nature. And when they are plopped into the Allegheny River for racing…now that’s just something everyone, at every age has gotta experience.” Details here: https://monsterpumpkin.com

“Family History Month: Kenyatta D. Berry”, Saturday, October 20, 11AM-12:30PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Library Lecture Hall. This event is free, and open to the public, but registration is required. The first 100 people to register will receive an autographed copy of The Family Tree Toolkit. Registrants must attend the lecture to receive the book, limit one book per person. Please register by calling the Pennsylvania Department at 412-622-3154. “Kenyatta D. Berry, co-host of the PBS series Genealogy Roadshow, will be in Pittsburgh to talk about genealogy, family history, and her new book, ‘The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy’. This event is co-sponsored by Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for Family History Month. ‘The Family Tree Toolkit’ is designed to help genealogists navigate the sometimes overwhelming, sometimes treacherous, sometimes exhilarating waters of finding ancestors. From how and where to begin, to what records are available online and in repositories. From what to do once you find the information, to how to share your story, and — of course DNA — discoveries. Kenyatta D. Berry is a professional genealogist, entrepreneur and attorney with more than 20 years of experience in genealogical research and writing. She began her genealogical journey with research at the State Library of Michigan in Lansing while in law school. A native of Detroit, Berry graduated from Bates Academy, Cass Technical High School, Michigan State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She has deep roots in Detroit, the city her ancestors have lived since the 1920’s.”

“Halloween Hauntings Storytelling Tours”, Saturday, October 20, Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, 6PM-9PM, Compass Inn, 1382 Route 30 East, Laughlintown. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 kids 6-12, free for ages 5 and under. “Enjoy the fascinating stories of the various inhabitants and travelers who stayed at the inn and hear the fabled ghost stories that surround them and others. This unforgettable and ethereal entertaining excursion includes a candlelight tour of the inn, cookhouse and blacksmith shop. So while you are visiting the past, you might just feel a presence as you explore the buildings and grounds of Compass Inn Museum. Family friendly Halloween stories will be told during the 6 to 7:30 pm tours and haunted stories for more mature audiences will be told during the 7:30 - 9 pm tours each night.” http://www.compassinn.com/news.asp

“Pittsburgh Area Mutual UFO Network Conference”, Saturday, October 20, Westmoreland Community College, 130 Depot St., Latrobe. All the details here: http://mufonpa.com/wp1/?page_id=153

“Hometown Homegrown”, Saturday, October 20, 10AM-3PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with regular admission. “Named one of the 10 Festivals In Pittsburgh That Food Lovers Should NOT Miss by Only In Your State. In its 7th year, this annual event at the Senator John Heinz History Center is a fabulous food expo that celebrates Pittsburgh’s passion for food—neighborhood by neighborhood. Come hungry for delicious food and drink samples from dozens of local vendors. From savory to sweet, there’s something for everyone at the tastiest food expo in town! Three of the ‘Burgh’s best chefs will showcase their culinary wizardry in the Kitchen Classroom, Shop for that special food product from the vendor Marketplace, and enjoy food demonstrations, pumpkin carving, live music-- all in the backdrop of the fabulous Heinz History Center. As one of the best in the ‘Burgh’, we invite you to participate in GoodTaste! Pittsburgh and Heinz History Center’s showcase of our region’s rich food traditions.” https://goodtastepittsburgh.com/hometown-homegrown/

“Seminar: Powder Horns in Early America”, Saturday, October 20, 10AM-4PM, Fort Pitt Museum, 601 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh. $10 adults, $5 members and students. Preregistration here: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/powder-horns-in-early-america-seminar “The Fort Pitt Museum invites guests to learn about the material culture of early American powder horns in a full day seminar that will feature the exhibits’ curators, Alan Gutchess, Fort Pitt Museum Director, and Michael Burke, Fort Pitt Museum Exhibit Specialist, and powder horn collector Jay Hopkins whose recent book “Bone Tipped and Banded Horns: Regional Characteristics of Professionally Made Powder Horns, Volume I” details his research into what is an early American folk art. The seminar will also feature the Fort Pitt Museum’s exhibit From Maps to Mermaids: Carved Powder Horns in Early America, which will be updated to include 12 new powder horns from Mr. Hopkins’ collection and available for viewing the day of the seminar.”

“Teen Phantom of the Library”, Saturday, October 20, 7PM-9PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SHALER/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=SHALER “Seek out what’s stashed in the stacks! Travel through the darkened rooms of the library looking for candy treasures. But beware the PHANTOM or you’ll be frozen in the dungeon! Keep the loot you’ve found. Please bring a flashlight. Grades 7 and up.”

“Haunted History Hayride”, Saturday, October 20, 7PM-10PM, Bushy Run Battlefield, 1253 Bushy Run Rd., Jeanette. $10 adults, $5 ages 4-12, no one under 4 permitted. Preregistration required; Contact Bushy Run Battlefield at 724-527-5584 starting at 9 AM on October 3rd or stop by in person for tickets. “Experience the battlefield from an entirely new perspective at night! Guided hay wagons take visitors back in time as they stop along the trail where reenactors portray 18th century characters. But beware! Ghost and goblins are lurking in the woods and are too scary for those children under the age of 4. Admission includes entry to the Visitor Center and Museum. There will be concessions available as well as ghost stories in the Stone Room. Remember to bring a flashlight to help navigate your way in the dark! Reservations are required for this event. Reservations will only be taken after 9 AM on Wednesday October 3rd and are on a first come first serve basis. Any messages left by phone or email do NOT guarantee a reservation. You MUST speak with someone directly (via phone or in person) to reserve your tickets. You have 5 business days for us to receive your payment, or your reservation will be voided. If you need to cancel your reservation, you may do so (and receive a refund) up to 3 days in advance. Any cancellations less than 3 days before the event will not be refunded unless the event is cancelled due to weather.” https://www.facebook.com/events/275847096530130/

“Fall Foliage Hike”, Saturday, October 20, 2PM-4PM, Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Preserve, Clinton. “As cool fall breezes approach, deciduous trees begin their annual transformation into brilliant colors of reds, yellows, and browns. Join us for a 1 mile guided walk and learn about the causes of this spectacular transformation. Free Program.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/wild_about_teas_7937#.W7E5ki_Myi4

“Fall Night Hike and Campout”, Saturday, October 20, 6PM, to Sunday, October 21 at 12PM, Raccoon Creek State Park, Hookstown. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall_night_hike_and_campout#.W7E57S_Myi4 “Attention Backpackers! Up for a Fall adventure? If you are, well spend 2-3 hours Saturday evening backpacking to a camping site, set up camp, and return Sunday morning by 12:00pm. You'll need camping/hiking gear, food and water. Details and starting location will be sent out the week before the hike.”

“Not So Spooky Hike”, Saturday, October 20, 6PM-8PM, Dead Man’s Hollow Conservation Area, 1906 Donner St., McKeesport. $15. Preregistration required; register online: https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/not-so-spooky-hike/ “Ever wonder why pirates wear an eyepatch or how an owl can hunt in the dark? Join us on this not too scary night hike where we’ll explore the science and stories behind many of our favorite fall creatures! Explore myths and legends and learn about the creatures of the autumn night. We’ll also tell stories around a campfire where you can roast a s’more.”

“Draw the Lines PA Mapathon”, Sunday, October 21, 1PM-3PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Job and Career Education Center. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/draw-the-lines-pa-mapathon/ “Join us for a mapathon, part of Draw the Lines PA, an exciting, statewide initiative that’s giving Pennsylvania citizens the chance to draw their own congressional maps. Thoroughly nonpartisan, Draw the Lines PA is a public competition inviting voters and students to learn how to use the digital tools and data necessary to draw our Commonwealth’s new electoral boundaries.”

“Fall Foliage Hike, 5 Mile”, Sunday, October 21, 10AM-2PM, Raccoon Creek State Park, Hookstown. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall_foliage_hike_5_mile#.W7E6WS_Myi4 “As cool fall breezes approach, deciduous trees begin their annual transformation into brilliant colors of reds, yellows, and browns. Join us for a 5 mile guided hike and learn about the causes of this spectacular transformation.”

“Warrior Trail Hike”, Sunday, October 21, 9:30AM-11:30AM, Ryerson Station State Park, Wind Ridge. Free. “Join park staff and local expert Frank Pecjak to hike a portion of the Warrior Trail in Greene County and learn about the trail’s historic significance. The hike will cover about 3.4 miles from the Moninger shelter near Centennial Church on Aleppo Rd (N 39.800528, W 80.405833) to the intersection of Windy Gap and Bryan Ridge Roads (N 39.796249, W 80.453510). We will meet at the Moninger Shelter and stage cars at the end of the route for shuttling hikers back to the start. Bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/warrior_trail_hike#.W7F24i_Myi4

“Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic”, Sunday, October 21, 7:30PM, Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. $10 adults, $5 seniors, all students, as well as CMU and Pitt faculty and staff are free with id. “Alexander Glazunov: Valse de Concert No. 2 in F Major, Op. 51; Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 in e minor, Op. 93.” http://music.cmu.edu/events/1018

“Frontier Militia Encampment”, Sunday, October 21, 1:30PM-4:30PM, Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Dr., South Park. $2. “Children can try their hand at 18th century games and crafts such as tin punch, corn crafts, doll making, butter churning, writing with a quill, bobbing for apples, sack racing and more. You are encouraged to come early in order to experience all the activities and take time to play in the giant leaf pile.” http://olivermillerhomestead.org/special-events/

“Starlight Stroll”, Sunday, October 21, 7PM-8PM, Linbrook Woodlands, 2545 Hopkins Church Rd., Sewickley. $5. Preregistration required; register online: https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/starlight-stroll-6/ “Ever wonder what our green spaces are like after dark? Join our trained education staff as we stroll under the light of the full moon each month. Topics vary depending on the evening’s leader and can include nocturnal and crepuscular creatures, astronomy, lore and much more! Hikes run rain or shine for an hour each full moon. Great for families and community groups or as an extra credit activity for science classes.”

“Opera Up Close- Hansel and Gretel”, Sunday, October 21, 2PM-3:30PM, Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. $5. “Join Robert Boldin, Manager of Artistic Administration, and special guests from the production, for an in-depth look at Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel.” https://www.pittsburghopera.org/calendar/detail/opera-up-close-hansel-gretel

“Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra”, Sunday, October 21, 3PM, Heinz Memorial Chapel, 4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. “Descended from the lute, the mandolin is a beloved instrument around the world and nowhere more so than in Pittsburgh! Our orchestra has been proudly presenting concerts throughout the Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia region since 2003. Music for our programs is chosen from the wide ranging repertoire of the PghMO and represents no less than 10 different countries. Some of our pieces were composed specifically for us, while others have been adapted from other genres. Either way, we are sure you will enjoy the unique sound of The Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra.” http://www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu/events/pittsburgh-mandolin-orchestra

“Haunted Roads in Western Pennsylvania”, Sunday, October 21, 2PM-3:30PM, Cranberry Township Municipal Center. “The Cranberry Township Historical Society and Cranberry Public Library are extremely honored to welcome local author, Thomas White. Join as he will discuss the ghostly travelers who forever wander the lonely roads of Western Pennsylvania. A creeping fog rises from Blue Mist Road, and stories of car crashes, lynchings and even strange beasts haunt this isolated stretch outside Pittsburgh. Is it the angry spirit of a jealous husband or a gypsy king who stalks Erie County’s Axe Murder Hollow? Shades of Death Road in Washington County may be host to phantom coal miners killed during a deadly labor dispute. Travel the backcountry roads and byways of Western Pennsylvania to discover ghost tales and mysterious legends.”

"Early Kitchen Primatives", Sunday, October 21, 2PM, Baltzer Meyer Historical Society Center, 642 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Greensburg. Free and open to the public. “Matt Durza returns for another entertaining and informative ‘show and tell’ of kitchen primitives from his extensive collection.” (Kitchen primitives are apparently colonial era kitchen tools, etc.) http://www.baltzermeyer.pa-roots.com/Pages/calendar.html

“Brilliant Corners: The Pittsburgh Beat”, Sunday, October 21, 2PM-4PM, Heid House, 201 Center Ave., Aspinwall. “In this Sunday afternoon learning session led by jazz drummer Thomas Wendt from Lighthouse Arts, Inc., and music librarian Timothy Williams, we’ll be exploring the Steel City’s jazz drumming legacy. Are you interested in jazz music and want to learn more? Join us for lively, informal gatherings where we will explore a variety of topics in jazz that will help you gain more listening enjoyment. No experience required!” https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/brilliant-corners-the-pittsburgh-beat/

“Intro to 3D”, Monday, October 22, 2PM-3PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. Preregistration required; register online: https://ptlibrary.org/event/intro-to-3d/ “Curious about what everyone’s talking about? Join us for a brief introduction to the hows and whats of a 3D printer, including an introduction to the Tinkercad and Thingiverse websites, where you can learn to create (or borrow) your own 3D designs.”

“Writing Workshop”, four Tuesdays, October 23, October 30, November 6, and November 13, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh West End. “We hope you can join us when author Dorit Sasson visits CLP-West End to lead a series of writing workshops! The author of of the award winning memoir ‘Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces’ and soon-to-be published ‘Sand and Steel: The Spiritual Journey Home’, Dorit will guide you through the writing and publishing process, saving you time and effort, and eliminating the hair pulling, angst and overwhelm that are stopping you in your tracks. Become part of an intimate and supportive group of writers, who will give you valuable feedback and the support that will keep you going!” http://www.doritsasson.com/

“The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers Book Tour”, Tuesday, October 23, 7PM-8:45PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MTLEB/ekp.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&ref=EK&refNote=TaF#10/23/2018 “The Good Neighbor, the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon. Drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, Maxwell King traces Rogers’s personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work, including a surprising decision to walk away from the show to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood with increasingly sophisticated episodes, written in collaboration with experts on childhood development. An engaging story, rich in detail, The Good Neighbor is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure, cherished by multiple generations. Maxwell King is the CEO of the Pittsburgh Foundation. After a career in journalism, including eight years as editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, King served as president of the Pittsburgh-based Heinz Endowments for nearly a decade. Mr. King will be reading from and discussing his book and answer questions from the audience. Copies of ‘The Good Neighbor’ will be available to purchase.”

“Science Fiction Book Discussion Group”, Wednesday, October 24, 7PM, Mt. Lebanon Library. “The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, ‘hard,’ and/or award winning science fiction books.” October Novel: “Footfall” by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven; Short Fiction: “Rule of the World” by Jodt Lynn Nye; “Day of the Bookworm” by Allen M. Steele. See detailed book list for the year on their website calendar: http://www.mtlebanonlibrary.org

“Screen Printing for Teens”, Wednesday, October 24, 3:30PM-5PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Sheraden. “Make something cool! Learn to use digital technology and traditional tools. Materials and equipment will be provided. This month we will show you how to make your own screen prints using an exposure unit provided by Artist Image Resource. The labs is open to students in grades 6 to 12.”

“Fantasy Make-up Lab”, Wednesday, October 24, 6:30PM-7:30PM, Sewickley Library. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SEWICKLEY/ek.cfm Grades 4 and up, $5. “Get the perfect magical makeover to go with your Halloween costume! Join us for FANTASY MAKE-UP TUTORIALS! We’ll recreate our favorite looks and try out original creations!”

“Local Author Natasha Garret: Becoming American”, Wednesday, October 24, 7PM-8:30PM, Monroeville Library. “Natasha Garrett, PhD, author of Motherlands, will read excerpts from her book and discuss changing patterns of immigration, using humor and personal stories to explore what it means to ‘become’ American and navigate languages, cultures and identities.”

“Le Nozze Di Figaro” (The Marriage of Figaro, Comic Opera), October 24, 25, 26 at 8PM, and October 27 at 2PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Chosky Theater, Purnell Center for the Arts, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. “Tickets can be purchased by calling the School of Drama box office at: 412-268-2407 or by visiting the School of Drama in person in the Purnell Center lobby. The School of Drama box office is open Monday - Friday: 12pm-5pm. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte.” http://music.cmu.edu/events/1030

“Lavender Book Club: An LGBTQ Book Discussion Group”, Thursday, October 25, 6:30PM-8PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Director’s Conference Room. “Join us to discuss contemporary and classic LGBTQ fiction and nonfiction. More information can be found at http://lavenderbook.club/. Discussions are free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. We usually have copies of the current month’s book available for you to check out at the Ask a Librarian desk on the First Floor. Discussions are held in the Director’s Conference Room on the First Floor of the Main Library on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. This book group meets every month, except for November and December. October’s book selection is 'The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood' by Richard Blanco – Multi-award-winning and openly gay poet Blanco explores his childhood in 1970s Miami and the immigrant experience, while coming to terms with his artistic and sexual identities.”

“Full Moon Hike”, Thursday, October 25, 8:30PM, Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.pittsburghparks.org/park-events “Join a naturalist for a free evening hike through Frick Park during the full moon! This is an all-ages event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This hike is rain or shine. Weather-appropriate clothes and footwear with good tread are encouraged. Hike will meet at the Frick Environmental Center. We'll be relying on moonlight for this hike, so please leave your flashlights at home.”

“Lecture and Film on Ireland’s Great Hunger”, Thursday, October 25, 6PM-8:30PM, Chatham University, Welker. “Dr. Christine Kinealy, Professor of History, and Director of Ireland's Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University will be giving a lecture following the showing of the Emmy Award-winning Documentary, "Ireland's Great Hunger and The Irish Diaspora," providing keen insight into the impact of this event both at the time in which it happened and its longer lasting effects.” https://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=23033

“Karoo Moose: No Fathers”, Thursday, October 25 through Sunday, October 28, Trust Arts Education Center, 807 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. “Karoo Moose - No Fathers takes place in a remote and impoverished village in the Karoo, South Africa, where the inhabitants are struggling to survive. A young girl kills a moose but what is the moose doing there and how did it get there? The multi-award-winning story about the disintegration of the family unit and the violation of innocence endured by so many South African children is the focus of the play that cleverly and creatively combines African story-telling and magical realism.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/59951/karoo-moose-no-fathers

Pittsburgh Musical Theater Presents “Annie”, Thursday, October 25 through Sunday, October 28, Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. “Leapin’ lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Follow Annie and her cheery spark of positivity through New York City as she searches for her parents on this fun-filled adventure of friendship. Annie is a special presentation by the students of the Richard E. Rauh Conservatory, backed by the talented CAPA Orchestra, and fully produced by the professional artists of Pittsburgh Musical Theater.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/59913/annie

Two Radio Plays: “Midnight Radio’s Frankenstein” and “The Adventures of Karate Man, Patrick Kim”, Thursday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27, Bricolage Theater, 937 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. “Fictional worlds collide when larger-than-life stories of Frankenstein and Karate Man Patrick Kim are told in old-fashioned radio play style. Pittsburgh’s own Bricolage Production Company pairs with Tel-Aviv’s Hanut31 to present this two-part limited-run engagement using Foley sound effects in front of a live studio audience.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/59972/midnight-radio-presents-larger-than-life-frankenstein-and-karate-man-patrick-kim

Ayikodans Presents “Cri des Nago”, Friday, October 26 through Sunday, October 28, August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. “Founded by internationally- renowned, Haitian- born choreographer, dancer, and educator Jeanguy Saintus Riché, Ayikodans is considered to be the premiere professional dance company of Haiti. Saintus has enabled the emergence of a new, contemporary Haitian aesthetic that, while rooted in tradition, reflects a modern Caribbean culture and creativity that would surprise many who associate the country with disaster, poverty, and helplessness.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/59965/ayikodans-cri-des-nago

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Music Theater Presents “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 7:30PM, Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center, 403 S. 11th St., Indiana, PA. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 ages 18 and under. “IUP Music Theater proudly presents the musical thriller Sweeney Todd, a story about the obsession of revenge. This semi-staged version will bring tears and laughter in the same evening. Contains violent situation and themes.” https://iuplivelyarts.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0S1N000007tpXYUAY

“Mozart in Motion with the PBT Orchestra”, Friday, October 26 through Sunday, October 28, Benedum Center, 7th St. at Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Experience Mozart’s music as muse for three works by dance icons George Balanchine and Jiří Kylián. Balanchine considered Mozart’s Divertimento No. 15 one of the finest ever written, and he named this majestic neoclassical ballet after its spirited score. Kylián’s Sechs Tänze, set to Mozart’s Six German Dances, is a comedic clash of the classical and contemporary, sophisticated and absurd, peppered with powdered wigs and dry wit. By contrast, Kylián’s profound Petite Mort juxtaposes the slow movements of two Mozart piano concertos with powerful dancing that integrates baroque dresses, fencing foils and black silks to striking effect.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/55599/mozart-in-motion-with-the-pbt-orchestra

“Healing Through Your Words Poetry Workshop”, Friday, October 26, 2PM-4PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Graphic Novels Room. “Bonita Lee Penn will present this community poetry workshop utilizing the Common Threads exhibit as a point of departure to cultivate public dialogue surrounding social divides. This writing workshop will focus how people use their faith and cultural traditions to practice self-care. You will be asked the question- how do you use your faith to heal? The art of the written word plays a principal role in addressing inequities, resistance and to teach empathy. You will share through writing how your faith helps you heal as you go about your daily activities.”

“Living Dead Meets Walking Dead: Zombies in Pittsburgh”, Friday, October 26, 6PM-9PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. $14, 10% discount for members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/zombies-in-pittsburgh “Think you know zombies? Think again. Join the History Center for a night . . . of the living dead. Dive into Pittsburgh’s zombie connections, hear all about the Smithsonian’s work to collect zombie history, meet icons of the local zombie film tradition, grab a zombie cocktail, and walk away with a (fake) zombie bite. Smithsonian curator Eric Jentsch will discuss zombies in pop culture, including the National Museum of American History’s recent work with AMC’s The Walking Dead. Hear from cast and crew members who worked with Pittsburgh history maker George Romero. Enjoy a complimentary zombie-themed cocktail courtesy of Wigle Whiskey. Walk away with your very own zombie bite wound, courtesy of the Douglas Education Center’s Special Effects Makeup Program. Make your own zombie movie poster. Admission to the full History Center, including the blockbuster Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission exhibition and Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation, which features the work of George Romero. Zombie garb and Halloween costumes encouraged! Prize awarded to the most creative or ghoulish costume of the night!”

“Canvas and Color Teen Paint Night”, Friday, October 26, 6:30PM-8PM, Baldwin Borough Library, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/B/BALDWIN/EK.cfm?zeeOrg=BALDWIN “Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join local artist Michelle and learn how to paint a 9x12 canvas piece of artwork! Techniques are taught using acrylic paint to create a take-home masterpiece ready to hang!”

“Designing for the Laser” Friday, October 26, 5PM-6:30PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Learn how to use free 2D design software (Inkscape) to create three-dimentional projects to be cut on the laser. This class with cover all the basics of the software and the best tools for using with the laser cutter. You will also learn techniques for designing pieces to fit together. Workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop.”

“Smoothie Making 101”, Saturday, October 27, 11AM-12PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Woods Run. “Smoothies are a great, tasty way to pack a lot of nutrients into your diet! In this practical workshop you will learn how to make a variety of smoothies that will help you meet your daily goals as well as keep you fuller for longer. Most smoothies are made with a variety of fruits, but during this workshop you will learn how to add vegetables to your smoothies without compromising the taste. You will also receive information on how to eat a well-balanced diet, and how to limit added sugars in order to boost your health and well-being. This workshop will be led by a Power Up Nutritionist from Adagio Health. It is targeted at adults, but accompanying children and teens are also welcome.”

“Halloween Night Hike”, Saturday, October 27, 7PM-8:30PM, Raccoon Creek State Park, Recreation Hall, Cabin Rd., Hookstown. Free. “Join us as we venture along the dark and spooky trails around the Rec Hall as we listen and strain to see the creatures of the night. We'll also learn about the nightlife in the park associated with Halloween and tell a few ghost stories about the park. After the hike, we will be handing out candy at the historic CCC cabins for the kids, and roasting marshmallow around the fire. Remember to bring a flashlight and a friend! This hike is about 1 mile and slower paced to be family friendly.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/halloween_night_hike_3338#.W7E63i_Myi4

“Fundamentals of Hand Sewing”, Saturday, October 27, 12PM-2PM, Prototype PGH, 460 Melwood Ave Ste 208, Pittsburgh. Donations requested. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundamentals-of-hand-sewing-tickets-49602077148 “Join us for a hand sewing workshop and learn how to sew basic patching, hems, seams, up-cycling and embroidery.”

“An Evening of Tales and Hauntings”, Saturday, October 27, 6:30PM-8:30PM, Vicary Mansion, 1235 3rd Ave., Freedom. “Sponsored by BC Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation. Guest speakers from 'Spiritual Approach to Ghost Hunting' and 'Legends and Lores' will begin their presentations at 6:45pm. Supporting organizations are 'Center for Unexplained Phenomena' and 'Paranormal Research Organization of Freedom' will provide information on reportedly haunted local sites. Please bring your chair and stories to share while sitting by the fireside.” https://www.facebook.com/events/757945661083378/

“Spot the Scam: Misinformation Online and How to Protect Yourself”, Saturday, October 27, 2:30PM-4:30PM, Carnegie Library Pittsburgh Downtown and Business Branch. “Misinformation abounds on the internet, and when money is involved, falling for false information can have dire personal consequences. We’ll talk about common online scams related to jobs, businesses and politics, and why we fall for them. Test your scam spotting skills with a group and learn how to protect your information online.”

“The Elusive Bigfoot”, Saturday, October 27, 1PM-3PM, Caldwell Memorial Library, Derry. Preregistration required; call 724-695-5765. “Stan Gordon began investigating reports of Bigfoot sightings in Pennsylvania in the late 1960’s. Since then, he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses who claim to have encountered these strange hairy creatures. Sightings of Bigfoot continue to take place yearly in PA and across the country. Why then have no bodies ever been found? Could Bigfoot be something other than an undiscovered animal species? You will hear about some of the strangest Bigfoot incidents ever documented in this illustrated lecture. Stan will also present startling details of Bigfoots and UFOs seen together, Bigfoot tracks that suddenly vanish from trails, and government interest in these episodes. Stan Gordon is the author of three books including his latest Astonishing Encounters, and is the producer of the award winning UFO video documentary, Kecksburg: The Untold Story.”

“Origami Paper Crafts Workshop”, Saturday, October 27, 1PM-2PM, Dormont Library, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; call 412-531-8754. “By popular demand, our Origami Paper Crafts workshops will be continuing! Sessions are held on the fourth Saturday of each month from 1-2 PM. This program is open to adults, teens, and children 3rd grade and up.”

“Meadowcroft’s Fall Finale and Taffy Pull”, Saturday, October 27, 12PM-5PM, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, 401 Meadowcroft Rd., Avella. All activities included with regular admission except the taffy pull, which is $3 extra and available with reservations; call 724-587-3412. “Spend an autumn afternoon outside celebrating the final day of Meadowcroft’s milestone 50th season! Join us for a day of special, fall-themed programming. Cooking demonstrations in the Hamilton Log House. Cornhusk crafting in 18th century frontier area. Atlatl throwing in Monongahela Indian Village. Bring your sweet tooth to Meadowcroft’s taffy pulling parties! Parties will be held on the half-hour at the King House. There is a $3 fee per participant in addition to regular admission. Space is limited, so please call 724-587-3412 to reserve your spot in a taffy-pulling party!” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/meadowcrofts-fall-finale-2018

Concert, “Bočiai”, Sunday, October 28, 2PM-3PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Quiet Reading Room. “Bočiai means ‘ancestors’ in Lithuanian, which is one of the oldest languages in the world. The singing group is sponsored by the Lithuanian Citizens Society of Western Pennsylvania, and the choir has helped to keep alive Lithuanian culture in our region for more than a century. Bočiai’s program is interactive and requires help from audience members. With the use of simple props and even simpler dance steps, Bočiai will bring to life stories about work, battle and romance from the land of amber. Listeners will have a chance to try out a few words in an ancient language and learn a few things about a small country where singing is as much a part of daily life as breathing.”

“Women’s Institute Distinguished Speaker Series: An evening with Magda Brown, Holocaust Survivor”, Sunday, October 28, 7PM-8:30PM, Chatham University, Eddy Theater. Free and open to the public. “Magda Brown is from Miskolc, Hungary. In 1944, when she was 17 years old, she was deported on one of the final transports to Auschwitz-Birkenau with her entire family. Her parents died in gas chambers. Her brother was the only other family member to survive; he served in the Hungarian military’s Jewish labor force and was captured and imprisoned by the Russian army. In August of 1944, she was deported to Munchmuhle, Stadt Allendorf, Germany, where she worked in an ammunition factory that produced bombs and rockets.. In March 1945, she was sent on a death march from the factory for three days. She was eventually liberated in a nearby forest by the Sixth Armored Division of the US Army. In 1946, she came to America and settled in Chicago.” https://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=22940

“Words and Pictures: Jason Reynolds”, Sunday, October 28, 2:30PM-4PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Lecture Hall. “Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, National Book Award Honoree, a Kirkus Award winner, a two time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award Winner, and the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors. Jason comes to Pittsburgh with ‘Lu’, the fourth and final book in the popular Track series, a follow up to Ghost, Patina, and Sunny. His best-selling books include ‘Long Way Down’, ‘When I Was the Greatest’, and ‘Boy in the Black Suit’. A book signing will follow the program in the Children’s Department of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Books will be available for sale before and after the lecture from Classic Lines.”

“The Great Library Ghost Hunt for Teens”, Monday, October 29, 3PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Teen Space, Pittsburgh. 6th grade and up. “Meet in the Teen Space to try your hand at some actual ghost-hunting techniques! See how each tool works, learn some background on ghost-hunting, and then check the library for ghosts!”

“Hello Neighbor: Helping Refugees in Pittsburgh”, Monday, October 29, 7PM-8:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A, Pittsburgh. “Hello Neighbor—a local nonprofit founded in 2017—is a new kind of mentorship program. Neighbors, people like you, are matched with a recently resettled refugee family who has been in Pittsburgh between 6 months and 5 years to support and guide them in their new lives. The group facilitates educational training and a robust calendar of community events that includes monthly potlucks and experiences at different places around Pittsburgh. Join us for an informational program that focuses on how Hello Neighbor started and how you can get involved.”

“The Creeps: A Middle Grade Horror Book Club”, Tuesday, October 30, 6:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Maker Space. 6-8 grade. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MTLEB/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=MTLEB “For those who enjoy being afraid...A new book club open to all middle schoolers! Meeting the last Tuesday of each month in the Maker Space. This month we will be reading ‘The Lost Boy’ by Greg Ruth. Please contact Katie to reserve your copy of the book!”

“Art of Mosaic”, Tuesday, October 30, 6PM-8PM, Prototype PGH, 460 Melwood Ave. Ste 208, Pittsburgh. Donations requested. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-mosaic-tickets-50418672607 “Come explore and learn the ancient art of mosaic and the process of creating your own mosaic imagery in glass. In this introductory workshop, you will choose from a variety of provided patterns (or design your own) and an assortment of glass and glass colors. Learn how to use mosaic tools. Inspired by the Byzantine style, the finished piece will look great hanging on a wall! Bring a notebook for sketches and note taking (optional).”

Concert, “Sha Wang, Piano”, Wednesday, October 31, 3PM, Duquesne University, Room 206, Mary Pappert School of Music, 408 Magee St, Pittsburgh. Free admission. https://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/music/calendar-of-events http://shawang.net

“Cathedral by Candlelight”, Wednesday, October 31, 7PM-9PM, Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. Free. “Want to experience something different this year for Halloween instead of the standard “trick-or-treaters”? Walk back in time with us into the depths of the Forest Cathedral with an historical character from the past. Come view the ancient forest as we walk beneath the giants by candlelight. Either a French Marine from the 1750’s who saw these massive trees 250 years ago, or a lumberman from the 1800’s will be there to guide us. Candy and hot chocolate will be served at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom. Bring your flashlights!” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/cathedral_by_candlelight_4343#.W7F38S_Myi4

*******Road Trips**********

Maryland:

“Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore”, Wednesday, October 3 through Tuesday, October 9. “Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore celebrates the rich maritime traditions of the Chesapeake Bay and the contributions of Marylanders to the defense of the nation. The USAF Thunderbirds' jets and other aircraft will be on display on the Martin State Airport tarmac and in the skies over Fort McHenry and Middle Branch on October 6 and 7 while U.S., Canadian and British Navy vessels will be ready for boarding visitors to the Inner Harbor, Fells Point and Locust Point throughout the week and weekend. Enjoy Fleet Week Festival, a free, family-oriented festival throughout Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Catch the wind and join Historic Ships in Baltimore, Sail Baltimore, the City and State along with many partners for the Second Biennial Fleet Week!” https://www.visitmaryland.org/things-to-do/fleet-week

“Fort Frederick in the Civil War”, Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7, 10AM- 4PM, Fort Frederick, 11115 Fort Frederick Rd., Big Pool, MD. “To commemorate Fort Frederick’s role in the American Civil War, reenactors will assemble for a weekend of living history demonstrations and tactics demonstrations. Park entrance fees apply.” http://www.friendsoffortfrederick.info/calendar.htm

Philadelphia:

“Terror Behind the Walls”, now through Saturday, November 10, Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia. “A massive haunted house inside a real prison. One of America’s scariest Halloween attractions.” http://www.easternstate.org/halloween/

“Revolutionary Germantown Festival”, Saturday, October 6, 10AM-4PM, Germantown neighborhood in Philadelphia. Free admission. “The Revolutionary Germantown Festival is a neighborhood-wide event honoring the legacy of the Battle of Germantown. The Battle was the first planned attack by the American army during the Revolutionary War and aimed at liberating Philadelphia from British control. Eleven of Historic Germantown’s sites were involved in the October 4, 1777 Battle, with Cliveden as the main stage. The tradition of remembering the Battle through reenactment dates to the 150th anniversary in 1927, where people dressed in their ancestors’ clothing to show their connections to the historic event. Today, the festival tells the diverse stories of everyone involved, from General George Washington, to Ned Hector, an African American Patriot teamster, and even the pacifist Quakers who got caught in the cross-fire. The Revolutionary Germantown Festival has programming for all ages. This event is free and open to the public as an effort to engage the neighborhood in its own profound history.” http://www.revolutionarygermantown.org

“Garden Railways Tour”, Sunday, October 7, homes throughout central Pennsylvania. $10 per person, ages 6 and up. “Enjoy an exclusive, self-guided tour of operating model trains in various outdoor and garden settings. Plan your afternoon and choose from among the stops on this year’s 12th annual tour.” https://rrmuseumpa.org/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Railways-Tour-2018-Flyer-Ticket-Request-rfs.pdf

“Market Faire and Rendezvous Living History Weekend”, Saturday, October 27, and Sunday, October 28, 10AM-4PM, Jacobsburg Historical Society, 402 Henry Rd., Nazareth. “Fur Trade Era encampment, 18th c. Market Faire, Early American Arts and Crafts exhibits with demonstrations. Open Hearth Cooking – Children’s Games – Food. PA Longrifle Museum, J. Joseph Henry House, Summer Kitchen and Grounds, open to the public, Sat., Oct. 27, 2018: 10 am-4 pm and Sun., Oct. 28, 2018: 12 pm–4 pm.” http://www.jacobsburghistory.com/events/

West Virginia:

“Salute to our Veterans and First Responders Air Show”, Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, Yeager Airport, 100 Airport Rd., Charleston, WV. Plane and helicopter rides are available to the public with reservations. Details here: https://yeagerairport.com/airshows/