November 2018 Events
This is my event list for November 2018 for the greater Pittsburgh area and beyond. At the bottom of the list are a few select events happening in other cities, in a section headed "Road Trips". As always, please doublecheck the details of any event you plan to attend, in case of mistakes, typos and cancellations. If it's useful to you, please spread the word! The more people it helps, the more worthwhile it is to compile. I hope this time especially some of the local happenings will help to connect us. And maybe even to help us learn a bit about some of our neighbors right here in Pittsburgh who might have different cultures and traditions than our own. Hooray for Pittsburgh and all the wonderful people here who make it a fantastic place to live!Look to the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh for updates on vigils, solidarity events, ways to help, advice for how to talk to kids about terror attacks, and tons of other useful info, updated frequently: https://jewishpgh.org/ You will be amazed.
“Pittsburgh Project Owlnet”, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, now through Tuesday, December 4, Sewickley Heights Borough Park. “As usual, the public is invited to observe the owl banding process (DISCLAIMER: We can make no guarantees you will see us band an owl when you visit, but we can assure you, you won't see it if you don't!). However, fall 2018 is predicted to be a good flight year for Saw-whets in the East! We plan to attempt owl banding three nights a week (Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday) weather permitting, from October 9th through December 4th. The banding "station" is set up at the picnic tables next to the main parking lot for Sewickley Heights Borough Park, which is at the terminus of Hallaway Road (off fern Hollow Rd.). We always arrive to set up the nets about an hour before dark, and we check for owls continually from dark until midnight. The nets themselves are located along Pine Tree Trail about a quarter of a mile from the parking lot. There are no facilities at the park, but there is a very convenient convenience store located just a few miles away at the Mt. Nebo exit off I-79!” https://www.aviary.org/Project-Owlnet
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
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
Exhibit, “Paradox: The Body in the Age of AI”, now 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
Exhibit, “Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper”, now 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
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
Exhibit, “Beyond”, now through Sunday, November 11, downtown in the Cultural District. Free tickets required; available here: https://www.trustarts.org/production/59980/list_performances "Beyond is an immersive, audiovisual installation by Barcelona-based research studio Playmodes that explores relationships between space, time, and perception. A geometrical architecture transforms space into a container for the abstract language of light and sound. Beyond is also a study on visual and auditory perspective. Inside a long tunnel, vanishing points are made visible, creating an effect of endless depth and monumental scale. This perspective is enhanced through sound, as Playmodes invites us to “travel without moving” in a collision between inner and outer, darkness and light, death and life.”
“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
“Growing Careers Series – Manufacturing and the Trades”, Thursday, November 1, 6PM-7:30PM, Carnegie Library Main Library, Oakland. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/growing-careers-series-manufacturing/ “Join us for a series of panel discussions on some of the fastest growing industries in Pittsburgh! Each week will feature a different hot industry: Manufacturing, Technology, The Arts, and Healthcare. Attend one or all four sessions to hear first-hand from people working or providing training in these four industries. A recent story on National Public Radio reported that people are choosing college over vocational careers, leading to high-paying trade jobs going unfilled. This evening will feature a panel of people in different areas of the industry. In addition to having a great job outlook, this industry is also favorable for those with barriers to employment such as incarceration or periods of time out of the workforce.”
“Author Robin Sloan”, Thursday, November 1, 5PM-6PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, College of Fine Arts, Room CFA-111. “Robin Sloan is an author and technologist. His first novel, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, was a New York Times Best Seller, translated into more than twenty languages. The paperback edition of his latest novel, Sourdough, was released in September 2018. Robin’s next novel is being written in collaboration with an AI. Robin experiments with, and writes about, computational tools for text generation and manipulation. He calls himself a ‘media inventor’: someone, he writes, ‘primarily interested in content (words, pictures, ideas) who also experiments with new tools and new formats.’ Unsatisfied with the formats available to them by default, 'media inventors feel compelled to make the content and the container’.” https://soa.cmu.edu/events/2018/11/1/robin-sloan-steiner-lecture-in-creative-inquiry-cfa-111
Screening, “1984”, Thursday, November 1, 7PM-10PM, Carnegie Stage, 25 W. Main St., Carnegie. $5. “In an age of alternative facts and challenges to civil liberties, the 34 year old film seems new again, and the term 'dystopian future' seems to have come to pass. Please join Jump Cut Theater and Carnegie Stage -Off the Wall Productions on Nov 1st, 2018, as we screen this necessary and unflinching work in solidarity with those like Winston Smith (the late John Hurt), who love – and in loving, resist. Immediately following the film, we will be joined by award-winning cartoonist Rob Rogers, John Gisleson, partner at Morgan, Lewis, and Bockius, and Brenda Lee Green of the ACLU of Pennsylvania for a discussion on free speech. THE FILM: After The Atomic War the world is divided into three states. London is a city in Oceania, ruled by a party who has total control over all its citizens. Winston Smith is one of the bureaucrats, rewriting history in one of the departments. One day he commits the crime of falling in love with Julia. They try to escape Big Brother's listening and viewing devices, but, of course, nobody can really escape...” https://www.facebook.com/events/619032628492758/
Little Lake Theater Presents “The Lion in Winter”, Thursday, November 1 through Saturday, November 17, 8PM, Little Lake Theater, 500 Lakeside Dr. South, Canonsburg. Ages 13 and up. “Brimming with sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons, ‘The Lion in Winter’ is a modern day classic. Comedic in tone, dramatic in action – The Plantagenet family are locked in a free for all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison, since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II. Let out only for holidays, she leads her family in a fight for control of the kingdom.” https://www.littlelake.org/the-lion-in-winter
“Pittsburgh Police Chess Club”, Mondays, 3PM, Brookline Library; Tuesdays, 5PM, Hazelwood Library; Thursdays, 3PM, Sheraden Library; 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.”
“Zelienople Library Presents Carl Roberston, PhD,”, Thursday, November 1, 7PM, Zelienople Area Library. $8. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zelienople-library-presents-tickets-43630065701?aff=ebapi “Carl Roberston, PhD, Colonial and Early American Historian, will provide a presentation on George Washington's First Mission. Meet the author at Book Signing to follow presentation.”
“Pittsburgh Area Pogo Meetup”, Thursday, November 1 and Thursday, November 15, 4PM-6PM, Community Forge, 1256 Franklin Ave., Wlkinsburg. Free. “Pogoers of all ages and skills are invited to come hang out and bounce with us at the Xpogo HQ in Wilkinsburg, PA! Whether you're trying to learn the sport or want to share tricks and get tips on your progression, you're welcome to join us on the first and third Thursday of each month through November. We will have pogo sticks of all sizes available for you to try, or you can bring your own. Xpogo pros will join on occasion as well. This is completely free and open to anyone who is interested.” https://www.forge.community
“First Man: An Evening with James R. Hansen”, Thursday, November 1, 7PM-9PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. $15, with discount for members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/first-man “Join the Heinz History Center for an evening with James R. Hansen, author of “First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong” and co-producer on the feature film of the same name starring Ryan Gosling. As the only authorized biographer of Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the moon, Hansen will share insights into his relationship with Armstrong, his work to research Armstrong’s career and the history of the Apollo program, and his recent work on the 'First Man' movie. Tickets to this blockbuster evening include admission to the full History Center, including the Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission exhibition’s display of the command module Columbia in which Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins returned to Earth following their history-making journey in 1969. Copies of ‘First Man’ will be available for sale, and Hansen will sign copies of the book following the program. Attendees may also take advantage of a cash bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.”
“Club Otaku- Teen Anime Club”, Thursdays in November (except November 22), 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!”
“Meet Geologist Jeff: The Geode Guy”, Thursday, November 1, 6:30PM-7:30PM, Baldwin Borough Library, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/B/BALDWIN/EK.cfm?zeeOrg=BALDWIN “It’s your chance to meet Geologist Jeff Smith, a.k.a. The Geode Guy, who will be visiting our library to present a hands-on, interactive earth science program about rock groups and minerals with a special emphasis on geodes! His hands-on program will take students to Mexico and underground to an active geode mine and provide them the opportunity to view crystals and geodes. Geodes, ranging from $3 to $7, will be available for purchase at the conclusion of the program.”
“Inkspotters Teen Writing Group”, Thursdays in November (except November 22), 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.”
“Cyber Issues at Home”, Thursday, November 1, 6:30PM-8PM, Mars Library. Preregistration required; call 724-625-9048. “Are you concerned about your online information? Are you a parent wanting to protect your children from threats? Do you want to learn ways to protect your identity and information? Register now if you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions. All attendees will learn about cyber threats - their history, current statues, and future threats. Attendees will also discover ways to protect their information and their role in online security.”
“Talking Comics”, Thursday, November 1, 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.”
Opening Reception, “Tactile Art Exhibit Somatosensory 2018: Relating to the Senses”, Friday, November 2, 5PM-7PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Exhibit runs through Friday, December 7. “Striving to offer a fully immersive experience for all art lovers, CLP-LBPH is hosting Somatosensory 2018: our second annual tactile art show done in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors. The show will feature 14 works by local artists along with a recorded statement from each sculptor, presenting a multi-sensory interpretation of each piece.”
“3D Printing 101” , Friday, November 2, 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.”
“CMU Libraries Speaker Series: Ingrid Schaffner and Elizabeth Tufts Brown”, Friday, November 2, 12PM-2PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Posner Center, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cmu-libraries-speaker-series-ingrid-schaffner-and-elizabeth-tufts-brown-tickets-50540754758 “Hear curator Ingrid Schaffner and archivist Elizabeth Tufts Brown speak about the Carnegie International: the history, the artists, the files, the research that make this exhibition a vital resource and entity. A lunch reception with the speakers will follow the talk. All events are open to the public and admission is free.”
“Día de Los Muertos in the Here and Now with Tree of Life Altar”, Friday, November 2, 7PM-10PM, Irma Freeman Center for the Imagination, 5006 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Here and Now exhibition with Special musical guests Merce and the Dads. ‘Here and Now’ is a curated group Pop up exhibition including the work of John Belue, Norman Brown, Sean Coffery, Emily O’Donnell, Doug Eberhadt, Noah Rectenwald and Marco Sanchez. These works include painting, photography, printmaking and experimental media. The works of these artists were chosen among a large body of submitted artwork. The work varies in scope from chemical interfaces with paint, printed black and white analogue photographs, found materials, such as old photographs, large steel and wooden doors, to Day of the Dead illustrations and lithography. Art activity includes making Day of the Dead dioramas. All donations will go to families of victims from the Tree of Life Synagogue. We will have a community altar to remember the victims and other loved ones who have passed on. Patrons are encouraged to bring offerings of flowers, photographs, mementos, artwork and candles (in glass). We feel the pain of our friends and family as this tight knit community was torn asunder. We bring this opportunity for healing and remembrance. This special memorial will stay up throughout the exhibition.” https://www.facebook.com/events/1195217067313986/
“Androcles and The Lion”, Friday, November 2 through Saturday, November 10, Trust Arts Education Center, 807 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. $24. Ages 7 and up. “A suspenseful tale as old as time itself. Even if you know the story, this version is a new experience that is told as the audience reclines in hammocks under a radiant sky. Androcles is a slave who must escape after being accused of theft. He flees to into the burning sun of the Libyan desert. So many creatures and sounds live in the desert. And in the middle of the pitch-dark night, a roar sounds so loudly that Androcles’ heart freezes. Experience this tale of danger, deception and kindness in this unexpected and immersive story.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/59750/androcles-and-the-lion
“Espaæce”, Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. $35. “Along with his Compagnie 111, Aurélien Bory has gained a reputation as a poet of space and a wizard of staging--an artist capable of blending elements of dance, music, magic, and circus in his visual theater. Created from the essay Species of Space – Espèces d’espace by French writer Georges Perec, Espæce represents another innovative step on Bory’s artistic path. The presence of acrobats, dancers, actors, and singers correctly signals an unusual approach to the theatrical scene. Bory’s ‘space’ includes a colossal but infinitely flexible wall, paper pages of the famous text, and the manipulation of an arsenal of mathematical tools. With acrobat Guilhem Benoit, dancer Mathieu Desseigne Ravel, contortionist Katell Le Brenn, opera singer Claire Lafilliatre, and actor Olivier Martin Salvan, Bory has composed a tribute to Perec’s unique humor and pathos. Orphaned at a tender age following the death of his father in war and his mother’s deportation to Auschwitz, Perec presents a jigsaw puzzle of faded memories, allusions, voids, and absences.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/60100/espaece-a-piece-by-aurelien-bory
“Kelsey Robinson and Di-ay Battad”, Friday, November 2, 8PM, KST’s Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Tickets are “pay what makes you happy”: https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/kelsey-robinson-asia-lae-bey-and-di-ay-battad/ “Multidisciplinary artists Kelsey Robinson and Di-ay Battad team up for a creative residency that responds to Heinz History Center’s ongoing exhibition “From Slavery to Freedom.” Throughout the month, their research involves the collection of field recording, oral histories, video documentation and writing. The result is a pop-up exhibition—the prototype for a large-scale installation—that employs performance art, film, storytelling and artifacts to map histories of migration, immigration and freedom. This in-progress performance is part of a KST Fresh Works Residency, which provides artists with space, resources and support to explore new ideas and launch new projects.”
“Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical”, Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 11, McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. $18. All ages. “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical follows a young group of hippies fighting the establishment, dodging the drafts, getting high, living and loving in New York City. It’s 1967: the Vietnam War raging and the Age of Aquarius is dawning. Claude, his best friend Berger, their roommate Sheila, and their Tribe of friends struggle to balance the demands of the harsh and violent world with their dream for a more beautiful and peaceful world. When Claude receives his draft notice, he must decide whether to join his friends in resisting the draft, or bow to the pressures of society and his conservative parents, thereby sacrificing his ideals and, possibly, his life. Hair was a sensation when it premiered in 1967, as it brought the counterculture movement into the theatre and the national spotlight. The issues the show brings up — alienation, civil disobedience, youthful defiance — continue to timelessly resonate today.” https://mckeesportlittletheater.com/
Prime Stage Theatre Presents “Of Mice and Men”, Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 11, New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh. “Prime Stage Theatre’s 22nd season—'The Season of Courage'–opens on November 2 with John Steinbeck’s classic story Of Mice and Men. Audience members will share the desire for the American dream with two migrant workers in California who grasp for a place to call their own. Western Pennsylvania native and veteran actor Corey Rieger, now a stage and screen actor in Los Angeles, returns to Pittsburgh to play the role of George Milton. Director is Scott P. Calhoon. Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the play being honored with the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award as we partner with The National Steinbeck Center, an organization dedicated to Steinbeck’s creative legacy: to participate, to inspire, to educate, and to understand one another.” https://newhazletttheater.org
“Hot Jam”, Friday, November 2, 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
“Plant Pursuit: Fall Colors”, Saturday. November 3, 10AM-12PM, Devil’s Hollow, 193 Sevin Rd., Sewickley. $5. Preregistration required; register online: https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/plant-pursuit-fall-colors/ “Formerly Bountiful Botany. Take a walk with one of our trained education staff as we identify a portion of the botanical diversity that can be found growing in our green spaces. Today we’ll focus on the fall colors of Devil’s Hollow. Wear good hiking shoes and bring a camera and your favorite field guide if you have them. Programs run for 2 hours, rain or shine, and are held once per season.”
“GPS Nature Mystery Game”, Saturday, November 3, 1PM-2:30PM, Latodami Nature Center. Free. Ages 8 and up. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/np-gps-nature-mystery-game/2953 “Be a nature sleuth and have a great time as you solve the mystery of the disappearing switcheroo naka. Bring your smart phone or hand-held GPS unit to follow the clues and to play along with us. All individuals attending the program must be registered. A parent or guardian must accompany their children. Dress well for outdoor activity,”
“Exploring the Night Sky”, Saturday, November 3, 7PM-9PM, White Oak Park, McKeesport. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/wo-exploring-the-night-sky/2775 “A short walk with moderate elevation change to the viewing area. 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!”
“Celebrate the Parks Native American Heritage”, Saturday, November 3, 7PM, Harrison Hills Park; Saturday, November 10, 4PM, Latodami Nature Center; and Saturday, November 17,7PM, Round Hill Farm. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “Sit back, learn and relax to Cherokee and Seneca Flute songs and stories and see some cultural displays. Get a chance to talk and interact with members of Echoes of the Four Directions and learn about the diversity of Native American culture.”
“Pierogie Fest”, Saturday, November 3, 11AM-4PM, St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3455 California Ave., Pittsburgh. Seven kinds of pierigies and 3 kinds of soup! http://www.saintgeorgepittsburgh.org/Documents/PierogieFest2018.pdf
Pittsburgh Opera Presents “Hansel and Gretel”, November 3, 6, 9, and 11, Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Pittsburgh. “Based on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, Englebert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel is a fantastical story of a young brother and sister who must navigate an enchanted forest full of twists, turns, and one wicked witch. Siblings Hansel and Gretel are poor peasants. In a major parenting fail, their mother sends them to forage for strawberries in a haunted forest. They get lost and spend the night in the woods. The next morning, they stumble upon a gingerbread house inhabited by a witch who imprisons them. It will take all their wits to escape before she eats them! Since its premiere in 1893 this beloved opera has enjoyed great success. With Humperdinck’s sweeping score, this whimsical operatic confection is sure to delight both adults and children. Hansel and Gretel is an opera which makes an equally good date night, girls’ night out, and family outing. Originally written in German, Pittsburgh Opera will be performing it in English.” https://www.pittsburghopera.org/show/hansel-gretel
“Birds of Prey Hike”, Saturday, November 3, 2PM-4PM, Harrison Hills Park, Environmental Learning Center. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/hh-birds-of-prey-hike/2783 “Approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Join a Park Ranger for a hike and learn about the local birds of prey you may see along the way. Expect to spend two hours on the trail with regular stops to attempt to view raptors. Bring water and wear hiking shoes.”
“Star Parties”, Saturday, November 3, Mingo Creek Park Observatory; and Saturday, November 10 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.”
“Historic Pittsburgh Fair”, Saturday, November 3, 11AM-2PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. “Join us and celebrate Historic Pittsburgh with a day full of activities! Explore historical treasures from the collections of local universities, museums, historical societies, libraries and non-profits. Grab some friends and play Pittsburgh Trivia, sign your team up: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/team-trivia-at-the-historic-pittsburgh-fair/. Learn how to preserve your own family and historical materials. Make buttons and collages with historic photos and ephemera. Get one-on-one preservation, archiving, and digital archiving advice from professional archivists, sign up here. Stop by Home Movie Day.” https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/historic-pittsburgh-fair-2/
“Home Movie Day”, Saturday, November 3, 10AM-4:30PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. 10AM-12PM: film drop-off and inspection; 12PM-4:30PM: Screenings. “Have any old home movies hiding in a closet or the attic? When was the last time you took a look at them? Disinter some of those old 8mm, Super 8mm and 16mm reels and drop by Pittsburgh Home Movie Day 2018. Film archivists will be available to give you free advice on the condition of your films and, if possible, we’ll screen them for a local audience interested in YOUR celluloid memories!”
“Home Movie Day”, Saturday, November 3, 10AM-4:30PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. 10AM-12PM: film drop-off and inspection; 12PM-4:30PM: Screenings. “Have any old home movies hiding in a closet or the attic? When was the last time you took a look at them? Disinter some of those old 8mm, Super 8mm and 16mm reels and drop by Pittsburgh Home Movie Day 2018. Film archivists will be available to give you free advice on the condition of your films and, if possible, we’ll screen them for a local audience interested in YOUR celluloid memories!”
“Street Angel vs Ninjatech Release Party w/ Jim Rugg”, Saturday, November 3, 7PM-9PM, Copacetic Comics Company, 3138 Dobson St., 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh. “Join us THIS Saturday, November 3, from 7 to 9pm, to celebrate the release of Street Angel vs. Ninjatech, the final volume in this year's series of original hardcover Street Angel comics from Image. Jim Rugg will be on hand to celebrate the completion of this run, and, in addition to signing books and discussing his work, he will bringing along his latest batch of exclusive limited edition zines and more – PLUS he will be bringing a (very) limited number of FREE prints and posters – first come first served!” https://www.facebook.com/events/2070556666317288/
"Guy Fawkes Night", Saturday, November 3, 6PM-9PM, Hartwood Acres Park, Stables Complex. $15 advance tickets or $20 at the door, free for ages 17 and under. 6PM-6.30PM Children are invited to Hartwood Stables to make a 'Guy" for the bonfire from old clothes, sack cloth, string and straw. 6.30PM Guy Fawkes Parade. Guy Fawkes will be paraded from the stables to the bonfire. All are invited to switch on your phone flashlight (torch) and follow on behind! Guy Fawkes will then be placed upon the top of the bonfire. 6.45PM The Bonfire will be lit! 6.30PM - 8.30PM Traditional bonfire night activities." Learn all about the UK's Guy Fawkes Day holiday and all the planned activities here: https://bacpgh.z2systems.com/np/clients/bacpgh/event.jsp;jsessionid=2EABE446D940C262BC30023AF26EB28E-n1?event=814
"Guy Fawkes Night", Saturday, November 3, 6PM-9PM, Hartwood Acres Park, Stables Complex. $15 advance tickets or $20 at the door, free for ages 17 and under. 6PM-6.30PM Children are invited to Hartwood Stables to make a 'Guy" for the bonfire from old clothes, sack cloth, string and straw. 6.30PM Guy Fawkes Parade. Guy Fawkes will be paraded from the stables to the bonfire. All are invited to switch on your phone flashlight (torch) and follow on behind! Guy Fawkes will then be placed upon the top of the bonfire. 6.45PM The Bonfire will be lit! 6.30PM - 8.30PM Traditional bonfire night activities." Learn all about the UK's Guy Fawkes Day holiday and all the planned activities here: https://bacpgh.z2systems.com/np/clients/bacpgh/event.jsp;jsessionid=2EABE446D940C262BC30023AF26EB28E-n1?event=814
Yabin Wang Dance Presents “The Moon Opera”, Saturday, November 3, 8PM, Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. “Yabin Wang is China’s superstar. One of the most promising and pioneering choreographers in contemporary dance in China, her work was commissioned by English National Ballet and was performed by the company at Sadler’s Wells for their prestigious She Said series. Westerners know her best for her incredible dance in the film House of Flying Daggers. In her newest work, Moon Opera, she has collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team of award-winning designers and composers to unveil a dramatic modern-day story of an artist. Through the lens of Chinese culture, contemporary dance tells the story of a Peking Opera performer struggling between her dreams of artistic stardom and the harsh realities of maintaining her traditional role as a woman in society.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/59601/yabin-wang-dance
“Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter”, Saturday, November 3, 10AM-12PM, 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-november-3 “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.”
“Audacious Pioneers; The Ladies of Section 14”, 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/
“Teen Book and Lunch Club”, Saturday, November 3, 12PM-1PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. “Grades 6 and up. Join us the first Saturday of the month for a pizza lunch and book discussion! Nov. 3: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.”
“Guided Tour: Destination Moon”, Saturdays in November, 11AM-12PM and 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
“Italian Prisoners of War in Pennsylvania, 1944-1945”, Saturday, November 3, 3PM-5PM, Heinz History Center, Detre Library and Archives, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with admission. “During World War II, the U.S. government interned more than 1,200 captured Italian soldiers at the Letterkenny Army Ordnance Depot near Chambersburg, Pa. These troops collaborated with the United States in a collective effort to defeat the Axis powers. They formed the 321st Italian Quartermaster Battalion, and their work consisted mainly of stocking and shipping materials — ammunition, military vehicles, weapons, and machinery parts — to war fronts in the European and Pacific theaters of operation. For entertainment, the soldiers formed an orchestra, a band, and several soccer teams. As a sign of their faith, they built a chapel and bell tower that are still used today. Countless Italian Americans provided them emotional and material support, and many forged deep friendships with Pennsylvanians from all over the Commonwealth. Indeed, after the war, a few even married their sweethearts and returned to live in the United States. Explore this fascinating story during this special program in the History Center’s Detre Library and Archives. Oral histories from surviving POWs, memoirs and photographs generously donated by family members of ex-prisoners, and rich information newly available from archival material in Italy, aided by documents found in the U.S., make this historical experience come alive more than 70 years later.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/italian-prisoners-war-pennsylvania-1944-1945
“Harvest Candlelight Tours”, Saturdays, November 3, 10 and 17, Compass Inn Museum, 1382 Route 30, Laughlintown. $10, $9 seniors, $6 kids 6-17, free for active military and children 5 and under. Call 724.238.4983 for reservations. “Come celebrate the bountiful harvest with us at the historic Compass Inn Museum. Experience the inn's rustic charm while adorned with natural autumn accents, cheery glowing wood fires, and the flickering of candles in every room. One of your stops during your tour will be the 1820's cookhouse. Step back in time with Compass Inn Museum's masters of open hearth and beehive oven cookery. There, experience the sights and smells of scrumptious food being prepared using recipes and ingredients inspired by the cuisine of the 18th and 19th century. At the end of your tour, relax by the warm crackling fire glowing in the 1862 Room's Rumsford fireplace while toasting to a good harvest with a cup of hot mulled cider and a cookie.” http://www.compassinn.com/news.asp
“Guided Tour: Heroes and Sheroes”, Saturdays, November 3, 10 and 24, 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
“Laser Cut Keychain,” Friday, November 3, 11AM and 12:30PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $10, or
$8 for members. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Discover the exciting world of computer aided design (CAD) and digital fabrication by creating your own personalized keychain, which is then etched and cut out with high-powered lasers.”
“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. November 3: Spooky Candy. November 5, 7, 10: The Wonderful World of Yeast; November 12, 14 and 17: Plasmid Preps; November 26, 28 and December 1: Owl Pellets and PCR. Registration and details of each program are here: http://www.thecitizensciencelab.org/programs
Concert, “Nathan Avakian”, Saturday, November 3, 7:30PM, Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont. $15 advance tickets, $20 at the door, students free with id. “The always energetic organist Nathan Avakian returns to Pittsburgh with his presentation of International Youth Silent Film shorts, along with solo concert selections. Nathan’s silent shorts were filmed by youth under his tutelage just a couple of years ago. A rarity: silent films made in the 21st century! Nathan will accompany six films live on the PATOS Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ. Nathan, just 26 years old, will also present modern musical selections from his youthful repertoire between the silent shorts. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear theatre pipe organ music with a modern update!” http://pittsburghtheatreorgan.com/nathan-avakian-november-3-2018/
“Holiday Cookie Workshops”, Saturdays, November 3, 10, and 17, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Sheraden. “Join us at CLP – Sheraden in November for a holiday cookie workshop. Learn a new cookie recipe every week with Miss Carrie, take home recipe ideas, and enjoy cookies and coffee at the end of each workshop.”
“Gaming: Dungeons and Dragons”, Saturday, November 3, 1PM-4:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Beechview. “Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Bring a character and some dice or just your imagination. All experience levels are welcome. For teens grades 6-12.”
“Teen Anime Club”, Saturday, November 3 and Saturday, November 17, 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.”
“Teen Anime Club”, Saturday, November 3 and Saturday, November 10, 3PM, Carnegie Liberary of Pittsburgh Hazelwood. “Get hyped about anime and manga! Hang out with your friends and find out what everyone has been watching and reading.”
“Teen Dungeons and Dragons”, Sundays in November, 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.”
“Twilight at Mansfield”, Sunday, November 4, 4:30PM-7:30PM, Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Dr., South Park. $2. “In November of 1794, Federal troops were in the area, eager to arrest anyone who was suspected of participating in the past summer’s violence of the hated whiskey tax. Join the Miller family and their neighbors as they gather at Mansfield, the home of James Miller. This is the only day when you can see the Homestead illuminated by candlelight and cressets. Warm cider and cookies will be available in the barn.” http://olivermillerhomestead.org/special-events/
“Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale”, Sunday, November 4, 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
“Climate Conversations: When the Snow Stuck and a Tick was Just the Sound of a Clock”, Sunday, November 4, 2PM-4PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. Free. “Join us on Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 pm to share your stories of nature’s past, reflect on the lessons we have learned, and discover and plan ways we can use this knowledge to protect or create a better future for children, grandchildren, and beyond. Do you remember heading outside without fear of Lyme disease, or snow sticking all winter? Have you noticed changes in when and which backyard birds visit, how you garden with the season, or the presence of pests in your parks and forests? These are just a few of the many ways that our weather, climate, and environment has been changing over the decades. This program is free and no registration is required. Participants should come ready to talk, listen, think, and create!”
“28th Annual Slovak Heritage Festival”, Sunday, November 4, 1PM-5PM, Cathedral of Learning, Commons Room, 5th Ave at Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh. Free. “This event will feature cultural displays, lectures, food, music and vendors. Shop for Christmas from Slovak and East European import vendors and enjoy ethnic food (klobasa, halušky, holupki, pirohy, and pastries)”
“Slovak Heritage: Moving from Slovakia to the U.S”, Monday, November 5, 7PM-9PM, Mt. Lebanon Library Pittsburgh. “Discover your Slovak heritage at the library! Open to everyone interested in learning more about Slovak culture. You Shall Leave Your Mother and Father with speaker Father Peter Haladej explores the complexity of transitions in religion, culture, and life when moving from Slovakia to the U.S.”
“Protein Degradation Assay for High School”, Monday November 5 and Wednesday November 7, 10AM-12PM, Citizen Science Lab, 1435 Bedford Ave, Ste 132A, Pittsburgh. $25. Registration here: https://www.thecitizensciencelab.org/programs/microbial-fuel-cell-electricity “The CspE protein from Escherichia coli K12. Using specific and intricate lab techniques, students will test the degradation of this protein using a digestive enzyme known as trypsin.”
“The Irish Famine Pathogen”, Monday, November 5, 12PM, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Earth Theater. Free. “Speaker Jean Ristaino, NC State University: “Historic herbarium specimens used to understand the source and origins of the Irish famine pathogen, Phytophthora infestans”. “Interested in learning about scientific discoveries directly from scientists? Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on a wide variety of scientific topics at the free R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Series. Seminars are free and no registration is required. Each seminar begins at noon in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Earth Theater and lasts about an hour. Visitors attending solely for the seminar are asked to check in at the front desk.” https://carnegiemnh.org/visitor/things-to-do/rw-moriarty-science-seminars/
“Let’s Redefine Intelligence: How My Learning Disabilities Helped Me Become a Good Scientist”, Monday, November 5, 7PM-9PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Parking $5. Preregistration required; register online: http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/adult-programs-cafe-sci/ “Becoming a research scientist is fraught with difficulties and can feel impossible when you have learning disabilities. Dr. Collin Diedrich, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Pittsburgh, has multiple learning disabilities and overcame many challenges to earn his PhD and become a scientist. On November 5, join Dr. Diedrich as he shares his journey, his love of research, and how we can redefine intelligence to make science accessible to everyone.”
“Voting with VOICE”, Tuesday, November 6, 10AM-8PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. “To mark the midterm election VOICE will be celebrating the civic duty of voting. Throughout the day individuals and families can drop into the Library to participate in read aloud stories and singalongs, button making, stress-reducing activities, connecting with political organizations, and getting questions answered by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff. Activities will vary throughout the day and all are welcome to attend. VOICE is a pilot launched from the Brightspot project and is based on feedback from users and community members. Through town halls, surveys, and prototypes, the Library learned that people desire to connect with others by discussing and tackling social issues directly with the community.”
"What's Cooking?” Tuesday, November 6, 12PM, Carnegie Library Hazelwood (grades 6-12); Wednesday, November 7, 3PM, Carnegie Library Sheraden (ages 8-18); Monday, November 19, 3:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Allegheny (grades 6-12); Thursday, November 29, 5PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Beechview (teens); and Friday, November 30, 3PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland (grades 6-12). "Learn to feed yourself and your friends! Chop, dice and mince your way to culinary mastery — then eat what you cook!”
“We Will Remember Them 100 Years On! A WWI Tribute in Music, Song, Poetry and Words”, Tuesday, November 6, 7PM-9PM, Heinz Memorial Chapel, S. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh. $10. “This event will respectfully commemorate those who gave their lives in World War I, while celebrating the freedom that we cherish thanks to the fallen and those who survived. Virtually every family in Britain and many in the USA were affected by the loss of a relative or friend who fought in this war to preserve our freedom. We will sing their songs, learn about local World War I heroes, and be uplifted by some rousing music of the time. One hundred years after World War I ended, we celebrate the end of the war and thank those men, women and animals who took part in it. Over 16 million humans, 9 million horses and one million other animals of whom made the ultimate sacrifice. Born out of WWI was the 'special relationship' and friendship between the United States and Great Britain. We hope that through this Britsburgh WWI series of events that we highlights, emphasize and continue this special relationship on into the future. The proceeds of this event will be donated to our Britsburgh WWI Centennial Fund in aid of veterans of all wars.” https://bacpgh.z2systems.com/np/clients/bacpgh/event.jsp;jsessionid=DF89A8093359CC33EC313889F2678A45-n1?event=847
“Advanced 3D Design”, Tuesday, November 6, 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!”
“Coding: Python”, Tuesday, November 6, 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!”
The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra featuring Sean Jones Presents “Liberation”, Tuesday, November 6, 8PM, Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, featuring Sean Jones on trumpet, will perform a variety of pieces written and arranged by its members, including a newly commissioned piece written specifically for this performance and inspired by the work of James Baldwin. The PJO is an interracial, inter-generational group representing Pittsburgh’s finest jazz musicians. Come celebrate the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts, and be among the first to hear this important new work by the PJO.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/60705/liberation
“House Of Horror Movie Club", Tuesday, November 6, 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.” November’s film is “The Blob” (1958) (not rated).
“Anime Club”, Tuesday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 20, 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.”
“DIY Ceramic Cell Phone Amplifiers with the Union Project”, Wednesday, November 7, 6PM-8PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh East Liberty. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/diy-ceramic-cell-phone-amplifiers-with-the-union-project/ “Learn to create a homemade gift for the holiday season or for yourself with an instructor from the Union Project! The ceramic amplifier can be used as a decorative way to enhance your phone’s sound system or simply as a desktop container.”
Screening, “How They Got Over”, Wednesday, November 7, 5:30PM-8PM, Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh. Free. “Join us for a screening of ‘How They Got Over: Gospel Quartets and the Road to Rock and Roll’ at the Frick Environmental Center on Nov. 7, as part of the 2018 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series presented by the African American Program of the Heinz History Center. This film explores the forerunners of R and B, Soul, and Rock and Roll – gospel quartets who blazed a trail and thrilled audiences in the ‘Golden Age’ of gospel quartet music in the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s. ‘How They Got Over’ tells the story of gospel quartet music from its early pioneering days on the chittlin’ circuit through its crossover phase. Producers Jerry Zolten and Robert Clem will introduce their film and discuss with the audience after the screening.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/film-series-how-they-got-over
“Young Washington: An Evening with Peter Stark”, Wednesday, November 7, 7PM-9PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. $10, with a discount for members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/young-washington-an-evening-with-peter-stark “George Washington is remembered today as a steadfast, mature leader of the American Revolution. But two decades before he led America to independence, Washington was a flailing young soldier serving the British Empire in the vast wilderness of the Ohio Valley. Join author Peter Stark, bestselling author of ‘Astoria’ for a deeper look at his new book, ‘Young Washington: How Wilderness and War Forged America’s Founding Father’ and a special behind-the-scenes look at 18th century pieces from the collections of the History Center’s Detre Library and Archives. Stark will discuss his research for the book, much of which took place in Western Pennsylvania. History Center staff will be on hand to showcase prints, plans, and historic documents from the era of Washington and the early days of Fort Pitt. Regardless of what you already know about George Washington, you’ll be sure to walk away from this unique program having learned something new!”
“Author Tim O’Brien”, Wednesday, November 7, Peters Township High School Auditorium, 264 East McMurray Rd., McMurray. $20 adults, $15 veterans, $5 students. Tickets here: http://ptlibrary.org/event/tim-obrien/ More about this highly accomplished author here: http://www.illyria.com/tobhp.html
“The WRITE Impression: Getting the Most Out of College Application Essays”, Wednesday, November 7, 6PM-7:30PM, Sewickley Library. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=SEWICKLEY&EventID=5765731&sw=1920 “A GREAT college application essay can be the deciding factor -Want to make sure that you have a college application that impresses? Leesa Dibartola is here to help you make the best impression with your college application essays! Learn how to concisely and effectively communicate your experiences so that you can stand out from the pack. Workshop will include tips, advice and practical experience with mock essay evaluations.”
“NaNoWriMo Workshop with Chris Churilla”, Wednesday, November 7, 5:30PM, Mars Area Library. Preregistration required; call 724-625-9048. Adults and kids 12 and up. “Do you have a desire to be an author? Come and join Christopher Churilla, a local children's book author and Mars School District Teacher and Librarian for an Author's Workshop Event. Christopher will share his journey and experience as a self-published author along with his passion for writing and sharing stories with children. He will also provide an opportunity for workshop attendees to brainstorm their own story and learn how to participate in a Nation Novel Writing Month. The workshop will conclude with a question and answer session about how to take the next steps to becoming an author.”
“Marketing the Presidency”, Wednesday, November 7, 4PM-6PM, Frank Sarris Library, Canonsburg. Free. Preregistration required; call 724-745-1308 (option #1). “Join us for a presentation by Steve Mihaly of an array of “odd” artifacts that political candidates have produced to get their names and ideas in front of the electorate. A light dinner will be served.”
The fabulous Indian holiday of Diwali starts on Wednesday, November 7. So clean your house from top to bottom, light some sparklers, and welcome good fortune with the opening of Bollywood mega-movie “Thugs of Hindostan” at local theaters November 8. It will be subtitled. Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI-Pux4uaqM
“Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance”, Thursday, November 8 and Thursday, November 29, 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.” On November 8: “Come learn about how to legally change your name, as a minor or once you’ve turned 18! Our guest will be attorney Stefan Dann, who runs the Pittsburgh wing of the Name Change Project. The Name Change Project provides free legal name change services to low-income transgender and non-binary people. Stefan will be presenting a bit about the process, then fielding questions.”
“Family Fun Workshop: Lots of Knots”, Thursday, November 8, 6:30PM-8PM, Venture Outdoors Office, 33 Terminal Way $537A, Pittsburgh. $8, discount for members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/events/6376/ “Survival in the outdoors can be tied to knots! Bring the whole family to a fun evening of learning lots of knots. Kids will create their own length of rope which they will use to learn several knots commonly found in outdoor activities such as camping and hiking. No knot experience necessary! At least one parent or guardian is required to register and attend the workshop with the child(ren) they are registering.”
“Canals, Railroads and Repudiation in Western Pennsylvania”, Thursday, November 8, 6PM, Mars Area Library. Presented by the Heinz History Center.
“Carnegie Mellon Chamber Series: A Viennese Soirée”, Thursday, November 8, 7:30PM, Kresge Theater, College of Fine Arts, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free tickets required; http://music.cmu.edu/events/1043 “Mozart: Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K.448, John O’Conor, piano, Dimitri Papadimitriou, piano. Schubert: Selection of Songs for Soprano and Piano, Jennifer Aylmer, soprano, John O’Conor, Beethoven: Sonata for Cello and Piano No.3 in A Major, op.69, Anne Martindale Williams, cello, John O’Conor, piano.”
“Otaku Lebo”, Thursday, November 8, and Thursday, November 29, 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.”
The Duquesne Red Masquers Present “Dames at Sea”, Thursday, November 8 through Saturday, November 17, Genesius Theatre, 1225 Seitz St., Pittsburgh. $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students and children. “Join us for our first musical of the season! Dames at Sea, with Book and Lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller, Music by Jim Wise and Directed by John E. Lane Jr., is an homage/parody of 1930s movie musicals in which a chorus girl, newly arrived off the bus from the Midwest to New York City, steps into a role on Broadway and becomes a star. Just as Ruby gets her big break, they tear down the theater. What to do? No problem. Since it is fleet week in New York, why not move the show to a Navy Cruiser!” http://www.duqredmasquers.com/current-season
“Between Two Worlds: The Journey of Dorit Sasson”, Thursday, November 8, 7PM-8:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. “What is it like to be lost between two worlds only to find a home in neither? In this engaging and heartfelt presentation, Dorit Sasson will take you on a journey of what it means to come home when changed by the world and what it means to find a spiritual home when you feel split between two worlds. When Dorit, a native New Yorker, returns to her kibbutz following the second Israel-Lebanese war, she becomes disillusioned and shocked by the degree of economic depression and social change. Forced to make a decision about their economic futures, Sasson takes matters into her own hands and convinces her husband to leave a kibbutz that has abandoned him and a country that has turned its back and emigrate to the United States in search of the American dream. Torn between leaving the land she loved and fought for as an IDF soldier and a brighter future, Sasson welcomed professional freedom that awaited her in the U.S. But when she arrived, the United States was not what it seemed – or perhaps she had changed in ways she didn’t yet realize.”
“World War I: Carl’s Story”, Thursday, November 8, 6:30PM-7:30PM, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Presentation by Noretta Willig, Author “Carl’s Story”. “A century ago on September 16, 1918, Carl Willig, a doughboy in Company H and the uncle of author Noretta Willig, was killed. Ninety years after Carl’s death, Noretta’s phone rang. A genealogist identified Noretta as Carl’s next of kin and added that ‘probably they found something.’ Searching a trunk filled with faded photographs and letters, Noretta met Carl across the years and learned what a powerful man young Carl was. Carl’s Story is about the almost forgotten heroes, those who must be remembered. It is an American story — of family and duty, discovery and honor — about treasures lost then found. Noretta Willig began her career in journalism as an editor for PPG Industries magazines. Later, after obtaining a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, she taught American and English literature in a suburban Pittsburgh high school. In retirement, she traveled throughout the 50 states and to many foreign countries, including the battlefields of France.” https://soldiersandsailorshall.org/event/spotlight-wwi-100th-anniversary-noretta-willig-author-carls-story/
“Owl Prowls”, Friday, November 9, 7PM-9PM, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve; and Saturday, November 10, 7PM-9PM, Todd Nature Reserve. $10, discount for members. Preregistration required; register online: http://aswp.org/events “Learn about our local owls inside, then search for them on the trails. This event is appropriate for all ages.”
“Critical Hit: Dungeons and Dragons”, Fridays, November 9 and 23, 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.”
“Professor Incredible's Long Lost PGH History Tour”, Friday, November 9, 7:30PM, The Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Tickets $15 and $20.“SO, YOU THINK YOU KNOW PITTSBURGH? Brought to you by the creators of Haunted Pittsburgh, join us for a jaw-dropping, hilarious ‘virtual’ tour into Pittsburgh's astounding, largely unknown past. Hear tales of: the infamous Homestead strike, and the worst day in American labor history; how Major James Grant sent hundreds of soldiers to their deaths in one of the stupidest attacks in military history--and even after the French captured him, he wrote to his commanding General asking for a promotion (and, yes, Grant Street is named after him); how George Westinghouse gave his revolutionary air brake a hair-raising, unplanned tryout--to save a man's life; the time when Pittsburghers prevented a full-blown civil war at the high water mark of the Whiskey Rebellion--by throwing a picnic and getting the rebels drunk. And much more! (No ghost stories- just fascinating Pittsburgh history!) https://www.showclix.com/event/professor-incredibles-long-lost-pgh-history-tour
New Horizon Theater Presents “Black Sparta”, Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11, Kelley Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Black Sparta running for four performances is inspired by the Dahomey Amazons or Mino, an all-female military regiment of the Fon people of the Kingdom of Dahomey in the present-day Republic of Benin. They existed from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. While European narratives refer to the women soldiers as “Amazons” because of their similarity to the semi-mythical Amazons of ancient Anatolia, they called themselves “Mino” (our mothers) in the Fon language. Dahomey shared with the Spartans an intense fighting method and sense of collectivism. Tough, violent blood-and-guts women single-mindedly devoted to hardening themselves into ruthless instruments of battlefield destruction, these machete-sword, slinging lady terminators were rightly-feared throughout Western Africa for over 250 years, not only for their fanatical devotion to battle, but for their refusal to back down or retreat from any fight. They are the only documented frontline female troops in modern warfare history. Their motto was ‘conquer or die’. Being situated on the western coast of Africa, Dahomey was uniquely positioned to deal with European slavers.” https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/black-sparta/
“Abandoned Tracks: The Underground Railroad in Washington County”, Saturday, November 10, 10:30AM-12PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-pennsylvania-genealogical-society-abandoned-tracks-the-underground-railroad-in-washington-tickets-48428880084?aff=ebdssbdestsearch “Dr. W. Thomas Mainwaring, chair of the history department at Washington and Jefferson College, will talk about his new book, Abandoned Tracks: The Underground Railroad in Washington County. The book discusses Washington County’s role in the Underground Railroad in the context of national events.”
“Cut and Craft”, Saturday, November 10, 12PM-3PM, Audubon Greenway, 160 Magee Rd., Sewickley. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/cut-craft/ “Join the ALT Stewardship and Education teams for this first-of-its-kind event! Help us protect the native forests of Audubon Greenway by cutting down invasive Oriental Bittersweet vines and turning them into decorative wreaths for your home! Minimal decorative supplies will be provided. Please plan to bring your favorite ribbon or decor to use or share with the group.”
“Immersive Art Workshop”, Saturday, November 10, 2PM-5PM, Trust Arts Education Center, 807 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. $15. Ages 13-17. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.trustarts.org/registration/60639/immersive-art-workshop “Begin at Wood Street Galleries where you will experience Nonotak, an immersive work of installation art that is part of the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts. Then, move to the Education Center where to work collectively to create your own immersive art piece that will be shared with family and friends at the conclusion of the workshop.”
“Let’s Build a Micro Computer with Raspberry Pi”, Saturday, November 10, 11:30AM-1:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh West End. “Come and have fun learning how to build the credit card sized computer called the Raspberry Pi. You’ll also explore the free software it provides and how to use it to program in Python.”
“World War I Lecture”, Saturday, November 10, 3PM-4:30PM, Old Economy Village, Visitor Center classroom, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Free. “This Veteran’s Day marks 100 years since the cease fire of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Join us as local historian Scot Buffington discusses soldier life during World War I. Buffington will use original clothing and accoutrements from the time period as examples during his discussion. This lecture is in conjunction with the current exhibit, “Do your Bit!”: World War I in Ambridge, which ends December 23rd. Scot Buffington is a local living historian, often portraying a soldier from different time periods from the French and Indian War through the Vietnam War. He collects American militaria and is very knowledgeable about the history of the soldier experience. Buffington is a history teacher at Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. He co-curated the World War I exhibit with his wife, Sarah Buffington, curator at Old Economy Village.”
“Felicity Farm Brunch Hike”, Saturday, November 10, 10AM-1PM, Brady’s Run County Park, Beaver Falls. $27; discount for members of Venture Outdoors. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/events/6347/ “A brisk three-mile hike along the hilly trails of Bradys Run County Park is a good way to work up an appetite before enjoying brunch at a nearby farm. Felicity Farm proprietor, Anne Mayerich will serve brunch as we learn about this historic bed and breakfast. Registration for this outing closes at 4 PM the Wednesday before the program.”
“First Shot Archery”, Saturday, November 10, 1PM-3PM, Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd., Sewickley. $10 per person or $25 per family; discount for members. Preregistration required; Register online: http://fhnc.org/events.aspx?id=355&d=11102018 “We are so excited to be certified instructors in the Antional Archery in the Schools Program. Thanks to a grant from Get Outdoors PA we were able to buy all of the equipment and become certified! Now we want to teach you some archery skills! Join us at FHNC to learn the rules, test your form and be an archer for the morning. Come and shoot some arrows and play some archery games a safe and confined environment! Space is limited for the class and this event is best for ages 8 and up.”
“Honoring World War I Veterans on the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice”, Saturday, November 10, 11AM-2PM, Heinz History Center, Detre Library and Archives, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with admission. “Honoring World War I Veterans on the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice, as documented in the Heinz History Center Scrapbook Collection Join Britsburgh and the Detre Library and Archives in remembering the sacrifice of Pittsburghers in the “War to End All Wars” on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice. A sample of World War I materials from scrapbooks will be on display. A memorial remembrance book will also be available for visitors to sign. There is no formal program or registration.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/honoring-world-war-veterans-100th-anniversary-armistice
“DIY Potpourri with Kristina”, Saturday, November 10, 2:30PM-4:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown and Business Branch. “Make your own potpourri! 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.”
“Peregrine Falcons of Pittsburgh”, Saturday, November 10, 2PM-4PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. “Join the Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy at their annual meeting when guest speaker Kate St. John presents a wildly entertaining and educational program on Peregrine Falcons. Renowned for her work with the peregrine falcons in Pittsburgh, Kate will talk about the falcons, and present her photography on the birds as well. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.”
“Steel City Reptile Expo”, Saturday, November 10, 9AM-3PM, Printscape Arena, 114 Southpointe Blvd., Canonsburg. $6 ages 11 and up, $3 ages 3-10, free for ages 2 and under, free parking. “The Steel City Reptile Expo brings thousands of reptiles from dozens of top breeders to the Printscape Arena (formerly IceoPlex) at Southpointe six times a year. Join us to learn more about reptiles and amphibians through our live animal encounters, seminars, and Free reptile petting zoo. Our Expo is the best place to buy reptiles, amphibians, and all the supplies you need direct from the experts at prices better than you will find anywhere else!” http://steelcityreptileexpo.com
“Alternative Homecoming: That Glow Tho”, Saturday, November 10, 7PM- 10PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. $5 for one or two: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-homecoming-that-glow-tho-tickets-50882594209 “Glow sticks. Black light. Dance party. BEST NIGHT. Come as you are, wear what you want, and get ready for the best after-hours takeover YET at Main Library. This event is open to all current high school students or teens age 14-19. Attendees may dress in casual clothes, formal wear, or full-blown cosplay. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Register now before tickets glow away.”
“November Brown Bag Concert”, Saturday, November 10, 12PM-1PM, Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “You're invited to our free November Brown Bag concert! Experience the glamour of France with "French Gems," featuring selections from Lakmé, Les pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers), Romeo et Juliette, Carmen and more. 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/november-brown-bag-concert3
“German Christmas Market”, Saturday, November 10, 11AM-6PM, and Sunday, November 11, 11AM-4PM, Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. $7 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, free for ages 5 and under. “The Harmony Museum’s annual WeihnachtsMarkt, a Christmas market in the German tradition that has become a major regional attraction, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 - 11th in the heart of Harmony’s National Historic landmark District. The festival has also become the museum’s prime annual fundraiser while presenting seasonal gift-shopping in a family-fun atmosphere. The thousands of visitors who attend each year find handcrafted and German imports. Artisans and vendors are chosen to participate based on the quality of their offerings; no stereotypical 'shopping mall festival' stuff here. Entertainment, food and refreshments also reflect Harmony’s German heritage.”
“Low-Carb Cooking Class: A Thanksgiving Feast”, Saturday, November 10, 11AM-1PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Woods Run. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/low-carb-cooking-class-a-thanksgiving-feast/ Learn how to make a Thanksgiving Feast that is both healthy and delicious! This cooking class focuses on reducing carbohydrates without reducing flavor. You will learn practical techniques, watch demonstrations, and sample delicious dishes including butternut squash latkes, turkey piccata, and bacon and Brussels sprouts. All recipes will be sugar-free and gluten-free. Registration is required and space is limited, so register early to make sure you don’t miss out! This program is targeted for adults, however accompanying older kids or teens who are also interested in learning the cooking techniques are welcome to attend.”
“Map and Compass Scavenger Hunt Hike”, Saturday, November 10, 3PM-4:30PM, Boyce Park. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/bp-map-compass-scavenger-hunt-hike/2801 “A fun and easy hike following a mapped route of nature trails. Hikers will learn and practice the basic use of a compass and follow clues to nature treasures.”
“Veterans Day Concert and Flag Folding”, Sunday, November 11, 11AM-12:30PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with admission. “Celebrate the service of Western Pennsylvania veterans with a special Veterans Day performance by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Glee Club in the Great Hall of the History Center beginning at 11 a.m. Following a brief break, all are invited at noon to join in in the unfurling and refolding of a giant 36-foot American flag during a History Center flag folding ceremony and the singing of the National Anthem by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Glee Club.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/flag-ceremony-nov-2018
“Pine Ridge Park Orienteering”, Sunday, November 11, 10AM-1:30PM, Pine Ridge County Park, 1002 Pine Ridge Rd., Blairsville. $6. “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. Free instruction! As has become a tradition, we will have a meal and social gathering and hold the annual general membership meeting after the orienteering.” Pre-registration recommended www.wpoc.org/preregistration.htm. Lots of details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/189189971975072/
“Brilliant Corners: Swing to Bop”, Sunday, November 11, 2PM-4PM, Heid House, 201 Center Ave., Aspinwall. Free. “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 jazz masters who bridged the gap between the swing and bebop eras. 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-swing-to-bop/
“11/11 Film Festival”, Sunday, November 11, The Lamp Theater, 222 Main St., Irwin. “One $10.00 ticket offers an all day pass to the event! Special pricing for children ($8) and veterans ($5). Schedule: 9:30 am Opening Ceremony with National Anthem sung by Rachel Good; 10:00 am Speaker Presentation; 11:00 am Bell Ceremony; 12:00 pm Sgt. Stubby (children's movie); 2:00 pm Pershing's Paths of Glory; 3:00 pm The Hello Girls; 4:15 pm The Millionaires' Unit. 2 Short films and one new film trailer included.” https://www.lamptheatre.org
“Black ‘n’ Gold Geocaching”, Sunday, November 11, 1PM-3PM, Frick Park, Pittsburgh. $10; discount for members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/events/6310/ “Let's find our Pittsburgh pride! You'll learn to use hand-held GPS (Global Positioning System) units to locate your treasures. Each find will have a Pittsburgh or Black 'n Gold theme! At least one parent or guardian is required to attend the workshop with the child(ren) they are registering.”
“Just the Way You Are: 50 Years in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”, Sunday, November 11, 2PM-4PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. $18 adults, $9 kids 17 and under; discount for members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/just-way-50-years-mister-rogers-neighborhood “As America closes out the 50th anniversary celebrations of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” in 2018, join the Heinz History Center, the National Museum of American History, and colleagues and friends of Fred Rogers for a conversation on the legacy of Pittsburgh’s original good neighbor. Hear from Ryan Lintelman, curator of entertainment history at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, about Rogers’ impact on the nation, then peer behind the curtain of the Neighborhood of Make Believe as Lintelman moderates a panel of associates and friends of Fred Rogers. Attendees will also have the chance to share their own stories and memories of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” at a special story-sharing station.”
“Drones in the Geosciences”, Sunday, November 11, 2PM, Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector. Free. “Julia Carr, PhD candidate in Geosciences at Penn State University, will join us to share some of her research made possible by drones. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), these electronic gadgets are not just toys, and Julia has put them to work in places like Taiwan, Death Valley, Pennsylvania, and the northwest USA. UAV surveys permit capturing patterns at high resolution across large-scale areas, allowing scientists to examine processes at a range of temporal and spatial scales. Working with other scientists, Julia has coupled UAV surveys with field measurements, other remote sensing data, and numerical models to understand how material is moved around during events like typhoons and debris flows, and to understand how mountain belts evolve.” https://carnegiemnh.org/visitor/powdermill-nature-reserve/
“Bells of Peace: A World War I Remembrance”, Sunday, November 11, 11AM-4PM, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “Soldiers and Sailors will participate in the World War I Centennial Commission’s ‘BELLS OF PEACE’ ON ARMISTICE CENTENNIAL. The nationwide bell-tolling at 11:00 a.m. will honor the 116,516 American men and women who died in WWI. The tolling of bells is a traditional expression of honor and remembrance and will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in World War I at 11:00 a.m., November 11, 1918 – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Soldiers and Sailors will be tolling a bell used during the launching ceremony for the nuclear submarine, USS Pittsburgh in 1984. BELLS OF PEACE is a collaborative program, whereby American citizens and organizations, across the entire country, are invited to toll bells in their communities twenty-one times on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 11:00a.m. This nationwide program is designed to honor those American men and women who served one hundred years ago, during World War One. The war ended by an armistice agreement between the warring countries at 11 a.m. on November 11th, 1918. Soldiers and Sailors will feature a temporary exhibit that will include a never before displayed comprehensive collection of 102 World War I Division insignia patches. The patches are a part of the museum’s collection and may be the only complete collection in public hands. Soldiers and Sailors will introduce new and improved World War I exhibits as a part of the museum’s permanent display area. The new exhibits will focus on technology, local participation and memorialization of World War I.” https://soldiersandsailorshall.org/event/world-war-i-centennial-commemoration/
“First Ladies of Western Pennsylvania”, Sunday, November 11, 10AM-11:30PM, Cranberry Library, Council Chambers. “Our guest speaker is Judy Sutton, discussing First Ladies of Western Pennsylvania.”
“Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble”, Sunday, November 11, 4PM-6PM, Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free ticket required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carnegie-mellon-wind-ensemble-tickets-47219426576 “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.”
“In the Workshop: Synthesizers and Effects w/ Lisa Belladonna”, Monday, November 12, 7PM-9:30PM, Ace Hotel, 120 S. Whitfield St., Pittsburgh. Free. “Instruments-of-the-Month: Moog Mother 32 and Korg Arp Odyssey. Lisa will demonstrate the magical synergy between analog synthesis and effects pedals by pairing synthesizers with an array of EarthQuaker Devices gear. 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.facebook.com/events/180761676154259/
“Jr. Students Active for the Environment Club (SAFE)”, Monday, November 12, and Monday, November 26, 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.”
“Mushrooms and Other Foods from Oak Trees”, Monday, November 12, meeting of the Bartramian Audubon Society, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd, Slippery Rock. Free and open to the public. “Pennsylvania's oak trees don’t just provide food and sustenance for wildlife—they can furnish dining opportunities for humans, too! Adam Haritan from LearnYourLand.com will discuss the edible and medicinal species that grow in association with oak trees, with special emphasis on mycorrhizal, saprophytic, and parasitic fungi. Acorn harvesting and processing will also be discussed, including how to turn raw acorns into delicious, edible flour.” https://www.bartramianaudubonsociety.org/meetings
“World War One, 1914 – 1918: The War that Changed the World”, Monday, November 12, 7PM-8:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. “On the 100th anniversary of this great and terrible struggle, we reflect on the sacrifice of our nation's servicemen and the war whose enduring legacy shaped the social, military and political fabric of the 20th century. Aug. 4, 2014 marked the beginning of the centenary, which concludes on Nov. 11, 2018. Join guest speakers Dr. David Watson, Barbra Watson, and Alan and Hazel Cope for an overview of the war and some family accounts from descendants of British soldiers who served in the conflict.”
“The Children of Willesden Lane, a Commemoration in Honor of the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht”, Monday, November 12, 7PM, Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://hcofpgh.org/kristallnacht-2018/ “Following sold-out theatrical runs in London, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Grammy nominated American concert pianist, author, and radio host Mona Golabek comes to Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater to perform The Children of Willesden Lane. This theatrical production, based on the best-selling book of the same name written by Ms. Golabek and Lee Cohen, will inspire as it celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the power of music to transcend the unimaginable. The Children of Willesden Lane tells the true story Ms. Golabek’s mother, Lisa Jura, a young Jewish girl and gifted pianist from Vienna who dreamed about her debut at the storied Musikverein concert hall. However, everything changed when the Nazi’s occupied Austria. Desperate to save their three daughters, Malka and Abraham Jura were able to secure just one ticket on the Kindertransport rescue mission and were faced with the unimaginable heartbreak of choosing which child to save. Malka and Abraham chose 14-year-old Lisa, believing that music would give her the strength she would need to survive an uncertain future. Saying goodbye to Lisa at the Vienna train station, Malka told her, 'Hold on to your music. It will be your best friend in life. I will be with your always through the music.' These were the last words exchanged by the mother and daughter. Lisa found herself in an orphanage in London — on 243 Willesden Lane — where 30 Jewish refugee children lived under the care of Mrs. Cohen. During the day, Lisa worked as a maid, and later, in a factory making army uniforms. Every night, Lisa would go into the orphanage basement to play the piano, blocking the sounds of the bombs that rained down as the Blitz ravaged London and praying for her family’s safety. Mona Golabek learned to play the piano from her mother, Lisa Jura. ‘My mother started teaching me the piano when I was four years old,” she said. “She told me fantastic tales of that journey from old-world Vienna to a rambling orphanage at 243 Willesden Lane in London. I became a concert pianist because of those words and stories, and because of my mother’s passionate connection to music. Every piano lesson with her was a lesson about life, about love, and about faith.’ The Children of Willesden Lane is an exquisite blend of musical performance and storytelling — featuring the music of Grieg, Beethoven, Debussy, Bach, Chopin, and more — movingly performed by Ms. Golabek. This event is free and open to the public as long as tickets are available. Registration is strongly recommended.”
“Hands-On Workshop Series — Acrylic Painting with Julie”, Tuesday, November 13, 6PM-7:45PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. “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 how to express light and shadow using color theory and right-brained thinking. Then you’ll learn a few brushstroke techniques while painting a simple still life to take home.”
“An Evening with the Presidents”, Tuesday, November 13, 6PM-7:30PM, PNC Champions Club, Heinz Field. Free. Free parking in the Stage AE Lot. Preregistration required; register online: http://promo.post-gazette.com/presidents “For more than two centuries, the American president has set, captured, changed and on occasion defied the American character. From George Washington to Donald Trump, the chief executive has been both head of state and head of the government. The Post-Gazette has assembled a panel of distinguished presidential biographers to discuss the presidents whose lives they chronicled and to examine the nature of the presidency itself.”
“Get in Tune with Nature: Scat, Tracks and Conservation”, Tuesday, November 13, 2PM and 6:30PM, 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. November 13: Conservation: How we Interact with the Natural World.”
“Awakening the Titans: Discovering Giant New Dinosaurs in the Southern Continents”, Tuesday, November 13, 7PM-8:30PM, Monroeville Library. “Near the end of the Mesozoic Era, or Age of Dinosaurs, at the same time that T. rex, Triceratops, and their relatives dominated North America and Asia, very different kinds of dinosaurs ruled the Southern Hemisphere landmasses. The most diverse and abundant of these were the titanosaurs – long-necked, plant-eating sauropods that ranged from the size of a cow to the size of a humpback whale or more. Although well over 70 titanosaurian species have been discovered to date, many aspects of the biology of these animals remain mysterious due to a scarcity of relatively complete, well-preserved fossils. Please join us as Dr. Matt Lamanna discusses recent discoveries about the titanosaurs. Dr. Lamanna and his team have spent the past two decades searching for titanosaur fossils throughout the southern continents, from Argentine Patagonia to the Egyptian Sahara, from the Australian Outback to the frozen wastes of Antarctica. Foremost among their discoveries are Paralititan stromeri, a huge titanosaur from Egypt, and Dreadnoughtus schrani, a similarly-sized Patagonian behemoth that is the most complete giant titanosaur ever discovered. Another new species from Patagonia, Sarmientosaurus musacchioi, is represented by one of the most complete skulls yet found for any titanosaur, and the recently-named Egyptian species Mansourasaurus shahinae fills an approximately 30 million-year gap in the dinosaurian fossil record of the African continent. Collectively, these discoveries cast critical new light on the anatomy, evolutionary history, and body dimensions of the most massive land animals that have ever existed. Matt Lamanna is a paleontologist and the principal dinosaur researcher at Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. He received his B.Sc. from Hobart College in 1997 and his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1999 and 2004. Within the past two decades, he has directed or co-directed field expeditions to Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, China, Croatia, Egypt, and Greenland that have resulted in the discovery of multiple new species of dinosaurs and other Cretaceous-aged animals.”
“Fantastic Medieval Beasts and Where to Find Them”, Tuesday, November 13, 7PM-8PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MTLEB/ekp.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&ref=EK&refNote=TaF#11/13/2018 “Lists of wondrous creatures go all the way back to ancient times. Learn about the Medieval European "Book of Beasts" and how this thousand-year-old tradition can give us new perspectives on Newt Scamander and even Harry Potter himself. Join Dr. Sarah Downey from the California University of Pennsylvania to discover the historical medieval era monsters that inspired the creatures of J. K. Rowling’s ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’. For older teens and adults. Registration required.”
“Intro to 3D”, Tuesday, November 13, 10AM-11AM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. “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.”
“Faraday Lecture”, Tuesday, November 13, 7PM, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public, no tickets required. Intended for middle and high school students. Don’t miss this! It’s really impressive, memorable and educational. “Jumping rings, Chladni plates, electromagnets, standing waves, resonating pipes, and a large Rubens’ tube are just some of the things you will encounter during this year’s Faraday Lecture as the team of Colin Gould and Gregg Gould present ‘Science You Can See (and Hear)’. The Gould team will perform a series of engaging, intriguing, and educational demonstrations using unusually large equipment, specifically designed to make various science principles clearly visible and audible to the audience. The demonstrations will be in two general areas –electromagnetic induction and sound – and audience volunteers will participate in a number of the demonstrations. You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching science in action!” https://pittcon.org/faraday/#attend
“Dish!”, Wednesday, November 14, 6:30PM-7:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Woods Run. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/dish-9/ “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. This month Dish! will meet at CLP – Woods Run to discuss 'The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook' by Emily Ansara Baines.”
“Behind the Scenes at Old Economy Village”, Wednesday, November 14, 6PM-9PM, Old Economy Village, Visitor Center classroom, 270 16th St., Ambridge. $20. Preregistration required; contact Jason Weber at (724) 266-4500, ext. 101 or c-jaweber@pa.gov for more information and to register. “See behind the scenes at Old Economy Village. View artifacts in storage rarely seen by the human eye. The program will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Participants are permitted and encouraged to bring along their favorite beverage (alcoholic or otherwise) to enjoy afterwards!” http://oldeconomyvillage.org
Screening, “Screenagers”, Wednesday, November 14, 6:30PM-8:30PM, Monroeville Library. Preregistration required; register online: https://impactflow.com/event/presented-by-monroeville-public-library-9388 “We are pleased to present ‘Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age’, a documentary about the biggest parenting issue of our time. Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that happening with her own kids and began a quest to uncover how it might impact their development. As with her other two award-winning documentaries on mental health, Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and also offers solutions on how adults can empower their kids to best navigate the digital world to find balance. ‘Screenagers’ addresses the most pervasive parenting issue of our time head on — depicting teen struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it. The documentary screening will be followed by a panel discussion.”
“Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival”, Wednesday, November 14 through Sunday, November 18, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “The only festival of its kind in the region, Pittsburgh Shorts highlights the best in contemporary short film from around the world, with a focus on films that promote innovative visual storytelling and cultural tolerance. From comedies to horror flicks, documentaries to rom-coms, animated films to local talent, there is something for everyone in this international lineup.” https://filmpittsburgh.org
“Starhopping – Finding Your Way in the Night Sky” and “Our Solar System – What You May Not Know”; Wednesday, November 14, 5:30PM, Duquesne University, Power Center Ballroom. This is a co-meeting of the Society for Analytical Chemists and Spectroscopy Society 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. Neal Dando, The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. “Our planetarium program allows participants to observe the sky, planets, various constellations, individual stars and our solar system from any point on the surface of the earth or in space, at any year or time of day and at any rate of elapsing time. We will use these capabilities to explore the night sky and our solar system from different perspectives and show how relatively obtuse astronomy concepts can be made tangible by the innovative use of the planetarium software. Two 20-minute presentations will commence at 5:30 and 5:55. Several chairs will be available inside the planetarium for folks who cannot sit on the floor. Please be prompt since dome entry will not be allowed once the shows commence. Our portable planetarium was purchased by the Pittsburgh Conference for the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh and the Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh to use in our outreach programs.” http://www.ssp-pgh.org/ssp-monthly-meeting/
“Hello World Speed Fest”, Wednesday, November 14, 6PM-8PM, Prototype PGH, 460 Melwood Ave., Ste 208, Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hello-world-speed-fest-tickets-50972638534?aff=efbevent “Learn the basics of creating software to make art! First, we'll look at some interactive examples of creative software - make a tree grow with your voice, replace your features with new ones. Then we'll dive in and write some software art of our own. You'll leave with a basic understanding of programming and a sense of possibility of what you can make next. Beginners and intermediate students are welcome. Please bring a laptop to the class or let us know if you need one to work on in advance. Childcare is available upon request.”
“Pittsburgh Geological Society Meeting: Dr. Graham Andrews”, Wednesday, November 14, 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. Presenter: Dr. Shannon Kobs-Nawotniak will present “My life as a faux astronaut: How exploring Earth’s lavas help us search for extraterrestrial life.” https://pittsburghgeologicalsociety.org/index.html
“An Evening with Therese Rocco: Pittsburgh's First Female Assistant Police Chief”, Wednesday, November 14, 7PM-8:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A. “Therese Rocco began her career in law enforcement as a 19-year old clerk in the missing persons unit of the Pittsburgh Police Department. Her career ended nearly fifty years later as an honored and acclaimed Assistant Police Chief, the fist woman in the Department to reach such a high ranking position. She was also the first woman in the country to reach this level. Therese is credited with establishing national protocols for investigating missing children cases that have saved lives of the untold number of children. To this day she is still very relevant to the police and continues to work with the FBI on an unsolved missing child case that has haunted her since the 1960s. She is credited with breaking the glass ceiling for women on the police force in Pittsburgh, navigating her way through discriminating times in a male-dominated field, helping female officers to succeed as a result of her journey. Join Therese to talk about her career, her memoir and her upcoming documentary.”
“Teen Time: Girls of Steel Robotics”, Wednesday, November 14, 3:30PM-5PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill. “Design and manufacture a robot chassis with the members of the Girls of Steel Robotics. Once built, we will drive the robot all over the Teenspace! You can also learn more information about the Girls of Steel Robotics Team and FIRST robotics. For teens ages 11-19.”
“Meet, Play, Learn: Dungeons and Dragons”, Wednesday, November 14, 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.”
“Teen Time: Anime Club”, Wednesday, November 14, 4PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Lawrenceville. “Get together with other anime enthusiasts to explore Japanese culture through food, kuwaii crafts, cosplay and of course, Anime!”
"Messing with the Enemy: Surviving in a Social Media World of Hackers, Terrorists, Russians, and Fake News", Wednesday, November 14, 4:30PM-5:30PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Baker Hall A53, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. “Clint Watts, a former FBI Special Agent, U.S. Army officer and leading cyber-security expert offers a devastating and essential look at the misinformation campaigns, fake news, and electronic espionage operations that have become the cutting edge of modern warfare—and how we can protect ourselves and our country against them.” https://www.cmu.edu/ir/cirp-policy-forum/fall-2018/14nov-ClintWatts.html
“Raptors Birds of Prey Audubon Society”, Wednesday, November 14, 7PM, The Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Tickets $15 and $20. “Wishful Wednesday Productions and Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania are teaming up again to present the 1st in our 2018/2019 Lecture Series – Raptors: Birds of Prey on Wednesday November 14th / 7:00 PM at the Oaks Theater in Oakmont, PA. Chris Kubiak from Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will enlighten us as to the difference between hawks like the Northern Harrier and accipiters like the North American Goshawk. Accompanying Chris will be a special guest...a Red Shouldered Hawk. The show will start at 7:00 PM with our Meet and Greet hour of amazing live music and video which will entertain you and your friends. Proceeds support the continued operations of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s Bald Eagle Cameras.’ https://www.showclix.com/event/raptors-birds-of-prey-audubon-society
“Author Chris Rodell”, Thursday, November 15, 11AM-12:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh West End. We hope you can join us for the final History Club event of 2018 when local author Chris Rodell visits to discuss his book ‘Use All The Crayons! The Colorful Guide to Simple Human Happiness’. Use All the Crayons! is an interesting and amusing trip through precisely 501 wide-ranging tips on life surrounding thirty-three short essays that are thoughtful and insightful. Arnold Palmer Chris Rodell likes to consult with a five-year-old anytime he needs a reminder as to what is important in life. In his uplifting, humorous, and spiritual guidebook, Rodell encourages others to become universally happy by becoming more colorful, interesting, and, most importantly, fun! Rodell insists that colorful people are invited to the coolest parties; with that goal in mind, he presents over five hundred tips and entertaining, Dale Carnegie like anecdotes that provide a glimpse into how he has successfully transformed his life into one not focused on money or fame, but instead on inspirational experiences, laughter, and fulfillment.”
“Dollar Bank Presents: Financial Wellness”, Thursday, November 15, 12:30PM-1:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown and Business Branch. “Join us as Dollar Bank presents a free Financial Wellness Program. The topics to be discussed are financial planning, financial wellness options, wellness choices, and tools for success.”
“Polish Film Festival”, Thursday, November 15 through Wednesday, November 21, Regent Square Theater, 1035 S. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh. $10 adults, $8 students. See complete schedule and descriptions of films here: http://cinema.pfpca.org/films/polish-film-festival?src=feat_img
“An Evening with David Shribman, Executive Editor and Vice President of the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette”, Thursday, November 15, 7PM-8:45PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. “Dave Shribman of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will provide an overview of the historical trends and events that helped sire our current party system and the political culture that sustains it. His talk is part of a much broader effort, supported by the library and historical society, among others agencies; to begin and sustain a community-wide conversation about how we engage important political topics as well as one another.”
“Poets Aloud: Tracy K. Smith”, Thursday, November 15, 7PM, Carnegie Main Library Lecture Hall, Oakland. Free tickets required: https://pittsburghlectures.org/lectures/tracy-k-smith/ “In 2017, Tracy K. Smith was appointed the 22nd United States Poet Laureate. She is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir Ordinary Light (Knopf, 2015) and three books of poetry. Her collection Life on Mars won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize and was selected as a New York Times Notable Book. Duende won the 2006 James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets and an Essence Literary Award. The Body’s Question was the winner of the 2002 Cave Canem Poetry Prize. Smith was the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Writers Award in 2004 and a Whiting Award in 2005. In 2014 the Academy of American Poets awarded Smith with the Academy Fellowship, awarded to one poet each year to recognize distinguished poetic achievement. She is the Roger S. Berlind ’52 Professor in the Humanities, and Director of the Creative Writing Program at Princeton University. Her recent collection of poems is Wade in the Water.”
“Jeffrey Snedden Lecture”, Thursday, November 15, 7PM-8:30PM, Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Free. “Please join us on November 15th as we host Jeffrey Snedden in the Old Economy Village Visitor Center. He is a freelance writer and historical researcher based out of Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Jeff writes a weekly column in the Beaver County Times entitled ‘Histories and Mysteries’. This event is free and open to the public.” http://oldeconomyvillage.org
“The Addams Family Young at Part”, Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, 1 Lincoln Park, Midland. “They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, and they're coming to Lincoln Park! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart, young man. When the teen invites her new boyfriend over with his "normal" family to the Addams household, comedic chaos erupts into laugh after laugh for the entire family!” http://www.lincolnparkarts.org/event/e8269346f4cf1fdb32e6fd7e21eca71e
“Laser Cutting 101” Friday, November 16, 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.”
“Light Up Night”, Friday, November 16, 12PM-10PM, downtown Pittsburgh. Details TBA: https://www.downtownpittsburghholidays.com/light-up-night/
“Origami Club of Pittsburgh Presents Fantastic Folding”, Saturday, November 17, 12PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill. “Explore the art of paper folding! Accomplished paper folders will demonstrate various techniques and help participants create origami forms. This program is for all ages.”
“16th Annual Remembrance Day Illumination”, Saturday, November 17, 5:30PM-9PM, Solders’ National Cemetery, Taneytown Rd., Gettysburg. Free. “The Gettysburg Foundation presents the 16th Annual Remembrance Illumination at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, located between Baltimore Pike and Taneytown Road in Gettysburg. The commemoration features a luminary candle on each of the 3,512 Civil War soldiers' graves. Names of the fallen soldiers will be read throughout the evening. Enter the Cemetery through the gate at Taneytown Road or the gate at Baltimore Street. This non-ticketed event is free and open to the public.” https://cart.gettysburgfoundation.org/auxiliary/Reserve.aspx?p=2577
“Bhangra in the Burgh”, Saturday, November 17, 6PM-9PM, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. $20 adults, $10 students and kids 12 and under. “Bhangra is a traditional folk dance that originates from the Northern part of India, Punjab. Though Bhangra began as a way to celebrate harvests, it has evolved to being a way of celebrating many diverse occasions and festivities. In recent years, Bhangra has enjoyed a spike in popularity worldwide, and though it has come far from its initial humble beginnings, it has really left a mark on many Western countries, as they try to incorporate their own flavor to it. Bhangra is embraced in its traditional form, but also in a new form that encompasses a fusion with different musical and dance style genres, such as hip hop and R and B. For the past 12 years, Bhangra in the Burgh has been Pittsburgh’s premiere philanthropic Bhangra competition. Teams from around the nation convene at Soldiers and Sailors to celebrate the rich and colorful cultural dance. All profits from the dance go directly to charity, with the aim of supporting the Pittsburgh and Indian community. It’s 100% organized and run by students at Carnegie Mellon University.” https://bhangraintheburgh.org
“Birding 101”, Saturday, November 17, 10AM-12PM, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve; and Sunday, November 18, 10AM-12PM, Succop Nature Park. $10; discount for members. Preregistration required; register online: http://aswp.org/events “Birdwatching is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States. Come learn the basics of birding and why watching our feathered friends is such a captivating hobby.”
“Exploring Owls: Live Owl Encounter and Owl Prowl”, Saturday, November 17, 6PM-8:30PM, Round Hill Farm Visitor Center, Elizabeth. $10. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/rh-exploring-owls-live-owl-encounter-owl-prowl/3123 “Approximately 1.25 miles with moderate to difficult elevation changes. Join the Allegheny County Park Rangers and the Humane Animal Rescue Wildlife Center for a night of owl exploration. After an educational session including an appearance by a live owl, we will spend about an hour and a half exploring the woods looking for owls. Children 4 years and younger are Free!”
“Treasures in the Archives”, Saturday, November 17, 10:30AM-12:30PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with admission. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/treasures-in-the-archives-2018 “The History Center’s Detre Library and Archives celebrates countless local voices from the past. Often chronicled on paper, in photographs, and on film, these voices are preserved as vibrant and thought-provoking portals into aspects of our region’s rich history. The fifth annual Treasures in the Archives event is an opportunity to see highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials about Western Pennsylvania. The archivists who work with these items every day will share the rarely-heard stories behind some of their favorite collections. Collections featured in past Treasures in the Archives have included building movers, boxers, old saloons, famous families, overlooked neighborhood stories, and even a party for Pittsburgh ex-pats held in Chicago. This signature event on the Detre Library and Archives calendar is a chance to learn about the lives of Western Pennsylvanians through one-of-a-kind photographs and documents.”
“Guided Tour: From Slavery to Freedom”, Saturday, November 17, 1PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with admission. “Join a History Center docent for a closer look into the history of slavery, abolition, and civil rights in the Pittsburgh region. This guided tour of the From Slavery to Freedom exhibition will include hands-on objects.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/guided-tour-from-slavery-to-freedom-nov-17
“Highland Park Water Hike”, Saturday, November 17, 10AM-11:30AM, Highland Park Entry Garden, 1467 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.pittsburghparks.org/park-events “Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Sierra Club for this public hike. On this hike, explore the incredible variety of water resources in Highland Park and discuss creative ways to tell the story of water in our city, from the river to the tap and back again. Hot drinks and light refreshments will be provided. This event is rain or shine; hiking shoes and warm, dry clothes are recommended. Parking is available on Reservoir Drive. Hike will meet at the Highland Park Entry Garden.”
“Leonid Meteor Shower”, peaking in the mornings of November 17 and 18. “November’s wonderful Leonid meteor shower happens every year Around November 17 or 18, as our world crosses the orbital path of Comet Tempel-Tuttle. Like many comets, Tempel-Tuttle litters its orbit with bits of debris. It’s when this cometary debris enters Earth’s atmosphere, and vaporizes, that we see the Leonid meteor shower. In 2018, the peak night of the shower is expected from midnight to dawn on Saturday and Sunday mornings (November 17 and 18). Although a bright waxing gibbous moon to will be out for much of the night on the peak dates, try watching this shower during the predawn hours, or after the moon has set. Although this shower is known for its periodic storms, no Leonid storm is expected this year.” Lots more here: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-leonid-meteor-shower
“Cosmic Fireworks: Leonids Meteor Shower Watch”, Saturday, November 17, 6PM-8PM, Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. Free. “Come and join us for a cosmic fireworks show - the Leonids Meteor Shower, on Saturday, November 17, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Meet at Pavilion 1, near the Ballfield. Also known as ‘shooting stars’ or ‘falling stars,’ meteor showers are one of nature’s wonders. The meteors of the Leonids are debris from the Comet Tempel-Tuttle. As the Earth passes through the debris trail, some are pulled into the atmosphere, where they burn up, causing a streak across the sky. While the peak of the Leonids is in the early morning hours of November 17 and 18, we should see a few per hour during our watch. As an added bonus, discover how the Leonids are woven into the early history of Greenwood Furnace. Allow 2 hours for the program. Please bring a portable chair, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. We will have red cellophane to put over the light.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/13_creepy_critters_with_horrible_halloween_cred_2044?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=DCNR+Calendar+of+Events#.W9dsiC_Myi4
“Laser Cut Keychain,” Saturday, November 17 and 24, and December 1, 8, 15, and 22, 12PM, 1PM, and 2PM,Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $10, or $8 for members. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Design and create your own laser-cut holiday ornaments in Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh’s digital makerspace. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop.”
“Black Holes, Beakers, and Books: A Popular Science Book Discussion Group”, Sunday, November 18, 3:30PM-4:30PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Director’s Conference Room. “Are you interested in exploring the vast mysteries of the cosmos, understanding human evolutionary history, or talking about the long-term future of the planet earth? These topics and more will be discussed in Black Holes, Beakers, and Books, a popular science book club that reads and discusses popular science books published within the last five years. November’s selection is 'On Trails' by Robert Moor, winner of the 2017 Pacific Northwest Book Award. After traversing trails around the globe, Moor explains who made these trails (such as humans, ants, and elephants), how they were routed, and what they reveal about the species who traveled them or allowed them to disappear.”
“Carnegie Mellon University Baroque Ensemble”, Sunday, November 18, 7PM, CMU Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. “The Carnegie Mellon University Baroque Ensemble is dedicated to the playing of 18th century music on modern instruments while remaining true to the concepts of a historically informed performance practice.” http://music.cmu.edu/events/1058
"Greensburg Then and Now", Sunday, November 18, 2PM, Baltzer Meyer Historical Society Center, 642 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Greensburg. Free and open to the public. “Another in a series of presentations showing past and present views of the Greensburg area.” http://www.baltzermeyer.pa-roots.com/Pages/calendar.html
“Turkey Talk”, Sunday, November 18, 2PM-3PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. Free. “Though turkeys are often the sign of the Thanksgiving season, there is a lot more to these fascinating fowl than meets the eye. Join Jennings’ staff for this one-hour indoor talk that will explore the secret life of the wonderful wild turkey.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/turkey_talk_5076#.W9dpLC_Myi4
“Intro to Geocaching Workshop”, Sunday, November 18, 10AM-12PM, Riverview Park, Pittsburgh. $12; discount for members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/events/6325/ “Join Venture Outdoors Trip Leaders for a fun intro to the world of geocaching in Riverview Park. We will learn the basics of using a Global Positioning System (GPS) device to navigate between waypoints throughout Riverview Park. As the GPS unit communicates with satellites, it will guide us to various waypoints where we’ll learn the history of the area. We will provide GPS units.”
“Giving Thanks on the Frontier”, Sunday, November 18, 1:30PM-4:30PM, Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Dr., South Park. $2. “The Miller family and their friends will gather to give thanks as a feast is prepared at the open hearth and bake oven. A local minister will portray John McMillan, the 18th century Presbyterian minister who founded a number of churches in the area. A short Thanksgiving service will be held.” http://olivermillerhomestead.org/special-events/
“Teen Writers’ Club”, Monday, November 19, 6PM-7PM, Frank Sarris Library, Canonsburg. “Students in grades 7-12 meet to write, share and support each other through the creative process. Whether you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, short stories or more, stop by to meet like-minded teens. New members are always welcome!”
“The Evolution of Sex and Gender”, Monday, November 19, 12PM, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Earth Theater. Free. “Speaker Chase Mendenhall, Assistant Curator of Birds at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. “Interested in learning about scientific discoveries directly from scientists? Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on a wide variety of scientific topics at the free R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Series. Seminars are free and no registration is required. Each seminar begins at noon in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Earth Theater and lasts about an hour. Visitors attending solely for the seminar are asked to check in at the front desk.” https://carnegiemnh.org/visitor/things-to-do/rw-moriarty-science-seminars/
“Fiddler on the Roof”, Tuesday, November 20 through Sunday, November 25, Benedum Center, 7th St. and Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF begins a North American tour direct from Broadway. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. To love! To life!” https://www.trustarts.org/production/58247/fiddler-on-the-roof
“Guided Tour: Fort Pitt Museum”, Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24, 11AM and 1PM, and Sunday, November 25, 1PM, Fort Pitt Museum, Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh. Free with admission. “Get to the point of Pittsburgh history by taking a one-hour highlights tour of the Fort Pitt Museum, featuring the Fort Pitt diorama, the Trader’s Cabin, and the main exhibits on the museum’s second floor. Following the tour, visitors are encouraged to re-visit displays and exhibits to learn more about Fort Pitt, the French and Indian War, and the American Revolution.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events
“A Christmas Story the Musical”, Friday, November 23 through December 16, Little Lake Theater, 500 Lakeside Dr. South, Canonsburg. Ages 5 and up. “Nine year-old Ralphie Parker is on the quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response (‘You’ll shoot your eye out’), Ralphie schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. Join us for this holiday musical treat, based on the movie classic!” https://www.littlelake.org/a-christmas-story-the-musical
“Full Moon Hike at North Park”, Friday, November 23, 6PM-8:30PM, North Park, Pie Traynor Field, Allison Park. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/1000001727 “Join L.L.Bean for an evening hike on North Park’s beautiful trails to an overlook where we’ll have an incredible view of the full moon! “
“Opt Outside! Starlight Stroll”, Friday, November 23, 5PM-6PM, Audubon Greenway, 160 Magee Rd., Sewickley. $5. Preregistration required; register online: https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/opt-outside-starlight-stroll/ “Not into Black Friday lines and sales? #optoutside with us at our Starlight Stroll! Enjoy the opportunity to explore one of our green spaces after dark! 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. Great for families and community groups or as an extra credit activity for science classes. Pre-registration is highly recommended and required for groups of 5 or more.”
“The Old Curiosity Shop”, Friday, November 23 through December 15, Fred Rogers Studio, 48025 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Adapted by Alan Stanford from the novel by Charles Dickens. “The story of a journey made by Little Nell, a fourteen-year-old girl and her grandfather, the proprietor of the eponymous shop. We follow them and their journey through England as they run from the evil moneylender, Quilp, who seeks the money he lent to the grandfather as investment, but the grandfather’s addiction to gambling has brought about his own ruin. Quilp wants revenge and he wants Little Nell. The journey takes them through various trials for her and temptations for the grandfather, and on the journey, they meet with a mixture of kindness and ill fortune and some of the most wonderful characters drawn from the imagination of Charles Dickens.” http://www.picttheatre.org/play/old-curiosity-shop/
“Naturally Grateful”, Friday, November 23, 7PM-9PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. Free.” Join Jennings staff on this full moon night to explore the trails after dark and discover how some of the holiday sentiments we practice also occur in nature. ‘The walk will cover about a mile of varied terrain and pass through several different habitats. The trail is rated “easy,’ for those who are able to travel the distance over sloping or uneven areas. It will be held outdoors under clear, rainy or snowy skies, and will begin at the “Prairie Area and Trails” parking lot. Free event; No pre-registration required.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/naturally_grateful#.W9dqAy_Myi4
“Bagels and Owlbears”, Saturday, November 24, 10AM-12PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Sheraden. “Come and play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Space is limited so please call 412.331.1135 to reserve your spot. We have the books and dice .You just need your imagination!”
“Teen Time: FORTNITE Tournament”, Saturday, November 24, 1PM-3PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Lawrenceville. “Get your game on! Enjoy snacks and win prizes when you challenge your friends and show off your mad FORTNITE skills.”
“Origami Paper Crafts Workshop”, Saturday, November 24, 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.”
“Full Moon Hike”, Saturday, November 24, 7:30PM-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! Registration is required for this event. 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.”
Concert, “Pittsburgh Finns Ensemble”, Sunday, November 25, 2PM-3PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. “Folk, jazz, tango, and more! The Pittsburgh Finns Ensemble aims to represent traditional and modern Finnish music in Pittsburgh’s vast cultural music scene. The ensemble is working in cooperation with the Finnish Nationality Room Committee to support the construction of the Finnish Nationality room in the Cathedral of Learning.”
“Hike with a Naturalist: Changing Seasons”, Sunday, November 25, 1PM-3PM, Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.pittsburghparks.org/park-events “As the days get shorter and cooler, many changes are happening in the world around us. Some of these changes are in our behavior: we pull out our winter coats, gather around steamy bowls of soup, and make sure our homes are insulated and warm. Just like us, many animals change their behavior to stay warm, but the cold isn’t the only challenge winter presents. Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin on a hike through Frick Park to observe the changing seasons while we learn about the adaptations animals and plants rely on to survive. Registration is required for this event. While this is an all-ages event, it is intended for teenagers and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather-appropriate clothes and footwear with good tread are encouraged. Hike will meet at the Frick Environmental Center.”
“Cedar Creek Walk”, Sunday, November 25, 1PM-3PM, Cedar Creek Park, Belle Vernon. $12; discount for Venture Outdoors members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/events/6350/ “Cedar Creek Park is the perfect fall destination. Located along the Youghiogheny River in Westmoreland County, the park trails follow Cedar Creek and include two suspension bridges. We'll cover 2 to 3 miles at an easy pace.”
Concert, “Ring Pittsburgh”, Sunday, November 25, 3PM, Heinz Memorial Chapel, 5th and Bellefield Aves., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. “Join Ring Pittsburgh in ringing in the holiday season at Heinz Chapel on Sunday afternoon November 25 at 3:00. Come and enjoy some old favorites along with a few surprises! Ring Pittsburgh was founded in 2016 as an auditioned community of musicians skilled in the art of handbell ringing. This unique ensemble takes a musical art form found mainly in church and worship settings and translates it to a professional concert setting. Our seasoned ringers educate and entertain audiences across southwestern Pennsylvania, and seek to advance the knowledge and awareness of the art of handbell ringing.” https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/ring_pittsburgh#.W9UWJS_Myi4
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”, Sunday, November 25, 2PM and 5PM, Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. “Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new touring production A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage! is a present the whole family can enjoy! Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage! features the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi, as well as a concert of beloved holiday carols performed by the Peanuts characters. There’s no better way to discover the magic of the season!” https://www.trustarts.org/production/61269/a-charlie-brown-christmas
“Teen Anime Club”, Monday, November 26, 5:30PM -7PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. Grades 7 and up. “Watch a new anime, talk about old favorites, learn about cosplay and other related topics, and meet other fans!”
“Make It and Take It: Screen Printing”, Tuesday, November 27, 5PM-7PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Sheraden. “Join us for a different craft project each month! Just bring your creativity and we will supply the tools and other materials for you to design your very own masterpiece!”
"Analyzing Extremist Ideologies, Online and Offline”, Tuesday, November 27, 4:30PM-5:30PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Porter Hall 100, 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. “J.M. Berger is the author of 'Extremism' (MIT Press, August 2018). He is a research fellow with VOX-Pol and a postgraduate research student at Swansea University's School of Law, where he studies extremist ideologies. Berger's work encompasses extremism and terrorism, propaganda, and social media analytical techniques. As a consultant for social media and security companies and government agencies, he has conducted research and training on issues related to homegrown terrorism, online extremism, advanced social media analysis, and countering violent extremism (CVE).” https://www.cmu.edu/ir/cirp-policy-forum/fall-2018/27nov-JMBerger.html
“The Creeps: A Middle Grade Horror Book Club”, Tuesday, November 27, 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?curOrg=MTLEB&ref=EK&refNote=TaF#11/27/2018 “For those who enjoy being afraid...A new book club open to all middle schoolers! Meeting the last Tuesday of each month. This month we will be reading ‘Thornhill’ by Pam Smy. Please contact Katie to reserve your copy of the book!”
“Needle Felted Ornament”, Wednesday, November 28, 1PM and 7PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. $5. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MTLEB/ekp.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&ref=EK&refNote=TaF#11/28/2018 “Fiber Artist Judé Ernest will help you learn to needle felt fibers around a core shape to create your own personalized ornament. This is an introductory needle felting class.”
“College Admissions 101”, Wednesday, November 28, 6PM-7PM, Cranberry Library. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.cranberrytownship.org/Activities/Activity/Detail/College-Admissions-101-165 “Teens, parents, caregivers, confused or concerned about the college journey ahead? Come in and learn about navigating the college admissions process. Presented by Jason Vallozzi, Founder of Campus to Career Crossroads. From 6:00-7:00 PM.”
“National Geographic Live- Hilaree Nelson: Point of No Return”, Wednesday, November 28, 7:30PM, August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. “Hilaree Nelson is celebrated as the first woman to summit Everest and its neighbor peak Lhotse in a single 24-hour period. A North Face Athlete named by Outside magazine as ‘One of the Most Adventurous Women in the World of Sports’, Hilaree is not your average adventurer. In the fall of 2014, a National Geographic team set out on what they knew would be a harrowing journey to the summit of Burma's Hkakabo Razi to determine if it is indeed Southeast Asia's highest point. The force of conflicting personalities threatened to unravel the entire endeavor. In this National Geographice Live! presentation, leader Hilaree Nelson recounts the tough decisions she had to make to keep her team together, accompanied by photographer Cory Richards' dramatic stills and clips from Renan Ozturk's searing documentary, ‘Down to Nothing’.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/61296/national-geographic-live-hilaree-nelson-point-of-no-return
“Science Fiction Book Discussion Group”, Wednesday, November 28, 7PM, Mt. Lebanon Library. “The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, ‘hard,’ and/or award winning science fiction books.” Novel: “Martians Abroad” by Carrie Vaughn. Short Fiction: “Proposition 23” by Efe Okogu; “The Fate of the Poseidonia” by Clare Winger Harris.
“Voices From the Attic: a Civil War Presentation”, Wednesday, November 28, 7PM-8:30PM, Northern Tier Regional Library, Gibsonia. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/N/NTRL/ek.cfm?curOrg=NTRL#5721587 “Imagine clearing out your family attic and discovering an enormous collection of letters written by two soldiers during the Civil War, but not knowing why the letters were there. Faced with that situation, Carleton Young spent more than a decade visiting battlefields and researching the two Vermont soldiers. In Voices From the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War, he tells the story of two brothers who witnessed and made history by fighting in the Peninsula Campaign, then at South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Cedar Creek. They then preserved that history through their surprisingly detailed and insightful letters.”
“Black Tech Nation Pittsburgh presents Coding for College: Building Personal Portfolio site for College Applications”, Friday, November 30, 3PM-5PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homewood. “Imagine being a college admissions officer and running across a student who has submitted a personal portfolio with his/her/their application. That would definitely get your attention! Now imagine if that prospective student coded his/her/their own personal portfolio from scratch. How impressed would you be? Black Tech Nation in partnership with Academy Pittsburgh Beta Builders will bring this exciting 2-day, weekend workshop to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood. Teens are invited to register for this program which will not only teach the basics of coding to our city’s youth, but also make them an even stronger candidate for the college of their dreams. this program is made possible by a generous grant from BNY. Teens in 11-12 grade are encouraged to participate.”
“How to Forgive Oneself and Others”, Friday, November 30, 2:30PM-3:30PM, Monroeville Library. “Why are you exhausted with bitter memories? Where are your hearts that you’ve forgotten that God calls you to forgive others in the measure you’ve been forgiven? Bring to birth the child of forgiveness. Micah 4: 9-10 Forgiveness, contrary to what many believe, is a gift one gives to oneself, not to the one who hurt or offended us. It is crucial to becoming the best one can be because of its powerful impact on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of one’s well-being. Join counselor Eileen Colianni as she discusses: prices paid for refusing to forgive; mistaken beliefs about what forgiveness is and is not; specific steps onto the path of forgiveness; common obstacles encountered; and the blessings which eventually flow when we do the hard, rewarding work of ‘bringing to birth the child of forgiveness’.”
“Teen Pizza Pizzaz”, Friday, November 30, 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 will enjoy working alongside classmates, learning techniques to make Margherita pizza from scratch. We’ll get hands-on and cover all the basics such as rules for handling knives, how to read and follow recipes, measuring and mixing, and the importance of kitchen safety. Pizza sampling will be available. Pizzas will be taken home oven-ready! Please check the website for items to bring to class. Registration required.”
“Miracle on 34th Street”, Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 16, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, 1 Lincoln Park, Midland. “When an old man by the name of Kris Kringle gets a job working as Santa for Macy's Department Store, a young girl and her mother begin to suspect there is more to Mr. Kringle than meets the eye. This classic holiday story reminds us to keep the child in all of us alive and well!” http://www.lincolnparkarts.org/event/bfa7ab315de21f433cb2e9c1cb8c0480
“Owl Prowl”, Friday, November 30, 6PM-8PM, South Park, Ice Skating Rink parking lot. $5. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/sp-owl-prowl/3082 “Approximately 2 miles with moderate to difficult elevation changes. Whooo? Whooo? Whooooo is out there? Come explore the wonderful world of owls! After a brief discussion, we'll go searching for owls. Be sure to bring a flashlight in case of emergencies, and be ready for a hike in the woods. Children under age 4 are free!”
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Buffalo:
“Buffalo’s Original Art Walk”, Friday, November 9, 5PM-9PM, and Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11, 10AM-5PM. “Open studios and galleries. Open your holiday shopping with Buffalo’s Original Art Walk! Over 50 creative artists will have their work on view and for purchase. Many locations have numerous artists exhibiting work. Explore extraordinary galleries, studios and homes not frequently open to the public. Meet and visit with artists in friendly relaxed settings.” Art walk map and artist list here: http://www.artistsinbuffalo.org/pages/holidayopen/
“Fall Orchid Show”, Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11, 10AM-5PM, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 S. Park Ave., Buffalo. $11 adults, $10 seniors, $9 students, $6 kids 3-12. “The show includes dozens of amazing award winning orchids. Exhibits will be spread throughout the Botanical Gardens, and educational programs will be held both days on growing orchids and other aspects of indoor gardening. Orchids and supplies will be for sale from several vendors.” https://www.buffalogardens.com/collections/events/products/fall-orchid-show
Erie:
“Good Taste Erie”, Saturday, November 3, 11AM-4PM, Ambassador Event Center, 7794 Peach St., Erie. $10. “Come celebrate the fabulous food scene in Erie with dozens of food vendors sampling and selling their goodies, national and local chefs showcasing their culinary wizardry on the Main Stage and food demonstrations will keep you up to date with all the latest foodie trends. Erie's local food scene is something to celebrate!” https://goodtastepittsburgh.com/goodtaste-erie/
“Celebrating Our Past-To Light Up Our Future”, Saturday, November 3, 11AM-3PM, Lighthouse St. three blocks east of East Ave. Free. “On November 6, 1818, Erie’s first Lighthouse Keeper, Captain John Bone lit the oil wick that illuminated the United States’ first land lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Although twice rebuilt, the current lighthouse, erected over 150 years ago in 1867, attracts thousands of tourists to Erie each year from far and wide. Come visit one of Erie’s most notable historic sites and be part of lighting up Erie’s future! This event is FREE and open to everyone! Smith hot dogs, hot chocolate, birthday cake, live music. Climb the spiral stairs 49 feet to the catwalk. Splendid view of the harbor entrance and Gull Point.” https://www.visiterie.com/events/event/11/03/2018/celebrating-our-past-to-light-up-our-future
“National Chemistry Week”, Saturday, November 3, 11AM-2PM, Millcreek Mall, Widget Kidz Zone, Volunteers from Penn State Behrend will have fun-filled, hands-on activities and demonstrations in celebration of National Chemistry Week! Join them to learn and experience FUN science experiments! This event brings together local chemists as well as student volunteers from the local colleges and universities to perform demonstrations to promote science to the general public. National Chemistry Week encourages American Chemical Society members and science enthusiasts to build awareness of chemistry at the local level. ACS local sections, schools, businesses, and individuals are invited to organize or participate in events in their communities with a common goal: to promote the value of chemistry in everyday life.” https://www.millcreekmall.net/event/national-chemistry-week/2145515317
Maryland:
“First Saturday Hike: Mason-Dixon Marker”, Saturday, November 3, 10AM-12PM, Fair Hill National Resources Management Area, 300 Tawes Dr., Elkton, MD. ” Join our ranger staff on an approximately 3 mile moderate hike where we will learn about the history of the Mason-Dixon markers.” There are four of these markers on this property. https://go.activecalendar.com/doit-md/location/31141175-0834-4E01-BA0C-8411C55FAEF4/
“AlienCon Baltimore”, Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD. “We have a fundamental desire to explore the unexplained. To solve the world’s mysteries. AlienCon 2018 brings together all those seeking the truth about extraterrestrial existence throughout history. Taking place November 9–11, 2018, in Baltimore, Maryland, AlienCon will feature thought-provoking original programming, celebrity appearances, exhibits, exclusive merchandise, fan competitions, and much more.” http://www.thealiencon.com/baltimore-about/
“Greeting of the Geese”, Saturday, November 10, 10AM-2PM, Merkle State Park, 11704 Fenno Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD. “The local Piscataway Tribe will be alternating between performing traditional dances and demonstrations, including basket making, doll making, and oyster roasting. Additional events include a local art show, hayrides, and a Scales and Tales display. Light refreshments will be served.” https://go.activecalendar.com/doit-md/event/greeting-of-the-geese/
“Bazaart Holiday Market”, Friday, November 23, 12PM-6PM and Saturday, November 24, 10AM-6PM, American Visionary Art Museum, Jim Rouse Visionary Art Center, 3rd Floor, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD. Free. “American Visionary Art Museum's annual holiday art market returns! Hundreds of original creations by regional artists and craftspeople, including paintings, sculpture, paper crafts, metalwork, jewelry, textiles, mixed media, apparel, and other work that simply defies categorization! Shop local on #SmallBusinessSaturday and support these original makers! FREE ENTRY. The rest of the museum, our Sideshow gift shop, and the 3rd floor restaurant at AVAM, Encantada will be open. Location: American Visionary Art Museum, Jim Rouse Visionary Center 3rd Floor. Note: Bazaart shoppers are welcome to tour the entire Jim Rouse Visionary Center for free on Bazaart day. The rest of the museum is open 10am-6pm and regular admission applies”. http://www.avam.org/news-and-events/events/bazaart-market.shtml
Ohio:
“Cleveland Mini Maker Faire”, Saturday, November 3, 10AM-5PM, Cleveland Main Library, 325 and 525 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH. Free tickets here: https://cleveland.makerfaire.com/tickets/ “Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these ‘makers’ to show hobbies, experiments, projects. We call it the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!”
“2nd Annual Columbus Somali Festival”, Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, Northland Performing Arts Festival, 4411 Tamarak Blvd., Columbus. $15. “Columbus’ exploding international population means a melting pot of cultures welcomes visitors with unusual cuisines, arts and traditions. Underscoring the celebrated diversity of Ohio’s capital city, some 60,000 Somali people now call Columbus home, creating the second-largest concentration of Somali immigrants in the United States. The festival is designed to celebrate the city’s openness to immigrants and allow visitors and locals alike to experience the uniqueness of Somali culture through its food, art and history. Colorful presentations of historical artifacts, Dhaanto and Goobile dances, Riwaayad skits and a fashion show will take place, alongside the artistry of two of Somalia’s most celebrated performers, Abdiwali Sayidka and Ahmed Rasta. Wildly interesting, Somali cuisine varies regionally and is a fusion of different traditions, including East African, Arab, Turkish and Italian influences.” https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-columbus-somali-festival-tickets-51085165104?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
“Dragon Lights Columbus”, Friday, November 23, 2018 through January 6, 2019, Tuesdays through Sundays, (plus Dec. 24 and 31) 5:30PM-10PM, Natural Resources Park, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E 17th Ave., Columbus. “From November 23 to January 6, Dragon Lights Columbus comes to the Natural Resources Park in Ohio Expo Center with brand new light sculptures, exciting performances, fun and cultural experience! 2018 features 100% NEW Displays and Entertainment. The Dragon Lights Columbus will light up the Ohio Expo Center with brand new larger-than-life illuminated displays crafted by Chinese artisans. Our team of artisans hails from Zigong, Sichuan, China’s cultural capital for the ancient art of lantern-making. In addition to lanterns, nightly performances, and handicrafts, the event will also offer food and beverages. Our menu includes a variety of Chinese and traditional fair food, as well as assorted beverages.“ https://dragonlightscolumbus.com
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/
“CraftNOW”, November 1- December 7, Philadelphia. Events and exhibitions of contemporary craft art. “CraftNOW Philadelphia unites the leading institutions, artists and patrons of Philadelphia’s craft community to celebrate the city’s rich legacy of craft, its internationally-recognized contemporary craft scene, and its important role as an incubator for arts based in wood, clay, fiber, metal and glass.” https://craftnowphila.org/
Washington DC:
“El Día de los Muertos Celebration”, Thursday, November 1, 5:30PM, National Portrait Gallery, Washington DC. “Join us for an evening of music, dancing and crafts in celebration of Latin American heritage, including special performances by the DC-based band Los Gallos Negros and dancers from the Maru Montero Dance Company.” http://npg.si.edu/whats-on/calendar#/?i=3
“Petworth Día de los Muertos Celebration”, Friday, November 2, 4:30PM-9PM, Petworth neighborhood of Washington DC. “Petworth Arts Collaborative hosts a celebration of the Day of the Dead in DC's Petworth neighborhood, a Mexican holiday honoring those who have passed away that coincides closely with Halloween. Friday, November 2nd from 4:30PM-9:00PM: We will have calavera face painting from 4:30PM-5:45PM at Qualia Coffee (3917 Georgia Ave NW) along with flower crown craft making and a Bruce Monroe Elementary student art show honoring loved ones. Directly following join us for a grand Street Procession celebrating loved ones beginning at 6:00pm at Walls of Books walking north along Georgia Avenue towards the 800 block of Upshur Street NW, where the procession will pass by Qualia Coffee and calavera participants will join in the procession. There will be live mariachi music while folks view altars made by the community along the Georgia Avenue and Upshur St NW processional route from 6:00PM-9:00PM.” https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-deaddia-de-los-muertos-celebration-in-petworth-dc-tickets-49998759636
“Smithsonian Food History Festival”, Saturday, November 3, 10AM-5:30PM, National Museum of American History, Washington DC. “The Food History Festival is a free day of hands-on learning, live demonstrations, talks, and stories exploring the past, present, and future of regional food cultures in America. Talented chefs, local organizations, experts, museum curators, students, and more will be on hand to spark conversation, lead activities, and dig into food history with museum visitors of all ages. All activities are free.” http://americanhistory.si.edu/events/food-history-weekend/festival
“Twelfth Annual Parade of Trabants”, Saturday, November 3, 10AM-4PM, International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW, Washington DC. Free. “It’s been more than 25 years since the Berlin Wall fell, but one Cold War icon is still chugging away—the Trabant. Despite their questionable performance and smoky two-stroke engines, these little cars are now affectionately regarded as a symbol of East Germany and the fall of Communism. Trabants are a rarity here, but on November 3 some of the finest examples in the US will chug their way to the International Spy Museum to celebrate our Twelfth Annual Parade of Trabants. Drop in to view the vintage cars, which will be parked in front of the Museum on F Street, NW, and enter a raffle to win a ride in a Trabant. While the cars are on display, experts will be on hand to answer questions about Trabants, the Cold War, and Communism, while the Alte Kameraden German Band provides festive music. You can even take a photo with our friendly Stasi officer. Try your hand at graffiti Berlin-style and see if you can fit into the tiny spaces like those escaping from East Berlin did.” https://www.spymuseum.org/calendar/detail/twelfth-annual-parade-of-trabants/2018-11-03
West Virginia:
“Saw-whet Owl Banding”, November 2, 3, 9, and 10, beginning at 8:30PM, Valley Falls State Park, 720 Valley Falls Rd., Fairmont, WV. “Saw-whet owl migration is occurring and a banding station will be in place this evening at Valley Falls State Park. Experience begins at 8:30 p.m. Joey Herron, certified bird bander, conducts this program. Email wvsawwhet@yahoo.com in advance for meeting location and to let him know you’re planning to attend. Attendees should bring a folding chair, camera and flashlight. Dress in layers for warmth. This is Herron’s 14th year for surveying, studying and reporting Saw-whet Owls at Valley Falls State Park. Consider staying at Tygart Lake State Park Lodge near Grafton, WV.” https://wvstateparks.com/calendar/?ref=1928
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