March 2019 Events
This is my event list for the greater Pittsburgh area for March 2019. At the bottom of the list, under "Road Trips" are a few neato events happening in other cities: Buffalo, Erie, Harrisburg, Maryland, Ohio, Philadelphia, Toronto, Washington DC, and West Virginia.
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The Vernal Equinox is Wednesday, March 20, our first official day of spring! Even now, our first spring wildflowers are blooming, including the notorious skunk cabbage. Last year I found the Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania not only posted amazing field trips, but also had the lowdown on where to go at the right time of year to see the highlights. Check their field trips as they’re announced here: http://www.botsocwpa.org/calendar.php
In March, the spring peepers start filling local ponds and wetlands with their amazing songs. The peak time for their songs is supposed to be ½ hour following sunset, and if you want to hear them, you will need to wait a few minutes silently for the frogs to adjust to your presence. The US Geological Survey website happens to have a nifty list of all the frog species in each of the eastern states, complete with recordings of their calls. So you can listen and identify who you are hearing in the dark: https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/Frogquiz/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.lookup
March is also a peak time for tropical orchids to bloom. That means that all over America, orchid societies are having their annual shows, a perfect antidote to winter blahs! You can see orchids right here in Pittsburgh at Phipps, and later at our own local orchid society show http://www.oswp.org/2019-show-news.html. But if you’re traveling, you can find dozens more here: http://www.aos.org/news-events/event-calendar.aspx
Registration is now open for the 2019 Westmoreland Homeschool Prom, which will take place April 25: https://westmorelandhomeschoolprom.wordpress.com
Exhibit, “Transformation 10: Contemporary Works in Found Materials”, now through March 23, Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free. “ ‘One man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ is the perfect idiom for Transformation 10: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, The Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize Exhibition. Featuring 26 national and international artists who have been selected as finalists for the 2017 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize. Transformation 10 will showcase newly created, innovative artworks that incorporate found materials in unexpected ways and challenge notions about commonplace objects, found materials, and contemporary art for personal and global narratives, expressions, and aesthetics. This exhibition is free and open to the public.” https://contemporarycraft.org/exhibition/transformation-10/
Exhibit, “Eye Candy: Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show”, now through Sunday, March 10, Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. Free with regular admission. Selected Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30PM are public programs related to orchids and bonsai. Details here: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/detail/orchid-and-tropical-bonsai-show “Be our guest and enter a world of candy-inspired natural beauty in Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Eye Candy! Phipps is newly transformed with beautiful candy-striped orchids, orchids in the shape of oversized lollipops, confectionery-scented varieties and more, with over 1,000 spectacular blooms to enjoy! You'll be surrounded by deliciously-scented blooms including Wilsonara Eye Candy ‘Pinkie,’ Oncidium Sharry Baby ‘Sweet Fragrance,’ Phalaenopsis varieties, Oncidium Aka Baby ‘Raspberry Chocolate’ and many more in a wide variety of vibrant colors, shapes and textures that are sure to delight! Plus, in the signature Orchid Room, explore the beauty and wonders of tiny miniature orchids, exotic hybrids and selections from the Barbara Tisherman Slipper Orchid collection, curated in collaboration with the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania to be one of the world’s definitive slipper orchid resources. The unique Frank Sarris Orchid, named in honor of the founder of Pittsburgh-based Sarris Candies, will make an appearance. You'll also have the chance to immerse yourself in the delectable detail of bonsai trees, meticulously trained for years and beautifully showcased in this special exhibit. Classified by size and style based upon the shapes of their trunks, roots and branches, bonsai take many forms, from the iconic formal upright bonsai to the more dramatic slant bonsai that resemble windswept, centuries-old trees. Ornate and rich in tradition, these special plants will captivate audiences of all ages. New miniature mudmen figures — small clay figurines popularized in China about 1,000 years ago to lend scale to the miniature landscapes the bonsai artisans were re-creating — will be tucked within the collection, adding a fun treasure hunt surprise that all ages are sure to enjoy.”
Exhibit, “Refik Anadol: Infinity Room”, now through April 7, Wood Street Galleries, 601 Wood St., Pittsburgh. Free. “Infinity Room is an immersive experience conceived by award-winning artist Refik Anadol utilizing contemporary algorithms, moving projections, light, sound, and mirrors. The audio/visual installation induces a state of consciousness in which the subject’s awareness of physical self is transformed by being surrounded by an all-encompassing environment, creating a perception of presence in a non-physical world. Infinity Room transforms the conventional flat cinema projection screen into a three dimensional and seemingly infinite space, blurring the boundaries between actual/fictional and physical/virtual. Infinity Room opened in 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey, and has traveled worldwide, with stops at SXSW in Austin, Texas, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts, and the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Over a million people have experienced Anadol’s Infinity Room, which Vice described as ‘a room that looks like you’ve just stepped into some kind of otherworldly portal or cosmic gateway, as the swirls, curls, and linear forms cause the walls to melt away’.” http://woodstreetgalleries.org/portfolio-view/refik-anadol-opening-with-the-gallery-crawl-jan-25th-530-10pm/
River City Brass Presents “Celtic Connections III”, now through Tuesday, March 12, various venues. “Our popular Celtic Connections is back for a third time! We honor the musical heritage of Ireland, Scotland, and Appalachia. Selections include: Amazing Grace, Highland Cathedral, Oh, Danny Boy, Take Me Home, Country Roads, Rocky Top, and The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” https://www.rivercitybrass.org/celtic-connections-iii/
Screenings, “Oscar Nominated Short Films”, now through March 7, Regent Square Theater, 1035 S. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh. They are dividing the screenings into three separate programs, Live Action, Animation and Documentary. You will get to see all the Oscar nominees and pick your favorites to win. The Animation program in particular is always a crowd pleaser. Details and showtimes here: http://cinema.pfpca.org
“Project Owlnet”, 6:30PM-midnight, Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, March 30, weather permitting (banding will be cancelled in the event of steady rain or strong winds), Sewickley Heights Park, Hallaway Rd, Sewickley. Free and visitors are welcome. Basically you can just come, hang out, and watch them check the mist nets every half hour. When they do catch an owl, you can watch them band it and record data about the bird. And you can meet some lovely nature lovers who will gladly tell you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about these amazing animals. “Project Owlnet is a coordinated, cooperative banding project to determine the timing, intensity and pace of migration of the Northern Saw-whet Owl, which was a little known species until this project began in the mid-1990s. A few banding mist nets are set up in a suitable habitat and an audio lure of the owl’s own call is played to attract any migrating owls closer to the nets. Several dozen of these tiny owls can be caught in a single night at some locations in the mountains of Pennsylvania and along the Lake Erie shore. But, until Pittsburgh Project Owlnet was started in fall 2013, we knew very little about the occurrence of these owls in the Pittsburgh region, which is well outside the classic ridgetop, lakeshore, and coastal areas where these small owls are known to be concentrated during migration.” https://www.aviary.org/project-owlnet
“Hot Jam”, Friday, March 1, 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/2019/3/1/hot-jam-free-monthly-open-house
“Sunset Snowshoe”, Friday, March 1, 6PM-8PM, Forbes State Forest. “Enjoy the peace of the forest as the sun sets on this easy to moderate, 2 mile hike. After the hike warm up with a cup of locally roasted coffee. Please come prepared with warm layers, water, and a headlamp! Registration is required. For more information or to register contact rmahony@pa.gov or 724-259-2201.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/sunset_snowshoe
“3D Printing 101”, Friday, March 1, 5PM-6:30PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Learn to design and print on Fab Lab’s 3D printers and explore the technology of 3D printing using a 3D printing pen. This introductory class is required in order to use the 3D printer during Fab Lab Open Workshop (FLOW). Workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop.”
“The Three Musketeers”, Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 10, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, BlackBox Theater, 1 Lincoln Park, Midland. $20. “This adaptation is based on the timeless swashbuckler by Alexandre Dumas. A tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes, and above all, honor. In 1625, d'Artagnan sets off to Paris for adventure along with his tomboy younger sister Sabine, who unbeknownst to him ultimately saves the day. This show features a new seating arrangement in our BlackBox theater ensuring the action is up close and exciting!” http://www.lincolnparkarts.org
“The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee”, Friday, March 1 through Saturday, March 16, Comtra Cultural Center, 10540 Route 19, Cranberry. $20. “An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming ‘ding’ of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.” https://www.comtratheatre.org
“Pop Up Workshop: Girls Write Flash Fiction with Jamie Lackey”, Saturday, March 2, 10AM-12PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Brookline. “Join Girls Write Pittsburgh and author Jamie Lackey for a pop-up workshop on flash fiction! This workshop will explore the basics of writing an effective, impactful short-short story. Girls Write Pittsburgh is a local organization dedicated to inspiring youth to grow their voices through writing. This pop-up workshop is free and open to all girl-identifying writers between the ages of 12 to 18. No RSVP necessary.” http://girlswritepittsburgh.com/?page_id=170
“Pop Up Workshop: Girls Write Flash Fiction with Jamie Lackey”, Saturday, March 2, 10AM-12PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Brookline. “Join Girls Write Pittsburgh and author Jamie Lackey for a pop-up workshop on flash fiction! This workshop will explore the basics of writing an effective, impactful short-short story. Girls Write Pittsburgh is a local organization dedicated to inspiring youth to grow their voices through writing. This pop-up workshop is free and open to all girl-identifying writers between the ages of 12 to 18. No RSVP necessary.” http://girlswritepittsburgh.com/?page_id=170
“Lift Every Voice: Celebrating Phenomenal Women”, Saturday, March 2, 8PM, Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Join us for a celebration of phenomenal women who relentlessly push the boundaries of artistic expression! Featuring tributes to Pittsburgh jazz legend Mary Lou Williams, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin and more!” https://www.trustarts.org/production/62045/lift-every-voice-celebrating-phenomenal-women
“The Women Gather : A lively afternoon of literary conversations and reading”, Saturday, March 2, 1PM-5PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homewood. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ubbcp-women-gather-event-tickets-56296061034 “United Black Book Clubs of Pittsburgh invites you to bring your voice to the circle for an afternoon of sharing, discussion, reading and fun to celebrate Women’s History Month. This year’s focus is the writings of Ntozake Shange and Zora Neale Hurston.”
“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. March 2: Blood Typing; March 4, 6 and 9: Pig Dissection; March 11, 13 and 16: Solutions and Mixtures: Exothermic, Endothermic, and Chemical Change; March 18, 20 and 23: Energy and Chemical Bonding; March 25, 27 and 30: Acid Base. Registration and details of each program are here: http://www.thecitizensciencelab.org/programs
“Teen Anime Club”, Saturday, March 2, 2PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Lawrenceville. “Get together with other anime enthusiasts to explore Japanese culture through food, kuwaii crafts, cosplay and of course, Anime!”
“Guided Tour: Pittsburgh’s Attic from Glass to Ketchup”, Saturday, March 2, 11AM; Saturday, March 9, 1PM; and Saturday, March 16, 11AM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with regular admission. “Join a History Center docent for a tour where you’re guaranteed to see something new. This guided tour will take you to three exhibits: Special Collections, Glass: Shattering Notions, and Heinz. We’ll bring out objects that you can see and touch in this special tour.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events
“Guided Tour: Pittsburgh’s Attic from Glass to Ketchup”, Saturday, March 2, 11AM; Saturday, March 9, 1PM; and Saturday, March 16, 11AM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with regular admission. “Join a History Center docent for a tour where you’re guaranteed to see something new. This guided tour will take you to three exhibits: Special Collections, Glass: Shattering Notions, and Heinz. We’ll bring out objects that you can see and touch in this special tour.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events
“Pyanksy Egg Decorating”, Saturday, March 2, 12PM-4PM, Carnegie of Homestead Library. $10. Preregistration required. Call 412-462-3444. “Learn to decorate Pyansky eggs.”
“Maple Sugaring Past and Present”, Saturday, March 2, 1PM-2:30PM, Monroeville Library. “Tammy Watychowicz of Boyce Park Nature Center, Greenhouse and Arboretum will lead us on a journey of maple sugaring techniques from Native Americans to the European colonists of North America, and to modern-day methods of tapping, collecting and processing maple sugar. She will also demonstrate the tools used in this process, from the earliest wooden tools to those used today. Tammy is a naturalist, horticulturist and artist with Allegheny County Parks. All ages are welcome at this kid-friendly event.”
“South Hills Scrabble Club”, Saturdays in March, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. “South Hills Scrabble Club welcomes adults and kids ages 10 and up for an afternoon of friendly competition! In cooperation with Mt. Lebanon Public Library.”
“Roaring Run Ramble”, Saturday, March 2, 10AM-3PM, Forbes State Forest. “Explore the northern portion of the Roaring Run Natural Area during this 8-mile day hike. Learn about the unique history and natural features scattered throughout this area. Registration is required. For more information or to register contact rmahony@pa.gov or 724-259-2201.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/roaring_run_ramble_1716
“Maple Time at Latodami”, Saturday, March 2, 10:30AM-12PM, and 1PM-2:30PM, Latodami Nature Center, North Park. Ages 5 and up. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “Learn how to tap the maple trees in your yard and cook the sap to make your own home-made maple syrup. As space is limited, all individuals attending the program must be registered. Dress well for outdoor activity.”
“Woodpecker Wander”, Saturday, March 2, 10AM-11AM, Canoe Creek State Park, Wentz Education Center. “Take a walk through the woods to learn about the diversity of woodpeckers that live here. We’ll talk about their seasonal habits and look and listen for these incredible birds.”
“Hit the Trail for a Hike”, Saturday, March 2, 2PM-5PM, South Park; Sunday, March 3, 2PM-5PM, Harrison Hills Park; Saturday, March 9, 2PM-5PM, 2PM-5PM, Hartwood Acres Park; Sunday, March 10, 2PM-5PM, Boyce Park; and Sunday, March 24, Round Hill Farm. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “Hiking is a great way to enjoy nature and get some exercise. We will stop and talk about some of the sites along the way and provide as variety of useful hiking tips for the future. Bring water and wear hiking shoes.”
“Teen Anime Club”, Saturday, March 2, and Saturday, March 16, 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.”
“Women of Pittsburgh Walk”, Saturday, March 2, 9AM-12PM, Oakland neighborhood, Pittsburgh. $12, or $8 for Venture Outdoors members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/events/82541/ “March is Women’s History Month, and Pittsburgh is one of the most historically rich places for women’s history in the country. Join us for a guided walk around Oakland as we visit historical sites, and revisit some of Pittsburgh’s most famous and influential women.”
“Teen Sardines and Zombie Tag Night”, Saturday, March 2, 7PM-9PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SHALER/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=SHALER “Play everyone's favorite game of hide 'n seek: Sardines! Then play Zombie Tag! We will also play some favorite board games. Bring a flashlight for sardines and zombie tag. Small nerf guns are optional to ward off zombies!”
“Guided Tour: Women in Western Pennsylvania History”, Saturday, March 2, 11AM; Saturday, March 9, 1PM; and Saturday, March 16, 11AM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with regular admission. “As we celebrate Women’s History Month, learn about the achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and endurance of Western Pennsylvanian women. Travel back through time to explore the ever-evolving role of women in Western Pennsylvania. From our earliest history to the 21st century, discover the important contributions women have made to our region and to our nation.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events
“Guided Tour: From Slavery to Freedom”, Saturday, March 2, 1PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with regular 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
“Maple Sugaring”, Saturday, March 2, 9:30AM-11:30AM, Ohio Township Community Park, 325 Nicholson Rd., Sewickley. $5 per person or $15 per family. Preregistration required; register online: http://fhnc.org/maplesugaringohiotwp.aspx “Join educators from Fern Hollow Nature Center. Learn about the history and science behind maple sugaring. Discover how Native Americans and pioneers made, transported and used maple syrup and sugar. This program blends American history, botany, chemistry and physics into a fun, hands-on experience.”
“Cirque Mechanics: 42ft- A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels”, Sunday, March 3, 2PM, Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. “At the center of every circus rests a 42ft ring full of thrills, laughs and excitement. 42ft – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels, is the latest invention from the creative minds of Cirque Mechanics. The shows’ unique mechanical interpretation of the traditional, and its story full of the lore of the historic one-ring circus, create a welcoming place, like a big top, where we can be amazed. The action in 42FT is full of theatricality and a modern sensibility, showcasing a galloping mechanical metal horse and a rotating tent frame for strongmen, acrobats, and aerialists.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/61100/cirque-mechanics-42ft-a-menagerie-of-mechanical-marvels
“Words and Pictures: Jennifer L. Holm”, Sunday, March 3, 2:30PM-4PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Lecture Hall. “The Third Mushroom is the hilarious, heartwarming, and much-anticipated sequel to The Fourteenth Goldfish by three-time Newbery Medalist Jennifer L. Holm. Jenni also collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series—the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series. Born in California, Jenni spent much of her life in Pennsylvania, where she grew up following her four brothers and enjoying the athletic and boy friendly activities they were into. After college, Jenni moved to New York, where she became a television producer before deciding to become a full-time writer. Her first novel Our Only May Amelia was the recipient of a Newbery Honor Award, and Holm was catapulted onto the children’s literature scene. She would go on to win another two Newbery Honors for her novels Penny from Heaven and Turtle in Paradise. Her recent novel, The Fourteenth Goldfish was a New York Times bestseller, and her newest book, Full of Beans, won the 2017 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction and was a New York Public Library Best Book for Kids. A book signing will follow the program in the Children’s Department of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Books will be available for sale before and after the lecture from Classic Lines.” http://www.jenniferholm.com/
“Introduction to Calligraphy”, 4 sessions, Sunday, March 3, 10, 17, and 24, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. $5. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/rocketsearch/rs_event.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&tfem=false&eID=5877612 “Professional calligrapher and artist Christine Hutson, who is an instructor at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and has worked inscribing invitations to inductees of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, will lead us through a series of classes to learn about calligraphy and basic lettering. Registration is required and students are expected to attend all sessions. Register for all classes on the March 3rd calendar entry. $5 suggested donation. All supplies provided.”
“A Sweet Stroll Through Maple History”, Sunday, March 3, 2PM-4PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. Free. “Celebrate the end of winter with the seasonal tradition of maple sugaring. This presentation will unravel the mystery of how a tree functions, and show how sap from a tree becomes syrup for the breakfast table. The program will begin with an indoor introduction, followed by a guided, outdoor walk that demonstrates the art of maple sugaring from past to present. You'll see a working evaporator and get a taste of spring itself, real maple syrup! A variety of local maple products will be available for sale in The Nature Shop at Jennings. This annual, free program is open to the public. Registration is not required, but be sure to arrive on time to get a seat for this very popular event.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/maple_sugaring_7373
“Mountain Pie Madness”, Sunday, March 3, 1PM-3PM, Canoe Creek State Park, Wentz Education Center. “Celebrate the end of winter with some spring madness – mountain pie madness, that is! We’ll take a walk on the trails to stretch our legs and build our appetite. When we come back, the Friends of Canoe Creek will be there with a fire, hot beverages and delicious ‘build it yourself’ mountain pies – all available for a donation. Join the fun and Friends!” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/mountain_pie_madness_6475
“Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale”, Sunday, March 3, 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
“Life After High School”, Mondays in March, 3:30PM-4:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Woods Run. “Thinking about where you will be and what you want to do after graduation? Stop in to CLP — Woods Run on Mondays to prepare for Life After High School. Workshops will range from scholarship applications to quick and easy cooking tips to financial literary and more. CLP is here to get you ready for whatever the future has in store.”
“Weather Science”, Monday, March 4, 7PM-9PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Parking $5. “What’s next in the forecast? Join WPXI’s Chief Meteorologist Stephen Cropper on Mon., March 4 for Café Sci as he talks about the science of weather and how quickly it can change from one part of the area to another. After his lecture, have a one-on-one conversation with Cropper and get your burning questions answered about weather science. Cropper has delivered accurate, easy-to-understand local forecasts in the Pittsburgh area for nearly two decades. He was on-air alerting viewers nonstop for nearly 24 hours during the record-breaking Pittsburgh snowfall of February 2010. He also provided life-saving information during the tornado outbreaks of June 1998 and April 2002. It was the back-to-back record-breaking rains from Hurricane Frances and Ivan in September 2004 that Cropper remembers most. He was awarded the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval for Television Weathercasting. Cropper also is a graduate of the Duquesne University School of Law and has been licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and The United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. Cropper serves on the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army and works closely with various other charitable organizations in the region.” http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/adult-programs-cafe-sci/?utm_source=suggestions&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=Programs%20Overview
“Deciphering Dinosaur Lives: From Microscopes to Madagascar”, Monday, March 4, 12PM-1PM, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “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. Presented by Kristi Curry-Rogers. Sauropods are iconic long-necked dinosaurs. They are aliens. They are celebrities. They’ve been called “Nature’s Greatest Extravagances.” They’re truly biological superlatives. Over the past 25 years, nearly everything that we thought we knew about these remarkable dinosaurs has changed. They are no longer dimwitted icons of extinction. Instead, they are an extraordinarily successful group that evolved their specialized body plan early in their evolutionary history, pushed the limits of terrestrial body size, and were among the last surviving dinosaurs in the Cretaceous Period. How did they do it? From exciting discoveries in the field in Madagascar, to new information gleaned from microscopic investigations of sauropod bones, Dr. Kristi Curry Rogers will fill us in on the new and improved sauropod.” https://carnegiemnh.org/visitor/things-to-do/rw-moriarty-science-seminars/
"Slovak American Easter Palm Weaving", Monday, March 4, 7PM-9PM, Mt. Lebanon Library Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. “Larry Kozlowski will lead this hand-on program.”
“Jeanne Marie Laskas: To Obama”, Monday, March 4, 7PM-8:30PM, Alphabet City, 40 W. North Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.alphabetcity.org/events/jeanne-marie-laskas-to-obama/ “Every evening for eight years, at his request, President Obama was given ten handpicked letters written by ordinary American citizens – the unfiltered voice of a nation – from his Office of Presidential Correspondence. In To Obama, Jeanne Marie Laskas interviews President Obama, the letter writers themselves, and the White House staff who sifted through the incredibly intimate narrative of America during the Obama years. To Obama is a look one man’s relationship to the American people, and a record of a time when empathy intersected with politics in the White House.”
“Printmaking Presented by AIR”, Tuesdays in March, 4PM-6PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Allegheny. “Make something cool! Learn to use digital technology and traditional tools. Materials and equipment will be provided. In this workshop we will learn to screen print with AIR (Artist Image Resources). For kids and teens grades 4-12.”
“Quilting with Janna”, Tuesday, March 5, 6PM-7:30PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Classroom A. “Join us for HOW, a series of hands-on workshops for adults and teens. Learn from skilled craftspeople. Dig in and try things out in a creative, supportive environment. Join us for one or all of these free programs. Materials provided. Quilting with Janna: Learn how to do simple quilting. 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!”
“Manufacturing Assistance Center Info Session”, Tuesday, March 5, 5PM-7PM, 622 N. Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “95% Job Placement Rate, tuition-free job training, graduates earn $15-22/hour, must be 18+ years old to apply. Join us to learn about all the MAC has to offer! Located at 7800 Susquehanna St, the MAC offers advanced manufacturing training and job placement assistance. A maker-space is open to the community for educational programming and small business development.” https://www.facebook.com/events/1146479175526367/
Screening, “A Dry White Season”, Tuesday, March 5, 7PM, Alphabet City, 40 W. North Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.alphabetcity.org/events/sembene-film-festival-a-dry-white-season-zimbabwe/ “With this bracing drama, made at the climax of the anti-apartheid movement, director Euzhan Palcy issued a devastating indictment of South Africa’s racist government—and made history in the process, becoming the first black woman to direct a Hollywood studio film. White schoolteacher Ben Du Toit (Donald Sutherland) lives in Johannesburg and remains blissfully incurious about the lives of his black countrymen until a wave of brutal treatment comes crashing down on his gardener (Winston Ntshona), bringing Du Toit face-to-face with harsh political realities. Based on a celebrated novel by André Brink and rooted in the first-hand research the Martinican Palcy did in South Africa into the way black people lived under apartheid, A Dry White Season is unflinching in its depiction of violence and its chronicling of injustice, making for a galvanizing tribute to those willing to sacrifice everything to fight oppression.”
“Teen Mental Health First Aid”, 2 sessions, Wednesday, March 6, and Wednesday, March 13, 5PM-7:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/teen-mental-health-first-aid-for-teens/ “Learn about mental health problems in youth and how you, as a teen, can use the Mental Health First Aid ® Action Plan. This program is presented by Towan Hall, Youth Voice Specialist at Allegheny County Department of Human Services and in coordination with Addressing Mental Health in Our Teens Together (AMOTT). For teens age 11-19 or 6th-12th grade.”
“Historical Tours of Main Library”, Sundays, 1PM and 3PM, and Wednesdays, 11AM and 1PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historical-tours-of-main-library-registration-46770852880 “Join experienced staff and volunteer docents as we take you on a guided tour through Andrew Carnegie’s Main Library. You’ll get a look at the wonderful art and architecture that created this historic landmark, as well as how the building’s interior has changed over time. Tours will take place on Sundays at 1 PM and 3 PM and Wednesdays at 11 AM and 1 PM, and will last about 1 hour. All tours will meet in the front lobby of the Main Library.”
“Pittsburgh Police Chess Club”, Thursdays, 3PM, Sheraden Library; and Thursdays, 4PM, Beechview 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.”
“Mah Jongg”, Thursday, March 7, 5:30PM-8PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Young Adult Area, Pittsburgh. “First Thursday of every month is BEGINNERS ONLY. Mah Jongg is an ancient game that originated in China and, although a game of strategy and skill, also involves a certain amount of luck. You can play the American version of Mah Jongg on Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8:00, in the upstairs open game section of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library. The first Thursday of the month is open to beginners.”
“JFilm Festival”, Thursday, March 7 through Sunday, March 17, Southside Works Cinema, 425 Cinema Dr., Pittsburgh. “The annual JFilm Festival presents international Jewish-themed films that deepen audiences’ understanding of Jewish culture, tolerance, and our common humanity. The eleven-day festival is complemented by a variety of supplemental programming, including visiting filmmakers, guest speakers and collaborative events with other local organizations.” https://filmpittsburgh.org
Film Premiere: “The Rock”, Thursday, March 7, 7PM-9PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/film-premiere-the-rock-therese-rocco “Join the Heinz History Center for the premiere of “The Rock,” a documentary about the life and legacy of Therese Rocco—one of America’s first female assistant police chiefs and the first in Pittsburgh. Tracing Rocco’s beginnings in law enforcement at age 19 to her ascent to leadership in the Pittsburgh Police Department, 'The Rock' explores how she broke the glass ceiling for women on the police force and navigated her way through discrimination in a male-dominated field. Following the screening of the 50-minute documentary, Rocco will share intimate stories about her life, her work as an investigator, and how she continues to contribute to law enforcement and missing persons investigations in Pittsburgh. Rocco will also sign copies of her recently released book, “Therese Rocco: A Memoir,” following the program. Copies will be available for pre-purchase or in person the night of the program.”
“The Mads Are Back!”, Thursday, March 7, and Friday, March 8, 7PM, Carnegie Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. $25. “The Mads Are Back in Pittsburgh for another two hilarious shows with different films each night! Join Mystery Science Theater 3000’s Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu at The Carnegie in Carnegie for an evening of fun and laughter as they screen some endearingly bad films and roast them, live-and-in-person, in the same style as their classic TV series. Come early at 7PM to meet Frank and Trace, get autographs, photos, and check out the merchandise tables! Film screens at 8PM. Trace and Frank will stick around after the show for a Q/A and more meet and greet! Ticket price includes meet and greet event, photos, and autographs! Each show features different films and content. If this show were rated it would probably be PG-13, but keep in mind it is a live show so anything could happen!” https://www.jumpcuttheater.org/calendar
“Ukrainian Egg Demonstration”, Thursday, March 7, 6PM-7:30PM, Springdale Library, 724-274-9729. “Marilan Caito is returning to demonstrate and teach about her beautiful craft of decorating Ukranian (Pysanky) eggs. In her demo, she will complete one egg, which will later be awarded to an audience member by random drawing. If 10 or more people are interested in taking classes, they will be offered on March 14, 21, and 28. Please register for either the demonstration or the classes.”
“Inkspotters Teen Writing Group”, Thursdays in March, 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.”
“Poets Aloud: Ilya Kaminsky”, Thursday, March 7, 7PM-8PM, Carnegie Main Library Lecture Hall. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/poets-aloud-ilya-kaminsky/ “Poet Ilya Kaminsky was born in the former Soviet Union city of Odessa. He lost most of his hearing at the age of four after a doctor misdiagnosed mumps as a cold. His family was granted political asylum by the United States in 1993, settling in Rochester, New York. After his father’s death in 1994, Kaminsky began to write poems in English. He explained in an interview with the Adirondack Review, “I chose English because no one in my family or friends knew it—no one I spoke to could read what I wrote. I myself did not know the language. It was a parallel reality, an insanely beautiful freedom. It still is.” http://www.ilyakaminsky.com/
“Talking Comics”, Thursday, March 7, 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.”
“Lecture: Antique Skyscrapers and Historic Houses”, Thursday, March 7, 6PM, Landmarks Preservation Resource Center, 744 Rebecca Ave., Wilkinsburg. Presented by Mark Houser. “A pair of iconic buildings in Pittsburgh’s skyline were overshadowed by the dark clouds of financial ruin as soon as they were finished. Plus a twice-haunted library, horse racing millionaires, and the time Henry Ford bought the wrong house in Lawrenceville. Mark Houser shares entertaining tales of century-old marvels and the characters who built them.” https://phlf.org/event/lecture-antique-skyscrapers-and-historic-houses/ These lectures usually have an entrance fee.
“Snowshoeing for Beginners”, Friday, March 8, 5:30PM-7PM, Forbes State Forest. “Learn the fundamentals of snowshoeing during this family-friendly program at Forbes. After brief instruction, participants will be able to test out snowshoes on a short, night time hike. Participants must be 8+ years or older. Registration is required. For more information or to register contact rmahony@pa.gov or 724-259-2201.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/snowshoeing_for_beginners_544
“Basic Circuitry and Soldering 101”, Friday, March 8, 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 solder a basic LED circuit at Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center. This introductory class is required in order to use the electronics equipment and soldering irons during and 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.”
“In the Time of the Butterflies”, Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 17, New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh. “A play by Caridad Svich Based on the novel by Julia Alvarez. Directed by Ricardo Vila-Roger. Presented with the NEA Big Read, which is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. ‘Julia Alvarez' novel is as lovely as a butterfly at rest, and as moving as one in flight.’ ~ Burlington Free Press. Experience the spirit, passions and courageous acts of the Mirabal sisters – ‘The Butterflies’ - as they inspired a fight for freedom in the Dominican Republic. Their legacy led to the UN creating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.” https://newhazletttheater.org
“Food Truck a Palooza”, Saturday, March 9, 12PM-5PM, Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd, Monroeville. $10 advance tickets or $15 at the door. “It's Western Pennsylvania's only indoor, winter food truck festival! GoodTaste! Pittsburgh and Steel City Media invite you to come in from the cold and warm up with Pittsburgh's top food trucks! Food Truck A Palooza features more than 35 food trucks!” https://goodtastepittsburgh.com/events/
“Stage Right’s Guinness World Record Attempt”, Saturday, March 9, 8PM, Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman St., Greensburg. “Saturday, March 9, Stage Right will attempt to break the record for the fastest musical production. The previous record is 15 hours; Stage Right will be attempting to do it in 14 hours and 30 minutes. To set the record, the theatre company will receive notice of the title of the show at 5:30 am that morning. They will then have 14 hours and 30 minutes to cast, rehearse, create sets, props and costumes, rehearse the orchestra and be ready to perform before a live audience. The performance will be open to the public for a suggested donation of $10 or $20.” https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/concerts-events/
“Camille A. Brown and Dancers”, Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 10, August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. “Camille A. Brown is a prolific Black female choreographer whose work examines the cultural narrative of African American identity. A Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award-winner and Guggenheim Fellowship-recipient, her bold work taps into both ancestral stories and contemporary culture to capture a range of deeply personal experiences.” https://www.trustarts.org/production/59606/camille-a-brown-and-dancers
“The 1779 Bucktooth Run Battlefield”, Saturday, March 9, 11AM-1PM, Fort Pitt Museum, 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh. $5 for adults and students, free for History Center members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/fort-pitt-museum-bucktooth-run-battlefield “Join the Fort Pitt Museum for a program that will help us better understand the impact of Colonel Daniel Brodhead’s 1779 expedition up the Allegheny River into Seneca country. Dr. Joe Stahlman will discuss a recent project in which he and Dr. Douglas Perrelli from the University of Buffalo, in collaboration with Seneca Nation Tribal Heritage Preservation Office (THPO), examined available oral histories, historic maps, and secondary archival resources to understand the impacts of Col. Daniel Brodhead’s 1779 expedition. Over the years, there have been hints that an unrecorded skirmish occurred on Seneca lands along the Allegheny River – the only battle on Seneca Nation territory. During the 1779 Sullivan-Clinton campaign, Washington ordered Brodhead to subdue British Native allies, the Munsee and Seneca, and possibly meet up with the westward marching American campaign.”
“Teen Anime Club”, Saturday, March 9, 2PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Woods Run. “Explore new anime and express your fandom at Teen Anime Club! We’ll watch anime, explore Japanese culture and enjoy a fun snack.”
“Teen Anime Club”, Saturday, March 9 9, 2PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh East Liberty. “Join fellow anime enthusiasts around Pittsburgh, where otaku and noobs alike come to hang out, explore Japanese culture, enjoy Anime, showcase cosplay and munch on Pocky.”
“Steel City Reptile Expo”, Saturday, March 9, 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
“Maple Harvest Tour”, Saturday, March 9, 10AM and 1PM, Laurel Hill State Park. “Sugar Camp is Open! Explore the history of maple syrup from the days of discovery to modern day evaporation. Try a taste and purchase a bottle to take home! Tours will occur at 10am and 1pm. Registration is required to participate in a tour. Please register by calling 814-352-8649.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/laurel_hill_state_park/calendar
“Pittsburgh Pogo Meetups”, Saturday, March 9, and Saturday, March 23, 1PM, Community Forge, 1256 Franklin Ave., Wilkinsburg. “Come to the Xpogo Office the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month in the start of 2019 to pogo with us. We have sticks for riders of all skill levels and Xpogo Pros will be around to help you whether you're just starting out or already a master. Completely free and open to everyone!” https://www.facebook.com/pg/CommunityForgePGH/events/?ref=page_internal
“Downtown History Hike and Fort Pitt Museum Tour”, Saturday, March 9, 10AM-12:30PM, meeting at 601 Commonwealth Pl., Pittsburgh. $15, or $12 for Venture Outdoors members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/events/82545/ “Explore downtown Pittsburgh and the Fort Pitt Museum on this half day adventure! We'll start with a guided tour of the Fort Pitt Museum, where we'll learn about Western Pennsylvania's role during the French and Indian War and American Revolution as well as the establishment of Pittsburgh. Afterwards, we'll head outside for a 2 to 3 mile hike through the downtown area to learn more about Pittsburgh's past, and present.”
“Tree ID + Tea”, Saturday, March 9, 10AM-12PM, Forbes State Forest. “Learn the basics of winter tree identification on a brisk, 2 mile hike on Laurel Mountain. Warm up after the hike with a cup of hot tea. Registration is required. For more information or to register contact rmahony@pa.gov or 724-259-2201.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/tree_id_tea
“Native Amerian and Pioneer Maple Sugaring”, Saturday, March 9, 1:30PM-3PM, Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/hh-native-american-pioneer-maple-sugaring/3394 “A Heritage and tradition sharing opportunity as environmental and inspirational legendary tales are told with the practice of nature 'sign language'. Additional 'sweet' historical lore will be presented and demonstrated along with the making of 'paper mokuks' (Birch bark containers)!”
“Sunday Afternoon Music Series Presents RML Jazz”, Sunday, March 10, 2PM-3PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Quiet Reading Room. “RML Jazz has been entertaining audiences throughout the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas since 2004 with an exciting mix of Smooth Jazz, Modern Jazz, BeBop, Updated Standards and R and B. RML Jazz performs from a trio up to a 6-piece group, and has recorded four CDs – Family and Friends, Smooth and Hot!, RML Jazz Live, and Keepin’ it Smooth and Hot!” http://www.rmljazz.net/
“Pennsylvania Charter Day Celebration”, Sunday, March 10, 12PM-4PM, Bushy Run Battlefield, 1253 Bushy Run Rd., Jeanette, PA. Free. “Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday with Free Admission to Bushy Run Battlefield. Join the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society in celebrating the Commonwealth’s 338th Birthday at our 2nd Annual Charter Day Celebration! Pennsylvania was created when England’s King Charles II granted a charter to William Penn in 1681. Once each year the Pennsylvania State Archives exhibits the original document. To help celebrate, Bushy Run and other state-owned historical sites offer FREE admission to all visitors. Tour Guides will be on hand to help guide visitors around the battlefield from noon until 3 p.m. and the museum and park will be open until 5 p.m. Bushy Run Winery will also be joining us for our Charter Day celebration!” https://bushyrunbattlefield.com/news-events/
“Basics of Maple Sugaring”, Sunday, March 10 10AM-11AM and 1PM-2PM, Raccoon Creek State Park, Recreation Hall. Free. “Stop by the park to learn the step by step process of turning maple sap into maple syrup and sugars. The one hour programs will walk participants through the tapping, collection, boiling and processing components of creating maple syrup. Programs are outdoors and will be held at 10:00am and again at 1:00pm. Pre-registration is not required, just show up.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/raccoon_creek_state_park
“The Butterfly’s Daughter”, Sunday, March 10, 10AM, Arnold’s Tea, 502 E. Ohio St., Pittsburgh. $25. “An intimate brunch with Minou Tavarez Mirabal. Ms. Mirabal, an activist and political figure in her native Dominican Republic, shares the legacy of her parents and aunts, her published and upcoming books and her fight against gender-based violence. Ticket price includes full brunch. Limited seating is available and tickets must be purchased in advance.” http://primestage.com/events/ The story of her mother and aunts was featured in the book “In the Time of the Butterflies” by Julia Alvarez, and Prime Stage will be performing a play based on the novel this month.
“Cat Video Fest”, Sunday, March 10 through Thursday, March 21, Row House Cinema, 4115 Butler St., Pittsburgh. “Many of you already know and love CatVideoFest, but for the uninitiated, this is a truly glorious 70-80 min reel of the funniest, cutest and craziest cat videos, culled from thousands of submissions every year. A portion of the proceeds go to local cat charities.” http://rowhousecinema.com
“Wood Duck Nest Boxes: A Moraine Success Story”, Monday, March 11, 7PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd, Slippery Rock. Free and open to the public. “Over the last four years, Specialty Outdoors, an outdoor education program based in Butler, has monitored and improved 100 wood duck nest boxes at Moraine State Park. Each year the hatching rate has increased and now an average of 300 to 400 young are fledged each year. Russ Cawthorne of Specialty Outdoors will explain how this program insures successful nesting by selecting optimal habitat, box size, location, nesting material, and predator guards. He will also discuss other aspects of the conservation of cavity nesting birds.” https://www.bartramianaudubonsociety.org/meetings
“Let’s Go Fishing Club Presents Learn How to Fish!”, Tuesdays, March 12, 19 and 26, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homewood. “The Let’s Go Fishing Club is motivated to helping families seeking to strengthen their interpersonal relationships with siblings through fishing. The experience gained from the preparation, execution and follow through of the annual fishing derby has convinced us that sport fishing can fill the relational void affecting the urban family. Find out what it’s all about in these informational, instructional workshops. Children and their families are encouraged to participate.”
“Meet, Play, Learn: Dungeons and Dragons”, Wednesday, March 13, 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.”
“Learn to Sew”, Wednesday, March 13, 6PM-7:30PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homwood. “Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha (Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter) Sorority are presenting an opportunity for teens to learn to sew clothes for Children in Haiti. Teens are invited to participate and learn the art of sewing and helping with this global impact initiative.”
Screening, “Doctor Who: Logopolis”, Wednesday, March 13, 7PM, Cinemark Robinson Township, and Cinemark Monroeville Mall. “It's a Doctor Who classic fan favorite, in celebration of the upcoming Blu-Ray release Tom Baker's complete seventh season on Doctor Who. BBC Studios and Fathom Events are giving audiences the chance to see Tom Baker's 100-minute final adventure, "Logopolis," on the big screen with all new, updated special effects! “Logopolis” features the first appearance of Janet Fielding as companion Teegan, Anthony Ainley as the Doctor's archenemy The Master, and the regeneration of Fourth Doctor Tom Baker into Fifth Doctor Peter Davison! Fans won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind screening that will also feature a tour of the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory, the setting for the planet Logopolis, led by companions Sarah Sutton and Janet Fielding and an appearance by the Fourth Doctor himself, Tom Baker!” https://www.fathomevents.com/events/doctor-who-2
“Berlin on the Eve of World War”, Wednesday, March 13, 7PM-8:45PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. “Dr. Barbara Burstin will provide a picture of life in Berlin on the eve of World War II. What was life like for those who saw their rights eroded while others felt elation in the rise of patriotism? Conversations will allow for a connection to its impact on our city during the 1930’s.”
“Teen Anime Club”, Wednesday, March 13, and Wednesday, March 27, 3:30PM-4:30PM, Monroeville Library. “Are you a fan of anime? Manga? Looking for someone to share your favorite animes and mangas with? Look no further than MPL's anime and manga club! Join us as we watch the first season of My Hero Academia. We'll always have snacks! Free! No registration required. Open to grades 7 -11!”
“Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance”, Thursday, March 14, 5PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. “The Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a place where you can be yourself! We’re a group of LGBTQIA teens and allies who are having fun, being supportive, learning about local resources, and striving to make our community stronger.”
“The Only Woman in the Room”, Thursday, March 14, 7PM-9PM, Northern Tier Library, Gibsonia. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/N/NTRL/ek.cfm?curOrg=NTRL#5880611 “The next time you pick up your cellphone to make a call, you can thank Hedy Lamarr. Yes, the iconic Hollywood actress was more than just a pretty face - she was the patented inventor of a "secret communication system" which led to today's Wi-Fi technology. In ‘The Only Woman in the Room’, Pittsburgh author Marie Benedict explores Hedy's story, from her birth as an Austrian Jew, her marriage to a controlling man with ties to the Nazi party, and Hedy's escape and eventual stardom in Hollywood. But in her mind, she carried secrets that she learned from the Nazis, and her scientific brain could use that knowledge to destroy them.Marie Benedict will join our March session of Bridget's Book Club for a discussion and book signing of her new novel, The Only Woman in the Room. Books provided by Riverstone Books may be purchased at this event by credit card only! Everyone is encouraged to attend this program, and registration is requested.”
“Otaku Lebo”, Thursday, March 14 and Thursday, March 28, 3PM, Mt. Lebanon Library Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. “Share your love for all things manga and anime! For ages 12-18.”
“Korczak's Ten Matchboxes”, Thursday, March 14, 7PM-8:45PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/rocketsearch/rs_event.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&tfem=false&eID=5871016 “An adaptation of a short story, "Ten Matchboxes" by Janusz Korczak, this play tells of a teacher who sparks his poor students' imaginations by giving them a simple gift: an empty matchbox. An unforgettable story about the power and hope of imagination, particularly during the most desperate times, teaches us compassion and the acceptance of each other's differences. An informal discussion with the actor will follow. Suitable for adults and children middle school age and up.”
“Wissahickon Nature Club: Herbarium Happenings”, Thursday, March 14, 7:30PM, Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd., Sewickley. Free and open to the public. “Bonnie Isaac, a Pennsylvania native, is the Collection Manager of Botany at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. She has been employed by the museum since 1989. Bonnie received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Biological Sciences with emphasis in Plant Sciences from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio and an International Diploma in Herbarium Techniques, from the Kew Royal Botanical Garden in Kew, England. Bonnie serves on the Pennsylvania Botany Symposium Committee, the Pennsylvania Vascular Plant Technical Committee of the Pennsylvania Biological Survey, and as President of the Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania. When not botanizing, Bonnie enjoys hunting, traveling, gardening and snorkeling.” http://www.wissahickonnatureclub.com
“Made Local: Matt Schatz”, Thursday, March 14, 6PM-8PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland. “Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents a special Made Local event with City Theatre playwright Matt Schatz at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Matt Schatz’s play The Burdens will be on stage at City Theatre, in the South Side from April 6 – May 12, 2019. Siblings Mordy and Jane communicate like proper millennials: primarily through text message and loaded with sarcasm. Their lives flailing on opposite coasts, they hatch an outrageous plan to relieve their mother of the burden of Zad-Zad, their centenarian – and particularly prickly – grandfather. A world premiere dark comedy for the digital age, The Burdens explores pop culture, connection, and the value of actual face time. A discussion of Schatz’s work and process will be followed by a Q/A.”
“Air Force One Chief Steward to Speak at Library”, Thursday, March 14, 7PM-8:45PM, Zelienople Area Library. “Pennsylvania native John L. Haigh, Sr. will be at the Library on Thursday March 14, 2019 to speak about his experiences as Chief Steward on Air Force One. During the course of his career John served four presidents, flew with astronauts and met many dignitaries. John is the author of Air Force One: an Honor, Privilege and Pleasure to Serve.”
“Saluting Women Who Served”, Thursday, March 14, 12PM-8PM, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, 4141 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. Free with museum admission, $10 adults, $5 seniors, students and children. “Since the United States first declared itself an independent nation, American women have found ways to serve their country. From their early days as cooks and nurses to the combat roles they fulfill today, the roles of women have evolved within the military. In honor of Women’s History Month, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum will exhibit artifacts from our collection chronicling the progress of women in the military.” https://soldiersandsailorshall.org/event/spotlight-on-saluting-women-who-served/
“Laser Cutting 101”, Friday, March 15, 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.”
“Baby with the Bathwater”, Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 24, McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. “A comedy by Christopher Durang. As the play begins Helen and John gaze proudly at their new offspring, a bit disappointed that it doesn’t speak English and too polite to check its sex. So they decide that the child is a girl and name it Daisy—which leads to all manner of future emotional and personality problems when it turns out that Daisy is actually a boy. Thereafter, in a series of brilliantly theatrical and wildly hilarious scenes, the saga of Daisy’s struggle to establish his identity continues, despite his parents’ growing obliviousness. At the outset there is a zany nanny who gives him a lethal toy to play with; then the small problem of Daisy’s penchant, as a toddler, for throwing himself in front of buses; then his bizarre problems in school; and, finally, the sessions with his analyst which enable him, at last, to accept his maleness and stop wearing dresses. In the end the play comes full circles as the former Daisy and his young bride fondly regard their own baby—forgiving of the past but determined not to repeat its calamitous mistakes.” https://mckeesportlittletheater.com
Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers”, Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 24, Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. “The Gondoliers or, the King of Barataria combines two different groups with two different storylines that collide in one boisterous and joyous show! Spanning both stories is the marvelously menacing Grand Inquisitor, Don Alhambra del Bolero, who stole the infant son of the King of Barataria and cast him off to Venice, but only after the young future monarch was secretly wed to a nobleman’s daughter. Now, the unwitting heir to the throne and his “brother” are gondoliers seeking mates when the impoverished nobleman brings his daughter to Venice in search of her infant groom. Since nobody can tell which gondolier is the true heir to the throne, Don Alhambra arranges for them to leave their newlywed brides and reign jointly until the proper monarch can be identified. After much confusion, lots of exuberant dancing, and jolly Italianate musical ensembles, the stage is set for leaving all concerned, including the audience, with feelings of pleasure!” https://www.pittsburghsavoyards.org/wordpress/the-gondoliers-march-2019/
“Peter Pan and Wendy”, Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Rd., Greensburg. $10. Presented by the Greensburg Civic Theatre Greasepaint Players. “Rediscover the fun in this faithful, fast-moving play! Carefree Peter Pan leads Wendy and her brothers to the magical Neverland where they encounter Captain Hook and his mostly-fearsome pirate crew.” https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/concerts-events/
“Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre + Dance Theatre of Harlem”, Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 24, August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. “When Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Dance Theatre of Harlem joined forces in 2017 for a sold-out run at the August Wilson Cultural Center, the Post-Gazette called it ’a pas de deux of voluminous proportions.’ Audiences called for an encore. In March, PBT and DTH will reunite for a mixed repertory production, featuring repertoire signatures from both companies and a collaborative staging of Stanton Welch’s expressive Orange, a sweeping contemporary ballet set to music by Antonio Vivaldi. PBT will perform Rubies, the sharp, sultry second movement of George Balanchine’s Jewels, set to Igor Stravinksy’s Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra.” https://www.pbt.org/performances/pittsburgh-ballet-theatre-dance-theatre-harlem/
“Origami Club of Pittsburgh Presents Beginning Origami”, Saturday, March 16, 12PM-2PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill. “Explore the art of paper folding! We welcome new folders, and teach models that will delight, inspire and fascinate. Children 8 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.”
“Guided Tour: Clash of Empires”, Saturday, March 16, 1PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Free with regular admission. “Join a History Center docent to explore the key role that Western Pennsylvania played in the global conflict that was the French and Indian War. Hear the stories of George Washington’s early missteps, the British and the French victories and defeats, and the important alliances that were formed and tested throughout the War.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events
“Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania Annual Spring Show”, Saturday, March 16, 10AM-5PM, and Sunday, March 17, 10AM-4PM, Artsmiths of Pittsburgh, 1635 McFarland Rd., Pittsburgh. Parking and admission free, donations requested. “This year’s theme, The Art of Orchids, is a nod both to our gallery venue, and the breathtaking beauty, variety and quantity of orchids displayed in the show. Visitors will be inspired by the beautifully crafted displays of live blooming orchids. Society members and expert orchid growers will be available to provide information about growing orchids, and free educational seminars will be held throughout both days of the show. In addition, an hourly raffle of orchid plants and orchid related items will be held. One of the most popular features of the show is the Sales Area, where one may purchase orchids from a wide range of vendors from the eastern United States. Many plants are perfect for the beginning orchid grower, and there is also a large selection of rare and unusual orchids for the more adventurous grower. This year’s show will again offer the very popular Repotting Table, where one may bring their orchids from home for some expert repotting by OSWP members. Visitors may watch and learn as their plants are being repotted. Advice is free, and the average price for repotting a 6 inch or less pot is $5. Larger or complicated repotting is priced on a case-by-case basis. Photographer’s Opportunity : Sunday 9am to 10am, prior to opening for the general public, photographers are welcome to access the displays during a quiet time.” http://www.oswp.org/2019-show-news.html
“Vinyl Cut Tote Bag”, Saturday, March 16, 11AM-12:15PM, and 12:30PM-1:45PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. 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 vinyl cut graphics, and then heat press them onto a tote bag.”
“Family Friendly Hike at North Park”, Saturday, March 16, 11AM-1PM, meeting in the North Park parking lot. Free. All ages. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.llbean.com/llb/ods/33?nav=ftlink&STORE_CITY_STATE=[22]&EVENT_TYPE=[0]&EVENT_LEVEL=[0]&PRICE_RANGE=[0] “Join us for this family friendly hike at North Park. We will stop along the way to explore nature.”
“Field Trip at Boyce Park: Maple Fest and Nature Walk”, Saturday, March 16, 11:30AM-1PM, and 1:30PM-3PM, Boyce Park Nature Center, Greenhouse and Arboretum, 675 Old Frankstown Rd., Plum. “Tammy Watychowicz, Boyce Park naturalist and horticulturist, has been working through the Allegheny County Parks Department for more than three decades to bring the unique tradition of maple sugaring to audiences young and old. Contact us at www.gardenclubofmonroeville.org to indicate your intent to join with the members of the Garden Club of Monroeville as Tammy demonstrates the entire maple sugaring process from tapping the trees and collecting the sap to boiling sap to make maple sugar. There will be plenty of sugary treats to sample! This is a kid-friendly event.”
“Holi Celebration”, Saturday, March 16, 2PM-3PM, Monroeville Library. “Holi is one of the most colorful celebrations you might ever see. It is the celebration of color and new life traditionally celebrated every spring in many areas of India. Come and learn what the celebration is all about, asking questions in a learning environment. Stay to participate in the most fun (and messiest) part of the celebration. Wear clothes that can get a little messy. We will have stories and crafts before our big color burst. No registration. All are welcome to the free event.”
“Thoughts of Spring”, Saturday, March 16, 10AM-11AM, Canoe Creek State Park, Wentz Education Center. “Take a walk to look for seasonal changes. We’ll take a look at how the countryside changes and what drives the seasons.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/thoughts_of_spring
“Vernal Pool Hike”, Saturday, March 16, 2:30PM-3:30PM, Canoe Creek State Park, Wentz Education Center. “Enjoy the change of seasons as we take a muddy walk into the woods to investigate the pools where salamanders and frogs go to breed in spring. We’ll learn about their food, communication and survival habits. Wear boots!” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/vernal_pool_hike_6547
“Maple Sugar Festival”, Saturday, March 16, 11:30AM-12:30PM, and 1:30PM-2:30PM, Boyce Park. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “Pioneer, Native American, and modern methods of Maple Sugaring will be discussed, demonstrated, and sampled on a short historical nature walk! Also participate in some of the ‘sweet’ events such as singing seasonal folk campfire songs!”
“Buds, Barks, and Branches”, Saturday, March 16, 10AM-112PM, Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Reserve Interpretive Center, 482 Route 30, Clinton. “Identifying trees without leaves can be challenging, but not impossible. Join park educator on a short 1 mile hike, and learn some tricks and tips to identifying leafless trees by buds, barks, and/or branches. Free Program.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/painting_in_the_park
“Boots and Brews”, Saturday, March 16, 10AM-2PM, Forbes State Forest. “Avoid the crowds and head to the North Woods of Forbes for a special St. Paddy’s Day hike! This moderate, 6 mile hike will showcase the North Wood’s gold’(en) natural features. Local brews, (coffee) will be available to sample after the hike. Be sure to wear green! Registration is required. For more information or to register contact rmahony@pa.gov or 724-259-2201.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/boots_and_brews
“Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade”, Saturday, March 16, 10AM. http://www.pittsburghirish.org/parade/index.html
“Guided Nature Hike: Signs of Spring”, Sunday, March 17, 2PM-4PM, Settler’s Cabin Park. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/sc-guided-nature-hike-signs-of-spring/3552 “Join the Park Rangers on a hike to the waterfall in Settlers Cabin Park and learn how local flora and fauna prepare for longer days and warmer weather. We will look for blooming flowers and fungi, returning migrators, and emerging hibernators. Bring water and wear hiking shoes. Approximately 2.5 miles with difficult elevation changes.”
Screening, “The Commitments”, Sunday, March 17, 8PM, Regent Square Theater, 1035 S. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh. Rated R for language. “Regarded as one of the best Irish films ever made, for St. Patrick’s day, we bring The Commitments, directed by Alan Parker (Fame, Pink Floyd - The Wall, Evita). Based on the 1987 Roddy Doyle novel and set in the northside of Dublin, the film tells the story of Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), a young music fanatic who assembles a group of working-class youths to form a soul band named ‘The Commitments’. Thrill at the soundtrack chock full of classic soul songs.” http://cinema.pfpca.org/films/the-commitments
“Rhythm of the Dance”, Sunday, March 17, 6PM, Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. “Take A Trip To The Emerald Isle. This two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of talent derived from all areas of Irish life. The show includes the same large cast of step dancers, live musicians, amazing Irish singers and a sean-nos dancer. The 2019 Rhythm of the Dance tour will feature new choreography, new costumes, new music, fresh multi-media. Returning audiences will be delighted. The new show is an inspiring epic, still reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history with a new script. Using the traditional and modern arts of dance (ballet, modern dance, jazz) and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient. Combining traditional Irish dance and music with the most up to date stage technology, the show is a thousand-year-old story executed with all the advantages of the modern day stage show.” https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/concerts-events/rhythm-of-the-dance/
Concert, “Clarissa Boden, Glass Harp”, Sunday, March 17, 3PM, Heinz Memorial Chapel, S. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “Enjoy the beautiful and unique sounds of the glass harp as Clarissaplays a selection of sacred and traditional music. The soft tones of the instrument lend themselves well to peaceful music. Also expect to learn something new as Clarissa explains the history and workings of the glass harp.” https://www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu/events/clarissa-bowdon-glass-harp
“Coffee and Collections: Recent Acquisitions”, Sunday, March 17, 2PM-3PM, Fort Ligonier, 200 S. Market St., Ligonier. $15, or $10 for Fort Association members. Preregistration required; contact Candace Gross by Friday, March 15 at cgross@fortligonier.org or 724-238-9701. “Enjoy a cup of brew and be the first to see the exciting new items that have been added to our collection. A stunning circa 1760s "map" powderhorn that depicts sites along the Forbes Road featuring Fort Ligonier and Pittsburgh is just one of the newly acquired historical artifacts. Join Fort Ligonier’s Director of History and Collections, Dr. Erica I. Nuckles for a special lecture about the new treasures.” https://www.fortligonier.org/event/coffee-and-collections-recent-acquisitions/
“What’s Cooking? For Teens”, Monday, March 18, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Allegheny. “Learn to feed yourself and your friends! Chop, dice and mince your way to culinary mastery — then eat what you cook. For teens in grades 6-12.”
“Get in Tune with Nature Series: Waters in the Earth”, Tuesday, March 19, 2PM-3:30PM, and 6:30PM-8PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. Ages 14 to 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, watersheds, birds, edible plants, photojournaling and how to be a naturalist in your own backyard! Three-part interactive workshop series. Attend any or all. Free and open to the public. Recommended for adults. Minimum age to participate is 14. Registration is required.”
“Spotted Lanternfly”, Tuesday, March 19, 6:30PM-7:30PM, Northern Tier Library, Gibsonia. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/N/NTRL/ek.cfm?curOrg=NTRL#5957930 “The Spotted Lanternfly is a particularly devastating invasive insect making its way westward across Pennsylvania. Penn State Master Gardener Dianne Machesney will address what we all need to look out for as we prepare for this serious agricultural pest. Registration is required.”
Author Talk, “George Lakey”, Tuesday, March 19, 7PM, White Whale Books, 4754 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. “In a book of dramatic stories, ‘How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning’” George Lakey draws lessons for today from a century of successful direct action campaigns by civic groups, women, labor, civil rights, LGBTQ, immigrants, environmentalists, religious groups, and students.” https://battleofhomestead.org/bhf/event/book-talk-with-george-lakey/
Concert, “Goitse”, Tuesday, March 19, 7:30PM, Washington and Jefferson College, Olin Fine Arts Center Theatre, Washington, PA. $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, $7 children 12 and under. “Goitse (‘Go-witcha’) is an informal Gaelic Irish greeting meaning ‘come here.’ The popular and multi-award-winning quintet Goitse was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy. Named Live Ireland’s ‘Traditional Group of the Year,’ Chicago Irish American News’ ‘Group of the Year,’ as well as winning the prestigious ‘Freiburger International Leiter 2016’ award in Germany, Goitse have become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles.” https://www.washjeff.edu/wj-arts-series
“Botanical Drawing Class with Robin Menard”, Six sessions, Tuesdays, March 19 and 26, and April 2, 9, 16, and 23, 6:30PM-8:30PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. $50. “6-session botanical drawing class: ‘Signs of Spring’ in Colored Pencil, Botanical Drawing Class for adults with Robin Menard, botanical illustrator. In this class you will learn to capture several signs of spring such as pussy willows, snowdrops and tulips in colored pencil. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to try! Students will be provided a suggested supply list upon registration. All paper will be provided. Cost: $50.00 for 6 sessions (Tuesdays 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23). Class is limited to 15 people. Payment is due upon registration by cash, check, or using PayPal on the library website: shalerlibrary.org. Please call the library at 412-486-0211 with any questions.”
“Full Moon Hike”, Wednesday March 20, 8:30PM-9:30PM, Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.pittsburghparks.org/park-events “This is a teenage and adult event. Join a naturalist for a free evening hike through Frick Park during the full moon! This hike takes place regardless of weather. 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.”
“Full Moon Hike”, Wednesday, March 20, 7PM-9PM, North Park and White Oak Park. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “Join the Park Rangers for an evening hike. The moon will be full and we will explore some of the interesting changes the night brings and learn about how animals have adapted to the darkness. Bring water, a flashlight, and wear hiking shoes. Approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes.”
“Western Pennsylvania Bald Eagles”, Wednesday, March 20, 7PM, Oaks Theater, 3100 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. $15 and $20 tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/western-pennsylvania-bald-eagles---eagles-return “Wishful Wednesday Productions and Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania are teaming up again to present the 2nd in our 2018/2019 Lecture Series – Western Pennsylvania Bald Eagles – The Eagles Return on Wednesday March 20th / 7:00 PM at the Oaks Theater in Oakmont, PA. Chris Kubiak from Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will enlighten us as to the recent updates of our area's nesting Bald Eagles. Accompanying Chris will be a special guest...an Eastern Screech Owl. The show will start at 7:00 PM with our ‘Music Hour’ - an hour of amazing live music with the acoustic guitars of Rusty Liberatore and John Maione featuring stunning photographs of the Harmar, Hays, North Park, Canonsburg Lake and Lake Wilhelm Bald Eagles which will entertain you and your friends. Doors open at 6:00 PM with our ‘Meet and Greet Hour’ from 6 – 7:00 PM. Proceeds support the codntinued operations of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania bald eagle cameras.”
“Yeonmi Park: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom”, Wednesday, March 20, 7:30PM, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. $40 general admission, $25 students and active military. “Join us on the evening of March 20th as we welcome Yeonmi Park: author, activist, and North Korean Defector. General admission and VIP tickets (includes a reception with the author and reserved seating) are available. A book signing will follow the event and books will be available for purchase. Twenty-four-year-old human rights activist and North Korean defector Yeonmi Park is fast becoming a leading voice of oppressed people around the world. At the 2014 Oslo Freedom Forum and the One Young World Summit in Dublin, she became an international phenomenon, delivering passionate and deeply personal speeches about the brutality of the North Korean regime. Her speech from the One Young World Summit has been viewed over 80 million times. Born in Hyesan, North Korea, Yeonmi grew up in a society devoted to the worship of Dear Leader Kim Jong-Il and hatred for enemies of his regime. It was normal for Park to see dead bodies as she walked to school and to be so hungry she ate wild plants. In 2007, Yeonmi and her mother crossed a frozen river into China, hiding from Chinese authorities for two years before finally seeking refuge in South Korea. Yeonmi’s searing memoir about her escape, In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom, was released in fall 2015. Yeonmi has taken it upon herself to tell the story of millions, urging the world to recognize the oppressed people of Kim Jong-Un’s reign. She believes that change will come through young people like herself, whose exposure to capitalism and Western media is eroding the authority of the Kim dynasty. Currently, a student at Columbia University, Yeonmi has published an op-ed about North Korea’s ‘Black Market Generation’ in the Washington Post, and has been featured on CNN, CNBC, and the BBC, as well as in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She serves on the board of directors of the Human Rights Foundation.” https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/yeonmi-park-a-north-korean-girls-journey-to-freedom/
“Ancient People of Pennsylvania”, Wednesday, March 20, 7PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. Free.” The land that we know as Pennsylvania has been home to people for thousands of years. These cultures adapted to rapidly changing biomes as our climate shifted from Ice-age conditions into the present meteorological state. This presentation will cover the timeline of people in Pennsylvania based upon archaeological evidence from the earliest (and most argued over) time until the historical period. The public is welcome to this meeting of Moraine, McConnells Mill and Jennings Commission (3MJC), a friends group that supports these three parks. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Jennings classroom (2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057). Unless otherwise noted, the programs are not presented by Jennings staff and may not represent the views of the Bureau of State Parks/DCNR.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/3mjc_meeting_ancient_people_of_pennsylvania
“How We Win: A Workshop with George Lakey”, Wednesday, March 20, 5:30PM-8:30PM, Friends Meeting House, 4836 Ellsworth Ave., Pittsburgh. $20 requested donation. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/george-lakey-nonviolent-direct-action-workshop-how-we-win-tickets-54813086417 “A light vegetarian dinner will be provided. Through experiential activities, small group work, connecting with the big picture and our own gifts, the workshop explores: What makes nonviolent direct action campaigns powerful now? How do we start a new campaign or tweak already-existing ones? How do targeted campaigns grow strong movement leadership among marginalized people and communities? How can campaigns build a movement of movements? George Lakey has led over 1500 workshops on five continents. First arrested in the civil rights movement, in 2018 he was arrested campaigning for Power Local Green Jobs. In between he gave leadership to campaigns on neighborhood, state, and national levels, working in cross-race, crossclass coalitions and the LGBTQ movement. He’s worked with labor unions, the Mohawk, high school students, environmentalists, and the Puerto Rican independence movement. He taught conflict studies at universities and authored ten books on how to bring about change. He is a columnist for the online publication WagingNonviolence.org. How We Win is available at Pittsburgh local independent bookstore White Whale (Bloomfield) where Lakey will give a book talk March 19, 7pm.”
“Poets Aloud: Carrie Mae Weems and Claudia Rankine”, Thursday, March 21, 7PM-8PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Lecture Hall. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/poets-aloud-carrie-mae-weems-claudia-rankine/ “MacArthur Foundation fellows Claudia Rankine and Carrie Mae Weems are featured together as part of our free Poets Aloud series, in partnership with the Center for African American Poetry and Poetics of the University of Pittsburgh. Rankine won the National Book Critics Circle Award for her New York Times bestselling book of poetry, Citizen: An American Lyric. Visual artist Weems is represented in museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY; the Museum of Modern Art, NY; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and The Tate Modern, London. Join us for a presentation from both Claudia Rankine and Carrie Mae Weems, followed by discussion between the two artists.”
“Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival: Faces of Wo/Men”, Thursday, March 21 through April 7, Carnegie Mellon University. Details TBA: https://www.cmu.edu/faces/index.html “Fresh off the heels of a record-breaking number of women winning big in politics — and celebrating Women’s History Month — CMU’s International Film Festival presents 17 films from 29 countries that ‘elevate the joys, sorrows and chronicles of a diverse palette of women, men and gender non-conforming individuals.’ See these thoughtful on-screen stories, and then discuss and debate them at special events, such as concerts, Q/As, catered receptions, a university class and more. Opening night will sizzle with a screening of ‘Border’ — which blends romance, fantasy, noir, social realism and supernatural horror while subverting gender and genre conventions. The festival closes with Astra Taylor’s ‘What Is Democracy?,’ an enlightening documentary spanning millennia and continents.”
“No Place to Go: How Public Toilets Fail our Private Needs”, Thursday, March 21, 7PM-8:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/rocketsearch/rs_event.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&tfem=false&eID=5869934 “Lezlie Lowe is a freelance journalist and journalism instructor based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has been recognized for her long-form journalism by the Canadian Association of Journalists and the Atlantic Journalism Awards. She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the University of King’s College, where she also teaches in the Journalism department. Lezlie will be at the library to discuss her new book, ‘No Place to Go: How Public Toilets Fail our Private Needs’. This book is Number One in addressing the politics of where we're allowed to "go" in public. Adults don't talk about the business of doing our business. We work on one assumption: the world of public bathrooms is problem- and politics-free. No Place To Go reveals the opposite is true. No Place To Go is a toilet tour from London to San Francisco to Toronto and beyond. From pay potties to deserted alleyways, No Place To Go is a marriage of urbanism, social narrative, and pop culture that shows the ways - momentous and mockable - public bathrooms just don't work...Peel back the layers on public bathrooms and it's clear many more people want for good access than have it. Public bathroom access is about cities, society, design, movement, and equity. The real question is: Why are public toilets so crappy?”
“Pittsburgh Humanities Festival”, Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24, Pittsburgh Cultural District. “The Pittsburgh Humanities Festival brings together internationally-renowned academics, artists, and intellectual innovators offering interviews, intimate conversations, and select performances focused on art, literature, music, science, policy, politics, and more—all in a lively, entertaining, accessible format in the Cultural District. It’s smart talk about stuff that matters.” A complete list of events here: https://trustarts.org/pct_home/pittsburgh-humanities-festival
“What’s Cooking?”, Friday, March 22, 12PM-2PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hazelwood. “Join dietitian Rikki Rabbin and her team to learn culinary skills and nutrition facts. Your kitchen game will be strong after learning techniques like knife skills and sauteing. You’ll set yourself up for healthy growth and strong bones, hair, and nails. And of course, we eat everything we prepare!”
“Improv Night”, Friday, March 22, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, BlackBox Theater, 1 Lincoln Park, Midland. $5. “ Do not miss out on the fun! Join the students from the LPPACS Theatre Department for a hilarious evening of improvisational comedy! Nobody knows what the show will be! This is our final Improv Night of the year, so don't miss it! All proceeds benefit the Thespian Society.” http://www.lincolnparkarts.org
Texture Contemporary Ballet Presents “Uncharted”, Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24, New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh. “Join Texture Contemporary Ballet at the New Hazlett Theater to experience this full evening of world premieres which will feature choreography by four dynamic choreographers. Artistic Director Alan Obuzor will be presenting a piece about the creative process of creating a new ballet, Texture’s own Kelsey Bartman and Alexandra Tiso will be collaborating to co-choreograph a new work set to the music of Coldplay, and guest choreographer Christopher Bandy will be joining Texture to create a new work on our resident dancers. Join us to support and celebrate the passion, creativity, and artistry of dance in Pittsburgh!” https://newhazletttheater.org
“ShopBot 101”, Friday, March 22, 5PM-8PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Do computers belong in the woodshop? We know they do! During this two-part course, you will learn how to design for and use the ShopBot; a computer numerically controlled milling machine. This course will give you the foundation to create anything from frames to furniture, all while using a computer! For safety reasons, this workshop is open to ages 14 and up. Participants 16 years old or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.”
“Family Science Night: Springtime in the Forest”, Friday, March 22, 7PM-8:30PM, Forbes State Forest. “Birds migrating, buds bursting, wildfires… it’s spring in the eastern forest! Learn about the seasonal changes occurring in our forests during an evening of family-friendly scientific exploration at Forbes. Interactive displays, experiments, and hands-on activities (STEAM) will provide families with a night of fun. This program is recommended for children ages 3-16; adults must attend. Program is FREE but registration is required. For more information or to register, contact rmahony@pa.gov or 724-259-2201.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/family_science_night_springtime_in_the_forest
“Welcome Spring Hike at North Park”, Saturday, March 23, 11AM-1:30PM, meeting at North Park, Pie Traynor Field. Free. Ages 8 and up. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.llbean.com/llb/ods/33?nav=ftlink&STORE_CITY_STATE=[22]&EVENT_TYPE=[0]&EVENT_LEVEL=[0]&PRICE_RANGE=[0] “Join us as we celebrate the first weekend of spring with this brisk hike through North Park.”
“Introduction to Basket Weaving”, Saturday, March 23, 10AM-4PM, Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge, “An Introduction to Basket Weaving class will be featured on Saturday, March 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sandy Smailer has over 50 years of experience with textiles and fiber arts and is an active volunteer at Old Economy Village. She will teach the basics of basket weaving. Each student will make a simple traditional basket with a handle during this class to take home with them. To register or if you have any questions please contact David Miller at davmiller@pa.gov or (724) 266-4500 x 110.” http://oldeconomyvillage.org/visit/calendar/
“Local Author Signing Event”, Saturday, March 23, 1PM, Barnes and Noble, 301 South Hills Village, Pittsburgh. “Over a dozen Local Authors in a variety of genres will be available to discuss and sign copies of their latest works and new releases.” https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061997986-0
“Holi Celebration”, Saturday, March 23, 12:30PM, Hindu Jain Temple, 615 Illini Dr., Monroeville. $10 non-members, $5 for students. “You are cordially invited to celebrate Holi at Hindu Jain Temple! Cultural program 12:30-2PM, Color playing 2PM-3PM. Color will be for sale. Additional parking at the school.” http://www.hindujaintemple.org/ (A unique holiday celebration! Welcome spring with a burst of color. All are welcome.)
Exhilations Dance Theatre Presents “Equinox”, Saturday, March 23, 8PM, and Sunday, March 24, 5PM, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. $18 adults, $15 students and artists, $12 seniors and children. “Exhalations Dance Theatre (EDT) is proud to present their newest body of work, Equinox. In the same vein as the Spring Equinox when the sun crosses the equator, EDT has fresh new works and a renewed outlook on their company, dancers and philosophy. The Equinox production will feature works from eight choreographers featuring 16 local dancers. Equinox will feature work by guest choreographer, Jake Casey, of New York City who’s choreography has also been commissioned by the Cincinnati Ballet and San Jose Dance Theatre. He recently performed with the Metropolitan Opera and was also a Vegas Finalist on America’s Got Talent. Casey will be debuting ‘Spectare Retro’with nine EDT dancers.” https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/exhalations-dance-theatre-equinox/
“Commemoration of Lord Dunmore’s War, 1774”, Saturday, March 23, 9AM-8PM, Fort Pitt Museum, 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh. $25 for adults, $20 students and History Center members. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/fort-pitt-museum-commemoration-of-dunmores-war “Join the Fort Pitt Museum for a seminar commemorating the 245th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s War, which will feature noted authors along with guests from the Shawnee Tribe. In 1774, American Indians and white settlers battled in the Virginia back country and Ohio River Valley in a conflict known as Lord Dunmore’s War. It is a largely unknown moment in history because it took place on the eve of the American Revolution.”
“Teen Comedy and Improv Night”, Saturday, March 23, 7PM-8:30PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. “Ever watch ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ and want to try it yourself? Come add your own spin to our evening of improv games, like ‘Park Bench’ and ‘Scenes From a Hat,’ or just enjoy as an audience member! Snacks too!”
“Owl Prowl and Woodcock Watch: Bartramian Audubon Society Field Trip”, Saturday, March 23, 7PM-9PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. “Join members of the Bartramian Audubon Society and Jennings staff for this owl prowl and woodcock watch. After a brief indoor presentation the group will venture out onto the prairie area trails in hopes of hearing owls and seeing the male woodcocks demostrating their courtship display. “ https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/owl_prowl_and_woodcock_watch_bartramian_audubon_society_field_trip
“Vintage Pittsburgh”, Saturday, March 23, 10AM-3PM, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh. “History never goes out of style! Shop ‘til you drop at the seventh annual Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair, presented in partnership with the Neighborhood Flea. Find incredible vintage clothing, accessories, home décor, vinyl records, and much more from dozens of local vendors.” https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/vintage-pittsburgh
“How To Find and Get Accepted Into Your Dream College For Teen Artists”, Saturday, March 23, 11:30AM-1PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/rocketsearch/rs_event.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&tfem=false&eID=5958679 “Attention teen musicians, thespians, dancers, cheerleaders, majorettes, and all other artists! Learn how to find the college of your dreams, and how to fund your higher education! High school students and their parents are invited to this free workshop presented by College Admissions Consultant Chris Hitchens!”
“Egg Etching”, Saturday, March 23, 12PM-4PM, Carnegie of Homestead Library. $10. Preregistration required. Call 412-462-3444. “Learn Eastern European egg etching techniques and make your own decorated egg!”
“Plant a Rose in May and Go Away…Kinda”, Saturday, March 23, 1:30PM-3:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. “Speaker Bill Dorn of the Pittsburgh Rose Society will offer sound basic growing advice to the new rose grower as well as tips for the more experienced gardener on how to make growing roses a success story in their garden. Consulting Rosarians will be present to answer all your questions. Refreshments will be provided.”
“Origami Paper Crafts Workshop”, Saturday, March 23, 1PM-2PM, Dormont Library Pittsburgh. “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. You can see some photos of our previous workshops on Facebook. Registration is requested for this program. To register or for more information, please call 412-531-8754 or ask at the front desk.”
“Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance”, Sunday, March 24, 2PM-3PM, Carnegie Main Library, North Wing Music Room, Second Floor. “The Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance offers solo and figure dancing instruction to students ages 5 and up. Participation in the academy provides each student with the opportunity to grow physically and mentally in a supportive environment. We strive to develop an appreciation for Irish music and dance while preparing dancers for the competition or performance stage. Dancers are given the opportunity to compete at feiseanna at all levels and perform at various events locally. We encourage students to be proud of and share what they’ve learned with others.” https://shovlinacademy.com/
“University Handbell Ensemble”, Sunday, March 24, 3PM, Heinz Memorial Chapel, S. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “Founded in 2004, the University Handbell Ensemble is the only student organization at the University of Pittsburgh dedicated to teaching, practicing, and performing the unique art handbell ringing. Every year bell enthusiasts, well-seasoned ringers, and even beginner handbell-ers join our ranks to learn a variety of music varying from religious or classical to today's greatest hits and yesterday's favorites! This semester the University Handbell Ensemble has been working extremely hard to prepare a lovely spring repertoire of Easter hymns, festival pieces, and several Disney favorites. After hours of rehearsal, the ensemble is finally ready to share their hard work with the Pittsburgh community! The University Handbell Ensemble invites you to join them on Sunday, March 24th for their spring concert in Heinz Chapel. We hope to see you there!” https://www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu/events/pitt-handbell-choir
Screening, “What is Democracy?”, Sunday, March 24, 6PM-8PM, Alphabet City, 40 W. North Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.alphabetcity.org/events/what-is-democracy/ “Join us for a screening and Q/A discussion of the newly released political documentary What Is Democracy?, presented as part of the CMU Humanities Festival. Coming at a moment of profound political and social crisis, What Is Democracy? reflects on a word we too often take for granted. Director Astra Taylor’s idiosyncratic, philosophical journey spans millennia and continents: from ancient Athens’ groundbreaking experiment in self-government to capitalism’s roots in medieval Italy; from modern-day Greece grappling with financial collapse and a mounting refugee crisis to the United States reckoning with its racist past and the growing gap between rich and poor. Featuring a diverse cast—including celebrated theorists, trauma surgeons, activists, factory workers, asylum seekers, and former prime ministers—this urgent film connects the past and the present, the emotional and the intellectual, the personal and the political, in order to provoke and inspire. If we want to live in democracy, we must first ask what the word even means.”
“Black Holes, Beakers, and Books: A Popular Science Book Discussion Group”, Sunday, March 24, 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. This group meets every other month on the fourth Sunday from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Director’s Conference Room on the First Floor of the Main Library. March’s selection is 'The Gene: An Intimate History' by Siddhartha Mukherjee. This fascinating biography of the human gene skillfully combines engaging human stories and cutting-edge science. Mukherjee tackles the history of the gene and our knowledge of it, while examining some of the ethical and philosophical questions that arise in genetic research.”
“Seldom Seen Tours”, Sunday, March 24, 11AM-12PM, and 1PM-2PM, Hartwood Acres. $8, or $6 for Allegheny County residents. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search “This is a chance to see behind the scenes at the mansion during a tour that encompasses the expansive attic and basement. Come see where the log lift goes, and where the rest of the player pipe organ resides! Reservations and advance ticket purchase is required for these tours. Please contact Mansion for seating and accessibility information.”
“Pittsburgh Pickers Vintage Market”, Sunday, March 24, 12PM-6PM, Ace Hotel, 120 S. Whitfield St., Pittsburgh. Free admission. “Retro Gems and Zeds LLC present Pittsburgh Pickers: an event series and umbrella brand dedicated to highlighting the local vintage community. Come shop with 20 different resellers and collectors that promote their stores via social networks, online marketplaces, in their own brick and mortar storefronts, or at other events.” List of participating vendors here: https://www.facebook.com/events/644704792614081/
Texture Contemporary Ballet Presents “Dance Shorts”, Sunday, March 24, 5:30PM, New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh. “Dance Shorts is an eclectic assortment of short dance works by a variety of dance groups, each bringing their own dancers and performing their original works. This unique event will showcase a wide range of styles, ages, and flavors of dance and is sure to have something for everyone. The artists range from pre-professional students through established professionals. This platform offers a unique opportunity for established and up and coming dancers and choreographers to feature their work in front of a live audience and offers the audience an opportunity to enjoy a sampling of artists and styles.” https://newhazletttheater.org
“Hike with a Naturalist: Signs of Spring”, Sunday, March 24, 7PM-9PM, Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.pittsburghparks.org/park-events “Spring is full of changes that happen seemingly in the blink of an eye. As the snow melts and the temperatures rise, many animals come out of dormancy or migrate to new habitats. These changes are often reflected in the sounds heard throughout our city. Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin for a hike to listen for the songs of spring and learn more about what changes are happening in nature. Registration is required for this event. This is a teenage and adult event. This hike is rain or shine. Weather-appropriate clothes and footwear with good tread are encouraged.”
“Creative Collisions: How Might Art and Science Inform One Another?”, Monday, March 25, 12PM-1PM, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Presented by J.D. Talasek, National Academy of Sciences. “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/
“Nuclear Fusion: History, Progress and Potential”, Monday, March 25, 7PM-8:30PM, Monroeville Library. “Since 1958 humans have been trying to harness nuclear fusion for the purposes of electrical power. If we can crack this problem, fusion promises cheap, green and plentiful energy for everyone. This would have a lasting impact on climate change. The long and tortured history of fusion is littered with false starts, hoaxes, failures and successes. Today, fusion has moved from the university into the commercial world and even the hobbyist space. A number of very small companies and investors are pursuing this goal with novel (and sometimes outright crazy) ideas. Dr. Matt Moynihan’s talk will offer a window into this emerging technology — with extra time for audience participation. Matt Moynihan is a podcaster and blogger who has been writing about nuclear fusion research since 2009. His fusion content has appeared in Forbes, the Daily Mail and the Space Show. He hosts the Fusion Podcast, where he interviews fusion researchers from around the United States. He is currently developing a popular science book about fusion with author Dr. Fred Bortz.”
Screening, “Burkinabè Rising”, Monday, March 25, 7PM-9PM, Alphabet City, 40 W. North Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online https://www.alphabetcity.org/events/sembene-film-festival-burkinabe-rising/ “This film will be presented in French, English and Moore. Burkinabè Rising, a new documentary from Cultures of Resistance Films, showcases creative nonviolent resistance in Burkina Faso. A small, landlocked country in West Africa, Burkina Faso is home to a vibrant community of artists and engaged citizens, who provide an example of the type of political change that can be achieved when people come together. It is an inspiration, not only to the rest of Africa but also to the rest of the world. Through music, film, ecology, visual art, and architecture, the people featured in this film are carrying on the revolutionary spirit of Thomas Sankara. After assuming the presidency in 1983, Sankara was killed in a 1987 coup d’état led by his friend and close advisor Blaise Compaoré, who subsequently ruled the country as an autocrat for twenty-seven years. In October 2014 a massive popular insurrection led to his removal. Today, the spirit of resistance is mightier than ever in Burkina Faso.”
“Let's Talk Local History: Trolley Trails Through the North Hills”, Monday, March 25, 6:30PM-8:30PM, Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/S/SHALER/EKP.cfm?zeeOrg=SHALER “Ever wonder what traveling was like before the automobile? Join Bill Fronczek, President Emeritus of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, as he describes trolley travel in the first part of the 20th Century over the rails of the Harmony Route and Butler Short Line. These electric railways provided fast and efficient freight and passenger service between Pittsburgh and Butler in the days of dirt roads and horse and buggies. Scott Becker, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will describe the relocation and restoration of the Harmony Route's Wexford Station, formerly the Wexford Post Office Deli. This building has been restored back to a trolley station and contains many interesting exhibits. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum located in Washington, PA off Exit 41 of I-709. It is open weekends beginning in April and has many special events. Go to www.patrolley.org for more information.”
“American Numismatic Association National Money Show”, Tuesday, March 26 through Saturday, March 30, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh. $8. Free for kids 11 and under. Free to all on Saturday. “Come see $millions$ of rare coins and colorful currency and find out what your old coins and paper money may be worth! Build your collection from the best numismatic inventory anywhere, participate in a live auction, attend lectures and seminars, and view rare historical treasures from private collections.” https://www.money.org/NationalMoneyShow
“1 Step, 50 Years: An Apollo Moon Retrospective”, Tuesday, March 26, 7:30PM-9PM, University Club, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. Preregistration required; register online: https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/Moon “Meet a panel of interstellar experts: Kathryn Sullivan, 1st American woman to walk in space; Jay Apt, former space shuttle astronaut; Douglas Brinkley, bestselling author of history of the space program; Jennifer K. Levasseur, PhD, Museum Curator, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.”
“THE CREEPS: A Teen Horror Book Club (6th grade and up)”, Tuesday, March 26, 3:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Maker Space. “For those who enjoy being afraid...A teen book club focusing on horror books! Meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month after school in the Maker Space. Please talk to Miss Katie to sign up, and pick up a copy of each month's book in the Teen Space!”
“The Impact of U.S. Interventions on the Dominican Republic”, Tuesday, March 26, 7PM-8:30PM, Monroeville Library. “Monroeville Public Library is proud to participate in the 2019 One College, One Community Reads! program sponsored by the Community College of Allegheny County. This year we’re reading Julia Alvarez’s In the Time of the Butterflies. Set in the Dominican Republic and based on a true story, Alvarez’s novel recounts how the Mirabal sisters came to political awareness under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Now dead, the three sisters are known as the “butterflies” and are martyrs and national heroes. In 1994, their surviving sister Dedé Mirabal talks to an interviewer about her sisters, telling their story from 1943 to 1960, when they were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government. As we address the themes and issues of In the Time of the Butterflies, MPL welcomes Dr. Michel Gobat, Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh, for a presentation and discussion about twentieth-century U.S. interventions into the internal politics of the Dominican Republic, and their impact on the society of that nation. Whether you’ve read the book or just want to learn more about the history of Latin America, please join us!”
“Author Visit: Natasha Garrett”, Wednesday, March 27, 7PM-8:45PM, Mt. Lebaon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. “The author of Motherlands, Natasha Garrett, moved from her native Macedonia to the US to attend college; she never expected to become a proud Pittsburgher. She will read excerpts from her book, Motherlands and discuss the changing patterns of immigration. In her writing, she uses humor and personal stories to explore what it means to 'become' American and navigate languages, cultures and identities.”
“Generations Speaker Series: Susan Hawkins”, Wednesday, March 27, 7PM, Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, 826 Hazelwood Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. Preregistration required; register online: https://hcofpgh.org/generations-speaker-series/ “Join us for our next installment of our popular Generations Speakers Series. Susan Hawkins, the daughter of survivors from Hungary and the Ukraine, will tell her parents’ story of loss and survival through concentration camps, hiding and emigration. She will also discuss her own recent journey of traveling back to Hungary and the Ukraine years later, and retracing some of the places where her family lived.”
CORNINGWORKS the Glue Factory Project Presents “with a shadow of…”, Wednesday, March 27 through Sunday, March 31, New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh. “with a shadow of . . . is the moment before sleep, the moment before waking. The space in between. That intangible liminal place beyond sense and before narrative. A dreamscape between lightness and the dark. Working together with, Corning and her long time collaborator, lighting designer Iain Court, create alternative landscapes; What is, and isn't seen. What is and isn't revealed. Corning's poignant choreographic style, brought to life by the talents of this particular quartet of strong artists, each who bring a very individual style and sensibility to the stage, promises a unique sensory experience, an evening wherein you'll be suspended between shadow and light, grounded and floating, imbibing an indelibly surreal landscape of movement, light, sound, and meaning.” https://newhazletttheater.org
“President Grant”, Wednesday, March 27, 12PM-1PM, South Park Township Library. “Ulysses S. Grant, portrayed by living historian Ken Serfass, will lecture on his unique friendship with President Lincoln. This friendship is permanently stamped in the rich history of our country.”
“Science Fiction Book Discussion Group”, Wednesday, March 27, 7PM, Mt. Lebanon Library Pittsburgh, Meeting Room B. “The science fiction book discussion group focuses on classic, ‘hard,’ and/or award winning science fiction books.” Novel: “Space Opera” by Catherynne Valente. Short Fiction: “Mercenary” by Lawrence C, Connolly; “Then Play On” by Greg Kihn.
“Archaeology Lecture”, Thursday, March 28, 7:30PM, Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh. “Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology Curator Emerita Nancy Lapp will reflect on her personal experience in the field and share details about major figures and excavations. Nancy’s work spans decades. She was W.F. Albright’s first female archaeology student, and is a precious connection back to that early generation of pioneering Palestinian/Near Eastern archaeologists. She still travels and continues writing and researching, recently submitting for publication a report on the excavations at Araq el-Emir.” https://www.pts.edu/Archaeology-Lectures
“Midnight Radio’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, Thursday, March 28 through April 14, Bricolage Theater, 937 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. “What happens when we wait for someone to give us what we already possess? Join us for a Midnight Radio retelling of the classic tale about finding home. A longtime fan favorite, our Midnight Radio series takes the form of a classic 1940s radio broadcast. In this show YOU are cast as the live studio audience, so play your part and don’t miss your cue when the applause sign flashes! Always memorable and never at midnight or on the radio, this series brings you back to a simpler time. Plus! Don’t miss our free Happy Half-Hour 30 minutes before every show with free drinks and interactive bewitching activities!” http://www.bricolagepgh.org/programs/program-listings/midnight-radios-the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz/
“Singin’ In the Rain”, Friday, March 29 through Sunday, April 14, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Main Stage Theater, 1 Lincoln Park, Midland. Tickets $18, $20 and $25. “What a Glorious feeling! A wonderful parody centering around the birth of the "talkies" filled with great wit, terrific music, and dancing that can't be beat! This ultimate feel-good production, is sure to leave audiences singin' and dancin' in the rain!” http://www.lincolnparkarts.org
“The Women Gather Part II : A Living Legacy”, Friday, March 29, 6PM-9PM, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homewood. “Women telling their stories of bonding, healing and inspiration. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations at ubbcpgh@gmail.com.”
“An Evening with Alexander Hamilton”, Friday, March 29, 6:30PM-9:30PM, Bradford House, Washington And Jefferson College, The Chapel at Old Main, Washington PA. 6:30PM- doors and displays open; 7PM- speakers; 9PM- reception and displays. $18 in advance or $20 at the door. https://www.bradfordhouse.org/event/symposium-an-evening-with-alexander-hamilton/ “The Bradford House Historical Association preserves the Bradford House Museum, a National Historic Landmark, while educating the public on American 18th century history and David Bradford’s role in the Whiskey Rebellion. The 2019 Symposium will feature Alexander Hamilton. The Whiskey Rebellion was a response to the excise tax on distilled spirits, proposed by Alexander Hamilton, who was George Washington's Secretary of the Treasury, and enacted by Congress in 1791. This tax was vehemently opposed by the farmers living on the southwestern Pennsylvania frontier. By 1794, the Whiskey Rebellion threatened the stability of the young United States and, at Hamilton's urging, caused President Washington to personally lead the federal militia westward to stop the rebels. When it was assured that there would be no armed resistance, Washington returned to his presidential duties in Philadelphia, leaving Virginia Governor Henry Lee and Hamilton in command of the federal troops as they marched into the western counties. Despite the fact that the rebellion was essentially over, Hamilton gave orders for the search and arrest of about 150 rebels on “the dreadful night” of November 13, 1794. President Washington pardoned all, except David Bradford, in 1795. In his 1796 book, Congressman William Findley argued that Alexander Hamilton had deliberately provoked the Whiskey Rebellion to help establish the power of the Federal Government. The Whiskey Rebellion was a victory for Hamilton and the Federalists, but opposition to the tax remained until its repeal in 1802. Previous speakers have included George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Gallatin, Abigail Adams and John Adams. We invite the entire community to learn from our speakers, educating varying ages in the audience.”
“Vinyl Cutting 101”, Friday, March 29, 5PM-6:30PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Learn to use the computer controlled vinyl cutter in Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center. This introductory class is required in order to use the vinyl cutter during Fab Lab Open Workshop (FLOW). Workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop.”
“Imagination Journey”, Friday, March 29, 8PM, Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. “With an array of the world’s greatest acrobats, contortionists, and aerial artists, the cast of Imagination Journey has been delighting fans around the world. Their breathtaking aerial artistry has been performed live on stage in this thrill-a-minute spectacle. This award-winning show features daring feats of human strength and spellbinding beauty. Imagination Journey travels with a cast of 30 world-class performers and brings edge-of-your-seat entertainment. This action-packed presentation delivers incredible talent beyond your wildest imagination. Sold out performances and standing ovations have quickly made this show one of the hottest tickets in entertainment today. With elaborate costumes, dynamic sound and lighting, and the world’s greatest acrobatic talent assembled on one stage, Imagination Journey is perfect for the entire family. A must-see event!” https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/concerts-events/imagination-journey/
“Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival”, Friday, March 29 through April 11, Row House Cinema, 4115 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Check out the stellar lineup of films: http://jffpgh.org
“Bird Identification Class”, Saturday, March 30, 9:30AM-11:30AM, National Aviary, 700 Arch St., Pittsburgh. $30, or $25 for members. Preregistration required; call 412-258-9445. “Learn ornithologist Bob Mulvihill’s simple but proven process for bird identification to help people of all ages and experience levels develop the knowledge and confidence to identify birds!” https://www.aviary.org/special-events/bird-id
“Hartwood Acres Mushroom Walk”, Saturday, March 30, 10AM-1PM, Hartwood Acres, 200 Hartwood Acres Dr., Pittsburgh. Free. “Meet Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club Identifier Adam Haritan at the mansion parking lot.” https://wpamushroomclub.org/events/hartwood-acres-6/
“Welcome Spring Hike at North Park”, Saturday, March 30, 1PM-3PM, North Park. Free. Ages 8 and up. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.llbean.com/llb/ods/33?nav=ftlink&STORE_CITY_STATE=[22]&EVENT_TYPE=[0]&EVENT_LEVEL=[0]&PRICE_RANGE=[0] “Join us as we celebrate National Take a Walk in a Park Day with this leisurely hike through the trails at North Park.”
“Owl Prowl”, Saturday, March 30, 8PM-10PM, Raccoon Creek State Park. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/owl_prowl_6814 “Venture with us along the dark paths to hear and maybe see some of the nightlife in the park. Along the way, attendees will learn about the owls that reside in the park on this 3-mile hike.”
“Laser Cut Keychain”, Saturday, March 30, 11AM-12:15PM, and 12:30PM-1:45PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. 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.”
“Black Radical Imagination: Fugitive Trajectories”, Saturday, March 30, 8PM, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. “Pay what you like”: https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/radical-black-imagination/ “With afrofuturist, afro surrealism and magical-realist aesthetics, the experimental short films in Black Radical Imagination highlight new stories from within the African diaspora. Fugitive Trajectories is the latest edition in the series, and this program meditates on the various ways Black people attend to their lives, despite traumatic histories—both personal and collective—and a troubling present. In addition to films curated by Jheanelle Brown and Darol Olu Kae, live performances by Pittsburgh luminaries share the stage to invoke powerful expressions of grief, kinship and the dynamism of Blackness and Black culture.”
“Fundamentals of Hand Sewing”, Saturday, March 30, 12PM-2PM, Prototype PGH, 460 Mellwood Ave., Ste #208, Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register onine: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundamentals-of-hand-sewing-tickets-49602593693?aff=efbevent “Join us for a hand sewing workshop and learn how to sew basic patching, hems, seams, up-cycling and embroidery.”
“Beaver County Amateur Astronomers Star Party”, Saturday, March 30, 7:30PM-10:30PM, Bradys Run Park baseball complex, 121 Bradys Run Rd. Beaver Falls. “1st Star party of 2019, observe Winter constellations and planet Mars.” https://www.facebook.com/events/397918910781908/
“Egg Decorating Class”, Saturday, March 30, 10:30AM-12:30AM, Zelienople Area Library. $10. Preregistration required; call 724-452-9330 or email Zelienople@bcfls.org. “Make your own egg and get a set of decorating tools to thatke home. Class is for adults. Children may attend with an adult. Plan on about 2 hours to complete your egg.”
“Silk Reeling Class”, Saturday, March 30, 1PM-4PM, Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge, “The Silk Reeling class will be taught by Sandy Smailer who has over 50 years of experience with textiles and fiber arts. She will discuss and demonstrate to participants how silk fiber is extracted from the silkworm cocoon and turned into thread. Participants will gain hands-on experience in learning the art of the 19th century silk reeling trade, by working with the cocoons and learning to operate the silk reeling machine. The manufacturing of silk was an important industry to the Harmony Society in their town of Economy until the 1850s. This class is free, but space is limited. Please register by March 20 by contacting David Miller the Museum Educator at davmiller@pa.gov.” http://oldeconomyvillage.org/visit/calendar/
“72nd Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival”, Saturday, March 30, Sunday, March 31, and April 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 120 Meyers Ave., Meyersdale. $5 adults, $1 children 6-12, free for ages 5 and under. “The Pennsylvania Maple Festival is an annual event in Meyersdale, PA to celebrate spring, the tapping of maple syrup from local area maple trees and the heritage of this wonderful Laurel Highlands area. This festival provides everyone with an opportunity to experience our culture, industry and commerce as it has evolved over the past 72 years.” https://www.pamaplefestival.com
“Eldora Park Walking Tours”, Saturday, March 30 and Saturday, April 6, 12PM, beginning at the Donora Smog Museum, 595 McKean Ave., Donora. $12. Preregistration required; call 724-823-0364. “Our Eldora Park Walking Tours will start at the Smog Museum in Donora with a photo and newspaper-article presentation titled Eldora Park: The Mid-Mon Valley’s Trolley Park Retreat, 1904-1946. You can also see our two century-old Eldora Park panoramic photos, newly acquired in 2017 as donations from Mon Valley residents. The presenter is Smog Museum curator and archivist Brian Charlton. After the presentation, we'll drive the three miles to conduct the Walking Tour portion in the Eldora section of neighboring Carroll Township to the historic Wickerham farm, retracing the trolley line and ending up at the Park site to describe, among the few remaining ruins, where the Park amenities once existed. One of the Wickerham descendants will accompany the walking tour to help share stories. The cost is $12 per person and you should allow at least two hours for the presentation and walking tour. These Eldora Park Walking Tours are held only once a year and are scheduled after the winter has lessened the forest's undergrowth. Two hiking routes can be taken, one more demanding than the other. You may do as much or as little hiking as you'd like. Guides will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Appropriate dress and footwear is required due to potentially wet and muddy conditions. Hiking poles/sticks are also encouraged. You can bring your own or borrow one of ours. Bottled water is also encouraged.” https://sites.google.com/site/donorahistoricalsociety/eldora-park-walking-tour
“Shakuhachi Flute Concert and Japanese Tea Demonstration”, Sunday, March 31, 2PM-4PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh, Meeting Room A. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/rocketsearch/rs_event.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&tfem=false&eID=5804000 “In honor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC, the library is presenting a special performance of the shakuhachi bamboo flute followed by a brief demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony. The Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual celebration which honors the lasting friendship and close relationship between the United States and Japan. Sarah Renata Strothers, who is a Ph.D. candidate in Ethnomusicology, has studied shakuhachi under renowned grandmaster Michael Chikuzen Gould. The tea ceremony will be performed by Mie Lipowan.”
“Vocal Confluence”, Sunday, March 31, 3PM, Heinz Memorial Chapel, S. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “It has been said that music is the language of the soul. Join Vocal Confluence on an a cappella journey through a series of emotions we all experience to see how music inspires us and helps us to love, worship, grieve, and heal.” https://www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu/events/vocal-confluence
“ReelQ: America in Transition”, Sunday, March 31, 2PM-3PM, Alphabet City, 40 W. North Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.alphabetcity.org/events/reelq-america-in-transition/ “In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, ReelQ presents a screening of “Where is my Refuge,” episode 4 of the award-winning Sundance documentary series America in Transition. This screening will be followed by a discussion and Q/A lead by the subject of the documentary episode, Nina Chaubal. America in Transition is an award-winning, Sundance-backed documentary series exploring relationships, family, and social issues with trans people of color across the United States. Each episode explores one person’s story in depth, tackling intersectional issues such as HIV criminalization, living as trans in the South, family acceptance, trans exclusion from the military, and immigrant detention. Episode 4: Where Is My Refuge follows the story of Nina. After growing up misunderstood in India, Nina fell in love with another trans woman in the Bay. Together, they built a suicide hotline by road-triping across small town America and connecting with thousands of trans people. Her life changed in an instant when Arizona authorities stopped her for being brown, insisting that her marriage was invalid. In the month since her detention, Nina’s been caught in limbo, afraid she’ll be forced to leave the country where she’s saved so many lives.”
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Buffalo:
Exhibit, “The Art of the Brick”, now through Sunday, May 5, Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY. “Named one of CNN’s Top Ten ‘Global Must-See Exhibitions,’ The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically-acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks is made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child’s toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the world’s most elaborate display of LEGO art ever features original pieces as well as re-imagined versions of the world’s most famous art masterpieces like Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa as well as a gallery showcasing an innovative, multimedia collection of LEGO brick infused photography produced in tandem with award-winning photographer Dean West.” https://www.sciencebuff.org/
“Sweet Tooth Festival”, Sunday, March 31, 12PM-2PM or 3PM-5PM, Hotel Lafayette, 391 Washington St., Buffalo. Judge tickets $30, general admission $5 early bird, $8 presale, free for kids 12 and under. “INTRODUCING BUFFALO SWEET TOOTH FESTIVAL hosted by Step Out Buffalo and The Cheesecake Guy! The sweetest day of the year is happening Sunday, March 31, 2019 as Western New York's best dessert makers and sweet shops come together under one roof for the ultimate dessert competition. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Picture it: Every sweet and treat you can imagine inside one of Buffalo's most beautiful buildings, the Hotel Lafayette, for your indulging pleasure. Taste the best delectable treats from across WNY, enjoy a Bubbly-Bar and candy-inspired cocktails, eat your heart out at the taco bar (because tacos), and so much more. Want to try them all? Only 500 Judge tickets will be available for those who want to try bite-sized samples from each dessert vendor (don't worry, you'll also get a take-home box for treats you don't finish), then vote on their favorites. Judges will get a tasting wristband and a tasting and voting sheet. Anyone who wants to participate as a judge must purchase a Judge ticket. There will also be General Admission feasting tickets available for those who want to come to the event and purchase desserts and sweets from the vendors 'like normal'. That way you decide which (and how many!) sweet treats you consume! And kids 12 and younger are free.” https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-tooth-festival-tickets-55165104312
Erie:
“Presque Isle History Series Evening Walk Through Time”, Monday, March 4, 6PM-7:30PM, Presque Isle State Park, Erie. “Presque Isle is rich with cultural and natural history. Join a Park Naturalist at The Stull Center parking lot to discover the story of the sea wall and the history of the neck of Presque Isle. This will be a 1.5 mile walk starting at Barracks Beach, along the beach to Beach 6, then along the bayside back to The Stull Center. Please dress for the weather. No fee or registration required.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/presque_isle_history_series_evening_walk_through_time
“Science for a Day, or Two”, Friday, March 8, 6:30PM-8PM, Presque Isle State Park, Erie. Free. “What do you treasure about nature? Do you enjoy watching birds, counting starts, or maybe listening to frogs? Wherever your interests lie, there is a citizen science project for you! Citizen science is a partnership between scientists and the broader community. It allows the every day person to participate in fun and exciting research projects, and to experience the natural world in a new way. Projects vary in topic, skill, and time. Some require as little as 10 minutes, others will benefit from as much time as you care to contribute. We will explore a variety of projects in order to give you an understanding of citizen science and to get you started on a project of your choosing. This indoor talk will take place at the TREC. All ages are welcome.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/science_for_a_day_or_two
“Birding Hike: Waterfowl”, Saturday, March 16, 10AM-11:30AM, Presque Isle State Park, Erie. “As the ice melts and more open water is available around Presque Isle, many species of waterfowl congregate here. Join a Park Naturalist to observe and identify the many species of ducks and other waterfowl. Meet at the Perry Monument parking lot. Dress for the weather. Pack your own snacks and drink. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. Appropriate for all ages. No fee or registration required.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/birding_hike_waterfowl
“Presque Isle History Series Evening Walk Through Time", Monday, March 18, 6PM-7:30PM, Presque Isle State Park, Erie. “Presque Isle is rich with cultural and natural history. Join a Park Naturalist at Saw Mill/Maintenance entrance to discover the story of the Fire Tower, cranberry day, and early management of the park. This 1.5 mile walk starts at the Maintenance area, along Ridge Trail, Marsh Trail, and Sidewalk Trail. Dress for the weather with boots for wet and muddy conditions. No fee or registration required.” https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/presque_isle_history_series_evening_walk_through_time_1164
Harrisburg:
“Fire and Ice Festival”, Saturday, March 2, 1PM-9PM, downtown Harrisburg. “On Saturday, March 2, 2019, the City of Harrisburg will present the second annual Ice and Fire Festival in Downtown Harrisburg. Featuring dozens of ice sculptures, an ice skating rink in the street, live musical performances and more, the Ice and Fire Festival will be Harrisburg’s largest winter festival.” http://harrisburgpa.gov/iceandfire/
Maryland:
“49th Annual Maple Syrup Festival”, March 9, 10, 16, and 17, 10AM-2PM, Cuningham Falls State Park, 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd. Thurmont, MD. “The 49th Annual Maple Syrup Festival will be held on March 9, 10, 16 and 17. The festival takes place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM all four days at the Houck Lake Area of Cunningham Falls State Park. Delicious food will be served including pancakes with real maple syrup, sausages, sausage sandwiches, coffee and hot chocolate, all for additional fees. Maple syrup products will be sold, including maple syrup, maple cream, and maple candy. Maple syrup making demonstrations will take place every hour, on the hour. Kids can enjoy free games, crafts, and live music performed in the kids activity tent. Pets on leashes are welcome in the park, except in food service areas and on the beach. This event is handicap accessible. A $3.00 donation per person is requested in lieu of the park entry fee. Youth group members are $2.00 per person. Kids in car seats are free. This is a cash only event. All money collected goes to the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. The "Friends" is a non-profit organization which has supported Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks since 1996.” https://go.activecalendar.com/doit-md/event/49th-annual-maple-syrup-festival/
“Baltimore Stem College and Career Fair”, Sunday, March 17, 1PM-4PM, Coppin State University, Physical Education Complex, 2523 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Baltimore, MD. Free. “Giving College-Bound Students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics the opportunity to interact with Admission Representatives from a wide-range of Postsecondary Institutions to explore the college admissions process; and connect with Industry Partners to learn about STEM Careers and internships.” https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/stem-college-and-career-fairs/baltimore-stem-college-and-career-fair/
“Spring Peepers Night Hike”, Saturday, March 23, 7PM-8:30PM, North Point State Park, 8700 North Point Rd, Edgemere, MD. “Join our park staff for a night in the woods, exploring the sounds of our early spring frogs and toads - including the Spring Peeper! The chirps of these tiny chorus frogs can be heard as far as two miles away and mean spring is right around the corner. Join us for a 2-mile hike on easy terrain through the Black Marsh wetlands to learn more about these special creatures! Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy closed-toe shoes, and bring water and a flashlight or headlamp. A service charge is in effect at North Point State Park - $3/vehicle for MD residents; $5/vehicle for out-of-state residents.” https://go.activecalendar.com/doit-md/event/spring-peepers-night-hike-at-north-point-state-park-1/
“RegenerationWHO”, Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31, Bethesda North Marriott, 5701 Marinell Rd., Rockville, MD. “The Doctor Who Celebration for every generation!”. https://regenerationwho.com
Ohio:
Exhibit, “Edward S. Curtis: Beauty, Heart, and Spirit”, now through March 30, Shumacher Gallery, Capital University, Blackmore Library 4th Floor, Columbus, OH. Campus map here: https://www.capital.edu/maps-and-locations/ “This exhibition features an extraordinary selection of vintage photographs by Edward S. Curtis, which highlights both iconic and previously little-known images, many of which are printed in Curtis’ most compelling and rare processes. The prints are among the finest examples that exist and, in some cases, are the only known example of an image. Every style, subject matter, cultural/geographic area, and medium Curtis worked in will be included. The collection from which this exhibition is drawn comprises over 3,000 vintage Curtis photographs and related objects and is widely recognized as the world’s definitive Curtis Collection. This exhibition has been organized by Christopher Cardozo Fine Art, Minneapolis, in collaboration with The Schumacher Gallery. (Please note: The gallery is closed February 23 - March 3 for mid-term break.)” https://www.capital.edu/schumacher/
“Celebrate Balto's 100th Birthday”, Saturday, March 2, 10AM, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland. “Join the Museum as we celebrate the 100th birthday of our resident hero dog, Balto! Learn the story of Balto’s heroic venture—from his legendary serum run during the 1925 diphtheria outbreak in Nome, Alaska, to how he came to call Cleveland home—during this exciting birthday celebration packed with “paws-on” fun for the whole family. The event will feature: a special Hero Dog presentation in Murch Auditorium; a junior Iditarod in the Smead Discovery Center; the Cleveland Animal Protective League's Offsite Adoption Unit; guiding Eyes for the Blind service dogs; and more! So gather your friends and family, hitch up your sled, and MUSH down to the Museum to join us in letting Balto know that he’s been a very good boy.” https://www.cmnh.org/calendar/balto-turns-100
“Wizard World”, Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, OH. https://wizardworld.com
“Timberdoodling”, Saturday, March 16, 7PM-8:30PM, Burr Oak State Park Lodge, 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Road, Glouster, Ohio. Free. “What is a timberdoodle? you may ask. Bog sucker and whistling snipe are two additional names for the woodcock, a bird which performs a sunset dance to attract a mate. We’ll search the meadows and evening sky for this unusual performer. Meet at the lodge.” http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/calendar/pageid/eventlistview/signupquestionid/0/categoryid/0/locationid/0
“Midwest Cactus and Succulent Society Annual Show and Sale”, Saturday, March 16, 10AM-5PM, and Sunday, March 17, 12PM-5PM, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland OH. Free with admission. “There will be multiple rooms filled with over 10.000 cacti and succulents for sale along with a large exhibition and display area. Bill Hendricks will present his program ‘Spring in the Sonoran Desert’ at 2:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.” http://www.mwcss.com/MWCSSmeetings.html
“Spring Salamandering”, Saturday, March 16, 7:30PM-10:30PM at the Medina Sanctuary; Friday, March 22, 6:30PM-10:30PM at Windsor Woods; and Saturday, March 30, 7:30PM-10:30PM, Grand River Terraces. $15. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.cmnh.org/fieldtrips The Cleveland Museum of Natural History owns a large number of nature preserves, most of which are not open to the public unless you are on one of their special field trips. These sound particularly cool because you’ll be out in the wetlands at night, listening to the music of frog song, looking for elusive salamanders. Some species live underground and just come out in spring to breed in wetlands, so this is a unique chance to see them!
“International Gem and Jewelry Show”, Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31, Ohio Expo Center, Celeste Hall, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. $6 in advance, $8 cash at the door, free for military members and family (with ID), wholesale buyers and teachers (registration required). Open to the public. Children under 9 not permitted. https://www.intergem.com/events/upcoming-shows/columbus-oh-march-29-31-2019
Philadelphia:
Exhibit, “Vikings: Beyond the Legend”, now through March 3, 2019, Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. “Viking treasures — 600 artifacts in all — travel from the National Museum of Denmark to North America for the first time. Who were the Vikings? How did they live? How did their belief, skills, and culture influence our modern world? Journey back to Scandinavia in the Viking Age! While Vikings engaged in invading and pillaging, their societies were complex and multifaceted. They were skilled craftspeople, successful merchants, and hard-working farmers whose influence was felt across western Europe and beyond. Vikings: Beyond the Legend brings people from the Viking period to life with a wealth of unique objects, multimedia productions and interactive elements revealing the captivating story of the explorers who set sail from Scandinavia centuries ago. What to Expect: 600 Artifacts; full-size 21-foot replica Viking Ship; activities about everyday life; authentic Viking games; Norse mythology.” https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/vikings-beyond-legend
“Orchid Extravaganza”, now through March 24, Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennet Square, PA. Timed admission tickets $23 adults, $20 seniors and students, $12 youth 5-18, free for ages 4 and under. They are expecting to sell out. “Experience the peaceful beauty of winter—inside and out. Embrace the warmth of a lush sanctuary filled with thousands of vibrant, artfully presented orchids. Lavish Cymbidium dramatically spill from basins, grand Phalaenopsis float overhead, and tiny orchid species make a big impact, among other show-stopping arrangements. Step outside into a world of stillness, solace, and subtlety. Take a quiet stroll through our outdoor gardens and reflect amid the solitude.” https://longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/orchid-extravaganza
Exhibit, “Ancient Egypt: From Discovery to Display”, Penn Museum, 3260 South St., Philadelphia. “Mummies and artifacts tell archaeologists about what life was like in ancient Egypt, but how do objects make their journey from excavation site to Museum display? Peel back the curtain and get a behind-the-scenes view of the Penn Museum’s famed Egyptian collection. This roughly 6,000-square-foot exhibition introduces visitors to the history of ancient Egypt—many from the Lower Egypt Gallery that is currently under renovation—and includes elements of open artifact storage as well as active object conservation, offering an inside look into where objects come from, how they are researched and cared for, and how they are prepared for display.” https://www.penn.museum/exhibitions/galleries-and-exhibitions/ancient-egypt
Exhibition, “From Today, Painting is Dead: Early Photography in Britain and France”, now through May 12, Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. “In its second photography exhibition, the Barnes presents nearly 250 iconic pictures created in Britain and France between the 1840s and the 1880s. Following the production of the first photographs in the 1830s, and before the advent of Kodak’s point-and-shoot camera in 1888, artists experimented with photography, creating innovative processes and uniquely compelling representational tropes. When the influential French painter Paul Delaroche saw a photograph for the first time, he proclaimed, ‘From today, painting is dead!’ This exhibition explores the very fertile period in the early history of photography, when the medium’s pioneers were grappling with the complex inheritance of official, state-sponsored visual culture.” https://www.barnesfoundation.org/whats-on/early-photography
“Philadelphia Flower Show”, Saturday, March 2 though Sunday, March 10, Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Sts., Philadelphia. Discounts for advance and online tickets. “The 2019 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, 'Flower Power,' will pay tribute to the enormous impact of flowers on our lives. From the first blooms of spring in your home garden to the expansive fields that fuel whole economies, flowers influence how we feel, think and act in small and global ways. America's leading floral and garden designer will create tropical jungles, temperate forests, native woodlands and arid landscapes, showcasing the astounding plants that thrive in each environment, from exquisite orchids and flowering vines to luminescent desert blooms. The annual Flower Show is a top destination and 'must experience' horticultural event, attracting over 250,000 visitors annually to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, a showcase of excellence that dates back to 1829.” https://theflowershow.com
Toronto:
Exhibit, “Ai Weiwei: Unbroken”, now through June 9, Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON. “Ai Weiwei is one of the world’s most influential artists and human rights activists, as well as one of China’s most formidable critics. Known for smashing conventions—and ceramics—with iconic works like Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn, he upends the cultural traditions and materials of his native China. This highly-anticipated and timely exhibition explores the breaking of boundaries, both physical and symbolic, and considers how the artist’s ceramic works form a basis for his ongoing exploration of urgent social justice themes, including immigration, freedom of speech, and the repression of dissent. Ai Weiwei: Unbroken features iconic works, including Sunflower Seeds and Coca Cola Vase, as well as recent works in blue-and-white porcelain that depict the global refugee crisis. The exhibition also marks the international debut of a new large-scale LEGO series representing the Chinese zodiac.” https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/ai-weiwei-unbroken/
“Toronto Comicon”, Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W., Toronto, ON. “Toronto Comicon as presented by FAN EXPO Canada has now grown to become a spectacular 3 day event! Located in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the show will be boasting unique exhibitors, presentations, workshops, and many celebrity guests.” https://www.comicontoronto.com/en/home.html
Washington DC:
Exhibit, “200 Years of German Toys”, now through March 28, German American Heritage Museum of the USA, 719 6th St NW, Washington DC. “For many centuries Germany has long been recognized as one of the world’s great toy producers, and the German-American Heritage Museum is honoring this cultural legacy with a special exhibit. From December 1, 2018 until March 28, 2019 the GAHM will be displaying German toys from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. This exhibit spans over 200 years of history of the German toy industry; it begins with the simplistic yet wildly popular wooden toys handcrafted in the regions of Thuringia and Erzgebirge, then explores how industrialism and two World Wars up-ended the German toy industry and influenced its exports to the United States. The exhibit also details different toy varieties and how and why those products were made, then ends with a focus on German toy producers who have continued to thrive despite heavy competition in the 21st century. Featuring artifacts such as porcelain dolls whose heads were produced in German factories, original Steiff teddy bears and stuffed animals, tin soldiers from renowned producers such as Heyde, a model train, and much more, there will be toys of every variety to delight all of our visitors. With cooperation and generosity from private collectors, private companies, and other museums, this exciting exhibit, curated entirely by GAHM employees, presents visitors with a backdrop of beautiful vintage toys while teaching them about the history of the German toy industry. As a unique aspect this exhibit will also have a play area open to children and adults alike, where visitors can experience German toys hands-on and play classic German board games such as Mensch ärgere dich nicht (similar to the American game Sorry) and newer ones such as Settlers of Catan.” https://gahmusa.org/how-german-toymakers-captured-the-hearts-of-americans-200-years-of-german-toys/
“National Cherry Blossom Festival”, Wednesday, March 20 through Sunday, April 14, Washington D.C. “The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC, and celebrates the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. Today’s Festival now spans four weeks and welcomes more than 1.5 million people to enjoy diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit. Events are primarily free and open to the public.” https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
West Virginia:
“Operation Bluebird”, Saturday, March 9, 2PM-4PM, West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.wvbg.org/programs/events/ “Beautiful Eastern Bluebirds are cavity-nesting birds, but are often out-competed for nesting sites by House Sparrows or Starlings. Luckily, Bluebirds are happy to nest in special boxes made by humans. Learn more about bluebirds with Scott Cavallaro from Wild Birds Unlimited, including instructions on how to properly set-up and monitor a bluebird box or bluebird trail. All ages. Offered free of charge in conjunction with Wild Birds Unlimited.”
“Green Day Hikes”, Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17, West Virginia State Parks. Free. Wonderful free guided hikes to welcome spring at many of West Virginia’s lovely state parks! https://wvstateparks.com/calendar/
“Woodcock Walk”, Saturday, March 23, 7PM-8:30PM, West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV. $15. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.wvbg.org/programs/events/ “LeJay Graffious will lead a search for American Woodcocks displaying over the old reservoir from sunset to dusk. Come join us to witness this amazing spectacle! Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. All ages.”
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