Summer Events in the City

What will you be doing this summer?  Check out these great events throughout the city of Pittsburgh. These festivals and events have music, food, and crafts all in the warm outdoor weather.  You can find out more information by checking out Living Pittsburgh and their Summer Activity Guide.


 
Deutschtown Music Festival - 40+ bands will rock Pittsburgh’s Northside at this FREE all day event!

Southside Works Summer Concerts – Enjoy free live music outside at South Side Works’ Town square this summer, going on now through September.

Mellon Square Summer Concert Series - Free noon concerts at Mellon Square to enjoy during your lunch hour downtown this summer. More info coming soon!

JazzLive at Katz Plaza – This fun free jazz concert series take place outside on Katz Plaza downtown throughout the summer months.


Reservoir of Jazz Series – Enjoy live jazz music in Highland Park this August. More info coming soon!

WYEP Summer Music Festival - Free summer music concert at Schenley Plaza, complete with kids activities and an indie craft marketplace.

Lunchtime Music Series at Schenley Plaza - Free lunchtime entertainment can be found multiple times per week at Schenley Plaza.

Bach, Beethoven and Brunch – You can pack your brunch and enjoy free classical concerts every Sunday morning at Mellon Park. More info coming soon!


Allegheny County Summer Concerts - Take advantage of free live music at Hartwood Acres and South Park all summer long.

Stars at Riverview – You can enjoy free live jazz concerts in Riverview Park throughout the warm summer months.

WYEP Final Fridays – Even more FREE live music this summer at Schenley Plaza! More info coming soon!

Monroeville Summer Concert Series – This find includes free live music, followed by a free movies in Monroeville Community Park.

Summer Jams on Walnut – These free annual block parties include loads of local live bands!
The Arts



Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District – The Gallery Crawl is a quarterly free showcase of art and entertainment.

Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn – The First Friday of each month, various galleries in the Penn Avenue Arts District showcase a variety of artwork and performances to view for free.

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival - This premiere Pittsburgh event features free activities for the whole family, live music, art exhibits and so much more.

Taming of the Shrew presented by Poor Yorick’s Players – Bring a blanket, chair, or even a picnic to see Poor Yorick’s Players return in 2013 with their seventh season: All is fair in love and war!

Squonk Opera’s Go Roadshow - An amazing and spectacular performance unlike any other! Think circus meets performance art meets holiday parade – all for FREE! More info coming soon!
Dancing


Summer Soul Line Dance Classes - Experience not required for these free fun outdoor dance lessons.

Free Dance Lessons at Saddle Ridge - You’ll find complimentary line dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Salsa Around the City - Salsa Pittsburgh offers Salsa dancing lessons all around Pittsburgh, many of which are absolutely free.
Movies


Cinema in the Parks – TONS of free outdoor movies in Pittsburgh’s local parks this summer.

Summer Movie Clubhouse – Not free, but for as little as 50 cents per movie, it’s pretty darn close!

Movies by Moonlight - Free flicks at the Tall Trees Amphitheater in Monroeville

Denis Theatre’s Last Saturday Cinema - Last Saturday Cinema is a FREE outdoor film series. Come experience great movies while surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants – just a few steps from the historic Denis Theatre.
Festivals



Pittsburgh Neighborhood Community Festivals - Various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh hold FREE festivals throughout the 2011 Summer and Fall season.


African Arts in the Park – Free cultural event at Point State Park this August. More info coming soon!

Lawrenceville Garden Tour - Find out how gardens grow on this FREE annual garden tour in Lawrenceville!

Three Rivers Regatta - This is the largest inland regatta event in the United States, and ALL activites and performances are free to attend.

Wings Over Pittsburgh – Celebrate patriotism, and enjoy this spectacular September show for free, oh- and parking is free too. More info coming soon!

A Fair in the Park - A Fair in the Park is an annual contemporary craft festival held in early September, presented by The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh. The fair features high quality art and craft displays and demonstrations ,a concert weekend, a children’s activity and project area and a variety of Pittsburgh’s fabulous foods. More info coming soon!

South Side Works Exposed – This annual event has free live music, food vendors & lots of family fun activities.
Red, Ripe & Roasted: Tomato & Garlic Festival - Enjoy free admission to this yummy summer food festival AND Phipps Conservatory with your fresh produce donation this August. More info coming soon!

WYEP Summer Music Festival - Free summer music concert at Schenley Plaza, complete with kids activities and an indie craft marketplace.

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – check out the largest road race in the United States this summer… for free!

Festivals in Pittsburgh

The next month in Pittsburgh is full of festivals for every member of your family.  Fireworks, crafts, food, and heritage are all covered in these events throughout the area.   Check out the list below to see what festivals you want to take your family too.  You can find the complete list at about.com

Celebrate America Festival
June 30 – July 5, 2011
Kennywood Amusement Park, West Mifflin, PA
Enjoy a weeklong salute to our great country and its people with special featured entertainment, stunt shows, strolling performers, face painting, fireworks and evening fireworks at Kennywood. $10 off admission coupons available for Celebrate America week from Giant Eagle locations.

Ellwood City Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
July 1–3, 2011
Ewing Park, Ellwood City, PA
This annual Lawrence county festival features more than 200 art and craft booths, plenty of live entertainment and, of course, food! Plus, a fabulous Zambelli fireworks finale.

Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival
July 1-4, 2011
Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, PA
The acclaimed Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival offers something for everyone's tastes, from visual and live performing arts to exciting ethnic foods. This annual free summer celebration marks its 37th year in 2011.

Big Butler Fair
June 29 - July 7, 2012
Route 422, Prospect, PA
Billed as the largest fair in Western Pennsylvania, the Big Butler Fair has been operating for 156 years! Enjoy nine big days of food, animals, concerts and fun.

Battle of Fort Necessity Commemoration
July 3, 2011
Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Uniontown, PA
Join the National Park Service in commemorating the 257th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Necessity with living history, camp life, and artillery firing demonstrations.

Pittsburgh Regatta & 4th of July Fireworks
July 2–4, 2011
North Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh
The all new Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta adds an extra day as it returns to Point State Park and the North Shore, bringing with it the return of the North American Powerboat Championships. A plethora of water and land activities are packed into three days, along with the famous Fourth of July Pyrotechnico fireworks celebration!

Schenley Sports

There are some great places to work out and have fun in Pittsburgh throughout the summer. Schenley Park has trails, swimming pools, and events all summer long. Keep reading and check out their website for more details. What do you like to do during the summer to stay active?

Sports and Recreation

Bob O'Connor Golf Course

The Bob O'Connor Golf Course is a 4,600-yard natural public course on rolling terrain for golfers of all ages and abilities and is open all year round.  Amenities at the 18-hole, par 67 course include lessons, a snack bar, practice greens, and an indoor practice facility where golfers can play a "virtual" round on St. Andrews, Pebble Beach and 31 other famous courses.  The golf course is operated by The First Tee of Pittsburgh. Visit them online at www.thefirstteepittsburgh.org or call 412-622-6959.

Schenley Oval Sportsplex and Skating Rink

Pittsburghers looking for serious exercise will find it at the Schenley Oval with its 13 tennis courts, 400-meter all-weather running track, sports turf soccer field and high jump area, and cross-country trails. The Schenley Oval Sportsplex hosts the Citiparks Summer Senior Games; the area's largest cross-country meet, the Red, White & Blue Classic; and the Bob O'Connor Summer Tennis Classic. For more information, click here or call 412-255-2539.

The skating rink is open throughout the winter for ice skating, and its meeting facility is open year-round. Three special events--Skate with Santa, the Mascot Skate, and Valentine's on Ice--are held each season, with special group discount days throughout. For more information, click here or call 412-422-6523.

Swimming Pool

City pools are open Memorial Day to Labor Day and offer programming for infants, children and seniors. Classes include water awareness for young children, swim lessons and water aerobics. For information on season pool tags or daily admission fees, call 412-323-7928. During the summer, contact the pool at 412-422-4266.

Disc Golf Course

The 18-hole Disc Golf Course offers golf of a different kind. Standing at the designated tee areas, players attempt to throw their Frisbees into elevated baskets in the fewest possible tries. The course, which stretches from the Schenley Overlook to the Vietnam Veterans Pavilion, winds its way through the park's wooded areas. For more information, visit www.pfds.org or call the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society at 724-933-6969.

Junction Hollow Fields

The 150-foot deep, 2.5-mile Junction Hollow Valley on the west border of Schenley Park contains several soccer fields as well as a portion of the Eliza Furnace trail.

Original Article Here: http://www.pittsburghparks.org/schenley-sports

Free and Affordable Events in the City

Are you looking for something to do in the city over the weekend? Here is your weekly list of free and affordable events throughout the city. Check it out below, and you can start to plan your week. You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.

Monday, June 17

Yoga at Schenley Park – FREE

Mellow Mondays in Market Square - FREE

Interval Mondays at AVA – $3 cover

AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials

Totally Free Mondays at Steel City Improv Theater – FREE

Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people

Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays

Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less

Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays

Tuesday, June 18

Reading Room at Market Square - FREE

1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50

Summer Movie Clubhouse for Kids - $1

2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE

Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one

Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE

JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE

Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays

Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult

Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less

1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass

Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays

Wednesday, June 19

Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based

Ceramics Open Studio at the Union Project - $10

Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can

$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials

Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE

Mommy & Me Wednesdays at My Little Outback – $2 discount

Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music

Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays

Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less

1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass

Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays

Thursday, June 20

Thursdays in The Square - FREE

Eating Local: Co-op Wellness Workshops - FREE

Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5

Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12

Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00

offCenter at the August Wilson Center – FREE

1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover

Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special

Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less

Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays

Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays

Friday, June 21

South Side Works Summer Entertainment Series - FREE

Allegheny Observatory Tours - FREE

Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission

Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3

Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5

Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership

Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less

Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays

Saturday, June 22

Carnegie Science Center’s “Snowball Day” - Name your own admission price (with a snowball!)

South Side Works Summer Entertainment Series - FREE

Yoga at Schenley Park – FREE

Stars at Riverview Jazz Series - FREE

Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12

Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE

Sunday, June 23

Monroeville Summer Concert Series and Movies by Moonlight - FREE

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts “yART Sale” - FREE

Free 3D Workshop at Toonseum - FREE

Bach, Beethoven and Brunch at Mellon Park - FREE

Rivers of Steel Sunday Heritage Market – FREE admission

Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE

Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs

Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6

Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches

Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less

Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays

Monday, June 24

Mellow Mondays in Market Square - FREE

Yoga at Schenley Park – FREE

Interval Mondays at AVA – $3 cover

AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials

Totally Free Mondays at Steel City Improv Theater – FREE

Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people

Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays

Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less

Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays

Original Article Here: http://www.livingpittsburgh.com/2009/10/living-pittsburghs-free-and-affordable-events-listing-things-to-do

DIY Pot Rack

Did you always want a pot rack in your kitchen?  Pot racks are a great way to save space and help with the organizational plan in your kitchen.   You can make your own do it yourself pot rack with the instructions below. Learn more great organizational DIY tips at Ruemag.



SUPPLIES
1 x 2 boards
Pegboard
Toggle bolts or drywall anchor screws
Wood screws
Paint
Hooks with locks

Measure your space. The 1 x 2 frame and the pegboard will be the same size, with the edges flush. TIP: Keep in mind that the dimensions of a so-called 1 x 2 board are actually 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ when measuring for the frame.

Cut the boards and the pegboard to size. Hardware stores will provide this service free of charge if you don’t have the tools to do it yourself.

Secure the 1 x 2s to the wall in a rectangular frame, to align exactly the outer edge of the pegboard using toggle bolts or anchor screws- depending on your wall material. Generally, plaster walls require toggle bolts, and drywall can take either toggle bolts anchor screws.

Attach the pegboard to the 1 x 2 frame using wood screws.

Paint the pegboard whatever color you like. Benjamin Moore Grey Wisp is shown.

Place hooks as needed; plastic hook locks help to keep the hooks in place when in use.

A 40 foot Art Installation is Coming to Pittsburgh

 There is a giant new art project coming to Pittsburgh, but it is not what you would expect.  A 40 foot yellow rubber duck that has been traveling around the world, and it's next stop is Pittsburgh.  It will be premiering as part of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's International Festival of Firsts.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's third Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts will open with a 40-foot-tall rubber duck in the Allegheny River.

The Trust announced its lineup for the festival that opens Sept.27 with Florentijn Hofman's "The Rubber Duck" -- which also is 35 feet long and 30 feet wide.

The duck will be launched at the West End Bridge where it will travel toward The Point and under the
Fort Duquesne Bridge. Sixth Street Bridge also will be shut down for a bridge party to celebrate the beginning of the festival.

Each Festival of Firsts brings international artists to Pittsburgh for a U.S. based premiere of their work. This year's festival will feature artists and companies from the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and more. For the first time, two U.S. artists also will be featured in the festival.

"We think the Cultural Trust's Festival of Firsts will have a really profound impact in creating further awareness of Pittsburgh as a true international city," said Kevin McMahon, Trust president and CEO.
Some featured works include "Kiss and Cry," about a woman looking back at her great loves,

"Measure Back," an interactive show that looks at the construction and implementation of war and

"The Pigeoning," which is about an obsessive compulsive man and his encounters with pigeons.
Shows and artwork will be shown in various parts of Pittsburgh, including the New Hazlett Theater, Bricolage and Cabaret at Theater Square.

For more information, http://trustarts.org/events/pages/pittsburgh-international-festival-of-firsts/

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/art-architecture/40-foot-rubber-duck-coming-to-pittsburgh-690192/#ixzz2VpTyJ056

Check Out These Great Summer Kids Activities!

Do your children get bored easily in the summer?  Check out these great Do It Yourself kids games for them to enjoy outside!  They can help you make them, and they will last for hours or days of fun. You can see the rest of the tips at BuzzFeed.



1. Bananagrams is great, but GIANT BANANAGRAMS is best.



Just cut out the letters together and prepare for some major scrambling.
Source: constantlylovestruck.blogspot.com

2. Take Twister outside.



Here’s how to do it yourselves.
Source: youplusmeforalways.blogspot.com

3. And bring Scrabble to the pool.



The sponges will float! WITCHCRAFT/physics.
Source: pinterest.com

4. Turn a two-liter bottle into a DIY sprinkler.



Get the directions here.
Source: makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com
5. Make art with things you guys find in nature.



Like these rocks.

Three Rivers Arts Festival Starts Friday

The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival starts this Friday! There will be ten days of art, music, dance, food, and more throughout the city of Pittsburgh.  You can find the complete schedule at the Three Rivers Arts Festival.  However, below you can find out what activities will be happening on Day 1.