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GSA Weekend Planner 2/26-2/28

2016 International Film Festival Sneak Preview - 3 1/2 Minutes Ten Bullets

Friday, Feb 26th @ 6:00pm

CUC - McConomy Auditorium

Catch a sneak preview of Carnegie Mellon's 2016 International Film Festival with a screening of 3 1/2 Minutes Ten Bullets. This move dissects the shooting death of teenager Jordan Russell following 3 1/2 minutes of arguing and ten bullets into a SUV.

Crafts and Drafts:  Pop des Fleurs Party

Friday, Feb 26th @ 6:00pm-9:00pm

Society for Contemporary Craft

Come enjoy a beer and while contributing to the Pop des Fleurs installation across Pittsburgh. In this unique workshop, you will develop a series of hand-made flowers, some to keep and some to donate to the beautification of Pittsburgh!

An Eveneing With Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette

Friday, Feb 26th @ 7:00pm and 9:30pm

Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (North Side)

A tour de force of percussion and rhythm that glorifies the vibrational power exchanged between two greats -- Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette. This two-set concert introduces multigenerational phrasing of elevated frequencies that propels sound to the fourth dimension and beyond. Glover, with fellow Hoofer Marshall Davis, Jr., joins Jack DeJohnette and friends to take the audience on a journey of melodies extracting unprecedented and beautiful music living within two masterful souls. This once-in-a-lifetime session defines why these two percussive artists are considered legends.

Movies in McConomy - The Danish Girl

Friday, Feb 26th @ 10:30pm

Saturday, Feb 27th @ 8:00pm and 10:30pm

CUC - McConomy Auditorium

Toys Take Over

Saturday, Feb 27th @ 10:00am-3:00pm

Heinz History Center

In conjunction with Heinz's Toys of the '50s, '60s, and '70s exhibition, join us every Saturday from Feb. 13 through May 28as the History Center's Great Hall turns into "Game Hall" with larger-than-life versions of games and toys, including Connect Four, Jenga, and Chess, as part of Project Pop Up: Play.

Mayur Show 2016 - Meet the Kapoors

Saturday, Feb 27th @ 6:00pm

CUC - Rangos Ballroom

The popular Indian-centric show is back.  This year, theMayur show will feature performances from CMU Payal, CMU Tanah, CMU Sahara, CMU Bhangra, Soultylz, Deewane, Infra Dance Company, Saans, Pitt Avaaz, Pitt Zisha and Nandinik Dance Company.  This year's show will also eature a much awaited special performance by Jai Matt.

Jeff 'Tain' Watts Quartet

Saturday, Feb 27th @ 8:00pm

Kelly-Strayhorn Theater

Kente Arts Alliance welcomes home jazz drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts to the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Hailing from the rich musical city of Pittsburgh, Watts has established himself as one of the most celebrated practitioners of the modern jazz era. He is known for his expertise as a heavy and intense swing player, reflective of older jazz drummers like Elvin Jones. He was an integral part of both Wynton and Branford Marsalis early bands and has also worked with Kenny Garrett, McCoy Tyner, and Michael Brecker in addition to leading his own groups, which have explored hip-hop, funk, and reggae.

Carnival em Pittsburgh - FAMILY FRIENDLY

Sunday, Feb 28th @ 4:00pm-7:00pm

4838 Ellsworth Ave

Join COESA in celebrating Carnival in Pittsburgh!   They'll have live Samba, Brazilian food

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GSA Weekend Planner 10/16-10/18

Pittsburgh is expected to get its first freeze this weekend but that doesn’t mean you have to stay at home next to the space heater (note: this is perfectly acceptable).

21+ Night at Carnegie Science Center - Back to the Future

Friday, October 16th @ 6:00pm-10:00pm Carnegie Science Center Come back to the future with Carnegie Science Center's 21+ Nights on Oct. 16. This October marks and month and year that "Marty McFly" visits during his iconic trip to the future. What did the movie get right, and what isn’t quite there yet, and most importantly, where is my hover board!?  Guests will have the chance to watch the second installment in the trilogy, Back to the Future II, in the Science Stage and discover what trends in technology the movie got right and what ideas aren't yet developed. Back to the Future Part II will begin at 7:30 pm in the Science Stage.  Other activities include:  snapping selfies with the Steel City Time Machine, a real DeLorean that replicates the time machine from the movie; making a balloon-powered hovercraft, taking a photo in front of the clock tower with a green screen, seeing a 1-million volt display of light and sound from a giant Tesla coil in a special Back to the Future-themed version of The Energy Show, watching a special planetarium show Stars Over Hill Valley at 7 pm. See what the night-time sky looks like tonight over northern California. Then travel through time as we see how the stars and constellations change as we go back to 1985, 1955, and 1885.  

Movies in McConomy - Jurassic World

Friday, October 16th @ 8:00pm and 11:00pm Saturday, October 17th @ 8:00pm and 11:00pm Sunday, October 18th @ 8:00pm

CMU Night at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Friday, October 16th @ 8:00pm 600 Penn Ave. Join fellow students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents and friends for pre- and post-concert receptions in the Heinz Hall Garden and Regency Room.  Join us for a performance of the music from Stravinsky's infamous ballet The Rite of Spring. Considered scandalous at the time of its 1913 premiere in Paris, it is now considered one of the most magnificent musical masterpieces of the 20th century. Principal harpist Gretchen Van Hoesen will delight with a sparkling performance of Ginastera's Concerto for Harp and Orchestra, and the symphony premieres Edú Lobo's foot tapping Suite Popular Brasileira.

Live Read:  Ghostbusters

Friday, October 16th @ 10:00pm Arcade Comedy Theater (811 Liberty Ave) The award-winning LIVE READ series returns for one night only!  Arcade Comedy Theater presents their most popular Live Read show GHOSTBUSTERS for one performance only! It's a staged reading of the classic (and spooky!) 80s comedy, featuring local actors, improvisers, and comics.

Pittsburgh Zombie Fest

Saturday, October 17th @ 12:00pm-8:00pm Millvale Riverfront Park The 2015 Pittsburgh Zombie Fest will be held in Riverfront Park in Millvale. The event is held in a different location each year but this year's location will provide a new level to the experience with all the festivities taking place right on the river.   There will be food, vendors, and activities for the undead crowd as well as live entertainment provided by the area's best bands. The It's Alive Show with be taping their tenth anniversary special with cameras and interviews throughout the day. Admission is $10.00 (kids under 12 free, but you are strongly cautioned against bringing them) and attendees are urged to bring non-perishable food items for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

Greenfield Bridge Fest

Saturday, October 17th @ 4:00-pm-12:00am Greenfield Bridge Celebrate the last day of the Greenfield Bridge being open to the public.  There will be music by North of Mason-Dixon, Milly, Joe Gruschecky and the Houserockers, and Timbeleza.  It includes a Kidzone, food trucks and the I Made It Market.  There will also be a raffle for the honor of pushing the plunger to implode the bridge.

Apple Whiskey Weekend

Saturday, October 17th @ 6:00-9:00pm Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse Sunday, October 18th @ 11:00am-3:00pm Wigle Whiskey Distillery Join Wigle Whiskey for a weekend of Autumnal celebration, complete with Johnny Appleseeds impersonators, apple bobbing, fall activities, fresh cider pressing, and of course: Apple Whiskey! There are TWO ways to grab a bottle.  On 10/17, swing by the Barrelhouse for the first available bottles of Walkabout. Live music from The Lone Wolf Club, food trucks, apple bobbing, apple whiskey sampling, cocktails, and family-friendly fun from 6-9 PM. On 10/18, we'll continue the celebration at the Strip District Distillery with a DJ, food from Driftwood Oven mobile pizza, apple bobbing, apple whiskey sampling, fresh cider pressing, and more Johnny Appleseed look-alike action. Apples from Soergel Orchards.  Both events are FREE and family friendly!

Garfield Community Farm Fall Festival

Sunday, October 18th @ 1:00pm-4:00pm The Livermore Celebrate the 4th annual Garfield Community Farm Fall Festival in the streets of East Liberty! This year the party will occur at inside and outside of the The Livermore at 124 South Highland Ave. Come experience games for kids, local beer made from GCF hops, homemade pies, great food made by local chefs and music by the amazing Mark Williams. All proceeds benefit Garfield Community Farm and our mission to bring healthy food to the Garfield neighborhood. Order tickets here.

CMU Philharmonic Concert

Sunday, October 18th @ 7:30pm Carnegie Music Hall (Oakland)Under the direction of Paul Polivnick, the Carnegie Mellon University Philharmonic will perform Franz Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 95 in C Minor, Hob. I:95, William Kraft's Vintage Renaissance and Beyond, and Pytor Illych Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64.  All CURRENT CMU graduate students may receive up to 2 free tickets for the performance by visiting the online box office available and entering the code “CMUStudent” during checkout.

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GSA Weekend Planner 10/2-10/4

Fall weather is here! Skip the pumpkin spice latte and do (some) of these things this weekend.

Unblurred

Friday, October 2nd @ 6:00pm-12:00am 4800 - 5500 Penn Ave. Each month, people from all over the region stroll Penn Avenue between the 4800 and 5500 blocks to meet with artists and local business owners.  Visitors can expect to see everyone and everything.  Families, singles, workers, students, long-time residents and first-time visitors alike can bask in Penn Avenue’s creative energy – experiencing a mix of photography, dance, painting, sculpture, music and spoken word performances.

Party in the Tropics - Phipps After Dark

Friday, October 2nd @ 7:00pm-11:00pm Phipps Conservatory Gather your friends and head to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for a healthy dose of revelry and rejuvenation as the Tropical Forest Conservatory transforms into one of the city’s most unique nightspots. At this reoccurring party, you can make Phipps' paradise your own as you indulge in sweet and savory morsels, taste unique cocktails, dance to the beats of a live DJ, and unwind amidst lush greenery and rushing waterfalls. You won’t find a venue like this anywhere else in the ‘Burgh!

Ann Arbor Film Festival

Friday, October 2nd @ 7:00pm and 8:30pm Sunday, October 3rd @ 7:00pm and 8:30pm Pittsburgh Filmmakers' Melwood Screening Room America's oldest and most prestigious festival of independent film is held each year in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  This touring program (now in its 53rd year) is a free showing of a wide-ranging compilation of prize-winning experimental, animated, documentary and narrative short films.

Movies in McConomy - Avengers: Age of Ultron

Friday, October 2nd @ 8:00pm and 11:00pm Saturday, October 3rd @ 8:00pm and 11:00pm CUC McConomy Auditorium

Sinatra and Beyond with Tony DeSare

Friday, October 2nd @ 8:00pm Saturday, October 3rd @ 8:00pm Sunday, October 4th @ 2:30pm Heinz Hall 2015 marks Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday, and the music of Ol' Blue Eyes kicks off Pittsburgh Symphony's 2015-2016 season. Singer, songwriter and pianist Tony DeSare (who’s been described as “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel”) gives the classic hits a modern flair with the musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Like the olive in a martini, the music of Pittsburgh great Henry Mancini, Dean Martin and other favorites are the perfect complement to Frank Sinatra. Bring your Rat Pack to this swingin’ night featuring hits like “Night and Day,” “Moon River,” “My Way” and more!

Girls Rock Science - FAMILY FRIENDLY

Saturday, October 3nd @ 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, October 4th @ 10:00am-5:00pn Carnegie Science Center Women make up about 50% of the workforce in the United States but hold only 25% of STEM jobs. Carnegie Science Center is working to reverse this disturbing trend through a wide range of programs, including Girls Rock Science℠ Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4.  Carnegie Science Center is partnering with KDKA TV for a weekend designed to get girls excited about science and technology and to acquaint them with a wide range of STEM careers. Throughout the building, STEM professionals from a wide range of organizations will staff tables of interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities.  On Oct. 3 only, "NCIS: Los Angeles" star Renee Felice Smith, who plays Nell Jones on the hit TV show, will headline the event and will meet and talk with families.  Only on Sunday, Oct 4, beginning at 2:30 pm, visit Mission Control as we track our STRATOSTAR launch into the edge of space and return to Earth! We will be launching a special box into the edge of space during the pre-game festivities at PNC Park. The balloon that carries it through the air will pop when it reaches the stratosphere, and it will float back to Earth on a parachute. A chase team will attempt to retrieve the box. Mission Control will receive data from STRATOSTAR itself, and from the chase team. Be part of this exciting endeavor in Mission Control!

DogtoberFEST 2015

Saturday, October 3rd @ 11:00am-4:00pm 185 W. Waterfront Dr. Join us — and bring your dogs — at DogtoberFEST starting with the Pooch Pride Costume Parade. Registration starts at 11 a.m. ($5 fee) with $500 in prizes up for grab! Judging after the parade will be awarded for: Most Creative, Best Homemade, Dog-Owner Lookalike and Best Overall costumes so start planning today. Demonstrations throughout the day will include Nosework, Dog Carting, Salvadore, our local Frisbee Dog Celebrity and many more!  Dogs cannot be adopted directly through DogtoberFEST but dog meet/greets are encouraged and applications can be placed with the shelter and rescue groups. Adoptions will be facilitated through the individual groups at their discretion.  All public dogs attending must be current on vaccinations and be people and dog friendly and please …. NO retractable leashes. We look forward to seeing you, and your dog, at DogtoberFEST 2015!

N3D Troy HIll Festival

Saturday, October 3rd @ 12:00pm-4:00pm Troy Hill Join the residents and business owners of Troy Hill as they open up their vibrant community to the city at the first ever Troy Hill N3D Festival. An open street Festival will take place between Noon-4pm celebrating everything that is distinctly Troy Hill. From the rich history of its churches and chapels to a community bake-off to performances by local rock bands and church choirs to offerings from new restaurants and emerging businesses, there is something for everyone to explore, tour, and celebrate.

The Bernstein Project - Trouble in Tahiti

Saturday, October 3rd @ 8:00pm Sunday, October 4th @ 3:00pm Levy Hall at Rodef Shalom A Sonomosaic of works of Leonard Bernstein exploring themes of life, love, and peace. The centerpiece of the program is the one-act, Trouble in Tahiti, which is is at once a critique of American post-war materialism and an expression of the universal longing for love and meaning. The balance of the program will include beloved selections from Candide and West Side Story, art songs, short instrumental works including a movement ofPrelude, Fugues, and Riffs, and several vocal  arrangements by Robert Page.

Italian Heritage Day

Sunday, October 4th @ 10:00am-3:00pm Heinz History Center Tu e la tua famiglia are cordially invited to commemorate your italianità at the History Center with a full day of interactive activities designed with K-12 students in mind. In honor of Italian Heritage Month, local community groups and museum staff will facilitate educational activities on every floor of the museum. Activities are conceived in a manner that will allow all members of the family to work together to learn about Italian American history and culture. Intergenerational participation is encouraged, so bring tua madre, tuo padre, tua nonna, tuo nonno, tua zia, tuo zio, e tutti i tuoi fratelli, sorelle e cugini. Children 17 & under get into the museum for free on Italian Heritage Day!

Fifth Annual Pittsburgh Zine Fair

Sunday, October 4th @ 2:00pm-8:00pm Union Project (801 N. Negley Ave.) in Highland Park Since its debut at AIR: Artists Image Resource in 2011, the PZF has attracted a diverse group of artists, writers and activists from across the region whose content may vary but the format remains the same- the zine. An icon of DIY ethos and radical info sharing, the zine decentralizes media and vaults individual expression while remaining inexpensive.  This year’s fair will feature the The Mr. Roboto Project and Carnegie Library Zine collections, refreshments by Black Forge Coffee House, food by Pgh Taco Truck and Randita’s, music by WRCT 88.3FM, and more!

For Next Weekend:

Hops & Hopper

Saturday, October 10th @ 6:00pm-8:00pm Carnegie Museum of ArtToast great American artist Edward Hopper with Pittsburgh’s hottest breweries. Enjoy brews in a souvenir pub glass featuring a Hopper image from the CMOA collection and talk with the brewmasters about their hoppy masterpieces. We’ve selected four Hopper etchings from our collection for the pint glasses – collect all four at the CMOA Design Store!  After the hops, see the real Hopper artwork that adorns your glass! Explore the exhibitionCMOA Collects Edward Hopper, featuring every Hopper artwork in the museum’s collection.

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GSA Weekend Planner 9/25-9/27

There’s a ton going on in Pittsburgh this weekend and the weather is suppose to be splendid. Send off September in style.

Thrival

Friday, September 25th - Saturday, September 26th Almono Site in Hazelwood Thrival wraps up its week long wrong with a series of concerts intermingled with its innovation panel this Saturday and Sunday.  Over 25 artists (including Manchester Orchestra, Panic!  At the Disco, and Raekwon and Ghostface Killah) will take two different stages at the Almono Site located in Hazelwood for a "veritable Rust Belt-revival-scaled SXSW."

Movies in McConomy

Friday, September 25th @ 8:00pm & 10:30pm - Inside Out Saturday, September 26th @ 8:00pm & 10:30pm - Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Sunday, September 27th @ 8:00pm - Inside Out CUC McConomy Auditorium

Gallery Crawl

Friday, September 25th @ 5:30pm-9:00pm Cultural District In its quarterly Gallery Crawl, the Cultural District opens a variety of galleries and spaces, free to the public.  Some events include live sketch and improv comedy at Arcade Comedy Theater, an exhibition and accompanying lecture on temple architecture in Southeast Asia at the Trust Arts Education Center, and modern and aerial dance performed by Bombyx collective dancers.  You can find all the events (and locations) here.

Black & White Party at The National Aviary

Friday, September 25th @ 6:00pm-10:00pm The National Aviary Wear your black and white, dance to the beats of our DJ, and feast on delicious bites for purchase from Atria’s. Try specialty cocktails at our cash bar, meet some new feathered friends and enjoy a variety of entertainment! All proceeds from the Black & White Party support the National Aviary’s education, avian medicine, and conservation programs both locally and internationally.  Tickets are $25 at the door.

WYEP Final Friday

Friday, September 25th @ 7:00pm-10:00pm Schenley Plaza The final concert in WYEP's Final Fridays series is Friday night at 7:00pm.  It features headliners punk/folk artists (which is apparently a thing) The Districts and Ryler Walker, a "true American guitar player."

VIA Festival

Ongoing From September 25th to October 3rd Around Pittsburgh Pittsburgh's VIA Festival is just around the corner! From block parties to a/v shows, art exhibits to indie arcades, lectures to late-night club ragers, VIA brings local & international artists together who are creating what's next, and is like nothing else in Pittsburgh.  Highlights for this weekend include a Kick-Off Party at Cattivo starting Friday at 10:00pm and a Block Party on Saturday from 4:00pm-2:00am.  You can buy tickets for the events here.

Wilkinsburg House and Garden Tour

Saturday, September 26th @ 10:00am-3:00pm 1900 Graham Blvd. The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation will host the 3rd Annual “Wilkinsburg House and Garden Tour.” This  year's event will showcase some of the unique homes that make up the Blackridge area of our neighborhood and give us the opportunity to share what a wonderful community we have here in Wilkinsburg.  Tickets are available here. .

Braddock Feast

Sunday, September 26th @ 12:00pm-4:00pm Braddock Farms (1000 Braddock Ave.) A progressive dinner to feed the senses.  Artists, designers and chefs come together to create the ultimate Feast.  Local chefs, event producers, food purveyors and creatives bring their talents to the table to celebrate an emerging community. A progressive dinner throughout key points in the Braddock Community will take guests on a culinary and artistic tour. Gather at tables at each station to sample local foods, curated by top chefs and local event designers while you explore bread ovens, apiaries, and art galleries.  You can pick up your tickets here.

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GSA Goes to Pirates Baseball!

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St Louis Cardinals

When: Wednesday, September 30th, starting at 7pm. Where: PNC Park, 115 Federal St. (Directions below.) Who: CMU graduate students may purchase up to 2 tickets. How much: $15 per ticket.

Tickets are loaded with $10 credit, which may be exchanged for goods at the event (e.g. food, drink, t-shirts).

This is a big game for the Pirates. They are currently placed 2nd in the National League Central (the Cardinals are in 1st), and this is one of the last games before the playoffs - definitely not one to miss!

Directions

Take a bus downtown, then walk over the Roberto Clemente Bridge (6th St). PNC Park will be on your left. Some bus suggestions:

71A/B/C/D to Sixth Ave and Wood St.

61A/B/C/D to Sixth Ave and Wood St.

P1 to Sixth Ave and Smithfield St.

86/88 to Penn Ave and 8th St.

Buses loop through Downtown Pittsburgh, so to return home you can go back to the same stop.

Ticket reservation lottery

Tickets will be allocated by lottery. The reservation form will open at noon (12pm) on Saturday, 9/26 and will be open until 11:59 pm on Sunday, 9/27.

>>>Link to reservation form here<<<

You may only submit the form once; tickets will be assigned at random. You will be receive an email if you are successful in reserving tickets.

You will be notified by Monday, September 28th whether you were successful in reserving tickets. If you don't receive an email, it means you likely did not fill out your email address correctly on the form. Unfortunately we can't make exceptions because of our limited supply.

Ticket collection

If you are successful in reserving tickets, you can collect and pay for them (cash or check only please!) in the GSA office, CUC 304, at the following times:

Monday, September 28th, 11am-2pm;

Tuesday, September 29th, 3pm-5pm.

Any uncollected tickets will be available for purchase on a first-come-first-serve basis on Wednesday, September 30th, from 1pm-2pm.

To collect a ticket, in addition to payment, you will need to show us your valid CMU Graduate Student ID card.

If you cannot attend either ticket pick-up, you may send someone else to collect them on your behalf, provided they have your CMU Graduate Student ID card or a picture of it.

We look forward to seeing lots of you at the game. Let's go Bucs!

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Weekend Planner for September 18th-20th

Get out of your office, forget about homework and research and do some of these things this weekend.

RADical Days

Starting Friday September 18th @ 6:00pm Runs Until October 11th @ 5:00pm Various Locations Around Pittsburgh and Allegheny County

RADical Days is an annual event celebrating the assets with free admission, musical and dance performances and family activities offered by arts and culture organizations, parks and recreation, and sports and regional attractions that are funded by RAD.  You can find the schedule for the events of the next three weeks here.

21+ Nights at the Carnegie Science Center - Robots

Friday, September 18th @ 6:00pm-10:00pm Carnegie Science Center

Join us on Sept. 18 as we explore the binary world of robots – with Pittsburgh's famous robot HERB (Home Exploring Robot Butler)!  Check out roboworld®, the world's largest permanent robotics exhibition, snap a selfie with C-3PO, and challenge a robot to a game of air hockey.  Program a robot to make works of art or to navigate a maze. Brush up on your binary and make a coded bracelet to take home. Try your skills and grab as much candy in 55 seconds using a fully articulated claw machine built from an Arduino and basic 3D printer parts. Unlike the traditional arcade claw machines, this DIY version gives you full control over this claw in the X,Y,Z axis and the claw grip itself.  Put your ears to the test, and see if you can tell the difference between music composed by humans and music composed by machines. Resonance Works artists will play a blind musical "taste test" to find out if you can hear the difference between the obviously inferior human-based melodic entertainment and the computer-made masterpieces of our beloved robotic overlords.  Explore robotics with Team RobotiX, an organization connecting local professionals with K-12 students and teachers to provide robotics education.  Enjoy live music from local band "Nameless in August" while sipping drinks from the cash bar.  The brand new Robot Rock laser show, an all-ages compilation featuring songs related to robotics, will debut at the event. Among the show’s hits are: “Major Tom” by Peter Schilling, “Intergalactic” by the Beastie Boys, “Technologic” by Daft Punk, and several other surprise tunes. Laser show tickets are available for a discounted rate at the ticket counter the night of the event.

Movies in McConomy

Friday, September 18th @ 8:00pm and 10:30pm - Mad Max: Fury Road Saturday, September 19th @ 8:00pm and 10:30pm - Ted 2 Sunday, September 20th @ 8:00pm - Mad Max: Fury Road CUC McConomy Auditorium

Come Out & Play

Friday, September 18th @ 8:00pm-12:00m Saturday, September 19th @ 11:00am-3:00pm Schenley Plaza Come Out & Play Pittsburgh is a two-day, donation-based festival of brand new sports, street games, and social games that turn the city into an urban playground. Featuring the very best in field, street, and social games, CO&P helps you have city-sized fun.   Friday is the After Dark day with games running from 8pm-11pm and a game of Counter Squirt starting at 11am.  Saturday is Field Day from 11:00am-2:00pm with a massive game of Game fo Territory:  Oakland taking over the entirety of the Oakland neighborhood.  Find more about the games at their website

Pittsburgh Pierogi Fest

Saturday, September 19th @ 1:00pm-6:00pm Stage AE The 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Pierogi Fest was met with overwhelming interest and participation, with over 5,000 attendees. This year, the Pittsburgh Pierogi Fest will feature even more food and fun!  The Pittsburgh Pierogi Fest features the best pierogies in town from local restaurants, chefs and purveyors. Guests will enjoy live local music, a special Pop-‐Up Pierogi Marketplace where vendors feature pierogi-‐inspired wares, photo opportunities with the Pirates’ Pierogies, arts & crafts, activities for children and more!

Rivers of Steel Festival

Sunday, September @ 10:00am-4:00pm Pump House at The Waterfront Rivers of Steel is excited to announce the Rivers of Steel Festival to be held at the historic Pump House at The Waterfront on Sunday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will highlight the region's rich ethnic, cultural, and folk traditions, new and old, and will include workshops, demonstrations, music, performances, food, craft and arts vendors, and much, much, more!!!!

For Next Week: Thrival Innovation + Music Festival Get tickets here for the concerts The music part of Thrival kicks off next weekend and features some big name artists worth checking out.  In the week leading up to the festival though will be a variety of panels on innovation throughout Pittsburgh (schedule and sign-ups here).  This is starting to generate buzz as the "South by Southwest of the Northeast" and it's worth checking out.