Valentine's Day Market

The Valentine's Day Market is back on Saturday February 8th.  It will be located at The Waterfront in the retail space next to The Gap.  The event will start at noon, and it will end at 5pm.  This market features over 40 local artists with homemade gifts for your loved ones.  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.


Event: I Made It! Mine
Location: Waterfront, 143 West Bridge St, Homestead (In the retail space next to The Gap across from Starbucks in Town Center)
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2014
Time: noon until 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission (plus the cost of any goodies you purchase)
Description: The “I Made It! Mine” market will feature handmade gifts from over 45+ local artists. Find everything you need for a one of a kind Valentine’s Day for your sweetie. Visit I Made It! online for more information. Another great opportunity to buy local & support independent artists this Valentine’s Day. South Side Works will also offer free kids crafts at this event!

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Do you have today off? You can go to these places for some Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events. Here is a calendar below of what is going on around the area. You can learn more at the Post Gazette.


Monday

* 15th Annual Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Allegheny County Bar Association's Homer S. Brown Division, Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Larimer, 271 Paulson Ave. Breakfast buffet at 7:30 a.m.; program at 8:30 a.m. Pittsburgh nonprofit Hill House Association will receive the Drum Major for Justice Award. Event is open to the public.

* Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, Allegheny Square, has a variety of activities. Museum admission: $12 for kids, $13 for adults.

Activities include:

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., SLB Radio presents "Streaming Justice" -- live webcast exploring civil rights issues;

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., "King for a Day" read-aloud of King's speeches;

noon to 3 p.m., "Many Hands" studio art project; 2 p.m., performance by Hill Dance Academy Theatre;

3 p.m., freedom circle and singalong.

* Blood drive, St. Benedict the Moor Church, 91 Crawford St., Hill District, 1 to 6 p.m. Call 412-681-8528.

* Carnegie Mellon University Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Events to commemorate the holiday include keynote address by Jendayi Frazer, former U.S. assistant secretary of state for African affairs. All events are in the University Center, 5000 Forbes Ave.

Highlights include:

12:30 to 2 p.m., 15th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Awards Celebration and school of drama choral tribute.

2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Arts Greenhouse hip-hop performance and workshop.

4:30 p.m., keynote address and reception.

8 p.m., "MLK Late Night," featuring spoken-word artists from CMU and the Pittsburgh community.

* 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Park at the Schenley Park Ice Rink, 1 Overlook Drive, 1 to 4 p.m. Free ice skating, snowshoeing, educational activities and art projects.

* Day of Remembrance at Saint Vincent College, Latrobe:

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free fused-glass workshop and art exhibit, Carey Student Center;

4:30 to 6:30 p.m., evening program and dinner, Fred M. Rogers Center, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, featuring a commemorative reflection by Kiron Skinner at 5 p.m., with dinner and student presentations to follow. Event is free but tickets required. To reserve tickets: 724-805-2564.

* Share Your Voice: Union Project's Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, 801 N. Negley Ave., 3 to 6 p.m. Community dialogue event includes a shared meal and opportunities for open discussion in a safe environment. Free and open to all ages, with a children's art project scheduled from 3 to 4:45 p.m.

* Evening at the InterCultural House, University of Pittsburgh, 272 Dithridge St., 7 p.m. Features speeches by student InterCultural House members highlighting those who embody King's principles and ideals. Free and open to the public.

* Let Freedom Sing! concert, Norwin High School, 251 McMahon Drive, North Huntingdon, 7 p.m. Features performances by the Pittsburgh Gospel Choir, visual and spoken word artist Vanessa German, Jim Donovan, and the Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble. Free and open to the public.

Previous events

Saturday

* Let Freedom Sing! concert, Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave., 7 p.m. Features performances by Pittsburgh Gospel Choir and visual and spoken word artist Vanessa German. Free and open to the public.

Sunday

* 30th annual Martin Luther King Celebration and Kelso Lecture, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty, 3:30 p.m. Hosted by East End Cooperative Ministry and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The interfaith service features civil rights and faith leader Iva Carruthers, who will give the keynote speech. Free. Details: 412-361-5549.

* Celebration at St. Paul Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge St. Commemorative Mass at noon followed by a reception. The Rev. Harold T. Lewis, rector emeritus of Calvary Episcopal Church, will speak, Pittsburgh Gospel Lights Choir will sing. Free and open to the public. Information: 412-681-8528.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2014/01/18/Events-abound-for-MLK-birthday-1/stories/201401180099#ixzz2qy5N3DuA

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Carnegie International Art Festival 2014

The 2014 Carnegie International will be held January 13th-March 16th.  The 56th Annual Event is being organized by a three person curatorial team. This International festival provides a local audience with am ambitious survey of the art in today's age. You can learn more at Visit Pittsburgh.

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Things to Do This Warm Weekend

Are you looking for a nice activity to do this weekend?  Here are some great listings of activities in Pittsburgh over the next week.  All of these events are either low cost or free!  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.


Monday, January 6
S.W.A.G — Sweating With a Goal — $5
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, January 7
1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50
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, January 8
Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based
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, January 9
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, January 10
26th Annual Holiday Train Display — $4- $6
Free Coffee Fridays — 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

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