LGBT issues in electoral politics. Second Thu of every month, 7 p.m. United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh, Oakland. 412-521-2504.
WED 19 PITTSBURGH SOCIALIST FORUM. An evening w/ Steve Brouwer, author of Revolutionary Doctors: How Venezuela and Cuba are Changing the World’s Conception of Health Care. Wed., Nov. 19, 7 p.m. First Unitarian Church, Shadyside. 412-303-2310.
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SAT 15 365 DAYS OF WONDER W/ R.J. PALACIO. New York Times bestselling author & graphics designer, R.J. Palacion will speak about the adventures of her children’s book, Wonder. 2 p.m. Byham Theater, Downtown. 412-622-8866. IMAGE TO WORD W/ AUTHOR SHERRIE FLICK. Writer’s workshop. Novice & experienced writers welcome. Create short stories & poems. Group discussion & one-on-one guidance. Sat, 10:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Thru Feb. 7 Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 412-622-3131. ITALIAN CONVERSATION. Third and First Sat of every month, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Carnegie Library, Oakland. 412-622-3151. PENNWRITERS SPRINGDALE WRITERS GROUP. Third Sat of every month Springdale Free Public Library, Springdale. 724-274-9729. TESS BARRY, DANIELA MOSCHELLA, BERNADETTE ULSAMER & LAURIN BRANDY WOLF. Poetry reading presented by Versify. 7-9 p.m. East End Book Exchange, Bloomfield. 412-224-2847.
3 POEMS BY .. POETRY DISCUSSION GROUP. Discussing Naomi Shihab Nye. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Library, Oakland. 412-622-3151. ENGLISH LEARNERS’ BOOK CLUB. For advanced ESL students. Presented in cooperation w/ the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. Thu, 1 p.m. Mount Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon. 412-531-1912. FOUR BOOTS-ONE JOURNEY BOOK TALK. A couple’s adventure on the John Muir Trail through three national parks. 1-2 p.m. Whitehall Public Library. 412-882-6622. THE HOUR AFTER HAPPY HOUR WRITER’S WORKSHOP. Young writers & recent BOOK SIGNING W/ graduates looking for additional AARON SKIRBOLL. Local feedback on their work. thehourafterhappyhour.wordpress. author signing “The ThiefTaker Hangings”. 12-2 p.m. com Thu, 7-9 p.m. Lot 17, Penguin Bookshop, Sewickley. Bloomfield. 412-687-8117. 412-741-3838. SAMUEL HAZO POETRY READING. Reading & discussion of his newest COMICS DECODED poetry collection, BOOK CLUB. Third “And the Time Is: Mon of every month, Poems, 1958-2013. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Mount Carnegie Library, Lebanon Public . w w Oakland. 412-622-3151. w Library. 412-531-1912. aper p ty ci h g p SPANISH .com CONVERSATION CLUB. JAPANESE Second and Fourth Thu CONVERSATION of every month, 6-7 p.m. CLUB. First and Third Carnegie Library, Oakland. Tue of every month, 6-7 p.m. 412-622-3151. Carnegie Library, Oakland. STEVEN REISS BOOK 412-622-3151. SIGNING. Booking signing PITTSBURGH CONTINENTAL of “Frank Lloyd Wright’s PHILOSOPHY READING Pope-Leighey House”. GROUP. Tue, 6 p.m. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fallingwater. East End Book Exchange, 724-329-8501. Bloomfield. 412-224-2847.
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LET’S READ ENGLISH. Book club for non-native English speakers. Second Fri of every month, 2 p.m. Carnegie Library, Oakland. 412-622-3151. LIANE NORMAN, DIANE KERR. MadFridays Reading Series. 7 p.m. Delanie’s Coffee, South Side. 412-927-4030. PITTSBURGH POETS ROCK THE APOLLO. Ft. local poets Scott Silsbe & Angele Ellis Reception & book signing. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Apollo Memorial Library. 724-478-4214.
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THU 13 - WED 19 BACKYARD EXHIBIT. Musical swing set, sandbox, solar-powered instruments, more. Ongoing Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.
Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater. 7 p.m. Penn Hills High School, Penn Hills. 412-456-6666.
1-8. Tue, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Assemble, Garfield. SKINK. A dream-like story told through a series of fastpaced vignettes portraying the journey of a grumpy old man who, with the help of friends, eventually comes to believe in his own use of imagination. Pittsburgh
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SKYWATCH. Learn about globular clusters, nebulas & planets by seeing them w/ your own eyes. On clear nights, visitors are invited to come to SkyWatch to get up-close and personal with amazing celestial objects. Fri, Sat. Thru Nov. 29 Carnegie Science Center, North Side. 412-237-3400.
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SOCKS FOR SENIORS
Help older folks stay warm this winter by getting involved with Socks for Seniors. Now though Dec. 24, the organization — which collects and distributes socks to people in nursing homes and shelters across the country — is seeking individuals and groups of volunteers to organize sock drives. Visit www.socksforseniors.com for more information.
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SURVIVAL BASICS. Tue, 3-4:30 p.m. Schenley Park, Oakland. 412-477-4677.
WED 19 BOUNCE. An interactive exhibit celebrating the world’s most amazing ball. Experience how it moves, how it looks & the story of how it came to be. Ongoing Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058. TOUGH ART. Feat. Jenna Boyles’ boardable spacecraft, Jesse Kauppila & Dakotah Konick’s kinetic stained-glass work, Lindsay Packer’s walk-though physics-of-light installation & Stephanie Ross’ immersive LED environment. Ongoing Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.
WEDNESDAY MORNING WALK. Naturalist-led, rain or shine. Wed Beechwood Farms, Fox Chapel. 412-963-6100.
International Children’s Theater. 7 p.m. Seneca Valley Intermediate School, Harmony. 412-456-6666.
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SKINK. A dream-like story told through a series of fastpaced vignettes portraying the journey of a grumpy old man who, with the help of friends, eventually comes to believe in his own use of imagination.
THU 13 ADVANCED ITALIAN CONVERSATION. Thu, 10 a.m. Mount Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon. 412-531-1912. BEAVER VALLEY ARTISTS MEETING. Guest artist: Gail
Beem. 7 p.m. Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton. 724-846-1130. CANDLELIGHT OPEN HOUSE. Recreating the ambience of an 18th century evening w/ games, candlelight strolls, beer tasting & items for sale. At the Tavern. 4-8 p.m. Historic Hanna’s Town, Greensburg. 724-836-1515. CHINESE CONVERSATION CLUB. Second and Fourth Thu of every month, 6-7 p.m. Carnegie Library, Oakland. 412-622-3151. CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE & CHINESE CULTURE. Thu, 7 p.m. Mount Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon. 412-531-1912. THE DEN: A SPECIAL PROGRAMMING SERIES FOR NEW ADULTS. Video games, board games, easy drop-in art projects, book discussions, more. Second and Fourth Thu of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Carnegie Library, Oakland. 412-622-3151. GAME NITE AT THE ARCADE. Interactive games, hosted by Mike Buzzelli. Second Thu of every month, 8 p.m. Arcade Comedy Theater, Downtown. 412-339-0608. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH. Social, cultural club of American/ international women. Thu First CONTINUES ON PG. 48
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SAT 15 ALBUM ART W/ J MALLS. Work w/ artist J Malls to assemble, laser cut, & paint your own unique album covers! 1-4 p.m. Assemble, Garfield. FAMILY FRIENDLY KIDS OPEN MIC. Sat, 6 p.m. Hambone’s, Lawrenceville. 412-681-4318. MARTY’S MARKET KIDS’ CORNER. Ages 5-11. Sat, 3-5 p.m. Marty’s Market, Strip District. 412-586-7177. SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY: EXPEDITION DAY. Join Carnegie scientists as they talk about their travels near & far. 12-4 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland. 412-622-3131.
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CARNEGIE KNITS & READS. Informal knitting session. First and Third Wed of every month, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Carnegie Library, Oakland. 412-622-3151. RODEF SHALOM BOOK REVIEW SERIES. Marshall Goldberg reviews his new book, “The New Colossus”, a historical fiction mystery about well-known people in the Pittsburgh area. 7:30 p.m. Rodef Shalom Congregation, Oakland. 412-621-6566.
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