EVENT: Station Square Summer Jam
TUE 04
FRI 31
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JASMINE HEARN: MEMORY KEEP(H)ER. Hearn uses postmodern dance, performance art, video, & song to preserve the stories & memories of black female elders. 8 p.m. KellyStrayhorn Theater, East Liberty. 412-363-3000.
FUNDRAISERS FRI 31
THE COMPILATION. An evening of art, music & fashion by Kathmandu Artifacts, Terry Jolo & The Samina Mughal Collection, more. Live music from Cello Fury, hors d’oeuvres & cocktails. Benefits the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Youth Education Program. 7 p.m. Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, Downtown. 412-562-1200.
WHEN: Fri.,
July 24
The concert was pretty awesome, I mean for as old as he is, [Edgar Winter] still can rock and it still sounds really great. I’m not a particularly big fan of his music, but I know a couple of his songs, especially the famous ones. We were down here last week for the Led Zeppelin cover band, and they mentioned that Edgar Winter would be playing next week, so we came back down to see him. My family, friends and I are all big concert-goers; we love music and my friend is a drummer in a band, so we’re always looking for bands to go see live. The best part of the show for me had to be “Frankenstein,” the drummer had an absolutely awesome solo and I love that riff. B Y JO SE PH PE ISE R
SAT 01 CAN’T STOP THE SERENITY PITTSBURGH. Games, raffles, music, trivia & a showing of the film Serenity, w/ performance by singer/songwriter Sean Faust. Benefiting Equality Now, which fights for the human rights of women around the world. 5 p.m. Hollywood Theater, Dormont. 412-563-0368. ST. BARNABAS 5K RUN/WALK. 9 a.m. St. Barnabas Health Care System, Gibsonia. 724-625-3770.
for additional feedback on their work. thehourafterhappyhour. wordpress.com Thu, 7-9 p.m. Lot 17, Bloomfield. 412-687-8117.
FRI 31
CHE ELIAS. Launch for Elias’s new book, “Of Tire & Anonymity” w/ poets Evan Swanson & Don Wentworth. 7 p.m. Classic Lines, Squirrel Hill. 412 334-6264.
SUN 02
SUN 02 17TH STREET SPECTACULAR. Live music, food trucks, vendors, beer & silent auctions. To raise funds & increase awareness for the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. 2 p.m. Nakama Japanese, South Side. 412-381-6000. BOOK ‘EM BOOKS TO PRISONERS WORK PARTY. Read & code letters, pick books, pack ‘em or database ‘em! Sundays 4-7 p.m. or by appt. Thomas Merton Center, Garfield. 412-361-3022. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA RIDE FOR KIDS. An escorted motorcycle ride to benefit the Pediatric Brian Tumor Foundation’s medical research and family support programs. Register online. 10:30 a.m. Seneca Valley Senior High School, Harmony. 703-298-1938.
LITERARY THU 30 THE HOUR AFTER HAPPY HOUR WRITER’S WORKSHOP. Young writers & recent graduates looking
SOOTHING SUNDAYS. Poetry, comedy & R&B. Presented by poetry.com First Sun of every month House of Savvy, North Side. 412867-0827.
MON 03
STORY SWAP. Pittsburgh’s guild for local adult storytellers. An open forum to swap stories, practice the ones you may have or listen. 7 p.m. Northland Public Library, McCandless. 412-366-8100.
TUE 04 KID’S BOOKS FOR GROWN-UPS BOOKCLUB. First Tue of every month, 10 a.m. Penguin Bookshop, Sewickley. 412-741-3838. PITTSBURGH CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY READING GROUP. Tue, 6 p.m. East End Book Exchange, Bloomfield. 412-224-2847. STEEL CITY SLAM. Open mic poets & slam poets. 3 rounds of 3 minute poems. Tue, 7:45 p.m. Capri Pizza and Bar, East Liberty. 412-362-1250.
The PNC Carousel For a cheap alternative to Kennywood, without the crowds, take the kids to Schenley Plaza in Oakland, for a ride on one of this carousel’s adorable animals for only $1.25.
WED 05
WRITING & ART W/ TESS. Story & craft-time for kids ages 5 & up. First Wed of every month, 10 a.m. Penguin Bookshop, Sewickley. 412-741-3838.
OUTSIDE SAT 01
KIDSTUFF THU 30
RAINBOW MAKER PARTY. 4 p.m. Assemble, Garfield. 412-254-4230.
THU 30 - WED 05
VERY ERIC CARLE. A play & learn exhibit featuring activities inspired by five of Eric Carle’s classic books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Quiet Cricket, The Very Lonely Firefly, The Very Clumsy Click Beetle & The Very Busy Spider. Ongoing Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.
PUP CRAWL 2015: THE BIG SIT. 6:30 p.m. Clemente Bridge, North Side. 412-321-4625. THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MUSHROOM CLUB. Meet WPMC Officer Barb DeRiso at the Mansion Parking Lot. 10 a.m. Hartwood Acres, Allison Park. 412-767-9200.
TUE 04 ORIENTEERING, NAVIGATION & MAP READING. Learn essential navigation skills. Meet in Lodge parking lot. 6-8 p.m. North Park, Allison Park. 724-935-1766.
CHALKTOGRAPHY. Students, grades 6-12,are invited to create outlines of various designs w/ sidewalk chalk on a paved work surface. Registration required. 1:30 p.m. Baldwin Borough Public Library, Baldwin. 412-885-2255. CHEF IN THE KITCHEN. Learning the basics of cooking for 4th to 6th graders. 11:15 a.m. Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. 412-486-0211.
SAT 01 M3: MATERIALS, MEDIA, AND ME!. Explore a new material & make a project every Saturday of the summer! For youth in 4th through 8th grade. Sat. Thru Aug. 29 Assemble, Garfield. 412-432-9127.
MON 03
MAKER STORY TIME. Explore
Some might argue about whether something containing so much wholesomeness (organic oats, whole wheat flour, raisins, etc.) qualifies as a “cookie,” but these babies are a delicious and filling treat.
Mr. Robot Cynical and darkly funny conspiracy thriller about a hacker who might or might not be sane, or telling the truth. Surprisingly challenging TV for summer and the USA Network. Catch up at www.usanetwork.com/mrrobot.
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Macro Cookies from the East End Food Co-op Café
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CRITIC: Kevin Williamson, 56, a
CHESS CLUB. For students in grades K-7. First Tue of every month, 6:30 p.m. Mount Lebanon Public Library, Mt. Lebanon. 412-531-1912. HOMEWORK HELP. For grades 1-8. Tue, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Assemble, Garfield. 412-432-9127. KIDSPLAY. Free educational programming w/ music, dancing & hands-on activities for preschool aged children. New theme every week. Tue, 10-11:30 a.m. Thru Aug. 25 Market Square, Downtown. 412-471-1511. TYKE HIKES. Parents or caregivers w/ children, ages newborn to 5 years old. Explore nature, touch the trees & look for critters on these easy walks in the park. Craft & snacks afterward. 10-11:30 a.m. Hartwood Acres, Allison Park. 412-767-9200.
{PHOTO COURTESY OF SARAH SHATZ/USA NETWORK}
free concert series with Edgar Winter Group, South Side
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tools, materials & processes inspired by books. Listen to stories read by librarian-turned-Teaching Artist Molly. Mon, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.
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FARMERS AT PHIPPS. Shop for local, organic & Certified Naturally Grown on Phipps front lawn. Wed, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Thru Oct. 28 Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden, Oakland. 412-622-6914. WEDNESDAY MORNING WALK. Naturalist-led, rain or shine. Wed Beechwood Farms, Fox Chapel. 412-963-6100.
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saints. North Side. 412-323-9504. ST. NICHOLAS CROATIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Maxo Vanka Murals. Mid-20th century murals depicting war, social justice & the immigrant experience in America. Millvale. 412-407-2570. WEST OVERTON MUSEUMS. Learn about distilling & cokemaking in this pre-Civil War industrial village. West Overton. 724-887-7910.
OTHER STUFF THU 30 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH. Social, cultural club of American/ international women. Thu First Baptist Church, Oakland. iwap. pittsburgh@gmail.com. RENAISSANCE DANCE GUILD. Learn a variety of dances from the 15-17th centuries. Porter Hall, Room A18A. Thu, 8 p.m. Carnegie
The Clark Bar & Grill Cozy, long-running North Side spot is a quiet place to pre- or post-game for the Pirates, and just a fiveminute walk from the park. 503 Martindale St.
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