Hello Spring!
West Hills Symphonic Band Spring Concert
Date: May 5
Time: 3 p.m.
Address: West Allegheny High School Auditorium,
205 West Allegheny Road, Imperial
Contact: whsb.org
Welcome spring with an amazing performance by the talented
WHSB! The mission of West Hills Symphonic Band is to offer
musicians of varying ages and skill levels a challenging means of
developing and expressing their musical skills, to inspire a love for
music in band and audience members alike, and to provide quality
concerts for local communities that enlighten, uplift, and educate
audiences through the medium of the rich heritage and ongoing,
vital role of the American community band. Visit the website for
more information on purchasing tickets and other details.
Festivals & More in
Pittsburgh
Carnegie International, 57th Edition
Dates: Through March 25
Address: Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Avenue,
Pittsburgh
Contact: cmoa.org/exhibition/carnegie-international
Presenting work by 32 artists and artist collectives, the
exhibition invites visitors to explore what it means to be
“international” at this moment in time, and to experience museum
joy. The pleasure of being with art and other people inspired the
composition of this International—a series of encounters with
contemporary art inside the world of Carnegie Museum of Art.
EQT Pittsburgh Children’s Theater Festival
Dates: May 16-19
Address: Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
Contact: pghkids.trustarts.org/kids/about
Bringing extraordinary and unique experiences to young
people, the EQT Children’s Theater Festival is dedicated to
continuing the tradition of theater for children. Live performances
from professional, international artists engage children of all ages
from various cultures and perspectives, showing them different
ways to express ideas. This year, the 33rd annual festival celebrates
another year in the vibrant Cultural District with exciting
performances, free activities, and family-friendly art.
Dates: April 4-7
Address: North Side of Pittsburgh
Contact: pittsburghfringe.org
The Fringe Festival has been in multiple venues across the
North Side of Pittsburgh and showcases theater (physical, street,
musical), comedy, visual arts, puppetry, family entertainment,
music, dance, spoken word, opera, poetry, literature and shows
people haven’t even thought of yet!
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Dates: Beginning March 23
Address: Phipps Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Drive,
Pittsburgh
Contact: phipps.conservatory.org,
or 412.622.6914
A celebration of new hope and
inspiration arrives with Phipps’
spring flower show, Gardens of the Rainbow. Be inspired by a
kaleidoscope of colors in this vibrant display, featuring thousands
of lilies, tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more spring favorites
throughout the glasshouse. Visit the website for more information.
2019 Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Date: March 16
Address: Downtown Pittsburgh
Contact: pittsburghirish.org/parade
“The second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world!”
Pittsburgh’s very large and active Irish community comes together
each year to produce a family-oriented celebration of Ireland’s
patron saint.
Pittsburgh Wine Festival
Date: May 1
Address: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
Contact: pittsburghwinefestival.com
Your ticket gives you access to hundreds of wines, winemakers
and educators from around the globe. Here’s your chance to
sample extraordinary super-premium and ultra-premium wines
that are sure to make this a very special evening. Visit the Fine
Wine & Good Spirits store at the festival to purchase a few of your
favorites.
Tekko
Dates: April 11-14
Address: David L. Lawrence Convention Center,
1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh
Contact: teamtekko.us
“The Region’s Premier Anime, Gaming, Music, Fashion
and Japanese Pop Culture Convention!” Tekko (formerly
Tekkoshocon) is an annual Japanese pop culture convention,
currently in its 17th year, held at the convention center. Tekko is
presented by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Pittsburgh
Japanese Culture Society (PittJCS). n
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Phipps Spring Flower Show:
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