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alike. With over 100 artists/writers/
creators and almost as many vendors of
everything nerdy, this show is one not to
miss. The show is dedicated to cultivating
the comic culture and community by
bringing in some of the bigger names in
the industry.
PAN Spring Coin Show
Dates: May 9-11
Address: Monroeville Convention
Center, 209 Mall Boulevard,
Monroeville
Contact: pancoins.org
Featuring more than 100 tables and 80
dealers eager to buy, sell, or trade coins,
paper money, tokens, medals, gold, silver,
and bullion! PAN also offers a very active
kids program as part of the coin show.
Children under 18 years of age learn
about rare coins through talks, filling date
folders, giveaways, and a kids auction
using PAN Dollars that are earned and
provided. The program is presented
on Saturday during the convention
and is family friendly with a positive
environment for learning and fun!
Three Rivers Quilters 2019
Quilt Show
Dates: May 9-11
Address: The Meadows Racetrack &
Casino Triple Crown Suites,
210 Racetrack Road, Washington
Contact: threeriversquilters.org
Handcrafted beauty! View over 145
quilts and watch demonstrations of a
wide variety of quilting skills presented
by the members and others. Shop at
the Grannie’s Attic sale or visit a wide
variety of quilt-related vendors. Enjoy a
snack or meal at one of the many dining
options at The Meadows. Buy tickets
for outstanding items including sewing
machines donated by participating
vendors. Purchase a DVD of the show
quilts. Visit the website for more
information.
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Wine, Beer and Comedy Festival
Dates: May 17 & 18
Address: Monroeville Convention
Center, 209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville
Contact: simoneventmanagement.com
Sample wines and beers from a wide
variety of wineries and breweries or shop
at marketplace vendors, grab a bite to eat
and enjoy live music during your sampling
hours. Top off the nights with five of the
funniest comedians on the planet. Visit the
website for more information.
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
the 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/
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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.
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Fringe Festival
Dates: April 4-7
Address: North Side of Pittsburgh
Contact: pittsburghfringe.org
The Fringe Festival has been in
multiple venues across the North Side
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!
JFilm Festival
Dates: March 7-17
Address: SouthSide Works Cinema,
424 South 27th Street, Pittsburgh
Contact: filmpittsburgh.org/pages/jfilm
Celebrating 25 years! The annual JFilm
Festival presents international Jewish-
themed films that deepen audiences’
understanding of Jewish culture, tolerance,
and our common humanity. The 11-day
festival is complemented by a variety of
supplemental programming, including
visiting filmmakers, guest speakers and
collaborative events with other local
organizations.
Phipps Spring Flower Show:
Gardens of the Rainbow
Dates: Begins 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 the Phipps
Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
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.