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Hello Spring! 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. 16 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ 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/ 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. icmags.com 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.