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Hello Spring! encounters, seminars, and free reptile petting zoo! You can also buy reptiles, amphibians, supplies and more. Upper St. Clair Community Day Date: May 18 Address: Check the website for a schedule of events and locations. Contact: twpusc.org/events, or 412.221.1099, ext. 655 Looking for a day of family fun? Join the Community Day celebration! This annual event is a cooperative effort of the Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair Township, students, parent volunteers, community groups and professional organizations. The theme this year is Pink Panthers. Visit the website for more information. World Water Day Celebration at Peters Township Public Library Date: March 21 Address: 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray Contact: ptlibrary.org, or 724.941.9430 Enjoy a story, water experiments, water play, and a craft to take home! This program is for all ages with an adult caregiver. PTPL has been awarded a grant from HHMI Tangled Back Studios to host a display for the film “Backyard Wilderness” and participate in an outreach campaign designed to get kids excited about exploring the outdoors and observing the ecosystems around them. Visit the website for more information. Spring Festivals & More in Pittsburgh 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. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. 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. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. 18 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com Phipps Spring Flower Show: Gardens of the Rainbow 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 2nd 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. 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). Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. n a Didn’t see your favorite spring event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! Email [email protected] with the information. a We do our best to make sure the events listed are accurate, but always check the website for the most updated information.