Author Archives: Maya

Pittsburgh-inspired Buildings and Spaceships at WildCard in Lawrenceville

Ok, full disclosure here.  The artist in this show, Ryder Henry, is my husband.  But hey, I’m not the only one who thinks his work is cool, the folks at WildCard in Lawrenceville decided to give him a show!  And you should come out Friday, February 11th  for the opening from 6-9pm at WildCard (4209 Butler Street).  There will be free food, more

A Spectacular Display of Fire, Molten Glass and Steelers Pride

What I heart about Steeler fans is that EVERYONE gets into it.  Like the fact that the Pittsburgh Glass Center is blowing black and gold glass this Friday: Special Glassblowing Demonstrations to Show Support for Pittsburgh Steelers; Free to Public WHO: Everyone is welcome WHAT: Two Steelers-themed glassblowing demonstrations WHEN: 6 more

Polish Festival and Lawrenceville Artists' Studio Tour

UPDATE – Artist Studio Tour is Saturday, November 13 – the Polish Fest is Sunday, November 14. Between noon to five today SUNDAY head to the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland to check out the Polish Festival. There will also be crafts and music but who are you kidding? You know you’ll be there for the pierogi, haluski and stuffed cabbage.  Want to more

Gallerycycle in Lawrenceville

So, you don’t actually crawl on a gallery crawl, but Bike Pittsburgh and Lawrenceville Corporation are hoping that you bike on this tour of 9 Lawrenceville galleries.  Of course, for this Car Free Fridays event any means of transportation goes.  Check out Lawrenceville’s new website for directions via bike, bus, or car.  No matter how you get there, more

I Heart (PLAN)PGH

Image via Wikipedia Did you know that the City of Pittsburgh is in the process of completing a comprehensive plan?  Did you know that they want your opinion regarding an array of issues that affect your daily life?  Would you like to see better signage when you are riding your bike?  What about better public transportation?  Do you spend more more

Deep End Ampitheater at Leslie Park Pool

Image by IheartPGH via Flickr Surfs up with the Deep End Ampitheater at the Leslie Park Pool – Saturday, July 24th from 6pm until dusk. The all-ages concert of live instrumental classic and modern surf music produced by Lawrenceville’s own nightlife provocateur, Michael “Zombo” Devine will feature an action-packed, super danceable line-up. The bill more

Spillapalooza

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Gee, if only there was a way I could combine my love of Zumba, empty swimming pools and marine wildlife into one amazing event!”?  Well, the good folks in Lawrenceville have figured it out for you.  That’s right, its SPILLAPALOOZA, a grassroots benefit for oil spill victims being held this Saturday from 12:30 -7pm more