[note]The Treading Art folks have put together an awesome series of events called Discover Pittsburgh. The series kicks off this evening and runs through Monday. If you haven’t yet been to see the Maxo Vanka murals – this is a MUST DO!!!! – Lindsay [/note]
Join us for the kickoff of DISCOVER PITTSBURGH and become enthralled by video installations from three local artists, oodle at handmade furniture (also of local origin), dance, lounge in oversized bean bags, drink, eat chocolate, and catch a gander of Kurt Hentschlager’s riveting Hive on the second floor!
Wood Street Galleries, 3rd Floor @ 601 Wood Street – Cultural District
7-11pm // FREE
Join us at round two as we celebrate the new and old diversity of East Liberty and it’s many entrepreneurs. For the full lineup beyond pig roast, drum circles and live graffiti have a look here where you can also print out a map + itinerary!
Surrounding the intersection of Penn Ave & Highland Ave – East Liberty
12-4pm // FREE
Coming full circle we’ll explore Radiant Hall, the impressive and newly opened artist studios. Also on hand will be Morgan Erina of Broken Fences who will coo you with original tunes and covers, light brunch fare from La Gourmandine and mid-afternoon bubbly + sangria.
Radiant Hall @ 4514 Plummer St – Lawrenceville
11am-2pm // FREE
Lastly we wrap up in the wonderful community of Millvale where captivating guide Aaron Ciarkowski will give you the insiders tour of these sensational and historic murals.
St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church @ 24 Maryland Ave – Millvale
10am & 11:30am // FREE