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City Steps, Beer in Braddock, Wilkinsburg Celebrates 125th Birthday, Parades, Art Cars and Pierogi Day

Hello Pittsburgh! It’s shaping up to be another perfect weekend in Pittsburgh – there is an activity that is sure to please everyone this weekend! Here are the links for the events we shared on WDVE this morning – plus even more stuff to do that we didn’t have time to mention on the radio. Please be sure to leave a comment or send us a tweet with your favorite place for pierogi in Pittsburgh!

Wilkinsburg 125 Annoversay Celebration Friday, October 5 – Free Reception at Hosana House (6-10pm) Saturday, October 6 – Parade (11am) Follow @wilkinsburg125 on Twitter A detailled history of Wilkinsburg is available here.
First Annual Sewickley Octoberfest Friday October 5 (5-11pm) and Saturday October 6 (4-11pm) $5 for Adults, $2 for kids live music, beer and food – what else do you need at an Oktoberfest
Tour De Mon Saturday, October 6, 2012 – starts at 8am Bike the Mon River – rides for every level of cyclist – 5miles to 60 Miles hosted by the Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce Read more about the Tour De Mon in the Post-Gazette here.
Fineview Step-a-thon Saturday, October 6, 2012 8:30 am This is a road race but on steps from the website – “As with any trail race, following the course is another part of the challenge. There are 47 turns on the course. We don’t have volunteers guiding you at every turn – this ain’t no pansy-ass road race!” Online registration is closed, race day registration is still available Read more about Fineview and the race here.
South Side Slopes StepTrek Saturday, October 6, 2012 11am-4pm A self-guided tour of the city steps in the South Side Slopes – routes available for all levels Register online here. Facebook Event
Columbus Day Parade Saturday, October 6, 2012 Bloomfield Parade starts at 11am Check out BoringPittsburgh’s nice write up with lots of great photos of last weekend’s Little Italy Days here.	Pittsburgh Columbus Day Parade (Photo credit: rucky8453)
Vehicular Abstraction – Art Cars on Display in Garfield Saturday, October 6 2012 Morning – cars being painted Noon-4 pm – Juried art cars on display Cars will be on display near the Most Wanted Fine Art Gallery 5051 Penn Ave Read more about the event and watch a video with the artists on Bill Peduto’s blog here.
Pop Up Beer Garden Visits Braddock Saturday, October 6, 2012 2-9pm Check out Pittsburgh’s newest Brewery – The Brew Gentleman Food options from Franktuary, PGH Pierogie Truck, Bar Maro, Pig Roast by Kevin Sousa, Fukuda Sushi, and more! Facebook Event Link
Wood Fired Words Saturday, October 6, 2012 7-10pm meet the 2012-13 Braddock writers-in-residence celebrate Braddock Avenue Books, a new press based in Braddock The event will feature East End Book Exchange’s pop-up bookstore, art by Anna E. Mikolay, homemade pizza from the community pizza oven (with special chef appearance by Kevin Sousa) Facebook Event Link
Free Admission to the Zoo – RAD Days Sunday, October 7, 2012 The zoo is open for free – thanks to the RAD tax.
National Pierogi Day – October 8 Yes, an entire day in celebration of the worlds most perfect dumpling Facebook Event Link	Pierogi (Photo credit: a.fiedler)
Don’t Forget to Register to Vote! The Last Day to Register to vote before the November election is October 9. Voter Registration forms MUST be postmarked by Oct 9, 2012 Allegheny County Department of Elections website

Blogging in the Burgh and a Ton of Fall Weekend Events

Happy Friday! Here is a round up what we were chatting with the WDVE morning show – links to some local blogs, the new book from the bloggers at EatPGH and even more great things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh. You can listen to IheartPGH live on the radio most Friday mornings at 6:45 am on 102.5 FM.

http://storify.com/iheartpgh/blogging-in-the-burgh-and-fall-weekend-events

Weekend Events – Tar & Feathering, Beach Party, Rusted Root and Lots More

Another perfect August weekend in Pittsburgh. We hope you will use Yinztagram to share your photos of how you are enjoying these last few weeks of summer in Pittsburgh. (If you are asking “what’s Yinztagram?” right now you are missing out, or shall we say ‘aht – click here to read up on the app for putting more Pittsburgh in your photos.)

Here is a list of the events we shared on WDVE this morning. There are lots of great ways to celebrate in Pittsburgh this weekend – kick off the weekend with the celebration of the Whiskey Rebellion at Wigle Whiskey’s tar and feathering party. Then hit up one of the many festivals around town this weekend – everything from a beach a Bakery Square, Tomato & Garlic at Phipps and for the Renaissance Festival fans – The Renaissance Festival is back in town.

Inaugural Tar and Feathering Party Wigle Whiskey Friday, August 24, 2012 6-9pm Celebrate the Whiskey Rebellion with modern day (creative) interpretations of tar and feathering Free to attend, $5 Wigle Cocktails, Food Trucks
Bikes, Beer & a Movie – Premium Rush Friday, August 24, 2012 Join Iron City Bikes @ OTB at 8pm Head to South Side Works to watch the 10:05pm showing of Premium Rush Check out Iron City Bike on Facebook and Twitter @IronCityBikes
Horror Fan Flea Market Saturday, August 25 10am-2pm Facebook Event Hollywood Theater in Dormont Followed by screenings of Don’t Look in the Basement and Demons
Bakery Square is Transformed into Bakery Beach Saturday and Sunday, August 25 & 26, 2012 Bakery Square becomes a beach with complete with sand and a water slide Saturday – beach party Sunday – Bakery Square Marketplace – IMadeIt Market brings in the crafty vendors
Shadyside Arts Festival Saturday & Sunday, August 25 & 26, 2012 Walnut Street is closed to traffic 150 artists from 30 different states
Mike Medved Band Saturday, August 25, 2012 Club Cafe 7-9pm
Red, Ripe & Roasted: Tomato & Garlic Festival Sunday, August 26, 2012 11am-5pm Phipps Conservatory Farmers market including a roasting station with Phipps-grown garlic Tomato contest
Start Up Drinks @ The Apple Store Sunday, August 25, 2012 Network with other Pittsburgh entrepreneurs 6-7:30 @ the Apple Store on Walnut St. 7:30-9:30 @ Steel Cactus
Rusted Root at Hartwood Acres 13th Annual Allegheny County Music Festival Sunday, August 26, 2012 5:00pm Opening Bands 7:30pm Rusted Root $20/car benefits Health and Human Services
Last Weekend for the Westmoreland County Fair Fair runs though Saturday August 25, 2012
First Weekend of The Renaissance Festival First weekend is August 25 & 26

Best of the Fests – Beer, Music, Pgh Restaurants Week & More

Sorry for the delay in getting this posted. A little late – but still lots of time to enjoy these weekend activities.

Millvale Beer Fest

I wrote a similar statement yesterday, but August in Pittsburgh is awesome. Those who have headed for the shore are missing out on some of the best the burgh has to offer.The weekend forecast is in the 70s and the fun cast is outstanding – check out these events – beer festivals, music festivals, a pool party and a free concert with Sharon Jones at Hartwood Acres.

http://storify.com/iheartpgh/august-is-awesome-pittsburgh-events-for-august-10

Weekend Links – Blues Fest, Water Balloon Fight and Vintage Race Cars

Happy Friday! Sorry for the delay in posting the links for this weekend. I think my trusty old laptop may finally have to go. A big thanks to those of you who listen on WDVE this week. (The I heart PGH segment is most Friday mornings at 6:45 am.

Last year I was chatting with Randy from DVE – I was challenged to come up with a whole weekend of free activities in Pittsburgh. I thought this was going to be the weekend – then it rained. There are free concerts all over town this eve (not sure how they will be impacted by the rain). Lots more free things to do this weekend as well.

But there will be plenty of sun for Saturday’s first annual Great American Water Balloon Fight! This should be an amazing event to support an awesome organization – Team Tassy. Click here to join WDVE Randy Baumann’s team!

3 Free Friday Night Concerts

Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers @ South Park FREE

Friday, July 20, 2012, 7pm @ South Park Ampitheater/Bandshell

Pittsburgh Blues Festival @ Hartwood Acres

Friday – Free admission with a bag of food for the Food bank
The Blues Fest runs through Sunday – ticket info available here

Delta Rae – Summer Sounds, Free Friday Concerts in Greensburg

Friday, July 20, 2012, 7-9:30pm
Free concerts are held every Friday through the end of August

FREE Yoga in Schenley Park – Every Saturday

Every Saturday, 10am
Schenley Plaza, Oakland

English: 1967 Ferrari a 330, but not sure at the 2008 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

2012 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

2012 is the 30th Annual Race
One of the largest vintage race events in the US and the only race event to race on city streets
Vintage cars race through Schenley Park
Friday, Saturday or Sunday