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Guide to unique, interesting, and fun classes and workshops in Pittsburgh

School may be out for the summer but there’s still plenty of opportunity to get your learn on. From day-long workshops to weekly evening classes, there’s tons of chances to try something new or pick up long-forgotten hobbies once again. Knitting/crocheting Whether you’re picking up a pair of needles for the first time, looking to perfect your purling skills, or ready to make the perfect pair of socks, a knitting or crochet class is a great opportunity to pull out the yarn and needles. The following locations offer a variety of classes for all skill levels. Dyed in the Wool… Read the rest

Five Things To Do This Week (and One Next Week)

Akira Tuesday 7p ToonSeum, Cultural District Based on the groundbreaking cartoon series, this 1988 animated Japanese film is set in an obsessively detailed version of a post-apocalyptic Japan. More info: http://www.toonseum.org/   Obscure Game Night Wednesday 9p Hambone’s, Lawrenceville Not much on the website, but it looks as if it’s a night dedicated to weird and obscure board games. Sounds ridiculously fun. More info:  http://www.barsmart.com/bars/events.cfm?evnt=2A987CA4-A612-8638-C3FCEB69BDE5D8DD&id=990   MAKEnight Thursday 6p-9p Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side Create keepsake items, feast on local artisan foods & specialty cocktails, more. Ages 21+. More info:  http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/makenight/Event?oid=1610569   Gojira with Devin Townsend and The Atlas… Read the rest

Pitt-Starter: Help The Funniest Kids in Town, Move Across Town

One of the best kept secrets in town just maybe the Steel City Improv Theater (aka SCIT).  SCIT was founded about 2 years ago by two folks who met doing improv in NYC and decided the burgh needed a space for Improv.  Since it’s founding – SCIT has hosted classes and performances almost everyday of the week – and they have outgrown their little theater on the North Side. Well the SCIT folks are moving across town – and they need your help.  A new space for the theater and classrooms has been rented in Shadyside – just beneath the… Read the rest

Links Worth a Look – September 18th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look: thisishappening: Stream Restoration Tour – Sun, Sept. 21, 2008 9am – Join NMRWA outreach coordinator, Lisa Brown for this informative tour of the amazing transformation of Nine Mile Run. Completed in June 2006, the Nine Mile Run Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration is the largest urban stream restoration conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers in the United States. Come and see how the restoration has changed the valley and learn about the specialized techniques used for this unique habitat enhancement project. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather -we go… Read the rest

Links Worth a Look – September 2nd

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look: Events – With today’s market realities – rising energy costs; shrinking power and space capacity; increased regulatory scrutiny and higher customer expectations – going green is not only socially responsible, it’s an economic imperative. This event will address how to get started, green benefits being achieved today and thoughtful approach to building a green strategy for your entire organization. The event features keynote speaker, Charles Lockwood, green real estate authority and author of the article “Building the Green Way”, published in the June 2006 Harvard Business Review and reprinted in… Read the rest

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