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16 Awesome Events in April

April showers (snow or rain) will eventually bring May flowers.  While we are waiting for those flowers to sprout, there are a whole lot of events happening in Pittsburgh this month.  From StartUp Weekend to the Dirty Ball – there is plenty to do in Pittsburgh this month.

votePGH events : May 21st is Election Day in the city of Pittsburgh.  Voters will head to the polls to choose the next mayor.  There are lots of events where you can meet the candidates and learn more about their visions for the city of Pittsburgh.  We’ve included some of the mayoral forums below.  If you know of other candidate events  – please let us know in the comments.

Just a reminder – anyone can submit events to the IheartPGH events calendar.  Click here to submit an event.

1. Friday
April 5, 2013
Outside the Box

Location: Union Project

  • Annual fundrasier for Future Tenant Art Gallery

 
2. Friday
April 5, 2013
INCH BY INCH, BLOCK BY BLOCK – A 1″ Button Art Show Opening

Location: Roboto Project

  • Over 250 pins will be on display
  • There will be a new slate of ROBOTO pins and new custom pins from (at least) five local artists including Max Traffic, Mike Q Roth, Jes LaVecchia, Andy Scott and Dave Scheponik.
3. Friday-Sunday
April 5-7, 2013
StartUp Weekend Pittsburgh

Location: East Liberty Presbyterian Social Hall & ShiftPgh (111 North Whitfield Street)

  • Weekend event where teams create a business in 48 hours
4. Saturday
April 6, 2013
ReWork’s Scrimmage in the Rustbelt

Location: Thrill Mill

  • The Scrimmage in the Rustbelt is about supporting and accelerating businesses based in the Rustbelt region that are striving to improve our community and environment. Learn Google’s method for rapid prototyping through an interactive day of problem solving with the region’s top entrepreneurs and business leaders.
5. Saturday – Sunday
April 6 & 7, 2013
Banff Mountain Film Festival

Location: Byham Theater, 101 6th treet, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  • The Banff Film Festival tours the world and stops in Pittsburgh each spring
  • Benefits Venture Outdoors
  • Tickets are available here
6. Sunday
April 7, 2013
Soup N’At

Location: Union Project 801 N. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206

  • For a $10 donation, SOUP N’AT attendees receive a tasty meal and a ballot. All proceeds are pooled into a cash award. Artists present their ideas, and attendees cast their votes to determine which proposal will receive funding. The winning proposal is announced at the conclusion of the evening.
7. Tuesday
April 9, 2013
Social Entrepreneurs’ Meetup Featuring GTECH: How Hard is Creating a Green Job?

Location: Revv Oakland

  • Andrew Butcher, Executive Director of GTECH (Growth Through Energy & Community Health) which works in Larimer, the North Side, and all around Pittsburgh, doing land reclamation will speak at this monthly meetup.
8. Friday
April 12, 2013
PULSEations 2013

Location: Union Projct

  • Fundraiser for PULSE – a nonprofit that recruits college graduates to Pittsburgh and partners young leaders with Pittsburgh non-profit organizations.
  • Facebook Event Link
9. Thursday
April 11, 2013
votePGH – Community & Economic Development Mayoral Candidates Forum
  • hosted by Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group
  • Union Project
  • Please RSVP to csandvig@pcrg.org by April 5, 2013
10. SundayApril 14, 2013
Having Our SAY and Eating It Too: Indie Publishing Panel
  • This is a panel discussion on the possibilities of indie publishing in the age of Amazon. Two touring NYC writer/publishers will be on the panel, along with three Pittsburgh small press folks.
  • East End Book Exchange

East End Book Exchange
11. MondayApril 15, 2013
Propelle Presents: So You Want to Open a Storefront

Location: Shining Light Prenatal Education, Butler Street

  • Panel discussion hosted by the Women’s networking group Propelle
  • Panelists include female business owners from all over Pittsburgh
  • Tickets are limited
  • Facebook Event
12. Thursday
April 18, 2013
votePGH – Candidate’s Forum on Women in Western Pennsylvania

Location: Welker Room, James Laughlin Music Hall, Chatham University

  • Join Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates & PAC and candidates for the Pittsburgh Mayoral race and City Council candidates for an in depth conversation about the status of women in Pittsburgh and their plans to support and improve issues that affect women in our community
13. Wednesday
April 24, 2013
votePGH – Candidates Forum on Greenspace Issues

Location: Heinz History Center
14. Wednesday
April 24, 2013
The 2013 Beer vs. Cocktails Dinner

Location: East End Brewing, 147 Julius St.,Pittsburgh, PA 15206

  • 5 course dinner with beer and cocktails at the brewery
  • This is just one of the MANY events for Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week (check out the entire Craft Beer Week schedule here).
15. Saturday
April 27, 2013
The Dirty Ball

Location: The Clock Building, 2010 Mary Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
16. Saturday & Sunday
April 27 & 28, 2013
Art All Night 16

Location: Warehouse at 40th and Willow Streets, Lawrenceville

  • 16th Annual 24-hour art show
  • Anyone can submit art for the show

 

Peeps, Parties and A Pick Up Truck – Radio Round Up

Pink Marshmallow Peeps

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Pittsburgh is waking up from a long winter nap.  Spring is in the air and here are a few ways to get out and about this weekend.  You can listen to IheartPGH chat live with Jim and Randy on WDVE 102.5 FM most Friday mornings at 6:45 am.

Attack of the Giant Peeps

  • Friday, April 8 @ Noon
  • The  Peepster – a mobile marshmallow peep will be rolling into downtown today
  • Look for the giant yellow guy on Wood Street outside of McCormick and Schmicks

Banff Film Festival

  • The biggest baddest outdoor film festival around makes a stop in Pittsburgh for the weekend
  • Benefits Venture Outdoors
  • Tickets are still available for Friday and Sunday

Party for a Purpose Prom

  • Friday, April 8 @ Elixir on Carson st.
  • $10 gets you in the door – and the proceeds from each party for a purpose to go to a local nonprofit
  • This month it is prom season wear your old prom dress or tuxedo

The Sugar Factory @ Bakery Sq.

  • Benefits Future Tenant – the student run gallery that is affiliated with CMU
  • Friday, April 8
  • Music, Cupcakes, and art for sale

Cinebrunch @ the Oaks Theater

  • 2nd Saturday of every month – brunch and a movie
  • April 9 – “April in Paris”

5th Annual Braddock Chili Cook Off

  • Saturday, April 9
  • Braddock Elks Club
  • $10 gets you chili to eat and the proceeds go to the Braddock Carnegie Arts Program

Intro to Kayaking

  • Sunday, April 10 @ Sarah Heinz House
  • get ready for the opening of Kayak Pittsburgh!
  • Learn the basics of kaying in the pool

Support Your Local Brewer – Buy This Truck

  • East End Brewing is selling their old beer delivery mobile
  • 1976 Ford F100 pick up
  • Only 34,000 miles
  • $4000 or best offer
  • details and more photos on craigslist here
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"Stitchers" sew with style at Future Tenant

“Stichers” is a one night event highlighting the creative work of five local sewing artists at Future Tenant gallery. Come investigate the artistic process of Sewing from the vantage point of Vontinka (Jennifer Bailey), Jessica Bailey, Joseph Martin, Suz Pisano, and Generator (Garret Chaney). Enjoy refreshments, music, and a boutique with items for sale by the artists. There will also be sewing machines on site for anyone to try their hand at sewing.

Friday, May 23rd at 6 pm
Future Tenant Gallery, 819 Penn Avenue
www.futuretenant.org

Pittsburgh Future Tenant is a multidisciplinary artspace located in Pittsburgh’s Downtown Cultural District at 819 Penn Avenue (recently relocated from 801 Liberty).  Future Tenant supports the creative expression of emerging artists from the Pittsburgh region and beyond.

"Taste Matters" at Future Tenant – Opening Reception 1/18!

“Taste Matters,” Future Tenant’s newest exhibition by guest curator Robert Raczka opens this Friday, January 18th. This exhibition of 50 hand-picked thrift-store artworks playfully celebrates the creativity of amateurs and anonymous professionals. Stop by our opening reception at 819 Penn Avenue between 6-9pm for food, drink, music, and — of course– great art!

The exhibition will run through February 16th. Gallery hours are Tuesday though Sunday, 12:30-6:00pm.

In the spirit of art auctions and door prizes, the artwork included in “Taste Matters” will be given away to the audience at the conclusion of the show. Beginning on Saturday, February 16th at 12:30 p.m. anyone can choose a work from the exhibit and it will be theirs to keep. Mark your calendars!

For more information visit www.futuretenant.org

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