Tag: light up night

A Weekend of Events to Skate into the Holiday Season

Like it or not the holiday season swings into gear – today! Can we please go back to calling it Sparkle Season? Celebrate light up night downtown this evening or at one of the many other light-up-night-like events around Western, Pa in the month of November. Share your photos with us by using the hashtag #lunPGH.

Here are the links for the events we shared on WDVE this morning plus a few more.Lots of great ways to explore Pittsburgh this weekend. Just a reminded that you can find more events on our events page here.

PS – I didn’t get a chance to mention it on air this morning but be sure to check out the Yelp Helps Event on Monday, November 19 – the Yelp Pittsburgh crew throws a great party with lots of tasty snacks and this is a great way to learn about some of Pittsburghs amazing non-profit organizations and how you can get move involved in volunteering with them.

Light Up Night – Downtown Pittsburgh Toonseum is open for free Pittsburgh Public Market is open until 9pm Fireworks at 9:38pm
Beardfest @ Future Tenant Friday, November 16, 2012 7-10pm A celebration of facial hair to benefit prostate cancer research prizes for best beard
More Light Up Nights Oakmont/Verona – Saturday 5pm Shaler – Saturday 7-9 And more community holiday events throughout the month of November	Photo from the Verona Chamber of Commerce
East End Book Exchange Grand Opening The East End Book Exchange is a new book store opening on Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield Will be selling used books and new books by local Pittsburgh authors Grand Opening – Friday, November 16, 2012, 6-8pm Regular hours start on Saturday
eatPGH Cooking Demo & Book Signing @ Market District Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:30 am – Giant Eagle Market District South Hills 3pm – Giant Eagle Market District Pine Township
PittStop Lindy Hop – Swing Dance weekend Friday, November 16-Sunday, November 18, 2012 A whole weekend of swing dances – 7 dances planned around Pittsburgh Live music from the Boiler Maker Jazz Band and more
Breakfast & a Movie @ Hollywood Theater in Dormont – Sabrina Breakfast from Sugar Cafe Sunday, November 18, 2012 11am Breakfast 11:30am Movie Screening – Sabrina 1954
Yelp Helps Event Monday, November 19, 2012 6-9pm The Public Theater Meet & Greet followed by a panel discussion with some of Pittsburghs most innovative non-profit organizations Snacks from Franktuary, Om Nom Nom Bake Shop, Oh My Grill and more Beverages from Wigle Whiskey & Great Lakes Brewing Free to attend but you must follow the RSVP instructions here
Schenley Rink is Open for the Season Pittsburghs largest outdoor skating rink Now open 7 days a week For more information, call 412-422-6523 or visit www.SchenleyRink.com.	Schenley Park Ice Skating (Photo credit: daveynin)
Last weekend for the Three Rivers Film Festival 2 showings daily at The Harris Theater downtown, The Regent Square Theater and the Filmmakers Theater in Oakland Saturday – showing of The Overcoat, a silent film with a live orchestra at Regent Square

November 16, 2012

Guide to Light Up Nights Around Western PA
PPG Place Christmas Tree & Ice Rink Crowd (Photo credit: daveynin)

Light up night means Downtown Pittsburgh will be hustling and bustling and basically looking like a city after 5pm.

If the crowds aren’t for you – never fear – there are a bunch of light up night festivities happening in neighborhood business districts all around town. You can get all of the Christmas-light filled fun with out the chaos.

Know of other light up night events? Leave a comment below and we’ll keep updating the list.

Thursday, November 15, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
- Downtown Pittsburgh Light Up Night
Saturday, November 17, 2012
- Oakmont Light Up Night and Parade 5pm
- Shaler Area Light Up Night 7-9pm
Friday, November 30, 2012
- Sewickley Yuletide 5-9pm
- Shadyside Shop & Rock 7-11pm
Thursday, December 6, 2102
- Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon 7-8pm
Sunday, December 9, 2012
- Castle Shannon Light Up Night 6:30pm
November 15, 2012
This Weekend in Pittsburgh: Holiday Lights, Beardfest, Sloth Day and 2 New Restaurants
Here is our weekly round up of events we share on WDVE – Friday Mornings at 6:45 am.

Light Up Night 2007 Image by michaelrighi via Flickr

Light Up Night(s) 2011
- Bridge Party
  
  Friday on the Roberto Clemente Bridge
  
  Johnny Angel and The Halos, No Bad Juju, Fireworks Celebration
- Rink at PPG Opens
- 2nd Annual Horse-Drawn Carriage Prade
  
  Saturday @ 6pm
  
  100 Carriages
- Charity Event with Moscow Mule
  
  Friday @ Stage AE
  
  hosted by Randy Baumann
  
  Read more about the lead singer of Moscow Mule @ The New Venturist.
Beardfest
- Friday, November 18, 2011 8pm
- Future Tenant Gallery
- “A celebration of the art of facial hair” to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer in honor of Moovember
Sloth Saturday
- Saturday, November 19, 2011 is International Sloth Day
- Pittsburgh Aviary
- Sloth activities for the whole family
Animal Friends’ Pet Photos with Santa
- Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Animal Friends
- Bring your pet to Animal Friends for photos with Santa and receive three – 4” X 6” prints for just $10 that will be mailed to your home. Advance registration is not required.
- Cats and bunnies must be in carriers and dogs on a leash. People- and pet-friendly animals only (Sorry – looks like you can’t bring your sloth for a photo with Santa).
Polish Hike
- sad that you missed last week’s polish fest – have no fear!
- Saturday, November 19, 2011 – join Venture Outdoors for a 4 mile hike
- followed by a polish feast at Harrison Hills park
Bakery’s Cooking
- Saturday, November 19, 2011
- 5-8pm @ Bakery Square
- Local chef’s will teach you how to prepare your holiday favorites
- Purchase tickets online for $10 here ($12 at the door – cash only)
Pittsburgh Brufest
- Saturday, November 19, 2011
- 5:30-8:30pm @ Saddle Ridge in Station Square
- Sponsored by Pittsburgh Rugby Club
- The Rugby Club will be collecting non perishable food items for the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
New Restaurants that Opened this Week!
- Verde on Penn Ave
- The Porch on Forbes Ave in Schenley Plaza – right in the heart of Oakland
November 18, 2011
Light Up Night Squared
Image via Wikipedia

There are now two great places to celebrate Light Up Night tomorrow in Pittsburgh – Downtown and Mt. Washington.

Mt. Washington Light Up Night

More info including a list of Light Up Night Specials available at VuPlus.org

Schedule of Events
- 5-7pm Decorate a tree with Santa – Charles Lewis Park (next to the Firehouse)
- 6-7pm Duquesne University’s Performance Notes Ensemble holiday sing along
- 5-8pm Tour 221 Shiloh Street’s newest storefront and luxury apartments
- 6-9pm Mt. Washington’s indoor art marketplace
- 5-8pm Strolling musicians along Shiloh Street
Info on Light Up Night Downtown – http://www.downtownpittsburgh.com/light-up-night-2009
November 20, 2009
Early Look at Light Up Night

Image by Barack Obama via FlickrIheartPGH hearts Franktuary and I know this place is only open for lunch, but for light up night, November 21, 2008. Tim and Megan will be staying up late to serve hot dogs and hot chocolate. Live music by Martha Jane.

Know of other light up night activities? Please share!

November 2, 2008