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Four Things To Do This Week

Every Monday or Tuesday I’ll run you through a preview of what to do this week. Everything from live music and arts to brunch and more. Here’s your weekly preview.

 

MAKEnight (21+)

Thursday, Dec 6 6p-9p

Children’s Museum Pittsburgh

Eat, drink, and make with us during MAKEnight, a special after-hours event for adults.

  • Experience the museum while making keepsake items in our MAKESHOP and STUDIO.
  • Feast on artisan foods provided by Bar Marco
  • Enjoy a speciality cocktail made by Wigle Whiskey (each guest will receive one cocktail, in addition to other beverages)

Please note that this is a 21+ event. Admission is $12 ($10 for members), which includes light fare, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and all materials.

Registration / More Info here: https://www.pittsburghkids.org/events/241

 

 

Battle Of The Bands

Rex Theater

Rex Theater (Photo credit: fimoculous)

Sunday, Dec 9

Rex Theatre, Southside

See local music acts battle for 20 hours of studio time and $500. All ages.

More Info: http://www.gorillamusic.com/

Tickets: $8 each http://www.gorillamusic.com/eagleone/buy-tickets/

 

 

Unblurred Gallery Crawl

Friday, Dec 7 6p-11p (and later)

Bloomfield, Garfield, East Liberty

Penn Ave Arts District features various art-related events along Penn Ave from Brillobox to East Liberty.

More Info (events are listed geographically): http://friendship-pgh.org/paai/unblurred/

 

 

Brunch in Bloom

Main entrance to Phipps Conservatory & Botanic...

Main entrance to Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Sunday, Dec. 9 11a & 1p

Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden

Seasonal & sustainable brunch inside the beautiful Phipps Conservatory. Call for reservation.

Reservations: 412-622-6914

More Info: http://phipps.conservatory.org/exhibits-and-events

What Do Phipps Conservatory and Troy Polamalu Have In Common?

Orchid

Image by santoshnc via Flickr

If  you guessed orchids you are correct.   This is the last week for the orchid show at Phipps Conservatory in Oakland.  You can stop by Phipps Conservatory to check out the orchids and learn more about one of Troy Polamalu‘s hobbies.  While you are there you can enter to win a football signed by Troy Polamalu too. Continue reading