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Movies, Parks, Urban Chickens and St. Anthony Festival

Here is a run down of our weekend top picks that we shared on WDVE this morning – lots of things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh!

Beat the Heat @ The Movies

  • Shaun of the Dead @ The Oaks
  • Midnight showing of The Big Lebowski @ The Hollywood Theater in Dormont (The theater just reopened in May!)
  • Arts Festival @ The Harris Theater – All Films are free!

Cinema in the Parks is back!

  • Free movies all summer long in Pittsburgh parks
  • New movies each week
  • Saturday June 11, 2011 – Batman at Riverview Park

National Women’s Collegiete Rugby Championships

  • are being held here in Pittsburgh – Friday and Saturday
  • USA Rugby
  • Games will be played at Founders field in Cheswick

Riverview Park Heritage Day

  • Saturday, June 11, 2011 Noon-4pm
  • Nature and Arts activities for the whole family
  • Read about the history of Riverview Park here

Redd Up, Thread Up

  • Saturday, June 11, 2011, Noon-6pm
  • 120 Federal St. North Side (Old Firewaters)
  • Community Clothing Swap to benefit East End Cooperative Ministires
  • $10 you can fill a bag of clothes, bring a bag of clothes and save $5

Urban Chicken Coop Tour

  • Sunday, June 12, 2011, 9am-2:20pm
  • Self guided tour of urban chicken coops in Pittsburgh
  • Meet coop owners and learn about urban farming

Feast of Saint Anthony Festival

  • a big fat Italian celebration in the Strip District
  • Sunday, June 12, 2011
  • mass, procession of the statue of Saint Anthony
  • Food, Fun, music by Bon Journey and Fireworks


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Rugby, Roller Derby, Pet Friendly Concerts and Contests Radio Round Up – June 18, 2010

Detroit Derby Girls vs. Steel City Derby Demon...
Image by colin j. via Flickr
  • Friday, June 18, 2010, 7pm @ Founders Field
  • Pittsburgh Vipers vs. Boston Thirteens
  • FREE – bring your own cooler, snacks, etc.
Make a Mug for Dad

  • Family friendly workshop in the ceramics studio at the Union Project
  • Saturday, June 19, 2010 – 10am
  • $25/family
Love Your Pet – Pet Friendly Block Party at South Side Works

  • Saturday, June 19, 2010 5-11pm, FREE
  • This Saturday’s party at South Side Works is Love Your Pet Day
  • Pet owners and lovers are invited to bring their 4 legged friends for an outdoor concert
  • Treats for humans and pets alike will be available
  • Saturday, June 19, 2010, 6:30 pm @ Romp-N-Roll skating rink in Glenshaw
  • Roller derby double header
  • The Blitzburgh Bombers vs North East Ohio Rock n’ Roller Girls from Akron, OH.
  • AND The Burning River Roller Girls from Cleveland are back in the ‘burgh for a rematch

World Records, Free Hot Dogs, and Rugby – Radio Round Up – June 4, 2010

Kayaking the Confluence
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Most Friday mornings at 6:45 am, you can listen to IheartPGH talk live with Jim and Randy on the WDVE morning show about things to do in Pittsburgh on the weekend.  Here is our list of events and links to more information for this weekend….

First Fridays on Penn Avenue

  • Galleries and more stay open late on Penn Ave
  • Stop the Sprout Fund for their Summer Social to learn more about some of their recent projects
Paddle at the Point – Pittsburgh to attempt to break the world record

  • Pittsburgh is the host city for World Environment Day – it is like the international version of Earth Day.
  • As part of the celebration Pittsburghers will try to break the world record for number of canoes and kayaks on the water at once
  • Saturday, June 5, 2010 – The rivers will be closed to boat traffic and filled with paddlers
  • The current record is 1,104 boats
  • Want to participate? – Register by Friday at 10 am
  • More info is available at PaddleatthePoint.com
  • Some of Pittsburgh’s favorite Mom bloggers are teaming up with the folks at Hewbrew National for a free picnic
  • Saturday, June 5 11:30am-3:30pm @ Highland Park Reservoir
  • Family fun in the park! Free hot dogs, kids activities and more

Pittsburgh Harlequins to Host High School and U-19 Rugby Nationals This Weekend !!!

NATIONAL GUARD BOYS HIGH SCHOOL AND BOYS & GIRLS U19 CHAMPIONSHIP

May 30 – June 1, 2008
Founders Field, 101 Eisele Road, Cheswick, PA 15204

(412) 68-RUGBY

TICKETS:
$8 adult 1 day pass
$5 youth (under 12) & military 1 day pass
$15 adult weekend pass
$10 youth & military weekend pass
$40 VIP Pass – includes weekend pass,
VIP parking, VIP Deck seating

PARKING:
General parking is $2/car. VIP Parking is $5/car

For more information please visit www.pittsburghharlequins.org or www.usarugby.org