Weekend treadings of the cultural nature. Some bites and sounds, some artistic expressions, and whatever else you add to the mix.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11th

Fall Preview Party
Food trucks, music and free samples for those who arrive early!
Dozen Bake Shop @ 3511 Butler Street - Lawrenceville
6-8pm // FREE

“Bound Together” Book Club: Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray
Join Carnegie Museum and Library staff to discuss the relationship between books and art. This series is presented monthly and space is limited so please register.
CMoA @ 4400 Forbes Avenue – Oakland
6:30-7:45pm // FREE // call to register 412.622.3288 

Taste on Walnut
Raise Your Spirits will be serving up samples of Chateau de Saint Aubin Hors D’Age fine brandy, Sam Houston American Straight Whiskey, Lexington Bourbon Whiskey, and Kru82 Vodka. And of course there will be food!
Walnut Street - Shady Side
5-8 pm // FREE

Sound Series
The Warhol welcomes the original and intricate compositions of Zammuto. This will be Nick Zammuto’s, formerly of the electro-acoustic, sound collage duo The Books, third visit to the museum’s stage.
117 Sandusky Street – North Side
8pm // $15 general, $14 students sold online here

Suspicious Package (10/11-10/14)
Future Tenant brings in New York artists Gyda Arber and Wendy Coyle to make their Pittsburgh debut of Suspicious Package, an interactive film noir theatre performance. This is great way to meet new people and to step a little (not too far) out of your comfort zone.
819 Penn Avenue - Cultural District
Every hour starting at 11am // $25 (includes a beer) for tickets click here

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12th

Gala Opening Celebration—Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, 1851–1939
Interested in attending a black tie event? Support the Carnegie Museum by attending their Annual Gala. With a VIP cocktail hour, dinner and speakeasy style reception afterwards the Carnegie gives a special preview to the exhibitions on view to those who attend.
CMoA @ 4400 Forbes Avenue – Oakland
6:30pm // 412.578.2552 for reservations, or purchase tickets online.


Friday Night Improv at Studio Theatre
At FNI they play a variety of “short-form” improvisational games; the catch is all the players are chosen directly from the audience so get ready for some interactive comedic fun.
Studio Theatre in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning @ 4200 Fifth Avenue - Oakland
11pm // $3

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13th

Pittsburgh Sketch Crawl
Accomplished illustrator and artist Rick Antolic will lead 5 one-hour drawing journeys with each at a different scenic spot downtown . Join for all or join for one but bring your sketching utensils, a lunch and comfy chair.
locations vary
10am-4pm // FREE (RADical Day event)

Fall Flower Show
If you have somehow tired of the autumnal leaves then head over to Phipps for more harvest colors but in the form of flowers. Nearly 3,000 chrysanthemums will be arranged in whimsical garden scenes.
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens @ One Schenley Park - Oakland
9:30am-5pm // FREE w. admission

Not Like I Remembered
Catch this sculpture based exhibition by Wisconsin artists Aris Georgiades and Gail Simpson.
UnSmoke Artspace @ 1137 Braddock Avenue - Braddock
6-9pm // FREE // wood-fired pizza from the Braddock community pizza oven

Creep
In anticipation of Halloween, Fe Gallery has been transitioned into a sort of haunted house as executed by the chilling work of 9 different artists. Curator and Board President Sara Dixon desires to “harness feelings of suspense and unease” in those visitors most eager to get into the spirit.
Fe Gallery @ 4012 Butler Street - Lawrenceville
7-11pm // FREE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14th

Warhol: Headlines
A new show at the Warhol opens up showcasing work made by the POP icon himself focusing on headlines from the ever-so-addicting and obsessed-about-by-Andy tabloid news.
117 Sandusky Street – North Side
10am-5pm // free w. museum admission

Sunday Heritage Market
Take a gander around this farm and artist market which ends in November and then pick up the Great Allegheny Passage trail for a leisurely walk or bike ride.
Pump House @ 880 East Waterfront Drive - Homestead
10am-2pm // FREE

Food Truck Awareness Rally
Rally together to support a change in Pittsburgh food truck laws and then try a bite or two from each.
Big Brothers Big Sisters parking lot @ 5989 Penn Circle South - East Liberty
1-3pm // FREE


Let us know if you make it out to any of these crafty events and how your experience was!
And please feel free to email us if there is an event you are organizing or one you think should be included.