Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin.

The President’s Black & Bold Party is a celebration of our culture, a convening of proud people, and a style statement set to the music of DJ KB at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin

Create a drawing with a vintage look. Choose your own subject matter and learn a new technique for adding texture to your art. 

Experience the warmth, joy, and wonder of the holidays with the captivating vocals of Zuly Inirio, one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved artists. Known for her powerful voice and stage presence, Zuly will be joined by percussionist Hugo Cruz, vocalist and former CSA lead artist Anqwenique, and other special guest artists.

Explore the National Aviary during a sensory-inclusive experience, designed for those with sensory processing needs to make the most of their trip.

Shop in the North Pole village, get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a hot cocoa or special holiday cocktail, and be sure to have the children visit the holiday mailroom to write a letter to Santa and send a card to our troops overseas!  

The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (IFCI) presents the exhibition Pittsburgh’s Avant-Garde featuring over 50 artists in tandem with the upcoming release of the book Pittsburgh Avant-Garde: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene compiled and edited by Sheila Ali.

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin

11-1PM Live Music Feature at The Artists Hand to add to the Festivities! Some impromptu music features throughout the day may also pop up...

The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (IFCI) presents the exhibition Pittsburgh’s Avant-Garde featuring over 50 artists in tandem with the upcoming release of the book Pittsburgh Avant-Garde: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene compiled and edited by Sheila Ali.

Come as an enthusiastic audience member for this young playwright performing a new play!

Experience a fun and engaging morning with art activities, sensory play, and books to read. Spend time with your little learner exploring the vibrant world of birds in the National Aviary’s immersive habitats. 

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Bring your holiday spirit and buy a gift for that special person.

'Over the River and Through The Woods' with Ebensburg author, Hilary Hauck and associated writers presenting their holiday stories. Hauck is an award winning writer who in addition to historical fiction writes fantasy for young readers, including 'The Wrong Kind of Magic,' described as the magic of Christmas in a book.

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin

Join with poetry, prose and song! Come with your favorites and/or your own creations!

Mondays 9 to Noon! Writing Sprint in a local cafe/art gallery. A perfect place to find some inspiration and get a morning write in to start the week out right! 

Rich Zabinski Jazz

With over 30 years of experience in paper-making as an art form, Trish will share her journey and insights into the fascinating world of fiber arts. Participants will be invited to create their own handmade paper ornaments, with supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Weavers will design and weave dish towels, which will then be available for sale in CC’s Store beginning the following day.

Sample and purchase whiskeys from your favorite Pennsylvania distilleries! We are featuring distillers from across Pennsylvania who are carrying on the tradition of whiskey distilling. Enjoy great food, live music, and a silent auction. The Whiskey Smash is named for the Whiskey Smash cocktail, which you can enjoy at the event.

A night filled with frolicking and fun, food, drinks, games, door prizes, and more! Come dressed in your best pirate and wench finery!

The “Meet the Weavers” Red Brick Gallery Wine & Cheese reception for the Exhibit will be on Sunday, November 10 from 4 to 6 PM  – immediately following the 2 PM concert of the popular crossover group TAKE3 Trio –  “Where ROCK Meets BACH” 

Join us as we present new work from artist and preservationist, Cory Bonnet who paints contemporary nostalgic scenes of industrial Pittsburgh and the surrounding area.

Jessie received her BFA in Sculpture from Penn State University in 2011 with a minor in Art History. She has curated various exhibitions and advised on numerous arts projects and programs in the Pittsburgh region including as one of the founding members of VACE (Visual Arts Coalition for Equity).

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of art, music, and community support. This event is your chance to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, discover new talents, and contribute to a great cause.

The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center will explore the evolution and meteoric rise of women’s sports with a distinguished panel of athletes, coaches, and industry experts.