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11 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend (8/17-8/19)

PITTSBURGH — Here are 11 things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh: 

Pack The Bus

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., various Giant Eagle locations

Join Channel 11 and our 11 Cares partners to give back this year by filling school buses with supplies to help those in need. Find a list of Giant Eagle locations where donations are being accepted here, and click here to see what supplies are needed.

Monroeville Jazz Festival

Saturday, 2:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tall Trees Amphitheatre

The mission of the Monroeville Jazz Festival is to encourage and promote jazz music for all ages, and to develop an appreciation of jazz music as a unique American Art form. We also strive to produce an annual Jazz Festival aimed at enriching the quality of life in Monroeville Pennsylvania.

Hey jazz lovers...Here's a sneak peek of one of our featured concerts and performers next Saturday at the Monroeville...

Posted by Monroeville Foundation on Sunday, August 12, 2018

Super Science Saturday: Meowfest

Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. - Carnegie Science Center

Have a “purr-fect” Saturday afternoon at the museum learning all about cats! Take special cat-themed tours and see cat artifacts from our collection. Meet adoptable kitty friends from Humane Animal Rescue, plant some real cat grass, go on a cat themed scavenger hunt and show us a picture of your feline friend for a special prize!

Apples & Honey Fall Festival

Sunday, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. - The Waterfront Town Center

Celebrate a sweet Jewish New Year with apples and honey, crafts, activities, a Velcro wall, a bounce house, shofar making, entertainment, vendors, food and more! This free event is organized by Shalom Pittsburgh.

Guess who's going to be at the Apples and Honey Fall Festival?! - Iceburgh, the mascot of the Pittsburgh-Penguins! We...

Posted by Shalom Pittsburgh / Young Adult Division on Monday, August 13, 2018

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival - Opening Weekend

Weekends (rain or shine) - West Newton, Pa

“An Adventure to the Past!” Come join us in a celebration of music and dance as we put out the royal welcome mat for King Henry and Queen Anne’s arrival at the castle. Meet our new cast of villagers, enjoy our first-class entertainers and revisit old favorites!

♛ Festival Friends! ♛ Online Tickets Sales has begun Wednesday, August 1st! Purchase your advance tickets for the 2018...

Posted by Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Falconry - The Sport of Kings!

Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon - National Aviary

Join the National Aviary’s certified falconer, Cathy Schlott, to discover the history, practices, and theories behind the unique sport of falconry.  Explore the variety of birds used in the sport and why they are selected, and become familiar with equipment and regulations governing falconry in the United States.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs

Thursday, 7:05 p.m.; Friday, 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, 7:05 p.m.; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. – PNC Park

We're less than two months from playoffs and these two teams both have something to play for. The Cubs are currently on top of the NL Central, but they're only two games ahead of the Brewers. The Buccos are still trying to make up some ground and secure a wild card spot for October.

Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town

Friday, 7 p.m. - KeyBank Pavilion

The Bandwagon Tour with Little Big Town. Featuring special guest Turnpike Troubadours, and Tenille Townes.

Little Italy Days

Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. - Liberty Ave., Bloomfield

Little Italy Days started in 2002 to celebrate Bloomfield’s Italian heritage, and create a destination spot for Italian-themed entertainment and food. The event has grown through the years and is now lasts four days.

Last Call to enter the Miss Little Italy 2018. No experience needed. Win a Miss America Style Crown, Banner, Large...

Posted by Bloomfield Little Italy Days on Saturday, August 11, 2018

Steelers Family Fest

Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Heinz Field

Steelers Legends Larry Brown, Jon Kolb, Chris Hoke, Shaun Suisham, Mike Logan and Louis Lipps will be available from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm for a Meet and Greet photo opportunity.  The entire 2018 team will be introduced out of the player tunnel before things heat up on the field for a night chalked full of entertainment.

Summer Concert Series

Friday, 7:30 p.m. - South Park Amphitheatre

BNY Mellon Jazz presents Jean Luc Ponty with special guest Lyndsey Smith

Sunday, 7:30 p.m. - Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Cinema in the Park

Friday, Sunset - Arsenal Park

A Wrinkle in Time

Saturday, Sunset - Grandview Park

A Wrinkle in Time

Saturday, Sunset - Riverview Park

Black Panther

Sunday, Sunset - Schenley Plaza

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Saturday:

  • 5 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Sunday:

  • 5 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.