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11 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend (10/19-10/21)

PITTSBURGH — There's a whole lot going on in and around Pittsburgh this weekend, including Leslie Odom Jr., plenty of Halloween cheer and a chance to see the Long Island Medium.

Leslie Odom Jr. with the Pittsburgh Symphony

Saturday, 8 p.m. - Heinz Hall

Odom Jr. is a Grammy Award­ winner as a principal soloist on Hamilton’s Original Broadway Cast Recording, which won the 2015 award for Best Musical Theater Album. He originated the role of ‘Burr’ in a sold out run at The Public Theatre in 2015, earning a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical and a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical. He's also a Carnegie Mellon University alum.

Dogtoberfest

Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Federal Galley on the North Side  

Enjoy fall brews on the patio with your dog. Pet costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for several categories like Most Creative Costume, Best “Other Animal” Costume and Best In Show.

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Halloween Party at Wigle Whiskey

Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse & Whiskey Garden in Pittsburgh

Guys and ghouls! Wear your BEST costumes for a Halloween Party with delicious food, spooky tunes, creepy cocktails, and costume contests for both you and your dog.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs Bethlehem Steel

Saturday, 7 p.m. - Highmark Stadium

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are back in the playoffs and hosting their first playoff game at Highmark Stadium since it was opened in 2013. This is a can't miss match for soccer fans. A loss means the Riverhounds would be out of the playoffs and there won't be another chance to see them play until next summer.

Halloween Spook-Tacular

Saturday, 4 p.m. at Dependable Drive-In in Moon Township

Plenty of Halloween fun for all ages at Dependable Drive-In's fourth annual Spook-Tacular, Pittsburgh's outdoor Halloween party for every age! Three screens of Halloween fun: one screen of children's and family movies, another screen of some more thrilling movies for our older audiences, and a third screen full of those classic horror movies from the 50's 60's and 70's if you're looking for that retro drive-in feel.

Planning to trick-or-treat this year? We put together a list of dates and times in local communities.

Jam on Walnut 2018

Saturday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Walnut Street in Shadyside 

The 2018 Jam series is about to go out with a frightening bang when the Halloween Edition returns on October 20th! Join the best Halloween party of the year featuring a costume contest with a $500 grand prize, live music by The Brighton Boys + The Delaneys, & draft wagons full of Labatt USA & Magic Hat Brewing Company brews, all beer sale proceeds benefit animals in need at Humane Animal Rescue.

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Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival

Saturday 10 a.m. to dusk, Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at North Shore Riverfront Park in Pittsburgh 

FREE fall fun for all age as the Allegheny River is transformed into a pumpkin playground! Six of the most acclaimed master pumpkin carvers in the country, multiple giant pumpkin drops, a pumpkin pie eating contest, food, drink, and craft vendors and so much more!

Theresa Caputo

Friday 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh 

Theresa Caputo, medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live where she will share her incredible ability to communicate with the dead. Witness Theresa's amazing gifts first-hand as she gives live readings to audience members throughout the show. In addition, Theresa will share personal stories about her unique and fascinating life balancing the unpredictability of her psychic gifts while maintaining her role as a typical Long Island wife and mom.

ZooBoo

Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium in Highland Park

ZooBoo is a kid-friendly Halloween event with not-so-scary haunt spot, create creepy crafts at Casper's Craft Corner and race through the children's hay maze.

THE GLOW: A Jack O'Lantern Experience

Weekends through October - Hartwood Acres Park

Meet Jack’s master carvers who will be on hand to demonstrate their artistry. Don’t be shy -- ask for carving tips or put in a request! So, grab a seasonal snack with and savor a beautiful fall night like you never have before.

Brewtal Beer Fest 3

Saturday, 2 p.m. - Mr. Smalls, Millvale

Spend your Saturday afternoon drinking local beer and enjoying some of the area's best death metal. BBF stands out because it's not just about the beer or about the music -- it's cooperative by nature as bands and breweries design unique beers specifically for this festival.

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We're keeping a close watch on weather, traffic and other news impacts for all of these events and more!

Saturday:

  • 5 a.m. – 9:30 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.
 

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