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‘The Gun Show,’ Quantum Theatre’s new play, wants Pittsburghers to talk to each other
Performances are scheduled for Homewood, Allegheny West and Sewickley.
What to do this week in Pittsburgh: June 10-16, 2018
Journey back in time this week at a prehistoric spear-throwing contest.
Hear about Lidia’s American dream and her Italian cooking
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, cookbook author and host of "Lidia's Kitchen," is coming to speak about her new memoir, "My American Dream." The book tells the story of her close-knit family and their journey to the U.S., as well as her passion for food. Stay for a book signing after the lecture. Tickets include a copy of the book.
Where:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (main) at 4400 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
When:April 30, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How much:$34
This new digital music platform at Carnegie Library will spotlight Pittsburgh music
It's a collaboration with a Pittsburgh company.
How to celebrate a booze-free St. Patrick’s Day in Pittsburgh
Because sometimes you're just not feeling kegs and eggs
Your Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh card gets you these 8 perks — plus books
Try a new language, learn photography skills, even research your family history on Ancestry.com — all for free.
Pittsburgh books and authors to add to your must-read list
From romance novels to memoirs
What Pittsburghers read at Carnegie Libraries in 2017
Add these titles to your reading list.
Skip the baking, go straight for the frosting
Instead of baking your own cookies, skip ahead to the fun part at this cookie decorating party. Use icing, sprinkles and more to create edible masterpieces to give as gifts to loved ones or to your stomach.
Where:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh at 612 Smithfield St. (Downtown)
When:December 23, 2017 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bring your kids to celebrate diversity
Kids are invited to "Drag Queen Story Hour" at the library. Recommended for children from birth to grade 5, this story hour celebrates diversity and promotes self-acceptance and gender expression. Learn more about the program.
Where:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Allegheny at 1230 Federal St. (North Side)
When:November 18, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
These were the most popular books in Pittsburgh this summer
Pittsburghers read more than 180,000 books from June to August.
The Souper Bowl before the Super Bowl
There's a decent chance your plans today include watching the Super Bowl. Before the game kicks off, 91.3 WYEP is hosting its own Souper Bowl to collect perishable donations for Western Pa. shelter HEARTH. The Jakobs Ferry Stragglers, Brooke Annibale and The Buckle Downs will provide live entertainment.
Where:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main at 4400 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
When:February 5, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
How much:Free
These were the 29 hottest books at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in 2016
Minimalism and movie adaptions ruled.