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Meet others in your local area that are interested in attending, discussing, learning more about the local cultural arts scene. All art forms and art enthusiasts welcome. Share your interests in art, music, film, dance, theater, etc. with others. Have fun and meet new people who share an appreciation and enjoyment of the arts! Our meetups offer a chance to get out into the community, relax, socialize and enjoy activities such as: Movies, Symphony, Concerts, Museums, Plays, Bands, Comedy, and FUN!
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La Prima Espresso & Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair at Heinz History Center
Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USPlease join us for the Heinz History Center’s 12th Annual Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair where old is new again! Presented in partnership with the Neighborhood Flea, you’re invited to shop ‘til you drop for far-out finds and groovy goods on Saturday, April 4 from 10 AM-3 PM. Dozens of local makers and vendors will be selling one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, home décor, vinyl records, and more! This is also the last day to check out Pittsburgh’s Hidden History exhibition where visitors wander through a whimsical world of wonders featuring rarely and never-before-seen objects that tell stories from Pittsburgh’s past like never before.
The Meetup will begin 2 blocks from the Heinz History Center at La Prima Espresso Downtown 1100 Penn Avenue (at the corner with Smallman Street, near Convention Center) as the group gathers from 10:30-11 AM to enjoy coffee/tea/breakfast together and discuss how much time they have to spend before they walk over to the Heinz History Center & Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Because the Heinz History Center will be crowded, it will be easier to meet at La Prima Espresso Downtown (1100 Penn Avenue) beforehand.
Once inside the Heinz History Center & Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the group may check out all of the exhibits at a leisurely pace since the museum is open until 5 PM.
It's also OK if people wish to enjoy La Prima Espresso Downtown, meet/socialize with others in the group but decide to do something else during the afternoon together in the Strip District or Downtown, such as downtown art galleries, shows, etc.
The Heinz History Center & Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum contains 7 floors of exhibits and is open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM. Admission is $20 Adult, $18 Senior, $11 Student. Tickets are available at the door.
Because Vintage Pittsburgh will be crowded, the group can regather inside Heinz History Center's 5th Floor Barensfeld Gallery (across from 5th Floor Elevator) at 3 PM sharp to check out My America: An Illustrated Experience exhibit.
Depending on the RSVPs, weather, and interests of the group, some people may go out for an optional late lunch or optional dinner in the nearby Strip District or downtown. Stay tuned for updates.
Directions & Parking - Heinz History Center
Depending on the weather and dinner plans, some people may wish to park downtown and then walk to the Heinz History Center.The Heinz History Center is also accessible with PRT Buses 54, 86, 87, 88, and 91 which have stops within a couple blocks walk.
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April Song Shop Concert, Pittsburgh Walk of Fame & Strip District lunch
Pittsburgh Opera in the Strip, 2425 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USPlease join us for a free concert (performed by Pittsburgh Opera's incredibly talented Resident Artist singers) as we also welcome new members to the Meetup group.
There will also be free coffee/tea and cookies.
The free, informal Song Shops feature Pittsburgh Opera's Resident Artists. Beginning at 12:00 PM on selected Saturdays, these one-hour performances are free, fun, and open to everyone. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and bring a lunch. FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera provide a reception after each Song Shop concert. Doors open at 11:30AM.
Attracting about 200 people each month, these free performances feature Pittsburgh Opera's Resident Artists for one-hour concerts to help showcase upcoming productions during Pittsburgh Opera's 2025-2026 season.
Free Family-Friendly Concert
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This free performance takes place at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters, 2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip. It's free and open to everyone. However, to assist with logistics, please register in advance April Song Shop 2026
Doors open at 11:30 AM.
Please note that the Pittsburgh Opera garage is available only for handicapped parking, by reservation. Handicapped parking reservations must be made by 4 PM Friday, April 3.
For more information about Pittsburgh Opera
So whether you're curious or just looking to take a little break while shopping in the Strip, please consider stopping by Pittsburgh Opera to enjoy their resident artists as they sing classics to give guests a little taste of opera.
And if you're relatively new to Meetup, this is a nice event to meet people in a very relaxed, convenient setting. Because the concert ends at 1 PM, your Saturday afternoon will still be open. Depending on the RSVPs, weather, and interests of the group, some people may go out for an optional lunch or walk around the Strip District.
Options for Spending Time After the Concert
- If the weather is nice, walk over to the new Pittsburgh Walk of Fame with the installation of the first 10 stars (dedicated on October 20, 2025) near 19th and Smallman. The group can then walk over to Option 2 or Option 3 below.
- Heinz History Center & Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum (1212 Smallman Street) with the 12th annual Vintage Pittsburgh fair taking place from 10 AM-3 PM. This is also the last day to check out Pittsburgh’s Hidden History exhibition (which will be open until 5 PM) where visitors wander through a whimsical world of wonders featuring rarely and never-before-seen objects that tell stories from Pittsburgh’s past like never before.
- Lunch within a few blocks from the Pittsburgh Opera location.
Parking There are several websites with recommendations for parking in the Strip District, such as Strip District Neighbors | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania | Directions & Parking
The Strip District is readily accessible with PRT Buses 54, 86, 87, 88, and 91 which have stops near the corner of 25th and Liberty which is directly across from the Pittsburgh Opera location.
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Author Merlin Sheldrake -- New York Times bestseller "Entangled Life"
Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USPlease join Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures as they welcome Merlin Sheldrake to discuss his New York Times bestseller, Entangled Life, a lavish visual journey into the hidden lives of fungi.
When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel, and behave.
In the first edition of the mind-bending, “gorgeous” (Margaret Atwood), ”brilliant [and] entrancing” (The Guardian) Entangled Life, Sheldrake introduced us to this mysterious but massively diverse kingdom of life. This new edition, abridged from the original, features over 100 full-color images that bring the spectacular variety, strangeness and beauty of fungi to life as never before.
Fungi throw our concepts of individuality and even intelligence into question. They are metabolic masters, earth makers, and key players in most of life’s processes. They can change our minds, heal our bodies, and even help us remediate environmental disaster. In vivid, surprising images, Sheldrake reveals how these extraordinary organisms—and our relationships with them—are changing our understanding of how life works.Entangled Life is available for purchase through bookseller White Whale Bookstore who will be set-up in the lobby with many books available for purchase by other authors that have been part of the Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures series.
TICKETS
In person tickets start at $31 Merlin Sheldrake for the upper balcony (where it is easier for a group to sit together) Tickets may also be purchased by phone (412) 622-8866 or at the door starting at 6:30 PMFor Online Tickets ($31) Merlin Sheldrake Online The viewing link will be emailed on the day of the event. Viewers will have access to the recorded program for one week.
Parking While many visitors find street parking, the Carnegie Museum has plenty of parking which is conveniently located near the museum entrance at the corner of Forbes Ave & S. Craig Street. Here is a link with more info about parking and directions http://cmoa.org/visit/directions-maps-parking/
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"Falstaff" (Italian opera adapted from Shakespeare) 65% off discount tickets
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, 237 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA, USFalstaff
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto adapted by Arrigo Boito from the play The Merry Wives of Windsor and scenes
from Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2, by William ShakespeareAPRIL 28, MAY 1, 3, 2026 at the Benedum
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to experience classic Italian comedic opera?
Laugh last, laugh best.
Beloved buffoon Sir John Falstaff has fallen on hard times. But being a ladies’ man (or so he’d like to think), he drunkenly schemes to cash in on his wit and charm by wooing the wealthy wives of Windsor, Alice Ford and Meg Page. However, when these women uncover that he has sent them both identical love letters, they hatch a plan of their own to teach Falstaff a lesson he won’t soon forget!
The music matches the merriment and mischief of this madcap romp. See why Verdi’s buoyant comedy, based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, is considered one of the best comedic operas of all time!Antony Walker conducts; Crystal Manich directs.
Understand Every Word: Falstaff is sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage at all performances.
Meetup Ticket Discount Offer
With promo code “POMEETUP” Meetup members can purchase discounted tickets of $50 (regularly $149) or $28 (regularly $86) or $17 (regularly $49) for the Friday, May 1st, 7 pm performance.With this link the discount is pre-applied (where discount seats are shown the Orchestra Level but if you click on the theater map, you can see discount seats in the Director’s Circle, First Tier, and Second Tier balcony as well) - http://www.culturaldistrict.org/promotion/apply?promotion_code=POMEETUP If you have any questions, please contact Álvaro Muñoz, Group Services Manager, PITTSBURGH OPERA at 412-281-0912 x 213
There are a limited number of discounted seats. Tickets must be purchased online in advance and are not for sale at the box office.
This is a very generous offer and a wonderful opportunity to experience opera, especially for those that perhaps have never checked out classic opera before. Naturally, this offer is not intended to be a substitute for Pittsburgh Opera 2025-2026 subscriptions which have many benefits.
For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit
PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION Tickets include a very interesting pre-show discussion (with colorful study guide) one hour before each performance. Thus, we can meet inside the Benedum at 6 PM on Friday, May 1 for this discussion.
The Meetup ticket offer is a really good deal, so think about treating yourself and family/friends for a truly memorable evening.
For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit FALSTAFF | Pittsburgh Opera
And if you can't make it on May 1 with the Meetup ticket offer, please consider attending one of the other performances.
Tuesday, April 28 at 7 PM
Friday, May 1 at 7 PM
Sunday, May 3 at 3 PM
Normally priced tickets and ticket availability for all performances may be found at FALSTAFF | Pittsburgh Opera or by calling (412) 456-6666 or stopping by the Theater Square/Benedum Box Office. Please note student (18 & Under) tickets are 50% off for all performances.
Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability or call 412-423-8980.
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