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Oakland & Schenley Farms Walking Tour

Saturday, May 11, 2019 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Explore the Schenley Farms National-Register Historic District in Oakland with docents from PHLF. Hear how real estate developer Franklin Nicola (1860-1938) realized his dream of creating an example of the “City Beautiful” ideal. Where cows grazed peacefully on a steep Oakland hillside, Nicola saw grand boulevards and elegant homes, hotels, and clubs. We’ll walk along the quiet residential streets of Schenley Farms, where Nicola’s company developed a high-quality residential community with the latest modern conveniences. And we’ll see what happened when Nicola encouraged some of the most notable regional and national […]

Public Art 5K Tour

Rates People - $25.00 Duration 1 Hour Length 5k / 3 miles Scheduled stops 12 - Learn about Downtown's public art while you catch your breath About Come explore the murals and other public art found in historic downtown Pittsburgh. Runners will get the chance to learn about the many pieces of public art in downtown Pittsburgh. We will run at a casual pace, to accommodate all abilities on this guided tour. This tour is stroller-friendly. What to Bring Running shoes, water, sun protection, running apparel

$25

Free Wednesday Walking Tours: Grant Street

Reservations appreciated: marylu@phlf.org; 412-471-5808, ext. 527 Tour the northern end of the Grant Street area on this free guided walking tour with PHLF, from Sixth Avenue to Liberty and back to the U.S. Steel Plaza (across from the Omni William Penn Hotel). You’ll see corporate skyscrapers––originally designed for Gulf Oil, Koppers, and U. S. Steel––plus a new hotel in a historic building; a sensational railroad headquarters building that now houses apartments, offices, and Amtrak; the massive Federal Courthouse; and the enduring First Lutheran Church, serving downtown since 1888. Meeting location: Grant Street near Sixth Avenue, at the Omni William Penn Hotel […]

Cycle Check Ups 2019

To celebrate National Bike to Work Day, Hotel Monaco has partnered with Healthy Ride PGH to offer FREE express bike tune-ups while you wait for anyone that rides by from 11am-5pm. Healthy Ride will also be on-site to answer any bike related questions and hand out some free ride codes.  

EQT Children’s Theater Festival

May 16-19, 2019 Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District Thursday 10am-2pm, Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm Bringing extraordinary and unique experiences to young people, the EQT Children's Theater Festival is dedicated to continuing the tradition of theater for your children. Live performances from professional, international artists engage children of all ages from different cultures and perspectives, showing them different ways to express ideas. This year, the 33rd annual Festival celebrates another year in Downtown Pittsburgh's vibrant Cultural District with exciting performances, free activities, and family-friendly art. Located in the Cultural District, this year's EQT Children's Theater Festival includes: Professional theater performances from around the world […]

Yoga at CMOA

Carnegie Museum of Art 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Museums are places for renewal, celebrating the great accomplishments of people and cultures. Instructor Stefanie Zito emphasizes stretching and relaxation for an energizing boost headed into the weekend. Sessions take place Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Class sessions are open to all levels and to ages 18 and over. Please bring a mat. All classes are drop-in; no online pre-registration is available. A 10-class pass can be purchased at the door for $75, $50 for members and students.

Third Friday Fitness Hike

Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Walking for thirty minutes every day in nature is linked to lowered blood pressure, elevated moods, and reduced cases of heart disease. Get fit and active on the trails around the Frick Environmental Center. All are welcome, and hike pace is determined by the hike leader based on the group. This hike is designed for park pals ages 50+. It's not designed to be strenuous, but Pittsburgh is a hilly place so there will be some ups and downs. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Free Friday Walking Tours: Upper Penn-Liberty

There is much to admire on this relatively short walk along Penn and Liberty avenues between Ninth and Tenth streets in Downtown Pittsburgh, including the August Wilson Cultural Center, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, and Pennsylvanian (formerly, Union Station). You’ll hear about the unique role of Liberty Avenue in the City’s Downtown street grid and about the importance of the railroad. You’ll see how commercial architecture evolved in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and how contemporary sculpture and public art enliven the area now. Many of the historic commercial buildings have been repurposed for new restaurants, schools, apartments, […]

Carnegie Walking Tour

Saturday, May 18 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Carnegie is located approximately seven miles west of Pittsburgh and ten miles east of the Pittsburgh International Airport. Now considered a suburb of Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County borough often makes news headlines because of the special events at the recently restored Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall and the impressive selection of restaurants and shops along Main Street. Historically, though, from 1890 to 1960, Carnegie was a commercial center for the surrounding farming villages and coal-mining camp towns such as Moon Run, Imperial, Oakdale, Kirwan Heights, Sygan, Cecil, and Muse. Explore […]

Gateway Center and Market Square Walking Tour (Downtown Pittsburgh)

Tuesday, May 21, 2019   Noon to 2:00 p.m.     Separated by a few short blocks––but miles apart in design philosophy––Gateway Center and Market Square reveal two different approaches to urban renewal in Downtown Pittsburgh. Participants will discuss the pros and cons of each approach as they explore Gateway Center, created during Pittsburgh’s Renaissance (1945-1974), and the Market Square area which has evolved over time through the efforts of multiple developers. Gateway Center is now part of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Market Square is a City-designated Historic District. Both districts […]