North Shore 5K Tour

From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. We will run at a casual pace, to accommodate all abilities on this guided tour. $25 for a one hour tour.  What to Bring: Running shoes, water, sun protection, running apparel

$25

Yoga at Workshop

Workshop PGH DIY School 5135 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us on the 4th Saturday morning of the month for a donation based, body positive yoga class! BYO Mat!

UPMC Health Plan Member Day: Family Fun Fest at Phipps Conservatory

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

UPMC Health Plan members will get 50 percent off* the cost of up to four general admission tickets to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on Saturday, April 27! Get a sneak peek at Phipps’ beautiful Summer Flower Show: Van Gogh in the Gardens, plus enjoy these fun activities:** Purchase used spring flower bulbs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tour the Phipps Nature Lab and Observational Beehive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participate in a Native Spring Perennials demonstration in the Palm Circle from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Make healthy smoothies at Phipps’ newly renovated Botany Hall Kitchen from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Snap a […]

Self-Care Saturdays

Brookline Teen Outreach 520 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us for a free yoga class every Saturday with instructor Lauren Stoner. This therapeutic based session uses movement and meditation to heal mind, body and spirit. Once a month we will also offer art or dance therapy sessions provided by Fine Art Miracles. The location of this class is one one flight of stairs. Please be mindful of this if you have mobility issues. Space is limited and open to 10 people per session. Register through Facebook messenger or by email: info@brooklineteenoutreach.org

Free

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Donora Public Library 510 Meldon Ave, Donora, PA, United States

This exercise system uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of mind body and mind. Classes will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays. Come to one or both each week. Guest instructor, Sharif Zyhier is a board certified Tai Chi instructor registered with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. His certifications are in Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Tai Chi for Rehabilitation and Sitting Tai Chi. His style of teaching is gentle and relaxing. He teaches a system of postures and movements while weaving in Tai Chi principles to foster […]

Functional Fitness for Aging Adults

St Andrew's Up Church 801 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA, United States

This fitness class is geared to those who are feeling the effects of aging, but want to stay strong and active! With coaching by Industrial Athletics coaches, you’ll build the mobility, strength, and balance needed to keep active! Recommended donation is $5/ class. Click here for more information. 

$5

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 […]

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.

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, […]