Now that Easter is over, we feel like we can finally take a breath… at least for a moment. With summer vacation quickly approaching and all the summer holidays, take advantage of this down time to explore the city of Pittsburgh. From April 6-12, you can find an event to pique your special interest both indoors and outdoors. Maybe you wish to be with the spring blooms. Or, perhaps you’d prefer listening to a talented ensemble indoors. We have you covered so that you can live your life to the fullest as the month of April continues.
Pittsburgh Events Happening April 6-12
Starting Your Spring Flower Garden
April 6, Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery
Looking for gardening advice but don’t want to leave your greens in Google’s hands? Learn how to start a flower garden with Grow Pittsburgh. They’ll take you through their favorite varieties, planting techniques, and basic garden maintenance. Plus, you’ll also learn about succession planting for continuous blooms throughout the whole year.
No-Sew Tote Bag Workshop with Ujamaa Collective
April 8, East End Food Co-op
Sheba G. of Ujamaa Collective’s Cooperative Fashion Circle invites you to an Eco‑Essence Project, which centers on upcycling materials. All you need to do is bring a t‑shirt that you’re ready to reimagine. You’ll learn accessible cutting and tying techniques to transform it into a sturdy, reusable tote bag for grocery shopping or everyday use.
Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic
April 8, Carnegie Music Hall
The Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic, led by conductor Gerard Schwarz, performs an evening of orchestral masterworks you might just recognize. The program opens with Howard Hanson’s dramatic Lament for Beowulf and closes with Gustav Mahler’s triumphant Symphony No. 1. The whole program takes you on a journey from pastoral beauty to an unforgettable finale.
28th Annual Biscuits Bingo
April 11, CSVFD Memorial Hall
Support Humane Action Pennsylvania with one of the biggest fundraiser’s of the year. Each ticket includes all 16 regular games that have a chance for a $100 prize, plus four more special games with prizes up to $250 as well as a $1,000 jackpot. Even if you aren’t a winner, you’ll have a blast knowing you lent a hand to local animals.Â
2nd Annual TacoMANIA
April 11, Pittsburgh Brewing Company
This high‑energy festival combines incredible tacos, local craft beer, signature margaritas, live music, and professional wrestling, culminating with a big Royal Rumble at the end. It all takes place at Pittsburgh Brewing Company with events throughout the day and plenty of eats from local establishments including Blue Sparrow, La Palapa, Tocayo Taqueria, and many more.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo Courtesy of Ujamaa Collective
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