The city’s weather is shifting between rain showers and sunny, hot days but we have the perfect solution to either. Events throughout Pittsburgh from April 13-19 take you into new realms, inviting you to step outside of your comfort zone. Try your hand at a new skill such as gardening or yoga, feast on some of the most delicious drinks and food Pittsburgh has to offer, or slip into the theater to see a life-changing performance. You’re just a click and a step away from the best week of the year yet.
Pittsburgh Events Happening April 13-19
Houseplant Care & Propagation Workshop
April 14, Grow Pittsburgh
Do all your houseplants seem to die as if you have the opposite of a green thumb? Learn how to keep your indoor plants happy and thriving alongside Grow Pittsburgh. You can email instructor Vee ahead of time with your plant photos and questions to address at the workshop. Plus, you’ll learn how to properly propagate in a hands-on activity that you’ll get to take home to start your own collection.
Yinz Know the Rules – Pizza Networking Event
April 16, The Library on Carson
Think you know what the best pizza in the ‘Burgh is? Come find out and chomp on some slices for a good cause. Sample slices from some of Pittsburgh’s top spots and cast your vote for your favorite, all while networking with local professionals and business owners. Each ticket goes towards the Young Adult Survivors United (YASU), a nonprofit empowering young adults impacted by cancer.
From Garden to Glass: The Crafting of Botanical Cocktail Mixers
April 16, Edgeworth Club
Sewickley Civic Garden Council invites you to taste a hint of nature’s beauty as you learn to mix botanical beverages. Steve Zyck of Wood Stove Kitchen explains how he turns botanicals into delicious, unique cocktail and mocktail bases that you can mimic at home. Every ticket includes appetizers and two complimentary cocktails or mocktails for snacking and sipping during the workshop.
Grappling
April 16-17, New Hazlett Theater
Choreographer Erin Koewe introduces you to a new world through dance. Grappling invites audiences into a queer, zero-gravity world where dance, family, and pop reign. This innovative dance-theater performance with bold visuals blends humor, joy, and cosmic imagination to explore themes of love, labor, and time.
Sacred Wings: A Mindful Yoga & Wildlife Encounter
April 18, Steel Goat Marketplace
Take an opportunity for a deep breath among Mother Earth. This experience blends gentle yoga, wildlife education, and mindful connection in the presence of a live bird ambassador. Learn all about both the human nervous system and the importance of wildlife as you slow down, soften, and remember what true relaxation is all about.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo Courtesy of Anna M. Maynard
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