Northside Happenings June 28 to July 1, 2018
It’s a jam-packed weekend in the Northside: Hear displaced artists speak about their creative process at City of Asylum, watch an outdoor film in Spring Hill, and find trash-turned-treasure at the Observatory Hill Flea Market.
By: NSC Staff
Thursday, June 28
Toastmasters at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny
Build your confidence as you learn how to listen and communicate effectively. Join the Northside Toastmasters Club every 2nd and 4th Thursday in the main meeting room. Email northsidetoast@gmail.com with questions.
Artist Discussion: Displacement & Belonging at City of Asylum
Join artist Ali Asgar and poet and activist Tuhin Das for a discussion on living in the U.S. as displaced artists. The event will be presented in Bengali, with English interpretation provided. Click here to reserve your free ticket.
Friday, June 29
Northside Farmer’s Market
Did you know the Citiparks Farmers Market accepts ACCESS cards? Check it out every Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. through November at Allegheny Commons Park on the East Common at Cedar Avenue. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.
Spring Hill Outdoor Movie Night
The Spring Hill Civic League will show the 1944 classic film noir “Double Indemnity” starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck. Free admission and light refreshments provided. Movie starts at 9 p.m. in Weisenhaus Park on Rockledge Street. Check out the Facebook event for more details.
Saturday, June 30
Northside Pet Walk 2018
Meet at Wagsburgh pet store and join this annual family and pet friendly walk from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Check out the Facebook event page for more information.
Yoga in the Park
Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh is offering FREE Yoga in the Park most Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. through September 29 in Allegheny West Park at Brighton Rd. and Ridge Ave. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Dandy Andy: Warhol’s Queer History
Free with Warhol museum admission, this hour-long tour focuses on Warhol’s romantic partners and queer identity. Tour starts at 3:00 p.m. See the Facebook event page for more details.
Sunday, July 1
Sahaja Meditation at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny
Sundays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn to reduce stress and balance your health. Everyone is welcome. Please note: Starting July 7, this recurring event will take place on Saturdays starting at 11 a.m. Learn more via the Pittsburgh Sahaja Meditation Meetup group.
Observatory Hill Flea Market
Five Points Business District of Observatory Hill will host a flea market from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Perry High School. Contact info@fivepointsbdohill.com for more details or check out the Facebook event page.