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Whether it’s their heritage, the arts, or a holiday, Pittsburghers always have something to celebrate. The following is a list of upcoming festivals and/or events. For more information or additional events, call the Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-366-0093 for updates, or visit the website at www.visitpittsburgh.com.
For more information for Laurel Highlands, call Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau at 800-925-7669 or check out www.laurelhighlands.org.
Other bureaus in the region that may be helpful include Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau at 800-527-8941, www.visitmonroeville.com; Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau at 866-856-8444, www.visitButlerCounty.com; and Mercer County PA Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-637-2370, www.mercercountypa.org.
The event dates are subject to change. The phone numbers may be used to verify dates.
FEBRUARY 2009
DINOSAURS IN THEIR TIME—T. REX RETURNS
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland
ongoing
412-622-3131
Tyrannosaurus Rex returns to the museum, but it is not alone. In one of the most dramatic paleontological displays ever constructed, Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s original T. Rex is joined by a second T. Rex, and the two are frozen in a confrontation over the remains of an Edmontosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur.
MUMMIES: SECRETS OF THE PHARAOHS
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Audiences will rediscover the tombs of the great pharaohs of Egypt, examine the mummification process and its role in ancient society, and tour the great civilization of Egypt.
WILD OCEAN
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Each year an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the Kwazulu-Natal Coast. Wild Ocean captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks, diving gannets, and massive bait balls inside and up close on the giant screen.
PENGUIN PREMIERE SHOW
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s four African Penguins! Daily at 1 p.m. Free with general admission. www.aviary.org
GLASS: SHATTERING NOTIONS
Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh
Regional History Center, North Side
ongoing
412-454-6000
Before it was known for steel, Pittsburgh was America’s Glass City. Pittsburgh-produced glass has been used in fine tableware for five U.S. presidents, as tiles for the walls of New York City’s great tunnels, and in searchlights at the Panama Canal.
PITTSBURGH - A TRADITION OF INNOVATION
Senator John Heinz History Center, Strip District
ongoing
412-454-6000
This major (16,000 sq./ft) exhibition at the History Center features hundreds of world-changing innovations—from the Ferris Wheel to the Polio Vaccine, the Jeep, Ice Capades, Big Mac, and more. www.pghhistory.org
RAINBOW LORIKEETS LAND AT THE NATIONAL AVIARY
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
A new walk-through exhibit is being invaded by a flock of 20 Rainbow Lorikeets, fearless and flashy youngsters who consider humans to be an excellent source of entertainment, particularly when they come bearing nectar. www.aviary.org
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER
Spaghetti Warehouse, Strip District
February 6
412-261-6511
Mystery’s Most Wanted presents a night of great dinner, comedy, theater, and Murder! Join us for an all-inclusive show. Contact the Spaghetti Warehouse for more information, or online at www.mysterysmostwanted.com
PITTSBURGH BOAT SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
February 6-8
412-565-6000
Annual display of boats and the latest in watercraft. www.pittsburghboatshow.com
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
February 12-15
412-565-6000
A Pittsburgh tradition featuring automobiles from local dealerships as well as manufacturers’ prototypes of future models. www.pittsburghauto.org
PITTSBURGH HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
February 27-March 8
412-565-6000
See what’s new at over 1,500 exhibits! The show features over nine acres with everything for your home. www.pghhome.com
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