This weekend in the Northside: Wigle celebrates a new “funky experimental spirit,” City Books hosts a Tarot Night with reader and illustrator Molly Wright and the Carnegie Science Center is showing “Jaws” on the Rangos Giant Cinema.
Thursday, August 9
Donation Yoga at Get Hip Records
Join Barbara of South Hills Power Yoga tonight and every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7-8 p.m. for Vinyasa Flow. Class price is donation-based: Suggested donations are $10. For more information, check out the Get Hip website or call 412 231-4766.
Printmaking Open Studio at Artists Image Resource
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m., Artists Image Resource offers a Printmaking Open Studio for experienced screen printers working on short-run projects that can be completed in one evening. A small materials fee applies. More information here.
Friday, August 10
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.
Wigle Whiskey Product Release
Wigle is releasing a new “funky experimental spirit” in collaboration with Rivertowne brewing called “Rivers & Mountains.” Celebrate with them at the Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse & Whiskey Garden from 5 to 10 p.m. and enjoy live music, tacos, and specialty cocktails. For more information and to purchase tickets, check out the Facebook event page.
Renaissance Festival at Threadbare
Threadbare Cider House welcomes performers from the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. A portion of proceeds from cider and sourdough pizza sales goes back to the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. More information available on the Threadbare website.
Saturday, August 11
Bags n’ Blocks Community Cleanup
Join neighbors in Perry Hilltop and Fineview to pick up trash and learn how to safely dispose of sharp items. For a more detailed schedule of the day, visit the Facebook event page.
Allegheny Commons Park Walking Tour
Led by historic preservationist and author Angelique Bamberg, this tour will teach guests about the designs, renovations, monuments and memorials of the park. Walk starts at noon. For more information on ticket prices and how to register, check out the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council website or the Facebook event page.
B. Cherry’s First Annual Book Bag Giveaway in Legion Memorial Park
Featuring DJ Coles, local braiders, barbers, nail techs, food and drinks. From 3 to 9 p.m.
Tarot Night at City Books
Tarot reader and card designer Molly Wright will offer five, nine and 20 minute tarot card readings from 7 to 9 p.m. Charge is $1 per minute. Reservations are suggested: Call the bookstore at 412-321-7323 to schedule your session. More information on the City Books website.
Sunday, August 12
Visit Randyland
Open daily from 10 a.m. to dusk, Randyland is the residence of outsider artist Randy Gilson and, according to its website, “Pittsburgh’s most colorful public art.” Admission is free. Check out the website for more information.
Jaws at the Rangos Giant Cinema
View this classic Steven Spielberg flick on Pittsburgh’s largest screen. Sunday showing starts at 4:30 p.m. To purchase tickets in advance, click here. Call 412-237-3400 or visit the website for additional information.
Urban Impact in Concert
This family-friendly “night of inspiration” starts at 7 p.m. at the New Hazlett Theater. It features the Urban Impact Singers, Jazz Band and Dance Team. Tickets are $10. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
