More than 31 ways to March through the next month in Pittsburgh
From ice skating to pi day, it all adds up to almost infinite ways to explore the steel city
by Lindsay Patross
March 1, 2019
In like a lion, out like a lamb, so the saying goes. We are ready to March through the next month with a list of more than 31 things to keep drinking, moving, dancing, crafting and dining around Pittsburgh.
Our very first event is a combines several of our Pittsburgh favorites into one winter punch. Join us for a skate date on Sunday, March 3rd. Take a few spins around the rink or sip some hot chocolate, tickets are $8 which includes skates and hot chocolate. Regardless of how you divide your time over the next month, be sure to add our Pie Day party to your calendar on March 14. We will have pie and beer, and we promise it will equal a good time for all.
Friday 3/1
- MUSIC – Princess @ Warhol Museum
Tickets are still available for tomorrow's Sound Series: Princess performance. https://t.co/jdZO2LyQME #Princess #Pittsburgh #music #video #LiveMusic #LGBTQ
— The Andy Warhol Museum (@TheWarholMuseum) February 28, 2019
Saturday 3/2
- FASHION – Lunar Gala @ Carnegie Mellon
Sunday 3/3
- SKATE – $8 Skate Date to Benefit 412 Food Rescue @ MassMutual Pittsburgh Rink at PPG – skate into spring with us at our debut event!
*WEATHER UPDATE FOR SUNDAY*
– Light Snow expected ⛄️
Translation: amazing photo opportunity.
Come skate with us (tix available below) and get your portrait taken by Julie from @passportpgh.
– Hot cocoa from @ZekesPGH
– Hot jams by @InBedByTenPGHhttps://t.co/zWoOxTN2rI pic.twitter.com/4Y0IHRpwEy
— Very Local PGH (@VeryLocalPGH) March 1, 2019
Monday 3/4
- DRINK – Cocktail Class: Whiskey Sour @ Wigle Whiskey Tasting Room
Tuesday 3/5
- PARTY – Official 2019 Northside Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Party! @ Elks #339 – The Northside’s two week long Mardi Gras celebration culminates in an evening of music, food, and fun. Plus, Roger Humphries will be crowned the new king.
Wednesday 3/6
- DRINK – Spork Spring Drink Menu Preview Presidential Pizza Party @ Spork – Bartenders are donating 100% of their gratuities to support employees of Harris Grill Shadyside who have all endured financial hardships after the recent fire.
Thursday 3/7
- PLAY – Strange Roots Bingo Night @ Strange Roots Experimental Ales (Millvale) – With prizes that include T-shirts, growlers, sandwiches, and Twinkies, who wouldn’t want to play bingo at Strange Roots?!?
Friday 3/8
- STORYTELLING – WordPlay @ Bricolage – Everyday folks tell stories set to live, real-time DJ accompaniment.
Saturday 3/9
- LEARN – Guided Tour: Pittsburgh’s Attic From Glass to Ketchup @ Heinz History Center
Sunday 3/10
- DONATE – Empty Bowls Dinner @ Rodef Shalom Congregation
Monday 3/11
- KNIT – Knit Clinic @ Workshop PGH – Workshop’s knitting instructor is hosting a drop-in help session.
Tuesday 3/12
- CATS! – Cat Video Fest 2019 Pittsburgh @ Row House Cinema
Tired of watching cat videos on your tiny phone? Get to @RowHouseCinema for their CatVideoFest on the big screen. https://t.co/kEUEhLhNP3
— TribLIVE.com (@TribLIVE) February 23, 2019
Wednesday 3/13
- CHILL – Hip-Hop & Chill @ Spirit Lodge
Thursday 3/14
- PIE – SAVE THE DATE! We’re having a pie day party. More details to come! @ East End Brewing
Friday 3/15
- FISH FRY – Friday Fish Fry @ Nancy’s Revival
Saturday 3/16
- KIDS – The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show @ Byham Theater
Sunday 3/17
- SHOP – Bag It Up! Pittsburgh Artists Seconds Sale @ Ace Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtlaaWvh-FZ/
Monday 3/18
- PLAY – Monday Night Dodgeball @ Ace Hotel
Tuesday 3/19
- RUN – Tuesday Night Trail Runs @ 3 Rivers Outdoor Company
Wednesday 3/20
- HIKE – Full Moon Hike @ Riverview Park -Hike through Riverview Park, using only the moon to guide you
Thursday 3/21
- SEE – Faces of Wo/Men @ Carnegie Mellon University
Friday 3/22
- MAKE – 21+ Night: Kimchi Workshop @ Assemble – Learn how to ferment your own kimchi
Saturday 3/23
- DANCE – Honky-Tonk Jukebox @ Elks #339 – A monthly dance-hall style concert performance hosted by Jon Bindley of Bindley Hardware Co. Come for the Willie, stay for the Merle.
Sunday 3/24
- DANCE – West Philadelphia Orchestra @ Cattivo – Can’t wait for Pittonkatonk in May? WPO’s Balkan-influced brass gets the dance party started this March.
Monday 3/25
- YOGA – Manic Monday Yoga @ deFER Coffee & Tea – A yoga class food and a drink from deFER for $25.
Tuesday 3/26
- MUSIC – Bit Brigade performs Mega Man III w/ Double Ferrari & Dethlehem @ Spirit
Wednesday 3/27
- DRINK – March Milkshakes @ Wigle Whiskey
Thursday 3/28
- STITCH – Nature Scape Stitching @ 3 Rivers Outdoor Company
Friday 3/29
- DRINK – Cocktail Classic @ The Pennsylvanian – 20 of the city’s best bars and bartenders to shake, stir, and sling their finest libations.
Saturday 3/30
- DANCE – Emo/Pop Punk Pajama Party @ The Smiling Moose
Sunday 3/31
- MOVE – Pay what you want Tai Chi @ Frick Environmental Center
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