🎃 Halloweekend fun in Pittsburgh

5 Years Since the Synagogue Attack

Today marks five years since a white supremist attacked a synagogue in Squirrel Hill, killing 11 worshipers from three congregations — Tree of Life, New Light, and Dor Hadash. Pittsburghers are honoring their memories by calling for gun reform, gathering for a commemoration ceremony, and hosting volunteer opportunities:

• Today at 8, 9, and 10 a.m.: Study Torah with Jewish leaders.
• Today at 3 p.m.: Gather at a commemoration ceremony at Schenley Park. Students and musicians will play violins saved during the Holocaust.
• Sunday: Volunteer for blood drives, stone paintings, cemetery clean-ups, packing books for the Pittsburgh Prison Book Project, and baking at Family House. [90.5 WESA]

💛 It’s not an easy day for the community. Hear Maggie Feinstein, director of the 10.27 Healing Partnership, share ways to process heavy emotions and honor the memories of those we lost. [🎧City Cast Pittsburgh]

Could E-Scooters Make A Comeback?

Pittsburgh’s two-year SPIN pilot program ended in July, but the scooters could soon return. Despite a lawsuit filed against the city by people injured on rental scooters, the PA House of Representatives passed legislation that will force Pittsburgh to run another year-long pilot program starting Dec. 31. [NEXTpittsburgh]

• 🛴 E-scooters can be a barrier for people with disabilities who rely on Pittsburgh’s sidewalks. Here’s what you should know about the pilot program. [🎧City Cast Pittsburgh]

Sister Bridges Are Shining!

The Roberto Clemente, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson bridges connecting Downtown to the North Side are primed to shine by Light Up Night, Nov. 18. The $6 million programmable lighting system can change colors for holidays and sports games. Check out the first look. [Pittsburgh Union Progress]

🎥 Black Bottom Film Festival | Friday-Sunday | Various Times

Celebrate trailblazing Black filmmakers with screenings, panel discussions, and workshops at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. [$20-30, Downtown]

📼 Video Halloween Pop-Up | Friday-Saturday | 4 & 12 p.m.

Alternate Histories is turning its studio into a retro VHS video store with 1980s horror tapes, posters, buttons, and more for sale. [free, Greenfield]

🍻 Prost to the Ghost | Friday-Sunday | 6 p.m.

Head to Penn Brewery for brews, live music, s’mores, a pig roast, horse-drawn fall wagon rides, pumpkin carving demos, and more. [Various costs for ticketed activities, Troy Hill]

🚲 Bike or Treat | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Go on a POGOH bike adventure, then head to East End Brewing for an afterparty with prizes, pizza, beer, and candy. [$7, Larimer]

🎞️ The Silence of the Lambs Night | Saturday | Various Times

See a replica cage and movie stills, take a selfie with Hannibal and Clarice reenactors, hear from the owner of Buffalo Bill’s house in Perryopolis, and more at a full day of festivities at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. [$25, Oakland]

🛍️ Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer | Saturday | 4 & 12 p.m.

Find fashion, housewares, furniture, and more at a massive vintage and antiques fair at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. [$5-20, Downtown]

👻 Spirits of Halloween | Saturday | 7-11 p.m.

Sip on three complimentary craft cocktails at Dr. Tumblety's Storyville Lounge while you get a tarot reading. [$60, Allentown]

🌕 Spirit's Annual Halloween Bash | Saturday | 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Wear your best costume for the contest, enjoy free pizza, and dance all night to local acts. [$20-25, Lawrenceville]

🇨🇳 Stories from Pittsburgh’s Chinatown | Sunday | 2-4 p.m.

Join the Heinz History Center for film screenings and a panel discussion celebrating the history and legacy of Pittsburgh’s lost Chinatown. [free, Strip District]

• Can’t make it? Learn about what happened to the Downtown neighborhood. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🎃 Pups & Pumpkins | Monday | 12-6 p.m.

Take your dog to Trax Farms’ pumpkin patch for a photo op. [$20 per car, Finleyville]

Chipped Ham Costumes, Pgh Horror Films & Creepy Local Lore

I’m on the mic with host Megan Harris and lead producer Mallory Falk to share local lore, extremely insider-y Pittsburgh costume ideas, and our recommendations for lesser-known horror films shot around the city.