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🍅 Your guide to May in Pittsburgh
May 1, 2024 · Natalia Aldana
It’s May! Let’s celebrate: We made it to the new month 🤩
Pittsburgh may have just wrapped the 2024 NFL Draft, but now it’s on the shortlist to host the multi-day bonanza in 2026. The league sent scouts last year to size up the city’s potential. They’ll announce the winner in May, so stay tuned 👀 🏈
What's CITY Talking About?
Pittsburgh’s 1st Statue of a Woman of Color
A bronze sculpture titled “Flora,” at Highland Park’s entry garden is the newest addition to the city’s art collection. The sculpture, crafted by Pittsburgh artist Marlana Adele Vassar, aims to “provide symbols of progress and possibility,” she said. “The figure is a person coexisting with nature rather than trying to tame it.” [TribLIVE]
Debunked: Biden Was NOT Ignored at Sheetz
After Pennsylvania-native Joe Biden stopped at a Sheetz in Moon last month as part of his election tour, Fox News host Sean Hannity alleged on Facebook that the President was “ignored by virtually everyone.” Meta has flagged the post as false information. Videos and photos have since been shared of residents interacting with he and his team. [Poynter]
- What did Biden order? Our pod team had thoughts about his MTO. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
Kennywood Didn’t File Inspection Report
Park owners haven’t filed an inspection report this year, according to the state Department of Agriculture. Without it, we have even less information as to why the Steel Curtain ride may have closed, which the park announced just before opening day. [TribLIVE]
- What’s going on at Kennywood? On the podcast, we talked about the season pass holder suing over the Steel Curtain. Give it a listen. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
Bonus: Meet the City Cast Pittsburgh Team!
The crew will be at the Women’s Journey in Journalism with Brooke Kroeger event at the Heinz History Center on Sunday, May 5. Kroeger will be discussing her book, “Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism.” The event is presented in partnership with the Women’s Press Club of Pittsburgh (whose president is your one and only, Francesca Dabecco!) Stop by to say hey! [Heinz History Center]
What To Do
Wednesday, May 1
- 🧘 Awakening Yoga by Soul Dimension | 10:30 a.m. - noon | $15 | virtual
- 🪩 Afro Movement Class at Legacy Arts Studio | 6-7 p.m | $5-35 | Homewood
- 🌸 Native Plants Workshop with Allegheny Land Trust | 6-7 p.m. | $10 | Millvale
Thursday, May 2
- 🚲 Operation Illumination at 10th & Penn POGOH Station | 5 p.m. | free | Downtown
- 😍 Artist Panel at Associated Arts of Pittsburgh | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🎷 Jazz Jam Session at De Fer Coffee & Tea | 6-9 p.m. | free | Strip District
- 🏍️ Motorcycle Ride for Reproductive Freedom with Spirit | 6:30 p.m. ride; 9 p.m. benefit show | sliding scale donation | Lawrenceville
- 💄 Drag Bingo at Strange Roots | 6:30-9 p.m. | $24 | Millvale
- 🌟 Astrology & Tarot at Stay Gold Books | 7-9 p.m. | pay as you go | Regent Square
Friday, May 3
- ⚡ Hot Jam: First Friday Open House at Pittsburgh Glass Center | 6-9 p.m. | free | Friendship
- 🍸 Swingin Cocktail Hour at Kingfly Spirits | 6-9 p.m. | pay as you go | Strip District
- 📽️ Unblurred: Open House and Film Screening at Garfield Art Crawl | hourly 6-9 p.m. | free | Garfield
- ❤️🔥 Allies Free for All: Night of a Thousand Divas at Buhl Community Park | 7-10 p.m. | free | Allegheny Square
- 👑 “Sleeping Beauty” at Pittsburgh Savoyards | 7:30 p.m. | $15 | Bellevue
- 🎭 “God of Carnage” at The Theatre Factory | 7:30 p.m. | $20 | Trafford
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Your Guide to May in Pittsburgh
The sun is out, flowers are in bloom, and the City Cast Pittsburgh team has tons of recommendations to help you take advantage of the beautiful weather. From farmers markets to music fests, we’re bringing you the best tips and suggestions for enjoying May in Pittsburgh.
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