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7 days ago
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Zombies, Comicon, and tasty drinks
It's Friday, and as we do every week, if you're looking for something to do, we've got you covered! Living Dead Weekend It's Living Dead Weekend at the Monroeville Mall. Horror fans from around the world will flock to the site where Dawn of the Dead was filmed to celebrate all things zombie and filmmaker George Romero. You'll be able to hear stories, get autographs, and snap photos with the cast and crew from Romero's movies. It starts today and goes through Sunday. You can get the details on the Living Dead Weekend website right here. Three Rivers Comicon The Three Rivers Comicon is back at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, and there will be cosplay contests, vendors, exhibits, and panels with some of the best in the business. It lasts two days and starts tomorrow at 10 a.m. and goes until 7 p.m., then again on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Kids 8 and under get in free, tickets for kids ages 9-14 are $5, and adult tickets start at $13. Get your tickets and a full rundown of events on their website at this link. Beers of the Burgh Festival Beer lovers, this one is for you! The Beers of the Burgh Festival is back at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Swissvale on Saturday. More than 40 local breweries are taking part, and there will be live music, craft vendors, and food to go along with the brilliant brews. It goes from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Check out more here. Fayette County Fiber Festival The Fayette County Fairgrounds are playing host to the third-annual Fiber Festival. It focuses on all things yarn and fiber. There will be live demonstrations, vendors, and of course, food! It goes from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, and it's free. See who will be there on their website! Anything On Wheels The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum hosts the always-popular Anything on Wheels car and truck show. The show will feature antique trolleys, classic cars, and as the name implies, anything else on wheels. It takes place on Saturday and Sunday - get the details at this link. Bellevue Un-Wined Sip, savor, and stroll your way through Bellevue like you never have before with "Bellevue Un-Wined." You can sip your way through 14 stops along Lincoln Avenue, featuring several different wines, a street market with artists, craft vendors, and more. The sips get started on Saturday at 5 p.m. and they go until 9 p.m. Bonafide Bellevue has all the information you need. Mister Rogers Family Day In Latrobe, the annual Mister Rogers Family Day wraps up on Saturday with a big downtown festival. It goes from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. You'll be able to visit Daniel Tiger, O the Owl, and meet Mister McFeely. There will be pony rides, barrel train rides, an obstacle course, a climbing wall, and a scavenger hunt. It's all free, and you can see the full schedule right here.
CBS News
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
The Home and Garden Show, Vintage Communications Weekend, and Bake It
This weekend there will be a lineup of all new events to attend in Pittsburgh, here's a list of events to check out in the area. Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show This Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show is from March 7-16 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center downtown. The event will have over 1,500 exhibits and luxury home products. There will be different sections to view at the convention center including The Kitchen Idea Center featuring the latest kitchen trends, and the Home Interior Galleries which will feature furniture, accessories, lighting, and more showcased by design professionals. The event is hosted at different times each day and for more information about ticketing and event details be sure to visit the website. Vintage Communications Weekend The Vintage Communications Weekend event will be on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Vintage Communications Weekend will highlight communications technology from the Trolley Era. There will be antique radios, typewriters, printing presses, victrolas, phonographs and more to check out. Typewriting enthusiasts can set up their own machine for the public, and there will be opportunities to use a printing press. A WWII-era Jeep will be on display that features a back-seat command set radio. The event will be $20 for adults, $19 for seniors, $15 for children 3-8 years old and admission is free for children under 3. More information can be found on the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum website. Bake It This baking event will be at the Monroeville Convention Center on Sunday from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. The event will feature live demonstrations and workshops and there will be a chance to sample different baked goods. Although the event will highlight sweet items like pie and cookies, there will be some savory options including bread. Tickets will be $15 dollars, and more information about the event can be found on the GoodTaste! Pittsburgh website.
