While we're definitely ready for fall, enjoy the last few weeks of summer in the Square. Shop at weekly pop-up markets, enjoy some free yoga, or play larger-than-life games and people watch on your lunch break.
Park Ambassador Hours:
May 1 - September 30, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily
Wednesday, September 11
Grab your yoga mat and de-stress from the workday with Yoga in the Square from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. This week, join instructor Laurel Chiappetta from YogaU PGH.
Thursday, September 12
Stop by the Market Square Farmers Market from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., presented by Green Mountain Energy, to grab your weekly produce, fresh flowers, and try new local goods!
Friday, September 13
New this year, World Square takes place from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. After an exciting first week last Friday, Market Square will once again be alive with sights, sounds, and tastes of the international and immigrant communities of the greater Pittsburgh area. Read more about this week below.
Saturday, September 14
In the evening, stop by the Saturday Night Market! Every Saturday through October, from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., shop local artists and vendors and enjoy free live music. This week, on the Pittsburgh City Paper Stage, don't miss live music presented by Weather Permitting.
This week's Night Market is brought to you by
Sunday, September 15
Keep the Sunday scaries away and welcome September at Yoga in the Square from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., with Sunday's class taught by Lauren Zito from One Point One Yoga. Then, keep the weekend going with brunch in Downtown. View a full directory of restaurants here.
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 WORLD SQUARE CONTINUES THIS FRIDAY
World Square kicked off last Friday, September 6, with beautiful weather and a friendly atmosphere as Pittsburgher's welcomed neighbors from around the world.
The new event continues this Friday, September 13 from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Check out new and returning vendors, plus more live entertainment on the World Square Stage.
This week's entertainment lineup:
5:00 – 5:40 p.m.: Geña y Peña (Latin American/Carribbean)
6:00 – 6:45 p.m.: Jemiriye (Nigerian Singer)
7:00 – 7:45 p.m.: Noel Quintana & The Latin Crew (Latino Band)
8:30 – 8:45 p.m.: Naina Kathak (Indian Dance)
9:00 – 9:45 p.m.: TBA
Learn more about World Square at the event website.
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 LOCAL ARTIST'S NEW PROJECT CELEBRATES LITERACY AND IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCES
Next time you’re waiting for a bus, see if you can spot a new public art project that celebrates literacy and immigrant experiences.
The installation, titled “Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?” was created by artist Mary Tremonte and her partners at Literacy Pittsburgh.
The artwork displays colorful portraits of students from Literacy Pittsburgh who have participated in the Office of Public Art’s Residences with Immigrant and Refugee Communities artist residency. The project will be on display on several Port Authority bus lines from now until October 30, 2019. Read more.
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 OKTOBERFEST COMES TO DOWNTOWN AT PENN BREWERY
For the first time, Penn Brewery is bringing their popular Oktoberfest celebration to Downtown at their First Ave. Taproom and Kitchen!
The block party will take place Friday, September 13 from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. on First Avenue. Featuring cold beer and a full bar inside, plus grilled sausages, fruit, and music outside by DJ Breis Gordan outside to celebrate.
Entry to the event is free and is kid-friendly; for more information, visit Penn Brewery's website.
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 EARLY NOTICE: RAD DAYS RETURN NEXT WEEK WITH FREE ADMISSION, TOURS, CONCERTS, & MORE
The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) will be hosting their annual RADical Day events beginning next Thursday, September 19 and running through Sunday, October 13. RADical Days give back to the community through free admission and events at a variety of local institutions.
RAD’s mission is to support and finance regional assets in the areas of libraries, parks and recreation, cultural, sports and civic facilities, and programs. This year marks the 25th anniversary of RAD and to celebrate, they are hosting this year’s events over 25 days. Heads up: while free, some programs require advance registration and may fill up. Register for RAD events here.
Downtown events that RAD will be hosting include free admission to a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert, the Heinz History Center, tours of PPG Paints Arena, and more. See a full list of Downtown events included as part of RADical Days.
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 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON DOWNTOWN
We want to hear from you! The PDP is interested in better understanding your thoughts on the Downtown Pittsburgh experience in order to better direct our services and efforts. Plus, those who complete the survey will be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to a Downtown restaurant. Hurry: the survey is only open through Thursday, September 12.
Take the survey at DowntownPittsburgh.com/Survey.
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Each week we compile a list of places where you can catch some live music in support of our Downtown Sound Initiative. Learn more about the project here.
Bar Oxford:
Live music every Friday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jazz at Andys Wine Bar:
Friday, September 13 - Chantel Joseph from 8:00 p.m. - midnight
Saturday, September 14 - Clare Ascani from 8:00 p.m. - midnight
Market Square Farmers Market:
Thursday, September 12 - Live Entertainment from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Night Market + Concert Series:
Saturday, September 14 - Live music presented by Weather Permitting from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
World Square at Market Square:
Friday, September 13 - Geña y Peña, Jemiriye, Noel Quintana, and more from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Backstage Bar & JazzLive at Katz Plaza:
Tuesday, September 10 - Alton Merrell & Impact from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 13 - Daryl Shawn from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 14 - Carlton Leeper Duo from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Eddie V's:
Monday, September 9 - Maria Becoates-Bey from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 10 - Symmetry from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 11 - George Heid 3 from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 12 - Reggie Watkins Quartet from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, September 13 - Symmetry from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 14 - Alex Peck Trio from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 15 - Alex Peck Trio from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Heinz Hall:
Saturday, September 14 - Gala Concert: A Night in Black and White from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Nola on the Square:
Friday, September 13 - Benny Benack from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 14 - Dan Bubien from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Olive or Twist:
Friday, September 13 - Billy Schneider
Saturday, September 14 - Billy the Kid from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Mike Dunn from 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Redbeards:
Live acoustic music every Thursday from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Stage AE:
Wednesday, September 11 - Bad Suns from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 12 - NF from 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 14 - Starset from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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Coneman Tip of the Week: Third Round of Port Authority's Quarterly Service Adjustments
Port Authority of Allegheny County’s third-quarter service changes officially went into effect on Sunday, September 1, with 11 total bus lines impacted. Using passenger counts by stop and time, customer input, and operator feedback, Port Authority’s Schedule Department continues to tweak schedules on a quarterly basis striving to improve on-time performance and increasing the efficiency of service systemwide. If your bus line is one of the 11 impacted, be sure to go to Port Authority’s website for more information or call customer service at 412-442-2000 for information regarding new schedules and service changes.
19L - Emsworth Limited: departure times and schedules have been adjusted; on weekdays, the route will now serve Penn Station and connect to the East Busway, but will no longer serve Chatham Center on weekday afternoons
21 - Coraopolis: minor schedule adjustments made; service to return to Neville Island
36 - Banksville: travel and departure times have been adjusted throughout the day
52L - Homeville Limited: departure times and schedules have been adjusted; additional trips, both inbound and outbound, have been added
Y1 - Large Flyer: departure times and schedules have been adjusted; bus stops at Century III Mall have been consolidated and the Park-and-Ride has also been relocated to the stop south of JCPenney
Y46 - Elizabeth Flyer: departure times and schedules have been adjusted; weekend service hours have been expanded
Y47 - Curry Flyer: departure times and schedules have been adjusted; weekend service hours have been expanded
Y49 - Prospect Flyer: departure times and schedules have been adjusted; weekend service has been expanded
67 - Monroeville: departure times and schedules have been adjusted; earlier weekend service has been added to better serve the Monroeville Mall
87 - Friendship: departure times and schedules have been adjusted; additional trip added to the schedule
P71 - Swissvale Flyer: new morning and evening trip has been added for weekday service
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