WORLD SQUARE RETURNS FOR ITS FINAL FRIDAY

World Square, a new program created by a partnership between PDP and the city's Welcoming Pittsburgh program, brings an international market to Market Square for the final installment this Friday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Shop and enjoy businesses, artists, makers, performers, food purveyors and more from across Pittsburgh's various international and newcomer communities. 

Plus, don't miss diverse entertainment featuring dance, music, and bands on the World Square stage. This week: 
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Hugo Cruz & the Caminos (Afro-Cuban Jazz)
6:00 – 6:45 p.m.: Pittsburgh Samba + Timbeleza (Samba Dancers + Live Band)
6:50 – 7:10 p.m.: Nandanik Dance Troupe (Indian Dance)
7:15 – 8:00 p.m.: Pittsburgh Samba + Timbeleza (Samba Dancers + Live Band)
8:00 – 8:30 p.m.: TBA
8:30 – 9:00 p.m.: Purple Lotus Guzheng (Traditional Chinese Harpists)
9:00 – 10:00 p.m.: TBA

Learn more at WorldSquarePGH.com. 

THE 2019 GREAT RACE RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN

Lace-up your running shoes, because the 42nd running of the Great Race is here! Sunday, September 29, hundreds of racers will be hitting the streets of Pittsburgh for the 2019 Great Race.

The race started back in 1977, when former Pittsburgh Mayor Richard S. Caliguiri established the event as a “community fun run,” and has been a Pittsburgh tradition ever since. Around 250,000 people have participated, making it the largest 10K race in Pennsylvania.

The 10K course will begin in Frick Park at Beechwood Boulevard, and the 5K will start at Fifth Avenue and Atwood Street in Oakland before finishing in Downtown. 

For more information on road closures that will be in effect, or to learn more about the event, click here. 

GALLERY CRAWL

This Friday, September 27, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's quarterly Gallery Crawl returns from 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. 

Explore dozens of galleries, storefronts, and unique public spaces including Boat Trip at Wood Street Galleries, Mutant Media at SPACE Gallery, Los Trompos at Trust Oasis, as well as many more.

While you're out taking in all the Cultural District has to offer, be sure to stop by Market Square for the final installment of World Square, featuring businesses, artists, makers, performers, food purveyors, and more. 

The Crawl is free and open to the public, and more information can be found here.

LAST CALL: SUMMER IN THE SQUARE

Summer in the Square, presented by Citizens Bank and The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, put on free fitness classes, live music, and more in Mellon Square this summer. The season is now wrapping up with their final event, Summer in the Square: Last Call. 

The event will take place Thursday, September 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy food and treats from Atria's, Totopo Food Truck, Mac &  Gold Truck, Graeter's Ice Cream, and the Milkshake Factory, plus drinks available from Mindful Brewing and Atria's. 

And, enjoy live music from Cheryl Ann Hawk and Friends. Learn more. 

APPLE FESTIVAL 🍎

Get into the fall spirit this Thursday, September 26 as Smithfield United Church of Christ hosts their annual Apple Festival.

Held inside the social hall from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., enjoy traditional apple dumplings, apple pie, and apple crisp, along with lunch options including haluski and pulled pork sandwiches. Handcrafted gifts will also be available, with all proceeds benefitting the church's outreach and community efforts. RSVP on Facebook. 

OUT AND ABOUT: "A FEW GOOD MEN" AT PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER
By Colten Gill, PDP Digital & Online Content Coordinator

"You can't handle the truth!" Opening a dazzling 45th season, "A Few Good Men" is now on stage at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, directed by the Public's Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski and featuring a stellar cast that brings Aaron Sorkin's classic play (and film) to life. 

Set in 1986, the cast expertly tells the story of two Marines accused of killing a fellow Marine at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Watching opening night, I was constantly on the edge of my seat as the production went from being laugh-out-loud funny to being riveting and suspenseful. Having Pittsburgh-legend Rocky Blier play the judge was an added bonus, and the pacing made the longer runtime of the show fly by. 

After the show (and an acknowledgment of the real-world military members featured in the ensemble), the audience was buzzing talking about an incredible performance of classic American theater. This is a season opener that you won't want to miss. 

Tickets start at $30. "A Few Good Men" is on stage now through October 13. Learn more.