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FRIDAY, JULY 1

Baby & Me Yoga – 10-11am. Hosted by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy in partnership with UPMC Children’s Hospital, at Schenley Plaza. Geared toward children 0-18 months and their adults. Mats, water, lunch provided. Afterwards, story time and carousel rides from 11am-noon. Free event. Text “yoga” to 412-216-7929 to reserve. Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave.

SATURDAY, JULY 2

Lawrenceville Sidewalk Sale – Noon-4pm. Hosted by Lawrenceville Pittsburgh. Business district-wide Sidewalk Sale. May through Aug. Sales, samples, and sips. Re-engage and celebrate the business community. This month coincides with Artist Pop Up Market from 11am-4pm at Radiant Hall (4514 Plummer St), Attack Theatre (212 45th St) and Ice House Studios (100 43rd St), and at Blackbird Studios (3585 Butler St). Details LvPGH.com/ sidewalk-sale.

MONDAY, JULY 4

Waynesburg Lions Club July 4th Celebration –

7am-10pm. Hosted by Waynesburg Lions Club & Community Park. Pancake Breakfast at Waynesburg fairgrounds 7-11am. Lions Club food booth, car show, live entertainment, and at 9:30pm, fireworks at Lions Club Park. Info at e-clubhouse.org/sites/ Waynesburg/.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

Evening Yoga in the Garden – 6:30-7:30pm. Hosted by West Virginia Botanic Garden. All-levels vinyasa flow inspired by nature. All ages. $12/ members, $15/nonmembers. Class packs of ten is $100/members, $115/nonmembers. Tickets and info at wvbg.org. West Virginia Botanic Garden – free and open to the public dawn to dusk. 1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown, WV.

FRIDAY, JULY 8

Restore & Rebalance – 6:45-7:45pm. Hosted by Youghiogheny Holistic Living (YHL) The Mind & Body Boutique. Rebalance & restore the body & mind with Yoga, Reiki, and live acoustic healing sounds by Veruse. $35 at square.link/u/ygX7fLHo. YHL The Mind & Body Boutique, 110 South Pittsburgh St, Connellsville. Info at YoughioghenyHolisticLiving.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

1st Annual Carnegie ArtsWalk – Noon-6pm. Hosted by Artsmiths of Pittsburgh, held throughout the business district in Carnegie, with art exhibits at local galleries, live art demos, art activities, live music, food trucks and more. Info at ArtSmithsPGH.org

SUNDAY, JULY 10

Kid’s Day in Schenley Plaza – Noon-4pm. Hosted by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, sponsored by Eat n Park. Free activities for children (and children at heart) including balloon artist, craft activities, performers, and the PNC Carousel. Registration is not required. Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave. Info PittsburghParks.org. Sacred Sounds at the Salt Cave – 4-5pm. Hosted by Sacred Centered You and Salt of the Earth. Join Leza for a relaxing, powerful meditative experience to cleanse the chakra system, followed by sharing of vibrations and frequencies of the crystal bowls. $45 tickets at SaltOfTheEarthPGH.com/Classes-atsalt-of-the-earth. 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. Human Rewilding – 6-7pm. Hosted by West Virginia Botanic Garden and ecotherapist Adrienne Epley Brown. Reconnect with your wild self and heal your relationship with nature. Most appropriate for adults. $5/members, $15/nonmembers. Tickets and info at wvbg.org. West Virginia Botanic Garden – free and open to the public dawn to dusk. 1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown, WV.

THURSDAY, JULY 14

Restorative Yoga in the Salt Cave – 6:45-7:45pm. Through Dec. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. Revive and restore with awesome and unique combination of restorative yoga and detoxifying salt. Tickets clients.MindBodyOnline.com/classic/MainClass. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray.

Moe Taters and The Gravy Train at Schenley

Plaza – Hosted by Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society, and Charlie Barath Harmonica in coordination with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. The best Western Swing and Vintage Country Music around. Guaranteed to get your boots moving. Cash bar provided by The Porch at Schenley Plaza. No tickets required, tips for the musicians appreciated. Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave.

FRIDAY, JULY 15

Cosmic Immersion – 6:15-7:15pm. Hosted by Youghiogheny Holistic Living (YHL) The Mind & Body Boutique. Reiki infused meditation and cosmic experience focused on expanding consciousness. $22. Tickets at Square.Link/u/fHrHF1b9. YHL The Mind & Body Boutique, 110 South Pittsburgh St, Connellsville. Info at YoughioghenyHolisticLiving.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 21

Story Time in the Garden – 1pm. Hosted by Rodef Shalom Congregation. Established in 1987 as the largest Biblical garden in North America, featuring the river Jordan meandering through from Lake Galilee to the Dead Sea. Featuring specimens valued by the ancient Israelites. Free admission, parking. RSVP: RodefShalom.org/events-1/storytime-in-the-garden-2/form. Info: BiblicalGarden@ RodefShalom.org. 4905 Fifth Ave. Summer Concert Series: Lords of Lester –6:30pm. Hosted by West Virginia Botanic Garden. Lords of Lester, an indie folk Americana band with an Appalachian klezmer sound. $5/members, $15/nonmembers. Tickets and info at wvbg.org. West Virginia Botanic Garden – free and open to the public dawn to dusk. 1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown, WV. Movie Night on the Lawn – 7-10pm. Hosted by Hazelwood Local and Row House Cinema at Hazelwood Green Plaza. Enjoy the movie Encanto with complimentary popcorn and free face painting. Bring family, friends, and picnic goodies! Free, open to the public, free parking. Hazelwood Green Plaza, 4501 Lytle St. Info: HazelwoodLocal@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 22

Summer Fridays at the Frick: No More Dai-

sies – 5pm. Hosted by the Frick Pittsburgh. Pop/ country band No More Daisies performs retro hits with a modern twist, and original songs. Food: Beatnik Sweet Eats and Dessert Truck, PGH Halal Truck, Revival Chili, Revival Pasta, The Café at the Frick. Free. The Frick Pittsburgh, 7227 Reynolds. Info: TheFrickPittsburgh.org.

MONDAY, JULY 25

Forest Therapy Walk – 6-8pm. Hosted by West Virginia Botanic Garden. Join Charlie Yuill, certified nature and forest therapy guide, in forest bathing for enhanced health, wellness, and happiness. Ages 12+. $5/members, $15/nonmembers. Tickets and info at wvbg.org. West Virginia Botanic Garden – free and open to the public dawn to dusk. 1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown, WV. Let’s Restore with Daphne – 6:15-7:45pm. Hosted by Youghiogheny Holistic Living (YHL) The Mind & Body Boutique. Join Daphne for body-melting breathwork, restorative movement, and connection. Experience the true power of your breath. $30 at square.link/u/wWfW41bp. 110 South Pittsburgh St, Connellsville. Info at YoughioghenyHolisticLiving.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 26

Salt Cave Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation

w/Brooke Smokelin – 6-7pm. Hosted by Salt of the Earth, Chakra Yoga Healing, and Vox Lumina. Come relax, unwind with beautiful crystal bowl sound bath in the salt cave. $55. 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

Webinar: Magnificent Moths – 5-5:45pm. Hosted by Allegheny Land Trust. The fascinating biology of moths. Which came first, butterflies or moths? Free event. Join the webinar at us02web.zoom. us/j/89434782794. Info at AlleghenyLandTrust.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 28

Restorative Yoga in the Salt Cave – 6:45-7:45pm. Through Dec. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. Revive and restore with awesome and unique combination of restorative yoga and detoxifying salt. Tickets clients.MindBodyOnline.com/classic/MainClass. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray.

FRIDAY, JULY 29

Rain Day Festival in Waynesburg – 9:50am-9pm. In the 1870s a local farmer claimed it always rained on his birthday, July 29. Begun as a friendly wager, it has evolved into a great festival. Records show that since 1874, on July 29th, in 116 of the last 148 years, rain has fallen. Live music on two stages, arts, crafts, hometown food vendors, contests, kids’ activities, and mascot, Wayne Drop. Start with the National Anthem, and end with fireworks. Info at RainDay.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Nourish the Body Mind & Soul Expo – Sept 24-25. Hosted by Gratzie Ventures at the Monroeville Convention Center. Stay tuned for details.

ongoing events

sunday

Sacred Sounds – 1-2:30pm. 3rd Sun. Hosted by Sacred Centered You and Visions Reiki & Soul Spa. $25. Join Leza for a relaxing, powerful meditative experience, sound immersion with crystal bowls, and individual healing vibrations through the gong. 206 Alexander Ave, Strabane. 724-745-1785. Tickets at Eventbrite. Sunday’s Restorative Rejuvenation – 5-6:30pm. 3rd Sun. Hosted by Morgantown Power Yoga. All levels welcome. Learn to use breath, props, and focused awareness to decrease stress and anxiety in the body and the mind. Compliment your power yoga practice with restorative rejuvenation. $25. 235 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV. Tickets: Clients. MindBodyOnline.com.

monday

Monday Evening with the Wellness Warrior –6:30-7:15pm. Learn about a different health and wellness topic every week. Zoom in at Zoom. us/j/92446493853. Meeting ID: 924 4649. Steve@ WellnessWarrior.coach. 1 Hood Power Hour – 7-8pm. A virtual forum hosted by 1 Hood Power to discuss all things politi-

tuesday

Table-Top Tuesday – 11am-2pm. Hosted by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy at Schenley Plaza. Enjoy a selection of free, classic table-top games through October. Games are available on a first-come basis. Schenley Plaza, 4011 Forbes Ave. Laser Cutting Workshop – Thru Nov. 7-9pm. Meets once a month. Hosted by Prototype PGH. Learn to use the Full Spectrum Muse CO2 Laser at Prototype PGH for etching and cutting. This laser cutter can cut acrylic, fabric, leather, paper, rubber and wood. It can also etch coated metals, glass, and stone. $10 at Eventbrite. 460 Melwood Ave, Oakland. Info: PrototypePGH.com.

wednesday

Tinkergarten – 11am-noon. Through 24 Aug, with Sara Remington at The Space, Greensburg. Ages 18 months to 8 years. Play and learn with others in your community. Live and on-demand sessions available. Resources and at-home activities, family networking. Info at TinkerGarten.com. The Space, Greensburg, 203 Old Rt 30, Greensburg. Yoga and Sound Bath – 7-8:15pm. 1st Wed. With Susannah Azzaro. $25. Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

THRIVE Carmichaels Community Garden

Project Meeting – 6-7pm every 2nd Wed. Hosted by Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA. Attend in person or via Zoom. Fellowship Hall, 101 W South St, Carmichaels. Info: 724-223-5477. Evening Yoga in the Garden – 6:30-7:30pm at West Virginia Botanic Garden. Use breathing techniques to relax, postures to strengthen muscles, and guided meditation to calm the mind, body, and spirit. $12/members, $15/nonmembers. Tickets and info at WVBG.org. 1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown, WV.

thursday

Yoga Classes – 9:30-10:30am. 1st & 2nd Thurs. Hosted by Spruce Street United Methodist Church. All ages and abilities with variations to accommodate health and movement issues, with students sitting or standing next to a chair. Emphasis on meditative practices. Wear comfortable clothing. 386 Spruce St, Morgantown, W Virginia. 304-292-3359. Millvale Weekly Block Party – 5-9pm. May 12Aug 25. Hosted by Abeille Voyante Tea Co,Cousins Lounge and Maude’s Paperwing Gallery in the 200 block of Grant Ave, Millvale. Check the hosts’ Facebook pages for details. Restorative Yoga in the Salt Cave – 6:45-7:45pm. Through Dec. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. Revive and restore with awesome and unique combination of restorative yoga and detoxifying salt. Tickets clients.MindBodyOnline.com/classic/MainClass. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. Sound Bath Thursdays – 7-8pm. Hosted by Harmonic Egg Wellness and Rooted in Sound. Visit us in The Strip’s newest Wellness Center. Gongs and therapy grade Himalayan singing bowls create space for deep meditation and relaxation. $30. Tickets

friday

6th Annual Yoga in the Park Series – 10-11am at Allegheny Commons Park, May 28-August 27. Hosted by Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Free. Meet at Allegheny Commons West near Brighton & Ridge. CounselingWellnessPGH.com. First Friday Walk/Hike – 10-11:30am. Hosted by Allegheny Land Trust at various interesting parks and green areas around greater Pittsburgh. For info on location, focus, and cost go to AlleghenyLandTrust.networkforgood.com/events. 412-741-2750. Friday Family Walk – 10am-Noon. Hosted by West Virginia Botanic Garden. First Friday of every month. Enjoy a short story followed by a walk around the Garden, conclude with a simple craft. Trail accommodates off road strollers. Members/free, $15/donation per family suggested. Preregistration required: wvbg. org or Forms.donorsnap.com/form.

Friday 101 – Carnegie Science Center Fab Lab

Public Workshops – 1-2pm. Hosted by BNY Mellon Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center. Take a crash course in maker technology – learn the basics of 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and more. $30/ nonmembers, $25/members. One Allegheny Ave. 412-237-3400. Register: CarnegieScienceCenter.org.

saturday

Morgantown Farmers Market – 8:30-Noon. Saturdays thru Oct. Wide variety of food and farm products grown and made by vendors within 50 miles of the market. 400 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV. Info: mfmgamanager@gmail.com. 3D Printer Workshop – Noon-2pm. Hosted by Prototype PGH. Learn to use the Elegoo UV Photocuring 3D resin printer. $10 at Eventbrite. 460 Melwood Ave, Oakland. Info: PrototypePGH.com. Prototype PGH – Monthly Open House – Noon2pm, 2nd Sat of the month. Meet with members of our team to ask questions about Prototype and the events, workshops and services offered. Donations appreciated to cover free events and workshops. 460 Melwood Ave, #208. RSVP on our Facebook page. Lawrenceville Sidewalk Sale – Noon-4pm. Hosted by Lawrenceville Pittsburgh. Monthly Business district-wide Sidewalk Sale – May through Aug. Sales, samples, and sips. Re-engage and celebrate the business community. LvPGH.com/sidewalk-sale.

Chakra a Month Workshop Series with Brooke

Smokelin – Thru July. 1-3pm, Sat; 7:30-8:30pm, Wed. Online or in person: sessions recorded. Take a transformational journey of self-discovery, deep dive into self, activate and explore chakras one at a time, learn specific yoga poses and practices for each chakra. 25 CEUs for yoga instructors. Two levels: $385 or $1060. Info/register: Brookesmokelin.kartra.com/page/2022ChakraAMonthONLINEJan-July. Sacred Sounds Healing Meditation Series – 7-8:30pm, 1st Sat through Jul with Visions Reiki and Soul Spa and Sacred Centered You. Explore higher levels of guided meditation using Sound Healing, Reiki, and Self-awareness. $25 at SacredCenteredYou.com/registration. Visions Reiki and Soul Spa, 206 Alexander Ave, Strabane. 724-745-1785.