MEN'S HEALTH

Calendar Of Events

NOTE: Events were accurate at the time the magazine went to press – please call ahead to check for date or time changes. All calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Review submissions guidelines at NaturalAwakeningsSWPA.com or email Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsSWPA.com for more information.

MONDAY, MAY 1

Carnegie Museum of Natural History Reminder: Lights OUT! – Midnight-6am daily, May 1-31. Help the more than 100,000 birds that pass over the greater Pittsburgh area during spring migration by turning off all unnecessary interior and exterior lights from midnight to 6am. Bright lights disrupt the bird’s sense of navigation, drawing them in, throwing them off course, and sometimes resulting in fatal collisions with windows or other objects. The Healing Garden Exhibit – 6-8pm. May 1-7. Hosted by Rodef Shalom Congregation. Drawings of members of the Allegheny Highlands Botanical Art Society that are featured in the 2022 publication The Healing Garden, celebrating the 36th year of the Biblical Botanical Garden of the Congregation. Created in 1986 by Rabbi Emeritus Dr. Walter Jacob and his late wife Irene, the garden introduces visitors to the horticulture, agriculture, and archaeology of Israel. The exhibit is free and open during hours of operation of the Congregation. Biblical Botanical Garden of Rodef Shalom, 4905 5th Ave, Pittsburgh. 412-621-6566.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

New Gardener Orientation Meet & Greet – 5:30-

6:30pm. Hosted by Beechview Community Garden. Orientation for new members. Learn about tools, water access, composting, volunteer opportunities and more. Current members and volunteers welcome. 1229 Rockland Ave.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Rooftop Orchard Planting at Hill District YMCA – 10-11am. Hosted by The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, the Thelma Lovette YMCA, UPMC Children’s Hospital, Macedonoa Family and Com- munity Enrichment Center, and One Tree Per Child. Please volunteer to plant a beautiful green space, fresh food hub, education center. Bring hats, gloves, water. 2124 Centre Ave.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Peter Hess® Sound-Massage Level I – 9am6:30pm. May 6 and 7. Hosted by Rooted in Sound. The Peter Hess method of vibrational healing is like vibrational acupuncture, gently stimulating the meridian points while inducing a deeply meditative state. Prerequisite for certification as a Peter Hess® Sound Massage Practitioner. The goal of Level One is to become familiar with the basic principles, experience the sound massage yourself, and be able to perform it for private/personal use. $490. Information and registration at RootedInSound.com.

Humane Action Pittsburgh Hive Volunteer Day! – 10am-? Hosted by Humane Action Pittsburgh in partnership with Borough Council, a pollinator garden will be installed in a now-formerly vacant lot in Swissvale. Volunteer with your community to plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and flowers, and flowers! Questions? Shannon.D@HumaneActionPittsburgh.org. Swissvale pollinator garden site, 7702 Edgewood Ave.

Mushrooms Workshop and Demo – 2-5pm. Hosted by Flannel Roots Micro Permaculture Farm at Zero Café. Workshop includes lunch samples. Info at FlannelRootsFarm@gmail.com. Zero Café and Market, 790 Tri-County Plaza Suite 101, Belle Vernon. 724-970-8491.

THURSDAY, MAY 11

Paint & Sip Spring Roses – 6:30-9pm. Hosted by Fern Hollow Nature Center. Join award-winning local artist Courtney Lynn in a fun night out with nature and the beauty of Spring. Art supplies provided: BYO friends, snacks, and beverages. 21+ only. $50/ members, $60/non-members. Registration required at FHNC.Org/Sip-Paint-Spring2023. Fern Hollow, 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd, Sewickley.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

Constance Ranson Native Plant Sale – 9am-noon. Hosted by Ohiopyle State Park, Sugarloaf Recreation Area. Annual native plant sale. Perennials, trees, shrubs. No pre-orders. Get there early for the best selection. Sugarloaf Road, OhioPyle. For a list of plants: BaWallace@Pa.Gov.

Make Your Own Soil Sensor – Mother’s Day Edition! – Noon-3pm. Age 15+. By HackPGH. Build a sensor that can help your mother (or mother figure) keep track of soil moisture levels in potted plants! All materials provided (including electronics and custom cases) along with paint and stickers to customize cases. Class cost covers construction of one sensor kit with two participants (student, mother figure). Additional kits may be available for $30, first come, first served. Advance registration required at Members.HackPGH.org/event-5222271. $60/non members, $55/members. HackPGH, 1936 5th Ave.

11th Annual Peaceful Gathering of Hands Community Festival – Noon-7pm. Hosted by Kevin May. A collaborative event to unify diverse groups to create a more peaceful, community-centered city. All-day pot-luck affair. Please bring a dish to share. Kids activities, drum circles, musical jam sessions, and at 1, 2, 5, and 7pm we will form a Giant Peace Circle by joining hands in a sense of community and unity. Raffles and door prizes with a cool variety of prizes from various artists, healers, and local businesses. The gathering is at Shenley Oval. Tickets $10 to $40 at Eventbrite. This is an alcohol-free event. Contact Kevin May, Philopgh@gmail.com. Shenley Oval, 10341 Overlook Dr.

Crouse Run Guided Forest Bath (Shinrin-Yoku)

– 3-6pm. Hosted by Rooted in Sound. As it is known in Japan, Shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing, means ‘taking in the forest atmosphere.’ We combine this preventative health care mode with the sounds of the Singing Bowls in a natural setting to enrich meditation and healing. $55. Information and registration at RootedInSound.com/Event-calendar/. Crouse Run, 2684 Wildwood Rd, Allison Park.

SUNDAY, MAY 14

Yoga for Makers – 10am-noon. Hosted by All Bodies Welcome Yoga. Gentle, accessible yoga class addressing common neck, shoulder, hand, wrist, and low back pain. Movement, breath work, and relaxation in floor or chair yoga. Bring mat and props. Tickets $10 at Eventbrite. All Bodies

Welcome Yoga, 460 Melwood Ave.

Spiritual Sounds – 4-5pm. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. Experience healing with the cleansing and grounding vibrations of crystal singing bowls. Michele incorporates crystal bowls, reiki, and guided meditation into each session. $45 at Clients. MindBodyONline.com/Classic/ws. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

Salt Cave Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation w/Brooke Smokelin – 6-7pm. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. Relax and unwind in the salt cave, bathed in beautiful crystal bowl sound. Enjoy the health benefits of Himalayan salt while on a musical meditation journey. Tickets $55 at Clients.MindBodyOnline. com/Classic/MainClass? Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

Park ‘til Dark – South Park 2023 – 7:30am8:30pm. Hosted by Allegheny County Parks Foundation. Sunrise to sunset – FREE family friendly outdoor activities, capped off with a Pour at the Park – annual fundraising event featuring local brews and bites. Sunrise yoga; Walk & Learn for Older Adults; Bankshot Basketball, Bocce Ball and Bagels with Special Olympics; Farmer’s Market; Mushroom foraging; Trail running; Forest Bathing and more. Point your GPS to 40.320100, -80.006500. Allegheny County Parks Foundation, 724-327-7627.

The Annual National Road Festival (Pike Days) in Scenery Hill – 10am Sat May 20 thru 9pm Sun May 21. Hosted by Scenery Hill, PA. History, music, arts & crafts, food, fireworks, and an authentic wagon train. Commemoration of the first federal road in the United States (built between 1811 and 1837 and known as Route 40 in PA) to establish settlements from East to West. This festival runs along 300 miles of the National Pike. Period clothing, reenactors, shoppes, restaurants, and beautiful scenery. Info NationalRoadPA.org. Village of Scenery Hill, goo. gl/maps/x2cSyWzk7kG2.

Transformational Tones Mini-Retreat (Pittsburgh) – 1-6pm. Hosted by Rooted in Sound. Limit10 people. Peer support coaching and sound therapy help create a map for transformation, find a sense of community, and drop into a space of deep tranquility and peace. Tickets $89. at RootedInSound.com/Event-Calendar/TransformationalTones-Pittsburgh. Rooted in Sound, 209 Commercial Ave. 412-609-8999.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

9th Annual North Hills Food Truck Festival –Noon-4pm. Hosted by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Pittsburgh. Plenty of parking, outdoor beer garden, indoor seating! Come hungry as we pack the church grounds with dozens of the best food trucks in the Burgh. Live music. 800 Avila Court. 412-367-9001.

We Shall Not Be Moved – 2-4pm. Hosted by Pittsburgh Opera at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. A series of tragic incidents finds

5 North Philadelphia teens seeking refuge in the same location where the MOVE organization standoff with police in 1985 ended with an entire neighborhood destroyed and 11 dead – including 5 children. This is a timely exploration of past and present struggles suggesting an alternate future. Tickets $32-$122 at Opera.CulturalDistrict.org/Production/78331/list_performances. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Ave.

MONDAY, MAY 22

Mushrooms Workshop and Demo – 6-8pm. Hosted by Flannel Roots Micro Permaculture Farm at Artisans of Hands & Heart. FlannelRootsFarm@ gmail.com. Artisans of Hands & Heart, 18 W 2nd St, Greensburg.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

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FRIDAY, MAY 26

Murray Avenue Apothecary 16th Anniversary, 16% off Sale – through Memorial Day. Hosted by Murray Avenue Apothecary & LabNaturals, Inc. Woman Owned Compounding Pharmacy Boutique and Holistic Health Apothecary. In-store only on Friday, 26th, then over the weekend online ONLY or through Refill Assistant App. Get it at the App Store or Google Play Store, then enter zip code 15217 and select Murray Avenue Apothecary. No phone orders will be accepted over the weekend. Murray Avenue Apothecary, 4227 Murray Ave. 412-421-4996.

Ongoing Events Sunday

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Thai Cooking Class – 1-2:30pm or 3:30-5pm one Sunday/month thru May. Hosted by Thai Me Up. Learn to make quick, simple, delicious food at home. 10 students/class. $50. Register by calling 412-488-8893 or go to Thai Me Up, 118 S 23rd St. Art as Therapy – 1-3pm. 2nd and 4th Sunday. Hosted by Atithi Studios. Unlock the therapeutic potential of artmaking. All disciplines and levels. Pay what you can to keep this program going. Registration required: AtithStudios.com/programs. The Writer’s Club – 1-3pm. 1st and 3rd Sunday. Hosted by Atithi Studios. Writers of all experience levels explore writing through discussions, feedback circles, prompts, and creative exercises. Pay what you can to keep this program going. Registration required: AtithStudios.com/programs.

Spiritual Sounds – 4-5pm. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. First Sunday each month thru July. Enchanting and energetic healing with cleansing and grounding crystal singing bowl vibrations. Michele combines crystal bowls, reiki, and guided meditation. Tickets $45 at Clients.MindBodyOnline.com/ classic/ws. Salt of the Earth. 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472.

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.

The Poetry Atelier – 6-8pm. 1st Sunday each month. Hosted by The Space Upstairs. A series of sharing writings and writing processes, with writers invited to read their work, workshop their shared submissions, and experiment together in invented group exercises. Open and inclusive respectful forum. Drop-ins welcome. $5 suggested donation.

214 N Lexington Ave. 412-225-9269.

Hatha I Yoga – 7-7:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

monday and more. Designed to support novice and experienced learners. Discounted coffee and pastries at Café Carnegie, and $5 parking. One-time registration fee grants unlimited participation. Scholarships available. 412-622-328. $55/members, $85/non-members. Program Registration@ CarnegieMuseums.org. for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434. friday

Hatha I Yoga – 10-11am and 6:30-7:30pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha II Yoga – 12:20-12:50. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. New lunchtime class with Christianne. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha I Yoga – 1-1:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Movement and Breath Meditation – 1-1:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha II Yoga – 6-6:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Sound Bath Thursdays – 7:30-8:30pm. Hosted by Rooted in Sound at Green Heiress. One of the world’s oldest wellness practices, sound healing creates space for a deep meditative state using gongs and Himalayan singing bowls to send vibrations throughout your body. Registration required, $30 at RootedInSound.com/Event-Calendar. Green Heiress, 209 Commercial Ave.

Hatha II Yoga – 8:45-9:30am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga. org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

1 Hood Power Hour tuesday wednesday

7-8pm. A virtual forum hosted by 1 Hood Power to discuss all things political in SWPA and beyond. A virtual public affairs forum featuring elected officials, policymakers and thought leaders. 617-517-7600. Facebook. com/1HoodPower.

Hatha I Yoga – 8:45-9:30am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Sensory Friendly Afternoon – 1-5pm. Second Tuesdays monthly thru Nov 2023. Hosted by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders and sensory issues enjoy a comfortable and accepting museum experience Lights and sounds are adjusted, there are designated quiet areas, and sensory kits with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, and fidgets are available. Regular rates of admission apply. Info, PittsburghKids.org/visit/accessibility. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way. Beginners Yoga – 7:30-7:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga. org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Mindful Museum, 55+ - 9am-1pm. Hosted by Carnegie Museum of Art. Extensive suite of programs and activities for age 55+. Nurtures mind, body, and soul. Includes art paths, meditation stops, drawing, art, chair yoga, art history, social gatherings, guided tours, exclusive digital content, thursday

Yoga for Balance and Harmony – 1-1:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Harmony Acres Farmer’s Market – 3-6pm. MayOctober. Fresh veggies, wine samples, food trucks. 355 Perryopolis Rd, Belle Vernon. 724-244-7143.

THRIVE Carmichaels Community Garden Project Meeting – 6-7pm every second 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.

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn – 6-9pm. 18 and over. 2nd Wednesday thru November. Hosted by HackPittsburgh. If you knit, crochet, spin, do needlepoint or any yarny craft, join our monthly Stitch & Bitch. Free to members, $2 donation requested but not required. Entry to venue is on Jumonville St. GPS: (40.437892-79.977705). Official address 1936 Fifth Ave. Info@HackPittsburgh.org.

Mid-Week Reset – 7-7:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga. org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Yoga and Sound Bath – 7-8:15pm. 1st Wed. With Susannah Azzaro. $25. Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

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.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online saturday

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.

Morgantown Farmers Market – 8:30-noon. Hosted by Morgantown Farmers Market. Beginning April 29 at Morgantown Market Place, 400 Spruce St, Morgantown WV.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

All-Levels Vinyasa Flow with Sarah – 10-11am. Hosted by Gritstone Climbing and Fitness. Get your Zen on and bliss out with this gentle yet challenging flow. Member/nonmember pricing and packages available. Tickets at ClimbGritstone.com. 1901 Eljadid St, Morgantown, WV.

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 Second 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.

Second Saturdays at the Space Upstairs –8-11:45pm. Hosted by The Space Upstairs. Begun in 2007, Second Saturdays are the signature jazz happenings at the Space Upstairs. Lightbulbs and couches, coffee tables and deconstructed pianos, vivid splashes of light and projection. Poetry scribbled on the walls. Improvisational postmodern jazz dance by the Pillow Project. Different musical guest each month. Modern speakeasy magic and spontaneous art. Proudly a sober event serving several houseinfused waters, specialty iced coffees and seasonal drinks for donation at the Space Bar. $15 at the door. 214 N Lexington Ave. 412-225-9269.