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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

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PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

JULY

JULY 16 - 17 | FOOD TRUCK FEST Get ready to taste the best food on four wheels! Dozens of the region’s best food trucks will be in attendance, plus live music and entertainment, craft beer and wine, regional artisans and vendors, and lots more. For more info visit: pghfoodtruckfest.com

AUGUST

AUG 9 - 22 | RESTAURANT WEEK Discover the most delicious time of year in Pittsburgh at the annual Winter Restaurant Week! Pittsburgh Restaurant Week seeks to highlight the wide-ranging dining options that the Greater Pittsburgh region has to offer. walk the streets and enjoy special menus from the restaurants that add to the diversity and celebration of the steel city. For more info visit: pittsburghrestaurantweek.com

AUG 19 - 21 | LITTLE ITALY DAYS For four days in Bloomfield it’s all-Italian-all-the-time! Expect lots of music and food, games and activities for the kids, more food and other fun things to do amidst Bloomfield’s unique shops and fine restaurants.For more info visit: littleitalydays.com

AUG 28 | ROCK, REGGAE, & RELIEF We are bringing to downtown Pittsburgh the biggest and best Rock, Reggae and Relief. We are bringing some top notch national rock and reggae acts that will bring an amazing and unifying vibe to downtown Pittsburgh. We can make a huge difference, have an amazing time rocking together and enjoying all our city has to offer. For more info visit: rockreggaerelief.com

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 4 - 6 | RENAISSANCE FEST Take a magical tour through time and legend at the Renaissance Festival. As you wander down the village streets and pathways, experience a A 16th Century Medieval Amusement Park! Ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft and be taken in

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED

TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 27)

by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legges, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods and much more. For more info visit: pittsburghrenfest.com

SEPT 10 - 12 | IRISH FESTIVAL The Pittsburgh Irish Festival celebrates the Irish experience in America. Our “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Festival” has become a springboard for a new cultural awakening of all things Celtic in Western Pennsylvania, the beauty of Irish dance, music, and literature bridges many borders. For more info visit: pghirishfest.org

SEPT 17 - 19 | JAZZ FESTIVAL Don’t miss this soulful weekend with more than 140 jazz musicians. The event will continue the legacy of past festivals and feature legendary jazz musicians from around the world! For more info visit: pittsburghjazzfest.org

OCTOBER

OCT 2 - 3 | APPLE FESTIVAL We’re back! After a long wait you will be able to experience all of your favorites such as live entertainment, unique crafters, homemade brick oven bread, delicious apple crisp and more! For more info visit: hickoryapplefest.com

OCT 16 | BEER & WINE FEST An incredible celebration of the best craft beers, wines, and cocktails all while overlooking PNC Park, the river, and city skyline. With two amazing tasting session options to choose from, wow is Right! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3hJnSpq

OCT 23 | TACO & TEQUILA FEST The region’s best taquerias and taco trucks come together to showcase the best tacos. A day full of great food and drinks, Taco ‘Bout Fun!! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3yvEjMP

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED

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NOVEMBER

NOV 16 | LIGHT UP NIGHT Pittsburgh kicks off the two monthlong holiday season with LightUp Night. Several trees scattered around the city illuminate at different times throughout the night, each giving way to a series of holiday-themed shenanigans. You’ll enjoy multi-genre music entertainment, explosive fireworks and creative ice sculptures that most certainly foreshadow your impending doom as an icicle deep into the city’s winter. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3jZdJb8

NOV 19 - 21 | FILM FESTIVAL Pittsburgh Shorts is quickly becoming a must-attend film festival because we champion great storytelling and offer exceptional content for both filmmakers and audience alike. From the addition of a script competition where we showcase winning scripts in staged reading, to our newest addition this year—a filmmaking conference. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this festival! For more info visit: filmpittsburgh.org NOV 19 - 21 | ARTS & CRAFTS FEST We have over 220 booths on one huge exhibit floor at the new Monroeville Convention Center. A great shopping location for home made, jewelry, clothing, woodworking, candles, soft sculpture, quilts, photography, decorative painting, & so much more. Come explore all we have to offer at this fun marketplace! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3hmS9LL

DECEMBER

DEC 1 - 31 | HOLIDAY LIGHTS Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at Kennywood, when the entire amusement park is transformed into a winter wonderland of dazzling lights. The best place to visit during the holidays in Pittsburgh is Kennywood, without a doubt! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/35DJDCk

JANUARY

JAN 4 - 9 | OKLAHOMA! Stripped down to reveal the darker psychological truths at its core, Daniel Fish’s production tells a story

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

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of a community circling its wagons against an outsider, and the frontier life that shaped America. Upending the sunny romance of a farmer and a cowpoke, this OKLAHOMA! allows the classic musical – and our country – to be seen in a whole new light. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2V6LFIT

JAN 22 - 23 | HOME SHOW At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement - whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. Our events feature a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. More importantly, we want you to be excited for all the fantastic possibilities that come with your project! For more info visit: LINKHERE

FEBRUARY

FEB 12 | CHOCOLATE, WINE & WHISKEY FESTIVAL Enjoy Chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations, from sweet hand-rolled truffles to crunchy S’mores and an amazing selection of bean-to-bar artisan chocolates. More than just a Chocolate Festival, quench your thirst with Champagne, premium wines, and a sip of fine whiskies. Delight your taste buds with this festival! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3qRTcq6

FEB 18 | SCOOBY LIVE TOUR Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold will take audiences on an awe-inspiring journey with a brandnew story based on one of the best international franchises of all time. So come join Scooby and the gang as they explore the lost city of gold! For more info visit: scoobylivetour.com

MARCH

MARCH 1 - 13 | HAMILTON Lin-Manuel Miranda’s sensational musical Hamilton is back on the road. Make sure you’re here to experience this incredible, hip hop-infused biography of Alexander Hamilton, a show that gets at the heart of what it means to be American! For more info visit: hamiltonpittsburgh.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

MARCH 18 - 20 | SPRING MARKET Browse and shop over 150 booths of arts, crafts and pre-packaged food at the area’s biggest Spring Arts & Crafts Marketplace.The North Hall of the Monroeville Convention Center will be filled with unique merchandise including jewelry, embellished clothing, floral designs, functional & decorative wood, soft sculpture, fabric creations, dip & drink mixes, fudge & gourmet chocolates, flavored almonds & nuts, wines and much, much more. Join us in supporting small businesses and find something truly unique for yourself and your home! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3rMpq6V

APRIL

APRIL 7 | FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY is the unauthorized comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at TV’s Friends, celebrating the adventures of your favorite group of 20-somethings as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life and love in 1990s Manhattan. It’s a typical day at New York’s only coffee shop, Central Perk, until an unexpected runaway bride bursts in and kicks the whole gang out of second gear! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2TQorWL

MAY

APRIL 10 | GETTYSBURG FESTIVAL OF RACES The Gettysburg North-South Marathon, Blue-Gray 1/2 Marathon, and 5K always makes for one historic event. Come run this year for a good cause on our beautiful course! For more info visit: gettysburgfestivalofraces.com

JUNE

JUNE TBA | THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL The iconic 10 days of free music and art that make up the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival are back. Live performances return to the Dollar Bank Main Stage in Point State Park with a great lineup. And, the Artist Market will feature 150+ independent artists in four outdoor locations with an additional 200+ more from around the country participating virtually.For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3C7iCpe

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

Date Session Rod Laver Margaret Court Outside Courts Featured Matches

Tue 1/19 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/20 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am – 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/21 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Fri 1/22 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sat 1/23 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sun 1/24 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Mon 1/25 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/26 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/27 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/28 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Women’s Semifinals Night 7:00pm – – 1st Men’s Semifinals Fri 1/29 Twilight 3:00pm 4:00 pm 3:00pm 2nd Men’s Semifinals

Sat 1/30 Twilight 11:00am 7:30pm 11:15am Women’s Finals

Sun 1/31 Twilight 2:00pm 4:00pm no play Men’s Finals

DATE SUN - MAY 23 MON - MAY 24 MON - MAY 24 TUE - MAY 25 TUE - MAY 25 WED - MAY 26 WED - MAY 26 THU - MAY 27 THU - MAY 27 FRI - MAY 28 FRI - MAY 28 SAT - MAY 29 SAT - MAY 29 SUN - MAY 30 SUN - MAY 30 MON - MAY 31 MON - MAY 31 TUE - JUNE 1 TUE - JUNE 1 WED - JUNE 2 WED - JUNE 2 THU - JUNE 3 FRI - JUNE 4

SAT - JUNE 5

SUN - JUNE 6

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

PLAY START SESSION

Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round

Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round

Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round

Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round

Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round

Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round

Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals

Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 9:00 PM Quarterfinals

Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals

Day - 3:00 PM Semifinals

Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

PLEASE NOTE: The Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have decided to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships due to COVID-19 and a concern for public health. The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will take place from June 28 – July 11, 2021. DATE PLAY START SESSION

Mon Jun 28 11:00 AM First Round

Tues Jun 29 11:00 AM First Round

Wed Jun 30 Thu Jul 1 11:00 AM Second Round 11:00 AM Second Round

Fri Jul 2 Sat Jul 3 11:00 AM Third Round 11:00 AM Third Round

Sun Jul 4 Mon Jul 5 Tue Jul 6 Wed Jul 7 Thu Jul 8 Fri Jul 9

– No Play 11:00 AM Round of 16 11:00 AM Womens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Mens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Womens Semifinals 11:00 AM Mens Semifinals

Sat Jul 10 11:00 AM Womens Finals

Sun Jul 11 11:00 AM Mens Finals

2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES

1 Sun 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 2 Sun 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 3 Mon 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 4 Mon 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Tue 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Tue 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Wed 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round 8 Wed 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round 9 Thu 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round 10 Thu 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Fri 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Fri 4 Sep

13 Sat 5 Sep

14 Sat 5 Sep

15 Sun 6 Sep

16 Sun 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Mon 7 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Mon 7 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

19 Tue 8 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

20 Tue 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Wed 9 Sep Night 7.00pm Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu 10 Sep Day 12.00pm Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinals

23 Fri 11 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final / Women’s Final

24 Sat 12 Sep Day 1.00pm Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Final

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