5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 17-19
It’s a long holiday weekend for some with Presidents Day on Monday. Here are some ways to spend it.
Auto Show
The Pittsburgh International Auto Show is Friday through Monday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.
There will be a wide variety of vehicles in a non-sales atmosphere. Guests can check out the latest in safety features and take a seat in a sporty convertible, calculate the cargo space of a new SUV, and admire the rugged off-road features of a heavy duty pickup truck.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, children under 6 are free. Monday is half-price admission.
Details: pittautoshow.com
Cupid’s Undie Run
On Saturday, hundreds of people in Pittsburgh will brave temperatures in the 40s and go for a run wearing just undergarments in Cupid’s Undie Run.
The event raises awareness of neurofibromatosis — a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body — and fundraises for research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
The event is from noon to 4 p.m. with the run at 2 p.m. starting at McFadden’s on the North Shore.
Entrance fee is $45.
Details: cupids.org
Tattoo Expo
Baller Inc., Inka Dinka Doo and Inspire Body Art present the Pittsburgh Bleed Black and Gold Tattoo Expo Friday through Sunday at the Sheraton Station Square, on the South Side.
The sixth annual event will feature more than 200 tattoo artists in the industry locally and from across the country for a weekend of nonstop tattooing, art, body piercings and live entertainment.
Hours are 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets will be available at the door for $30.
Details: pittsburghtattooexpo.com
Heinz History Center
“The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era” lecture is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District. The talk will include information on some of the lesser-known history of Black basketball’s trailblazing teams, players and coaches.
The program will be led by Claude Johnson, the founder of the Black Fives Foundation, who has spent decades researching Black basketball history and its impact for his book, “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era.” Johnson will discuss the history of legendary teams from Western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh’s Monticello Athletic Association, Scholastic Athletic Association, and the Loendi Big Five.
The event is free. Registration is required.
Details: heinzhistorycenter.org
Discover the lesser-known history of Black basketball’s trailblazing teams, players, and coaches at “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era with Claude Johnson,” this Friday, Feb. 17.https://t.co/G6XCcHGiL7
— Heinz History Center (@HistoryCenter) February 15, 2023
Vikings exhibit
The Carnegie Science Center recently opened “Vikings: Warriors of the North Sea,” an in-depth look into Norse culture, art, traditions and beliefs.
The exhibition features more than 140 artifacts including jewelry, keys, weapons, silver hoards, brooches, clothing and a full-size replica of a Viking boat. Part of the collection came to Pittsburgh from the National Museum of Denmark.
Visitors can build a Viking ship using a touch screen, test the balance between the blade and the handle of a replica Viking sword, and play a digital version of a popular Viking strategy game that predates the introduction of chess in Europe.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for children 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.
Details: carnegiesciencecenter.org
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