5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 5-7
It’s the first weekend of November and daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here are some choices of how to take advantage of that extra hour of sleep.
Go for a long run
The EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler is at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday.
More than 3,500 participants from 36 states and four countries are expected to participate both in-person and virtually. Each mile will have a Pittsburgh theme and feature favorites such as pickles, pierogis and cookie tables. The course starts on West Carson Street near Station Square. It continues through the West End, North Side, Strip District and Downtown. The finish is in front of EQT Plaza, on the corner of Seventh Street and Liberty Avenue. The race is hosted by P3R.
Details: Pittsburgh10Miler.org
Mix it up
The Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is back.
The vintage and antique shopping event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Nova Place (formerly Allegheny Center Mall) on the North Side.
The fair will feature more than 50 local and regional vendors selling furniture, fashion, home goods, décor, vinyl and more. Masks and proof of covid-19 vaccinations will be required to attend. Children under 12 are exempt, but must wear a mask. An early bird shopping experience is available from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12.
General admission tickets are $6. Children 12 and under are free.
Details: pghvintagemixer.com/
Designer Days
The National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh Section is hosting Designer Days, Friday through Sunday, at Thriftique in Lawrenceville.
The event is the largest fundraiser for the NCJW Pittsburgh Section and supports programming and initiatives that benefit women, children and families, including the Center for Women. Launched in 2013, the Center for Women works to ensure women in the community are able to achieve and maintain economic independence.
Designer labels include Armani, Michael Kors, Tahari, Escada, Lafayette 148, Ralph Lauren, Moschino, Cole Haan, Eileen Fisher, St. John and Stuart Weitzman at a fraction of the original cost.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Details: ncjwpgh.org
Crash the Carnegies
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh will celebrate a shared anniversary with “Crash the Carnegies.” It’s an event that invites people to both locations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Oakland for their 125th anniversary.
There will be free admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, live performances, tours, a buildingwide scavenger hunt, hands-on artmaking, story times, science demonstrations and more.
The two-day event will include a sensory-friendly area, as well as spaces and activities for teens.
Patrons are asked to reserve a timed ticket here.
Masks are required for all visitors over the age of 2.
Details: crashthecarnegies.org
Victorian Radicals
“Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement” opens Saturday at the Frick Pittsburgh in Point Breeze. As decribed by the Frick, “The exhibition explores how three generations of rebellious artists, designers and makers responded to a time of social upheaval and an increasingly industrial world. It explores ideas that preoccupied artists and critics of the period and includes the relationship between art and nature, questions of class and gender identity, the value of the handmade versus machine production, and the search for beauty in an age of industry.”
The exhibit is organized by the American Federation of Arts and Birmingham Museums Trust. It is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Masks are required indoors for visitors over the age of 2. Proof of covid-19 vaccination is required for certain indoor activities.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors/students, $8 for youth ages 6–16. Under 5 and free
Details: thefrickpittsburgh.org
Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement opens this weekend at The Frick Art Museum! Plan your visit to see this exhibition of extraordinary artworks today! https://t.co/A2RZMikJkc
— The Frick Pittsburgh (@TheFrickPgh) November 1, 2021
JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.
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