5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 10-12
It’s the weekend with Veterans Day on Saturday. Here are some ways to spend it.
Parade
The annual Veterans Day parade is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Downtown. It starts at the corner of 10th Street and Liberty Avenue and continues down Liberty Avenue.
Fighter jets from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia will do a flyover. The Grand Marshal will be Marine Corps veteran and former Pittsburgh Steeler John Banaszak. The Plum High School band will perform the national anthem and taps. More than 15 marching bands will also participate.
The parade features groups representing veterans of all eras, military units, civic and youth groups, including the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, and businesses. Floats, military and vintage vehicles and a special recognition of World War II veterans will be a part of the festivities.
Details: pittsburghveteransparade.com
Boat ride
The Gateway Clipper Fleet in Station Square is offering complimentary trips for veterans Friday and Saturday. The Sunset Dinner on Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the Captain’s Dinner Cruise from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday are free for all active duty, reservist and retired military veterans. The Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise is also free. It sails at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Up to two guests can get 50% off a ticket of $30 for an adult and $15 for children ages 1-16.
Details: gatewayclipper.com
‘The Miracle Worker’
Prime Stage Theatre presents “The Miracle Worker” at the New Hazlett Center for Performing Arts on the North Side. Written by William Gibson, it tells the story of a young Helen Keller, who was blind, deaf and struggling to connect. Her teacher, Annie Sullivan, played by Holland Taylor, brings her student into contact with the outside world.
Keller lost her sight and hearing at 19 months due to illness. She went on to become an author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer. She is portrayed by fifth grader Kendall Knotts, who worked with students from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Edgewood.
The two-hour performance includes description for the blind and visually impaired, along with signed interpreted and real-time live captioning for patrons who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a sensory inclusive matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Details: primestage.com
Brew House
“Buttery Spread,” curated by Emma Honcharski and Chas Wagner, encompasses a collection of food-related artworks at Brew House Arts gallery Friday and Saturday on the South Side. Part of the space has been transformed into a reading room with food-related books, zines and magazines.
Organizers want to inspire conversation about what it means to build relationships — to share a meal with a neighbor, or share a book with a friend.
Access to the gallery is free. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Details: brewhousearts.org
Let It Glow
The Waterfront in Homestead is hosting its annual Let It Glow event from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday on West Bridge Street. There will be a holiday character show with the Ice Sisters and their Snowman Friend, carolers and a five-piece party band from You Pick Entertainment. The tree lighting takes place at 6 p.m..
The event is free.
Donations will be accepted for Animal Lifeline, an organization that helps at-risk pets.
Details: facebook.com
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 [email protected].
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