Celebrate Allegheny County's September RAD Days in Downtown Pittsburgh
Photo courtesy of RADworkshere.org
By Olivia Miller
The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) has once again planned a slew of fun (and free) events throughout Allegheny County from September 8th to October 17th. The initiative utilizes half of the county’s revenues from the extra 1% sales and use tax to allow residents to freely enjoy the region’s numerous assets.
In September, here are some ways to enjoy Allegheny County in a new way without leaving The Greater Downtown Area:
David L. Lawrence Convention Center- September 15th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
When you attend a conference or expo at The David L Lawrence Convention Center, you may fail to appreciate the artistic architecture of the building. Discover the history and amenities of the Convention Center during one of their three, 45-minute tours on September 15th. They will also offer free parking at the 10th & Penn garage for all tour goers. Register by calling 412-565-6000.
Little Amal Parade- September 20th 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Join Pittsburgh Public Theatre and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center at the O’Reilly Theatre as they welcome Little Amal, a 12 foot tall Syrian refugee puppet, to Pittsburgh. Little Amal has traveled the world, spreading awareness about immigration.
Pittsburgh Opera at Market Square- September 21st & 28th 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venture down to Market Square during your lunch break for a good meal, some light shopping at the Farmers Market and a show thanks to Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artists.
Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl- September 22nd 5:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Join the Cultural Trust for their quarterly gallery crawl in The Cultural District for a night of thought-provoking art, rhythmic live music, free dance classes, shopping, and comedy shows.
Pittsburgh Opera Rising Stars- September 23rd 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
This event, which takes place at Bitz Opera Factory, gives both the public and Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artists a chance to get to know each other. At the performance, each Resident Artist will perform two arias then come together at the end to perform one aria chosen by the audience. Register for the event here.
City Theatre- September 23rd 5:30 pm, September 24th 7:00 pm
For a limited time only, City Theatre will be performing their newest take on the classic “Wizard of Oz”, called “Somewhere Over The Border”, at a discounted rate. Using promo code RADCITY at checkout, attendees will receive 50% off normal ticket price.
Andy Warhol Museum- September 25th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spend the day browsing Warhol’s eclectic collection of colorful pop art and learning more about his artistic journey all for free. Get your tickets here.
Acrisure Stadium- September 27th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Calling all Steelers fans! Make your way to the former Heinz Field on September 27th for an exclusive, free tour of the facilities including the Steelers Locker Room, Field Level, and FedEx Great Hall. No pre-registration is needed for this event.
Pittsburgh Opera Song Shop Concert- September 30th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Spend your lunch break at the Bitz Opera Factory for this unique event which pairs animations made by Point Park University students with the vocal power of Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artists. Pre-registration is not required, but is encouraged and can be done here.
