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Need a break from the conference?
Choose from a list of activities, museums, archives, restaurants, and more!
List compiled by Interim Associate Conference Planner, Frederick Miller.
Shows & Sports
Time to Act
Time to Act
A world premiere opera at Pittsburgh Opera.
Music by Laura Kaminsky
Libretto by Crystal Manich
Performances are March 6, 7 & 8.
Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry: OFF Broadway
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry: OFF Broadway
Grammy nominated Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry present a special show of music and storytelling featuring R&B/soul-inspired contemporary versions of Broadway hits.
March 5 at Greer Cabaret Theatre.
Ax Plays Brahms
Ax Plays Brahms
Emanuel Ax plays one of Brahms' most personal works alongside a world premiere of a work by Jacob Bancks.
March 6 and 8 at Heinz Hall.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
Our conference hotel is located just steps away from PPG Paints Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team!
Home games are March 5 & 7.
Forbidden Broadway
Forbidden Broadway
A musical spoof that parodies everyone's favorite Broadway hits, presented by Point Park University!
Performances are March 5, 6, 7 & 8 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Museums & Archives
Heinz History Center
Heinz History Center
Located in the Strip District, the Senator John Heinz History Center is Pennsylvania's largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Devoted to the history and heritage of Western PA, the History Center is additionally home to the Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives.
Address
1212 Smallman St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours
Daily, 10am - 5pm
Andy Warhol Museum
Andy Warhol Museum
Located on the Northside, the Andy Warhol Museum tells native Pittsburgher Andy Warhol's story and explores his legacy through the largest collection of Warhol art and archives in the world.
Address
117 Sandusky St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Hours
Wednesdays, 10am - 5pm
Thursdays, 10am - 5pm
Fridays, 10am - 8pm
Saturday, 10am - 5pm
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
A non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts center, dedicated to the celebration of the African American journey and presenting its unique and extraordinary role in the creation of pop culture in America and beyond.
Address
980 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Gallery Hours of Operation
Thursday, 3pm - 6pm
Friday, 3pm - 6pm
Saturday, 1pm - 5pm
Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
August Wilson Archive @ Pitt
August Wilson Archive @ Pitt
The August Wilson Archive resides in Hillman Library's renovated Archives & Special Collections at the University of Pittsburgh.
The collection is open for research. To learn more, click here.
For inquiries, e-mail augustwilsonarchive@pitt.edu.
Areas to Explore
Cultural District
Cultural District
Located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, the 14-square block Cultural District encompasses over 90 retail shops, 50 dining establishments, seven world-class theaters, eight public parks, and art installations and a dozen art galleries.
Strip District
Strip District
The Strip is a foodie heaven with a one-half square mile shopping district full of unique grocers, produce stands, meat and fish markets, and sidewalk vendors!
Market Square
Market Square
Located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, Market Square is a must-see for visitors and locals alike. Surrounded by shops and restaurants, Market Square is a quick trip from the conference hotel and worth the walk!
Food & Brews
Coffee Shops
Coffee Shops
7-Eleven
Located in the hotel
Starbucks
600 Grant St
Einstein Bros. Bagels
436 7th Ave
Dunkin'
601 Grant St
Bruegger's Bagels
531 Grant St
The Speckled Egg
501 Grant St
Bars
Bars
Bigelow Grille Kitchen & Bar
In the hotel
Speakeasy
530 William Penn Pl (inside the Omni William Penn Hotel)
Space Bar
22 Market Square
Biergarten
620 William Penn Pl (inside the Hotel Monaco)
Bridges & Bourbon
930 Penn Avenue
The Commoner
620 William Penn Pl
Il Tetto: Rooftop Beer Garden
942 Penn Ave
The Warren
245 7th St
FL2
510 Market St (inside the Fairmont Hotel)
The Tap Room
555 Grant St
Lunch/Dinner ($)
Lunch/Dinner ($)
Meat & Potatoes
649 Penn Ave
Sally Ann's
136 6th St
Sienna Mercato
942 Penn Ave
Bills Bar & Burger
1001 Liberty Ave
The Eagle
737 Penn AveNick
The Yard
100 Fifth Ave
City Works
2 PPG Place
The Warren
245 7th St
Sly Fox Brewing
300 Liberty Ave #100
Primanti Brothers
2 Market Square
Condado Tacos
971 Liberty Ave
No. 1 Sushi Sushi
436 Market St
Nicky's Thai Kitchen
903 Penn Ave
Lunch/Dinner ($$$)
Lunch/Dinner ($$$)
Bigelow Grille Kitchen & Bar
In the hotel
Arepittas
412-428 Cherry Way
Ritual House
524 William Penn Pl
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
501 Grant St #100
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
455 5th Ave
The Capital Grille
301 5th Ave
Fogo de Chão
525 Smithfield St
The Commoner
620 William Penn Pl
Talia Cucina Rosticceria
611 William Penn Pl
Mezzo at Sienna Mercato
924 Penn Ave
The Terrace Room
530 William Penn Pl
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