Cirque in the Strip

 

Have you seen the big blue and yellow tents in The Strip District?  If haven’t heard, the circus is in town! Cirque du Soleil’s trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (circus big top) is currently hosting “Totem,” Cirque’s newest show which traces the evolutionary progress of man from its amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.  If you have never seen a Cirque show, prepare yourself for unparalleled acrobatics and visually stunning effects.  Performances last until June 5th and tickets can be purchased online or at the tent.

‘Chili with the Works’ Arts and Chili Festival

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the 2011 Arts and Chili Festival from 2pm-8pm! The festival will feature chili from the competitors in the “Best in the ‘Burgh” contest, the I Made It! Market, live music on the Town Square stage, a sidewalk sale and more!  So celebrate the break in the rain this Saturday and bring your appetite down to the Southside Works!

Pittsburgh Marathon this Weekend!

The Pittsburgh Marathon begins this Sunday at 7am (6am for walkers).  Registration for the race has already closed, but the race is still in need of volunteers to man the water stations, give medical assistance, and to provide assistance in a variety of other areas.  Racers have 7 hours to complete the course, so expect traffic rerouting until at least 2pm.  For  a map of the race course, check out the Pittsburgh Marathon website.  Cheer on the runners and enjoy free entertainment at various locations throughout the race.  And if you are a runner this weekend, best of luck!

Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 9th! Looking for a great way to treat your Mom this Mother’s Day?  Pittsburgh has several great activities designed to make your Mother feel special and appreciated.  Get a jumpstart this Saturday at 2pm  and admire the beauty and elegance of spring wildflowers, shrubs, and plants with a Family Walkabout at Beechwood Farms  featuring an afternoon tea party as well.  Or celebrate with Mom out on the water aboard the Gateway Clipper dinner cruise featuring a delicious dinner buffet, live entertainment and a complimentary rose for all Moms!  Still looking for that perfect outing?  Find more fun activities just for Mom here.