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SUMMARY:Sounds on the Shore with Melina Bowser
DESCRIPTION:**Due to extreme heat\, this event will be postponed to a later date.** Melina Bowser is a 25-year-old prolific singer/songwriter from Pittsburgh\, PA. With original music compared to artists like Colbie Caillat & Taylor Swift and covers ranging from Harry Styles to Lynyrd Skynyrd\, everyone is guaranteed to enjoy a live performance by Melina Bowser. You can stream Melina’s original music on all music streaming platforms like Spotify\, Apple Music\, and more now. Stay up to date on upcoming shows\, new releases\, and other news on www.melinabowser.com and social media!
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/sounds-on-the-shore-with-melina-bowser/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000
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SUMMARY:Game Night hosted by Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing the games! Come ready to play a familiar game like Ticket To Ride or Catan. Try a one-shot of a Table Top Role Playing Game (TTRPG) with pre-made characters. Nostalgic games like jenga\, uno\, and MASH will be available too.\n\nNo reservations required. \nHugh Lane Wellness Foundation was founded in 2017 to improve the health of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities. We offer a variety of services and resources to our communities\, as well as expert training for organizations to improve their capacity to serve LGBTQ+ clients and staff. Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation is named in memory of Hugh “Huey” Lane. Huey lived in a time where being out and openly talking about HIV were highly stigmatized. Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation strives to address both LGBTQ+ and HIV bias across the many intersections of our communities to create spaces and opportunities for individuals to be their authentic\, courageous selves.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/game-night-hosted-by-hugh-lane-wellness-foundation/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260706T155420Z
CREATED:20260618T160132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155420Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds on the Shore w/ The Laurel Lowlifes
DESCRIPTION:The Laurel Lowlifes are a five-member Appalachian Folk and Americana band based in Pittsburgh\, PA. Celebrated for their dynamic mix of raucous\, foot stomping tunes and soul-stirring harmonies laced with a hint of country twang. Led by powerhouse vocalist Britt Haefeli and supported by Jack Hill (mandolin)\, David Powell (guitar)\, Dan Miller (upright bass)\, and Brenden Beaver (drums)\, they deliver high- energy performances that blend technical Americana roots with engaging folk storytelling. They’ve become a notable presence in the Pittsburgh music scene and continue to draw audiences with their tight arrangement and charismatic live shows. \n 
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/sounds-on-the-shore-w-the-laurel-lowlifes/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260706T162352Z
CREATED:20260611T171241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T162352Z
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SUMMARY:YogaRoots On Location
DESCRIPTION:An embodied raja practice at Riverlife’s Shore Thing. An opportunity for folks to experience YogaRoots On Locations’ exceptional teaching practice of over 30 years in the natural landscape of the North Side \nTransforming lives for over 30 years through embodied organizing\, consulting\, and the practice of Raja Yoga—using breath\, stillness\, and intentional physical movement to shift the body\, regulate the nervous system\, and deepen awareness. Offering integrative practices that support individual and collective wellness\, rooted in communities of accountability and shared responsibility. Grounded in the understanding that harmful systems shape how we live\, move\, and relate\, this work invites a return to presence while imagining and building more humane\, life-affirming ways of being together.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/yogaroots-on-location-duplicate/
LOCATION:Riverlife’s Shore Thing\, 2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260623T145944Z
CREATED:20260623T145944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T145944Z
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SUMMARY:Members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Brass Section
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of music as we welcome members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Brass Section to Shore Thing. \nArts and culture will feature prominently on Riverlife’s Shore Thing this summer\, including this event in partnership with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. This event is part of the Shore Thing Performing Arts Series presented by The Charity Randall Foundation.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/members-of-the-pittsburgh-symphony-orchestra-brass-section/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T180646Z
CREATED:20260617T201406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T180646Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Creative Corps: Light Through Color with La Vispera
DESCRIPTION:Join La Vispera for a hands-on workshop beneath the shade structure artwork they created for Shore Thing. Participants will explore the same materials and techniques used in the installation\, including selecting\, cutting\, and assembling discarded plastics into original artworks to take home. \nWith design options for varying skill levels\, this workshop offers a firsthand introduction to La Vispera’s creative process and sustainable approach to artmaking. \nThis workshop is part of the Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist program series\, presented by Shiftworks Community + Public Arts and made possible by the City of Pittsburgh’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts Programming initiative. For more info\, visit: pittsburghcreativecorps.org. \nAbout the Artist \nLa Vispera is an art collective between Kelly Jimenez and Alejandro Franco\, both Colombian artists who specialize in creating highly crafted works of art using discarded materials. Our repertoire includes stop-motion animation\, photography\, sculptures\, and\, predominantly\, stained glass windows made from single-use plastic. \nAs nature enthusiasts\, we continually strive to bring environmental issues to the forefront of our art. Our stained glass pieces are a testament to our commitment to this cause. Through the use of the material’s translucency and color variations\, we have transformed what is typically a transient and detrimental substance into something of great beauty that we consider worth preserving. \nRegistration is required below.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/pittsburgh-creative-corps-light-through-color-with-la-vispera/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260713T143024Z
CREATED:20260506T142341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T143024Z
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SUMMARY:Bridges and Board Games with Games Unlimited
DESCRIPTION:Bring some friends and enjoy board games with the help of Squirrel Hill’s own Games Unlimited.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/sunset-game-night-with-games-unlimited-june-30/
LOCATION:Riverlife’s Shore Thing\, 2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T210812Z
CREATED:20260618T160034Z
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SUMMARY:*POSTPONED* Sounds on the Shore w/ HUNY XO
DESCRIPTION:*This Sounds on the Shore event is postponed due to poor air quality. We will update this page with any re-scheduled date.* \nBred in New York\, NY and currently based in Pittsburgh (named Person of the Year in Music 2021 by Pittsburgh City Paper)\, huny’s work in music and the visual arts is rooted in exalting Black women & QTBIPOC communities. As a co-founder and the Experience Lead of Honcho’s Queer Fam Fund\, as well as consulting on diversity outreach for other festivals and collectives\, her mission to expand visibility and access in nightlife culture is a through-line in everything she tackles. Beyond PGH\, huny has played NYC\, LA\, SF\, Philly\, Detroit\, Puerto Vallarta\, and Morelos\, MX. Her festival credits include Honcho Campout\, Somos\, Desertopia\, and Bahidora. Referred to as a “rising star” by LA’s Muy Muy Limited and a “Pittsburgh staple” by Resident Advisor\, her sets are best described as highly danceable and genre-defying: club\, house\, techno\, dancehall\, hip-hop…anything with a nasty beat and embedded in Blackness can get it.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/sounds-on-the-shore-w-huny-xo/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260715T191950Z
CREATED:20260611T171929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T191950Z
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SUMMARY:YogaRoots On Location
DESCRIPTION:An embodied raja practice at Riverlife’s Shore Thing. An opportunity for folks to experience YogaRoots On Locations’ exceptional teaching practice of over 30 years in the natural landscape of the North Side \nTransforming lives for over 30 years through embodied organizing\, consulting\, and the practice of Raja Yoga—using breath\, stillness\, and intentional physical movement to shift the body\, regulate the nervous system\, and deepen awareness. Offering integrative practices that support individual and collective wellness\, rooted in communities of accountability and shared responsibility. Grounded in the understanding that harmful systems shape how we live\, move\, and relate\, this work invites a return to presence while imagining and building more humane\, life-affirming ways of being together. \nRaja Yoga Practice: Breathing\, Movement and Meditation  \nPlease register below to secure a priority spot. Walk-ups will be accommodated as capacity allows.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/yogaroots-on-location-duplicate-2/
LOCATION:Riverlife’s Shore Thing\, 2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160006Z
CREATED:20260618T160006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T160006Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds on the Shore with The Colbys
DESCRIPTION:Led by Grammy & Emmy Award winner John Colby (Music Director ESPN ESPYs\, NASCAR Awards) and Bev Rohlehr (Persuasions\, National Jazz Ensemble\, Mel Lewis Orchestra)\, The Colbys are a high-energy\, no two nights ever the same musical experience.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/sounds-on-the-shore-with-the-colbys/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T160115Z
CREATED:20260612T144938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T160115Z
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SUMMARY:A Kayaking Thing
DESCRIPTION:Venture Outdoors and Riverlife have both been dedicated to riverfront activation for over two decades! Join representatives from both organizations on this paddle around the Three Rivers.  Together we will see the landmarks of Pittsburgh’s riverfront spaces. \nThis trip is ASL (American Sign Language) friendly! We’ll be joined by an ASL interpreter for the duration of the event. \nFollowing the paddle\, participants will land at the 6th Street Public Boat ramp (across the river from our dock) and travel to Shore Thing for after paddle fellowship. Paddlers then have the option to return to the Venture Outdoors dock by kayak or depart from Shore Thing. \nTrip Leaders\nTrained Kayak Pittsburgh Excursionists will go over how to use common kayaking gear on land and then will guide the group on the water. \nActivity level\nBeginner – This is a slow paced\, introductory paddle designed for kayakers with little to no experience. If you are hesitant to paddle on the river\, check out our events at North Park or our Beginner River Paddles. \nAge requirements\nAll paddlers are required to be at least 35lbs and 3 years of age. Anyone under the age of 13 MUST be in a tandem kayak with an adult. Each paddler must still have their own ticket. \nDistance\nParticipants can expect to cover roughly 1-1.5 miles on the river. \nWhat’s included \n\nProfessional Guide\nRental equipment if not providing your own\nMeal at Shore Thing following the paddle!\n\nRegistration is required at this link. Space is limited\, and we will likely reach capacity.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/a-kayaking-thing-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260720T185746Z
CREATED:20260612T145223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T185746Z
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SUMMARY:YogaRoots On Location
DESCRIPTION:An embodied Raja practice at Riverlife’s Shore Thing. \nAn opportunity for folks to experience YogaRoots On Locations’ exceptional teaching practice of over 30 years in the natural landscape of the North Side \nTransforming lives for over 30 years through embodied organizing\, consulting\, and the practice of Raja Yoga—using breath\, stillness\, and intentional physical movement to shift the body\, regulate the nervous system\, and deepen awareness. Offering integrative practices that support individual and collective wellness\, rooted in communities of accountability and shared responsibility. Grounded in the understanding that harmful systems shape how we live\, move\, and relate\, this work invites a return to presence while imagining and building more humane\, life-affirming ways of being together. \n  \nPlease register below to secure a priority spot. Walk-ups will be accommodated as capacity allows.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/yogaroots-on-location/
LOCATION:Riverlife’s Shore Thing\, 2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191333Z
CREATED:20260612T151702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T191333Z
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SUMMARY:Write a Thing with Holly Hilliard
DESCRIPTION:This outdoor creative writing class on Shore Thing will dive into the art of experimental nature essays. We will discuss a brief nature essay together and reflect on its unique structure and point of view\, then complete writing prompts to explore three styles of nature writing: documentary\, memoir\, and instructional writing. In this relaxing outdoor setting\, optionally share your work with peers and think about nature in new ways! All skill levels and writing backgrounds are welcome in this adult writing workshop. Bring a notebook and pen! \n 
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/write-a-thing-with-holly-hilliard-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T180836Z
CREATED:20260617T201548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T180836Z
UID:998-1785326400-1785333600@shorething.riverlifepgh.org
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Creative Corps: Pollinate Your Creative Flow with Celeste Neuhaus
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will engage with the river and local ecosystem to discover the interconnections between their creative process\, the act of pollination\, and the element of water. \nThrough writing prompts and guided watercolor explorations participants will be supported through making contact with their creative blocks\, allowing for these blocks to release and metamorphosize into flow. No prior experience necessary to participate. \nEach participant will leave with seeds and seedlings from a local micro-nursery to plant at home to contribute to pollinator pathways. They will also be gifted a watercolor set and sketchbook to paint their ongoing growth. \nThis workshop is part of the Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist program series\, presented by Shiftworks Community + Public Arts and made possible by the City of Pittsburgh’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts Programming initiative. For more info\, visit: pittsburghcreativecorps.org. \nAbout the Artist: \nCeleste Neuhaus (she/they) is a multimodal artist and witch who constellates magic\, ecology\, and healing. Their sculptural objects\, assemblages\, paintings\, and guided rituals vividly materialize the often subconscious interdependencies between the continuum of the somatic – psychological – political – ecological – cosmological. \nShe is the originator of Conjure Creativity: one-on-one sessions and group workshops where she guides participants into deeper embodied alignment with their unique creative process. This work is an offering of service and devotion to the wildness and mystery that ignite and nourish each individual’s inner spark. \nRegistration is required below.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/pittsburgh-creative-corps-pollinate-your-creative-flow-with-celeste-neuhaus/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T204745Z
CREATED:20260618T155911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T204745Z
UID:1000-1785430800-1785438000@shorething.riverlifepgh.org
SUMMARY:Sounds on the Shore with Hoagie Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Hoagie Dreams (the alias of Jarrett Tebbets) is a resident DJ\, producer\, and 15-year mainstay of the Pittsburgh\, PA\, electronic music scene. He is a fixture at the renowned nightclub Hot Mass and the mastermind behind popular local party series like Disco Sunday Disco. \n 
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/sounds-on-the-shore-with-hoagie-dreams/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T153000
DTSTAMP:20260728T205629Z
CREATED:20260714T170939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T205629Z
UID:1075-1785592800-1785598200@shorething.riverlifepgh.org
SUMMARY:Project Trendz: Upcycling Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Project Trendz is an interactive sustainable fashion showcase where creativity meets sustainability. Designers of all ages can register individually or as a team to transform secondhand and recycled materials into a one-of-a-kind wearable look.\nThis year\, Project Trendz is collaborating with the 2026 Party at the Pier: Midnight Metamorphosis\, presented by Peoples\, bringing the excitement of Riverlife’s signature event into the competition. Participants will be asked to design to an “After Hours” theme\, creating imaginative looks that capture the energy\, style\, and spirit of the Party.\nParticipants will have 45 minutes to design and create their garment using the provided materials\, with the option to bring additional supplies to personalize their design. All looks must be created on-site during the event.\nOnce time is up\, each designer or team will present their creation in a runway-style fashion show and share the inspiration behind their design\, the materials they used\, and how they brought their vision to life. Project Trendz celebrates innovation\, creativity\, and the power of giving materials a second chance through sustainable fashion.\nRegister below. The top three winning designers or teams will each receive General Admission tickets to 2026 Party at the Pier: Midnight Metamorphosis\, presented by Peoples\, taking place on August 28. We’d love to see the winners wear their creations to the event and continue the celebration of sustainable style.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/project-trendz-upcycling-community-workshop/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260801T194552Z
CREATED:20260714T171408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T194552Z
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* YogaRoots On Location
DESCRIPTION:*Due to the forecast of inclement weather\, yoga is canceled for Sunday\, August 2\, 2026* \nAn embodied Raja practice at Riverlife’s Shore Thing. \nAn opportunity for folks to experience YogaRoots On Locations’ exceptional teaching practice of over 30 years in the natural landscape of the North Side. \nTransforming lives for over 30 years through embodied organizing\, consulting\, and the practice of Raja Yoga—using breath\, stillness\, and intentional physical movement to shift the body\, regulate the nervous system\, and deepen awareness. Offering integrative practices that support individual and collective wellness\, rooted in communities of accountability and shared responsibility. Grounded in the understanding that harmful systems shape how we live\, move\, and relate\, this work invites a return to presence while imagining and building more humane\, life-affirming ways of being together. \n  \nPlease register below to secure a priority spot. Walk-ups will be accommodated as capacity allows.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/yogaroots-on-location-duplicate-3/
LOCATION:Riverlife’s Shore Thing\, 2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260729T221023Z
CREATED:20260612T143434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T221023Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club hosted by Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation
DESCRIPTION:“Silent” Book Club on the shore! Find a comfy place to read silently for an hour and then share what you are reading with the group in the second half of the activity. Not into paper books? Podcasts\, audiobooks\, knitting\, crocheting\, drawing\, and other silent activities are welcome too.\nNo reservations required. \nHugh Lane Wellness Foundation was founded in 2017 to improve the health of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities. We offer a variety of services and resources to our communities\, as well as expert training for organizations to improve their capacity to serve LGBTQ+ clients and staff. Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation is named in memory of Hugh “Huey” Lane. Huey lived in a time where being out and openly talking about HIV were highly stigmatized. Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation strives to address both LGBTQ+ and HIV bias across the many intersections of our communities to create spaces and opportunities for individuals to be their authentic\, courageous selves.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/book-club-hosted-by-hugh-lane-wellness-foundation/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260719T133915Z
CREATED:20260719T133915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T133915Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds on The Shore with Drew and Mario (DUO)
DESCRIPTION:Drew Sipos & Mario Tierno are two pro musicians from Pittsburgh. Both hailing from the Pittsburgh pop-punk scene and working careers in the music industry\, they’re putting their brains and voices together to create the greatest cover sets humanity has ever seen. Bear witness on the barge!
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/sounds-on-the-shore-with-drew-and-mario-duo/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T123000
DTSTAMP:20260803T182152Z
CREATED:20260717T133642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T182152Z
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SUMMARY:Intuitive Sound + Paint: Youth Pop Up with Tye Clarke
DESCRIPTION:Participants are invited to explore their senses through sound\, movement\, art making. Inspired by pratyahara — the practice of turning attention inward — young people are encouraged to experiment\, express themselves\, and tune into their imagination and emotions through creative play. Facilitators will be present to help guide activities\, though parents/guardians are asked to accompany their children. Activity kits will be provided while supplies last. Participants can work on them on-site in the designated craft area or take them home to finish. \nAll ages welcome; best suited for children ages 5+ \nMeet Tye: chronic sufferer of wanderlust\, Raja yoga instructor\, and lover of all things otherworldly. A multi-hyphenate creative\, experiential designer\, and creative wellness practitioner\, the Pittsburgh native crafts immersive environments\, interactive art\, and experiences that illuminate the intricacies of the human experience. \nHer work explores the power of play and joy as tools for collective and individual liberation\, rooted in the belief that courageous curiosity and creative experimentation help us access the most vibrant\, often forgotten\, parts of our humanity. \nWith a gift for outer vision and a passion for brand strategy\, Tye has helped shape and elevate cultural institutions like Radiant Hall and 1Hood Media. Through her brand\, gooxjy co.\, she works as a creative consultant\, conceptual artist\, and wellness practitioner\, curating brave spaces that foster unapologetic expression\, embodied creativity\, and the intimacy of details.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/intuitive-sound-paint-youth-pop-up-with-tye-clarke/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T161645Z
CREATED:20260714T171455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T161645Z
UID:1083-1786269600-1786273200@shorething.riverlifepgh.org
SUMMARY:YogaRoots On Location
DESCRIPTION:An embodied Raja practice at Riverlife’s Shore Thing. \nAn opportunity for folks to experience YogaRoots On Locations’ exceptional teaching practice of over 30 years in the natural landscape of the North Side \nTransforming lives for over 30 years through embodied organizing\, consulting\, and the practice of Raja Yoga—using breath\, stillness\, and intentional physical movement to shift the body\, regulate the nervous system\, and deepen awareness. Offering integrative practices that support individual and collective wellness\, rooted in communities of accountability and shared responsibility. Grounded in the understanding that harmful systems shape how we live\, move\, and relate\, this work invites a return to presence while imagining and building more humane\, life-affirming ways of being together. \n  \nRegistration is recommended below.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/yogaroots-on-location-2/
LOCATION:Riverlife’s Shore Thing\, 2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T181033Z
CREATED:20260617T201651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T181033Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Creative Corps: Kinesthetic Instruments: Objects for Play and Noticing with Makenzie O’Connor
DESCRIPTION:Kinesthetic Instruments is a hands-on workshop inviting participants to reflect on stagnation and movement through the making of small kinetic sculptures. Using paper\, pliable plant materials\, and waxed linen thread\, participants will tie\, glue\, stitch\, and assemble materials to create objects that respond to wind\, gesture\, and interaction. \nInspired by windsocks used to measure wind\, kites that have long symbolized liberation and connection\, and the playfulness of pinwheels\, these handmade objects become tools for noticing\, connecting\, and imagining. Part sculpture and part instrument\, they invite us to tune into the relationship between body and environment. \nTogether\, we’ll slow down\, pay attention\, and discover how movement can transform the unseen into something visible and shared. \nThis workshop is part of the Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist program series\, presented by Shiftworks Community + Public Arts and made possible by the City of Pittsburgh’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts Programming initiative. For more info\, visit: pittsburghcreativecorps.org.  \nAbout the Artist \nMak is an artist\, designer\, and researcher whose practice centers care-full space-making\, understanding spaces as living systems of exchange between bodies\, materials\, memory\, and meaning. They are drawn toward processes of possibility and approach design as a form of relationship-building\, a way of tending to the invisible forces that shape how people feel\, move\, and orient themselves in the world. \nDrawing from disability studies\, phenomenology\, and feminist design theory\, Mak investigates how environments structure power through their affordances — how they invite\, restrict\, or reshape embodied experience. Their work examines how spatial and material systems can either constrain or expand possibility\, and how design might contribute to more just and equitable ways of dwelling in and moving through the world. \nThrough publication design\, spatial interventions\, environmental graphics\, and material fabrication\, they develop projects that foreground lived experience\, inviting attentiveness\, sensory openness\, presence\, and belonging. \nRegistration is required below.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/pittsburgh-creative-corps-kinesthetic-instruments-objects-for-play-and-noticing-with-makenzie-oconnor/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260719T134030Z
CREATED:20260719T134030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T134030Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds on The Shore with Truth and Rites
DESCRIPTION:Truth & Rites are a Pittsburgh-based roots rock reggae band\, bringing Jamaica’s musical traditions to the Steel City. Known for their authentic rootsy sound and deep commitment to reggae culture\, the band — including frontman Blaise Edwards — are fixtures of Pittsburgh’s reggae scene.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/sounds-on-the-shore-with-truth-and-rites/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260815T194451Z
CREATED:20260714T171512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T194451Z
UID:1085-1786874400-1786878000@shorething.riverlifepgh.org
SUMMARY:*CANCELED* YogaRoots On Location
DESCRIPTION:**YogaRoots On Location for Sunday (8/16) is canceled due to rain in the forecast.** \nAn embodied Raja practice at Riverlife’s Shore Thing. \nAn opportunity for folks to experience YogaRoots On Locations’ exceptional teaching practice of over 30 years in the natural landscape of the North Side \nTransforming lives for over 30 years through embodied organizing\, consulting\, and the practice of Raja Yoga—using breath\, stillness\, and intentional physical movement to shift the body\, regulate the nervous system\, and deepen awareness. Offering integrative practices that support individual and collective wellness\, rooted in communities of accountability and shared responsibility. Grounded in the understanding that harmful systems shape how we live\, move\, and relate\, this work invites a return to presence while imagining and building more humane\, life-affirming ways of being together.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/yogaroots-on-location-3/
LOCATION:Riverlife’s Shore Thing\, 2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260720T131701Z
CREATED:20260720T131701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T131701Z
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SUMMARY:Attack Theatre presents Some Assembly Required: The River
DESCRIPTION:Attack Theatre will premiere “Some Assembly Required: The River”\, an improvisational\, community-driven performance with live music that integrates audience reflections on the environment that envelops the barge\, and community artifacts (objects\, memories and creations that hold significance for the audience) into a dynamic\, site-responsive work. Musicians and dancers will engage directly with the riverfront environment\, creating a unique and ephemeral experience shaped by the individuality and diversity of people and place\, and inspired by the river. \nFounded in 1994 by Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope as a collaboration between two dancers and a city\, Attack Theatre fuses modern dance\, original live music\, and interdisciplinary art forms to create engaging dance performances. We create work at the intersection of art and community\, resulting in productions that are personal\, authentic\, welcoming\, and fearless. Each year\, Attack Theatre connects with thousands of audience members and participants throughout the region\, and has toured extensively throughout the US\, Europe\, and Asia. Collaboration is at the core of Attack Theatre’s creative process\, and the company has worked with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra\, Carnegie Museum of Art\, Quantum Theatre\, Andy Warhol Museum\, Chamber Music of Pittsburgh\, and Chatham Baroque\, among many others. Attack Theatre’s home in the heart of Lawrenceville offers performances\, classes\, and community events\, serving as a hub for dance\, learning\, and creative community partnerships. With a uniquely integrated approach to art and education\, Attack Theatre conducts hundreds of dance and kinesthetic learning programs in school and community settings annually. Learn more about our performances\, classes\, and events at www.attacktheatre.com Simon Cummings (Cellist) Simon J.C. Cummings is an active cellist\, composer and teacher based in Pittsburgh\, PA. After graduating from the Pittsburgh High School for Creative and Performing Arts\, he attended Carnegie Mellon University and received his BFA in Cello Performance in 2008. Mr. Cummings is a founding cellist and composer in the cross-genre cello ensemble\, Cello Fury. With Cello Fury\, Mr. Cummings has composed and recorded three full length albums and toured extensively for the past 17 years. Mr. Cummings currently collaborates with other numerous Pittsburgh based cultural groups as a composer and performer\, such as Texture Contemporary Ballet\, Attack Theatre\, Resonance Works\, Bricolage Production Company\, The Pittsburgh Playhouse\, and Quantum Theatre. In addition to his performance career\, Mr. Cummings is the Strings/Music Teacher at The Ellis School\, an all-ages private school for girls. Mr. Cummings is the director of the Ellis after-school music program\, the Ellis Music Academy\, and maintains a large studio of private cello students at Ellis and in addition to his students at the Pittsburgh Cello Studio. In the summers\, Mr. Cummings co-directs Cello Fury Rock Camp for Strings\, a summer music program that teaches alternative string music to children.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/attack-theatre-presents-some-assembly-required-the-river/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T151129Z
CREATED:20260803T201054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T151129Z
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SUMMARY:Speed Friending\, hosted by Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let friendship sail away! Join us for Speed Friending on Shore Thing. It’s the perfect way to make new connections without any pier pressure. \nIf you’ve ever heard of “Speed Dating\,” this is similar. The only difference is that the objective here is to make friends. There will be structured time for short conversations\, after the community agreements are shared.  Sign-up for Speed friending is limited to 40 people. Participate with an open mind to meet new people and you can share your contact information if you’d like to hang out in the future.\nHugh Lane Wellness Foundation was founded in 2017 to improve the health of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities. We offer a variety of services and resources to our communities\, as well as expert training for organizations to improve their capacity to serve LGBTQ+ clients and staff. Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation is named in memory of Hugh “Huey” Lane. Huey lived in a time where being out and openly talking about HIV were highly stigmatized. Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation strives to address both LGBTQ+ and HIV bias across the many intersections of our communities to create spaces and opportunities for individuals to be their authentic\, courageous selves.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/speed-friending-hosted-by-hugh-lane-wellness-foundation/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260720T173943Z
CREATED:20260719T134015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T173943Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds on the Shore w/ DJ Digital Dave
DESCRIPTION:Vibe curator extraordinaire and one of the most diverse and accomplished DJs in the U.S\, Digital Dave performs at over 300 events annually\, including nightclubs\, radio mixshows\, luxury weddings\, and both professional and collegiate sporting events. Dave’s encyclopedic knowledge of music from hip hop to rock to funk to house to pop\, matched with his creativity and exceptional ability to read a room\, has made him an industry mainstay for the past 20 years. Digital Dave’s nightclub resume includes many award-winning venues such as LIV (Miami\, FL) and Heist (D.C.)\, while the list of artists he’s shared the stage with includes names such as Ja Rule\, Nick Jonas\, Sean Paul\, and Adam Lambert. His radio resume boasts sets on LA’s Power 106\, Shade 45’s Sway In The Morning\, and the nationally syndicated Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. Dave also serves as the in-game DJ for the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers men’s basketball and football teams\, where he’s performed for crowds in excess of 60\,000. In addition to his DJ work\, Digital Dave has also produced mixtapes that have collectively accumulated hundreds of thousands of plays as well as remixes and edits that have gained worldwide notoriety\, receiving support from the likes of Diplo & Funkmaster Flex. Considered an expert in his field\, Dave has been quoted by numerous major websites including BizBash\, SB Nation\, Wedding Wire\, DJ Times & DJ Tech Tools\, and has traveled the country speaking at many of the nation’s top DJ conferences as well as hosting workshops for private companies.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/sounds-on-the-shore-w-dj-digital-dave/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T123000
DTSTAMP:20260717T142439Z
CREATED:20260717T142239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T142439Z
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SUMMARY:jazzjAM in partnership with the August Wilson African American Cultural Center w/ John Shannon
DESCRIPTION:Arts and culture will feature prominently on Riverlife’s Shore Thing this summer\, including live jazz every third Saturday morning of the month. It’s jazzjAM\, in partnership with the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. This event is part of the Shore Thing Performing Arts Series presented by The Charity Randall Foundation. jazzjAM is supported by Citizens. \nJohn Shannon \nWhen it comes to bluesy\, soulful\, straight-ahead jazz\, few American cities swing like Pittsburgh. Guitarist John Shannon\, a Pittsburgh native\, follows in the lineage of George Benson\, Jimmy Ponder\, Joe Pass\, and Joe Negri — masters\, each rooted in Pittsburgh\, who carried the City of Bridges’ singular dialect onto the world stage. \nShannon carries that legacy forward on his debut full-length jazz album\, A Day in Tarifa\, on Jazzbook Records. The organ-trio set features Cliff Barnes on Hammond organ and James Johnson III on drums\, and its originals range from hometown landmarks like “Four One Two” and “Liberty Bridge” to the windswept Spanish coast that inspired its title track. \n“This is actually my debut jazz record\,” Shannon explains. “I’ve put out other records\, but this is the first one where the writing is jazz centric and for a classic organ trio.” The music ties his Pittsburgh roots to southern Spain and his search for sound in nature. It’s both a return home and a new beginning — shaped on the road\, tested onstage\, and distilled into his own voice. \nShannon began shaping that voice early. His debut\, American Mystic (2008)\, was praised for its intimacy\, followed by Songs of the Desert River (2011) and Time Was a Lie (2012). In 2021 he produced State of Mind for Con Alma Records\, capturing Pittsburgh’s scene during Covid. \nHe started guitar at six. By high school he was performing around Pittsburgh\, studying with bassist Dwayne Dolphin\, saxophonist Eric Kloss\, and organist Mike Ross. At Berklee he trained with Mick Goodrick and Wayne Krantz\, alongside classmates Hiromi Uehara\, Bob Reynolds\, Walter Smith III\, and Kendrick Scott. In 1999 he formed Waking Vision with drummer Martin Valihora and bassist Mitch Cohn\, touring Europe before he turned twenty. Soon after\, he stepped in on guitar with Hiromi’s Sonicbloom\, subbing for David Fiuczynski on live dates around the world. \nThrough the 2010s he expanded into new territory: the rock trio theSHIFT’s 7th Direction (2015); SweetPro\, the Reggie Watts-created ensemble behind Louie; Louis C.K.’s film Fourth of July (2022); and his own albums Guitar Improvisations (2018) and Waking Vision’s The Breathing Earth (2023). In 2022 he signed with Jazzbook Records\, making A Day in Tarifa his first statement for the label. \nThough his work spans jazz\, rock\, and film\, Shannon has remained rooted in Pittsburgh. “They call it the Pittsburgh quarter note\,” he explains. “If you don’t swing\, you’re not really accepted as part of the scene.” He points to Roger Humphries — drummer on Horace Silver’s Song for My Father and a longtime mentor in Pittsburgh — and bassist Dwayne Dolphin\, whose credits include Wynton Marsalis and Fred Wesley. For Shannon\, they embody the same working-class\, soulful feel carried forward by Benson\, Ponder\, Pass\, and Negri. \nA Day in Tarifa draws from those roots while opening outward. Tracks like “Four One Two\,” “Liberty Bridge\,” and “Allegheny Current” are grounded in Pittsburgh’s landscape. The spacious\, hypnotic “Marseille” nods to the late pianist and fellow Pittsburgh native Ahmad Jamal. The title track evokes Tarifa\, Spain’s southern tip: “There is an inspiring mystique in Tarifa\, you can see across the water to North Africa ands it’s also the windsurfing capitol of the world\,” Shannon says. Other pieces — “Golden Wave\,” “Sunrise\,” “Star Travel\,” and “Slipstream” — draw inspiration from the sounds of wind\, trees\, and rivers. \nChoosing the organ trio format is itself a statement. Guitar\, Hammond organ\, and drums — rooted in the soul-jazz tradition of Jimmy Smith’s trios and the guitar lineage of Grant Green — remain one of jazz’s most recognizable settings. Shannon leans into that heritage with Barnes’s organ voice and Johnson’s deep-pocket time. “I love the sound of the organ trio\,” he says. “It has such a trance nature to it.” Their interplay gives A Day in Tarifa its identity: straight-ahead and hard-bop in feel\, with the soulful drive that defines Pittsburgh jazz. \nFor Shannon\, the album also reaffirms the importance of songwriting. “All the greats in jazz were also great songwriters\,” he says. “That’s where players develop their sound — on their own music. It’s about the communication of a song.”\nA spiritual strand runs through his work — meditation\, vision-quest\, and engagement with devotional traditions. Ravi Shankar’s Chants of India (1997)\, produced by George Harrison\, remains a touchstone\, echoing his own practice of finding the mystical in sound. \nSince 2019 he has co-owned and curated Con Alma\, one of the only musician-owned jazz clubs in the U.S. He programs local stalwarts alongside touring artists\, fosters a listening-first space\, and works to reawaken Pittsburgh’s jazz consciousness. “Con Alma is more of a vision than a dream\,” he says. In 2021 Esquire named Con Alma one of the “Best Bars in America\,” and through OH! Jazz streaming the club carries Pittsburgh’s sound worldwide. \nWith A Day in Tarifa\, Shannon makes his first full jazz statement. In his hands\, the guitar becomes a bridge — linking Steel City’s swing tradition to his own voice.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/jazzjam-in-partnership-with-the-august-wilson-african-american-cultural-center-w-john-shannon/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260817T192521Z
CREATED:20260714T171533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T192521Z
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SUMMARY:YogaRoots On Location
DESCRIPTION:An embodied Raja practice at Riverlife’s Shore Thing. \nAn opportunity for folks to experience YogaRoots On Locations’ exceptional teaching practice of over 30 years in the natural landscape of the North Side \nTransforming lives for over 30 years through embodied organizing\, consulting\, and the practice of Raja Yoga—using breath\, stillness\, and intentional physical movement to shift the body\, regulate the nervous system\, and deepen awareness. Offering integrative practices that support individual and collective wellness\, rooted in communities of accountability and shared responsibility. Grounded in the understanding that harmful systems shape how we live\, move\, and relate\, this work invites a return to presence while imagining and building more humane\, life-affirming ways of being together. \n  \nPlease register below to secure a priority spot. Walk-ups will be accommodated as capacity allows.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/yogaroots-on-location-4/
LOCATION:Riverlife’s Shore Thing\, 2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000
DTSTAMP:20260812T142937Z
CREATED:20260717T143219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T142937Z
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SUMMARY:The Citizen Science Lab: Oceanography
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to dive into the enormous world of Ocean Life? Oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface and face many hazards. Students will gain an understanding of oceans and the hazards marine life faces. This educational program will explore the theme of Environmental Science and\, more specifically\, focus on Oceans. The exact number of experiments will vary depending on the student’s needs\, abilities\, and behavior\, but we strive for 2-3 unique experiments under that category for a 60- minute program. \nThe Citizen Science Lab brings hands-on STEM to Pittsburgh (and beyond!)\, building real pipelines that take youth from curiosity to career.
URL:https://shorething.riverlifepgh.org/event/the-citizen-science-lab-oceanography/
LOCATION:PA
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