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Guests got a taste of 1930s’ Berlin cabaret scene during Quantum Theatre’s Q Ball benefit at the Butler Street Lofts, Saturday night.
The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh celebrated its 150th anniversary with former second lady Jill Biden, Friday night.
The Twentieth Century Club in Oakland was the venue for Steeltown Entertainment Project’s 2018 Elly Awards Thursday night.
The fifth annual United Way’s Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Awards dinner recognizes corporations and individuals.
The Catholic Youth Association of Pittsburgh celebrated the 45th annual Art Rooney Award Dinner & Auction at the Omni William Penn, Monday
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The annual Champions of Learning Awards Dinner was held at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center Saturday night
The “Alice in Wonderland”-themed After Hours at the Library party for the 21 + crowd drew a crowd to the usually staid stacks Friday night.
Former Steeler Brett Keisel was the honoree for the 20th annual Mel Blount Youth Home Celebrity Roast at Heinz Field Friday night.
Nearly 500 supporters and artists of Persad’s Art for Change benefit made their way to the VIP party Thursday night.
Cuba is in the spotlight at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens “First Taste of Cuba: The Tropical Forest,” debut party.
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Let’s Get Swanky 2: A Great Gatsby-themed party was held Friday night welcoming more than 250 costume-cladded partygoers.
The ninth annual Pittsburgh Service Summit, hosted by Get Involved! Inc., was held on Tuesday night at Carlow University, St. Agnes Center.
Patrons flooded the August Wilson Center for African American Culture on Thursday night to check out the first “Art After Dark” event.
The Mt. Lebanon Junior Women’s Club held a “Mad Hatter”-themed 50th anniversary party on Saturday night.
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The Pittsburgh Opera held its second annual fashion show, “Song of Thrones,” featuring the work of Diana Misetic on March 19.
The 15th annual Glass Slipper Ball was held for 450 guests Saturday night.
The United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council held its 13th annual Wine Tasting event to benefit the United for Women program.
The Humane Animal Rescue held the successful event at the Pittsburgh Opera headquarters on Thursday night.
The Frick Pittsburgh’s members-only opening reception preview party drew more than 700 art lovers to Point Breeze, Friday night.
The Steel Chef Cook-Off featuring Pittsburgh-based celebrity chefs was held on March 12 at the Ryan Arts Center in McKees Rocks.
This year’s Ireland Funds Gala celebrated the life and legacy of Dan Rooney with 500 guests at Heinz Field Club East Lounge, Saturday night.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania’s fourth annual Great Futures Gala, was held at the Sheraton Station Square, Wednesday.
This was a special inaugural gala for the new organization since Wesley Spectrum and Family Services of Western Pennsylvania merged.
The Sarah Heinz House held its annual Steak & Burger Dinner on Wednesday night to honor kids.
Nearly 450 guests made their way to Heinz Field Club East Lounge for the 30th anniversary of the Kidney Gift of Life Gala, Saturday night.
The Kerr Memorial Museum Antiques Show preview has a loyal cadre of patrons who look forward to getting the first look at the offerings.
The Pittsburgh Film Office held its largest fundraiser of the year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown, on Sunday night.
The 125th Birthday Party celebration for The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center had over 500 guests on Saturday night.
The Jewish Community Center of Squirrel Hill held its annual Big Night bash on Saturday.
More than 450 guests made their way to PPG Wintergarden for the16th annual Crushed Grapes wine tasting to benefit Sisters Place.
Carnegie Mellon University held a special party and performance inside the Rauh Theater in the Purnell Center for the Arts on Tuesday night.
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This gala has come a long way from its early inception on Mount Washington; it’s now one of the best attended events of the winter season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation held a new circus-themed event at the PPG Paints Arena, Uptown, on Tuesday night.
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The Year of the Dog was celebrated by the Organization of Chinese Americans at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday. .
The 82nd annual Dapper Dan Dinner & Sports Auction drew 750 guests to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Wednesday night.
The Sen. John Heinz History Center held its annual History Uncorked event on Friday night, this year with a Roaring ’20s theme.
More than 700 guests filed into the Westin Convention Center for the Mardi Gras party on Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix revved up for the Pittsburgh International Auto Show Thursday night.
The 29th annual American Heart Association Ball — “Heart of a Champion” — drew 550 guests to the Wyndham Grand Saturday night.
The Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council held the 30th Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award Dinner on Thursday.
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Natalie Bencivenga's SEEN documents Pittsburgh social life in all its diversity. Beyond the galas, the glitterati and the glamour, it chronicles the way we live today and the people who are engaged in making this community a vibrant place to live.
A Pittsburgh native who has a master's degree in social work, Ms. Bencivenga ran her own online lifestyle magazine for five years. She is broadening the reach of SEEN by expanding the kinds of events the Post-Gazette covers. She also heavily uses social media to engage readers so that even if they can't be at the party with SEEN, they'll be part of the party.
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Apr. 4: An evening with FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera and Paolo Pecchioli; private home, Fox Chapel; 412-281-0912 ext. 225
Apr. 5: Carlow University’s Women of Spirit Awards Gala; Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland; (412) 578-2095
Apr. 5: Phipps’ First Taste of Cuba Debut Party; Tropical Forest, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
Apr. 5: PERSAD’s Art for Change VIP Party; Children’s Museum, North Side
Apr. 5: Ward Home’s Picture This!; Rivers Club, Downtown;
cturner@wardhome.org
Apr. 6: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s 21+ After Hours Event Follows Alice to Wonderland; Carnegie Library, Oakland
Apr. 7: Champions of Learning Awards; Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, Downtown
Apr. 9: 45th annual Art Rooney Awards; Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown
Apr. 11: Good Neighbor Day Awards; Hotel Monaco, Downtown; Invitation only
Apr. 11: Jeremiah's Place 4th Birthday Celebration; Olive or Twist, Downtown
Apr. 12: The 2018 Elly Awards; 20th Century Club, Oakland
Apr. 13: YWCA’s 150th Anniversary Gala with Jill Biden; Wyndham Grand Hotel, Downtown
Apr. 13: Family Guidance’s Annual Spring Gala; Fairmont Pittsburgh, Downtown
Apr. 13: 10th annual Inclusive Voices Luncheon; Fairmont Pittsburgh, Downtown
Apr. 14: Family House Gifting Gala; J. Verno Studios, South Side
Apr.14: 29th annual Central Catholic High School Carnival; Wyndham Grand Hotel, Downtown; mburnett@centralcatholichs.com
Apr. 14: Pittsburgh Action Against Rape: The Teal Ball; Fairmont Pittsburgh
Apr. 14: Quantum Theatre's Q Ball 18: Cabaret Voltaire; Gym at Butler Street Lofts, Lawrenceville
Apr. 14: Contemporary Craft's Out of Hand: Remix; Contemporary Craft, South Side
Apr. 15: Mitzvah Bash; The Westin Convention Center Hotel, Downtown, free to attend
Apr. 15: 14th Annual Victorian Tea; Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory, North Side
Apr. 17: Three Rivers Adoption Council’s 4th annual [UnMask]erade Gala; LeMont Restaurant, Mount Washington
Apr. 18: FAME Scholars Celebration; August Wilson Center, Downtown
Apr. 19: Ecolution Fashion Show; Fairmont, Downtown
Apr. 19: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s Preview Party; Sasha and Chris Heinz’s home, Shadyside, 117 Woodland Road 15232; invitation only.
Apr. 20: City Theatre’s benefit event The New Do; Heinz Field East Club Lounge
Apr. 20:
Maxo Vanka's Cocktails and Conservation; St Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church
Apr. 20: Anchorman – the Legend of an Executive Director, celebrating Douglas Florey: A fundraiser for Laughlin Children’s Center; The Edgeworth Club, Sewickley; L.Dunbar@LaughlinCenter.org
Apr. 21: Allies for Health + Wellness; Pennsylvanian, Downtown
Apr. 21: Wilkins Block Party; Vietnam Veterans Pavilion at Schenley Park
Apr. 22: 22: Duquesne University Women's Guild's 90th Anniversary “2018 Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show”; Duquesne University, Union Ballroom, Downtown
Apr. 24: Pennsylvanians for Modern Court’s Spring Benefit; The Rivers Club, Downtown
Apr. 26: JFilm Festival Opening Night Party; Manor Theatre, Squirrel Hill
Apr. 26: Private opening of Adman: Warhol Before Pop; Warhol Museum, North Side; invite only.
Apr. 27: Pgh Photo Fair Preview Party; Carnegie Museum of Art: Hall of Sculpture, Oakland
Apr. 28: August Wilson Birthday Celebration; 1727 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA; free and open to the public.
Apr. 28: Myasthenia Gravis Association Comedy Benefit; Sokol Club Banquet Hall, 2912 East Carson Street, South Side
Apr. 28: Ingomar Living Waters "Wine into Water,” Roberto Clemente Museum and Engine House 25 Winery, Strip District
Apr. 28: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to Host Cultured Cocktails Event; Benedum Center
Apr. 30: PERSAD’s The Art for Change Art Auction; Westin Convention Center, Downtown
Apr. 30: Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Bon Voyage! To celebrate Ted Pappas; Wyndham Grand Hotel, Downtown
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