The following are some events related to the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. If your organization is planning an event related to the G-20 and you'd like to be included in this listing, send information and contact information to seberson@post-gazette.com.

These are upcoming events announced by the Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership. For more information: www.pittsburghG20.org:

Regional clean-up:

Sept. 12: Daylong effort to spruce up the city, coordinated by Pittsburgh Cares. Pick from a list of projects and sign up at www.pittsburghcares.org.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust performing arts events, Katz Plaza, corner of 7th Street and Penn Avenue:

Sept. 17: noon, North Side Urban Pathways School Steel Pan Band

Sept. 18: noon, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dancers; 6 p.m., Global Beats/PUMP Dance Party

Sept. 19: 1 p.m., Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh; 6 p.m., America's Latin Orchestra

Sept. 20: 2 p.m., CLO Ministars; 5 p.m., members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Sept. 21: noon, traditional Indian dance by Spilling Ink Dance Co.; 5 p.m., Brazilian vocalist Kenia

Sept. 22: noon, Pittsburgh Opera; 5 p.m., Jazz by Jevon Rushton Group; 7:30 p.m., Jazz by Sean Jones and Joe Negri, The Cabaret at Theater Square. There will be a cover charge.

Sept. 23: noon, Flamenco artist Carolina Loyola Garcia

Cultural Trust visual arts:

Sept. 11 to Nov. 6: "Soulpurpose: Local Artists Showcase," 709 Penn Gallery, a survey of 15 local artists.

Exhibitions will also take place at the Wood Street Galleries, SPACE and 707 Penn Gallery.

For more information on Trust events, call 412-456-6666 or visit pgharts.org.

Sept. 16: International experts and local CEOs discuss summit issues, sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and RAND Corp.

Sept. 17: Fox Chapel Area High School. Students from across the region will participate in their own G-20 student summit.

Celebrations:

Sept. 17: Welcome celebration by Arrepia,Brasil! for the Pittsburgh G20 Summit, 5-6:30 p.m., Regional Enterprise Tower, 425 6th Ave, Downtown. Includes several presentations highlighting Brazil's culture and presence in Pittsburgh.

Beer Summit

Sept. 22: tasting of six beers from selected G-20 countries, 6 p.m., the Sharp Edge Beer Emporium, Friendship. Space is limited.

Sign up for these three events at www.worldaffairspittsburgh.org.

Day of Service

Sept. 25: If your job or school is closed due to the summit, sign up for a variety of community service projects in other parts of town at www.pittsburghcares.org.

Pittsburgh Day of Service

A collaboration of nonprofit (Coro, Pittsburgh Cares, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Public Allies Pittsburgh), corporate (Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Mullen Advertising, and Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership) and government (Allegheny County Parks) partners.

Sept. 25: Employees and students have the opportunity to volunteer in community service projects in Schenley Park, Settlers Cabin, North Park and South Park. In addition to these areas, a number of nonprofits will be offering supplemental opportunities in locations throughout Pittsburgh, including Global Links and World Vision. Chick-fil-A and Neumeyer Environmental Services, Inc. will provide lunch and T-shirts for volunteers. Schedule: registration 8-9 a.m., introductions and safety briefing 8:45-9:15, 9:30-11:30 Service Project, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. working lunch with Social Innovation discussion.

Lectures/panels/workshops:

Topic: Discover G-20: Who Are They? What Do They Do? Do Their Meetings Make Any Difference?

Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., 412-531-1912.

Sept. 9, 10 a.m.: Professor James Burnham, Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at Duquesne University will discuss the G-20. www.mtlebanonlibrary.org

Topic: Challenges for G-20, presented by The National Flag Foundation, Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland, Sept. 18, 4-5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. 1.888.71.TICKETS or www.challengesforg20.org.

Topic: The G-20: How Will Leading Nations Lead? Great Powers in a Time of Great Change

Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave., Shadyside.

Sept. 16, 7 p.m.: Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee hosts David Shorr, expert on national security strategy, and Andrew S. Weiss, director of RAND Center for Russia and Eurasia. Open to the public; RSVP or inquiries: pajc@pajc.net.

Topic: How will media cover the G-20?

Sept. 21, 7 p.m.: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium, Oakland. Katz Business School hosts discussion on The Post-Gazette's Dan Simpson moderates with panelists including Sharon Epperson from CNBC and Jeffrey Ballou from Al Jazeera. The event follows the "Eds & Meds" media showcase that same day. http://edsmedspittsburgh.org/tours/

Topic:Standing for Free Speech Rights in Pittsburgh

Sept. 21-23 at noon: Poets on the Loose will have an open reading at Commonwealth Place at the entrance to Point State Park. This reading is free and open to the public. More info: ebbortz@gmail.com or 412-231-1581.

Topic: University Lecture Series

Through Sept. 23: Pitt Business G-20 World Tour, lobbies of Mervis Hall and Sennott Square, University of Pittsburgh.

Through Sept. 16: World Wednesdays.

www.business.pitt.edu/g20

Topic: Carnegie Mellon's G-20 Forum: An Expert Preview of the Pittsburgh Summit

McConomy Auditorium,University Center, CMU campus

Sept. 14, 7-8:30 p.m.: What is the G-20 and what is its purpose? What issues will they discuss and what impact will their decisions have? Top Carnegie Mellon faculty and economic experts will address these fundamental questions, and also share perspectives on: the performance of fiscal and monetary policies implemented to stimulate global economic recovery; regulation of international financial institutions; the challenges faced by developing economies; and restarting international trade negotiations. Free and open to the public.

www.cmu.edu/g20

Topic: The People's Summit

Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Panels and workshops at 20th Century Club, 4201 Bigelow Blvd. (Oakland). Sept. 21, 7 p.m-9:30 p.m.: Speakers and panels at New Hazlett Theatre, North Side. Sept. 22, 7 p.m-10 p.m.: 20th Century Club, 4201 Bigelow Blvd. (Oakland).

http://www.peoplessummit.com/page/peoples-summit

Topic: Korean Festival

Sept. 20, 2-7 p.m., University of Pittsburgh, Cathedral of Learning, Commons Room. A free celebration of Korean culture featuring music, dance, food and art.

Topic: Public forum

Sept. 15, 5 p.m.: Stuart Hoffman, senior vice president and chief economist for The PNC Financial Services Group, will explain the global, U.S. and regional issues to be impacted by the G-20 summit. Admission is $2 per person. Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m., Hoffman's presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by The League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh Inc.

Topic: Panel Discussion on G-20

Sept. 23, 3:30 to 6 p.m.: Monumental Baptist Church, 2240 Wylie Ave.

Exploring how G-20 policies affect our communities, and how we can change them. Co-sponsored with Institute for Policy Studies and The Nation Institute. Speakers include: Joseph Stiglitz, nobel laureate economist; Emira Woods, Institute for Policy Studies; Miriam Miranda, General Coordinator of the Fraternal Organization of Afro-Hondurans and representative to the Resistance Front against the Coup in Honduras; Carl Redwood, Jr., Hill District Consensus Group; Rev. John Welch, president, Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN), vp for Student Services and Dean of Students of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Leo Gerard, president United Steelworkers. More information visit www.pittsburghunited.org/g20.

Topic: People's Voices: A Global/Local Exchange

Sept. 24, 3-5 p.m.: Next-door neighbors Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 957 W. North Ave. and Calvary United Methodist Church, 971 Beech Ave.

Discussion circles: The G20 and the Corporate Neoliberal Agenda: Exploring the Root Causes of Migrant Labor Exploitation (Migration/Immigration); Who Pays? Who Benefits?; This is What Democracy Looks Like: Economic Development and Public Participation (Economic Development and Public Participation); What's Happening in our Neighborhoods and Internationally: From the Barrio to Boardroom (Drugs, Crime and Violence); Workers on the Move: Fighting for Sustainable Jobs (Growing Unemployment and the Need for Sustainable Jobs); Global Well-Being: Redefining our relationship to climate and environmental justice (Climate and Environmental Crises); Trading Places: Corporate Globalization and the Free Trade Agenda (Cuts in Public Services and De-regulation); Militarization and War in the 21rst Century (Militarization and War); What world are youth inheriting? (Education & Youth); Impact of the Economic Crises on Women (Women).

6:30-8:30 p.m.: Calvary United Methodist Church, 971 Beech Ave.

Building on the afternoon's discussions, the economic development priorities of the G-20 will go on trial. We'll hear testimony from experts and people who have experienced devastation caused by G-20 policies, and the tribunal will reach a verdict. More information visit www.pittsburghunited.org/g20.

Topic: Voices from Latin America

Sept. 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m.: David Lawrence Hall, University of Pittsburgh (Forbes Ave. on right side of skywalk).

Leaders of the Hemispheric Social Alliance and labor, indigenous and environmental organizations from Mexico, Colombia, Honduras, Peru and Bolivia, will criticize G-20 policies and offer alternative models of development. Speakers include: Benedicto Martinez Orozco, a national officer of the Frente Autentico del Trabajo and Union Nacional de Trabajadores, Mexico; Alberto Arroyo, economist with the Red Mexicana Frente al Libre Comercio, Mexico; Miriam Miranda, General Coordinator of the Fraternal Organization of Afro-Hondurans.; Enrique Daza, coordinator, Red Colombiana Frente al Libre Comercio (RECALCA), General Secretary Hemispheric Social Alliance (HSA), Colombia. More information visit www.pittsburghunited.org/g20.

"Hot Spots: What Comes After Oil," Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 420 Blvd. of the Allies, 412-291-6200

Sept. 14-30: Art Insitute's Downtown Gallery features multinational art-and-design exhibition exploring past, present and future of oil. Also, students at AIP, the American University Dubai and Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates have designed posters for an international exchange. aip.aritinstitutes.edu

Films

Wednesdays in September, 8 p.m.: Thomas Merton Center hosts a free film series this month at Your Inner Vagabond (4130 Butler St., Lawrenceville). Films will be followed by conversation about economic, social, and political issues as they relate to the G-20 Summit. www.thomasmertoncenter.org

March

Sept. 20, 2 p.m.: Planned for Smithfield UCC Church to the Convention Center

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St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland
Sept. 21, 7 p.m.: Interfaith service with Jewish, Christian and Muslim prayers, sponsored by Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania and the Religious Leadership Forum of Southwest Pennsylvania.

St. Mary of the Mount Church, Mount Washington
Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m.: Interfaith prayer service and march for peace, beginning and ending at St. Mary's of the Mount. Includes planting of a peace pole, march down Grandview Avenue with the flags of nearly 200 nations and a prayer service.

Magdalen Chapel, La Roche College

Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.: "G-20 Peace Vigil": La Roche College Campus Ministry and Zen Center of Pittsburgh offer interfaith contemplation, meditation and prayer for peace. Personal intentions for peace may be written and placed on the main chapel altar; cards will be available. At day???s end, they will be offered as part of the Candlelight Service. Hourly readings throughout the day. Cushions, mats and chairs will be provided; silent walking in the Gathering Space off of the Celebration Chapel and outdoors in the Peace Garden. All are welcome. Details: www.deepspringzen.org/PEACE

St. Paul Seminary, East Carnegie
Sept. 24-25: Forty hours of prayer, starting with Mass celebrated by Catholic Bishop David Zubik at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 24. People will pray in shifts around the clock until 10 p.m. Sept. 25. www.cmfpitt.org

G-20 Prixe Fixe Menu

Lucca, 317 S. Craig St., Oakland, 412-682-3310

Sept. 21-26; dinner begins at 5 p.m.: Prix-fixe menus representing the Western and Eastern Hemispheres for $45 per person during the week of the G-20. luccaristorante.com