Pittsburgh Events – Page 2

Join us for a special evening celebrating you and your invaluable contributions to our community!

Discover resources specifically designed for classrooms and learn about the many opportunities that the History Center offers you and your students. Engage with our handling collection, explore five floors of award-winning exhibitions, and connect with the History Center Learning Team to learn how you can bring history to life in your classroom.

Enjoy light refreshments and cocktails as you mingle with fellow teachers and learn more about our offerings!

The open house is free for educators with advance registration.

Lighting Basics is an introductory course that provides students with an insight into the fundamentals of lighting for live events, video, and livestreaming. This 4-week course will give an overview of color theory, basic lighting fixtures, and consoles laying the foundation for your exploration into lighting.

This class is a perfect intro class for those looking to break into theatrical lighting or audio technicians who find themselves running lighting in small venues.

Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays for four weeks from 6PM-8PM in the Tech25 Warehouse
Class dates: 9/9, 9/11, 9/16, 9/18, 9/23, 9/25, 9/30, 10/2

Tech25’s Live Sound I program is for those who are interested in working professionally in the live sound industry as a front-of-house engineer, monitor engineer, stagehand, and more. You will learn how to set up sound systems and stages, use mixing consoles to mix and route audio signals, work with professional musicians, artists, and production crews, and dive deeper into the world of live sound engineering.

Commit to the full program and earn a Certificate of Attendance, equipping you with the skills and knowledge for entry-level roles in the live events industry.

Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks
Mondays 5:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesdays 5:00pm-8:00pm
Class dates: 9/8, 9/10, 9/15, 9/17, 9/22, 9/24, 9/29, 10/1

Come out to the Queer Futures Forum on Wednesday, June 25th! Dreams of Hope’s Queer Youth Advisory Council is excited to host this inaugural event centering the lives of queer and Trans people in Pittsburgh.

Gather with community members to discuss the creation of a region where we are radically supported, loved, and free!

Don’t miss this invitation to forge connections and share your thoughts and desires with the community. Let’s live out our dreams!

RSVP and see event details at queerfuturesforum.eventbrite.com

Join us for the Pittsburgh Launch of Brittany J. Thurman’s new middle grade mystery, Opal Watson: Private Eye. Set in Chicago, this novel follows the story of a young sleuth using her detective skills to solve the mystery of who is sabotaging the renovations in her apartment building… With the help of her cousin Frank, her best friend Madison, her trusty cane, Pinkerton, and maybe even a new friend Ivy, will Opal solve the mystery and help save her beloved building from being bought out by developers?

Come and meet the author, learn more about the story, and celebrate this launch with us! Brittany will be joined in conversation by our very own Imogen. We’ll do reading, a conversation, and a Q&A!

This event is free and everyone is welcome. Brittany’s book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. We hope to see you there!

Ideal for ages 8+ but all are welcome!

This collaboration with Northgate, Brentwood, and South Park School Districts will again bring Harvard’s Project Zero to Pittsburgh for an incredible day of learning on the North Side. This conference, featuring Mark Church, will be an opportunity to attend interactive presentations delivered by local educators, Harvard researchers, and participants from across the United States. Join us for the day as we work to answer the following difficult questions:

How do we create the conditions for deep thinking and learning within our classrooms, buildings, and school communities?

How can we design for and with diverse learners and in diverse contexts?

What does it mean to understand?

How does understanding develop?

Escape the Deep is a brand new production created and performed by theatriQ, Dreams of Hope’s queer and Trans youth performing arts ensemble.
In 2030, the beloved town of Mortimer Harbor is flooding. Communities are displaced, housing is scarce, and the government’s denial and resource hoarding only make things worse.

The displaced flock to The Lighthouse, “where the lights are always on for you.” But what was once a source of vibrance for the community has been left to the elements.

Two friends reunite while another pair feuds. Still, they must gather the Lighthouse’s past patrons and delve into its history to uncover what led to the unraveling. With the water on the rise and the authorities closing in, will they be able to escape the deep?

Join us for this brand new production created entirely by queer and Trans youth!

Our budding mentorship program at Dreams of Hope offers you the opportunity to mentor queer & Trans young people. With daily transgressions against our humanity, we look to our community for models of leadership and care across generations!

If you want to share your journey, talents, and wisdom and impact a young person’s life, consider attending Dreams of Hope’s Mentor Training! The inaugural training with Dakota Rottino-Garilli is the first step to getting involved in our mentorship program as an adult mentor. We’re excited to have you!

(If you are looking to be mentored, save the date for our youth training on May 10th :D)

Please note: this event is available at no cost; however, space is limited. Please consider your registration a commitment and let us know if you can no longer make it!

Experience the forefront of innovation in Pittsburgh at the 2025 STEM Summit! This event highlights the wide range of dynamic and evolving STEM careers shaping the future workforce in the Pittsburgh Region.

WHEN: Friday, April 4, 2025 From 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

WHERE: Kick off and Experiences: CCAC Center for Education, Innovation, and Training | 808 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 and then Multiple Tour Stops

We welcome students in grades 8-12 to connect with leaders from the innovation sector. Participants will have the opportunity to explore hands-on learning experiences at CCAC and then embark on industry tours to delve deeper into the STEM sector. The STEM Summit will also include a keynote address and exhibit booths presented by various organizations.

The interactive experience of the STEM Summit will highlight how an individual’s strengths, interests, and passions can lead to multiple pathways to jobs in the tech industry! More information provided upon registration.

Cost:

Students (Grades 8–12): $25
Adult Chaperones (with student groups): Free
Individual Adult Attendees: $25

Chaperone Policy: we require one teacher or adult for every 10 students.

TEACHERS: If you are registering multiple students and wish to be billed via invoice, please email Marie Pelloni at mpelloni@pghtech.org to get a group form.

Agenda:

Keynote:
Brian Joseph | Founder of Touchstone Research Laboratory, LTD

Brian Joseph is President, CEO, and founder of Touchstone Research Laboratory (www.TRL.com). Brian is a serial entrepreneur, scientist, and inventor. He is named on over 30 patents, has managed over 100 million dollars of R&D programs in the government and private sectors, and built a predominately government funded research laboratory that has won more than 100 SBIR contracts. Touchstone has spun out three tech companies in the areas of materials science, aerospace composites, and aerospace materials testing.

This event will focus on blending computer science, gaming, and ELA to support integration of game-based STEM learning into educational and community spaces.

The workshop will feature interactive sessions, hands-on discussions, and opportunities to collaborate with educators, curriculum coordinators, school leaders, and after-school program organizers.

Key topics include:

Discovering needs of schools, teachers, and community organizations in implementing game-based STEM curricula
Identifying challenges in scaling computational thinking and data literacy in middle school environments
Collaborating with experts to develop actionable solutions
Exploring funding opportunities to support STEM and game-based initiatives