Byzantine Roman Catholics --- and other Christians --- from around the region are welcome to participate in this remarkable weekend of spiritual growth and celebration.

Begun in 1934 and named in honor of the religious painting donated by Pope Pius XI called "Our Lady Of Perpetual Help," the pilgrimage is a special ministry for all who come in faith.

The weekend provides pilgrims with the opportunity to participate in religious services and an array of activities. There will be enriching educational opportunities for both adults, children and teens. Private pastoral counseling, a session on bereavement, and education and discussion forums are also planned.

For more information, call (724) 438-8644.

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This delightful and inspiring 2008 film chronicling the cross-country travel of two boys (trevor Morgan and Rory Culkin) to see the 3,000th base hit of Major League Baseball legend Roberto Clemente (1934-1972).

For more information, call (412) 681-5449.

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This new exhibition is designed to educate visitors about the vitality of living folk art traditions found in Pennsylvania today. It feature s learning opportunities for all ages and asks visitors to consider the question, “How do your artistic traditions make a difference?”

The exhibit features over 30 master artists from every corner of the state and represents a wide array of traditions. The art and programs demonstrate that although many traditional arts are rooted in century old practices, they are meeting the needs of those living in very modern times.

For more information, call (412) 464-4020.

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The Washington Nationals challenge the Bucs in a series of games.

Since the late 1800s, the Pittsburgh Pirates (also known as “the Bucs,” short form of the word “buccaneer”), have won nine National League Pennants, 9 Eastern Division titles --- and an impressive 5 World Series championships.

Friday's game is designated Remi Savioz Glut1 Awareness Night. The Pittsburgh Pirates will donate a portion of each ticket purchased by mail to the Remi Savioz Glut1 Foundation. This organization raises money for medical research and education for Glut 1 Deficiency Syndrome, a disorder that primarily affects the brain from birth and often results in developmental delay or intellectual disability. For more information, call Chaz Kellem at (412) 325-4731.

Saturday’s post-game fun includes a fireworks show and a concert starring country music singer/songwriter Luke Bryan. For game times and general ticket information, call (412) 321-2827.

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Performer, record producer, composer, and arranger, Poogie Bell performs jazz, neo-soul and rhythm & blues music with his band.

Tickets to this 21 and over show are $20 in advance. For more information please call (412) 381-6811.

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This exhibition is a study in expression rising from the experience of an artist’s spirit, from awareness of the moment and from the unrelenting desire to transform impressions of life into Varied Expressions.

It features the works of Richard Carl, a non-professional artist and writer and a believer in self-expression; and Sister Edith Nemeth, a member of the Sisters Of The Divine Redeemer who earned advanced art degrees at Carnegie Mellon University.

Presented by Steel Valley Arts Council, a not for profit arts organization serving the areas of Homestead, West Homestead and Munhall. For more information, call (412) 480-7246.

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Environmental activist Andy Keller stops in Pittsburgh today as part of his nationwide tour to create awareness about the waste and pollution caused by plastic bags.

The Bag Monster is a costume Keller created and worn by a volunteer to visually show the impact single-use plastic bags have on our environment. These flighty bags end up in trees, along roadsides and washed up on sea shores. The costume is decked out with 500 plastic bags, the average amount an American uses in one year.

This is a highly interactive traveling exhibit and should not be missed. Visit www.bagmonster.com for full details.

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Learn the basics of the presentation software Microsoft PowerPoint with this workshop.

The session will cover creating slides with text and pictures, as well as other special techniques to make a presentation a hit.

Admission is free. For more information, call (412) 622-3114.

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Enjoy a night of gothic merryment with this weekly party featuring fresh-squeezed lemonade, sweet and savory barbecue, a docent-led tour and a walk through the gardens

Guests enjoy admission, a summer plate of "gargoyle bites" featuring Chef Joe Colantuono's sweet and savory barbecue and a docent-led gargoyle tour of the conservatory. Café Phipps will also be mixing up hard lemonade, made with fresh-squeezed lemons, summer fruit purees and vodka.

The event is presented in conjunction with Phipps' popular Summer Flower Show, which takes a gargoyle theme. Large and small, old and new, these sculptural pieces of art appear throughout the conservatory's gardens. For more information, call (412) 622-6914.

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Join local members of Phi Delta Chi ---a fraternity for pharmacy professionals --- for a great night featuring an appetizer buffet and drink specials.

Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Association, whose mission is to prevent and cure diabetes --- a condition in which a person has high blood sugar --- and to improve the lives of children affected by diabetes.

Admission is $10 at the door. For more information on this age 21+ event, contact PhiDeltaChiEvents@gmail.com

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