Discover shows, nightlife options, community events, business workshops, networking opportunities, festivals, fundraisers, and neighborhood activities happening throughout
Homestead, Munhall, and West Homestead.
The Doodle Bowl Experience at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Sept 17 Invite your friends for a night of fun and creativity at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Not your typical “sip and paint” party, this workshop has quickly become one of Rivers of Steel’s most in-demand programs. With guidance from Rivers of Steel’s metal arts […]
Sunset Photo Safari at the Carrie Blast Furnaces | Sept 17 Choose your own adventure on this photo safari! Join Rivers of Steel at dusk for a unique photo safari that explores the Carrie Blast Furnaces during twilight. Witness the beauty and subtlety of the site as only seen through half-light, and capture your own […]
Junk Hat Workshop at Sofiya Mozley Boutique, Waterfront | Sept 18-19 Get creative and support a local Steel Valley business at Sofiya Mozley in The Waterfront! Create your own one-of-a-kind junk hat using patches, rhinestones, charms, pearls, chains and more. All materials are provided, so just bring your creativity and leave with a custom hat […]
Homestead Harvest Craft & Vendor Show at Homestead Volunteer Fire Department | Saturday Sept 19 Celebrate the arrival of fall at the Homestead Harvest Craft & Vendor Show, a family-friendly community event featuring local artisans, handmade goods, seasonal décor, unique gifts, and small business vendors from throughout the region. Hosted by the Homestead Volunteer Fire […]
Tag Your Tee: Graffiti Arts Workshop and Mini Tour at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Sept 19 Create your own graffiti-inspired T-shirt in this hands-on, creative workshop at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces. Join Rivers of Steel mural artist Scott Brozovich for a short guided walk through the site’s vibrant graffiti and large-scale murals, where […]
I Made It! Market | Under the Bridge at The Waterfront | September 19 Shop local, discover handmade goods, and support small businesses at the return of the I Made It! Market Summer Series at The Waterfront in Homestead. Held under the bridge at The Waterfront, this popular outdoor market brings together more than 35 […]
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (1926 Silent Film) with Live Music Accompaniment at The Pump House Waterfront | Oct 1 In partnership with Pittsburgh Silent Film Society, Rivers of Steel is pleased to present Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, Harry Langdon’s classic comedy, accompanied live on piano by Tom Roberts. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp is a 1926 American silent comedy […]
Festival of Combustion by Rivers of Steel at Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 3 Festival of Combustion is unlike any other event in the region. Set against the towering Carrie Blast Furnaces, this one-day celebration brings together industrial arts, American craft, live music, and hands-on experiences for curious minds of every age. Whether you’re introducing […]
Photo Safari at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 18 Choose your own adventure on this photo safari! The Carrie Furnaces are undoubtedly a photographer’s muse. The form and texture of the structures cater to seasonal scenes, and the interplay of light offers endless perspectives of this industrial edifice. Take inspiration from the wide vistas […]
Blacksmithing Basics: Hooks and Hairpins at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 20 Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to […]
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Terror at The Pump House | Oct 22 Experience F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent horror classic Nosferatu with a live original score by Pittsburgh composer Tom Roberts. Originally commissioned by the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to mark the film’s centennial, Roberts’ expansive score draws on the sounds of […]
Blacksmithing Basics: Halloween Skulls at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Oct 29 Learn to hammer hot metal at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Celebrate Halloween with Rivers of Steel! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create something unique. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and […]
Blacksmithing: Holiday Ornaments at The Carrie Blast Furnaces | Nov 12 Get in the holiday spirit with Rivers of Steel! This three-hour introductory workshop is a great way to explore the art of blacksmithing and create a unique holiday ornament. Participants will learn the basics of forging steel and use essential blacksmithing tools to shape […]
All levels Blacksmithing: Bladesmithing 1 at Carrie Blast Furnaces | Nov 17 Learn to create your own blade at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Bladesmithing workshops include shop time and instruction focusing on the forging techniques needed to produce sharp-edged tools of high-carbon steel. Participants will learn the fundamental skills required to forge a blacksmithing knife […]