Full Bloom Dance Party
JUNE 3—The Kelly Strayhorn Theater kicks off its East Liberty LIVE summer of live performances, food and drinks from the East End’s best bars and restaurants, and a dance floor that’s home to the best movers and shakers in the city, with the Full Bloom Dance Party, 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost: $50-$100, VIP from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: $125-$200. All proceeds go toward the Kelly Strayhorn Theater and East Liberty LIVE summer programming.
Walk Down Memory Lane
JUNE 6—The Bedford Hill Apartments and McCormack Barron Management will host the 3rd Annual Walk Down Memory Lane Block Party and Walk for Peace beginning at 4:30 p.m. with free food, DJ Hollywood, Bingo, Limbo contest, face painting, moon bounce, and raffles. The Walk begins at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Memory Lane and Bedford Avenue. The Community Day committee is seeking assistance from church organizations, local community organizations and all other interested volunteers. For more information, contact Deborah Holt and the team at 412-281-5895 or 412-338-0208 or Deborah.holt@mccormackbaron.com.
Juneteenth Celebrations
JUNE 15—Stop The Violence-Pittsburgh African American Heritage Day at Kennywood Park, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring bingo, gospel performances, speakers, poetry and more. For Tickets call 724-205-9376.
JUNE 16—Stop The Violence-Pittsburgh will host its Celebration of Life Black Tie Dinner at the Monroeville Convention Center, South Hall, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd., Monroeville. Hosted by Pittsburgh Public Safety Information Officer Sonya Toler and POISE Foundation President and CEO Mark Lewis, the event honors Rev. Dr. J. Van Alfred Winsett, Media Icon Bev. Smith and B-PEP founder Tim Stevens. For more information call 724-205-9376.
JUNE 17—Stop The Violence-Pittsburgh will present the Martin R. Delany Freedom Day Parade and celebration, beginning at 10 a.m. at Freedom Corner in the Hill with the Parade marching to Market Square where, from 1 to 9 p.m., the celebration will feature food, kids fun zones, dance troupes, gospel groups and performances by Shining Star, Gwen Dickey, and a Guinness World Record attempt at the largest Soul Train Dance Line. For more information call 724-205-9376.
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