Things to do in Pittsburgh: Free RADical Days

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If you are on a tight budget or if you are just looking for some fun things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, you should take advantage of the free RADical days! The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) sponsors RADical days to thank the community for supporting all the locally funded parks, libraries, museums and other recreation organizations and facilities in the region. Until November 9th there will be a line up of exciting events and things to do for free, but for now, here is a look at what you can check out this weekend: 

FRIDAY 

Pittsburgh Glass Center: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Featuring heat-defying acts of art, including glassblowing, flameworking and s’more-making demonstrations. See the Pittsburgh Biennial at PGC featuring the work of 12 local artists: Bob Beckman, Jeremy Boyle, Melissa Fitzgerald, Jason Forck, Toby Fraley, Vanessa German, Ashley McFarland, Juliet Pusateri, Travis Rohrbaugh, Will Schlough, Kara Skylling and Margaret Spacapan. (5472 Penn Ave., Garfield)
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Gallery tours and family friendly art activities in the PCA Galleries. (PCA Galleries, 6300 Fifth Ave., Shadyside) 

Pittsburgh Filmmakers: Ann Arbor Film Festival Touring Show — 7:30 p.m. (Program A); 9:15 p.m. (Program B). The Ann Arbor Film Festival offers programs of recent independent and experimental short films across all genres: experimental, documentary, animation, narrative and hybrids. (477 Melwood Ave., Oakland) 

SATURDAY 

National Aviary: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Discover more than 150 bird species from around the world under one roof. (700 Arch St., North Side) 

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania — Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve birding walk or seed collection: 10 a.m. Join Audubon for a naturalist-led walk on the trails. Also: collect native plant and wildflower seeds. Reservation required for both activities. aswp.org or 412-963-6100. (614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel) 

Boyce Mayview Park — The Outdoor Classroom: 2-8 p.m. Guided nature hikes, geocaching, crafts and campfire treats (campfire 5-8 p.m. only). (1531 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair) 

Allegheny Land Trust — Wingfield Pines Conservation Area: 2-8 p.m. A variety of activities for all ages, from guided nature walks about water and wildlife to self-led fun such as bird watching and crafts. (1550 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair) 

Pittsburgh Filmmakers: Ann Arbor Film Festival Touring Show — 7:30 p.m. (Program B); 9:15 p.m. (Program A). (477 Melwood Ave., Oakland)

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