COTRAIC 14th Annual Pow Wow; Bucknell vs. Pitt, Pour at the Park; Prime Stage Cemetery Walk; Sq. Hill Nt Mkt (Sat., 9/26/26)

COTRAIC 47th ANNUAL POW WOW—Sept. 26 – 27, Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center. Dorseyville.

1) At summer’s end, in late September, comes the lovely time known as Indian Summer. And with it comes the spectacular Annual Pow Wow held by the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center. The Council doesn’t represent a particular American Indian nation or tribal group; it’s a service and cultural organization for everyone in our region whose ancestors arrived in America long before any Europeans did. The Pow wow reflects this diversity and is open to everyone, period. Major attractions are the music and dancing, which begin with the “grand entry” of dancers, then continues through the day. There are drum contests and dance contests. Also on tap are traditional American foods, plus arts and crafts (with items such as handmade jewelry, clothing, and ceramics for sale), and children’s activities. Although most dancing is done by experts skilled in the authentic styles, there are dances which all guests are invited to join. And, as at any pow wow, just plain socializing is a big part of the experience. Noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 and noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 27. 120 Charles St., Dorseyville. (M.V.)

2) Look out The Pitt Panthers are now 3-0 with the latest win against Syracuse Thursday night. Today they will take a break from ACC Conference play with a game against Bucknell at Acrisure Stadium at noon. Next up is a road game with Virginia Tech and former Penn State Head Coach James Franklin on Friday, October 3. 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Shore.

3) The Allegheny County Parks Foundation is having a very exciting fundraiser—its semi-annual Pour at the Park. The event, which occurs today from 5:00 to 9 p.m. at North Park Lodge. Pour at the Park will feature beer, spirit, and food tastings. Participants include: Penn Brewery, Lucky Sign Spirits, Back Alley Brewing, A Few Bad Apples Cider, Hazel Grove Brewing, Recon Local Remedy, Firewhistle Brewing, LA Palapa, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Smoked in Pit BBQ. Prize baskets valued at $250 to $500 each will be awarded by a ticket raffle.  The rock group the Delaney’s will be performing. Come on out and support the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and its mission to improve, conserve and restore the nine Allegheny County Parks. This is a family friendly event and also features fun activities for children. Sorry no dogs though. Event tickets required which can be purchased at the door. VIP and general admission tickets.

4) Prime Stage Theatre is bringing theater to life in a very dead place–Homewood Cemetery. Actors will be portraying historical Pittsburgh figures including candy magnate David L. Clark (Clark and Zagnut candy bars, etc.). Prime Stage says, “Besides Clark, visitors will hear about the lives of award-winning photojournalist Charles “Teenie” Harris, Gilded Age matron Lillian Mae Kress, Civil War officer David Boyd Morris, early 1800s Pittsburgher Sara Scott Grayson, Bessie Wadding Wyant of Florence Crittenton Women’s Home and Catherine Heinz Mueller, whose philanthropist husband Sebastian founded Eden Hall Farm now operated by Chatham University.

Actors performing the historic characters are Mark Boles, Regina Gibson, Ken Lutz, Anne Rematt, DeVaughn Robinson, Suzanne Ward and Cindy West. The rain-or-shine event offers 8 one-hour walking tours from noon – 4 p.m. today at Homewood Cemetery, 1599 S. Dallas Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA in Point Breeze. Tickets are $25 per person available online at https://primestage.com/events/. All tour performances are sold out.

5) The Squirrel Hill Night Market returns to Murray Avenue. Food trucks, vendors, crafters, kids activities, neighborhood restaurants, live music, and more attractions will be on hand at this pop-up street festival on Murray Ave. 6-10 p.m. Free. Murray Avenue beginning at Forbes.

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