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Urban Garden Party: Galactic Get Down<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tell Siri to mark the date:<\/strong>\u00a0June 15. VIP party: 6-7:30 p.m.; general admission 7:30-11 p.m. at the Mattress Factory, North Side.<\/p>\n

#BlastOff:<\/strong>\u00a0Known for its outrageous themes and eclectic mix of partygoers, the Urban Garden Party is not to be missed. Put on your space suit or party dress and join the fun!<\/p>\n

Tickets:<\/strong>\u00a0VIP party: $360\/$310 for MF members; general admission: $95\/$75 for MF members (www.mattress.org\/content\/urban-garden-party<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix<\/strong><\/p>\n

Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala<\/strong><\/p>\n

Circle the date:<\/strong>\u00a06:30 p.m. July 6 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club.<\/p>\n

#StartYourEngines:<\/strong>\u00a0The Vintage Grand Prix knows how to throw a party (several in fact!). This elegant black-tie event supports the PVGP charities, which help people with autism and intellectual\/developmental disabilities. Sip fine wines, admire rare and fabulous cars while enjoying a beautiful night in one of Pittsburgh\u2019s prettiest green spaces.<\/p>\n

Tickets:<\/strong>\u00a0$275 at\u00a0www.pvgp.org\/gala\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Passport to Elegance Jet Center Party<\/strong><\/p>\n

Doors open:<\/strong>\u00a06 p.m. July 12 in the Voyager Jet Center at Allegheny County Airport.<\/p>\n

#ComeFlyWithPVGP:<\/strong>\u00a0The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is about more than great cars. Throw in some vintage aircraft and you have one unforgettable night! Whet your palate with international cuisine and wine pairings while enjoying live entertainment with Brazilian jazz vocalist Kenia.<\/p>\n

Save your seat:<\/strong>\u00a0$375 at\u00a0www.showclix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh VegFest 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Animal-friendly fun:<\/strong>\u00a011 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 4 at Allegheny Commons Park East, North Side.<\/p>\n

#VegHeadsUnite:<\/strong>\u00a0Free admission but bring cash and a big appetite to browse dozens of vegan food vendors. More than 6,000 people came last year. This year, the fourth annual, enjoy an obstacle course with a bouncy house, face painting, storytelling, arts and crafts, and a climbing wall. Also live music, animal welfare groups, raffle prizes and a free bag giveaways to the first 200 people.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss out:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/pittsburghvegfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A custom painted Chevrolet Camaro at the 2017 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Black Tie & Tailpipes party. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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The Rev. Joseph Baird and Kathy Baird pose on their 1962 and 1955 BMW motorcycles at the 2017 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Black Tie & Tailpipes party. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div>
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Joe Eng, left, Brandon Fisher, Liz Humphrey and Ed Torisky, ambassadors from the NHS Allegheny Valley School and the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, at the 2017 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Black Tie & Tailpipes party. (Steph Chambers\/Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Luke Lynch hangs out of a B-25 Mitchell “Panchito” at the 2017 Passport to Elegance party, part of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. (Haley Nelson\/Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Dancers at the 2017 Urban Garden Party at the Mattress Factory. (Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Misha Cannon, left, and Kat Delac at the 2017 Urban Garden Party. (Michael Henninger for the Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Alistair McQueen and Dangrrr Doll during the Urban Garden Party at the Mattress Factory in 2017. (Michael Henninger for the Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Phantom the pig soaks up attention at the 2017 VegFest in Allegheny Commons on the North Side. Phantom was a representative of the Pittsburgh Squealers and Belly Brothers Pig Rescue. (Pam Panchak\/Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Jamilah Lahijuddin of the North Side works on a henna design for Melissa Thomas of West Mifflin at the 2017 VegFest in Allegheny Commons on the North Side. (Pam Panchak\/Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Shango, an African spurred tortoise, snacks on grass near the Humane Animal Rescue booth at the 2017 VegFest in Allegheny Commons on the North Side. (Pam Panchak\/Post-Gazette) <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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