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^ Sensory-friendly Magic Hours with Santa
Presented in partnership with Autism Speaks, the event promises a sensitive environment and sensory-friendly experience for kids with special needs and their families. Any photo purchase will benefit Autism Speaks. Come for a good time and mark the occasion with a festive photo to look back on for many holidays to come. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 100 Robinson Center Drive, Robinson. Reservation required. shoprobinsonmall.com/event
MON., DEC. 6 LIT • VIRTUAL As a part of the Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures Ten Evenings program, author Yaa Gyasi will discuss her celebrated book Transcendent Kingdom. Now a New York Times bestseller, the work follows a Ph.D. candidate at Stanford whose studies are influenced by her younger brother who died of a heroin overdose. Born in Ghana and raised in Huntsville, Ala., Gyasi has received much acclaim for both Transcendent Kingdom and her debut, award-winning novel Homegoing. 7:30 p.m. Available to screen virtually online for one week. $10-15. pittsburghlectures.org
EVENT • VIRTUAL Learn how scientists contribute to environmental policy when the Carnegie Science Center presents its latest Virtual Café Sci. Join guest speaker Dr. Patrick Douglas Shirey for The Ecology Policy Lab, a look at how ecology can inform policy that helps to restore ecosystems and recover imperiled species. A certified ecologist and a professor from the Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of
Pittsburgh, Shirey promises to shed light on this important subject. 7-9 p.m. Takes place over Zoom. Free. Registration required. carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/lectures
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TUE., DEC. 7
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TOUR • IRL Enjoy all the beauty Downtown has to offer this season with Walk the Burgh’s Holiday Lights Tour. Lasting until New Year’s Day, the tour takes guests through the Downtown area of the city to take in the architecture, decorations, lights, and more, all during a breathtaking two-hour walk. If the views weren’t tempting enough, the price also includes coupons from restaurant partners of Walk the Burgh Tours, so you can check out the food scene in the city as well. 5-7 p.m. Continues through Sat., Jan. 1, 2022. 1049 Penn Ave., Downtown. $15-25. walktheburgh.com
WED., DEC. 8 COMEDY • IRL If you’re looking to laugh this holiday season, look no further than The Second City’s It’s A Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Life at the O’Reilly Theater. Join the latest members of Chicago’s longtime improv comedy troupe as they skewer the archaic traditions that plague the holiday season with satirical sketches and songs. Included in the line-up will be Rich Alfonso, Andrew Bolduc, Jenelle Cheyne, Tim Metzler, and Julia Morales. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 12. 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. $37.25-$57.25. ppt.org
BEST ! ER SELL
BEST ! ER SELL
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BALI BLUE BAND
Organic with tones of Dark chocolate, molasses, brown sugar.
AFRICAN ESPRESSO SHOT
Exotic blend of coffee from Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Bold but smooth flavor.
6 BEAN BALLER
Blend of beans from South and Central America, Africa and a Robusta from India.
RISE & GRIND
Smooth blend from South America plus Robusta for extra Caffeine.
FRENCH FADE AWAY
Blend of specialty grade coffee from Central America.
CROSSOVER ESPRESSO
Decaffeinated version of 6 Bean Baller.
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