The 13th annual RADical Days, sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), is a thank you to the public for the sales tax funds that support the region's parks, libraries, sports and civic facilities and programs, and arts and culture organizations.
It runs through Nov. 9, with free events ranging from hikes and tours to museum visits. Information: www.radworkshere.org.
TODAY
David L. Lawrence Convention Center tours: Tours begin 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. The 1.5-million-square-foot, environmentally smart, Gold Platinum LEED-certified David L. Lawrence Convention Center located in Pittsburgh’s cultural district is owned by the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County and is managed by SMG. (1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown)
Attack Theatre at the Pittsburgh Coliseum: 2-5 p.m. Sneak peek at the newest dance performance, “Are You Still There?” Meet the creative team of Attack Theatre during open rehearsal, take part in a q-and-a session with the artists, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of this Homewood landmark. (7310 Frankstown Ave., Homewood)
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)
OCT. 5
Carnegie Science Center: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit its newest exhibit, “BLUE!” and build with enormous blocks. Climb a rock wall, try to score against its hockey robot, get nostalgic with the Miniature Railroad, tour an authentic submarine. (Omnimax films not included.) (One Allegheny Ave., North Shore)
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Family friendly art activities at the PCA School and Galleries. (PCA Galleries, 6300 Fifth Ave., Shadyside)
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Play with Real Stuff. Ink your own silkscreen in The Studio, build and tinker with old and new technologies in MAKESHOP, pump and move water in all directions in the new Waterplay, catch words that fall from the sky at “Text Rain,” and much more. Performances by Gateway to the Arts (1 p.m.), Bulgarian Dance Ensemble Otets Paissi (2 p.m.) and Edgewood Symphony Orchestra ensemble (3 p.m). (10 Children’s Way, North Side)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — Main: 1-2:30 p.m. Prime Stage Theatre presents a sneak preview of its world premiere of “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” in the first-floor quiet reading room. Hear the script and meet the cast before it opens. (4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland)
Pittsburgh Opera: Rising Stars — 6-8 p.m. Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Program is hailed as one of the country’s leading training programs for young singers. Meet the 2014-15 resident artists as they introduce themselves through their favorite arias. Reservations required. Limit four seats. Currently sold out, but go to www.pittsburghopera.org to be placed on a waiting list. (2425 Liberty Ave., Strip District)
First Published: October 2, 2014, 4:00 a.m.