Velocity Works

Bring the entire family out to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in a wonderful world of botanical attractions. Stroll through an authentic Japanese Garden, an amazing Aquatic Garden and the Discovery Garden, designed with kids in mind. Or, head inside the conservatory for exotic plants from around the world.

Pittsburgh is a city filled with art and culture, especially theater. The Pittsburgh New Works Festival is dedicated to fostering theatrical productions, specifically original one-act plays. During the four weeks of the festival, different theater companies compete while simultaneously pooling resources together to showcase the city’s artistic talent.

Get a taste of international theater and world culture at the Quantum Theatre. Welcoming playwrights, directors and actors from all around Pittsburgh, the country and the globe, Quantum’s artists stage their elaborate creative designs in non-traditional spaces. Filled with sensory possibilities, these performances range from traditional performances with a twist to mediums that didn’t previously exist.