Explore Pittsburgh

Performances, Exhibits, and Events
Local Restaurants
Places to Visit

The Kennedy Center is excited to be bringing the 16^th annual LEAD Conference to Pittsburgh, PA from July 31 to August 6, 2016.  While you are here, we invite you to see all the culture and art that the area has to offer.  This list of restaurants, events and attractions below is provided to help you make the most of your trip.  We highly recommend contacting venues in regards to specific accessibility accommodations, current operating hours, and other details.  NOTE: the LEAD Conference is not providing transportation, group ticketing, or accessibility services for any events listed below.


 

---

Performances, Exhibits, and Events

Below is a list of events and performances around Pittsburgh that take place between Friday, July 29 and Sunday, August 7.  All tickets and accessibility information can be verified through the individual event.  The LEAD Conference is not providing transpiration or arranging for tickets for any events listed below.

PERFORMANCES:

Salsa Fridays
July 29 and August 5
$5 at the door

The 39 Steps
July 29 - August 7
Ticket purchase required

Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA
July 29 - 31
Ticket purchase required

James Johnson III
August 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission

Forever Sunset
August 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Free Admission, RSVP required
This performance will be sign interpreted, audio described, and captioned.  Wheelchair accessible seating and assistive listening devices are available.

Imminent Movement: Ability in Action
August 4 at 8:00 p.m.
$25 tickets available 
This performance will be sign interpreted, audio described, and captioned.  Wheelchair accessible seating and assistive listening devices are available.

South Pacific
August 5 - 7
Ticket purchase required

EXHIBITS:

We ART Here
July 29 - August 7
Free Admission

Inspired by Animals, the art of Sheryl Yeager
July 29 - August 7
Free Admission

John Regent
July 29 - August 7
Free Admission

The New American Garden: The Landscape Architecture of Oehme, van Sweden
July 29 - August 7
Free Admission

Forever Overhead, work by Caroline Record
July 29 - August 7
Free Admission

OLIVIER RATSI PÊLE-MÊLE + MARTIN MESSIER ’BOÎTE NOIRE’
July 29 - August 7
Free Admission

EVENTS:

Below is a list of restaurants in easy walking distance from the hotel.  For a comprehensive list of Pittsburgh restaurants (including detailed search options) go to visitpittsburgh.com/restaurants-culinary/taste-of-pittsburgh.  Note: Distance (Miles) is calculated starting at the Westin Pittsburgh Convention Center Hotel.

Restaurant	Miles	Address	Hours	Notes
Bill's Bar and Burger	0.0	Westin Hotel	Sun-Thur 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-12a	Burgers, casual billsbarandburger.com
Penn City Grille	0.0	Westin Hotel	Mon-Sun 6:30a-11a	Breakfast, casual
Starbucks Coffee	0.0	Westin Hotel	Mon-Sat 6a-6p, Sun 7a-2p	Full service coffee, sandwiches, snacks starbucks.com
Westin Hotel Room Service	0.0	Westin Hotel	24 hours	Room service available 24/7
Jimmy Johns	0.1	1027 Penn Ave	Daily 11a-10p	Casual sandwich chain jimmyjohns.com
Ten Penny	0.1	960 Penn Ave	Mon-Tue 11a-10p, Wed-Fri 11a-12a, Sat 10a-9p, Sun 10a-9p	American rustic-chic eatery with draft brews tenpennypgh.com
Tonic Bar and Grill	0.1	971 Liberty Ave	Mon-Wed 11a-12a, Thu-Sat 11a-2a, Sun closed	Bistro with sidewalk seating & electric fare/cocktails tonicpgh.com
Fernando's Cafe	0.1	963 Liberty Ave	Daily 10am-10:45p	Counter-serve pizza, pasta, subs myfernandoscafe.com
August Henry's	0.1	946 Penn Ave	Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-11p, Sun closed	Saloon featuring wood-decked bar, eclectic menu augusthenrys.com
Sienna Mercato	0.1	942 Penn Ave	Sun-Tue 11a-10p, Wed-Sat 11a-12a	Italian eatery & pizzaria with rooftop beer garden siennapgh.com
Mahoney's Restaurant	0.1	949 Liberty Ave	Min-Wed 11a-8p, Thu-Sat 12p-1a, Sun closed	Sports bar & grill with classic pub grub mahoneysrestaurant.com
Eleven	0.1	1150 Stallman St	Mon-Fri 11:30a-10p, Sat 5-11p, Sun 11a-9p	Glitzy, stylish restaurant with American fare elevenck.com
Seviche	0.1	930 Penn Ave	Mon-Thu 4p-11p, Fri-Sat 4p-12a, Sun closed	Latin-inspired fusion tapas, mojitos w/ Cuban art seviche.com
Sonoma Grille	0.1	947 Penn Ave	Mon-Sat 11a-11p, Sun 11a-10p	Bistro of American tapas, wines, jazz brunch thesonomagrille.com
Nicky's Thai Kitchen	0.2	903 Penn Ave	Mon-Thu 11:30a-10p, Fri-Sat 11:30a-10:30p, Sun 5p-9p	Thai far and full bar nickysthaikitchen.com

---

Places to Visit

There are so many things to do in Pittsburgh, it's hard to put together just one list. For a complete list of local attractions, go to visitpittsburgh.com/things-to-do.  Note: Distance (Miles) is calculated starting at the Westin Pittsburgh Convention Center Hotel.
 

Restaurant	Miles	Address	Hours	Notes
The Andy Warhol Museum	0.7	117 Sandusky St	Sat-Thu 10a-5p, Fri 10a-10p	Adults $20, Students & Children (3-18) $10 warhol.org
Market Square	0.7	23 Market Pl	n/a	Historic spot with shops, boutiques & outdoor cafes
Station Square	1.2	125 West Station Sq	n/a	Dining, nightlife, shopping, & city tours
National Aviary	1.5	700 Arch St	Daily 10a-5p	Premier bird zoo, Gen Admin $14, Child/Senior $13 aviary.org
The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh	1.5	10 Children's Way	Daily 10a-5p	Adults $14, Children/Seniors $13 pittsburghkids.org
Duquesne Incline	1.6	1197 W. Carson St	Mon-Sat 5:30a-12:45a, Sun 7a-12:45a	Adults $5, Children $2.50 (round trip) duquesneincline.org
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens	3.8	1 Schenley Dr	Daily 9:30a-5pm, Friday's open until 10p	Adults $15, Students/Seniors $14, Children $11 phipps.conservatory.org
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium	7.1	7340 Butler St	Daily 9:30a-6p	Rates TBD pittsburghzoo.org