Grub at the Green: April Launch
Grub at the Green is a new pilot program to augment food and beverage options at Hazelwood Green, kicking off Tuesday, April 2nd from 11am-2pm at RIDC Mill 19! First, join us for this special kick-off outside the entrance to Building A, to include additional trucks PGH Smokehouse, 1:11 Juice, and Bruster’s Ice Cream; jams; and free merch. Then, every week, enjoy additional food trucks every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with monthly happy hour events to start in May.
Here’s what you can enjoy all of April, in addition to Hazelwood’s Community Kitchen:
Lunch Crunch (11am-2pm)
Tuesdays: Revival Chili
Wednesdays: La Palapa Taco Truck
Thursdays: Kilimanjaro Flavour
Jumpstart Thursday (8-11am)
Sinkers & Suds
3rd Annual Bark & Brunch
Join us at Hazelwood Green Plaza for Bark & Brunch, a vibrant, family-friendly event where local pups and their fur-loving humans can enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment, all for FREE!
With over 15 vendors offering everything from daring frisbee shows to pet portraits and nail trimming, there's something for every furry friend. Don't miss the doggy costume contest, where prizes await the most spirited and creatively dressed canines, alongside a delightful array of food and beverages for humans provided by QuickE, Brisketburgh, Community Food Kitchen and more.
Remember to RSVP for event updates, and let the tail-wagging festivities begin!
Grub at the Green: May
Grub at the Green is a new pilot program to augment food and beverage options at Hazelwood Green.
Here’s what you can enjoy all of May, in addition to Hazelwood’s Community Kitchen:
Lunch Crunch (11am-2pm)
Tuesdays: Little Nicky’s
Wednesdays: Ineffable Ca Phe
Thursdays: PGH Sandwich Society
Jumpstart Thursday (8-11am)
Hot Bunz
Monthly Mingle (May 8th 4-6pm)
Live Music by Wild Blue Yonder
Snacks and Treats by Millie’s and Blanket& Board
Complementary Beverage by Arsenal Cider (as supplies last)
Have a vendor recommendation or thoughts on the program? Click here to share!
*Reminder: All food and beverage is for purchase, unless stated otherwise.
Monthly Mingle!
Join us for the first of our summer happy hour events!
Live music with Wild Blue Yonder
Snacks and ice cream for purchase by Millie’s Food Truck and Blanket & Board
Complementary beverage from Arsenal Cider (as supplies last)
Additional games and activities!
Sweat & Sway
Welcome to Sweat & Sway! Get ready to break a sweat and move to the rhythm during this day filled with fun and fitness for adults and kids alike. Enjoy free roller skating with skates provided, a variety of free classes, including Zumba, Belly Dancing and Double-Dutch. Delicious food will be available for purchase, along with local organizations and groups on hand to provide information and additional activities.
Come to dance, sweat, and have a great time with our energetic instructors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your body moving and grooving. We can't wait to see you there!
See the full schedule and register here.
Cooking w/ the Community
Registration is required for this FREE cooking class with partners Community Kitchen. The theme this time: Taste of Italy! We’ll offer a family-friendly and more advanced adults-only session. Let us know that you’re coming, and get all the details, here!
Take a Leap! Singles Mingle
Join Hazelwood Local and host Paige Mitchell for an evening of friends (new & old), laughter, and games at a historic neighborhood venue. Register for this free event, and get all the details, here!
Love Your Neighbor: Community Make & Take
Shake off those winter blues and join us for an afternoon of crafts, friends, and small bites at the Spartan Community Center of Hazelwood! Enjoy a variety of activities to create shareable gifts, including:
flower bouquets,
handmade cards,
collaborative paintings,
and more!
Also enjoy delicious bites and visit with neighborhood makers to learn more about the immense talent living right next door!
This gathering is a perfect opportunity to connect with your neighbors far and wide, and celebrate the power of community. Don't miss out on this incredible occasion to show your love and support for one another while participating in some fun, hands-on activities.
Hazelwood MLK Day Brunch
Join partners Hazelwood Local and Hazelwood Initiative for a co-presented event in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This year, the event will feature a line-up of activities and performances you won’t want to miss, with food provided by Nikki P’s Cafe. Register for this free event and get all the details here!
"Crossing Beacon" Craft & Walk
Join Hazelwood Local and Hazelwood Initiative for a “crafty” celebration of “Crossing Beacon”, a sculptural art piece adorning the second and third exterior walls of 4800 Second Avenue. This event will include a brief presentation by the artist and fabricator, Ben Grubb, a walk down Second Avenue to view the artwork, refreshments and light bites, and family-friendly craft activities! Learn more about The 4800 Gateway here, and let us know you’re coming to the event here!
Holiday Portrait Fair
Grab your loved ones and dress in your finest digs to get FREE holiday portraits taken! Event participants can receive either a free shape-up or hair styling prior to choosing one of two holiday-themed backdrops for photos. Refreshments and activities to keep kiddos occupied will be offered! Registration for this event is required. Sign up here!
4th Annual Fall Minifest
Save the date for our 4th Annual Fall Minifest, and favorite seasonal extravaganza of the year! Join us on October 28th for hay rides, a petting zoo, a costume contest, crafts, free food and beverage, and MORE! View all the details here.
Quarterly Community Meeting #4
Tune into our final virtual meeting to learn about the year's final events, and updates on The 4800 Gateway project, a collaboration between Hazelwood Local and Hazelwood Initiative. To join the meeting, click the below link when it's time:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84486468942
Open Air Arts @ Hazelwood Green
Save the date for our grandest event yet, hosted in partnership with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and August Wilson African American Cultural Center! This FREE, multi-day event will feature back-to-back cultural performances, art vendors, activities, and more! View the full schedule here.
Sips & Crafts: Fall Edition
Get crafty with us over some adult beverages for our third iteration ever of Sips & Crafts! Rotate through three craft stations led by partners ZZMA Candles, AR Workshop, and Commonwealth Printing. Free registration and more details here.
Movie Night on the Lawn | Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Come dressed in costume for the third and final Movie Night on the Lawn of the summer! We’ll have plenty of food and beverage options, plus local organizations providing activities and FREE face painting.
Summer Sounds | La Banda Chuska
We’re back with our hit summer live music series with partners Weather Permitting on Sunday, July 30th! Join us at Hazelwood Green Plaza for performances by La Banda Chuska and Tipa Tipo. All Summer Sounds events include yummy grub, adult beverages, retail vendors, and more! Register for this FREE event and get all the details here!
Movie Night on the Lawn | Coco
Our summer series of programming at Hazelwood Green Plaza continues with our second Movie Night on the Lawn of the season. This event will feature Disney Pixar’s Coco, with a special pre-screening performance by Mariachi International. Register for this FREE event here!
Summer Sounds w/ Weather Permitting
We’re bringing back our hit summer live music series with partners Weather Permitting. On Sunday, June 25th, join us at Hazelwood Green Plaza for performances by Habbina Habbina, and Ames Harding and the Mirage. All Summer Sounds events include yummy grub, adult beverages, retail vendors, and more! Register for this FREE event here!
2nd Annual Bark & Brunch
Back by popular demand, an event just for our puppy pals! Last year’s inaugural Bark & Brunch was so popular we just had to do it again! This year, we’ll be offering custom brunch menus from food and beverage vendors, NEW retail vendors, special performances from the talented Dare Devil Dogs, free pet photography, and SO much more! Let us know you’re coming or register for the Doggy Costume Contest here!
Movie Night on the Lawn | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Our summer series of programming at Hazelwood Green Plaza kicks off on Friday, June 9th with our first Movie Night on the Lawn of the season! This event will feature one of Marvel’s recent films, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, with a special pre-screening performance by Rumbon de la Calle. Register for this FREE event here!
Spring Funfest
Join Hazelwood Local and Elevationz for an evening of family-friendly play! Try your luck with Bingo in the Diamond Room, or hang out outside with lawn and other carnival games. Register for this FREE event here!
Tuesday Time-Out (May)
Once a month, we’re bringing Hazelwood food businesses to Mill 19’s South Porch to introduce the Hazelwood Green community to some of Hazelwood’s finest, and to provide a moment of respite for tenants throughout the work day! On May 9th, stop by for some grub by Negril’s.
Cooking w/ the Community
Join Hazelwood Local for our THIRD iteration of this free cooking class with our partners at Community Kitchen. This year, we’re learning a bit more about delicious Irish cuisine. Register HERE!
Cafe Connect: Coffee Workshop
Learn how to whip up barista-quality coffee at home and get the inside scoop on how your favorite beverages are made at the Hazelwood Cafe! Register HERE!
Cafe Connect: Singles Mingle
Meet new friends, let sparks fly, or connect with your pals at our kick-off “Cafe Connect” gathering of the year at the neighborhood’s newest space! Register for this event here.
Hazelwood MLK Days
Join Hazelwood Local and Hazelwood Initiative for a series of events in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, starting on Thursday, January 12th. Come to the Open Mic Night at 7pm at the Hazelwood Cafe on the 12th, participate in a community art project led by Arts Excursions Unlimited on the 14th from 11am-2pm at the Cafe, and then join Hazelwood Initiative at Community Kitchen for a documentary screening and lunch at 11am on Monday! RSVP here for the celebratory lunch!
Spirits & Snow
Join Hazelwood Local and partners Con Alma PGH and The Woods House for our FINAL event of the year! Event participants will cozy up with friends and family for a free holiday cocktail making class led by Con Alma mixologists, make a holiday flower bouquet with Peddler PGH, and enjoy light bites. To learn more and reserve your spot, click here.
Sips & Crafts - Holiday Edition
Bring your creative energy to OneValley at the Roundhouse for our second iteration of Sips & Crafts, an evening of crafting and sipping on local brews! Enjoy making holiday scented candles, holiday ornaments, and holiday shadow boxes with some of Pittsburgh’s most creative partners.
More details and FREE RSVP here.
Holiday Portrait Fair
Bring your family on down to Propel School in Hazelwood for an evening of FREE family portraits for those holiday cards! Enjoy a free shape-up or styling to get you camera ready, and snack on some cozy beverages and cookies by local businesses while you wait for your time to shine.
3rd Annual Fall Minifest
Join Hazelwood Local for our 3rd Annual Fall Minifest, held at the Morning Star Baptist Church lot on Second Avenue in Hazelwood! Participate in the costume contest, enjoy caramel dipped apples and other grub, take a hay ride around the block, and more!
FREE RSVP and more event details here.
Tailgate on the Lawn
Grab your Terrible Towel and join Hazelwood Local for this FREE and family-friendly Tailgate on the Lawn and watch party! Watch the Steelers take on the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers while enjoying bites, brews, vendors, and MORE. Kick-off is at 1pm, but come early to secure your spot and enjoy tons of free activities.
Free RSVP and more event details here.
Arts on the Porch
Join the August Wilson African American Center and Hazelwood Local on RIDC's Mill 19 South Porch for a FREE day celebrating the Arts.
AWCommunity Day is a family-friendly event that features local vendors, artisans, performers, bites & sips, and community camaraderie. Come join us in this unique space to enjoy live music, theater, art, and more!
Free RSVP and more event details here.
Diner en Luck
Manifest good fortune and fun with Hazelwood Local while donning your sassiest white digs! Join Hazelwood Local to celebrate luck & prosperity while enjoying an evening of dinner, drinks, and dancing. Dressing in all white is strongly encouraged.
Free RSVP and more event details here.