Explore Pittsburgh

Performances, Exhibits, and Events
Local Restaurants
Places to Visit

The Kennedy Center is excited to be bringing the 16th 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.

View of Pittsburgh and two yellow bridges
 

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:

Three Rivers Regatta
August 3 - 5
 

Local Restaurants

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