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This week in Market Square

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Did you know that there is free WiFi in Market Square? It’s super simple and easy to connect. Look for Connect_Downtown as a wifi option anytime you are in the Square! Also, don’t miss the free super-sized games, and the reading room, filled with books, magazines, and more – every single day!

Monday, July 3: The lunchtime session of Move it Monday is not happening today, but mark your calendar for next Monday, when you can get in on a a PiYo class with Gail from the PNC YMCA!

However, you can still join the Cardio Party today! Every Monday evening in Market Square enjoy High Intensity Interval Training from Michael of The Greater Physique. Classes consist of two free sessions with a live DJ to keep you pumped from start to finish. Choose from the 5:30 p.m. session (beginners & children welcome), the 6:00 p.m. session (intermediate/previous attendees), or get ready to really MOVE IT and sweat your way through both!

Tuesday, July 4: In observation of Independence Day, KidsPlay will not be occurring today. We’ll be back on Saturday morning!

Wednesday, July 5: Groove along to some free tunes, vendors, and more at Midweek Music in Market Square by CBS Radio from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. through August 23. This week is Zig Daniels from The Delaneys.

In the evening, join us and WHIRL Magazine for our extended Yoga in the Square series! In addition to Sunday mornings, you can now catch your favorite free class Downtown every Wednesday evening from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. through September 27. This week features instruction from Kimberly Musial with Yoga Hive.

Thursday, July 6: Be sure to stop by the Market Square Farmers Market to grab your weekly produce, fresh flowers, and try new local goods! Join us from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with music from South Hills Brass from 11:30 – 1:30.

This Thursday’s Market Square Farmers Market is sponsored by:

Friday, July 7: Every Friday brings the Summer Music Series to Market Square, sponsored by Bob FM and Q92.9. Check out live, local music from Still Not Sober from  11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

In the evening, check out a special Gallery Crawl edition of our Night Market! More information below.

Saturday, July 8: From 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., check out Saturday KidsPlay! This Saturday features a craft with the Heinz History Center, Move It! with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and more.

In the evening, stop by our Saturday Night Market! Through October 28, from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m., Market Square will spring to life on Saturday evenings with a pop-up market featuring hand crafted items such as art, jewelry, apparel, and more. This week features the kick off to WYEP’s 2017 Singer-Songwriter Series. More info about the series is in an article below.

Saturday Night Markets are sponsored by:

Sunday, July 9: Come get your “om” on  – Yoga in the Square with FittPGH runs from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m with instruction by Stacey Vespaziani, South Hills Power Yoga. Be sure to bring your own mat and follow us on Twitter @DowntownPitt to catch any weather cancellations.

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