Easter events continue, speakeasy social to follow
Holiday events
Brunch with the Bunnies: Vegetarian brunch and a BunRun where you can interact with adoptable bunnies. 9 a.m. to noon (hourly seatings)Saturday, March 31, at Animal Friends, Ohio Township.$10; $5 for children under 10. thinkingoutsidethecage.org.
Family Easter Egg Hunt: Egg decorating, complimentary chocolate milk and ice cream from Rivendale Farms, live bunnies, and an 11 a.m. kids’ egg hunt for different ages. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Threadbare Cider, North Side. Free, but register ahead: threadbarecider.com/ event/easter-egg-hunt-atthreadbare/.
Dyngus Day: The Polish Falcons host a celebration with the Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck, the Franktuary Truck, fresh-baked paczki from Bethel Bakery, fresh potato pancakes, Polish music, dancing, folk dance performance, kids’ activities and more. Noon to 8 p.m. Monday, April 2, at the Polish Falcons Nest 8, South Side. Free admission. facebook.com (searchfor “Dyngus Day”).
Classes
Egg White Cocktails for Easter: Learn to build egg white cocktails including fizz, flips and sours. 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Threadbare Cider, North Side. $10 per cocktail. threadbarecider.com.
American Farmstead Cheese 101: Taste major styles of cheese from domestic producers and learn about cheesemaking. Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus, Richland. $50. eventbrite.com (search for “American Farmstead Cheese101”).
Drink-related events
21+ Speakeasy Social: Learn to concoct a Prohibition-inspired cocktail with Wigle Whiskey, sample spirits and speakeasy-era snacks, test your ‘20s knowledge with boozy trivia in a recreated speakeasy, and view the new “American Spirits” exhibit. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 29, April 19 and May 31, at the Heinz History Center, Strip District. $12. heinzhistorycenter.org.
BBQ & Brews: Drink beer, eat BBQ, and judge whose Q is best. Competitors include Spork Pitt, Evil Swine and Pittsburgh Smokehouse. 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Grist House, Millvale. $20 includes a Grist House beer, two rib bones, a side from each truck, and a chance to win a Grist House swag bag. facebook.com (search for “BBQ & Brews”).
Contest
America’s Best Recipe: Submit an original recipe using Eggland’s Best eggs for a chance to win $10,000. Deadline is April 30. americasbestrecipe.com.