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Family fun: International Children's Festival

The stage is set for the 22nd annual International Children's Festival. It's got a new home in Oakland, so grab the family and take in an impressive array of theater productions, hands-on activities, roving artists, and interactive exhibits from Guatemala, Portugal, Mexico, Serbia, and dozens of cultures around the globe.
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May 14 through 18, various times

University of Pittsburgh campus and Schenley Plaza

Oakland

Film at the Frick: The Valley of Decision

Filmed on location in Pittsburgh, the 1945 MGM film Valley of Decision stars Hollywood legends Gregory Peck, Greer Garson and Lionel Barrymore in a steamy saga of steel tycoons and union workers.
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Wed May 14, Noon

Frick Art & Historical Center

7227 Reynolds Street, Point Breeze

Murals take shape: Sprout Public Art preliminary design exhibition at Concept Art Gallery

From Carrick to Polish Hill, get a sneak peek at the newest crop of murals being planned for seven communities across the city.
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Thu May 15, 6-8 p.m.

Concept Art Gallery

1031 South Braddock Avenue, Regent Square

Catch the Pioneer Spirit: Young Preservationists Association unveils Top 10, hosts annual party

Catch the pioneer spirit and channel your inner preservationist this Friday at the YPA's annual event, where the group will unveil its much-anticipated Top 10, present its Promise Award and welcome special guest host Rick Sebak.
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Fri May 16, 6-8 p.m.

New Hazlett Theater

Allegheny Square East, Northside

A Taste of Oakland: cuisine, culture, boutiques

What’s got 20 distinctive boutiques and eateries, two world-class museums, a historic carousel and plaza, and much more? Find out this Saturday, when A Taste of Oakland debuts throughout the state’s third largest business corridor. It’s time to flaunt your Oakland pride! (more >)

Sat May 17, 12-3 p.m.

Oakland business district

Forbes Avenue, Oakland

Swedish indie pop: The Mary Onettes perform at Garfield Artworks

All the way from the small southern Swedish town of Jönköping come The Mary Onettes, who bring their fresh international take on moody pop music to Garfield Artworks. (more >)

Sat May 17, 8 p.m.

Garfield Artworks

4931 Penn Avenue, Friendship

05.14.08 - 05.21.08

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