EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Sensory Experience
Hosted by Dynamic Coffee Roasters
Sunday, October 13 | 10am-12:30pm
Dynamic Coffee Roasters | Highline Lobby, First Floor, 317 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Immerse yourself in the world of coffee as you discover Palate Calibration, Aroma Training, and an Introduction to Coffee Processing and its effects in flavor. You’ll unlock the secrets to describing each coffee expertly using the renowned “SCENTONE by-pass method.
- Capacity: 20 participants
- Cost: $50 per participant
REGISTER HERE: https://shop.dynamiccoffeeroasters.com/products/dynamics-sensory-experience
Single Origin / Blend – Purebred or Mutt
Hosted by James Cafe
Sunday, October 13 | 3-6pm
At James Cafe in the Strip District | 2550 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Bring your dog (aka emotional support animal) to the cafe and try our selections of single origins or house blends. Hear about the origins of our coffee, and we want to hear the origin stories of your furry friend. And yes, we will have the best puppucinnos.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
Coffee 101 Tasting
Hosted by The Coffee Village
Monday, October 14 | 9am-12pm
At The Coffee Village in the Cultural District | 801 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A coffee tasting of our select coffees from throughout the world. We will provide a “Coffee 101” handout and a raffle for a coffee and accessories basket.
Coffee & Games
Hosted by Dragon’s Roast Cafe
Monday, October 14 | 12-5pm
Dragon’s Roast Cafe | 398 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
Board games and coffee day where our specialty dragon themed drinks are on full display. Table fee waived for the day.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Barista Reading
Hosted by White Whale Bookstore
Tuesday, October 15 | 6:30-8pm
At White Whale Bookstore (Bloomfield) | 4754 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
A reading where local writers and artists who are also booksellers and baristas/work in coffee can share their work. There will be a drink special for the week and highlighted during the event.
WednesDAY, OCTOBER 16
Community Game Night and Tasting Experience
Hosted by Merchant Coffee Co.
Wednesday, October 16 | 5-8pm
At Merchant Coffee Co. | 922 Merchant St, Ambridge, PA 15003
We will be offering tastings of our house roast, decaf, nitro cold brew, and chai lattes. We are also doing a coffee beer collaboration with our neighbors at Fermata Brewing. We will be brewing a pumpkin brown ale with MCCo Roast. This will also be available as part of the tasting experience.
36th Anniversary Celebration
Hosted by La Prima Espresso Company
Wednesday, October 16 | 5-7pm
At La Prima AC Hotel | 1100 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Celebrating 36 years of La Prima Espresso Company, join us for an evening of delicious coffee, engaging conversation, local music, and great food. We’re offering our La Prima Bar Reserve espresso and our cherry espresso tonic, available only for a limited time. Can’t wait to see you there!
THURsDAY, OCTOBER 17
Coffee Class
Hosted by Press House Coffee
Thursday, October 17 | 11:30am-1:30pm
At Press House Coffee | 505 Broad St, Sewickley, PA 15143
Spend time with our expert team discovering notes, flavors and processing styles of single origin coffees from around the world. This class meets you where you’re at in the coffee world – whether you’re already an expert or new to drinking coffee. Included in the class are baked goods from the cafe, beans to take home and discounts on coffee subscriptions.
“Robot” Espresso
Hosted by Smashed Waffles
Thursday, October 17 | 6-8pm
At Smashed Waffles Oakland | 3501 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Experience the Eversys, a superautomatic espresso machine that makes specialty barista quality coffee! We’ll also have free waffles to sample! Free and open to the public.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Rooftop Residency
Hosted by Field Day
Friday, October 18 | 4-9pm
At Field Day | 3706 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Enjoy a local DJ artist while sipping from our coffee + tea themed menu of alcoholic beverages.
Coffee Cocktail Competition
Hosted by De Fer Coffee and Tea
Friday, October 18 | 5-8:30pm
At De Fer Coffee and Tea Strip District | 2002 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A NEW competition that promotes innovative cocktail recipes, which showcase a featured coffee and local distilled spirit. Using coffee and local distilled spirits provided by De Fer, competitors will have one full week before the competition to create a signature beverage and present it to a panel of judges representing a variety of hospitality industries. Bartenders, baristas, and enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome to sign up and compete. Sign-ups will be limited to 8 participants, so keep an eye out to snag one of these spots! EVERYONE is invited out to watch this competition and enjoy delicious food, beverages, live music, and more!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Pour Over Festival
Hosted by Trace Brewing
Saturday, October 19 | 10am-12pm
At Trace Brewing Bloomfield | 4312 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
6-8 different shops/roasters set up a table at Trace for one morning and serve their coffee brewed pour over style for guests to sample.
Latte Art Throwdown & Vendor Market
Hosted by Commonplace Coffee Rockwell Park
Saturday, October 19 | 5:30-8:30pm
At Commonplace Coffee Rockwell Park | 7514 Thomas Blvd suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Latte art throwdown at Commonplace Coffee Rockwell Park and a vendor market featuring local artisans in the Rockwell Park courtyard