Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Below are listed all of the events that Alternate Histories is hosting or participating in! Got questions or want to invite us to an event? Email us at matt@alternatehistories.com
ATTACK OF THE VHS GRAND OPENING
Saturday, October 4, 12-4pm
517 Greenfield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Invading Earth from beyond the stars, Alternate Histories Video returns with Attack of the VHS! A month-long installation at the Alternate Histories studio where we transform into a video store selling vintage VHS Horror & Sci-Fi tapes (courtesy of flipping records & tapes), complete with posters, vintage ads & toys, vinyl soundtracks, Halloween candy, and even membership cards! Join us for the Grand Opening on Saturday, October 4 when we're thrilled to welcome The Bookubus into the space for a pop-up with their amazing collection of vintage horror paperbacks for sale! Alternate Histories Video runs through Saturday, November 1 with more events coming soon. So join us...if you dare! Click here to RSVP
ED WOOD ANGORA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Friday, October 10, 12-4pm
517 Greenfield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Celebrate the 101st birthday of Alternate Histories' favorite director with VHS screenings of his films PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, BRIDE OF THE MONSTER, and GLEN OR GLENDA from the Pink Angora Box Set. Plus special deals on our A STRANGE PLACE TO LIVE IN vinyl tribute!
WHERE"S YINZILLA READING AT LOVE PITTSBURGH
Saturday, October 11, 12-3pm
Love Pittsburgh, 1728 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Join Matt Buchholz of Alternate Histories at Love Pittsburgh in the Strip District for a reading and signing of his new kids picture book WHERE'S YINZILLA? Free stickers and books for sale!
CYBERIA VIDEO POP-UP
Saturday, October 11, 12-4pm
517 Greenfield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Cyberia Video is popping up at the Alternate Histories Video event on Saturday, October 11 from 12-4pm with vintage TVs, VCRs, computers, and tons of other antiquated but still working technology, diligently repaired and restored. Thrill to the glory of old TV tubes and the gentle whirr of a VCR. Plus shop the collection of Horror and Sci-Fi VHS tapes for sale from Flipping Records & Tapes and grab some halloween candy; it’s free and family-friendly! Click here to RSVP.
VHSurprise: Space Horror
Tuesday, October 14, 7:30pm
Bottlerocket Social Hall 1226 Arlington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
“In space, no one can hear you rewind.” Atomic Cinema & Bottlerocket present another mystery movie night of mayhem with VHSurprise: Space Horror on Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30pm. We’ll be searching the depths of our VHS vaults to show a “classic” sci-fi horror film in the vein of ALIEN but much schlockier; perfect for some Spooky Season space fun. Plus a trivia game, merch for sale from Alternate Histories, and maybe even some VHS sale. RSVP for your FREE tickets now!
NIGHTMARE ON GREENFIELD AVE
Friday, October 31, 6-10pm
Mondays Brewing, 563 Greenfield Ave
This Halloween, there’s something strange in your neighborhood...we’re hosting a free neighborhood 80s Halloween Party at Mondays Brewing on October 31 from 6-10pm. There’ll be trick-or-treating for kids as well as beer + candy pairing for adults, amazing food from Smashed N Fried, dance music and spooktacular stuff from DJ MB (Matt of Alternate Histories), the GCA with local businesses with fun stuff for sale, and a costume contest! Come hang out with your Greenfield neighbors after trick or treating is done and show us your costumes one more time! It’s a NIGHTMARE...On Greenfield Ave! RSVP here.
