There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a self-driving robot demonstration to a women-centric Pittsburgh party, here are the best options to help you get social around town.
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Self-driving robot with Google Cloud
Come check out a self-driving robot and a discussion about the challenges the team faced in making the technology work. You will also see a live demonstration of two robots playing a game of ball against one another.
Speakers include Google Cloud solutions architect Charles Baer and customer engineer Roman Kharkovski. They hope to inspire you to build something fun and exciting yourself.
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Alloy 26, 100 S. Commons, Suite 102
Admission: Free
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Pre-sale shopping event for expecting parents
Expecting? Come visit this pre-sale of baby items, including nursery gear, bath time essentials, safety must-haves, swings, bouncy chairs, strollers, high chairs and more. To be eligible for the free pass, you must be pregnant or expecting, or have a child one year old or less.
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.
Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Women Rock Pittsburgh
Check out this women-centric event that combines "all things Pittsburgh" like cookie tables, pierogies, parking chairs and Terrible Towels (Pittsburgh Steelers). Hosted by Dress for Success Pittsburgh, learn how you can make a difference in the lives of women and their families in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Themed basket raffles will be on offer and silent auctions include a chance to win a penguin painting and private penguin encounter for four at the National Aviary and a signed Penguin jersey from defenseman Kris Letang.
When: Friday, Oct. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: UPMC Club at Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave.
Admission: $75. More ticket options available.
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