EVENTS
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Calendar of Events
September Events
Sept 3
6:00-800 pm
Swing by the cafe as we welcome MadzillaArt, Madison Hopkins' new art installation
Sept 8 & 22
6:00-800 pm
Single gay and bi male artists to share what makes them distinctly effortlessly, beautifully themselves with like-mided people in a casual setting. RSVP at hotkindartists@gmail.com
Sept 10
6:00-:800 pm
A welcoming space for women of all experience levels to learn, play and connect through chess. Register: Queensidventures.com
Sept 17
6:00-900 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Opera New Guard for an unforgettable evening as they kick off the new opera season!
Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a live performance by their talented Resident Artists, and a vibrant night of music, conversation, and celebration. Plus, pre-register to receive a complimentary drink ticket at the door. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Sept 21
6:00-900 pm
Gather your team of 2–4 and puzzle the evening away!
Your ticket includes one complimentary beverage—choose from a pour of beer or wine (21+ with valid ID) or a specialty coffee or tea.
Every team that completes their 300-piece puzzle during the event will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 Happenstance Cafe gift card.
This event is all about enjoying the experience. Slow down, sip your favorite drink, connect with friends, and spend an evening puzzling.
Sept 22
5:30-7 pm
Common Ground is a new community gathering series from the award-winning Yinz Are Good podcast. Each gathering brings folks of all ages and backgrounds together to create connections, build community, and discover what we all have in common.
These informal meetups provide an opportunity for yinzers to sit down together over a cup of coffee (or alt beverage 😊) & have conversation. The gatherings are "lightly faciliated" by Yinz Are Good's creator & host, Tressa Glover.
Sept 23
Sept 24
5:30-800 pm
Pittsburgh-based community centered on meaningful service, belonging, and collaborative leadership, along with Aspera Ad Astra Society, its cultural and reflective arm focused on art, ideas, beauty, and thoughtful conversation.
Sept 28
6:00-9:00 pm
Gather your team of 2-4 and race to complete your puzzle the fastest!
Ticket includes one FREE pour of beer or wine, or specialty coffee or tea.
Race against other teams to complete at 500 piece puzzle. First team to finish wins a bottle of wine, or a $20 Happenstance Gift Card.
Sept 30
7:00-9:00 pm
Comedy is BACK at Happenstance! Join us for a new competition with comedians. telling themed stories.This Month's theme: High School Dramaaaaa Who wins the cash prize? YOU decide!!
October Events
Oct 8 (Rockwell Park)
Join us for the best bites of Pittsburgh at One Bite One Day: an evening out of delicious food and beverages to support One Day to Remember. Suggested Attire: Casual Chic. Attendees must be 21+ VIP Access begins at 5pm. **To Purchase 5 or More Tickets: Email rachel@onedaytorememeber.com for special discounted rates!
Oct 13 & 20th
6:30-7:30
You don’t have to be a witch to join us — no broom-flying experience required! 🧙♀️ We do, however, hope to make a little magic while you custom-build your own decorative broom and create memories to last.
Join us for a hands-on workshop with the experts at Roxanne’s Dried Flowers.
🎟️ Your ticket includes:
• All materials to create your own decorative broom
• Expert-led workshop
• One brew of your choice — specialty coffee, tea, wine, or beer (21+)
oct 19
6:00-:900 pm
Gather your team of 2–4 and puzzle the evening away!
Your ticket includes one complimentary beverage—choose from a pour of beer or wine (21+ with valid ID) or a specialty coffee or tea.
Every team that completes their 300-piece puzzle during the event will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 Happenstance Cafe gift card.
This event is all about enjoying the experience. Slow down, sip your favorite drink, connect with friends, and spend an evening puzzling.
oct 26
6:00-9:00 pm
Gather your team of 2-4 and race to complete your puzzle the fastest!
Ticket includes one FREE pour of beer or wine, or specialty coffee or tea.
Race against other teams to complete at 500 piece puzzle. First team to finish wins a bottle of wine, or a $20 Happenstance Gift Card.
Weekly Gatherings
Friday
10:00 am
'Shut Up & Write!’s mission is to provide everyone with the resources, tools, and methodology to create inclusive and supportive writing groups. The organization believes that writing is for everyone and that fostering a culture of community, accountability, and encouragement helps individuals develop sustainable writing habits.'
Meeting held in the library on the second floor.
Event Testimonials
“I recently hosted a small baby shower at Happenstance
Cafe and had such a wonderful experience - the team was
easy to work with and their catering menu was extensive
and reasonable. The food was amazing, and the staff was
extremely attentive and grabbed drinks for us whenever
we needed them. I highly recommend Happenstance for
any type of shower/luncheon/celebration!”
- Sarah
“We rented the upstairs for a 22 person staff retreat with breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. What an amazing day! The space was clean and had plenty of room for small groups or large discussions. The food was delicious and the servers were lovely. And our staff loved the option to grab a fancy latte or alcoholic beverage at the end of the retreat. 10/10!”
- Vee
HAPPENSTANCE CAFE
3832 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201, United States
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