A Bookish Affair in a collaboration with Pittsburgh Sword Fighters and Painting With A Twist, South Side cordially invites you to attend our third complimentary pre-event celebration. Join us on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, from 3 pm to 5 pm at Pittsburgh Sword Fighters' fencing salle for an afternoon of light hors d'oeuvres, libations, and sword play! Here, professional instructors will provide education and techniques in the sword. you'll then take those techniques and put them to the test. Your choice of an event t-shirt or canvas will be provided for you to implement your newly found sword skills. Think Jackson Pollock meets Kill Bill. The exceptional staff of Painting With A Twist will walk you through the process of applying the medium. While enjoying yourself, take in the structures and the grounds in an attempt to find all the hidden masquerade masks and enter to win the prize of the day. To be drawn in the salle. Those in attendance also receive discounts from our generous vendors and an event specific QR code for reduced pricing to A Bookish Affair proper on October 25th, 2025. Just our simple way of saying thank you.