Celebrate a year of transit organizing in style with an inclusive roller disco!
2026 has been a big year for the PPT community: growth, change, and big wins, with more on the horizon. After all that work, it’s time to celebrate: PPT is partnering with PGH SK8 to host an inclusive roller disco for the transit justice community! What better way to ring in a new year of transformative work than boogieing down with the best comrades in town?
This event may sell out. Pre-register to reserve your spot!
What to expect
When & where
Sunday, December 13th
Velum Fermentation
2120 Jane St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15203
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Welcome, connect, and reflect on 2026 together
5:00 – 7:30 PM: Open skate and celebrate!
After 7:30 PM, Velum requires all guests to be 21 or older. PPT’s party will officially conclude, but adults are welcome to stick around and skate the night away!
No one who pre-registers will be turned away for lack of funds, but this event will likely sell out—so get your tickets to ensure your spot!
Wait, we’re skating?!
Yes! It’ll be a blast, whether you’re a pro roller skater or have never hit the rink.
All ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome here! This includes folks with mobility aids like wheelchairs or power chairs. All wheels are welcome at this roller rink!
The kind folks at PGH SK8 will kick off the open skate period with a brief skate lesson. They will also be around during open skate for questions and help.
PGH SK8 specializes in accessible roller skating programs, encouraging all abilities, ages, races, bodies, and genders to participate. No matter your comfort level, you can join the disco if you choose.
Skates and safety equipment rentals are included in your ticket cost–but they will be first-come, first serve, so if you have your own, bring them! Wear socks if you would like to skate. (The rink floor is polished concrete, so helmets, elbow pads, and knee pads are encouraged.)
Every attendee must sign a waiver. Sign the waiver as you RSVP!
But what if I don’t want to skate?
That’s cool, too! There will be plenty of space and tables to hang out with PPT pals, plus arcade games, snacks, a food truck, and a bar.
Even if you’re not able to skate, or are uncomfortable skating, you are welcome here.
Accessibility
Velum is an accessible venue, with accessible parking in the lot out front, and an accessible restroom.
The pre-skate instruction session will be live interpreted into ASL. ASL interpreters will be available outside the rink, but will not be able to interpret what happens inside the rink.
PGH SK8 specializes in accessible skating programming, and will facilitate you having fun on the rink—no matter your ability level.
Lighting will be dimmed during open skate, and there may be colorful party lights. There will likely be some loud portions of the evening, as music plays during open skate, and folks have lively conversations over snacks and drinks.
Food
There will be a food truck at Velum, with burgers and bar food available for purchase. PPT will provide substantial snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, like sandwiches and soda. Velum is a brewery, and will have alcoholic beverages available for adults to purchase.
Getting there
Velum is about a 4 minutes’ walk/roll from bus stops serving East Carson Street, including the 48, 54, 81, and 83.
About 7 minutes’ walk/roll away are stops along S. 18th Street, serving the 51 and 54.
Velum’s parking lot on Jane St. holds about 20 cars, including accessible spots. There is additional street parking available on neighboring streets.