Author: Sean Collier
Five of our Favorite Underground Bars in Pittsburgh
We've got your guide to all the hottest underground bars and pubs — and we mean that literally.
Watch Movies Downtown Like They Did a Century Ago
The Pop-Up Nickelodeon, featuring a trio of century-old films, is open from Light Up Night through First Night.
Justice League Could've Been Worse (But Should've Been a Lot Better)
Reviews of "Justice League," "Wonder" and "Lady Bird," plus local movie news and notes.
Murder (and Farce) Returns to the Orient Express
Reviews of "Murder on the Orient Express" and "Wonderstruck," plus local movie news and notes.
Steal the Crown Jewels at Escape Room 51
The new escape game is instantly among the best in town.
First-Ever Pittsburgh Cat Film Festival Makes Local Kittens Famous
The Pittsburgh Cat Film Festival at Row House Cinema is headlined by a collection of local cat videos.
Third Thor Film Revitalizes the Character with Comedy
Reviews of "Thor: Ragnarok" and "The Killing of a Sacred Deer," plus local movie news and notes.
Five Essential November Events in Pittsburgh
Jim Jarmusch, Lez Zeppelin, an underwear party and more upcoming festivities.
Jigsaw Returns to Reclaim Halloween
Reviews of the horror sequel "Jigsaw," "Goodbye Christopher Robin" and "All I See is You," plus local movie news and notes.
An Intimate Evening of Songs About Murder
In "ANGELMAKERS," nine real-life female serial killers serve as the inspiration for a concert musical.
Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in November
This month: A trip with City Brew Tours and the premiere of The Rangos Giant Cinema
Go the the Museum, Visit with a Live Hedgehog
These comfortable critters are part of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Live Animal Encounters program.
The First Pro Football Game? Of Course It was in Pittsburgh
The game was played less than a mile from where the Steelers play today.
Firefighter Flick Only the Brave is a Moving Tribute
Reviews of "Only the Brave" and "The Florida Project," plus local movie news and notes.
A Mysterious (But Messy) Night at the Museum with DODO
A review of "DODO," the immersive-theater production currently taking place at the Carnegie Museums by Bricolage Production Company.
Celebrate the Life and Work of George Romero This Week
A preview of the week-long tribute to the late filmmaker, plus reviews and more movie news.
Madness and Mayhem in the ScareHouse Basement
Visiting the world-famous haunted attraction's adults-only, subterranean experience.
Enjoyable Battle of the Sexes Flick is a True Story Done Right
A review of "Battle of the Sexes" plus local movie news and notes.
Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in October
This month: what's new at Hundred Acres Manor.
The Supply Shop for All Things Occult in Pittsburgh
Visitors come in to find “things they didn’t know they needed.”
Kingsman Sequel Leans Into the Crazy (And Turns Out Fun)
Reviews of "Kingsman: The Golden Circle," "Friend Request" and "Brad's Status," plus local movie news and notes.
Penguins Broadcaster Mike Lange Cutting Back This Season
Lange is entering his 43rd season of NHL broadcasting, all but one of which were spent with Pittsburgh
With 50 Shades of Silence, Darieth Chisolm Offers Her Voice and Support
The longtime local newscaster’s website and forthcoming documentary, based on her own experience with non-consensual pornography, aim to provide victims with help and support.
Photo Essay: Silence on the Cell Block
A look inside the now-empty penitentiary on the banks of the Ohio.
Made in Pittsburgh: 5 Great Ideas
Modern-day creation in Pittsburgh doesn’t just involve physical products; we also have a knack for hatching new ideas that can solve problems in innovative, unexpected ways. These locally based thinkers are applying big thoughts to bigger problems.
King Arthur's Sword Turns a Spot in Baldwin Into an Entertainment Destination
IQ Escape's new South Hills escape rooms elevate Crafthouse Stage & Grill and Legacy Lanes.
2017 Silk Screen Festival Focuses on Difficult, Captivating Fare
Reviews of three marquee films included in the 2017 Silk Screen Film Festival, plus local movie news and notes.
For a Relaxing Night Out, Throw Axes at the Wall
A trip to LumberjAxes, the competitive axe-throwing spot in Millvale.
It Remake is Messy, But Packs Plenty of Scares
A review of the new version of the Stephen King tale, plus local movie news and notes.
Beautiful Fairy Tale Highlights Week of French Animation
A review of "The Girl Without Hands," plus local movie news and notes.
Spotlight: A Global Exchange of Music and Poetry
City of Asylum invites the community to its Alphabet City venue for an expanded, and essential, Jazz Poetry Month.
Five Essential September Events in Pittsburgh
The Tingler, dachshunds, a whole bunch of scones and more upcoming delights.
Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in September
This month: “Weekend at Hogwarts” and “Your Life: the Musical.”
Break It Down: Farm Aid
The annual fundraising concert to benefit family farmers returns to the Pittsburgh area on Sept. 16.
Great Film Events in Pittsburgh All Week
A look at three excellent upcoming events in the local film community, plus a review of "The Only Living Boy in New York."
Global Game on Pittsburgh's South Shore
PUMP and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds bring a global festival to Station Square by way of an open soccer tournament
Time-Travel Drinking: Why We Need an '80s Bar
The case for an establishment where one can dine and drink while truly believing it's 1987.
A Hitman and His Bodyguard Get Into Trouble (No Need to Overcomplicate Things)
Reviews of "The Hitman's Bodyguard" and "Wind River," plus local movie news and notes.
Tres Rios Has Potential, But Hasn't Distinguished Itself Just Yet
The tacos-and-tequila bar and restaurant on the South Side doesn't do anything wrong, exactly, but has room to grow.
The Glass Castle Isn't Perfect, But It's Better Than a Creepy Doll
Reviews of "The Glass Castle" and "Annabelle: Creation," plus local movie news and notes.
Pittsburgh's First Flugtag: Thrills, Spills and Hilarious Chaos
37 teams aimed their flying machines for the skies and all of them got wet, some sooner than others.
First Pittsburgh Underground Film Fest Raises Voices
A review of the PUFF opening-night film "Ovarian Psycos," plus reviews of "Detroit," "The Dark Tower" and more.
Five Essential August Events in Pittsburgh
Roller derby, the T-1000, Greta Garbo and more upcoming delights.
Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in August
This month: Wigle Whiskey’s Shot and a Beer Summer Sundays.
Bloomfield Bridge Tavern To Close in October
The 32-year-old bar, known for Polish fare and live music, is shuttering due to increasing insurance costs.
Pioneer Artist of Pulp Magazines Honored at First Pittsburgh-Area Pulpfest
Gloria Stoll Karn is one of the only women to illustrate and create covers for the pulp magazines of the 1940s.
Break It Down: Drink from the Cup
Now that the Pittsburgh Penguins have hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup for a fifth time, we thought we’d look back and break down the Pens’ quintet of championship runs — stats, dates and more (including, always, beating the Capitals).
Valerian and Dunkirk are (Very Different) Winners
Reviews of "Dunkirk" and "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets," plus local movie news and notes.
