Author: Sean Collier
Nightlife: Pittsburgh Wine Fest Turns 12
Head to Heinz Field to sample an array of vino varieties from here and abroad.
Your Guide to Summer Movie Season ’14
Don't just go see a movie. Go see a movie then do something thematically related and cool afterward.
'No Summer in Pittsburgh is Complete Without …'
We asked a half-dozen notable locals to finish that very sentence.
Bar Exam: Blue Dust
Even Waterfront skeptics will find it hard to say no to 25-cent pierogi night.
Can’t-Miss Pirates Games for 7 Types of Fans
Can’t-Miss Pirates Games for 7 Types of Fans
‘Her Things’ Hurls You Over the Fourth Wall
The interactive theater production “Her Things” is the most fun you can have this weekend.
Don't Let Russell Martin Get the Drop on You
The Pirates catcher is ready to start another season behind the plate — and as 40,000 screaming fans saw in last fall’s Wild Card game against Cincinnati, he can make a big difference at the dish, too.
Feel 17 Again With Pop-Punk Band The Ataris
Gen X and Yers will feel maximum nostalgia at Altar Bar next week.
Bar Exam: Lanigan’s Irish Pub
The search for a truly authentic Irish pub takes After Dark to New Castle.
Sochi Watch: Team Canada is Still Team Canada
Wallow in sadness with us.
Sochi Watch: Malkin’s Russia Flops, Crosby’s Canada Flails
But Bylsma’s Team USA keeps rolling on.
Sochi Watch: Bobsledder Lauryn Williams is Two Minutes Away From Gold
The Rochester native could become one of the most improbable gold medal winners in Olympic history. Find out why.
Flicks: Cinemark Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills Gets Motion-System Seats
Allow Cinemark to alter your next trip to the movies with cutting-edge technology.
Sochi Watch: Here’s What’s Next for USA Hockey
The men’s and women’s squads head into crucial elimination games this week.
Sochi Watch: The Penguins Are Kicking Butt
It was a good first week for Penguins at the Olympics. Here’s a rundown.
Bar Exam: Piper’s Pub
Hooligans. Harp. Footy on the telly. Sunday brunch at Piper’s is an essential experience.
Sochi Watch: USA, Canada on Women’s Hockey Collision Course
Plus, un-discombobulate yourself with this week’s men’s hockey schedule in Eastern Standard Time.
Sochi Watch: Keeping Track of ’Burghers at the Olympics
The games are underway — here are the locally bred athletes we’ll be watching.
Underrated Fun: Let’s Go Bowling, ’90s Style
Harmarville’s Fun Fest Entertainment Center is like a trip back to the Clinton era. In the best way possible.
Review Our Bar Exams Before Making Super Bowl Plans
During Super Bowl weekend, the last place you want to take in a game is a loud bar with subpar food. We're here to help show you the way.
Pittsburgh's Improv Scene is Coming Alive (and You're Invited)
Arcade Comedy Theater and Steel City Improv Theater offer sessions teaching you how to entertain others — and get through grim situations with a smile on your face.
The All-Star on the Sidelines
Pitt women's basketball coach Suzie McConnell-Serio leads the lady Panthers into the ACC.
Let’s Get Ready to Royal Rumble
The WWE’s second-biggest pay-per-view event of the year comes to CONSOL Energy Center this Sunday.
Animal Kingdom
Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary is home to a happy, healthy menagerie.
Flicks: Monroeville Mall Gets a Cinema
Now you can catch a film in the spot where "Dawn of the Dead" was shot.
Catch Penguins on the Ice — and at the Aviary
Visit Consol for one of the hockey games and head to the North Side to see the National Aviary's cute new additions.
Bar Exam: Acacia
South Side’s speakeasy-style bar is the perfect spot to catch up with old friends over old cocktails.
Holiday Movie Guide: Should You See It?
Don’t get stuck at a bummer flick on your vacation. After Dark is here for quality control.
$5 Fun: Pitt Women’s Hoops at The Pete
As the Panthers head into ACC play, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a game.
Bar Exam: Blue Line Grille
How can you say no to a drink called The 66 Blue Lemieux?
Q+A: Grammy-Winning Disco Legend Gloria Gaynor
Plus, win a pair of tickets to see the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra present Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton.
Brett Keisel is Here to Help
The intimidating rock of the Steelers defense discusses football, family and, of course, Da Beard.
Pittsburgh’s Big-Screen Rebirth
'The Fault in Our Stars' brings Hollywood back to Pittsburgh after an extended break.
Bar Exam: The Headkeeper
Love tapas? This is your new go-to bar in Greensburg.
12 Movies to See at the Three Rivers Film Festival
With an extensive list of interesting flicks at this year’s fest, we pick a dozen that caught our attention.
Nightlife: Catch a Steelers Game at Clark Bar
This North Side institution is nestled in the ground floor of the former candy factory.
Bar Exam: Speakeasy
How authentic is the Omni William Penn’s chic Prohibition-inspired bar? It has an escape route.
Pittsburgher Margot Bingham Shines in 'Boardwalk Empire'
We sit down with the singer, songwriter and actress to talk about her rise from CAPA grad to HBO stardom.
4 With 4 (Paws)
Get to know four furry friends who help make our city a better place.
New Board Game Lets You Run for Mayor
Bar Marco and Cannon Coffee set to host game nights previewing Ninety: The Campaign for Mayor of Pittsburgh.
This Pirates Playoff Story Will Make Your Day
One family. Three generations. And a very meaningful pilgrimage to PNC Park.
Bar Exam: Pennsbury Pub
This is a bar for rebels. And people who love cheap drafts.
The 7 Creepiest Things in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Our Halloween trilogy concludes with another attempt to find terror in unexpected places.
Buctober Ends Early, But Memories Will Last
The Pirates took a great leap forward in 2013. Ultimately, it wasn’t quite enough to hang another banner at PNC Park.
Q+A: 'The Fault in Our Stars' Author John Green
As the film adaptation of his book takes over Pittsburgh, John Green is relishing the chance to be part of the process — and the city.
Game 4 Recap: The Pittsburgh Pirates Battle with Time
Game 4 was headed in the wrong direction before the Pirates had time to figure out Michael Wacha. Now, there’s one game left — and it’s in the wrong stadium.
5 Tough Decisions the Pirates Need to Make to Reach the World Series
Yesterday’s win proved that the Pirates can compete with any team in the postseason. But they’re going to need to address a few things to stick around.
Game 2 Recap: A Cole World for Cardinals
As the teams head to Pittsburgh tied 1-1, Pirates fans are already practicing their sinister chorus.
