Author: Sean Collier
Play Ball
This weekend, the Pirates welcome their friendly neighbors from Philadelphia to PNC Park for the home opener.
Rejoice: Pittsburgh Finally Has a Great Tequila Bar
The East End’s ultra-cool Verde Mexican Kitchen and Cantina offers a stunning 170 tequilas.
Future Tenant's 10th Birthday Party is Cooler Than Yours Was
The boundary-breaking art gallery celebrates its birthday with a Bakery Square bash.
Get Buff
Buff up on your Civil War history with a quick weekend getaway, or just drink like a bluecoat.
A Building That Breathes
The recently completed Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory ranks among the greenest buildings on Earth.
52 Great Weekend Getaways
Whether you're a rock climber, arts lover or foodie, we've got a destination for you.
Flame-thrower
Closer Joel Hanrahan found success with the Pirates — and he’s hungry for more.
Bound in History
Go inside the William R. Oliver Special Collections Room at the Carnegie Library.
Pittsburgh Power Returns to the CONSOL Energy Center
Plus, find out how to score opera tickets for less than the price of pizza.
Great Google-y Moogly
Google Pittsburgh's new Kennywood-themed office space will blow your mind.
Why You Need to See 'Hunger Games'
Rising above the white noise of hype and anti-hype, Jennifer Lawrence shines in a science-fiction gem.
Downtown Expected to Welcome 150,000 for St. Patty's Parade
With the parade falling on the holiday itself, there's no better time to pretend you're Irish for a weekend.
11 Rules for Drinking Like a Real Irishman
How to spend your St. Patrick’s Day drinking as authentically as possible.
Brando It Ain't: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Does 'Streetcar'
PBT becomes the first American company to perform choreographer John Neumeier's adaptation of Tennessee Williams' immortal play.
The Jam-Packed, Self-Serving Spring Concert Preview
Faced with too many great concerts on the spring calendar, we had to get a little selfish.
Phipps Unveils 'Tropical Forest India' Exhibit
Plus, 'darkly mysterious' songstress Eilen Jewell plays Club Cafe and a Lawrenceville spot offers Civil War-era libations.
Drink Like Your Great-Great-Great-Grandfather at Arsenal Cider House
‘Mad Men’ nostalgia is played out, so take a trip way back in time to the days of mead and Bluecoats.
Intriguing Theater Abounds This Weekend
Plus, the JACK Quartet pushes boundaries at The Warhol and the red carpet awaits at Lights! Glamour! Action!
How to Party Like an Oscar Winner Without the Morning-After TMZ Mugshot
Now you don't need to have the personality disorder and compromised morals of a Hollywood star in order to party on the red carpet like one.
Turn Red, White and Blue in Style at 'History Uncorked'
Plus, an all-female improv group debuts and Chatham Baroque injects some loveliness into your weekend.
Can't Ms. the Punchline
Tired of being underrepresented in the comedy scene, three local comediennes are set to launch an all-female variety group.
Penny for Your Slots
How to go crazy at the Rivers Casino without losing your shirt.
The Smiling Moose: Best Bar on the South Side?
This labor of love might just be the most agreeable, everything-to-everyone bar on East Carson.
Don't Miss Our Bakery's Best Party at Bakery Square
This Saturday, enjoy sweet treats from some of the region's best bakeries and a free brew, too.
New Theater Group Wants to Get Weird With You
12 Peers Productions brings Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s horror-kitsch to Lawrenceville.
Point Breeze's Mac Miller Makes Billboard History
DJ and Billboard historian Shawn Israel breaks down 70 years of chart-topping 'Burghers.
Reel Talent
Meet five local film professionals who keep “Hollywood on the Mon” rolling.
Closer to the Edge
Music on the Edge continually shines a light on avant-garde musicians, exposing locals to new music — maybe even a new favorite act.
One-Man Show Pits Man Against Apple
Plus a quartet of concerts and everything else you need to know about this weekend.
Are You Ready to Rock, Softly?
This weekend, expand your musical horizons beyond Donny Iris at these great concerts.
Closing Weekend for CLO’s Smash-Hit 'Defending the Caveman'
Plus, After Dark's Offical NFL Playoff Bandwagon Guide and new angles on photography at the Center for the Arts.
The NFL Playoff Bandwagon-Fan Guide to Drinking Away Sorrow
With the Steelers knocked out, there’s still a viable two-step solution: adopt a team and cop a brew.
Restaurant + Bar = Love
If the delicious food served up by these area hotspots doesn't warm your soul, the spirits just might do the trick.
Stand Up for Sketch Comedy at Club Cafe
Ron Placone and friends want to elevate your expectation of a comedy show.
Witness ‘The Word of God’ Then Catch ‘Frostbite’ at The Warhol
Spice up your boring holiday routine with the peculiar exhibit of an indescribable artist and a genre-defying cabaret.
CMU Grad Creates Power Hour, the Album
If Ali Spagnola's hour-long Power Hour tunes don't get you moving, the booze certainly will.
A Trio of December Theater Debuts
Plus, an intimate homecoming for singer Parry Adams and a holiday album from Nina Sainato.
Singer Parry Adams Returns Home to Perform at Club Cafe
Irwin native’s EP, 'Puzzle Piece', is a collection of starkly arranged, beautiful songs.
WVU Nourishes Students' Minds Through Their Stomachs
Plus, an award-winning writer talks crime and prison at Chatham and an evolutionary mural goes on display.
Wigle Whiskey Brings a Still to the Strip
Capitalizing on a 250-year-old local tradition, Wigle Whiskey opens a magnificent brewery in the Strip.
Have a New Experience at Wexford's Oldest Bar
Cole Brothers Tavern has been serving up drinks since the Teddy Roosevelt administration.
Get All Your Holiday Gifts at Handmade Arcade
Plus, After Dark does the city in 48 hours and a musical classic comes to the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Pittsburgh in 48 Hours: The Perfect City Tour
Constructing the most fun-filled tour imaginable for out-of-towners.
What to See (and Not See) at the Three Rivers Film Festival
Local and international filmmakers shine with documentaries, passion projects and downright good films.
Where to Find the Season’s Best Pumpkin Beers
Harris Grill features a quartet of pumpkin ales and Boo and Brew offers seasonal sips for a worthy cause.
Flip, Grind, Recycle
Art of Board turns broken skateboards into eye-catching installations.
Tenacious Training
A new training facility in Moon is thinking outside the sweat box.
Three Great Places to Experience 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'
Immerse yourself in the full-body experience of this beloved cult-classic.
