Daytripping: Fort of Necessity
This “charming field for an encounter” saw the first major event in young George Washington’s military career ... and his only surrender.
Vital Happy Hour Alert: Great Cocktails at the Wigle Tasting Room
The third outpost of local distillery Wigle, found in the Omni William Penn Hotel, is an instant destination for cocktail fans.
Schumer's Sophomore Flick Isn't Bad, Just Disappointing
Reviews of "Snatched," "King Arthur" and "The Wall," plus local movie news and notes.
Good Clean Fun for All Ages (Adults Included) in Cranberry
Fun Fore All has evolved into a family-entertainment complex that actually boasts enjoyable diversions for kids and adults alike.
Faced With A Mountain of Hype, Guardians 2 Delivers
A review of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," along with local movie news and notes.
Josh Gibson is a Doomed Monarch in The Summer King
In the essential new production by the Pittsburgh Opera, the life story of the Negro Leagues' most famous slugger is rendered as a universal drama.
Returning to Pittsburgh: ‘Perks of Being a Wallflower’ Comes Full Circle
Prime Stage Theatre is set to bring the famed Pittsburgh epistolary novel to life in an exclusive premiere.
Pittsburgh's Can't Miss Concerts in May
This month's lineup includes Ry X, Raffi and Laura Marling.
Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in May
This month: an arena adaption of Cirque Du Soleil's 25th show, OVO, arrives in Pittsburgh.
Book Review: ‘The Madhouse Effect’
”Right there, we had a prima facie case that we were warming the planet and affecting Earth’s climate system.” The Madhouse Effect
A Place in Pittsburgh Where You Can Create and Connect
Songbird Artistry on Penn Avenue in Central Lawrenceville is a whimsical store that often becomes a hub of conversation and community.
Five Essential May Events
Comics (the kind on paper), comics (the kind with microphones), cats and more upcoming delights.
Sink Into a Trippy High School at Row House Cinema
The Pittsburgh premiere of offbeat cartoon "My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea" is the local film event of the week.
A Refreshing Action Flick and a Redundant Thriller
Reviews of "Free Fire," "Unforgettable" and "The Promise," plus local movie news and notes.
Dive Bar & Grille Expands to South Side, Remains Charming
The latest outpost of the small, Wexford-born chain isn't flashy, but offers good beer and grub.
More Cars, More Stars and More Mayhem in "Fate of the Furious"
Reviews of "Fate of the Furious" and "Gifted," along with local movie news and notes.
Stack'd Burgers and Beer Brings Burger Construction to Oakland
The burger-and-beer joint is nothing to write home about, but it earns its place in the middle of a busy neighborhood.
Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin and a Pleasant Enough Movie
Reviews of "Going in Style" and "Smurfs: The Lost Village," plus local movie news and notes.
Five Essential April Events
Beer, birds, a musical trip to the funeral home and more upcoming delights.
Lazy Boss Baby Won't Impress Parents or Kids
Reviews of "The Boss Baby," "Ghost in the Shell" and "The Zookeeper's Wife" plus local movie news and notes.
Stuff of Legends
Pittsburgh Opera will debut its first world premiere, a story with local ties, in “The Summer King: The Josh Gibson Story.”
