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Cool Picks

After the wartime bombing of Dresden, refugees sought hope between a city in flames and their own country's dying regime. 'An Elephant in the Garden' presents the Michael Morpurgo story on stage. (photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)

Today's Cool Picks:

Byham Has ‘An Elephant in the Garden’; Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Continues; Bill Toms at Moondog’s (Sat., 1/18/20)

'An Elephant in the Garden,' Pittsburgh Restaurant Week, Bill Toms and Hard Rain

Tomorrow's Cool Picks:

Phish Bassist Mike Gordon at Mr. Smalls; The Roxian Hosts Greensky Bluegrass (Sun., 1/19/20)

Upcoming:

Homerun Harrys a Monday Hotspot; Green Pepper for Korean BBQ and Asian Fare (Mon., 1/20/20)

Cheap Thrills in Pittsburgh

Where to find good entertainment cheap—or free—for this tight-budget time of year.

January 2020 Concert Guide: Courtney Barnett, Motion City Soundtrack, Winter Jam, Umphrey’s McGee, The Motels, and AJR

January Theater Guide: Midwinter Musicals Set the Tone

The Chilling Task of Buying Champagne

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,’ A Primer

Featured Sections

Delicioso

Orange fennel salmon, sage butternut squash, and smoked Gouda pasta salad.

Corner Mercantile Features Fast Casual, Chef-Driven Dining Downtown

Quick, healthy, and savory food in a sleek setting.

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Sweet Sweet Music

Courtney Barnett performing at a concert in 2015. (photo: Paul Hudson and Wikipedia)

January 2020 Concert Guide: Courtney Barnett, Motion City Soundtrack, Winter Jam, Umphrey’s McGee, The Motels, and AJR

The new year of concerts starts strong as Pittsburgh enters the ’20s.

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Center Stage

January Theater Guide: Midwinter Musicals Set the Tone

Intriguing musicals and music-infused shows highlight Pittsburgh's theater schedule at the start of 2020.

More Center Stage

Nightlife

Several possible champagne choices for New Year's Eve. (photo: Rick Handler)

The Chilling Task of Buying Champagne

A guide to purchasing the right bottle of bubbly for your New Year's Eve or other occasions.

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Artistry

Are there visions of mortality in Warhol's 1986 'Self-Portrait'? Andy died the next year.

‘Revelation,’ at The Warhol, Reveals Andy’s Spiritual Journey

Andy Warhol grew up as a Byzantine Catholic boy. A new exhibit traces how he carried this through his life, and into art.

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Cinema

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,’ A Primer

Will 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' be your favorite installment of the movie series. Refresh your knowledge before seeing the film.

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Story Mosaic

Cheap Thrills in Pittsburgh

Where to find good entertainment cheap—or free—for this tight-budget time of year.

More Story Mosaic

Gallery

An Early Autumn Hike at West Virginia’s Valley Falls State Park

A horizontal series of short waterfalls on the Tygart River makes the park a beautiful location.

Gallery