CoolPicks.jpg

Cool Picks

Cool things to do in the Pittsburgh region

So simple and yet so puzzling: Jason Shavers (center) says it all with a look while Mary Elizabeth Drake and Jamen Nanthakumar expound in "The Fantasticks."

Last Chance to See ‘The Fantasticks’ at The Public; The Steel Cactus’ Sunday Brunch (Sun., 10/30/16)

‘The Fantastick’s,’ Steel Cactus Sunday Brunch, ‘The Girl on the Train,’

Bill Toms and Hard Rain at Club Cafe; Brian O’Neill Book Signing at Beyond Bedtime Books; Revel Halloween Bash (Sat., 10/29/16)

Biill Toms and Hard Rain, Brian O’Neill, Revel Halloween Bash

Flo Rida Brings ‘Wild Ones’ to Stage AE; Pittsburgh Ballet Stages ‘Giselle’ (Fri., 10/28/16)

Flo Rida, ‘Giselle,’ ‘Yankee Tavern,’ Johnny Cash Unchained’

Comedy Legend Carol Burnett Plays Heinz Hall; Pitt Panthers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (Thurs., 10/27/16)

Carol Burnett, Panthers vs. Hies, Mario’s East Side Saloon

unnamed women in Quantum Theatre's "The River." But don't be overly spooked: theater on tap this month includes shows that span a rich variety of moods and genres.

Quantum’s ‘The River’ in Downstream Run; Trivia Night at Gene’s Place in Oakland (Wed., 10/26/16)

‘The River,’ Gene’s Place, Rock Star Karae

Lupe Fiasco in Concert at Mr. Smalls; Bea Taco Town in Downtown and Banksville (Tues., 10/25/16)

Lupe Fiasco, Bea Taco Town, Pens vs. Panthers

Lucero in Concert at Mr. Smalls; Jergel’s Hosts The Balcony Big Band (Mon., 10/24/16)

Lucero, The Balcony Big Band, Global Mondays

" it is Peter's real-life mom who flies off to the bye and bye. (This pic is from the Broadway production with Laura Michelle Kelly in the role.)

Steelers vs. Patriots Football Showdown; 2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions at PPG (Sun., 10/23/16)

Steelers vs. Patriots, 2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions, ‘Finding Neverland,’

Climate-change skeptics beware: The Toxic Avenger (Evan Ruggiero) will not be denied.

CLO’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Onstage at Cabaret; The Move Makers at the Meadows (Sat., 10/22/16)

‘The Toxic Avenger,’ The Move Makers, ‘An Accident’

Actor/ Comedian Louis C.K. Performs at the Pete; Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane’s ‘Analogy / Dora: Tramontane’ (Fri., 10/21/16)

Louis C.K., Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance, Company, Good Fridays at the Warhol

Follow Entertainment Central

Sign up for the EC Newsletter

Entertainment Central Pittsburgh promo