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Cool Picks

Cool things to do in the Pittsburgh region

Cool Picks Monday October 29, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Today’s the last day to see the NFL Hall of Fame busts of all 22 Steelers Hall of Fame players direct from the “Steelers Wing” of the Hall. “The Chief” Art Rooney, Joe Greene, Jack Lambert and Terry Bradshaw are a few of the…

Cool Picks Sunday October 28, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) ZooBoo, The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s annual Halloween celebration, features: Gymkhana’s Haunted Hideaway; the Docent Council Haunted House; your favorite animals; “trick-or-treating” stations, kid’s costume contest at Water’s Edge (costumes optional). The kids aren’t the only ones having fun–animals  receive over 100…

Cool Picks Saturday October 27, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh Entertainment every day! 1) Voodoo Bayou, Mortem Manor, Villa of the Vampires, Bio-Fear: these are not bad housing developments, they’re rather haunted attractions at Kennywood Park’s Phantom Fright Nights. Enjoy your favorite rides in total darkness, but watch out. You won’t know what’s out there until it’s too late! This…

Cool Picks Friday October 26, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents Giselle. The story is a classic, quintessential ballerina tale of , betrayal, madness and death. The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra provides the live soundtrack to Giselle. 8 p.m., Benedum Center. 2) Actor/comedian Kevin Hart brings his “Let Me Explain” tour…

Cool Picks Thursday October 25, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Attention ladies: Rick Springfield, former soap opera hunk (General Hospital) and Grammy Award-winning pop singer, takes the stage at Greensburg’s Palace Theatre. His breakout hit was “Jessie’s Girl” in 1981. Springfield’s other top songs include “Don’t Talk to Strangers” and “I Get Excited.” 8 p.m.  21…

Cool Picks Wednesday October 24, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Dinosaur Jr, an alternative rock band, plays Mr. Smalls Funhouse. Dinosaur Jr. is especially well-know for the talented guitar play of lead guitarist J Mascis. Top songs include “Feel The Pain;” “Over It;” “Said The People.” Special guest is Shearwater. 8 p.m. 400 Lincoln…

Cool Picks Tuesday October 23, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society launches their fall season with the award winning Jerusalem Quartet. The Quartet will be playing a program of pieces composed by Mozart, Shostakovich and Borodin. Hear great music in a beautiful setting. Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. 7:30 p.m., 4400…

Cool Picks Monday October 22, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) “Mystical Halloween Sky” is a current Carnegie Science Center show that explores the myths and superstitions of this ancient astronomical holiday by examining the night sky for favorite ghosts and goblins. Included free with general admission. 2 p.m., North Shore. 2) “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the…

Cool Picks Sunday October 21, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Fiona Apple plays Stage AE tonight. Apple, a singer/songwriter and pianist is touring in support of her 4th studio album with popular single “Every Single Night” from the album “The Idler Wheel is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You…

Cool Picks Saturday October 20, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Popular Pittsburgh rockers, The Clarks, are playing the big stage at the Palace Theatre tonight. Enjoy Greg, Scott, Rob and Dave of “The Clarks” in a classic theatrical atmosphere. Presented by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Laurel Region. 7 p.m., 21 W. Otterman St.,…

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