‘Dancing With the Stars’ on Benedum Stage; Red Ring: Duquesne’s Bar & Grille (Tues., 1/16/18)

1) If you want to see Dancing with the Stars: Live!, better hit those ticket-resale sites or try to hit up a friend. The Pittsburgh show is sold out. This touring stage show is a customized affair, with each city’s production featuring local dancers and celebrities. At the time this article went on the web, the Pittsburgh lineup had not been announced, but some details will surely be leaked and there might be surprise appearances as well. Will the mayor dance? Will our favorite sports heroes and TV news persons dance? Will you dance merrily into the January night after watching them? 7:30 p.m. Benedum Center, 237 7^th St., Cultural District. (MV)

2) Gotta love a restaurant where happy hour starts at 3 p.m. from Monday through Thursday and noon Fridays. Especially when it has the beer selection to match. Such is the case for the Red Ring Bar & Grille, a Duquesne campus restaurant. It’s open to all Pittsburghers, though—perfect for pregaming prior to an event at the PPG Paints Arena. The restaurant offers a different lunch special every weekday. Key menu items include salads, hand-crafted burgers, sandwiches, and house macs. (I think we’ve reached peak Pittsburgh deliciousness with the Pittsburgh Mac: a four-cheese blend served with kielbasa, pierogi, grilled onion, fried egg, and hand-cut fries.) The Red Ring also earned a Gold Plate from Sustainable Pittsburgh for its locally sourced food, conservation efforts, and commitment to the community. Finally, fall may be coming, but the outdoor patio is going nowhere. Rather, it will be enclosed and heated. The Red Ring is closed on weekends, but will open for events, so do check its website. 1015 Forbes Ave., Uptown. (CM)

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