bars

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 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…

|Steel Cactus Interior|exterior shot of Steel cactus

Shadyside’s Smooth New Cantina, The Steel Cactus

For this mission, the Recon Patrol (RP) went deep undercover in order to bring you the lowdown on a new spot in Shadyside, The Steel Cactus: Authentic Mexican Restaurante & Cantina. We spent a few nights snooping around this smooth-loing, modern cantina, the latest offering from the AMP’D  Group (who brought you  South Side’s “Local” and…

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.,…

Cool Picks Monday October 15, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Ease back into the work week with a performance by blues rocker Shari Richards, and special guests. 8 p.m. No cover.  Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale. 2) Monday can be a good day to get hard work out of the way, or…

Cool Picks Thursday October 11, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Warhol and WYEP-FM present “Sound Series: Zammuto (with special guest), Lymbyc Systym.” Nick Zammuto (formerly of “The Bos”) plays intricate, original compositions with a tight rhythm section, strong vocals and ethereal effects. Lymbyc Systym is an instrumental duo comprised of brothers Jared and Michael…

Cool Picks Wednesday October 10, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Craig Ferguson, host of CBS TV’s Emmy-nominated “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” is following up a 2010 sold- out performance at Greensburg’s Palace Theatre with another appearance tonight.  The comedian, author and actor takes the stage at 8 p.m. No word on whether…

Cool Picks Tuesday October 9, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Neil Young and Crazy Horse ; and Los Lobos are rolling into the University of Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center on “Alchemy 2012 Tour.” Young is touring in support of his new  Americana (released earlier this year) and Psycheic Pill  (soon to be released) albums and an autobiography “Waging Heavy…

Follow Entertainment Central

Sign up for the EC Newsletter

Entertainment Central Pittsburgh promo