fun things to do in Pittsburgh
Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Stomp is making some noise at the Benedum Center. A percussion masterpiece that turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, Stomp shows that beautiful sounds and music can be made from everyday objects (garbage can lids, hubcaps, Zippo lighters, matchboxes, brooms, etc.). The award-winning…
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 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 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…
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 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 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…
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