fun things to do in Pittsburgh

Cool Picks Monday June 4, 2012

1) With the possibility of rain today, it’s a great time to catch the new Marvel Avengers flick. It’s the #1 box office opening movie of all time according to the Marvel site. (At least until Pittsburgh–filmed, The Dark Knight Rises debuts on July 20th). 2) Popular local groove band the Boogie Hustlers take the stage at the Three…

Cool Picks Sunday June 3, 2012

1) Some things just go together beautifully – like a good hot dog with Heinz ketchup. A ly combination is happening in Pittsburgh today, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is performing at the Three Rivers Arts Festival. The free concert starts in Point State Park at 6:30 pm. 2) Another great combination today, Joan Osborne + Hartwood Acres =…

Cool Picks for Saturday June 2, 2012

1) Penn Brewery hosts the Pennsylvania Microbrewers Fest with brews from great names like: Penn Brewery, Church Brew Works, East End Brewery, Arsenal Cider, Magic Hat, Rooney’s Ale and many . 2) Joe Walsh, legendary guitar slinger, brings his Analog Tour to Stage AE tonight. Formerly of the James Gang , he is still a member of the classic rock…

Cool Picks for Thursday May 31, 2012

1) Private Lives, a new play from The Public is showing the next several weeks at the O’Reilly Theater in the Downtown Cultural District. 2) Not much for the cultural scene? Then  “get your (Harley) motor running and head out on the highway” (thank you Steppenwolf)  to Bike Nights every Thursday at Station Square. Tonight’s featured band is East…

New Rowdy Bar on the South Side

We just got this dispatch in from the Entertainment Central Pittsburgh Recon Patrol: We had noticed a new, brightly colored well-lit bar on Carson Street while engaging in nighttime patrols recently. The Rowdy Buck sounded intriguing; and seemd like a place worth checking out on a recent Friday night. The doorman was big and friendly.…

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