Mike Vargo

They've been saving a seat for you. They are the gents and the leading lady at The Hill's favorite restaurant, circa 1969, in 'Two Trains Running'—one of a trio of August Wilson plays at Pittsburgh Playwrights.

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company’s August Wilson Festival: Three Plays Running!

Pittsburgh Playwrights’ is showcasing several of August Wilson’s best known plays this month.

August ’25 Concert Guide: Linkin Park, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Doobie Brothers, Styx, The Flaming Lips, and Joan Jett

The summer concert season is in high gear.

Quantum’s ‘Seagull’ Flies an Intriguing Path Through Human Space/Time

A new version of Chekhov’s tragicomedy strikes the notes that show us our true nature.

EC Summer Guide 2025 (Mid-to-Late Season): Festivals, Fairs, and Events

There’s still a lot of summer left, so get out and soak it in.

Shinedown, L. to R.) Barry Kerch, Eric Bass, Brent Smith, and Zach Myers. (Photo by Ebru Yildiz )

July ’25 Concert Guide: Shinedown, Wiz, Teddy Swims, Frankie Valli, Kesha, Vince Gill, and The Wallflowers

July’s shows are diverse and legendary.

Beyond a great wall of rubble, Gateway Center's new towers rise in a cavalcade.

Artful Echoes of Pittsburgh’s Renaissance: ‘Eyes on the Point’ at Benedum-Trees Gallery

A singular art show offers a ramble through history combined with one artist’s expressions.

Roy Scheider endeavors to center a dislocated Dreyfuss, asking him to fixate upon the flame from a lighter.

Barebones Lands a Big One with ‘The Shark Is Broken’

This newer, popular Broadway production is based on the making of the movie ‘Jaws.’

Concert Guide June 2025: Megan Moroney, Phish, Jack’s Mannequin, Bret Michaels, Jon Pardi, Halsey, and The Clarks

This month the larger concert venues are quiet, but the others are busy with top notch shows.

Kennywood's vintage Racer still rocks the coaster scene.

Entertainment Central Summer Guide (Early-to-Mid Season) 2025

Summers in Pittsburgh are packed with fun events and activities.

Pearl Jam performing in concert in Amsterdam in 2012. (photo by Lugnuts and Wikipedia)

Concert Guide May ’25: AC/DC, Pearl Jam, George Strait and Chris Stapleton, Post Malone and Jelly Roll, George Clinton, and Herb Alpert

This month’s shows features several legendary performers.

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