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Katie Mack is bereaved but sure not running on empty; she's got a fast-paced trip to share in '#UglyCry.'

A Strange Near-Death Experience: Katie Mack’s ‘#UglyCry’ at Off the Wall

The new solo show by New Yorker Mack packs a high-tech punch.

Bullet for My Valentine performing at the Full Force 2022 in Ferropolis, Germany. (Photo: S. Bollmann and Wikipedia)

October 2023 Concert Guide: The Eagles, Lana Del Rey, Ann Wilson, Bullet for My Valentine, and Cole Swindell

A smaller, but mighty concert secne this month.

'The Barber of Seville' is one on the most popular operas ever. It's music continues to ripple through popular culture. See it onstage this month at Pittsburgh Opera. (Photo: Jeff Strout for New Orleans Opera)

October 2023 Theater Guide: Seek Your Higher Power

This month there’s a cornucopia of diverse theater offerings.

Rod Stewart performing in concert in 2014. (Photo: Joe Bielawa and Wikipedia.)

August 2023 Concert Guide: Rod, Pink, Willie, GNR, Gabby, Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, and Pablo Cruise

Top country acts are in good supply this month plus several other high quality concerts.

August is a great month for strolling the tree lined streets of Shadyside and enjoying the fine arts and crafts during the Art Festival on Walnut. (Photo: Rick Handler)

Summer Guide (Mid to Late Season) 2023: Festivals, Fairs, and Fun Activities

Summertime is a fun time in Pittsburgh with many festivals, events, and activities.

Wiz Khalifia rapping with a smile on his face as his band Kush and Orange Juice performing in the background.

July 2023 Concert Guide: Ed Sheeran, Foreigner, Phish, Bret, Metric, Gov’t Mule, Wiz and Snoop

There’s plenty of hot concert action this month.

Performer Marcus Weiss turns a one-man show into an all-hands celebration in 'Every Brilliant Thing.' (Photo: Rocky Raco)

An Experiment in Emotional Energy: ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at Kinetic 

Kinetic’s seriocomedy asks, can we take an upbeat approach in the face of life’s dark downsides?

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater's 'Revelations' is one of the works that will be danced onstage at Benedum Center this month. (Photo: ©Paul Kolnik)

May 2023 Theater Guide: Look Out for What’s Inside (Onstage) This Month

Sometimes in theater it’s not the main character driving the story.

'We Don't Need Another Hero' unless it's PNC Broadway's 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.' (photo courtesy of the production and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)

April 2023 Theater Guide: April Showers Our Stages with Diversity and Drama

Honor diversity. Discover the difference with these dramatic picks.

Being in a marriage can be difficult at times, no more so than the six wives of Henry VIII. 'Six' the musical celebrates them as strong, independent women. (Photo: Joan Marcus)

March 2023 Theater Guide: On Mainstage in March, The Power of Passion

There’s something about Pittsburgh’s for fish fry’s… and its passion for good theater.

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