Re-opened Brew House art space gets gallery hours
Gallery resurfaces with alumni show for former resident artists
Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: Anti-Flag
Christ No. 2 discusses 11 years of Warped Tour, making yourself feel at home in the middle of a long tour, and holding it down as a political and punk staple on the tour.
Warped Tour 2017 Q&A: War On Women
War On Women vocalist Shawna Potter has an explosive stage presence and spreads an anti-racist, anti-transphobic, anti-sexist message through her songs and her stage banter. It’s an electric sight to behold.
MP3 Monday: Lawn Care
Each week, we post a song from a local artist online for free. For your enjoyment, we’re sharing “Farmer’s Tan,” by Lawn Care. It’s a lively proclamation about needing to spend time working on yourself, brightened with horns and upbeat instrumentals. It’s the kind of catchy tune to listen to as you set up an…
Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Charlotte Flair takes down Slick Rick
Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Charlotte Flair takes down Slick Rick
Listen Up! July 19 Issue
Music from Wednesday’s issue, featuring Lydia Lunch, Spoon, Sharkmuffin, J.D. McPherson, The Van Allen Belt, Lawn Care, Mt. Joy and more.
Progressive, Independent Mik Pappas kicks off campaign for Allegheny County District Judge
Civil-rights attorney Mik Pappas seeks judgeship in Pittsburgh East End district, running a campaign on criminal-justice reform.
Breaking down the weirdness of the Pittsburgh Bucket-List story
CP music intern Hannah Lynn discusses some of the weirder, creepier aspects of the story of the lost Pittsburgh bucket list.
Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Remembering Bruiser Brody
Smark Attack Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Bruiser Brody.
A Day at Pittsburgh’s Deutschtown Music Festival
More than 200 bands descended on the Deutschtown neighborhood of North Side last weekend for the Deutschtown Music Festival.
Sir Sly brings tour to Pittsburgh’s The Club at Stage AE
Photos from Sir Sly’s performance at Pittsburgh’s Stage AE
In memory of “Night of the Living Dead” director George A. Romero
Pittsburgh filmmaker/writer Mike Watt offers a tribute to the “Godfather of the Zombie Movie” George Romero
Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Finally, The Rock has come to Smark Attack!
Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: The Rock
Democrats have a rural problem in Southwestern Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional district
Republican U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus has increased his support in rural parts of the 12th District, even as suburban support has waned.
Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: The Franchise Shane Douglas
Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: The Franchise Shane Douglas
Belladonna of Sadness
The gist of Eiichi Yamamoto’s 1973 animated tale Belladonna of Sadness is straightforward: In some long ago time, a poor peasant girl named Jeanne, after being raped and degraded, makes a pact with the devil to gain power over those who would subjugate her. (The film is a loose adaptation of Jules Michelet’s 1862 work…
Pro Wrestling Promo of the Day: Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Wrestlemania VI
Pittsburgh City Paper’s Smark Attack Promo of the day
Welcome to Smark Attack, Pittsburgh City Paper’s new wrestling blog
Pittsburgh City Paper launches new professional Wrestling blog, Smark Attack,
Judith Vollmer’s The Apollonia Poems
In a 2012 interview with lit mag The Fourth River, Pittsburgh-based poet Judith Vollmer speaks of her aim to write “a lyrical narrative poem that didn’t/doesn’t rely primarily on the essential infrastructure of witness, recall, plotting, or linear apprehension.” It’s this tall task that Vollmer faces as she moves the needle with her new collection…
War for the Planet of the Apes
We’re already beset with harbingers of our demise — from antibiotic-resistant superbugs to rising oceans — so judge for yourself the entertainment value in seeing humans take another beating. Men make their last stand in War for the Planet of the Apes, director Matt Reeves’ conclusion to the re-booted Planet of the Apes prequel trilogy.…
Nashville’s Airpark takes off on tour; plays Pittsburgh July 15
AIRPARK with A LITTLE LESS HUMAN 10:30 p.m. Sat., July 15. Club Café, 56 S.12th St., South Side. $10. 412-431-4950 or clubcafelive.com Airpark grew out of the ashes of Apache Relay, a Nashville-based folk-rock group that released three well-received albums. Brothers Michael Ford Jr. and Ben Ford left the group to make music in a…
Leana Quade’s States of Flux at Pittsburgh Glass Center
STATES OF FLUX continues through July 30. Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Ave., Friendship. 412-365-2145 or pittsburghglasscenter.org The title of States of Flux is one clue: Leana Quade’s fun Pittsburgh Glass Center exhibit is mostly about playing with the medium. A second tip-off is that on entering the gallery, you’re given the rare chance to…
Sweeney Todd at Pittsburgh Festival Opera
SWEENEY TODD continues July 15, 20 and 22. Pittsburgh Festival Opera at Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Ave., Shadyside. $20-75. 412-326-9687 or pittsburghfestivalopera.org All musicals are difficult (Larry Gelbart famously said: “If Hitler’s still alive, I hope he’s out of town with a musical”) but some are harder than others … as the folks behind…
The Art of Movement at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Upon crossing Greensburg’s Main Street Bridge, flanked by Janet Zweig’s recently installed “Analog Scroll,” visitors are welcomed to the Westmoreland Museum of American Art by a beautiful grid of 440 shimmering stainless steel plates. The grid reflects sunlight and shadows of the landscape, creating a pixelated dance with the wind. Commissioned in 2015 by the…
Pittsburgh’s Deutschtown Music Fest offers 200 bands over two days
Deutschtown Music Festival Fri., July 14, and Sat., July 15. Multiple venues, North Side. Free. All ages. For times and locations: deutschtownmusicfestival.org If I described a weekend event featuring more than 200 bands, 30 stages, 20 vendors and loads of other activities, you might automatically think Coachella, but you’d be way wrong. It’s the free,…
New Releases: Cousin Boneless
Cousin Boneless Revel in the Rubble 4th River Music Collective cousinboneless.bandcamp.com __ Cousin Boneless is an eight-piece street-folk band with a dark underbelly that thrives on busking on street corners and taking its music out as a mobile freak show — a roaming celebration of the absurd and otherworldly. Its latest release, Revel in the…
Critics’ Picks: Wolf Alice at Stage AE
[DREAMY] + THU., JULY 13 The Club at Stage AE will become an ethereal-pop haven when Wolf Alice hits the stage. The sound is like a perfect marriage of Now, Now and The Joy Formidable with a pinch of Day Wave. Tracks like “Moaning Lisa Smile” and “You’re a Germ” retain a darker, grungier touch,…
Critics’ Picks: Warped Tour at Burgettstown
[FESTIVAL] + FRI., JULY 14 While old punks shake their canes at the sky and grumble about how nothing is punk anymore, nostalgic adults and excited teens will make their way to Vans Warped Tour at Key Bank Pavilion for a day of soaking up sun, music and, hopefully, bad-ass tips from the feminist-action-educators of…
In the Heights at Pittsburgh CLO
IN THE HEIGHTS continues through Sun., July 16. Benedum Center, 237 Seventh St., Downtown. $25.75-80.75. 412-281-3973 or pittsburghclo.org Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, now at the Benedum Center courtesy of Pittsburgh CLO, is an easy show to like: How often does Broadway move to rap and salsa, replete with swirling limbs and swiveling torsos that…
The Big Sick
The Big Sick Directed by Michael Showalter Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano In Chicago, Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani) is living those stagnant post-college years: He’s an Uber driver, a struggling standup comic who shares a grungy apartment with a buddy who is an even worse standup comic. His immigrant parents want him…
Critics’ Picks: Earthling at Black Forge Coffee House
[HEAVY] + FRI., JULY 14 Hold onto your butts — there’s a killer heavy show at Black Forge Coffee and it’s FREE. Spend zero dollars upon entry to hear the likes of black-metal-meets-death-metal act Earthling, from Virginia. Florida’s Ether is an experimental-metal band with sludge flair and an enormous sound. Devthmvtch, also of Florida, will…
Critics’ Picks: Corey Feldman at Hard Rock
[1980s ICON ROCK] + FRI., JULY 14 If you were born between 1965 and 1985, you MUST find a way to see Corey Feldman tonight at the Hard Rock Café. No bullshit excuses, you owe it to the actor to see the Angelic 2 Summer Tour. Yes, the music has gotten, let’s say, mixed reviews;…
Critics’ Picks: CJ Ramone at Mr. Smalls
[PUNK] + MON., JULY 17 C.J. Ramone wasn’t an original member of the legendary Ramones, but he injected youth and energy into the band when he joined in 1989, arguably extending the band’s life. Since the band parted ways, in 1996, C.J. Ramone has continued spreading the punk-rock gospel through solo projects and playing Ramones…
Savage Love
I’m a gay medical student with a medical fetish, and I can’t even open up to my therapist about this. I think the fetish started when I was young; I was once in the hospital and given a suppository for a fever. Then one time I was given a Fleet enema. I don’t think the…
North Side
Food Arnold’s Tea Shop and Café Roomy double-storefront serves hot and cold specialty teas, plus salads, soups, pastries and made-to-order sandwiches. 502 E. Ohio St., 412-322-2494 Benjamin’s Western Avenue Burger Bar Informal but intimate spot features specialty cocktails and custom-blended burgers. 900 Western Ave., 412-224-2163 Bistro To Go Homey café with outdoor patio serves “cross-cultural…
Oakland
Food All India Restaurant The vegetarian and vegan options at this spot are out of this world, and the buffet is incredible. 315 N. Craig St., 412-681-6600 Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream A neighborhood institution offering freshly made ice cream and sorbets; go for the waffle cone with the candy surprise inside. 207 Atwood…
Short List: July 13-21
SPOTLIGHT: Wed., July 19 – Comedy In planning the Vagical Mystery Tour, which blends comedy and activism, Lady Parts Justice League targeted cities and states where reproductive rights and access to reproductive-health services are threatened. Places like Birmingham, Ala., Omaha, Neb. — and Pittsburgh. Yup, says comedian Lizz Winstead, LPJL founder and Daily Show co-creator:…
This week in Pittsburgh Sports History
A look back at events that you’ve either forgotten about or never heard of in the first place. July 13, 1900 While it doesn’t set a record, it’s still embarrassing as the Pirates lose to the Philadelphia Phillies, 23-8. July 13, 1939 “The Pittsburgh Kid,” Billy Conn, wins the world light-heavyweight boxing championship in a…
Shadyside
Food Cafe Zinho Enjoy an upscale European meal in a cozy setting. You can’t go wrong with the wild-mushroom ravioli. 238 Spahr St., 412-363-1500 Eden There is no way to feel bad or bogged down after consuming a yummy, satisfying meal that is entirely vegan and gluten-free. 735 Copeland St., 412-802-7070 Harris Grill Popular and…
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Hidden Harbor vs. täkō
Each week, we order the same cocktail at two different bars for a friendly head-to-head battle. Go to the bars, taste both drinks and tell us what you like about each by tagging @pghcitypaper on Twitter or Instagram and using #CPBoozeBattles. If you want to be a part of Booze Battles, send an email to…
Spice Affair, in Aspinwall, offers a full menu of Indian fare
Spice Affair 8 Brilliant Ave., Aspinwall. 412-847-7423 Hours: Mon.-Sat. lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner 5-10 p.m. Prices: $5-17 Liquor: BYOB If, for some reason, we were exiled from the city, we might choose Aspinwall to live. We’re suckers for its small-town charm of handsome houses just a brick-paved street or two away from surprisingly…
New craft brewery taps into British beer traditions
With the explosion of American craft beer, new breweries are always looking for ways to set themselves apart. This often comes in the form of innovation: experimental hops or new strains of wild yeast. Josh and Stefanie Lipke, however, are making a splash by turning to tradition. The Lipkes are the husband-and-wife team behind The…
The Infamous Community Dinner Cabbage Salad
Food is the great equalizer — no matter your religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or economic status, we all have to feed ourselves! That’s why food is a great tool for bringing people together. At my house, we celebrate every Monday with an event called Community Dinner — a free vegetarian meal I’ve been hosting…
South Side + Vicinity
Food Benny Fierro’s If you’re looking for a pizza spot with good-sized pies and a craft-soda collection for the ages, look no further. 1906 E. Carson St., 412-709-6077 Big Dog Coffee You can indulge in some tasty gelato as you get your caffeine fix for the day. The back patio is also perfect for bringing…
City Guide 2017
Main Attractions Some marquee stops for your next Pittsburgh adventure: places for which the city is well known, and others we should be known for. Read the Digital Edition Neighborhoods Bloomfield+Vicinity Downtown East Liberty+Vicinity Lawrenceville+Vicinity North Side Oakland Shadyside South Side+Vicinity Squirrel Hill+Vicinity Strip District+Vicinity Other Fine Neighborhoods We’ve marked places new to Pittsburgh with…
Philadelphia-based band Worriers plays Pittsburgh on July 19
Worriers, Camp Cope, Hearken, Scratchy Blanket 7 p.m. Wed., July 19. Mr. Roboto Project, 5106 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $10. All ages. robotoproject.org Worriers is the kind of band whose music feels like an intimate conversation with a close friend. If you listen close enough, you can feel the triumph, fight, heartbreak and joy that threads…
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai’s Wikipedia edited by account tied to House Republicans
These days, when people don’t know anything about a subject, the first thing they might do is consult Wikipedia, the user-updated online encyclopedia. For people curious about Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Marshall Township), however, they might want to rethink that decision. For the past few years, editors have been shaping Turzai’s page,…
Squirrel Hill + Vicinity
Food Allegro Hearth The kind of bread where quality is determined by the sound the crust makes when gently squeezed. There are several varieties of bread, and many of them are vegan. 2034 Murray Ave., 412-422-5623 Big Jim’s Rib-sticking portions of toasted hoagies, burgers, calzones and other Italian-American classics. Located at the start of Greenfield’s…
Tenute Fiorebelli Cabaletta Rosso, Veneto, Italy 2015
“It’s from a region I like, outside of Valpolicella. All the grapes are left to partially dry on the vine before pressing, and it gives it a nice concentration of color and structure. It has big leathery, tobacco and dried-fruit notes, as well as a velvety mouth-feel.” Recommended by Matthew Petruna, bartender at Talia Cucina…
Leftovers: Pittsburgh-based Used to Be a Pizza Hut blog has been an online hit since 2008
It’s hard to pinpoint the appeal of Used to Be a Pizza Hut, Mike Neilson’s blog that boasts the world’s largest collection of photos of places that used to be Pizza Huts, but it’s undeniable. Easily identifiable branding — whether in packaging, uniforms or architecture — is paramount to the fast-food industry. Think Ronald McDonald,…
Bloomfield + Vicinity
Food Apteka Inventive vegan fare with deep Eastern European influences, like soups, pierogis and fruit tarts. Also, cocktails with housemade shrubs and syrups. 4606 Penn Ave., www.aptekapgh.com Bantha Tea Bar A funky spot whose décor combines reclaimed materials with a Moroccan/Star Wars aesthetic offers a selection of unique teas, plus coffee and light snacks. 5002…
Strip District+Vicinity
Food Deluca’s There’s usually a line, especially on weekends, but it’s worth the wait. Giant portions of satisfying, greasy-spoon breakfast food served in an old-school intimate setting. 2015 Penn Ave., 412-566-2195 DiAnoia’s Eatery A trattoria to make New Yorkers jealous. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in a bright setting, with right-sized, authentic Italian fare. Get the…
Downtown
Food Buford’s Kitchen Conveniently located across from PPG Paints Arena, this game-day spot offers Southern-inspired burgers, shakes and appetizers large enough for everyone to share. 1014 Fifth Ave., 412-281-2583 Condado Taqueria Build-your-own tacos are the highlight here with 10 different proteins, six toppings, three cheeses, four salsas and several tortillas to choose from. 971 Liberty…
Main Attractions
Whether you’re in town for a day, a week, a month or the rest of your life (lookin’ at you, Donnie Iris), you will never be bored. In the pages of this magazine, you’ll find recommendations for places to eat, drink, shop, walk and whatever else you want to do while you’re here. Regardless of…
Comedian and makeup artist Norman Freeman gives makeovers to those in need
A figure with a walker steps off the sidewalk and into the street. It’s a man, dressed as a woman, complete with hot-pink pumps. He shuffles his feet slowly as he crosses, his body slightly hunched over. Then, after a few steps, the figure goes sprawling across the asphalt. Passersby fly to his aid. They…
Demolition Ax, Bill Eadie, plans to end his career where he started it, in Pittsburgh
KSWA Brawl Under the Bridge 7 p.m. Sat., July 22. Under the Homestead Grays Bridge, West Eighth Ave., Homestead. $5. All ages. 412-726-1762 or www.KSWA.net Bill Eadie is coming home one more time. “It’s not everyone who starts their career in their hometown, and ends it there as well,” says Eadie, a Fayette County native…
fuck
I used to imagine myself in Tyler’s 1992 rusty red neon slowly opening the passenger door the moment he picked up speed on 60. seventy-five is the perfect number Imagined myself falling out on the pavement, becoming one with the roadkill we always seem to ignore, but his speedometer was broken. I once carved fuck…
Other Fine Neighborhoods
Food Altius Contemporary fine dining with an amazing view and modern decor. Seasonal menu features locally sourced, organic and sustainable options. 1230 Grandview Ave., Mount Washington, 412-904-4442 Azul Bar y Cantina You can drive through the town of Leetsdale without ever seeing this Mexican spot, but it’s worth pulling out the GPS to find. Tacos,…
Linea Verde, in Bloomfield, is the source of Frizz, an Italian carbonated coffee drink
Linea Verde Green Market in Bloomfield offers a treasure trove of fresh produce in a cozy, colorful shop. But among the expected stock of greens, fruit and Italian cooking staples, there is an unexpected gem hiding in the cooler next to the cans of San Pellegrino. A small glass bottle holds Frizz Coffee, a bubbly…
Mount Lebanon High School packs a star-studded class of alumni
Chicago Cubs rookie Ian Happ got his call to the major leagues in May. Since then, the rookie has clobbered 12 home runs, including a grand slam. Sure, he also struck out four times in that game, but Happ is off to a hot start at the age of 22. Now, wind the clock all…
Lawrenceville + Vicinity
FOOD Banh Mi & Ti It’s not just a clever name: Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches and bubble tea are the main attractions at this comfy bistro with outdoor seating. 4502 Butler St., 412-251-5030 Coca Café This is one of the most popular brunch spots on Butler, featuring inventive takes on standard breakfast favorites. 3811 Butler…
East Liberty + Vicinity
Food The Dream BBQ You’ll spot it by the smokers on the street. This barbeque joint is the fulfilled dream of its owner. Come for the turkey ribs, and don’t skimp on the sides. 7600 Braddock Ave., Homewood, 412-244-0355 Everyday Cafe Pittsburgh’s first cashless coffee shop invests its earnings back into the community. Enjoy a…
