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David Cronenberg gets surgical, and surprisingly tender with Crimes of the Future
In Crimes of the Future, the Canadian body-horror master’s triumphant return to the genre of his roots, David Cronenberg contemplates the relationship between surgery and sex early, often, and without much subtlety. The film introduces a near future where everyone is desensitized to the point that untrained surgery is one of the few ways to…
On the Tahn: Dance parties at KST, Cobra, and more (June 16-18)
Check out some of this weekend’s hottest dance parties, featuring events at Trace Brewing, Spirit, Mad Bar, and more.
Celebrate Pride at these Pittsburgh eateries
Find out which Pittsburgh restaurants are serving up Pride-related food and drink items this June.
Speed humps coming to three city streets this summer
According to the City of Pittsburgh, data collected during the past two years found more than half of drivers exceed the 25 mph posted speed limit while traveling through these streets.
Pittsburgh DJs prepare for battle at Thunderbird
The Battlegories DJ Battle, set for Thu., June 16 at Thunderbird Café & Music Hall, is expected to be even bigger and better than last year’s event.
City of Pittsburgh and POISE Foundation offering $1 million in grants to anti-violence programs
The City of Pittsburgh has announced a $1 million grant initiative to support community-based violence prevention programs. The announcement follows recent moves by city officials to address gun violence, including a “holistic plan” that treats the problem as a public health crisis.
Pittsburgh alleycat bike race welcomes entrants of all abilities
Four Points Brewing is hosting an alleycat bike race for any Pittsburghers looking to expand their biking horizons.
City Theatre honors late Black arts leader with name change
Pittsburgh’s City Theatre is changing the name of its Lester Hamburg Studio, dedicating it to longtime local Black theater leader Dr. Vernell Audrey Watson Lillie.
City and schools prepare for anticipated heat wave
With Pittsburgh temperatures expected to soar above 90 degrees Fahrenheit this week, city and school officials are taking precautions to protect residents and students.
Kinetic Theatre’s The Illustrious Invalid does Molière proud
The world premiere of Kinetic Theatre Company’s The Illustrious Invalid at City Theatre is a lighthearted farce that reimagines the last hours of canonical French playwright Jean-Baptiste Molière.
Iced tea tees, celebratory soul food, and more Pittsburgh food news
Don’t miss this week’s Pittsburgh Food News, featuring a new clothing line paying tribute to Turner’s iced tea, a Juneteenth Soul Food Brunch, a beer dedicated to Swisshelm Park, and more
Work underway on $5.2 million South Side traffic signal upgrades
Work is underway on a year-long series of signal upgrades at six intersections throughout Pittsburgh’s South Side and Mount Oliver neighborhoods. The so-called South Side Signals Project “aims to improve the safety of pedestrians and vehicles.”
Pittsburgh’s top concerts: June 13-19
Check out our list of Pittsburgh’s best concerts this week, featuring shows at Mad Bar PGH, Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, Club Cafe, and more
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Lighting Designer, Paralegal, and more
We searched the web to find some of Pittsburgh’s best job openings this week, including career opportunities in the nonprofit field, arts and entertainment, food and drink, and more.
Celebrate Pride Month with these LGBTQ films
Happy Pride Month! In between attending some of your city’s best Pride events, it’s also the perfect time to binge some new and classic LGBTQ films. Here are some of our favorites.
Learn where Pennsylvania political candidates stand on gun control
Learn where Pennsylvania political candidates stand on gun control, following a recent increase in gun violence that’s causing many politicians to make gun control a key issue of their campaigns.
Lawsuit alleges “brutal treatment” of people with psychiatric disabilities at Allegheny County Jail
Lawyers from two advocacy groups and a national law firm have filed a motion in federal court seeking class-action relief for all incarcerated people at the Allegheny County Jail who require mental health care.
Creating nightmarish Pittsburgh memes with the DALL-E image generator
Before this viral fad fades, Pittsburgh City Paper decided to create some Pittsburgh-themed DALL-E images, mashing together local landmarks, celebs, food, and more. Some of the results were hilarious, while others will probably give us night terrors.
Latino community urges reopening of Pittsburgh immigration court
Casa San Jose and other members of Pittsburgh’s Latino community gather outside ICE headquarters, calling for the reopening of the city’s Immigration Court, which the Executive Office for Immigration Review closed in April.
New Hazlett Theater’s 10th season to bring original plays, music, and more
Expect a wide range of performances from original plays, to a hip-hop performance, to movement-based work during the New Hazlett Theater’s newly announced 10th season of its Community Supported Art series.
Protesters say get the frack out of Allegheny County parks
A crowd of protesters gathered on the steps of the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh to rally support for a council bill that would prohibit hydraulic fracturing on any of the county’s eight other sites. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, however, opposes the legislation.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter invites public to witness real archaeological dig
Learn what visitors can expect during a tour of Pennsylvania’s Meadowcroft Rockshelter, one of the country’s most significant archaeological finds, during their new excavation.
Lynn Cullen Live: Oris Buckner Obit (06/09/22)
Listen to Lynn Cullen talking about the obituary of Oris Buckner, a detective in New Orleans who provided key testimony in one of the city’s most notorious civil rights cases.
Lynn Cullen Live: Anticlimax of Jan. 6 Hearings (06/08/22)
Listen to Lynn Cullen talk about the upcoming Jan. 6 hearings and an article that Jacob Bacharach wrote in the New York Times, which says, “The modern Democratic Party has not often shown itself to be capable of transcendent political showmanship, and the televised congressional hearing, as a genre, has likewise been in decline for…
Pa. Senate approves GOP-authored bill targeting trans girls, women in school sports
The Republican-controlled Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ and women’s school sports.
Pittsburgh responds to onslaught of gun violence
Pittsburghers have been galvanized by a string of mass shootings that has recently rocked the nation. Ths city was home to the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history when a gunman opened fire inside Squirrel Hill’s Tree of Life synagogue, killing 11 people. Earlier this year, a teenage party-goer sprayed 90 bullets throughout an Airbnb-rented…
Highland Park beagles spread joy, become local Nextdoor sensations
Duke and Lucky Brown might be the best-known beagles in Highland Park. Owner Maurice Brown has made the Dynamic Duo a hyper-local Nextdoor pet sensation.
Mani Bahia & The Mob take on the big stage at Three Rivers Arts Festival
Meet Pittsburgh musicians Mani Bahia and the Mob before their big performance at this year’s Dollar Bank Three Rives Arts Festival.
Pittsburgh comics artist Dave Wachter wows at Marvel
Pittsburgh artist Dave Wachter, most known for a years-long run on IDW Publishing’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book series, discusses his work for Marvel Comics.
Pittsburgh’s top events: June 9-15
Read about all of the best arts and culture events happening this week in Pittsburgh, featuring exhibits, music, films, and more.
Queer Scouts find community while climbing
Queer Scouts offer safety and comfort to members of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ community who are interested in climbing but might not consider joining a traditional gym.
Frick Pittsburgh exhibition shows the many facets of Romare Bearden
Learn about The Frick Art Museum at The Frick Pittsburgh’s latest exhibit, “Romare Bearden: Artist as Activist and Visionary.”
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