On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at Mr. Smalls, Belvedere’s, and more (March 10-12)
Thu., Mar. 10 THROW IT BACK Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Belvedere’s wants you to throw it back to all of your favorite pop and hip-hop classics with DJ Gun Ray and Datjawn. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. 21 and over. belvederesultradive.com Dan Styslinger Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall 6-7:15 p.m. Musician Dan Styslinger will…
BOOM Concepts’ DS Kinsel explores anatomy and jujuism in solo exhibit BRAIN BONE BLOOD
At BOOM Concepts, the Black-led community arts hub he runs with J. Thomas Agnew in Garfield, Pittsburgh artist DS Kinsel provides support to countless local creative entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community members. Now, Kinsel’s own work gets the spotlight in BRAIN BONE BLOOD, a solo exhibition at 707 Gallery in Downtown Pittsburgh. The multi-media project…
A conversation with Pittsburgh fish fry expert Jess Whittington
Jess Whittington is a fish fry expert. She’s attended countless fish fries over the years and is very generous with her expertise, posting her thoughts on all things fish fry on her social media accounts throughout the season, which continues this year through Fri., April 15. Whittington is a friend of a friend, and I…
Shred Your Fears creates new skateboarding program with help from major clothing brand
Despite its associations with the punk scene and other seemingly progressive outlets, skateboarding remains a fairly male-dominated pursuit. A Pittsburgh nonprofit has sought to change that, and a new initiative will further its mission with assistance from two big names. Local skateboarding events company Shred Your Fears announced the launch of Skate+Together, a nonprofit program…
John Fetterman in Failure to Launch
Listen, I don’t think the ad is actually that bad. But if you’re calling your campaign ad (or, as we like to call it, a politician-produced short film) “Launch,” it’s hard not to take the bait by calling it Failure to Launch until proven successful. Fetterman, who’s running for U.S. Senate, apes the aesthetic of…
Cheese champions, beer fests, and more Pittsburgh food news
White Whale Bookstore 4754 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. whitewhalebookstore.com While the coffee isn’t yet flowing at White Whale, they do have some beverages on hand. The Bloomfield bookstore is now carrying fresh-pressed juices from Pittsburgh Juice Company, and kombucha from their sister company Vibrant Sunshine Kombucha. Grab a cold drink during your book browse the next time you…
U.S. Steel fined $1.8 million for “rotten-egg” pollution in historic Health Department action
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued U.S. Steel a fine of over $1.8 million for emissions they say cause a “rotten egg” smell and “longstanding quality of life complaints from residents.” The penalty of $1,842,530 was announced on March 7 against the United States Steel Corporation Clairton Coke Plant for more than 2,000 Hydrogen…
The Andy Warhol Diaries looks at “intensely private” life of Pittsburgh-born pop artist
It’s easy to assume that history has revealed everything there is to know about Andy Warhol, mostly due to his penchant for the spotlight and a persona that often overshadowed his own work. A new Netflix series will set out to prove that the late Pittsburgh-born pop artist had more up his sleeve, and the…
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6 Tips to Keep Your Home Warmer
Now that winter is well underway, you’re probably more inclined to crank up the heat to keep warm. But before you do, here are a few helpful tips to keep your home warmer, while saving money on energy. Tip 1: Change Your Furnace Filter Regularly A standard filter should be changed once a month during…
Pittsburgh-area libraries get rid of late fees, even outstanding ones
Public libraries have always served as a free resource for books, movies, and other media, internet access, and services ranging from job search help to teen programs. Now those will become even more accessible in Pittsburgh as two library systems in the area have moved to completely eliminate late fees. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh…
Five Pittsburgh spots to get a vegan “fish” sandwich for Lent
The Pittsburgh fish fry offers tasty options for those observing Lent, and for those who just want some battered goodness. As the years have progressed, many local restaurants have added vegan or vegetarian-friendly sandwiches and sides to these meals, allowing non-meat eaters to join in on the observance. Here are five places in Pittsburgh where…
Pittsburgh Foundation and United Way partner to direct donations to Ukrainian Refugees
At least one million people have already fled Ukraine since Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion, a number the United Nations expects to grow significantly. “While we have seen tremendous solidarity and hospitality from neighboring countries in receiving refugees, including from local communities and private citizens,” says the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, “much…
Now Hiring: Helpline Specialist, Creative Arts Manager, and more Pittsburgh job openings
We searched the web to find some of Pittsburgh’s best job openings this week. If your company is hiring, send info on your job listing for consideration to jobs@pghcitypaper.com. Nonprofit Executive Director. Environmental nonprofit Communitopia is hiring a full-time Executive Director to support its mission to provide “transformative climate change education” and to lead a “growing…
County police announces, then abruptly cancels vehicle report card program
23 hours after announcing a new “community relations effort” in which police officers would distribute vehicle “report cards” to parked cars in county parks, grading them on whether or not they are “an easy target for theft,” the Allegheny County Police Department abruptly canceled a media demonstration for the program one hour before it was…
Oakland Starbucks becomes second in Pittsburgh to request union election
On Fri., March 4, workers at the Amos Hall Starbucks, located on the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus, became the second Starbucks store in Pittsburgh to go public with their demands for a safer, more democratic workplace, filing for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board. In order to successfully certify their union,…
Pittsburgh musician Halloway Williams releases “magical” new EP ROCKABYE
Pittsburgh-based musician Billie Sue Bracken, who performs under the name Halloway Williams, released her new EP, ROCKABYE, on a day she considers magical. Bracken, a queer musician who specializes in indie pop music, dropped ROCKABYE on Feb. 2, aka 2/22/22, a date that numerologists believe comes with special connections, and that energy is apparent throughout…
Gov. Wolf accuses Daryl Metcalfe of attempting to capitalize on Ukraine tragedy
With war raging in Ukraine, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Republicans are in a war of words over how Pennsylvania and the United States fit into the international energy market. In a slew of legislative memos and press releases earlier this week, top House Republicans Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), Rep. Stan Saylor (R-York), and Rep.…
Repair the World seeks donations in celebration of Purim
Jewish social justice organization Repair the World Pittsburgh is collecting household supplies to benefit several local groups in celebration of Purim, a one-day Jewish holiday which begins this year on the evening of Wed., March 16. The drive will benefit Za’kiyah House, an organization that supports people in recovery and formerly incarcerated people; Center of…
On the Tahn: Dance parties and live music at Carnegie Science Center, COBRA, and more (March 3-6)
Thu., March 3 Live! at Kingfly Kingfly Spirits 7-10 p.m. Kingfly’s weekly jazz night will present the Thoth Trio on the Loft stage. With Ben Opie on sax, Jeff Grubbs on bass, and David Throckmorton playing drums, you’ll be in for a wonderful night of live music. 2613 Smallman St., Strip District. $10 suggested. All…
Pittsburgh nonprofit honors “pioneering Pakistani women” with new podcast
Ifrah Faiz broke boundaries as the first female paratrooper from Pakistan’s General Duty Pilot branch. After a three-year stint with the Pakistan Air Force, she led the United Nations’ women’s project for the government and has worked for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in gender policy-making. Now Faiz, who is currently an Immigrant…
After Hours: Natalie Bencivenga interviews Bhavini Patel
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pittsburgh City Paper (@pghcitypaper) After Hours host Natalie Bencivenga talks to Bhavini Patel, entrepreneur and current Edgewood Borough Council member, who is running for Congress in District 12. Bencivenga and Patel discuss fracking, policing, and infrastructure as well as what the candidate believes sets her apart…
Alliance for Police Accountability joins Mik Pappas in calls against DA’s office
The Alliance for Police Accountability has announced their support for Magisterial District Judge Mik Pappas, who is currently the subject of criticism for not signing an arrest warrant he says he never saw. The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that on Feb. 17, Allegheny County Police homicide detectives submitted three separate requests for a warrant that…
Hamilton still entertains, but loses urgency with passage of time
Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda’s retelling of the life and times of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through rap, remains as exuberant and entertaining in its return to the Benedum Theater as ever. The show’s sung-through score mixes rhythmic and lyrical allusions to hip-hop greats such as The Notorious BIG, Eminem, DMX, Jay-Z, and Nas with soaring musical…
A conversation with Trace Brewing’s Aadam Soorma
The craft beer scene in Pittsburgh is exploding, but not for everybody. Despite many rallying cries, the space is still a predominantly white-male driven industry. Bloomfield’s Trace Brewing is looking to change that, and a lot of it starts with its Director of Marketing and Guest Experience, Aadam Soorma. A staple in the Pittsburgh beer…
Extraordinary exhibit pays tribute to Pittsburgh street artist Danny Devine
A bunch of weed-smoking dogs have taken over Liberty Avenue. Some have been drawn in simple black outlines, others are painted so brightly, their noses are reflected in the overhead lights. Many are sporting Pittsburgh Pirates hats. And every single one of them is sucking on a big, fat blunt. It was that cartoonish graffiti…
Valkyrie Doughnuts proves it’s hip to be square
Donuts are one of life’s greatest joys. As a vegan who stopped eating donuts 10 years ago, I never thought there would come a day when there would be such a wide variety of alternatives to my egg- and dairy-laden favorites. For whatever reason, for many years, most of the vegan donuts that existed were…
Confluence Ballet emerges from pandemic with first theater performance
When trying to get a new venture off the ground, the team behind it has to take on various roles in order to make it successful. This also applies to the dance world, or, at least, the emerging Pittsburgh-based Confluence Ballet Company. Of all the Confluence dancers, most of them also have administrative positions. This…
The top events in Pittsburgh for March 3-9
Thu., March 3 KIDS • IRL Join Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and all your favorite Disney characters at PPG Paints Arena for Disney on Ice. Kids and adults alike will be wowed by Let’s Celebrate, a colorful, fun, and music-filled display featuring 50 Disney characters performing world-class skating tricks, high-flying acrobatics, and other stunts. Sing along…
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: March 3-9
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pastor and activist Charles Henry Parkhurst (1842–1933) said, “All great discoveries are made by people whose feelings run ahead of their thinking.” The approach worked well for him. In 1892, he discovered and exposed monumental corruption in the New York City government. His actions led to significant reforms of the local…
