A comprehensive list of Pittsburgh events canceled due to response to coronavirus
On Wed., March 11, the World Health Organization deemed coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, a global pandemic and confirmed cases have grown exponentially in countries like Italy, China, South Korea, and others. Confirmed cases continue to grow in the U.S. as well. The virus has now been confirmed in all 50 states and has…
This week in Pittsburgh live music: Twin Peaks, R.A.P. Ferreira, and more
Thursday, March 12 Twin Peaks. 7 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. Friday, March 13 Stop The Presses, The Burnrides, The Biscuits. 7:30 p.m. 222 Ormsby, 222 Ormsby Ave., Mount Oliver. Saturday, March 14 Sunstar Festival: Women & Music. Multiple Times. KST’s Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Sunday, March 15 R.A.P.…
Pittsburgh officials offer suggestions for how to avoid potential spread of coronavirus
Today, Pittsburgh city and Allegheny County officials issued a list of recommendations for how people in the area should respond to the growing outbreak of the disease COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus. The World Health Organization has deemed COVID-19 a global pandemic and confirmed that cases have grown exponentially in countries like Italy, China,…
A Pittsburgh hotel is hosting a gala with Islamophobic, pro-Trump speakers and some residents aren’t pleased
This Saturday, the Priory Hotel in the North Side is hosting an event called “Trump 2020 Grassroots Gala.” The gala is hosted by an Pennsylvania offshoot of a pro-Trump super PAC called Women For Trump, and speakers include former White House official Sebastian Gorka and pro-Trump media personality Katie Hopkins. The event page describes Gorka…
Cry It Out portrays the difficulties of parenting through the lens of multi-faceted characters
Parenting is a difficult enterprise and full of uncertainty. Am I doing what is best for my children, myself, and tending to the needs of my partner? And is my partner doing what is right for our children? The questions never stop and there are no definitive answers. But there is help in companionship, and…
Y’22 is a new movement to put young people in Pittsburgh’s board rooms
When Ashley Priore ran for a seat on the Pittsburgh Public School Board last year, she was 19 years old. While she didn’t win the election, the experience only strengthened her goal of putting young people in leadership positions. Now, Priore has launched Y’22: A Youth on Boards Movement with the goal of diversifying the board…
Weekly Food Truck Schedule: March 11-17
Are you tired of tracking down food trucks? Welcome to the Pittsburgh City Paper food truck roundup, where we do the hard work for you. Each week, we’re compiling a list of city trucks and their schedules. (For the most up-to-date schedule, visit each truck’s website.) AFRICAN Kilimanjaro Flavour @kilimanjaro_flavour Wednesday: Burns White. 48 26th…
For Sale with Baggage: Calling Dr. Feelgood
Stuff can be complicated, especially when trying to get rid of it. The process can remind us that our things can have worth that’s hard to put a dollar amount on; they can call to mind other people from our lives; they can bring up memories of what they were (or weren’t) used for. For…
The new chef at Jean Louis would like you to come try the octopus
Vincent Capuano, formerly the executive chef of British-Indian pub Needle & Pin, has returned to his executive position at the same Dormont location. But instead of pub food, he’s serving up traditional French fare. About a year ago, Needle & Pin transformed into Jean Louis Parisian Bistro. The French eatery operated under the direction of…
Pittsburgh’s Electronic Music Record Fair takes the difficulty out of finding vinyl
With the ever-rising profitability of vinyl and the increasingly mainstream popularity of electronic music, one could assume that it’s a good time for the worlds where those two overlap. But thanks to the ease of streaming, that’s far from the case. “Despite the story about vinyl being more popular than ever, vinyl in electronic music has…
Lynn Cullen Live – 3/10/20
Video Archive Susan and Lynn are talking about CORVID-19 again today. Yesterday St. Patrick’s Day parades in Dublin, and Boston were canceled, and Italy put the entire country on lock-down. They are also discussing yesterday’s press conference on the government’s plans to deal with the virus. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5…
New Pittsburgh tunes we’re loving: Najj Andrea, Chariot Fade, and more
Thanks to our streaming culture, new music is released constantly, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. That’s where Pittsburgh City Paper comes in. Bandcamp, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube – we aren’t picky. We browsed through it all to discover new tunes, so you don’t have to (hopefully you spend the extra time doing something productive,…
Creative Nonfiction introduces new literary series Science as Story
On Thursday, Pittsburgh-based literary nonprofit Creative Nonfiction launches Science as Story, a free five-part lecture series featuring acclaimed longform women science writers who will address “the challenges of bridging the gap between research and storytelling.” Comprised of public lectures and smaller Q&As with writers Amanda Little, Azra Raza, Danielle Ofri, Dawn Raffel, and Ruth Kassinger,…
Pittsburgh mayor introduces bill to ease parking requirements for row houses
Take a walk around upper Lawrenceville and you will notice something peculiar: a lot of newly developed row houses with parking garages. In many Pittsburgh neighborhoods, parking garages aren’t historically common. Especially in dense walkable neighborhoods like Lawrenceville, South Side, and the Mexican War Streets in the North Side. But as neighborhoods experience home flips…
Pittsburgh International Airport to install Nellie Bly statue in celebration of Women’s History Month
At the turn of the 20th century, Pittsburgh-born Nellie Bly paved the way for women in journalism. To celebrate Women’s History Month and the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, Pittsburgh International Airport will honor Bly’s legacy with the unveiling of a lifelike statue in its terminal. Presented in partnership with the Heinz History Center and…
I hope they serve lasagna in heaven: Kennywood ends Garfield’s Nightmare
It’s never easy saying goodbye, but all good things must come to an end. On Monday, Kennywood announced it would be renovating its Garfield’s Nightmare ride, removing all evidence of the cranky cat. The ride, which first opened as the Old Mill in 1901, will reclaim its original name and a Western theme similar to…
Lynn Cullen Live – 3/9/19
Video Archive Lynn is back after a week in California. It’s been a busy news week. Super Tuesday has come and gone. CONVID-19 is now in many states, and in fact while Lynn was there California declared a state of emergency. New York City has said that shutting down schools will be a last result,…
Four Chord Music Festival finally nabs its white whale
Four Chord Music Festival returns to Pittsburgh for its seventh year on Sat., July 11, and it’s gearing up to the biggest one yet. Headliners for the punk and alternative rock festival are blink-182 and The Used, with State Champs, Four Year Strong, The Ataris, Hit The Lights, Patent Pending, Sleep On It, Keep Flying,…
Young actors take on gang violence in Prime Stage Theatre’s The Outsiders
Watching Prime Stage Theatre’s The Outsiders, now playing at New Hazlett Theater, often feels like a high school performance rather than one put on by seasoned pros; but, that’s not to say it’s not worth your time. The production, directed by Scott P. Calhoon, is best enjoyed if you keep in mind that the play…
6 spots around Pittsburgh to play vintage arcade games
Pittsburgh is a great city for sports fans, beer enthusiasts, and music lovers, but for those looking to mix things up a bit and try something new — or rather, something old — a pinball cafe or vintage arcade might be just the place. And fortunately, the city and its outer suburbs offer a pretty…
Takeaways from a town hall in Millvale discussing the petrochemical industry in Southwestern Pa.
For the last decade or so, the narrative around the natural gas industry has been split. One says that natural gas drilling, aka fracking, is harmful to the environment and poses health risks to residents in southwestern Pennsylvania. The other says that fracking is necessary for jobs and the non-urban economy in the Pittsburgh region.…
Now Playing: Emma., Onward, Beanpole, and more.
Every Friday, Pittsburgh City Paper compiles a round-up of new releases and second-run films playing around the city. This only covers films that are new to theaters this week; check out what movies opened previously here. Emma. Everyone knows the story of Jane Austen’s Emma, even if they don’t know that they do; it was…
Listen before you go: DLTSGDOM! and The Grey Estates celebrate their birthdays with a joint concert this weekend
Happy Birthday to music booking team Don’t Let the Scene Go Down on Me! Collective and music blog The Grey Estates, who turn 13 and 7, respectively, in the coming weeks. On Saturday they come together to celebrate for the second time with a joint birthday show at The Mr. Roboto Project. Set to perform…
Meet this week’s Pittsburgh City Paper cover artist: Laura Garvin
This week’s Animal Issue cover features an adorable illustration by Pittsburgh artist Laura Garvin. Known online as “snailberryart,” Garvin is a graduate of Youngstown State University and works by day as a graphic designer and an illustrator at night. Pittsburgh City Paper caught up with the artist after her Animal Issue cover hit stands this…
Meet the chef: Curtis Gamble of Station
Years before opening Bloomfield’s hip modern gastropub Station, Curtis Gamble created the dessert “popcorn panna cotta” as executive chef at Bread & Wine restaurant in Chicago. The dessert — crunchy caramel corn and salted caramel paired with the classic Italian pudding — earned the title “Best Thing We Ate” on Zagat’s popular restaurant guide. “It’s a…
City Paper Live – 3/6/20
Video Archive Senior Arts and Entertainment Writer Amanda Waltz and Senior News Writer Ryan Deto talk about this week’s animal issue which then quickly devolves into a Jaws movie retrospective. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
Buy gin and meet Wiz Khalifa
Fun fact about Wiz Khalifa: he loves gin. McQueen and the Violet Fog gin, to be precise. And on Sat., March 28, he’s returning to his hometown to meet fans who purchase a bottle of his favorite spirit. From 12-2 p.m. he’ll be at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Robinson Town Center and…
The deadline for getting a Real ID is coming, but what the heck is it?
People keep talking about Real IDs, but does anyone really know what they are? DMV employees probably do, but in general, it’s a confusing change in the system. If you have questions about the process, like whether or not you need one or how much it costs, then you’re in the right place! What the…
Immigrant-rights advocates call on Colcom to drop anti-immigrant funding, and for local groups to stop taking its money
A group of more than 30 advocates met Downtown today to denounce the Colcom Foundation and its funding of anti-immigrant groups, some that have been deemed hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Colcom is an organization based in Pittsburgh and started by Mellon bank heiress Cordelia Scaife May. Last year, the New York Times…
Pittsburgh Grooveline: Dance parties at Casa Brasil, Spirit, and more (March 5-11)
Each week, the Pittsburgh City Paper compiles a list of Pittsburgh dance parties for you and your crew to bust loose to the best bangers, EDM, pop hits, and more. (All events are 21 and over unless otherwise stated.) Fri., March 6 Undefeated: DJ Nate Da Barber’s Birthday Bash at Casa Brasil. 9 p.m. 5904…
The deceptive tranquility of Akono Miles’ EP Dust to Go
Dust to Go, the newest album from Akono Miles, comes from a hazy, nostalgic place. That’s apparent because it’s stated right there on his Bandcamp page, though it comes through in other places: the grainy, faded cover art and song titles like “Haziness Not Laziness” and “Tomorrow’s High.” It all adds up to a conspicuously…
The Local 913: Kahone Concept
Lots of us dream of starting bands, but finding like-minded musicians to play with can be tough. That’s what happened to Ben Orrvick, the Pittsburgh-via-Oil City native behind the moniker Kahone Concept. He says that as a kid he wanted to be a guitar player in a band, but he couldn’t find anyone to play…
The Dirty PBR is ‘not as gross as it sounds’
The “beertini,” also known to many as a Dirty PBR, is a Midwest classic combining cheap light beer and green olives. It’s not as gross as it sounds. The brine from olives cuts the metallic taste of mass-canned beers and adds flavor to lagers that are otherwise bland and watery. Plus, it’s nice to have…
Working while queer
I am a genderfluid* queer person who works a full-time job at a small, queer-owned business with a largely queer staff. It’s a job that pays me a living wage, has benefits, and offers me a stable work and friend community. (Shout out to Pigeon Bagels!) *For me, genderfluidity means moving all around the gender…
Clothes Make … T. Elon Dancy II, Ph.D.
Name: T. Elon Dancy II, Ph.D. Work: Helen S. Faison Endowed Chair Professor of Urban Education and Director, Center for Urban Education in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh What is the Center for Urban Education? The mantra of the center is “Learn, Share and Transform,” and that speaks to two areas…
Free Will Astrology (3/4 – 3/11)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In 1637, renowned English poet John Milton wrote “Lycidas,” a poetic elegy in honor of a friend. Reading it today, almost four centuries later, we are struck by how archaic and obscure the language is, with phrases like “O ye laurels” and “Ah! who hath reft my dearest pledge?” A famous 20th-century…
Man Booker short-listed author Esi Edugyan comes to Oakland
Novels can entertain, inspire, and sometimes bring history into focus. Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black (Vintage) is the rare book that accomplishes all three. It’s the story of a young slave who escapes a sugar plantation in Barbados with an unlikely accomplice, a rousing adventure story that also illuminates the slave trade in the early decades…
Chantal’s Cheese Shop brings Pittsburgh all the golden moldies
“What kind of cheese do you like?” Anaïs Saint-André Loughran asks this question as she leans over the cheese case at Chantal’s Cheese Shop, a specialty store she owns with her husband Chris, surveying the diverse range of wheels and bricks in front of her. My answer, whether it’s gouda, or mozzarella, or Kraft Singles,…
Animals at Work: Pittsburgh City Paper’s Animal Issue
For this year’s Animal Issue, we decided to focus on working animals who have jobs just like us. Since humans first domesticated animals, we’ve been using them for various kinds of labor, physical and otherwise. As human jobs and industries have evolved, so too have those for our furry, winged, and/or hoofed employees. Now, in…
Cumulative Skies, Deep Soils at Phosphor Project Space uses art to delve into a very large mushroom
In trying to guess the largest organism on Earth, the answers would probably range anywhere from the nearly 100-foot long blue whale to the California coastal redwood tree, which can grow to over 360 feet tall. But the correct response is neither animal not plant — it’s a mushroom, the honey fungus, to be exact.…
I Am A Haunted House uses dance, new media, and a Hollywood legend to re-examine the past
In the annals of camp, there are few moments more iconic than the infamous wire hangers scene from Mommie Dearest, the 1981 biopic based on the bestselling tell-all book about Joan Crawford. It’s a moment so connected with the late Hollywood star that local multimedia artist, Scott Andrew, says most people don’t think of her…
The impressive visuals and action-flick ambiance of Night on Earth compete for your attention
The unfortunate part of Netflix’s algorithm is that it flattens its shows together, regardless of quality. It advertises watching Love is Blind next to reruns of The Office, next to yet another true-crime series. Regardless of how much time or effort they took, they all get reduced to “something on Netflix.” Like most post-Planet Earth…
Make Sure You Have Fun branches into online radio
On New Year’s Day, music promotion company Make Sure You Have Fun launched its new online radio platform, MSYH.FM, from Pittsburgh. But the inspiration for the idea came from some 9,000 miles away in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MSYHF owner Ryan “RB” Brown and his partner, Sarah Kochin, are longtime fans of online radio stations and…
The 412 with Steve Aoki
Probably best known for throwing cakes during performances — an honor now saved for his “die-hard fans” — Steve Aoki touches down in Pittsburgh on Sun., March 8 at Stage AE in support of his forthcoming album, Neon Future IV. In addition to being a two-time Grammy-nominated DJ/producer, Aoki is the founder of Dim Mak…
