Vol. 27, No. 29
Styles and Customs of the 2020s at the Carnegie Museum of Art
All scenes contain an undercurrent of danger.
By Carrie Mannino
Was a widely shared article on global warming “too scary”?
“It’s almost like he’s trying to make readers give up.”
By Bill O'Driscoll
Over a year ago, a 30-student fight thrust the school into the headlines, but what’s been going on there since?
“The narrative is changing around what University Preparatory School at Margaret Milliones was and is now.”
By Rebecca Addison
Does Pittsburgh need official ‘sanctuary city’ status to fully protect its immigrant population?
“I am less concerned about the title versus the substance of those bills.”
By Ryan Deto
A local gallerist recalls one artist’s journey from Braddock to Venice
The sculptures grew like trees in the misty dank sooty interiors
By Steve Mendelson
Chris P. Carrot
Pittsburgh Vegfest celebrates its third year on August 5 By Em DeMarco
By Em DeMarco
Yuzu Kitchen opens Downtown
“Everything you do has meaning, from the shake to the stir.”
By Celine Roberts
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Wigle Tasting Room and Bottle Shop vs. Eleven
More Mules
Bluecoat gin
$24.99-28.99/750 ml
Summer Wine for Around the Bonfire
A modern version of potus ypocras, a health-restoring medieval beverage
By Tricia Cohen and Lisa Graves
1905 Eatery in Stowe offers a convivial spot for Italian-American favorites
Pastas, entrees, “rolled lasagna” and even an adjoining bakery
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Chevere, in Downtown Pittsburgh, offers Venezuelan quick fare
Meats and assorted add-ins fill arepas, empanadas and tacos
By Al Hoff
Bob Hartley’s North and Central
A crime novel combines sharply observed characters with a fast-paced narrative
With Retrovirus, no-wave legend Lydia Lunch brings an overview of her musical catalog to Pittsburgh
“I play it with such incredible musicians, who bring new life to these songs which, to me, are perverse and pertinent and kind of fun.”
By Margaret Welsh
Spoon brings its winning new album, Hot Thoughts, to Pittsburgh’s Stage AE on July 26
How do you recreate songs this ambitious on a budgeted lineup?
By Alex Gordon
Pittsburgh band Lawn Care delves into the process of change on debut album Replacement Therapy
“A lot of this album is about trying to change yourself for the better.”
By Meg Fair
Critics' Picks: The Mavericks at Hartwood Acres
By Charlie Deitch
Critics' Picks: Mt. Joy at Club Cafe
By Hannah Lynn
JD McPherson makes music in the American rock ’n’ roll tradition
“I never really knew about the Americana thing until suddenly we were sort of part of it.”
By Bill Kopp
Critics' Picks: Sharkmuffin at Mr. Smalls
Critics' Picks: The Van Allen Belt at Hambones
Critics' Picks: Weather Permitting at Shadyside Nursery
A dancer, choreographer and former stripper explores sex work in new dance piece
“It really changed who I am as a performer and my comfort with the stage.”
By Steve Sucato
The Liar at Kinetic Theatre
The quick-paced Liar is verbal fencing
By Michelle Pilecki
Live music highlights Texture Contemporary Ballet’s seventh season-opener
Premieres of works set to songs by Dylan and Pittsburgh’s Meeting of Important People are featured
George Romero: An Appreciation; Night of the Living Dead director dead at 77
In 1968, nobody was making zombie movies, or shooting feature films in Pittsburgh
Maudie
A low-key but sweet bio-pic about Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis
Like Crazy
It’s a shambolic road trip, marked by giddiness, petty crime and emotional meltdowns in this Italian dramedy
Cheap Seats: Upper St. Clair has the upper hand over rivals when it comes to athletic alumni
Mount Lebo has never produced a baseball player as good as Sean Casey.
By Mike Wysocki
Predictions for the second half of the Pittsburgh Pirates season
Starling Marte will write a Dr. Seuss-like children’s book called Green Eggs and PEDs.
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
Savage Love
Stressing out about the situation will only make the problem worse.
By Dan Savage
Short List: July 20-26
Historic 20/20 exhibit at the Carnegie; Fierce! International Queer Burlesque Festival; author Akhil Sharma; Kennywood’s Racer turns 90
By Bill O'Driscoll and Matt Petras
By Mars Johnson
Big screen, little lies: Pittsburgh is being gaslit about IMAX theaters
By Rachel Wilkinson
Move over, Pittsburgh Dad, “Cig Mom” is here
By Kate Oczypok
Pastoli's is secretly Squirrel Hill's best pizza
By Colin Williams
Drink and be merry at these Pittsburgh holiday pop-up bars
By Amanda Waltz
