Entertainment

Growing up in Homewood, rapper, singer and producer Benji. always had music around him.

As an avid lover of live events, it’s been impossible to imagine a world without comedy shows, musicals and concerts.

In the wake of COVID-19, we’ve seen large events and concerts get postponed, rescheduled or cancelled across the world. Large ticketing companies such as Ticketmaster have had to re-evaluate and update existing policies.

With all of Pennsylvania now ordered to stay at home, everyone could use a few ways to pass the time.

Jack Stauber is the definition of bizarre.

Over the past decade we’ve seen a massive increase in online shopping, leading to many familiar shops in American malls closing their doors.

Whether the concert you’re attending is indoors or outdoors, Stage AE will provide you with an excellent experience, no matter what genre of music you’re there to see.

There’s a reason that Pittsburgh Opera draws attention from around the country and the world, and, if you’ve never been, now is the perfect time to discover this cultural gem.

Since becoming artistic and general director of River City Brass in 2010, Gourlay has been named one of the Top 30 Professionals of the Year by Musical America and has taken River City Brass from 21 yearly concerts up to 35.

Residents and musicians alike recently woke up to the dismal news that Howlers, one of Bloomfield’s last-remaining live music venues would be closing in August.

Do you have Valentine’s Day traditions, or do you scoff at the holiday? Whether you’re pro- or anti-Valentine’s Day, you’ll appreciate “High Fidelity,” the 2000 record store dramedy featuring a lovelorn John Cusack.

Production trio One800, comprised of Cody Maimone, Jeremy Rosinger and Dom Pomposelli, sets the tone for Pittsburgh’s hip-hop, pop and R&B scene with its December 2019 compilation, “Pittsburgh City Limits.”

When three Belle Vernon Area High School friends formed a pop-punk band in 1997, it was the only one they’d been in that lasted more than one practice.

Arcade Comedy Theater has been home to local comedians since 2013, but it didn’t always have a prime spot in the Cultural District at 943 Liberty Ave.

Since James Gourlay took the helm of River City Brass in 2009, the band’s repertoire has expanded to include classic rock, big band swing, movie music and even Bollywood hits.

Any budding Alex Trebeks out there? Future Pat Sajaks just looking for a chance? The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has a job opening.

Pittsburgh is packed with holiday activities, but there’s nothing quite like Phipps.

“The Curious Drawings of Doctor Clapp” and “Metal from Clay: Pittsburgh’s Aluminum Stories” opened last month at Pitt’s University Art Gallery.

With their newest record, “No More Heroes,” released Oct. 11, The Zells bring a slightly less refined sound than 2018’s “Failure to Slide” – but that was their plan.

Halloween is less than a month away, which means if you haven’t started thinking about

When you see her live, there may be only one thing more noticeable than Sewickley native Sierra Sellers’ signature blonde curls – the energy she brings to the room.

Pittsburgh Opera is one of our city’s great cultural gems. If you’ve never been to an opera, you’re missing out on world-class entertainment. Pittsburgh Opera opens its 81st season with Mozart’s masterpiece “Don Giovanni,” Oct. 12-20 at the Benedum Center.

The next time you’re in the Strip and don’t want to wait an hour at Pamela’s, there’s a great choice…

My first introduction to Flower Crown was when they landed on Spotify’s Fresh Finds: Six Strings playlist with atmospheric and…

Freshly made sandwiches that fit a college budget await you at Frenchi’s Deli. Stationed at the corner of Atwood Street,…

The benefit concert Rock, Reggae & Relief is returning and stretching out to two days.

Balancing being a student and musician is hard – succeeding at both is even harder. Pick Patek, Pittsburgh-based musician and Pitt student, knows all about it.

Does your wardrobe need an update? Bored with your closet? Looking for a funky outfit for a special occasion? Downtown has become a whole lot more stylish this summer with the addition of the weekly Fashion Market in Market Square, every Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has served as a beautiful fusion of art and nature in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood since its inception in 1893. Just three years prior to its opening, the world lost one of its most revered artists – Vincent Van Gogh.

Tucked within the residential blocks of the North Side, just a few blocks away from Randyland, lies the Mattress Factory. In the contemporary art museum, lush with abstract exhibitions, some permanent and others temporary, you’ll quickly realize the stark juxtaposition between the worlds contained inside and outside its walls.