Entertainment

Downtown Pittsburgh’s holiday season is almost here, meaning it’s time to plan your festive fun – and there’s more than one can’t-miss attraction:

The Pittsburgh Playhouse of Point Park University has reopened in its new downtown location, and it’s beautiful.

The 28th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot is fast approaching on Nov. 22. Presented by UnitedHealthcare, the Turkey Trot is more than a race – last year, the event collected 7,000 pounds of food and raised over $240,000 for local food programs. To reach this year’s goal of 10,000 pounds, the YMCA is calling for a community effort.

You’ve got some hungry guests coming for Thanksgiving, which means you need to find a tasty turkey. Here’s what you should consider:

We’re excited to invite you inside The Pittsburgh 100. Join us Wednesday, Nov. 7, at noon for a webinar exploring our content, our publishing team and how you can be part of the 100.

Downtown Pittsburgh has a creative new retailer, as PG&H recently opened its doors at 536 Smithfield St. This home goods store is particularly unique because all products are handcrafted by local makers.

There’s nothing better on a cold, windy Pittsburgh day than a warm cup of coffee. For journalistic purposes, we set out on a chilly afternoon to see just how good some special java can be.

Kalie Frisky is from Linesville, one of those tiny towns in Pennsylvania some kids can’t wait to leave when they grow up. After a move to California, though, she started to feel like she was missing out on the story at home.

Trick-or-treat, give you something good to eat? You got it. These bone-chilling recipes will have your little ghosts and goblins returning for more:

Downtown Pittsburgh comes alive with Halloween treats, tricks and thrills on Saturday, Oct. 27 as the second annual Fright Up Night conjures a dozen parties and events for one terrifyingly fun night.

You get a thrill out of creepy chills, but scary movies just aren’t moving the needle for you. Get in line for a “real” haunted house.

This Halloween season Downtown Pittsburgh welcomes Zombie Den: Bar of the Living Dead, a unique pop-up bar that marks the 50th anniversary of George A. Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” and the zombie pop culture it inspired.

What’s better than an autumn afternoon spent with a chai? Add some cake, and you’ll realize why you should stop by Lawrenceville’s Butterwood Bake Consortium.

No matter how packed your daily schedule may be, you deserve a home-cooked meal. Here are a few quick recipes that are easy to make and even easier to grab on the go.

So much of Pittsburgh’s energy comes from our great events. So we’re proud to debut The Pittsburgh 100 calendar, where you can share your great event.

If you love the sweet sound of bagpipes, girls dancing on swords, impressive displays of athleticism, Scottish dancing and dogs, the Ligonier Highland Games is the place for you.

Why is your office empty? Oh yeah, everyone ran out for a good old-fashioned Starbucks pumpkin spice latte.

Celebrate all things Ireland at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival. The annual event, which runs Sept. 7-9 at the Riverplex at Sandcastle, seeks to foster cultural awareness of the Gaelic tradition in the Steel City.

It’s hard to think of anywhere in the bustle of Downtown Pittsburgh as calming, but Gasoline Street Coffee Company – located just near the First Avenue T station – puts you right at ease.

Huzzah! Pittsburgh’s Renaissance Festival season begins August 18, running Saturdays and Sundays through September 23. Wander 16th-century streets, grab a turkey leg, cheer jousters, watch artisans create original works, enjoy medieval music and make merry.

For five days, celebrate all things funny in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood. You’ll be laughing until your stomach hurts at the Pittsburgh Comedy Fest, taking place from August 22-26.

Downtown alleyways aren’t looking too much like alleyways, are they? The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to enhance passages frequently traveled by pedestrians.

The EQT Three Rivers Regatta is back for its 41st year. The annual festival that celebrates our waterways will return to Point State Park Aug. 3-5.

Steelers training camp is in full swing at Latrobe’s St. Vincent College, but the action shifts away from campus starting on Aug. 3, when Steelers Fest kicks off.

In 2015, Leila Sleiman and Natalie Fristick – the founders of the local nonprofit Justice for Animals – saw the need for a fun event to bring attention to animal advocacy in a positive way, and so Pittsburgh VegFest was born.

If you’ve ever had a good cup of coffee in Pittsburgh, there’s a chance it’s because of East End staple Zeke’s Coffee.

Are you ready for music to your ears? How about a night of free entertainment? Downtown Pittsburgh Sound, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s (PDP) newest initiative is bringing high-quality, live music to workers, visitors and residents of Downtown.

It’s our party and we’ll decorate our cake if we want to … and Cakery Square can help. Located at The Waterfront, Cakery Square has been baking up tasty treats and helping customers discover their inner artists since 2016.

If you’re a fan of Pittsburgh’s punk music scene, Punchline is no stranger to you. Twenty years, eight albums and 150 songs later, Punchline has a long list of fan favorites.

‘Tis the season for blockbuster movies, where the viewing experience can make or break the fun. For those who prefer a theater with character, these Pittsburgh spots won’t disappoint: