Entertainment

Liberty Magic, Downtown’s close-up magic theater, is all set for its reappearance next month. It’s the latest sign of revival for the Pittsburgh Cultural District, which was hit hard by the pandemic.

Searching for some new reads? Look no further than these three books written by Pittsburgh authors…

Sure, we don’t host an F1 race and the closest NASCAR track isn’t very close at all, but you still can find top-tier racing across Western Pennsylvania most of the year:• Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway and Lernerville Speedway: These dirt tracks in Imperial and Sarver are home to races from a wide range of divisions and are great for families.

Eighteen-year-old Olivia Rodrigo recently released her first album, “SOUR,” and the world hasn’t been the same since.

Royal Haunts, the solo project of singer, songwriter and producer Tony Resch, embodies one of the most unique artists in the city.

After the release of his debut project “Good Days Never Last Forever” in 2018, Pittsburgh-raised rapper and songwriter Mars Jackson has continued to grow in artistry and popularity, securing radio and TV spots with records like “Heart Dance” and “Simple” (the latter of which features Polyphony-alum Benji.

Pittsburgh native Gray brings together elements of trap and new-age R&B to form dark and brooding atmospheres topped with visceral lyricism, a sound he’s been shaping since his early teen years.

A scene of quarantined domestic bliss: the wife and I checked out the new movie “Happiest Season” on Hulu — pretty funny and set in Pittsburgh.

2021 is right around the corner and year-end roundups are filling feeds.Let’s not waste any time.

Ambient atmospheres and infectious melodies lay the groundwork of each record from alt-R&B artist and Pittsburgh native Raindrop Relly, who has continued to hone his craft since the release of his debut album, “Parked Outside,” in 2019.

If you’re looking for the one-stop shop for everything music, art and underground in Pittsburgh, look no further than Brian Howe, aka Sikes.

It’s not often that Southern Gothic makes its way through Pittsburgh, but when it does, it truly stands out.

Over a mélange of folk-filled instrumentation and textures, Merce Lemon juxtaposes a soft and unassuming voice with taking on big, in-your-face ideas.

In May, the world lost acclaimed director Lynn Shelton at the age of 54.

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.