Entertainment

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.

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.

Started by David Beck as a solo project, Pittsburgh’s String Machine came together to emanate a beautiful mutation of indie-folk filled with vivid soul-searching and passionate instrumentation.

It’s well known that Spotify’s algorithms are state-of-the-art. It’s how they’ve accumulated 217 million active monthly users.

It’s almost time to inflate the 35-foot Heinz pickle balloon. With less than one month until Picklesburgh, we’re getting ready for our biggest (and briniest) festival yet – but we need your help!

Kennywood has been an epicenter of fun in Pittsburgh since 1898. From its humble beginnings as a small trolley park, it’s now one of the most cherished landmarks of the area.

Inconspicuously located on the second floor of a Murray Avenue storefront, you’ll find the place where half a million vinyl records live – Jerry’s Records. Named one of the best record stores in the country by Rolling Stone, Jerry’s is one of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is known for its races through city streets and a massive car show in Schenley Park. But there are also 11 straight days of races, car shows, parties and parades.

If St. Patrick’s Day is a distant memory and your Irish eyes are no longer smilin’, take a road trip to the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival for a hit of the green.

When mixing celebrities and dodgeball, a great time is in store. The III & Long Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Charities are partnering to host Celebrity Dodgeball, featuring two former Pittsburgh Steelers.

Market Square continues to be a hub for weekend activity as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Night Market + Concert Series kicked off for a full season, complete with new and returning vendors, along with music from a diverse collection of community partners.

Brides, rejoice! PG&H is hosting Pittsburgh’s first Makers’ Bridal Trunk Show, April 25 from 4-7 p.m. Make your wedding special with a local touch, as the event will include bowties, handmade gifts, custom jewelry, flowers and more – all from Pittsburgh’s top makers and artisans.

A new art installation is coming to Market Square as part of the Market Square Public Art program. On display from April 12-May 12, “Streaming Space” by Pittsburgh-based artists Alisha B. Wormsley and Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson will transform Market Square into a space for video, performance and sound that encourages healing and reflection.

Picklesburgh is the real dill! USA Today announced that Picklesburgh took top honors in its readers’ choice Best Specialty Food Festival contest in America.

I learned how to square dance recently and it was awesome. There’s something special about sweating, dancing with strangers and enjoying yourself for hours. Everyone should try it once.

Izzie Petti is multitalented. By day, she’s an interior architect. By night, she’s a Pittsburgh arts scene warrior.

Looking to go antiquing, picking or test your haggling skills? Miller’s Crossing Fleatique, a brick-and-mortar hybrid of an antique store and open-space flea market, has exactly what you are looking for.

For once, wedding crashers were very welcome. Surrounded by family and friends – and lots of strangers – The Pittsburgh 100’s Louis Spanos (he of Pittsburgh Roast fame) tied the knot with fiance Colten Gill on Feb. 21.

Although today is officially Cupid’s Day, it’s not too late to find the perfect gift – like a short getaway in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Quick show of digital hands: How many of you out there have been to the Pittsburgh International Auto Show?

Believe it or not, amid the polar vortexes, snow and wind, winter’s grasp has us feeling poetic.