Arts-Music

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

We hear about big concerts coming to Pittsburgh at Stage AE, Benedum Center, Heinz Field, PPG Paints Arena and KeyBank Pavilion, but there are a number of smaller venues to check out the local live music scene.

Need to catch up on the Academy Awards’ best picture nominees? Get to the theater fast – or watch Netflix.

We all know that winter can get a little dreary in the ‘Burgh – so here’s something to cure those pesky winter doldrums. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is hosting the Winter Gallery Crawl, where innovative art can help you ignore the cold.

A BYOB speakeasy with 70 seats in four rows; that’s where the magic will happen.

You already know “Hamilton” is in Pittsburgh. For most, it’s the hottest ticket in town. For those not on Washington’s side? You’re probably being dragged to a matinée. Don’t worry, the show is technically enjoyable.

Feeling the winter blues? Yeah, us too. If you’re looking for good food, fine drinks and great jokes to cheer you up, you don’t have to go far – the recently renovated Pittsburgh Improv has it all.