On the Tahn: Dance parties at Hot Mass, Mad Bar, and more (June 23-25)
Dance to hip hop, disco, post-punk, and more this weekend at these Pittsburgh events.
No-contact order given in North Side transphobic harassment case; final ruling to come
Magisterial District Judge Leah Williams Duncan has ordered no contact between an Observatory Hill family alleging transphobic harassment and Darian Balcom, the neighbor who is accused of harassing them, before making her final ruling.
Police shooting victim spearheads fund to encourage police-community collaborations
Leon Ford spent many years consumed with rage after he was shot five times by Pittsburgh Police officers in 2012. His anger spilled out onto the pages of a book he authored in 2018 and later onto Twitter threads criticizing Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert as racist and ineffective. But now, after a series of…
Artists and name announced for 58th Carnegie International
The Carnegie Museum of Art has announced the artists and collectives being showcased in the 58th iteration of its long-running show, which was also given a name.
Pittsburgh City Paper to reward readers’ choice for Best Nonprofit
The winner of the Best Nonprofit category in this year’s readers’ poll will be named City Paper’s nonprofit charity of choice for this year’s event.
If Summer Lee goes to D.C., who will succeed her in Harrisburg?
Summer Lee has won nominations for state and national offices. If she prevails to Congress, who will take her place in the General Assembly?
Mihaela Moscaliuc and Judith Vollmer on poetry, friendship
Mihaela Moscaliuc’s most recent book of poetry, Cemetery Ink, was published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. The Sound Boat (University of Wisconsin Press) is Judith Vollmer’s new collection featuring new poems and selected poems from her catalog. Read more on their friendship and life’s work.
Art as Liberation showcases Black Pittsburgh artists at PNC Park
This past weekend, 1Hood Media, Mikael Owunna Studios, The Redd Studio, and the Pittsburgh Pirates collaborated to celebrate local Black artists with Art as Liberation, an event held outside of PNC Park.
Lynn Cullen Live: Constant Chaos (06/21/22)
Lynn and Susan are discussing the Jan. 6 commission, Eric Greitens’ “RINO hunting” political ad, child vaccines, The Supreme Court possibly overturning Roe v. Wade and environmental rights, and Constant Chaos. Audio Only Archive Stream or download the last 5 shows on the MP3 downloads page.
A picnic for pigs, a new tropical cocktail menu, and more Pittsburgh food news
What’s happening in Pittsburgh’s food and drink scene? Learn more about new happenings at Page’s Dairy Mart, Hidden Harbor, Stunt Pig, and more!
Wilkinsburg woman sues jail for poor care she says caused painful miscarriage
A Wilkinsburg woman is suing the Allegheny County Jail for improper medical care that she claims led to a painful, days-long miscarriage weeks after the baby had died in her womb.
The 412 with slenderbodies
On tour in support of their album simple shapes, slenderbodies chatted with Pittsburgh City Paper ahead of their stop in Pittsburgh for The 412, CP’s music feature where you can find band/musician updates and fun, random tidbits of information, all in one.
Harris Theater brings back 35mm screenings with Memoria
Apichatpong Weerasethakul is going to make you slow down and feel something. You don’t have a choice. Don’t miss Pittsburgh City Paper’s review of Memoria, screening this week in gorgeous 35mm at the Harris Theater.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Oyster Shucker, Creative Copywriter, and more
We searched the web to find some of Pittsburgh’s best job openings this week, including career opportunities in the nonprofit field, arts and entertainment, food and drink, and more.
Pittsburgh’s top concerts: June 20-26
Check out our list of Pittsburgh’s best concerts this week, featuring shows at Stage AE, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Schenley Plaza, Hazelwood Green, and more
Pittsburgh celebrates Juneteenth with community, music, food, and more
Pittsburghers are celebrating Juneteenth with three days of free events open to the public in honor of the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people at the end of the Civil War. The Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration, produced by Stop the Violence Pittsburgh, kicked off on Friday and continues through Sunday, featuring…
The Damaged Pies celebrate 35th anniversary with concert, documentary screening
The Damaged Pies will hold an all-in-one concert, documentary screening, and benefit at Tull Family Theater. Proceeds from the event will go towards a cause that The Damaged Pies has supported their whole career: WhyHunger’s Artists Against Hunger and Poverty.
Want an abortion in Pennsylvania? What to know about legal requirements, access
If the nation’s highest court strikes down the landmark 1973 ruling on Roe v. Wade, Pennsylvania could become a sanctuary state for those seeking an abortion but whose home states have outlawed or heavily restricted the procedure.
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Pride Night brings LGBTQ resources to PNC Park
PNC Park was filled with both Pirates logos and rainbow-colored flags on Friday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates welcomed the LGBTQ community to its annual Pride Night.
Treat Dad to good eats and drinks at these Pittsburgh restaurants
Father’s Day (Sun., June 19) is just around the corner, and if the person you call “Dad” loves a good meal or drink, we have a few local places you should consider.
Gisele Fetterman leads rally against Pittsburgh immigration court closure
Pennsylvania Second Lady Gisele Fetterman led a rally outside the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh to protest the recent closure of a local immigration court that’s requiring people to travel to Philadelphia to move along their cases.
Joe King’s Match Gayme features drag queens and Gisele Fetterman
A review of Joe King’s Match Gayme, a take on the hit ’70s game show, featuring drag queens and the first lady of Pennsylvania, Gisele Fetterman.
Pittsburgh Parks brings yoga to the Hill District
Hill District residents now have a chance to do yoga in their own neighborhood parks as part of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s Elsie Hillman Summer Program.
Defining a Pittsburgh artist should not be limited to physical borders
Now, as Pittsburgh finds itself with higher artistic representation nationally, “Who is a Pittsburgh artist?” is asked more often, especially when checks are being cut. For Tereneh Idia, there are no borders to Pittsburgh creativity and no timeline that can take the title away from a local artist regardless of where they were born, where…
Black-led community spotlight: Amber Sloan, champion for Homewood
For many people who were once incarcerated, starting a new life can be challenging. In 2020, the national recidivism rate was around 50%, meaning half of those released from prisons were rearrested and incarcerated again within three years of their original release. The other half? They’re folks like Amber Sloan.
Soulshowmike’s Album Picks: The provocative Fantastic Negrito
Discover why Mike Canton from WYEP’s The Soul Show selected Fantastic Negrito’s White Jesus Black Problems as his album of the month.
Pittsburgh’s top events: June 16-22
Don’t miss this week’s top events in Pittsburgh, featuring events at the Mattress Factory, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, National Aviary, The Andy Warhol Museum, and more.
An insider’s take on the Tito-Mecca-Zizza House landmarking
David Rotenstein worked as a paid consultant to Uptown Partners on the Tito-Mecca-Zizza House designation. Now read, in his own words, the story of the “inept city planners and a conflicted and culturally and historically incompetent Historic Review Commission.”
Marie Antoinette meets Syrian refugee in Off the WALL’s latest
Off the WALL’s Not My Revolution, which Elizabeth Elias Huffman has been developing since 2016, is “a dreamlike play” about two women from two different historical moments dealing with the impact of forced displacement and civil war. The play weaves together a narrative of Marie Antoinette’s imprisonment during the French Revolution with the experiences of…
From boats to buses: Pittsburgh’s public transit rebrands
Learn more about the history of the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s public transit system as it begins to rebrand as Pittsburgh Regional Transit.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: June 16-22
What’s in the stars for you this week? Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology’s got you covered.
