Mardi gras party at Allegheny Elks

Mardi gras party at Allegheny Elks 339, 400 Cedar Ave., 15212 featuring Dixie Doc and the Pittsburgh Dixieland All Stars.  

Tue. February 12, 2013

Doors open at 7 P.M., music from 8-11P.M.  

New Orleans cuisine, beads and other surprises.  Cover only $5.00, public welcome.

What’s Happening In PIttsburgh!

Visit our website whatshappeninginpittsburgh.com for information, and events happening throughout the city of Pittsburgh. You can also follow our Twitter account @WHIPittsburgh for the fastest way to receive updates from us and other various businesses and entertainment opportunities throughout the city. And don’t forget to visit our Youtube page whipittsburghtv where we will be offering contest opportunities and viral videos.

“Broadway Phantasy”

Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember with twinkling candlelight, a strolling violinist and a romantic dinner in the elegant Mount Vernon Restaurant. Following this optional dinner stroll down the hall to the Kean Theatre for a magical musical revue featuring Lee Alverson’s powerful tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera.” The cost for the pre-show dinner is $46 with the purchase of a show ticket and also includes a gift bag for each couple and a special appearance by the Phantom.

 

Parking is free and proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. For tickets call 724-444-KEAN (5326) or visit www.KeanTheatre.com. Like the Kean Theatre on Facebook for information about upcoming shows and discounts.

Dine Out | Drink UP Weekend

A Black Eye Affair

It’s almost time for the Steel City Roller Derby’s biggest fundraiser
of the year!  On Saturday, August 25th, we will be holding our
second-annual “Black Eye Affair” art auction at the Rocking Horse
Artspace, 179 43rd Street in Lawrenceville, from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
Enjoy complimentary food and drink (ID required) as you peruse and bid
on 30+ works of art from local artists and derby skaters, refs, and
volunteers themselves.  Food and beverage sponsors include Three
Rivers Underground Brewers, Harris Grill, E2, and Quiet Storm.

In addition to fabulous art there will be auction items from:
Cure (restaurant in Lawrenceville)
Wigle Wiskey
5 on 5 magazine
Blood and Thunder Magazine
Pageboy Salon
and MORE!

Price of admission is $25 for individuals, $40 for couples. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/261649

https://www.facebook.com/events/427844363932827/

Cool Like Dat (The Redux) ….Jazz Night and Cipher 7.24.12 @ Rocking Horse Gallery 179 43rd Street Pgh, PA 15201

 

https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/398903690159654/?notif_t=plan_user_invited
Pulling inspiration from the classic Digable Planets hit “Rebirth of Slick:Cool Like Dat”, this event combines elements of jazz and hip hop with the contemporary synergy of fresh local artists. Come enjoy an evening of unique, creative talent, small eats, and adult drinks…. Door open at 7pm with a suggested donation of $5.00. Cool Like Dat (The Redux) is the future of RETRO, a night full of cool fun and creative company awaits you.

Live Band
TRIO + featuring Langston Kelly

Vocalist
Anqwenique Wingfield

DJ Duo
TRACKSPLOITATION

MC’s
Streetline Chris
Mars Jackson
Gene Stovall
Yah Lioness
Knowledge
Solomon
Shad Ali
Free
Shay Briggs
and more….

Hosted by
D.S.Kinsel

Suggested Donation $5.00

A Taste of Oakland presented by Hurley Associates, Hurley Insurance Brokers

Saturday, May 19th

11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

$5 per person

Sample Delicious bites from local restaurants while browsing shops in the Oakland Business District.  Purchase a Taste of Oakland wristband and take advantage of great offers in and around Oakland!  For details visit aTasteofOakland.wordpress.com.

Pick up tickets and maps at: Hilton Garden Inn University Place, 3454 Forbes Avenue, or at the Parklet on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bouquet Street.

The Pittsburgh Dumpling Experiment - May 20th

Are You Experimented?

Compete in the Nation’s Leading Cookoff for Amateurs! WHY?

  • We give YOU a $50 Gift Certificate to Giant Eagle Market District to help pay for ingredients.
  • Grand Prize is a Trip to Brooklyn courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery.
  • Win cash and awesome cookware from our sponsors Le Creuset, Anolon, Wusthof, and Microplane.
  • Anyone can enter! Anyone can win!
  • Most Important: Culinary Glory!!!
  • Questions? Read our FAQ’s.

Attend the Nation’s Leading Amateur Cookoff: The Food Experiments! WHY?

  • Sample around 20 of the best Dumpling dishes Pittsburgh has to offer. From pierogies, raviolis, gnocchi, pork dumplings and even some dessert dumplings to finish!
  • Every ticket entitles you to one free Brooklyn Brewery beer.
  • Do you like craft beer? Because there will be great selection of Craft Beer from Brooklyn Brewery.
  • Be a part of your local foodie community, meet people who like food as much as you do.
  • On a Sunday, what’s better than being surrounded by great food and great beer!
  • Support charities that promote culinary education for disadvantaged children and teens.
  • Tickets are only $10.

 For more information check out our website: http://thefoodexperiments.com/tour/pittsburgh/

Havana Bar TGIF Party for the Cure

HAVANA TAPAS & WINE BAR
TGIF PARTY FOR THE CURE
Friday, April 27, 2012 from 6-10 PM.
$20 Tax-Deductible Donation at the Door
Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

INCLUDES DELICIOUS FOOD BUFFET!
Chicken Kabobs, Fruit Kabobs, Veggie Tray,
Cheese Tray, Hummus & Pita Bread, plus…
Deena’s Home Made Baked Goods, too!

DRINK SPECIALS FOR ENTIRE EVENT:
$3 Mixed Drinks & Bottled Beer!

HAVANA TAPAS & WINE BAR
200 Shiloh Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 
On Mt. Washington, off Grandview Ave.
Google Map: http://g.co/maps/xhps7

MORE INFO IS AVAILABLE AT:
http://www.deenasfriends4acure.org

BECOME A FACEBOOK FAN:
https://www.facebook.com/deenasfriends4acure

RSVP & INVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/271219029629193/

JFest! The Jewish Federation Festival
Schenley Plaza and Carnegie Music Hall

Thursday, 4/26/12 4:00 PM to 8:45 PM

 

Celebrate Israel Independence Day at Jewish Federation JFest at Schenley Plaza and in the nearby Carnegie Music Hall. Enjoy a day of family fun for all ages and interests. Activities include: PJ Library archeological dig with the University of Pittsburgh, Israeli food, dancing and arts fair; Krav Maga (Israeli self defense) demonstrations; bounce house, scavenger hunt and petting zoo for kids; free Rita’s Italian ice, raffle for El Al Airlines tickets, JNF Mitzvah projects and more. Performances include: Seeds of the Sun jazz ensemble, Spirit of Israel teens and a special performance of The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Step Touch to celebrate its international tour to Israel. ALL events are free and performance tickets are not needed. Parking shuttles available. For details visit: www.jfestpgh.org.

Contact: Eric Probola at 412-992-5247 or eprobola@jfedpgh.org
www.jfestpgh.org