I was getting a little worried that Pittsburgh had more Groundhog Day
celebrations than Mardi Gras celebrations. Penn Brewery to the rescue. I was lucky enough to visit a fellow Pittsburgher in New Orleans for Mardi Gras a few years ago, before the flooding. It was definitely the biggest party I have ever attended. Mardi Gras, like Groundhog Day are holidays that need to be celebrated. So head on over to Penn Brewery for bead, beer and good music. I love the Boilermaker Jazz Band (check 
out the picture of the band performing in New Orleans) and I can only say good things about Dixie Doc and the Pittsburgh Dixieland All-stars. Dixie Doc (aka Dr. Paul) was actually my doctor when I was little. I just love that he has this great band that performs often around town.
3 Bigs Days of Big Mardi Gras Fun @ Penn Brewery
Fri., Feb. 1 – Mardi Gras Party with Boilermaker Jazz Band
Sat., Feb. 2 – Mardi Gras Party with Dixie Doc & The All-StarsTue., Feb. 5 – Fat Tuesday – Mardi Gras Party with Boilermaker Jazz Band