I heart PGH » Radio Round Up http://iheartpgh.com a blog about all things Pittsburgh Fri, 18 May 2012 11:37:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 A Merry May Weekend – Festivals for/about Kids, the Outdoors, Cars and Dracula http://iheartpgh.com/2012/05/17/may-18-2012/ http://iheartpgh.com/2012/05/17/may-18-2012/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 01:24:21 +0000 Lindsay http://iheartpgh.com/?p=10130  

Happy Friday! It’s looking like another amazing weekend in Pittsburgh.  Here are the weekend events we talked about on WDVE this morning.  Per Randy’s request – we have dug up some info on Dracula-Con as well. If anyone has been to DraculaCon please let us know!  Scroll down for our listing of events around Pittsburgh this weekend.

If you are are looking for a darker festival in Windber, PA

The Grand Midway Hotel

Dracula-Con IV, Saurday, May 19, 2012

  • The Grand Midway Hotel
  • $6 at the door
  • Bands include: Devilz in the Detailz (coming in from Pittsburgh), Damien Youth (coming in from New Orleans),The Cadillac Creeps (coming in from Florida)
  • There will be Tarot Card Readings and Go Go Dancing Cage Girls as well

 

Wed May 16 – Sun May 20 Pittsburgh Internation Children’s Festival

  • Schenley Plaza and Pitt theaters
  • Lots of free events for kids of all ages
 Fri May 18 BikePGH Celebrates National Bike to Work Day

  • 14 Hydration Stations set up around Pittsburgh
  • Free Swag bag full of goodies for all who bike to work
  • Happy hours
Sat May 1911am-6pm Venture Outdoors Festival

  • Free outdoors festival at Point State Park
  • Climbing walls, kayaking, fishing and more
  • Suggested Parking – Mon Warf $5/Car
  • Facebook Event
Sat May 1911:30am – 3:30pm Taste of Oakland

  • $5 gets you discounts and samples at a ton of Oakland restaurants
  • you also get
  • Facebook Event
Sat May 192pm-5pm We Do (Take Too) Pop Up Pittsburgh

  • This year’s PopUp Pittsburgh heads to upper Lawrenceville for a wedding celebration (Lawrenceville Goodwill Parking Lot, 52nd Street)
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony
  • Rumor has it there will be a cookie table
  • Concert by Slim Forsythe and his New Payday Loners
Sat May 198pm – 12am Dirty Ball

  • Annual benefit for Attack Theater
  • Food, Music, Dancing and performances
  • 2401 Penn Ave in the Strip District
Sun May 201pm – 5pm Bellevue Classic Car Cruise

  • Classic, Vintage, Muscle Cars, Show Bikes welcome
  • Cars will be lined up along Lincoln Ave
 Sun May 20 Pittsburgh Dumpling Experiment 

  • Mr. Smalls
  • Pierogi Cook-off
  • You can sign up to compete or you can attend to watch the competition

Looking for more events in May? Click here to see our list of May events.

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It’s looking like another beautiful spring weekend in Pittsburgh – perfect for outdoor activities and to celebrate Mother’s Day!  Here are the links for the events we shared on WDVE Radio this morning.  Randy also mention that the Beach Boys will be in Pittsburgh this evening at the Benedum.  Tickets are still available here.

St. Nicks Greek Food Festival – Last 2 days

  • 51st Annual Greek Food Festival of deliciousness – located at St. Nicks (the very large church directly across from the museum.)
  • Friday May 11 & Saturday May 12 – 11am-9pm

Learn to Row and Paddle – FREE

  • Part of Great Outdoors Week 2012, the Three Rivers Rowing Association is offering free courses in rowing and kaying on Friday, May 11, 2012
  • Sessions at 6pm and 7:30pm at the Millvale Boathouse

Kayak Pittsburgh is open for the season

  • Downtown location (under the Roberto Clemente Brige) is open weekend in May
  • North Park and Millvale open May 26, 2012

Mud on the Mountain @ Seven Springs

  • Now that you have survived the Marathon, whose ready for an adventure race?
  • A 7 mile course, with 20 obstacles on the mountain at Seven Springs
  • Saturday, May 12, 2012

Mother’s Day

  • Free Admission for Mom to Clayton and the Pittsburgh Zoo
  • May Market @ Phipps Conservatory
  • Children’s Museum – record an audio card for Mom
  • Wigle Whiskey has a special Mother’s Day Cocktail Class
  • Lawrenceville Blossom Tour

Pittsburgh Party for a Purpose – Tree PGH

]]> http://iheartpgh.com/2012/05/11/may-11/feed/ 0 Art, Carp, Fire and More – Just Your Avg. Weekend in Pgh http://iheartpgh.com/2012/04/27/art-carp-fire-and-more-just-your-avg-weekend-in-pgh/ http://iheartpgh.com/2012/04/27/art-carp-fire-and-more-just-your-avg-weekend-in-pgh/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:58:20 +0000 Lindsay http://iheartpgh.com/?p=9997 So, it might be a little chilly this weekend – but all of these events will be happening rain or shine.  Big weekend of things to do in Pittsburgh.  Lots of free events.  Here is the list of details and links for the events we discussed on WDVE this morning.

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

  • Friday, April 27, 2012.   5:30-9pm. The Cutlural District, Downtown.
  • Galleries stay open late with free events for the evening.  This month the Cultural District is hosting a Dutch Festival.
  • Full Schedule is available here.

Urban Hike Visits Beechview

Art All Night 2012

  • 15th Annual Art All Night gallery exhibit – anyone and everyone is invited to display their art work.
  • Saturday, April 28, 4pm til Sunday, April 29, 2pm
  • Live music and performances.  Get all of the details about submitting your art work here.
  • Facebook Event - http://www.facebook.com/events/373931675971454/

Carp All Night 10th Anniversary Fish-In

  • 10th Annual Carp All Night
  • Saturday, April 28, 8pm
  • Meet under the 40th Street Bridge
  • Just as important as the art, is the carp – this is a group of folks that have been hosting an all-night carp fishing event during art all night
  • Facebook Event - http://www.facebook.com/events/279210828832707/

Click here to view the embedded video.

Friends of Dormont Pool – 6th Annual Pub Crawl

Steel City Showdown

  • Sunday, April 29, 2012, 8am-2pm
  • the race is closed 0.8 mile loop over the majestic Allegheny River
  • New this year – the course will be open for the public to ride after the race
  • Facebook Event - http://www.facebook.com/events/411409235536771/

Taste of Brookline

Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week 

  • runs until April 28, 2012
  • lots more craft beer events on Friday and Saturday

 

 

]]> http://iheartpgh.com/2012/04/27/art-carp-fire-and-more-just-your-avg-weekend-in-pgh/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Craft Beer, Spring Carnival, Earth Day – A Super Weekend of Spring Events in Pgh http://iheartpgh.com/2012/04/20/craft-beer-spring-carnival-earth-day-and-more-a-super-weekend-of-spring-events-in-pgh/ http://iheartpgh.com/2012/04/20/craft-beer-spring-carnival-earth-day-and-more-a-super-weekend-of-spring-events-in-pgh/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:11:26 +0000 Lindsay http://iheartpgh.com/?p=9966 It’s been a few weeks but we were happy to be welcomed back to WDVE to share some great events this weekend.  There are lots of great ways to celebrate spring (and craft beer) around Pittsburgh this weekend!

 

]]> http://iheartpgh.com/2012/04/20/craft-beer-spring-carnival-earth-day-and-more-a-super-weekend-of-spring-events-in-pgh/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Events to Kick-off the Mad Month of March http://iheartpgh.com/2012/03/02/events-to-kick-off-the-mad-month-of-march/ http://iheartpgh.com/2012/03/02/events-to-kick-off-the-mad-month-of-march/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:23:10 +0000 Lindsay http://iheartpgh.com/?p=9809

]]> http://iheartpgh.com/2012/03/02/events-to-kick-off-the-mad-month-of-march/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 A Weekend of Comfort Food Events – BBQ, Chili, Mc & Cheese & More - http://iheartpgh.com/2012/02/24/weekend-comfort-food-feb2012/ http://iheartpgh.com/2012/02/24/weekend-comfort-food-feb2012/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:07:14 +0000 Lindsay http://iheartpgh.com/?p=9715 Even if the weather outside isn’t so frightful – we have hit the long winter slump.  But there is a weekend full of comfort food events from BBQ to Mac & Cheese to Chili to help you make it through.  Here is a round up of the events we shared on the WDVE morning show today.

Two New BBQ Joints in the Burgh

  • Union Pig & Chicken opens on Highland Ave
  • YinzBurgh BBQ now open on Baum and Morewood

Bistro to Go Culinary Open House – Learn to Cook German Food for Free

  • Bistro to Go is located on East Ohio Street
  • On Friday, February 24, 2012, 5:30-7:30 – stop by for free lessons in making German foods and sample some German wine

Mac & Cheese Cook-Off

  • Saturday, February 25, 1pm @ Carnegie Library in East Liberty
  • 15 amateur Mac & Cheese lovers will compete for prizes

Mt. Lebanon Chili Cook-Off

  • Saturday, February 25, Noon-5pm @ Clearview Commons
  • Mt. Lebanon Fire Dept vs Mt. Lebanon Police Dept in a chili challenge
  • Plus Chili and Desserts from 10+ Local Restaunts

Kid-a-palooza 2012

  • Saturday, February 26, 2012, 10am-6pm @ Convention Center
  • Giant indor family fun festival
  • activities, indoor rock climbing, sports, princesses, cartoon characters

Title Town Soul Music Dance Party with Guest DJs The New Day from Austin, TX

  • after you eat your weight in Mac & Cheese, Chili or BBQ you can dance away those calories at Pittsburgh’s monthly Soul Music Dance Party
  • Saturday, February 25, 2012 9pm @ Shadow Lounge

“Take a Shot at Changing the World - FREE Youth Film Making Workshop @ History Center

  • Hosted by the Steeltown Entertainment Project
  • Sunday, February 26, 2012, 1:30pm @ Heinz History Center
  • Middle-school and high-school students will have the chance to learn from filmmaking professionals how to make videos that could win them and their schools over $10,000 in cash and prizes.
  • Workshop is open to everyone
  • Facebook event – http://www.facebook.com/events/274385809301868/
  • Will be followed by a FREE screening of My Tale of Two Cities

Submit Your Photos to the Bicycle Photo Show

  • Bike Pgh is partnering with The Carnegie Library to organize an exchibit of bicycle photos inspired by a publication in Sevilla, Spain
  • Submit a photo of your bike by February 26, 2012

Tickets Selling Fast – Bannf Mountain Film Festival

we have been noticing lots of great events are selling out quickly – so here is an early warning to pick up your tickets for the Banff Mountain Film Festival comes to town April 6-7, 2012.  Tickets available here.

]]> http://iheartpgh.com/2012/02/24/weekend-comfort-food-feb2012/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Pgh is Lovely – New Restaurants & Valentine’s Day Ideas (Radio Round Up) http://iheartpgh.com/2012/02/10/pgh-is-lovely-new-restaurants-valentines-day-ideas-radio-round-up/ http://iheartpgh.com/2012/02/10/pgh-is-lovely-new-restaurants-valentines-day-ideas-radio-round-up/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:30:29 +0000 Lindsay http://iheartpgh.com/?p=9558 Here is a round up of the events we shared on the DVE morning show today.

We had a great discussion about new restaurants in Pittsburgh and great food bloggers so many new places to check out. Plus lots of love-ly events to check out this weekend and for Valentine’s Day.

New Restaurants in Town

  • Station Street Hot Dogs - located behind the new Target – check out some photos here.
  • MadMex Shadyside – opened in the past year on Highland Ave, near Highland and Penn – huge space, free valet parking across the street
  • Casa Rasta – new taco shop in Beechview – check out BurghGourmand post, with lots of photos here.

Follow the Burgh’s Food Bloggers – looking to learn more about where to eat in Pittsburgh? Check out some of the food bloggers who are keeping tabs on where to go and what to eat in town.

Make it Now Workshops at Pittsburgh Glass Center

  • Friday, February 10, 2012 4-10pm
  • Some reservations available – walkins also welcome
  • Make a glass flower or heart with your date – also great activity for kids over 12.

Flamingo Fest @ the Aviary

  • Warm up with the national bird of the Bahamas this weekend at the Pittsburgh Aviary
  • Saturday February 11 & Sunday February 12 11am-3pm
  • Special flamingo activities and a flamingo story time are planned
  • Meet Marilyn – the newest member of Pittsburgh flamingo flock

Cupids and Canines 2012

  • Fundraiser for Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, and the Bow Wow Buddies foundation
  • Saturday, February 11 at Cefalo’s Night club

Free Concert – Brad Yoder

  • Sunday, February 12, 2pm
  • Carnegie Library in Oakland

Valentines Day Date Ideas

  • The big day is Tuesday! Check out our list of 14 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Pittsburgh
  • Gateway Clipper Dinner Cruise
  • Double Wide Grill St. Valentines Day Dinner Massacre Dinner
  • Schenley Park Couples Skate
  • MadMex $35 Dinner for Two
  • more ideas here.

]]> http://iheartpgh.com/2012/02/10/pgh-is-lovely-new-restaurants-valentines-day-ideas-radio-round-up/feed/ 1 0.0000000 0.0000000 Ways to Enjoy Winter this Weekend (Radio Round Up) http://iheartpgh.com/2012/01/20/ways-to-enjoy-winter-this-weekend/ http://iheartpgh.com/2012/01/20/ways-to-enjoy-winter-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:17:39 +0000 Lindsay http://iheartpgh.com/?p=9457 Well, the  snow has finally arrived in Pittsburgh! Here is a round up of the events we shared on the DVE morning show today.  And don’t forget the Snow Shovel Riding Championships we talked about last week were rescheduled for Sat. Jan 21.

Seth Meyers @ The Byham

  • Friday, January 20, 2012, 8pm @ The Byham
  • Saturday, January 21, 2012 @Consol Energy Center
  • Free admission and parking
  • First game starts at 2pm
  • Corportate hockey teams will compete to raise money for Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and the United Way
  • 21st Annual Festival
  • Sat & Sun @ the Ligonier Diamond
  • Food, kids activities, sidewalks sales and more
  • 6 carvers will create, 40+ sculptures
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Fun in the Snow
  • Venture Outdoors has snowshoe events and hikes for all ages and abilities – check out their calender here (sign up by 5pm Fri.)
  • Moraine Winterfest – Chili Cook Off, Hikes, Snow shoeing and more
  • Lots of great deals on meals in Pittsburgh
  • Specials include tasting menus for $20-$30/person
  • now featuring pie on Friday and Saturday Nights
  • Waffle Brunch on Sat and Sun mornings
  • Project is an actual waffle shop run by Carnegie Mellon students at the corner of Baum and Highland in East Liberty
  • Sunday, January 22, 2012
  • 6-8pm @ tHe Brew House
  • $10 gets you a bowl of soup, some bread and a ballot
  • The audience votes for their favorite project and the winning project receives the funds collected at the door from that evening.
  • Facebook Event - http://www.facebook.com/events/345127508832468/
]]> http://iheartpgh.com/2012/01/20/ways-to-enjoy-winter-this-weekend/feed/ 0 0.0000000 0.0000000 Fun in the Snow! (Radio Round Up for Jan. 13) http://iheartpgh.com/2012/01/13/fun-in-the-snow-radio-round-up-for-jan-13/ http://iheartpgh.com/2012/01/13/fun-in-the-snow-radio-round-up-for-jan-13/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:08:56 +0000 Lindsay http://iheartpgh.com/?p=9386 Happy New Year! There were a few comments yesterday on Facebook and Twitter about the January slump – hopefully you will find one of the following events a good reason to get out of the house and enjoy January in Pittsburgh.  Here is a round up of the events we shared on the DVE morning show today.

  • Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 @ Noon – weather permitting
  • Old Economy Park
  • 25th Annual Mascot Skate – who knew pirate parrot was that old?
  • Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012
  • 1:30-3:30pm

  • Monday, January 16, 2012
  • Habitat for Humanity and Pittsburgh Cares have organized a huge day of volunteering.
  • 300 volunteers with almost 20 projects across the city
  • Details are available here
Free Family Fun for MLK Day
  • Science Center – Free Admissions
  • Glass Center
  • MLK Jr. Day in Schenley Park – Free skaring, snowshoeing, arts and crafts
  • August Wilson Center – Free Admission

Pittsburgh Restaurants Week
  • January 16-22, 2012
  • Over 30 participating restuarnts are offering super deals on 3 course meals

New Restaurants to open in Pittsburgh in 2012
  • Check out a run down of 5 new places that will be opening soon in Pittsburgh here.
Classic Movies This Weekend

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You have heard of the Iron Man triathalons – where serious athletes run, swim and bike.  This weekend is kind of like a Pittsburgh triathlon, which might be appropriately called the Iron City Man triathlon  Run, Swim and Drink.   Run in the Jingle Bell Run on Saturday morning – if you want to run very slowly you can join the IheartPGH team (or make a donation to our team and meet us at the end for Hot Chocolate).  Saturday afternoon is the 7th Annual Santarchy – hundreds of Santa’s will embark on a bar crawl around town.  Then, when you are filled with cheer – head over to Heinz Field on Sunday morning to take a dip in the river for the Pittsburgh Plunge.  Check out all of the details for these events and the other  items we discussed on the DVE morning show below.

Commonwealth Press/Sapling Press Open House

  • Friday, December 9, 6-9pm
  • Check out their new print shop space on the South Side

Jingle Bell Run – 5k to benefit the Arthritis Foundation

  • Saturday, December 10 – Check in at McFAddens by PNC Park
  • Check in 7:45-9:30
  • Race Starts at 10 am
  • Wear your finest holiday attire
  • Join the IheartPGH team! We will be the ones running very slowly at the back of the group.  Online registration is closed but you are welcome to join our team when you sign up on Sat.  You can still make a donation to our team here  - http://jbrpgh.kintera.org/iheartpgh

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Santarchy 2011

  • 7th Annual Santa bar crawl
  • Saturday, December 10
  • 2pm – meet at NOLA in Market Square – the fun continues from there
  • Must wear a Santa Suit!!

Cinebrunch – White Christmas

  • Saturday, December 10
  • 11 am Brunch followed by the film
  • The Oaks Theater in Oakmont

Pittsburgh Plunge – To Benefit the Special Olympics

  • Sunday, December 11
  • 9am @ Heinz Field
  • Take a dip in the river to raise funds for the Special Olympics

Skate with Santa at Schenley Park

  • Sunday, December 11
  • 1:30-3:30pm
  • Schenley Park Skating Rink

A few fun Holiday Gift Ideas (aka ways to entertain your family who are visiting from out of town)…

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