Parties for Purposes, Tunafish and Pancakes - Radio Round Up for 2/25/2011

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So if you didn’t get tickets to see Snoop Dog, Lady Gaga or Trey Anastasio this weekend – never fear there is a ton of awesome stuff happening in town too. Here are some of our picks for this weekend. You can listen to IheartPGH live on DVE on friday mornings at 6:45 (or just sleep in read our updates here in the blog).

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Last Day to Order Pączki from Polish Hill

Pączki is a polish treat that looks alot like a jelly filled donut and they are popular around fat tuesday
The Polish Hill Civic Association (which also writes Blogski – one of the best neighborhood blogs in town) is selling the Pączki as a fundraiser
Friday, February 25, 2011 is the last day to place your order

Party for a Purpose is a Back to benefit Braddock

Friday, February 25, 2011
9pm@ Firehouse Lounge
$10 gets you in the door for dancing and ice cream
This months Pgh Party for a Purpose benefits Braddock Redux – a non profit organization working to strengthen the community activities in Braddock – one of those activities is the Braddock Ice Cream Truck – read more here.

1 Day, 5 Best Picture Nominees, $35 – AMC Best Picture Showcase

$35 ticket good for watching 5 of the best picture nominees on February 26
includes a $10 gift card
Lowes Theater, Waterfront

Happy Birthday Charlie (that’s Charlie the Tuna)

The Toonseum has been transformed to the Tunaseum to celebrate the 50th birthday of Charlie the Tuna
Saturday, February 26, 2011 6-7:30 pm
FREE Birthday Party for Charlie the Tuna – cake, prizes and screenings of vintage Charlie commercials too

Secret Agent L – Pancake Palooza

Learn more about Secret Agent L and join in on the random acts of kindness at http://www.secretagentl.com/
Sunday, Februaray 27, 2011
10am-2pm @ The Doublewide Grill on Carson St.
$10 for all you can eat pancakes – the donation will benefit Family Hospice (which serves 0 counties here in Western PA)

International Polar Beer Day @ The Pittsburgh Zoo