Tag Archives: Northside

Open Houses

Sunday, September 9th, is the Mexican War Streets House and Garden Tour.  Here is your chance to check out the North Side and take a peek inside some of the houses and gardens that have been lovingly rehabbed and restored. There are 14 houses on the self-guided tour. There will also be food available from an assortment of local restaurants.
Mexican War Streets House and Garden Tour
Sunday September 9, 2007
11am-5pm

If you would like to read more about the North Side – check out these posts on the Pittsburgh Dish, they have lots of reviews about the North Side.

Drinking with the dogs

You can drink beer with some four legged friends. Animal friends is hosting Bark’N’Brew this Friday at Penn Brewery.

I am not sure if you can bring your own dog, I think that would be a good idea but I am not sure Penn Brewery would like that.

Your $5 admission gets you a lot more than the opportunity to drink with some furry creatures:

  • Boilermaker Jazz Band – one of the BEST in Pittsburgh
  • Raffle Prizes & Auctions
  • Guest Bartenders – Dave & Dave from OnQ.
  • Some handsome four-legged friends
  • Tasty beer

Bark N Brew
Friday, July 20 at 6pm
The Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial Street on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
$5 cover – proceeds benefit Animal Friends
Call 412.847.7055 for de-tails.

Wine with Warhol

Every Friday is Good Friday at the Warhol Mueseum. The museum stays open late, admission is half price and there is a cash bar in the entrance way.

The last Friday is an even better than most Fridays – Wine Tasting at the Warhol Cafe.  For just $12 you get to sample 4 wines and tasty treats.  This in no boxed wine and american cheese.  The good folks from Big Burrito are the brains behind this so you know this is going to be some good food and wine.


(Photo Credit: PENFAN *heart* FLICKR)
Friday June 29
5:30 – 7:30pm
Wine Tasting in The Warhol Café
Tickets $12; includes Museum admission

Join The Warhol and big Burrito on the last Friday of every month for ongoing Good Fridays wine tastings. Socialize in the company of Andy Warhol’s famous celebrity portraits and sample four unique wines along with cheeses, fruits and other ideal wine accompaniments.. For more information or reservations (walk-ins are welcome), email wine@bigburrito.com.

Here is another review of the Warhol Wine Tasting.

Full Moon Paddle

Kayak tours are great times. I took one out for a paddle over memorial day weekend. Even if you are not an extreme sports enthusiast, urban kayaking is for you. These are super, non-rolling kayaks that any one can paddle. You can stop by Kayak Pittsburgh any time and take one out. This is an awesome way to see the city. All you need to do is show up wearing some confortable clothes, you might get a little wet but you won’t get soaked.
This Saturday, the folks at Venture Outdoors have planned an evening kayak. I love the idea of seeing the city from the rivers as the sun goes down. Flickr has some great pictures that other kayakers have taken of Pittsburgh – it is really unique way to see the city.

Full Moon Paddle
The full moon is out and the water is fine! Join us as we follow the full moon through the evening quiet and sights of the Allegheny River. The shimmering skyline provides a humble foreground for the celestial bodies above. After basic instruction and tips on technique, you’ll find yourself enjoying the ease of paddling a sea kayak on the smooth Allegheny River.


(Photo from EmilyO‘s Flickr Account)
Full Moon Paddle
Saturday, June 30, 7:45-10pm
Meet at Kayak Pittsburgh (under the Roberto Clemente Bridge)
$25/member, $45/non-member
Click Here to Sign Up

PGH Party for a Purpose’s third PARTY!

The party will be this Friday June 22 at Bar Ugly on Federal Street (across from PNC Park) on the Northside. The party will start at 8pm and last until 2am! You’ll enjoy fantastic music spun by Omar-Abdul and DJ Hi-Top Wrangler. Your $10 donation will benefit PULSE (Pittsburgh Urban Leadership and Service Experience) and you’ll get $2 drafts and $3 well drinks – can’t beat it!!!

For more information, e-mail pghpartyforapurpose@gmail.com or check out www.myspace.com/pghpartyforapurpose.