Mellow Mondays in the City

Are you looking for something to do on Mondays in the city? Market Square has mellow Mondays with various acoustic acts performing throughout the summer. The entertainment is from noon to 1pm from now until October. You can learn more below and at living Pittsburgh.
Mellow Mondays in Market Square

Event: Mellow Mondays in Market Square

Location: Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh
Date: Every Monday from May 5, 2014 until October 27, 2014
Time: Noon until 1pm
Cost: Free
Description: Enjoy live acoustic entertainment from Noon-1pm every Monday through October at Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh.


May 5 – Brad Yoder


May 12 – Squirrel Hillbillies


May 19 – Mike Arnold


May 26 – Joel Lindsey


June 2 – Madeline Arnold


June 9 – Emily & Rachel BT


June 16 – Tim Ruff


June 23 – Simply Acoustic


June 30 – Joel Lindsey


July 7 – Jeff Miller


July 14 – Annalise Emrick


July 21 – TBA


July 28 – Brad Yoder


August 4 – Tim Ruff


August 11 – Madeline Arnold


August 18 – Squirrel Hillbillies


August 25 – Brad Yoder


September 1 – John Melnick


September 8 – Mike Arnold


September 15 – Joel Lindsey


September 22 – Dan Bubien


September 29 – Tim Ruff


October 6 – Mike Arnold


October 13 – Joel Lindsey


October 20 – Annalise Emrick


October 27 – Dan Bubien

Happy Mother's Day!

We just wanted to wish the moms out there a Happy Mother's Day!

Birthday Deals in the Burgh

Is your birthday coming up? You can get great deals at various restaurants in the 'burgh. There is something for all tastes and price ranges. You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.



Living Pittsburgh has found some great ways for you to celebrate your special day in Pittsburgh for less. Some places even offer you the ability to cash in on your free birthday meal during the week before and after your birthday so you can space out the bargains. Look for more LP Birthday bargains coming soon. Here’s a hint – we’ve found deals all day! If you know of any other local birthday dinner deals in Pittsburgh, please send the details to info@livingpittsburgh.com.


Join Big Burrito’s mailing list to receive a complimentary entree from one of their restaurants for up to $30! You can choose from Casbah, Eleven, Kaya, Mad Mex, and Soba, and the coupon is valid one week prior to and one week after your birthday. You also receive a booklet each holiday season filled with free meal coupons – up to a $10 value each.


Sign up for the Doublewide Grill’s Birthday Club, and youll get half off your meal for up to four people on your birthday and half birthday. The coupon must be used on the date, 3 days before or 3 days after the date. Tax and gratuity not included. To sign up and get your coupons, please email your address and birthdate to promotions@doublewidegrill.com.


Join Atria’s to receive a coupon for $10 off two entrees that is valid one week prior to and one week after your birthday. You’ll also receive receive a special for your anniversary.


Sign up for Houlihan’s Email Club and receive a coupon for a free entree on your birthday, plus a free appetizer coupon when you join.


Register for Benihana’s Chef’s Table and you’ll get a complimentary $30 birthday certificate for Japanese cuisine to use during the month of your birthday.


If you register for the Inn Crowd Online from the Franklin Inn, you’ll get birthday certificates, a welcome coupon & more.


Sign up for Noodles & Co.’s email list and you’ll get a free birthday noodle bowl (up to $7.50) on your big day!


Eat for free all day long! Be sure to check out our “Happy Birthday” Breakfast & Lunch in the ‘Burgh and “Happy Birthday” – Beyond the Meal posts as well!

Gallery Crawl Friday

Did you know that in your backyard there are free gallery crawls every few months? The Cultural Districts hosts this as a free showcase of art and entertainment. The events begin after work at 5:30 pm and they last until 9:30 pm. You can learn more below and at Living Pittsburgh.


The Gallery Crawl is a quarterly FREE showcase of art and entertainment! All the events take place in galleries and spaces throughout the Cultural District, and are free and open to the public. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m., and you can start the crawl from any location. It’s self-guided and maps are available at most locations.


2014 Gallery Crawl Dates:

April 25
July 11
September 26


All crawls occur on a Friday evening and begin at 5:30pm.

Your Weekly Event Listing for Pittsburgh

What are you doing this week?  It is time to get out and enjoy the nice weather!  Here are some great events happening all over the city in the next week.  There is something for everyone.  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.

Wednesday, April 23


Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based


Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can


$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials


Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE


Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music


Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays


Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less


1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays


Thursday, April 24


Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Mix @ Six (Candida) - $15-$25


College Night at Hofbräuhaus – specials, no cover fee


Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5


Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12


Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00


offCenter at the August Wilson Center – FREE


1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover


Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special


Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less


Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays


Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays


Friday, April 25


Gallery Crawl in The Cultural District - Most activities are FREE


NCJW Spring Designer Days - FREE


Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 Price Admission


Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3


Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5


Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership


Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less


Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays


Saturday, April 26


The Pittsburgh Record & Cd Convention at the Double Tree Hotel, Greentree - FREE (Special early bird admission is $10)


Mt. Lebanon Earth Day Celebration - FREE


NCJW Spring Designer Days - FREE


GoodTaste! North- $15


Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12


Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE


Sunday, April 27


NCJW Spring Designer Days - FREE


Woodville Plantation’s American Heritage Chocolate Day– FREE to $5


Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE


Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs


Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6


Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches


Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less


Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays


Monday, April 28


AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials


Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people


Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays


Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less


Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays


Tuesday, April 29


1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50


2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE


Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one


Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE


JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE


Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays


Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult


Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less


1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays

Tax Day Deals in Pittsburgh

Did you get your taxes done on time?  It is time to celebrate!  Pittsburgh restaurants and stores have some great deals for April 15^th.  You can get free food to free copies at various locations. Keep reading and check out Living Pittsburgh for more information.

Here are a few free and discounted deals you’ll find around the ‘Burgh in honor of Tax Day 2013. Call ahead to confirm the special, folks!

Cinnabon will offer two free Classic Cinnabon Bites on April 15 from 6pm until 8pm at participating locations

Sonic will offer 1/2 price drinks and slushes on April 15th. Only at participating SONIC Drive-Ins. Hours may vary by location.

Bruegger’s will offer its Big Bagel Bundle for just $10.40 — a savings of up to $5 — April 12 through April 15. The Big Bagel Bundle includes a baker’s dozen of Bruegger’s 15-plus bagel varieties and two tubs of Bruegger’s made in Vermont cold-packed cream cheese, available in more than ten varieties. You’ll need a coupon, which you can download from Bruegger’s Facebook page.

Arby’s will have a coupon for free value curly fries or potato cakes  on April 15.

Boston Market is offers is 2 ribs meals for $10.40, no coupon needed.

Office Depot is letting customers make 25 single-sided black and white copies and offering up to 5 pounds of shredding for free through May 1st. No coupon is necessary, and the offer is valid in stores nationwide.

Easter Egg Hunt

Do you have family that wants to celebrate Easter? Come to the Easter Egg Hunt at Schenley Park. The event is this Saturday from 1pm-4pm. The best part about this event is that it is free for your family. You can learn more here.

Event: Hoppy Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Anderson Playground, Schenley Park, Oakland, PA
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Cost: FREE, donations encouraged
Description: Bring children ages 4-11 to join in the Easter egg hunt, games, face painting, bake sale and more ($1-$10)! Hop along the bunny trail to find the Easter Bunny ready for pictures ($1 each)! Beverages will be sold at the event! For more information, please visit the Hoppy Easter Egg Hunt (Second Annual) Facebook page and make sure you’re logged in to Facebook!