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Events in Pittsbugh this Week

Are you looking for something to do after all the Halloween parties? Check out this great list of events happening throughout the city this week.  These events are free or discounted, and they are great for all ages.  You can learn more below or at Living Pittsburgh.



The following list is a compilation of many free and affordable weekly, monthly, annual, and one-time events in and around Pittsburgh. Be sure to check out the rest of the site for great deals on food & drink, daily activities, products and services.

If you know of any great events that are perfect for our calendar, please let us know!

Friday, November 1

2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8

Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced 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, November 2

2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8

Family Fiesta: A Remembrance of the Dead and a Celebration for the Living - FREE (donations being accepted)

Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12

Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE

Sunday, November 3

2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8

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, November 4

AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials

Totally Free Mondays at Steel City Improv Theater – FREE

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, November 5

Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE

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

Wednesday, November 6

Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based

Ceramics Open Studio at the Union Project - $10

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

Mommy & Me Wednesdays at My Little Outback – $2 discount

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, November 7

Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE

Play Date on Ice - $4.25

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, November 8

Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced 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, November 9

Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission

Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12

Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE

Sunday, November 10

Free Admission to the Zoo and PPG Aquarium - FREE

Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission

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

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Happy Halloween!

What are you being this year?  We hope everyone has a fun and happy Halloween at Encore on 7th!

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Your Neighborhood Trick or Treat Times

Are you ready for Trick or Treat in two weeks?  Check out the trick or treat times for your neighborhood below!  You can find out more at WTAE.




City of Pittsburgh (all neighborhoods)
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
Other areas listed in alphabetical order:
- Avalon 6 to 8 p.m.
- Baldwin Borough 6 to 8 p.m.
- Baldwin Township 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Beaver 6 to 8 p.m.
- Bellevue 6 to 8 p.m.
- Brentwood 6 to 8 p.m.
- Bridgeville 6 to 8 p.m.
- Butler City 6 to 7 p.m.
- Canonsburg 6 to 8 p.m.
- Canton Township 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Carnegie 6 to 8 p.m.
- Castle Shannon 6 to 8 p.m.
- Cecil Township 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Center Township (Butler) 6 to 7 p.m.
- Charleroi 6 to 7 p.m. (Oct. 30)
- Cheswick 6 to 8 p.m.
- Churchill 6 to 8 p.m.
- Collier Township 6 to 8 p.m.
- Connellsville 4 to 6 p.m. (Oct. 27)
- Crafton 6 to 8 p.m.
- Cranberry Township 6 to 8 p.m.
- Crescent Township 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Dravosburg 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- East McKeesport 6 to 8 p.m.
- East Pittsburgh 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Economy 6 to 8 p.m.
- Elizabeth Borough 6 to 8 p.m.
- Evans City 6 to 8 p.m.
- Ford City 6 to 8 p.m. (Oct. 30)
- Forest Hills 6 to 8 p.m.
- Forward Township (Allegheny) 6 to 8 p.m.
- Fox Chapel 6 to 8 p.m.
- Franklin Park 6 to 8 p.m.
- McKeesport 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monessen 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Oct. 26)
- Monroeville 6 to 8 p.m.
- Moon Township 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Mt. Lebanon 6 to 8 p.m.
- Munhall 6 to 8 p.m.
- Murrysville 6 to 8 p.m.
- Pleasant Hills 6 to 8 p.m.
- Plum 6 to 8 p.m.
- Robinson Township (Allegheny) 6 to 8 p.m.
- Rostraver Township 3 to 6 p.m. (Oct. 26)
- Washington Township (Westmoreland County) 6 to 8 p.m.
- The Waterfront (Homestead/W. Homestead/Munhall) 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 29
- Wilkins Township 6 to 8 p.m.
- Wilkinsburg 5 to 8 p.m.

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Movie Deals Throughout the City

Are you looking for a great night out, but you do not want to spend tons of money?  Check out these great movie theater deals throughout the Pittsburgh area.  There is something for you to do everyday of the week!  You can find more great deals at Living Pittsburgh.

If you want to catch a flick on the big screen in Pittsburgh without breaking the bank, look no further. We’ve gathered some great movie deals throughout the city most days of the week, and conveniently put them in one place for you. So save a few bucks at the movies and enjoy even more wonderful things that Pittsburgh has to offer with the money you have left over!
*Note – most of these specials include an extra surcharge for 3D and Imax, and do not apply on holidays.

Monday Specials:
South Side Works Cinema – $6 admission and concession specials. SONY pictures films are not eligible for Bargain Monday pricing for the first 14 days of release.
Waterworks Cinema – $5 admission for Mighty Movie Mondays and a free popcorn, which you can refill for only $1 (3D movies $3 extra)

Tuesday Specials:
Cinemark Theaters- Discount Tuesdays offers $5.50 admission at the Robinson Township location, and $5 admission at the Galleria Pittsburgh Mills and Monaca locations.
Destinta Theaters in North Versailles and Bridgeville – Tuesday Bargain with $6.50 admission.
The Oaks Theater in Oakmont – $5 admission and discounted concessions.

Thursday:
Harris Theater – $5 admission to the 5:30 matinees.

Every Day
Cinemark Theaters – Early bird 1st matinee showings are $5.75 admission seven days a week at their Robinson location. The same showing at Cinemark Theaters in Monaca and Tarentum are $5.

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Columbus Day Parade

What are you doing this Saturday?  Check out the Columbus Day Parade in Bloomfield!  The parade starts at 11am and lasts approx. two hours.  Keep reading and check out Living Pittsburgh for more awesome weekend events.

Event: Columbus Day Parade
Location: Liberty Avenue from Baum Boulevard to the Bloomfield Bridge in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh PA
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time: Starts at 11 am (lasts approximately 2 hours)
Cost: Free
Description: Celebrate Columbus Day weekend with Bloomfield’s annual Columbus Day parade on Liberty Avenue. The parade begins at 11 am. Great FREE family activity. The parade, will follow Liberty Avenue from Baum Boulevard to the Bloomfield Bridge.

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Pirates are in the Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the playoffs for the first time in 21 years.  Tonight is a big night for the city and everyone will be watching, even the big rubber duck.  Check out these predictions for tonight's game along with five wild card questions about the Reds vs the Pirates.
The Reds and Pirates have been playing each other since 1882; Chester Arthur was the president then.
NL Wild Card: Reds at Pirates

 They have played each other five times in the postseason: 1970, '72, '75, '79 and '90; the '72 National League Championship Series was one of the best.

Now they will play one game: The winner advances and the loser goes home. It will be the first postseason game for the Pirates since 1992. PNC Park will be rocking. It can't get much better than this.

Here are five questions.


How ready is Johnny Cueto for this start?

Cueto was on the disabled list for 10 weeks with a pulled muscle in his side. It was so bad, by late August, Reds manager Dusty Baker said the best-case scenario was that Cueto would pitch out of the bullpen in the postseason. Instead, he made it back for two starts in September. He pitched 12 innings, while allowing eight hits and one earned run.

"I saw one of those starts," one scout said. "He looked good, not like a guy who had been hurt."

The Reds had planned on starting Mat Latos in this game, but an elbow injury kept him out. Cueto is the Reds' best pitcher when he is healthy, but is he strong enough having thrown just 12 innings since late June?

What should be expect from Pirates starter Francisco Liriano?

We're never quite sure, but he was far less erratic than in the last few years: 16-8, 3.02 ERA and a .224 batting average against made him Pittsburgh's best pitcher this year.



He got this assignment, in part because he is devastating against left-handed hitters: a .131 batting average, and only two extra-base hits (no homers), in 130 at-bats this season.

Three of the Reds' best hitters, Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Shin-Soo Choo, bat left-handed. Votto and Bruce do well against lefties, but Choo hit only .215 and slugged .265 (no homers) against lefties. Choo is the guy who makes things go at the top of the Reds' order.


What does momentum mean at this time of year?



The Pirates won five of their last six games -- they allowed a total of 11 runs in those games -- and swept the Reds in Cincinnati the final weekend of the season to secure home-field advantage for the wild-card game.

The Reds lost their final five games of the season, scoring a total of eight runs. One scout said the series last weekend in Cincinnati "looked like two teams going in opposite directions. But things can change fast in October." Just ask the Reds. Last year, they won the first two games of the division series against the Giants in San Francisco, then lost three straight at home to get eliminated.


What are the Reds' plans for Billy Hamilton?

His speed is a weapon that other teams don't have.
  Hamilton

He went 7-for-19 at the plate in September and stole 13 bases in 14 tries. Teams usually win in October because they have a strong bullpen and a strong bench; bringing Hamilton off the bench to pinch-run and steal a base could steal the Reds a victory.

Hamilton might not be ready to play center field every day, and he's still learning to switch-hit, but no other team in the playoffs will have anyone quite like him coming off the bench in the late innings.


What is the status of Pirates closer Jason Grilli?



All good. He missed six weeks with a forearm injury, but he returned Sept. 4 and has been impressive since.

Grilli

He saved three games during the final week of the regular season -- running his total to 33 for the season -- giving the Pirates 55 saves this year, most in the NL.

With Grilli, the Pirates' bullpen is loaded; Mark Melancon, who did a nice job filling in for Grilli, can return to his role as the eight-inning setup guy. Only the Braves had a better bullpen ERA than the Pirates (2.89) this year. And now it appears the Pirates' pen is at full capacity.

The pick: Pirates win.

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