Wednesday, February 25, 2015

2015 St. Patrick's Day Pittsburgh Events - Celebrate and Go Green with Kegs, Eggs, Wild Geese, Beards and a Parade!

St. Patrick's Day is a big deal in Pittsburgh.  Just in case you didn't already know, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is home to the second largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the country and features more than 20,000 participants, including marching units, bands, floats and cheering Yinzers.  Have a look below at the expanding list of St. Patrick's Day celebratory Pittsburgh events planned around the city and surrounding areas.  We've also included a growing roster of Pittsburgh Irish pubs and restaurants where libations and music may be had.  Check back often for new Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day events!

This is the one day Pittsburgh puts the black and gold down and GOES GREEN!

FEATURED EVENTS


3/7
St. Practice Day Pierogi Contest & Pub Tour 
South Side Pittsburgh
Benifits the South Side Bar and Restaurant Association and Proceeds to help fund safety, cleanup, and transportation in the South Side.
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3/10
Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary World Tour
Benedum Center Pittsburgh
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3/14
St. Patrick's Parade
Downtown Pittsburgh
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3/14
St. Patrick's Day Kegs and Eggs
Carson City Saloon
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3/14
102.5 WDVE and Jameson Irish Whiskey present
Bastard Bearded Irishmen's St. Patrick's Parade Day Party!

Rex Theater
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3/14
The Wild Geese
Claddagh Irish Pub
The Wild Geese is a six-piece flock of riveting Celtic music. This Pittsburgh-based group takes the old-school Irish pub feel and morphs it into an electrifying feel-good kitchen party.
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3/14
Irish Fair in the Square
Market Square
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Market Square at the ONLY St. Patrick's Day street party in Pittsburgh.
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3/13
Pittsburgh St Paddy's PubCrawl
Mullen's Bar & Grill
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3/14

St. Patrick's Day Kegs and Eggs
The Saloon, Mt. Lebanon
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3/14
St. Patrick's Day Kegs and Eggs
Rum Runners, North Hills
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3/14-15
Ploughshare Poets in Concert
Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts
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3/14
St. Patrick's Day Kegs and Eggs Pittsburgh Event
Buckhead Saloon
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3/14
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Party
Pittsburgh Association of the Deaf
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3/14
St. Patricks Day 2015 "Tribute to The Ramones" featuring Pittsburgh's Ramones Tribute Band Gabba Gabba Hey, Post Traumatik and Mighty Kasey
Wolfies Bar - Indiana, PA
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3/14
Erie Runners Club St. Patrick's Day - Distance Festival
Rotary Pavillion, Presque Isle State Park- Erie, PA
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3/14
BZ's Bar & Grill 2015 Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Federal St - Pittsburgh
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3/17
The Ireland Funds Pittsburgh Gala
Heinz Field East Club Lounge
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3/17
DJ Digital Dave St. Patrick's Day 2015 Featuring 7 DJs For Good Luck
Twelve On Carson
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IRISH PUBS AND RESTAURANTS

Piper's Pub
visit

Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle  
visit 

Claddagh Irish Pub
visit 

McFaddens
visit 

Tilted Kilt
visit 

Monterey Pub
visit

Monday, February 16, 2015

February 2015 Pittsburgh Events include 10 Rounds at the Consol, Baroque Trio, Throwing Copper and More

So now that Valentine's day is over check these great Pittsburgh events for the second half of February. Take in 10 rounds of boxing at the Consol Arena, listen to Chatham Baroque Trio or throw some copper at the Altar Bar.  For a full list of events visit Pittsburgh.net. Or let us do the work for you - sign up for our event blast and we will send Pittsburgh events to your inbox monthly.

Keep Busy Pittsburgh!


Bricolage Urban Scrawl (B.U.S.)
2/28-2/29
The New Hazlett Theater
Featuring over 30 brave local artists.
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A Walking Tour at the University of Pittsburgh
2/27
Office of Public Art
See Felix de la Concha's 365 Views of the Cathedral of Learning, among other works.
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Three's Company
2/27-3/1
Annual trio concert, showcasing the synergy and intimacy of Pittsburgh's resident Baroque trio.
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Patrick's February Beer Tasting
2/24
Patrick's Pub
Our tastings are informal and relaxed. You won't earn a master's degree in beerology.
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New York Funk Exchange Live
2/20
New York Funk Exchange is performing live at the Thunderbird Cafe
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Healing and Rejuvenation Retreat
2/21
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Rejuvenate your mind and body by attending an inspirational and invigorating one-day wellness retreat at the Holistic Healing Center.
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Ed Kowalczyk's "Throwing Copper Unplugged" Tour
2/22
Altar Bar
In celebration of Throwing Copper's 20th Anniversary, Ed Kowalczyk (of Live) will be performing this classic album is its entirety.
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Pride of Pittsburgh III Boxing
2/20
High-energy hometown favorite and unbeaten welterweight Sammy Vasquez Jr. (17-0, 13 KOs) vs. Emmanuel Lartey (17-2, 8 KOs, 1 NC), in the 10-round main event from CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Valentines Day 2015 Pittsburgh Events include Dinner, Jackie Evancho, Chocolate, Skating and Animal Sounds!

Valentine's day is right around the corner! Don't get caught in the dog house this year...  find something to do in Pittsburgh on Saturday February 14th! Check out some of these Pittsburgh Valentines Day events.  Don't forget to sign up for our monthly digital Pittsburgh Events newsletter!

Show some love Pittsburgh!

Chocolate Love Stout
Pipers Pub
For Valentines Day try Yards Chocolate Love Stout, Bells Two Hearted Ale and Apis Pomegranate Rose Meade. And don't forge the Scotch Eggs!
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Jackie Evancho
Heinz Hall
2/13 Jackie Evancho with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
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Let's Fall in Love A Valentine's Day Cabaret
Olive or Twist
Join members of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh for a fundraiser evening of love and song on the most romantic night of the year: Valentine’s Day!  We return to the second-floor lounge of Olive or Twist to celebrate the thrills of falling in love.
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The Health Benefits of Chocolate
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
We have all heard in the media that dark chocolate has various health benefits. It can even aid in weight-loss and boosts our moods and emotions by giving us the feeling of love; but our favorite reason for eating dark chocolate is that it's delicious! Enjoying food is part of living a happy and healthy life. Join Janet McKee, local board certified Holistic Health Counselor, as Janet shares with you some of her favorite decadent yet healthy chocolate desserts.
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Valentine's Dinner at Michael's
3052 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh 15227
Michael’s will be offering a complete “Dinner for Two” with a choice between Three appetizers and six entrees, all of which includes soup or salad, Potato, vegetable, desert, & a non-alcoholic beverage.
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Adults-Only Late Night Skate
The Iceoplex at Southpointe
The Iceoplex at Southpointe & The BLVD Pub & Kitchen will host an adults only skate on February 14th from 11pm-12am for anyone 21 & over.
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Fifth Annual Valentines Day 5K, 10K and 15K Race
North Park
Benefits the RSG1 Foundation's Malignant Brain Tumor and Cancer Campaign. Additional Date Information 7:30 open, 9:00am(5k), 9:45am(10/15k)
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Valentine's Day Superfood Brunch
Schwartz Living Market

Valentine's Day Superfood Brunch / (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, GMO-Free)
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: “Beauty and the Beast”
Benedum Center
Valentine’s Day curtain at 8 p.m.
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Valentines on Ice
Schenley Park Skating Rink
UPMC Health Plan is sponsoring this Valentine’s Day 2015 adults-only ice skating event. The Schenley Park ice rink will host a romantic evening for couples from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Romance will fill the air at the Schenley Park Skating Rink at “Valentines on Ice.” The tickets are two for one ($4 per couple), and assorted chocolates will be given to the first 300 couples.
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Create Your Own Valentine
Trust Arts Education Center
In this multi-media art workshop we will try printmaking, painting, collage and more to create a beautiful collection of valentines. Just bring a paint shirt or smock and your smile. Class is for children ages 7-14.
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Animal Instincts – Valentine’s Day Dinner
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Dinner, cocktails, and an adults-only presentation by Henry Kacprzyk, who will reveal the intimate secrets of exotic animal mating.
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Brew Gentlemen’s Formal Valentine’s Day Party
A black-tie formal with a DJ.  Beer specials and appetizers abound and to top it off a chocolate fountain
all you can eat / drink tickets $45
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