Friday, January 13, 2017

Best Places to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


There are so many ways to feel the love in Pittsburgh this Valentine's Day. Whether you are looking for a romantic candle light dinner for two or want to participate in a crowded cupid outdoor sprint in your undies - Pittsburgh does Valentine's Day right!

Check out these featured 2017 Pittsburgh St. Valentine's Day Events.
 

Cupids and Canines
February 4, 2017
Cupids and Canines is taking place on February 4, 2017 at the PNC Club Level Gunner's and Keystone Corner. Cupids and Canines and is a one of a kind party that benefits both the Animal Rescue League, the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society and the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation.  This year's theme is Monte Carlo night and features a VCA Casino and a live sports book.  The event is sponsored by SOHO and The Spring Hill Suites Marriott on the North Side.  So get out there and show some love to the pet population of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. Learn more about Cupids and Canines.

The Melting Pot - Ten Days of Valentine's
February 10 - 19, 2017
Some say it's the most romantic and most ooey gooey place in Pittsburgh to celebrate Valentine's Day.  This year melt your Valentine's heart and some cheese at The Melting Pot restaurant at Station Square with Cupid's Four-Course Feast.  From February 10,11,12 & 16,17,18,19 and exclusively on February 13-15 the fondue eater will be offering up top shelf Fiesta, Quattro Formaggio or French Onion Gruyere Cheese along with Cold Water Lobster Tail,  Filet Mignon and much more. Make a reservation today!

Cupid’s Undie Run
February 11, 2017
Want to run a mile in nothing but your Valentine's day best undies?  Well here is your chance to join like-minded scantily dressed cupids as you run and party on the North Shore of Pittsburgh to benefit The Children’s Tumor Foundation.  The party is at McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon on the north Shore and the running takes place at 2:00 pm.  Learn more about the 2017 Pittsburgh Cupid’s Undie Run.
 
Breakfast In Bed: All You Need Is Love
February 12, 2017
The Mattress Factory is one of the most unique museums in Pittsburgh, if not the entire country and will again be hosting its 21 and over Breakfast In Bed: All You Need Is Love at their museum to celebrate Valentine's Day. The brunch menu includes Salud Juicery mimosas, Bloody Marys with Ustianochka vodka, brews from War Streets Brewery, a continental breakfast from the MF Café, and FREE museum admission. Don't leave without meeting adoptable pets from Animal Friends, creating a medallion for your valentine, or exploring the museum! Learn more about The Mattress Factory Valentine's Day event.

Other notable Pittsburgh area Valentine’s Days events include:

Lucky in Love Wine & Whiskey Fest"alcular"
February 12, 2017
Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh
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Valentine's Day Champagne Dinner at Lautrec
February 14, 2017
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
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Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty
February 10-12, 2017
Pittsburgh Symphony
Heinz Hall
Learn More 

Animal Instincts – Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 10-11, 2017
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
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Full Moon Hike - Owl Prowl
February 10, 2017 
Frick Park
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Happy Valentine's Day Pittsburgh - We Love You!

For more Pittsburgh events visit pittsburgh.net.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

The Pittsburgh Skyline: The Gulf Tower and the KDKA Weather Beacon


Have you ever wondered what those colorful lights on top of the Gulf Tower in downtown Pittsburgh mean? Well then here is the not-so-secret cipher to the great Gulf Tower KDKA Weather Beacon light pattern.

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