March Madness Arrives in Pittsburgh at the Consol Energy Center

The greatest tournament on the planet - March Madness - has come to Pittsburgh.  The 2015 NCAA Division 1 Men's second and third round games will be hosted by Duquesne University and played at the Consol Energy Center.

Second Round - Thursday, March 19 & Third Round - Saturday, March 21

 Pittsburgh welcomes the players and fans from:

Villanova University
Lafayette College
North Carolina State University
Louisiana State University
University of Notre Dame
Northeastern University
Butler University
University of Texas

If you are headed downtown or coming into Pittsburgh and looking for March Madness Pittsburgh events,  local hotels and restaurants or just things to do in Pittsburgh while downtown visit pittsburgh.net. 

CONSOL ENERGY CENTER - PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

Second Round
Thursday, March 19

Villanova (32-2) vs. Lafayette (20-12), 6:50 p.m.

N.C. State (20-13) vs. LSU (22-10), 9:20 p.m.

Notre Dame (29-5) vs. Northeastern (23-11), 12:15 p.m.

Butler (22-10) vs. Texas (20-13), 2:45 p.m.

Third Round
Saturday, March 21

Notre Dame-Northeastern winner vs. Butler-Texas winner

Villanova-Lafayette winner vs. N.C. State-LSU winner

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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