Happy New Year!

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday!

Polar Express in Imax

Do you have children that you want to take out this Christmas?  Nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, or your own children will love The Polar Express in IMAX this winter!  Keep reading and check out the details below.

The Polar Express: An IMAX Experience

Event: The Polar Express: An IMAX Experience  
Location: Carnegie Science Center’s Rangos Omnimax Theater, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212  
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 until January 1, 2014  
Time: 3:15 p.m.  
Cost: Adults $10, Children $8  
Description: Check out one of the greatest holiday books turned into a movie! This movie will not only make your child believe, it might make you believe in the magic of Christmas as well! Brought to you in the IMAX Theater, you’ll be transported into a new world. There are many other dates available to bring your child in to see this wonderful movie, so check it out on Carnegie Science Center’s website!

Let's Go Bucs!

It is never too early to start celebrating the Pirates.  Pirate Fest will be this Saturday and Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.  You can learn more in the blog below or at Living Pittsburgh.



PirateFest 2013– Indoor Baseball Carnival

Event: PirateFest 2013– Indoor Baseball Carnival
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2013 AND Sunday, December 15, 2013
Time: Saturday 12 p.m.- 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Cost: Adults $12, Children under 14 $6
Description: Calling all Pirates baseball fans! This weekend current and former Pirates baseball players and coaches are having free autograph sessions and a Q&A session. For everyone who attends the event, you will be given a 2014 Pirates wall calendar, 2014 pocket schedule, and a PirateFest program! All fans can even participate with the players in versions of popular TV shows like “Let’s Make A Deal.” There will also be a pierogie eating contest, charity raffles, activities for children, and authentic game merchandise for sale.

There will be much more going on at this event so don’t miss out! Purchase your ticket now or find out more information at
the official Pittsburgh Pirates website.

Free Events in the City

Now that Thanksgiving is over, check out these great events that are happening around the city.  Most of these events are free or at discounted prices. They are great ways to bring your families together for the holidays!  Keep reading and check out Living Pittsburgh for more deals.



Thursday, December 5

2013 Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Tour – FREE

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

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, December 6

2013 Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Tour – FREE

Free Holiday Events in Sewickley - FREE

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, December 7

2013 Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Tour – FREE

Handmade Arcade for the Holidays – FREE admission

Soergel Winter Celebration & Snowflake Festival – FREE admission

Free Holiday Events in Sewickley - FREE

Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12

Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE

Sunday, December 8

2013 Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Tour – FREE

Nationality Rooms Holiday Open House – FREE

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, December 9

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