Behind the Scenes at Heinz Field

Everybody has seen Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. You can not miss the bright yellow seats when you are driving over the Fort Pitt Bridge.  However, have you really ever "seen" Heinz Field?  Check out these great behind the scenes tours that are offered at the stadium.  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.

Tours of Heinz Field provide guests with a behind-the-scenes look into the Great Hall, Clubs, Luxury Suites, Press Box, Field, South Plaza, and much more! Get up close and personal with this famous Pittsburgh landmark, and it’s affordable too! The tour is about 90 minutes long.
 
Walk-Up Tours
For Heinz Field walk-up tours you do not need to make a reservation in advance. The walk-up tour is designed for groups of less than 10 people.
 
September and October – Mondays and Fridays – 10 am only
Blocked off tour dates include August 29-30 due to the Rib Festival and September 2^nd due to Labor Day.
Tour prices are the same for walk-up and group tours. We do not have any group rates or discounted rates.
 
Adults = $7.00
 
Students/Children (ages 18 and under) = $5.00
 
Senior Citizens (ages 55 and up) = $5.00
** School groups only will receive one free adult chaperone for every 10 students you bring.
 
** Please note: If your bus driver(s) or school nurse(s) plan on taking the tour, you must include them in your total count.
For additional information, please visit the Steelers website.

The Best Burgers in the City

Are you a burger fan? There are burger deals every day in the city.  This list will make sure to satisfy your burger craving any day of the week. Keep reading to find out the deals of the day.  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.






Mondays

$1.00 burgers at Pleasant Bar in Pleasant Hills from 4-11:30pm. Go at the right time and get great drinks specials, too!

Michael’s Pizza Bar & Restaurant in the South Side offers $1 burgers on Mondays from 4-11pm. Toppings are .25 cents extra.

Tuesdays

Rock Room, a local favorite in the Polish Hill area of town, offers $2 burgers and .75 cent fries on Tuesdays from 8-10pm. During the last hour, you can also get $1 PBRs.

$1.00 1/2 lb Angus burgers at Bar Louie & Red Star Tavern from 5pm – close. (Toppings are .25 – .50 cents extra.) If you’re there from 5-7pm you can also take advantage of happy hour priced specials, including 1/2 off appetizers, all drafts are $3.00 (including crafts), $4.00 for all glasses of wine and $5.00 martinis.

$1.00 half pound burgers at Loose Moose all day in Baldwin. Hit their happy hour from 4-6 and you’ll also get any drink for 2 bucks!

Wednesdays

Coppertops in the South Side has a great burger special on Wednesdays from 4-10pm. All 20 of the 1/2 lb burgers on their Burger Board are $3 and served with fries and a pickle. All 24 draft beers are also $3 during the burger special.

Mulligan’s in West Mifflin has $1.50 burger night from 4pm to midnight. Cheese is and bacon are extra, but basic toppings are free. They also have $2.00 Miller Light drafts.

Thursdays

$1.00 burgers at Pleasant Bar in Pleasant Hills from 4-11:30pm. Go at the right time and get great drinks specials, too!

Monday – Friday

1/2 lb cheeseburger at McCormick & Schmick’s. This one is loaded with toppings and also comes with fries in a basket for only $3.95! The special is available in the bar during happy hour and requires a minimum $3.25 drink purchase per person. They also have a list of other great food items for $2.95-$5.95 and a few select drinks on special. If you go on a Monday to the South Side location, you can also catch a $6.00 flick at the SSW Cinema after your finished with dinner.

Don’t worry about driving or parking – take the bus. It’s easy! Use Port Authority’s Trip Planner to get a quick, customized route. Getting to these great wing nights couldn’t be easier!

If you know of any places in Pittsburgh that offer a special on great burgers, please let us know! (Full sized burgers for $2.00 and under, or offered with fries/side for $4 or less.)

New Way to Make Pasta

Have you always wanted to make homemade pasta dough, but you do not have the time to do it?  You can make this homemade dough in a food processor in two minutes with this great recipe.  Check out the Kitchn for more great recipes.

How to Make Pasta in the Food Processor

Makes about 1 pound pasta dough; enough pasta for 4-6 servings

What You Need

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
Equipment
Measuring cups and spoons
Food processor

Instructions

1. Combine the flour and salt. Combine the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse a few times to combine.
2. Add the eggs. Crack the eggs on top of the flour.
3. Process for 30-60 seconds. Put the lid on the food processor and process for 30-60 seconds until the dough comes together into a rough ball.
4. If dry, add water. If the dough doesn't come together after a minute and looks like small pebbles or cous cous, add a teaspoon of water and process again. Repeat until the dough comes together.
5. If sticky, add flour.  If the dough is sticky and smears against the sides of the bowl, add a tablespoon of flour and process again. Repeat until the dough comes together.
6. Knead the dough into a smooth ball. Remove the dough from the food processor. Knead against the counter a few times until it comes together into a smooth ball.
7. Rest the dough for 30 minutes. Dust the dough with a little flour and place it in a small mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

International Village

Make sure to check out this great event this week in McKeesport, PA.  The International Village will be in Renzie Park at the Stephen Barry Field. It starts today and goes until Thursday.  You can experience food from 22 different countries, along with workshops and dance parties.  Keep reading to learn more.

International Village

Event: International Village
Location: Renzie Park – Stephen Barry Field – Eden Park Blvd, McKeesport, PA
Date: Tuesday, August 13 through Thursday, August 15, 2013
Time: 3pm-10pm
Cost: $2 + cost of food purchased
Description: The 54th Annual International Village features foods from 22 different countries, along with music and entertainment to enjoy along with the plethora of ethnic eats! New this year – enjoy ethnic workshops under the blue top pavillion from 3-6pm each day, and ethnic dance parties under the blue top pavillion from 6-10pm each night! For more information on the event, visit the International Village website.

Knit The Bridge

 

Knit the Bridge is a community-made public art installation on the Warhol/7th street bridge.  It goes up on the weekend of August 10th and 11th and comes down September 7th and 8th. The bridge will be closed on both of those weekends for the installation and removal. There will be a community celebration on August 25th from 3-7pm on the bridge.  The bridge will also be closed for the party and the celebration is open to the public.
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> Knit the Bridge Hotline: 412 208 4324

The 7th Street Bridge will be getting a new look in a few weeks, but it is not a new paint job.  Knit the Bridge is a unique art installation scheduled to start August 10th.  Keep reading to learn more.  You can find out more information about this project by clicking the picture to the left.

Summer Living Guide for Pittsburgh

Make sure to check out the Summer Living Guide from Living Pittsburgh.  This blog below has some great summer events that are happening throughout the city.  There is something almost everyday, and there are things for all ages. Keep reading to learn more.

Summer is here and you won’t believe how many things there are to do, see, and enjoy around Pittsburgh and Allegheny County….without needing to spend a dime! To make things easy for you, we’ve put together this handy-dandy “Free Summer Fun Guide” filled with some of Living Pittsburgh.com’s FREE fun picks for this summer in the ‘Burgh. And keep in mind, this is just the free stuff! There’s plenty more low cost events and activities to do this summer, so be sure to check out our Events Listing for even more summer fun on a budget.

Keep checking back though (this guide included), because we add new free & affordable events, deals & bargains EVERY DAY during the week. If you’re new to Living Pittsburgh, here are some suggestions so you get the most out of the site and don’t miss a thing! The best way to keep current is to sign up for our daily emails (enter your email address to the right of this page, right below our Events Listing box), like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our weekly LP Newsletter.

Now, on with the summer fun!
Live Music

Deutschtown Music Festival - 40+ bands will rock Pittsburgh’s Northside at this FREE all day event!

Southside Works Summer Concerts – Enjoy free live music outside at South Side Works’ Town square this summer, going on now through September.

Mellon Square Summer Concert Series - Free noon concerts at Mellon Square to enjoy during your lunch hour downtown this summer. More info coming soon!

JazzLive at Katz Plaza – This fun free jazz concert series take place outside on Katz Plaza downtown throughout the summer months.

Reservoir of Jazz Series – Enjoy live jazz music in Highland Park this August. More info coming soon!

WYEP Summer Music Festival - Free summer music concert at Schenley Plaza, complete with kids activities and an indie craft marketplace.

Lunchtime Music Series at Schenley Plaza - Free lunchtime entertainment can be found multiple times per week at Schenley Plaza.

Bach, Beethoven and Brunch – You can pack your brunch and enjoy free classical concerts every Sunday morning at Mellon Park. More info coming soon!

Allegheny County Summer Concerts - Take advantage of free live music at Hartwood Acres and South Park all summer long.

Stars at Riverview – You can enjoy free live jazz concerts in Riverview Park throughout the warm summer months.

WYEP Final Fridays – Even more FREE live music this summer at Schenley Plaza! More info coming soon!

Monroeville Summer Concert Series – This find includes free live music, followed by a free movies in Monroeville Community Park.

Summer Jams on Walnut – These free annual block parties include loads of local live bands!
The Arts



Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District – The Gallery Crawl is a quarterly free showcase of art and entertainment.

Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn – The First Friday of each month, various galleries in the Penn Avenue Arts District showcase a variety of artwork and performances to view for free.

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival - This premiere Pittsburgh event features free activities for the whole family, live music, art exhibits and so much more.

Taming of the Shrew presented by Poor Yorick’s Players – Bring a blanket, chair, or even a picnic to see Poor Yorick’s Players return in 2013 with their seventh season: All is fair in love and war!

Squonk Opera’s Go Roadshow - An amazing and spectacular performance unlike any other! Think circus meets performance art meets holiday parade – all for FREE! More info coming soon!
Dancing

Summer Soul Line Dance Classes - Experience not required for these free fun outdoor dance lessons.

Free Dance Lessons at Saddle Ridge - You’ll find complimentary line dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Salsa Around the City - Salsa Pittsburgh offers Salsa dancing lessons all around Pittsburgh, many of which are absolutely free.
Movies

Cinema in the Parks – TONS of free outdoor movies in Pittsburgh’s local parks this summer.

Summer Movie Clubhouse – Not free, but for as little as 50 cents per movie, it’s pretty darn close!

Movies by Moonlight - Free flicks at the Tall Trees Amphitheater in Monroeville

Denis Theatre’s Last Saturday Cinema - Last Saturday Cinema is a FREE outdoor film series. Come experience great movies while surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants – just a few steps from the historic Denis Theatre.
Festivals



Pittsburgh Neighborhood Community Festivals - Various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh hold FREE festivals throughout the 2011 Summer and Fall season.

African Arts in the Park – Free cultural event at Point State Park this August. More info coming soon!

Lawrenceville Garden Tour - Find out how gardens grow on this FREE annual garden tour in Lawrenceville!

Three Rivers Regatta - This is the largest inland regatta event in the United States, and ALL activites and performances are free to attend.

Wings Over Pittsburgh – Celebrate patriotism, and enjoy this spectacular September show for free, oh- and parking is free too. More info coming soon!

A Fair in the Park - A Fair in the Park is an annual contemporary craft festival held in early September, presented by The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh. The fair features high quality art and craft displays and demonstrations ,a concert weekend, a children’s activity and project area and a variety of Pittsburgh’s fabulous foods. More info coming soon!

South Side Works Exposed – This annual event has free live music, food vendors & lots of family fun activities.

Red, Ripe & Roasted: Tomato & Garlic Festival - Enjoy free admission to this yummy summer food festival AND Phipps Conservatory with your fresh produce donation this August. More info coming soon!

WYEP Summer Music Festival - Free summer music concert at Schenley Plaza, complete with kids activities and an indie craft marketplace.

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – check out the largest road race in the United States this summer… for free!
Family & Kids

Pittsburgh Spray Parks - Cool down this summer with these free city spray parks - no swimming required!

Roving Art Cart - Kiddos take can take advantage of free arts & crafts… in various locations around the ‘Burgh.

Blue Slide Park - Be sure to check out this great freebie for kids, as well as some of our other great free finds!

Reading Room at Market Square - Books aren’t free, but browsing is… and books are just $1-$2.

KidsPlay at Market Square - Free stories, crafts, treats, and special guests for kiddos at Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Mini Golf at Schenley Park - Play a round of mini-golf at Schenley Park’s ice skating rink, for a very affordable price!

Learn-to-Swim Camp - Free swimming lessons at select City of Pittsburgh pools this summer.

Swim Lessons at Allegheny County Pools - FREE swimming lessons for kids ages 5 and older. No pre-registration required!

Allegheny Observatory – Take a FREE tour of the Allegheny Observatory this summer and learn about celestial objects & more.
Sports & Fitness

Pirate $10 discount - Use your GE advantage card for $10 Pirates Sunday home games this summer.





Fish for Free - No fishing license required to enjoy fishing on these two specially designated days of the year.

Free Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Demos - Enjoy this free demo opportunity for a brief paddle on the Irwin Run Pond (Lagoon) of North Park Lake.

Yoga in the Park- Free Yoga for the fitness enthusiast, starting in June.

Tai Chi in the Park - Reduce stress and gain focus before the work week starts with FREE Tai Chi at Schenley Plaza

Summer Living Guide for Pittsburgh

Make sure to check out the Summer Living Guide from Living Pittsburgh.  This blog below has some great summer events that are happening throughout the city.  There is something almost everyday, and there are things for all ages. Keep reading to learn more.

Summer is here and you won’t believe how many things there are to do, see, and enjoy around Pittsburgh and Allegheny County….without needing to spend a dime! To make things easy for you, we’ve put together this handy-dandy “Free Summer Fun Guide” filled with some of Living Pittsburgh.com’s FREE fun picks for this summer in the ‘Burgh. And keep in mind, this is just the free stuff! There’s plenty more low cost events and activities to do this summer, so be sure to check out our Events Listing for even more summer fun on a budget.

Keep checking back though (this guide included), because we add new free & affordable events, deals & bargains EVERY DAY during the week. If you’re new to Living Pittsburgh, here are some suggestions so you get the most out of the site and don’t miss a thing! The best way to keep current is to sign up for our daily emails (enter your email address to the right of this page, right below our Events Listing box), like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our weekly LP Newsletter.

Now, on with the summer fun!
Live Music

Deutschtown Music Festival - 40+ bands will rock Pittsburgh’s Northside at this FREE all day event!

Southside Works Summer Concerts – Enjoy free live music outside at South Side Works’ Town square this summer, going on now through September.

Mellon Square Summer Concert Series - Free noon concerts at Mellon Square to enjoy during your lunch hour downtown this summer. More info coming soon!

JazzLive at Katz Plaza – This fun free jazz concert series take place outside on Katz Plaza downtown throughout the summer months.

Reservoir of Jazz Series – Enjoy live jazz music in Highland Park this August. More info coming soon!

WYEP Summer Music Festival - Free summer music concert at Schenley Plaza, complete with kids activities and an indie craft marketplace.

Lunchtime Music Series at Schenley Plaza - Free lunchtime entertainment can be found multiple times per week at Schenley Plaza.

Bach, Beethoven and Brunch – You can pack your brunch and enjoy free classical concerts every Sunday morning at Mellon Park. More info coming soon!

Allegheny County Summer Concerts - Take advantage of free live music at Hartwood Acres and South Park all summer long.

Stars at Riverview – You can enjoy free live jazz concerts in Riverview Park throughout the warm summer months.

WYEP Final Fridays – Even more FREE live music this summer at Schenley Plaza! More info coming soon!

Monroeville Summer Concert Series – This find includes free live music, followed by a free movies in Monroeville Community Park.

Summer Jams on Walnut – These free annual block parties include loads of local live bands!
The Arts



Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District – The Gallery Crawl is a quarterly free showcase of art and entertainment.

Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn – The First Friday of each month, various galleries in the Penn Avenue Arts District showcase a variety of artwork and performances to view for free.

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival - This premiere Pittsburgh event features free activities for the whole family, live music, art exhibits and so much more.

Taming of the Shrew presented by Poor Yorick’s Players – Bring a blanket, chair, or even a picnic to see Poor Yorick’s Players return in 2013 with their seventh season: All is fair in love and war!

Squonk Opera’s Go Roadshow - An amazing and spectacular performance unlike any other! Think circus meets performance art meets holiday parade – all for FREE! More info coming soon!
Dancing

Summer Soul Line Dance Classes - Experience not required for these free fun outdoor dance lessons.

Free Dance Lessons at Saddle Ridge - You’ll find complimentary line dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Salsa Around the City - Salsa Pittsburgh offers Salsa dancing lessons all around Pittsburgh, many of which are absolutely free.
Movies

Cinema in the Parks – TONS of free outdoor movies in Pittsburgh’s local parks this summer.

Summer Movie Clubhouse – Not free, but for as little as 50 cents per movie, it’s pretty darn close!

Movies by Moonlight - Free flicks at the Tall Trees Amphitheater in Monroeville

Denis Theatre’s Last Saturday Cinema - Last Saturday Cinema is a FREE outdoor film series. Come experience great movies while surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants – just a few steps from the historic Denis Theatre.
Festivals



Pittsburgh Neighborhood Community Festivals - Various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh hold FREE festivals throughout the 2011 Summer and Fall season.

African Arts in the Park – Free cultural event at Point State Park this August. More info coming soon!

Lawrenceville Garden Tour - Find out how gardens grow on this FREE annual garden tour in Lawrenceville!

Three Rivers Regatta - This is the largest inland regatta event in the United States, and ALL activites and performances are free to attend.

Wings Over Pittsburgh – Celebrate patriotism, and enjoy this spectacular September show for free, oh- and parking is free too. More info coming soon!

A Fair in the Park - A Fair in the Park is an annual contemporary craft festival held in early September, presented by The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh. The fair features high quality art and craft displays and demonstrations ,a concert weekend, a children’s activity and project area and a variety of Pittsburgh’s fabulous foods. More info coming soon!

South Side Works Exposed – This annual event has free live music, food vendors & lots of family fun activities.

Red, Ripe & Roasted: Tomato & Garlic Festival - Enjoy free admission to this yummy summer food festival AND Phipps Conservatory with your fresh produce donation this August. More info coming soon!

WYEP Summer Music Festival - Free summer music concert at Schenley Plaza, complete with kids activities and an indie craft marketplace.

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – check out the largest road race in the United States this summer… for free!
Family & Kids

Pittsburgh Spray Parks - Cool down this summer with these free city spray parks - no swimming required!

Roving Art Cart - Kiddos take can take advantage of free arts & crafts… in various locations around the ‘Burgh.

Blue Slide Park - Be sure to check out this great freebie for kids, as well as some of our other great free finds!

Reading Room at Market Square - Books aren’t free, but browsing is… and books are just $1-$2.

KidsPlay at Market Square - Free stories, crafts, treats, and special guests for kiddos at Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Mini Golf at Schenley Park - Play a round of mini-golf at Schenley Park’s ice skating rink, for a very affordable price!

Learn-to-Swim Camp - Free swimming lessons at select City of Pittsburgh pools this summer.

Swim Lessons at Allegheny County Pools - FREE swimming lessons for kids ages 5 and older. No pre-registration required!

Allegheny Observatory – Take a FREE tour of the Allegheny Observatory this summer and learn about celestial objects & more.
Sports & Fitness

Pirate $10 discount - Use your GE advantage card for $10 Pirates Sunday home games this summer.





Fish for Free - No fishing license required to enjoy fishing on these two specially designated days of the year.

Free Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Demos - Enjoy this free demo opportunity for a brief paddle on the Irwin Run Pond (Lagoon) of North Park Lake.

Yoga in the Park- Free Yoga for the fitness enthusiast, starting in June.

Tai Chi in the Park - Reduce stress and gain focus before the work week starts with FREE Tai Chi at Schenley Plaza