The latest news from the city.
Pitt Jazz Week runs November 2 to 7, centering on the 56th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert on Saturday, November 7, at Bellefield Hall. The "Organ Summit" features Cliff Barnes, Greg Lewis, and Ben Paterson on the university's 10,000-pipe Moller organ, with a week of free concerts, panels, and workshops leading up to it.
A look at Lola's Eatery in Lower Lawrenceville, owned by Max and Zoë Blume and blending Filipino and Mexican influences. Covers the menu, the cocktail list, custom cakes and its morning and early afternoon hours.
The Weeping Glass is a macabre gift and curiosity shop in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood. It sells oddities, candles, and gifts, and hosts a monthly storytelling event. The post covers products, prices, hours, and staff reviews.
Costumed guides from Quo Vadis share folklore and ghost stories in Pitt's Nationality Rooms during Halloween week. The post covers the stories from the Turkish, Norwegian, Ukrainian, and Russian rooms and the practical details for booking.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium's Jack O' Lantern Extravaganza returns for fall 2026, running from October 23 to 30 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM with thousands of carved pumpkins, scavenger hunts and a night train, plus 21+ add-ons on Thursday nights.
Smokey Robinson performs at Citizens Live at The Wylie in the Hill District this Friday, October 23, at 8:00 p.m. The post covers his biggest hits with the Miracles and as a solo artist, plus the venue's history and practical ticket details.
A look at Istanbloom Mediterranean Restaurant in Bloomfield, an authentic Turkish grill cooking with an open-flame charcoal hearth and 100% Halal meats. Covers the kebab-heavy dinner menu, mezes, desserts, hours, parking and catering.
The Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival at Congregation Beth Shalom in Squirrel Hill runs through Sunday, October 25, with Nicholas Lemann headlining the closing night. Other authors include Joan Nathan, Anita Wyzanski Robboy, Dr. James Loeffler and Dr. Miriam Udel, plus a free mosaic exhibition.
The Bike Lab is a family-owned bike shop in Plum, with a second location in Kittanning. It offers bike sales, tune-ups, custom builds, suspension service and rentals. The shop also runs group rides and supports a high school racing team and a veterans bike program.
The Savannah Bananas bring Banana Ball to PNC Park on August 6 and 7, 2027, against the Indianapolis Clowns. Tickets are handled through a lottery list that closes October 31, 2026, with a random drawing before the event.
