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EVENTS 9.14 – 8pm TQ LIVE! The Warhol theater TQ Live! presents a queer evening of dazzling performance, dance, poetry, comedy, resplendent fantasies, music, and more. Tickets $12/$8 members and students

9.20 – 7pm SOUND SERIES: ROB MAZUREK’S FARNSWORTH SCORES Carnegie Museum of Art theater (Oakland) Co-presented by The Heinz Architectural Center at Carnegie Museum of Art Tickets $15/$12 members and students

9.22 – 9am SENSORY-FRIENDLY EVENT FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS: IMMIGRATION This inclusive 90-minute workshop for teens and young adults (ages 13-21) focuses on the theme of immigration in Warhol’s life and work. Free; registration is required

12.8 – 8pm Carnegie Lecture Hall (Oakland) Tickets $30/$25 members and students; $125 VIP

Co-presented with Carnegie Museum of Art Please note this performance contains adult subject matter and strong language. VIP tickets include general admission seating and post-show meet and greet. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

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9.22 – 8pm HENRY ROLLINS “SLIDE SHOW” Carnegie Lecture Hall (Oakland) Tickets $25/$20 students, $150 VIP

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The Andy Warhol Museum receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency and The Heinz Endowments. Further support is provided by the Allegheny Regional Asset District.

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THERE (ISN’T) A SEASON BY HANNAH LYNN // HLYNN@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

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HEN MOST Americans think of fall, they picture a season of crisp air, a warm cup of cider, colorful foliage, pumpkin patches, and scarecrows for some reason. It’s a season to wear hats and scarves and jackets, but more as fun accessories as opposed to the dead of winter when outerwear is worn like armor. That’s the way fall lives in our collective memory. In reality, the summer heat now lasts well into leavescrunching season. Technically, fall always starts around the third week of September. Emotionally, it begins after Labor Day, when the summer weekend trips end, kids go back to school, and pools close for the season. But as the effects of climate change bear down like a heel on the earth’s neck, the heat of summer stretches farther into the year. According to data collected by Climate Central, the last 80-degree day of the year is getting later and later, nationally and locally. In the 1970s and ’80s, the last 80-degree day of the year in Pittsburgh fell somewhere between mid-September and early-October. In the past few years, it mostly fell around mid- or late-October.

The gap between our perception and the reality of fall is only growing, creating a dissonance between the onslaught of fall goods and activities and the climate in which we’re enjoying them. Apple picking sounds nice, but so does not sweating. Gosh, lighting scented candles sure would be cozy, but there’s no air conditioning and even the plants are sweating. Pumpkin spice lattes are back, baby! Too bad it’s the hottest day of the year, again. “Picking fruit, admiring foliage, and the like depend not just on human labor and technologies, but also on the work of pollinators, plant physiology, and a complex web of ecological relationships,” says Noah Theriault, assistant professor of anthropology at Carnegie Mellon University. “All earthly lifeforms and processes are affected by the climate, so we will no doubt feel the effects of global warming in the timing and quality of the outdoor activities we love.” Two weeks into the new school year, Pittsburgh Public Schools dismissed students early twice due to excessive heat, as many of its buildings have no or only partial air-conditioning. (Schools in Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, and Michigan also closed due to heat). There’s a speciﬁc ecstasy

that comes with weather-related school closures, but usually the cause is snow. When the closure is due to excess heat, the feeling is more pre-apocalyptic. “Hotter weather doesn’t just strain our schools, hospitals, and other institutions, it directly affects people’s health and wellbeing, including in their homes,” says Theriault, citing the summer’s many heatrelated deaths in the U.S and Canada. “It’s also important to keep in mind that these effects are not equally distributed. Low-income workers, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and racially marginalized communities bear the greatest burden.” It’s a bummer that how we enjoy fall is changing with global warming, but it’s all adaptable. Eventually, the temperatures will cool enough to enjoy sweater weather and hot cinnamon liquids, even if it is later than last year. According to the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, only 58 percent of Americans believe global warming to be caused by humans. The realest bummer is that people would rather complain about the effects of the heat than acknowledge how it got hot in the ﬁrst place.

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HEY SAY the television landscape

has new rulers: streaming platforms. Statistically, it’s hard to know if that’s true, because services such as Netflix are notoriously cagey about audience data, which will probably lead to consequences in the future. Anyway, here are streaming shows and movies to look out for this fall. Last year, the first season of American Vandal took viewers by surprise as it followed high-school documentarians trying to uncover which student or teacher spray-painted giant penises on all the cars in the school parking lot. It expertly parodied self-serious documentaries such as the Serial podcast or Making a Murderer, while also portraying modern teens with surprising realism. Its second season (Sept. 14) on Netflix follows the same crew investigating food poisoning that caused members of an entire Catholic school to violently sh*t themselves. Great documentaries tend to retain some sense of objectivity, but Quincy (Sept. 21 on Netflix), a documentary about legendary music producer Quincy Jones, is directed by his daughter, Rashida Jones. Earlier this year, Quincy Jones did a rollercoaster of an interview in which he called The Beatles “the worst musicians in the world,” said Ed Sheeran is “great,” and claimed Marlon Brando would “f*ck anything.” Hopefully, the documentary is just as ripe ‘n juicy. Following someone of similar age and stature, Jane Fonda in Five Acts (Sept. 24 on HBO) covers the life and career of actor Jane Fonda, from her early activist days,

to her aerobics videos, to her late-career renaissance. There had better be talkinghead features from Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. The upcoming Netflix show Salt Fat Acid Heat (Oct. 19) is based on Samin Nosrat’s 2017 cookbook of the same name. As a former chef, her philosophy is not just to present recipes for people to follow, but to explain how and why food is cooked a certain way. This show will probably be Netﬂix’s next delightful food program, since Nosrat has the personality of an open window letting in an ocean breeze.

Tweet us which series you’re watching @pghcitypaper. The bad news about Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner is that he faced literally zero consequences over his sexual harassment allegations. As a result, we have The Romanoffs (Oct. 12 on Amazon Prime), a show that follows various families, who all believe themselves to be descendants of the famed Russian family, as they trek the world. This aggressively stacked cast features everyone from Mad Men alumni Christina Hendricks and John Slattery, to Isabelle Huppert and Ron Livingston. Another Mad Men alum, Kiernan Shipka, who played Sally Draper, will star as Sabrina Spellman The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Oct. 26 on Netﬂix), which exists in the same universe as both Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Riverdale.

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Shelves are already stocked with all things pumpkin.

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T’S 2003. Hilary Duff is still Lizzie McGuire, Finding Nemo is teaching a generation to “just keep swimming,” and cargo pants are a fashion statement. But something’s missing: pumpkin. And not just any pumpkin, but rather pumpkin spice, the blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and hopeless dreams — a pumpkin imposter. Starbucks released its Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003. After that, fall was never the same. Lives revolve around this beverage. Starbucks’ 2018 release date was widely anticipated and celebrated across the United States. Customers raced to their local Starbucks for the ﬁrst sip of fall. With

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the rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte’s popularity, other brands caught the fall fever. Last year, this pumpkin obsession brought horrific combinations: pumpkin spice Pop Rocks, M&Ms, Pringles, and even pizza (thanks, Villa Italia Kitchen). The Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing jumped on the spice train with pumpkin spice reflexology. It’s time for City Paper to take on the trend. Sacrificing my pretentious culinary palate, I volunteered to taste the best (and mostly worst) pumpkin spice had to offer in all forms. Finding products wasn’t difficult; the orange-saturated

aisles at grocery stores laid a path to the pumpkin. With a bag full of goods, I subjected myself and coworkers to a smorgasbord of pumpkin spice and dove headﬁrst into fall.

Bonbons “Is that a deviled egg?” Not a good sign. Sinful Sweets took a chance in 2018, and I’m not sure it paid off. The outside was solid white chocolate, artfully decorated with splatters of orange. But the inside — oh, the inside — was bright yellow and looked strikingly similar to a deviled egg. It was the “yanny” and “laurel” debate all over again, except this time, “egg” or “chocolate.” Thank-

fully, it was not an egg, just poorly colored cupcake icing.

Milkshake Whoever decided pie crust belongs in milkshakes deserves a trophy. The Milkshake Factory blew away the pumpkin spice field with this concoction. It was picturesque: whipped cream was perfectly stacked on top, lightly dusted with cinnamon and pie crust; the scent of cinnamon floated out of the lid, seducing me into an autumnal haze. I could taste the pumpkin, which surprisingly, cannot be said for all products. If this was a competition, this milkshake would easily take first place.

Block House‘s pumpkin ale and Sinful Sweets’ pumpkin spice bonbons

Pie Pop-Tarts These were like no Pop-Tart I remember. The pastry was bland. Pumpkin ﬂavor could not be found, even after it was toasted. After tasting half a pastry, the rest of the pack was left untouched.

Frosted Flakes At first sniff, these flakes smell like canned pumpkin pie. It’s a smell, I might add, that always makes me gag. I went in apprehensive, but came out pleased — because they tasted like regular Frosted Flakes. Apart from the smell and slightly strange first taste, there was nothing exciting about this cereal. As suggested by colleague Jordan Snowden, I combined the Frosted Flakes and milkshake. The crunch added to the sweet shake and was an award-winning combination, earning a 10 out of 10.

Fudge Stripes Let’s face it: Fudge Stripes are classic. Keebler outdid itself with this cookie. Thankfully, the Pumpkin Spice ﬂavor lives up to the legacy. Coated in white chocolate rather than dark, the spice cookies hint at pumpkin spice. They’re delicious. I refrained from shoveling cookie after cookie into my mouth, dreaming of dipping them in hot coffee while leaves fall.

Jell-O I’m a minimal-effort cook, and instant pudding was a stretch. I paced around my kitchen waiting for it to set (I’m

also impatient). The ﬁrst bite required a pep talk. By itself, the Jell-O was quite orange. I cautiously dipped my spoon into the pumpkin glob, straight into disappointment. The Jell-O factory was too heavy-handed with cinnamon this year; it overwhelmed any trace of pumpkin. My recommendation? Use the Jell-O as an ingredient, not a standalone dessert.

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I REFRAINED FROM SHOVELING COOKIE AFTER COOKIE INTO MY MOUTH. Block House Pumpkin Ale I hate pumpkin beer. I’ve tasted my fair share of the seasonal libations and can’t get behind the trend. My heart wants hops. But Block House may have forgotten to add pumpkin this year. It was all cinnamon. The ﬁrst sip tasted like a candle: too sweet and too herbal. Block House split City Paper’s staffers: some loved the sugary ale, others took one sniff and said “nope.”

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Ginger Snaps “This is … just a ginger snap.” Crestfallen comments ﬂoated amid loud crunching (the ginger snaps deﬁnitely “snapped”) as these cookies were opened. Stauffer’s makes a fantastic ginger cookie, but missed the mark on pumpkin.

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backs of many hardworking German immigrants. Let’s pay them some respect by participating in some real Oktoberfest traditions. Oktoberfest is a German beer festival that typically runs from mid-September to early-October. Pittsburgh has several fall beer festivals, but City Paper wanted to guide readers to the most authentically German ones, and provide tips on how to celebrate like those in Deutschland. Drinking German or German-style beer is priority No. 1. Most German beer served during Oktoberfest follows German Purity Law, meaning it’s brewed from just four ingredients: water, yeast, grain, and hops. Go for these styles, particularly the namesake Oktoberfest brew, which

is malty and toasty, yet very drinkable. Second is food. The best grub to pair with German beer is, of course, German food. Try bratwurst and knockwurst with grilled onions and kraut. For something lighter, grab a soft pretzel. Lastly, Oompah music must be playing. Every drinking festival needs liveliness, and there is no better way to burn off those beer and sausage calories than bouncing up and down to the joyous sound of accordions.

Hofbräuhaus Oktoberfest One of the original Munich beer halls expanded to Pittsburgh in 2009. The original is more than 400 years old. Pay homage with a liter stein of Pittsburghbrewed, Bavarian-recipe beer. There’s a

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patio overlooking the Mon if the weather is agreeable, complete with an outdoor bar. Inside, traditional live music ﬁlls the huge hall. Sept. 14-15, 21-22. Hofbrauhaus, 2705 S. Water St., South Side. hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com

Penn Brewery A massive celebration occupies Pittsburgh’s oldest craft brewery. Penn is so dedicated German-style beers, the brewery even has a “lager cave” to cold-brew the beer in traditional style. Penn’s entire complex is converted into a party space, with German food and music. Try the Oktoberfest beer or Penn Dark for something different. Sept. 21-23, 28-30. Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial St., North Side. pennbrew.com

Lorelei Not a weeks-long, German-themed party per se, but more an extended period to

sample the finest and freshest imported German Beer. The new bar will carry rare brews and gravity kegs filled with unfiltered Deutschland specialties. Lorelei’s beer hall even has an alpine mural to help whisk you away to the European Alps. Sept.22-Oct. 7. Lorelei, 124 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. loreleipgh.com

Pittsburgh Oktoberfest in Butler County This massive festival at the Butler County Fairgrounds has all the staples: German beer, sausage, lederhosen, and live music. But there is so much more. Round out your German consumption with dachshund (wiener dog) races, a contest of who can hold a beer stein the longest, and tons of craft vendors. Sept. 28-30. Butler County Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road., Prospect. oktoberfestpitt.com

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celebrate Oktoberfest, including Lorelei in East Liberty. This recently opened dual-concept bar draws inspiration from Germany and Alpine Europe in both its food and drink menus and its atmosphere, complete with long, beer garden-style communal tables. “We’re taking what I think is the best of European drinking culture and trying to distill it,” says co-owner and beer director, Peter Kurzweg, whose own grandparents and father emigrated from Germany. This extends to the rare German and Austrian beers already sold and planned for offering during Oktoberfest. But what makes the perfect Oktoberfest beer? Kurzweg describes Oktoberfest beers as being of a higher gravity than “your kind of workaday German pilsners and house lagers.” Various Märzens, a type of lager that originated in Bavaria and varies in color from amber to dark brown, are popular. He also highlights Lorelei’s use of gravity kegs, a popular means of service in parts of Germany that offer thicker, unfiltered pours served at a warmer

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temperature than a draft system. Traditionally, only beers brewed in Munich are allowed the title of Oktoberfest, but many German breweries still produce beers in the Oktoberfest style. As an example, Kurzweg cites Schneider & Sohn, a brewery outside of Munich that produces an Oktoberfest-style Hefeweizen called Schneider Wiesen Edel-Weisse. Here are a few options Kurzweg believes you should watch out for this Oktoberfest: Aecht Schlenkerla (Bamberg, Germany):

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“They make smoked beers. It has that caramelly, amber tone to it, but it’s like sipping into a bite of bacon or campﬁre every time you lift it to your mouth.” Hofstetten (Austria): “[Hofstetten] is making Märzens but doing things like using granite coals to bring the wort to a boil, which is the traditional way of making beer before you had stainless and metal pots. You get a weird caramelization with that.” Ayinger (Aying, Germany): Kurzweg deems their Oktoberfest brew a “really great fest beer” that’s “not as dark and caramelly, and not as overwhelming to the palate” as a typical Märzen.

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HERE’S NO BETTER time than fall for a road trip. The weather isn’t too hot or cold. School’s back in session, which means fewer folks crowding roads and kids screaming at rest stops. And when leaves start to change, that trip along picturesque highways can be just as enjoyable as a destination. Just a few hours from the city, there are plenty of spots to soak in autumn temps and scenery. Some of the region’s prettiest fall foliage can be found in the hills of wild and wonderful West Virginia. Head three hours southeast to the small town of Romney for a ride on the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad (potomaceagle.info). The three-hour train ride takes you alongside the beautiful Potomac River. Bring binoculars — there’s a chance to spot a

bald eagle during the trip. Order tickets soon; coach ($50 for adults) sell out quickly, but it’s worth it to splurge on a dining car if the rest of the train is full. For $110, get a full meal with the ride. Pricy? A bit. But the menu isn’t too shabby — selections include prime rib and stuffed eggplant parmesan, and all meals include salad and dessert. Like kitschy motels? Step back in time and stay at the Koolwink Motel (koolwink. com), three miles from the Potomac for $77 a night. With chairs set up outside each room, and a cute logo winking at the entrance, this vintage motel feels immediately welcoming. It’s so quaint, in fact, res-

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ervations are only accepted by phone: 304-822-3595. For a more traditional tourist spot, head two and a half hours to West Virginia’s Berkley Springs (berkleysprings. com). Fall’s a great time to stroll through this charming downtown. There is an excess of cute shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Also, the spas are open yearround for anyone seeking extra relaxation. Instead of staying in a hotel, go down the road to one of the cabins in Cacapon State Park. (Search “cabins” for all of West Virginia’s state parks at wvstateparks.com.) There are ﬁreplaces if it gets chilly at night, and it’s a great time of year to hit the hiking trails in the morning. Think covered bridges are pretty

during the summer? Imagine them surrounded by Mother Nature’s fall colors. Mark your calendar for Sat., Oct. 13, and head just over two hours northwest to Ashtabula County, Ohio (visitashtabulacounty.com) for its annual Covered Bridge Festival. A self-guided scenic driving tour of 19 bridges includes music and refreshments. Have a few days off during the week? Visit the bridges anytime this season — download a free PDF map of the bridges on its website. Fall isn’t the time most people head to the beach. Still, Geneva On the Lake — Ohio’s ﬁrst summer resort — offers yearround rentals of many cabins. Stay by the lake after touring the scenic bridges (search airbnb.com for availabilities). Most tourist attractions along the main drag will be closed, but you can still throw on a hoodie and take a romantic stroll on the sand.

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7 – David Guetta Arguably one of the main reasons electronic music started to mix with pop is because of David Guetta. He’s back with his ﬁrst album since 2014 release, Listen. Guetta’s seventh studio album, ﬁttingly named 7, drops September 17. Back in August, Guetta teased the album by releasing the upcoming track list, and it’s clear from featured artists that he is continuing his electronic-pop infusion. 7 includes collaborations with Bebe Rexha, G-Eazy, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Sia, and more. If you can’t wait for this intoxicating album, a few of the songs were pre-released as singles.

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Chris – Christine and The Queens Crossing out the “-tine And The Queens,” of the band’s name, French musician Héloïse Letissier, or Chris, starts a new chapter with her second self-titled album, Chris, which premieres September 21. Following her 2014 debut, this genderbending artist stated on Twitter that this latest album promises to be “sweaty,” but in a good way.

Iridescence – BROCKHAMPTON Three years ago, BROCKHAMPTON was just beginning to form, and even two

years ago, the group of twentysomethings was still relatively unknown. Now, as 2018 hits its ﬁnal stretch, this hip-hop boy band is set to release its fourth studio album sometime in September. After dropping three albums in 2017 (the Saturation Trilogy) and quickly amassing a vast fanbase, Iridescence is one of the most anticipated albums of the year.

Mirror Master – Young The Giant With Young The Giant’s album, Mirror Master, this alternative/indie rock band urges listeners to look in the mirror, take note of themselves, and realize that only they are masters of what comes next. Mirror Master drops October 12 and is the follow up to Young The Giant’s 2016 album, Home of the Strange. These California natives already released two tracks from the album, “Superposition” and “Simplify.” If those songs are a precursor for the entire album, then the upcoming album promises to be both trippy and meditative.

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ITTSBURGH GOES by many names — Steel City, Renaissance City, and, at one time, Blitzburgh — but one stands out: Unofficial Zombie Capital of the World, a moniker owed to the locally filmed Night of the Living Dead and its sequel, Dawn of the Dead. But the city’s horror roots reach farther than its undead fame and have quietly created a tourist boom. The Etna-based ScareHouse built a spooky reputation after being cited multiple times as one of the country’s best haunted attractions and earning endorsements from celebrities such as director Guillermo del Toro and actor Elijah Wood. Pittsburgh native Scott Simmons started ScareHouse with his dad, Wayne, in 1999 as a way to build on “those nonprofit, really low-budget haunted houses” that he visited as a kid in the 1980s. What started out as a small operation — 30 cast and crew members using store-bought costumes and masks — has expanded into a more elaborate affair with nearly 200 employees, including seasonal help and full-time hires who now receive healthcare benefits. Among them are local artists, technicians, and performers, some with side gigs as costumed actors at Princess Parties.

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“They’re dressing up as Cinderella during the day and then they come here and [we] turn them into zombies,” Simmons said. Although it only operates around 24 days out of the year between September and November, ScareHouse is ﬂocked to by thousands of visitors eager to see if it lives up to the hype. Simmons cites one group that traveled from New Zealand to tour haunted houses all over the U.S. He also sees people from the likes of Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and New York. Besides the crowds that come for the more accessible, PG-13 main attractions, a loyal core of fans returns annually for the ScareHouse basement, where the scares are more extreme, interactive, and adult-oriented. To better accommodate out-of-town visitors, Simmons collaborated with Hotel Indigo in East Liberty to create a package where guests receive two tickets and shuttle service to ScareHouse. Garry Mintz, director of sales marketing at Hotel Indigo, says the hotel plans to continue the package after a successful run last year. But ScareHouse isn’t the only game in town. Since its start in 2009, the annual Living Dead Weekend brings in hundreds

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of visitors with guest appearances from Living Dead cast and crew members, ﬁlm location tours, and other activities focused around George Romero’s iconic works. It expanded into two events, one at Night of the Living Dead location Evans City, and another at the Dawn of the Dead location Monroeville Mall.

Nick Paradise, director of public relations at Kennywood, agrees that Pittsburgh is a great place for horror, as reﬂected by the continued success of Phantom Fright Nights. Launched in 2002 in a small portion of Kennywood, the event has expanded to nearly every corner of the park. As a result, visitors on

any given night between September and October are immersed in a fog-drenched world of costumed vampires, zombies, and creepy clowns. “The reception was there, the demand was there,” says Paradise. But Simmons questions how well the city’s tourism industry capitalizes on Pittsburgh’s horror appeal, adding that he thinks people still dismiss his business as “just kids in rubber masks.” “It’s still kind of in a bit of a blind spot,” says Simmons, adding that ScareHouse wouldn’t exist if a clear Halloween tourism trade wasn’t “coming into town and swarming the city every October.” He believes the city should better embrace its scary side, which comes alive during the Halloween season and is unrivaled by other cities. “I couldn’t tell you exactly why, but we in Western Pennsylvania are so used to growing up and knowing there are haunted houses and Halloween hayrides in October, without realizing that’s not as widespread across the country,” said Simmons. “The atmosphere of Halloween and fall mixed with that Romero legacy, you’ve got a perfect storm of all of these things that make is such a great horror town.”

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Small Fry – Lisa Brennan-Jobs In Small Fry, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, daughter of the late Steve Jobs, gives readers a glimpse into what it’s like growing up in Silicon Valley with a complex, powerful, and often absent father. This memoir debuted September 4, and it has already sparked lively discussions about her portrayal of the Apple founder’s aloofness or ﬂat-out cruelty.

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Animal You’ll Surely Become — Brittany Hailer With the recent Pennsylvania Catholic Church scandal, local author Brittany Hailer’s book could not come at a better time. Her father was abused by a priest as a young boy, and this traumatic experience led to years of addiction and homelessness. Set to release October 9, Animal You’ll Surely Become is an intimate, raw piece of creative nonﬁction that explores sexual trauma, a broken family, and the effect one person’s actions can have on multiple lives. [An excerpt of Animal was published in City Paper in August.]

Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves — Glory Edim The online bookish community has been talking about the release of Well-Read Black Girl for months. Created by Glory Elm, this book club-turned-literary festival branches down a new avenue with an anthology of essays by black women writers. Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves is out October 30, and it includes Jesmyn Ward (Sing, Unburied, Sing), Gabourey Sidibe (This Is Just My Face), Morgan Jerkins (This Will Be My Undoing), Tayari Jones (An American Marriage), and others.

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Pittsburgh and the college kids are back on campus. It’s time to spend a bit more time indoors and ﬂex those intellectual muscles. Luckily, Pittsburghers have opportunities to do just that. Prominent national names are visiting this fall to speak on topics such as government, immigration, and inequality. Put down the remote, turn off the smart phone, and silence the radio. Time to go deeper.

Sept. 13 — Gisele Fetterman Immigration is one of the most contentious topics in the U.S. Falsehoods and rumors dominate the discussion. Get educated on the facts with experts from across the country at the All for All Summit in Oakland. Gisele Fetterman came to America from Brazil as a child. At times, she lacked valid paperwork and was undocumented. Today, she runs local nonproﬁts 412 Food Rescue and Braddock’s Free Store. Fetterman will speak of the importance of local governments being welcoming to new international arrivals, and then moderate a panel of leaders from Rust Belt cities like Pittsburgh, Louisville and Toledo. Speech and panel are part of a daylong event. 9 a.m. The University Club, 123 University Place, Oakland. $75. change agency.world/all-for-all-summit

Oct. 3 — James Comey Former FBI Director James Comey is arguably the most despised political ﬁg-

ure in the entire country. Donald Trump supporters hate him for opening an investigation into the president’s alleged dealings with the Russian government. Democrats hate him for possibly tipping the scales in Trump’s favor by investigating Hillary Clinton’s email use during the 2016 campaign. How do Pittsburghers feel about him? Find out at Heinz Hall. As part of the Robert Morris University Pittsburgh Speaker Series, this event is currently sold out. But that doesn’t mean auxiliary action isn’t possible. After all, Comey does rile up a lot of people. If you were lucky enough to get a ticket, expect Comey to discuss his time helming the country’s largest domestic law-enforcement agency, and, of course, his well-publicized quarrels with Trump. 8 p.m. Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. Sold Out. pittsburghspeakers series.org

Oct. 22 — Katherine Boo A MacArthur Genius grant, a National Book Award, and a Pulitzer Prize are just some of the awards investigative journalist Katherine Boo has racked up in her career. Now a New Yorker staff writer, she regularly tackles topics related to social and economic justice. Her latest book is no different. Boo will discuss 2012’s Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity, which presents the human faces behind the stark inequality in India’s largest city. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, $15-35. pittsburgh lectures.org

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FALL GUIDE Forget what you’ve heard; there are a lot of seasons in Pittsburgh. We’re claiming specific dates for Fall: Sept. ept. 12-Nov. 14. That gives everybody nine weeks to make most off cooler air, n and apple, colorful leaves, the spice battle between pumpkin Halloween, and all the other things that make for a perfect fall around here. With a lazy summer behind and a hectic ndably holiday season head of us, Pittsburghers understandably cherish the fruits that fall offers. City Paper has selected 100 things to do this fall season. There is at least one for every day of what we’re calling “fall.” Enjoy.

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SEPT. 12 1

ART Puja. Bright floral motifs

dominate Puja, a show from muralist and art instructor Augustina Droze. The title is taken from the practice of paying homage with flowers to the gods of Hinduism, inspired by Droze’s time as a Nehru Senior Scholar in India. Continues through Sept. 21. Times vary. BoxHeart Gallery, 4523 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. boxheartgallery.com

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All for All Immigrant and Refugee Summit.

Navigating the world of politics and arts as related to immigration can be tricky. Pittsburgh-based Change Agency’s day-long interactive conference seeks to address exactly that through workshops, storytelling sessions, and networking. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The University Club, 123 University Place, Oakland. $75. changeagency.world/all-for-all

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A Reading by Jan Beatty, Sheila Carter-Jones and Adriana Ramírez, Benefiting Local Women Political Candidates. Members of the Pittsburgh literary community come together for a reading to support candidates Michele Knoll, Summer Lee, and Lindsey Williams. The event includes selections from poets Jan Beatty (The Switching/Yard), Sheila L. Carter-Jones (Three Birds Deep), and Adriana E. Ramírez (Dead Boys). 7-9 p.m. White Whale Bookstore, 4754 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. whitewhalebookstore.com

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Sordid Lives. Everybody’s family is different. Some are thrown into turmoil when their matriarch dies after tripping over her sidepiece in a motel. This Del Shores play premiered in Los Angeles in 1996 and now makes its way to Pittsburgh. Sept. 14-16 and Sept. 21-23. Times vary. McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. $15. mckeesportlittletheater.com CONTINUES ON PG. 6

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Regional Writers Series: Women, History and Place.

Hear stories from Laurie Graham, author of Singing the City: The Bonds of Home in an Industrial Landscape, Rebuilding the House and In Other Words: Tales of Paris and Language. This event coincides with The Frick Pittsburgh’s exhibition Driving the Disenfranchised: The Automobile’s Role in Women’s Suffrage. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Frick Pittsburgh, 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. $10-12. thefrickpittsburgh.org

Steel City Big Pour. Grab your sampling glass and a lanyard and try offerings from a couple dozen breweries sharing a variety of flagship and experimental new brews. There’s also live music, food, and raffles to win kegerators hand-designed by local artists. Noon. Construction Junction, 214 N. Lexington, Point Breeze. cjreuse.org

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Deadpool Pinball Launch Party. Pinball fanatics rejoice!

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tap dancer living with his daughter and her husband. Or is he? New Kinetic Theatre takes an intimate look at dementia in Tony-nominated play The Father. Continues through Sept. 23. Times vary. New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square, North Side. $36. kinetictheatre.org

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SEPT. 17 9

LIT Eye of the Storm: The Moth in Pittsburgh. Five

storytellers take the stage when Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents a Pittsburgh edition of the celebrated series, The Moth. Hosted by Kate Tellers, the evening features Beth de Araújo, Zeb Baccelli, Alistair Bane, Adam Gopnik, and Erin Marie (EM) Williams-Hatala. 7:30-10 p.m. Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $20-45. pittsburghlectures.org

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Transformation 10: Contemporary Works in Found Materials. DVR every episode of NBC’s Making It? Spend weekends shopping for supplies at Construction Junction and Creative Reuse? Don’t miss Transformation 10: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, with artwork from 26 national and international artists using found objects. Continues through March 23, 2019. Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman St., Strip District. Free. contemporarycraft.org

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SEPT. 19 11

ART Handwork: Kim Fox. Using

the found art style, Kim Fox showcases patterns and landscapes of Pennsylvania with a selection of tin quilts. This salvaging and reclaiming materials narrative is similar to Pittsburgh’s own narrative of renewal. Continues through Jan. 5, 2019. Contemporary Craft’s BNY Mellon Satellite Gallery, 500 Grant St., Downtown. Free. contemporarycraft.org CONTINUES ON PG. 8

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Chicano Batman. This warm, funky, psychedelic L.A. house band has opened for Jack White and Alabama Shakes and is now traveling the states on its first national headline tour. Newcomers should start with “Freedom is Free,” an uplifting, rollicking track from this year’s album of the same name. 8 p.m. The Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson St., South Side. $17-23. rextheater.net

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Object + Body. For one night only, Carnegie Mellon University sculpture students will take over Future

Tenant and transform the gallery into a workshop featuring a handful of artistic disciplines. The result: a radical exploration of the relationships between the body and everyday life. 6-10 p.m. Future Tenant, 819 Penn Ave., e., Downtown. Free. futuretenant.org

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COMEDY Amy Schumer. For her

2018 tour, Amy Schumer ditches the leather jumpsuit. Instead, she brings a new set and friends — Rachel Feinstein, Bridget Everett, and Mia Jackson. Laugh hard enough to forget winter’s coming. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $34.25-130.25. pittsburghsymphony.org

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MUSIC Mars Jackson at Thrival Festival. Mars

Jackson’s Good Days Never Last Forever was the first hip-hop album released on local indie label Misra Records. This immensely talented Pittsburgh artist likely has plenty more firsts. He’ll play Thrival Festival along with DJ Dillon Francis, indie-pop duo Matt and Kim, plus a handful of other exciting local artists. Highmark Stadium, 510 W. Station Square Drive, Station Square. $30-99. thrivalfestival.com CONTINUES ON PG. 10

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LIT Henry Rollins’ “Slide Show.” Though

best known as the lead singer of Black Flag, Henry Rollins is a true multi-hyphenate with albums, books, stand-up comedy, movies, and radio credits to his name. Speaking event Slide Show covers his personal travels across the globe. 8-10 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $25-150. warhol.org

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Ghost Hunt at Pittsburgh’s REAL Haunted Mansion. Become a real-life ghostbuster. Explore Anderson Manor, a mansion built before the Civil War (with spirits lurking in every corner). Team with a professional paranormal investigator and discover your sixth sense. 7-11 p.m. Anderson Manor, 1423 Liverpool St., North Side. $45. ghostsnat.com

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Diwali Mela. The “festival of lights” celebrates Hindu religion and Pittsburgh’s Indian community. Diwali in the South Hills promises a wide variety of Indian food tastings, artisan shopping, energetic dancing, raffles, and giveaways. The party lasts all day. 11 a.m-8 p.m. Fairview Park, 129 Greenwood Drive, South Fayette. Free.

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The Pirate Queen. This original, interactive musical is a comedy that kicks off Gemini Theater’s Classic Children’s Season. The cast is a mix of adults and children (ages 10-17), all working under the direction of Jacob Wadsworth. If a high-energy singalong is

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your thing, this won’t disappoint. Continues through Oct. 7. Times vary. Gemini Children’s Theater, 420 Charters Ave., McKees Rocks. $12. geminitheater.org

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SEPT. 24 21

LIT Joyce Carol Oates. Fall in

love with storytelling as the recipient of the National Book Award and fivetime Pulitzer finalist Joyce Carol Oates shares stories from her latest work, Beautiful Days. This < Sat., Sept. 22: Henry Rollins PHOTO: ROSS HALFIN

book is a collection of 13 stories, and a signing follows her talk. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $15-35. pittsburghlectures.org

FOOD Pittsburgh Pierogi Fest. Pittsburghers are

honoring their love of pierogis with a festival dedicated to the holy trinity of dough, potatoes, and cheese. Hop onto Kennywood’s best rides between culinary adventures. Pierogi burger, pierogi waffle, pierogi ice cream — CONTINUES ON PG. 12

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you name it, it’s here. 1-6 p.m. Kennywood Park. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. $9.99-28. pittsburghpierogifestival.com

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Silk Screen film festival. Since 2005, Pittsburgh has showcased the many talents of Asian and Asian-American filmmakers. That tradition continues with films exploring LGBTQ culture in Asian communities and comingof-age journeys. More than two dozen movies are being screened. Continues through Sun., Sept. 30. Various locations. Prices vary. silkscreenfestival.org ^ Tue., Sept. 25: Silk Screen film festival

WEDNESDAY

SEPT. 26 24 LIT Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers’ Series: Rachel Ghansah. PCWS brings American essayist Rachel Ghansah to Oakland to speak on a connection between “art and thinking,” which sounds both vague and fairly alluring. Ghansah’s work has been in GQ, The Paris Review, The Believer, and The New York Times Magazine, and her first book is due later this year. 7:30-9 p.m. Heinz Memorial Chapel, Fifth Ave. and S. Bellefield Ave., Oakland. Free. heinzchapel.pitt.edu

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manager, and two cops become entangled in a murder-mystery. This play from acclaimed author Kenneth Lonergan unfolds in the lobby of a Manhattan apartment building, but Pittsburghers will relate. Continues through Oct. 20. Times vary. barebones productions, 1211 Braddock Ave., Braddock. $35. barebonesproductions.com

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Caring for Kids Gala. Steelers icon Jerome Bettis’ The Bus Stops Here Foundation is staging its 13th annual gala dedicated to funding its projects that provide opportunities for inner-city youth. Ticket price includes a cocktail reception, a dinner, and, of course, The Bus himself. 6 p.m. PNC Champions Club at Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Side. $250. thebusstopsherefoundation.org

SEPT. 28 SPOOKY Phantom Fright Nights at Kennywood. Kennywood gets

creepy for another season of Phantom Fright Nights. Pittsburgh’s famous theme park transforms into a horrifying spectacle with zombies, chainsaw-wielding maniacs, and other ghastly ghouls hiding around every corner. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. $29.99. kennywood.com

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First in Peace: The Delaware Indian Nation and its 1778 Treaty with the U.S. with author Dr. David Preston.

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that leave men? Cynthia Oliver’s Virago-Man Dem celebrates black masculinity in this theatrical dance performance exploring race and gender. 8 p.m. Also Sat., Sept. 29. Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. $5-30. kelly-strayhorn.org

SATURDAY

What do you know about the first-ever foreign treaty signed by the United States? A refresher may be needed, if not a first-time lesson. Author Dr. David Preston discusses the subject in his book Braddock’s Defeat, about this young country’s treaty with the Delaware

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Indian Nation in 1778. 6-7:30 p.m. Fort Pitt Museum, Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Pl., Downtown. $15-20. heinzhistorycenter.org

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FOOD Cornhole Tournament & Cookout. Grab a friend and

compete (or just eat) at South Side’s first cornhole- and cooking-themed cookout. Texas Roadhouse will serve the Lone Star State’s best barbecue alongside beer from Eleventh Hour Brewing Co. to quench your thirst. Cookouts aren’t just for summer. 12- 5 p.m. SouthSide Works, 425 Cinema Drive, South Side. $25. southsideworks.com.

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The Great Race. With a 5K, 10K, an “on the mark” challenge and “junior” version, The Great Race has transformed into an all-inclusive event 41 years into its existence. It is held in honor of the late Richard Caliguiri, Pittsburgh’s popular former mayor who established the race as a “community fun run.” 8 a.m. (5K/Walk); 9:30 a.m. (10K). Fifth and Atwood, Oakland. rungreatrace.com

DANCE

“The Speed of Sound.” Texture Ballet Company takes classical techniques for a spin, merging traditional ballet with two contemporary composers. Dancers take on tangled tones of Philip Glass and alternative music from The Frightened Rabbit, each piece exploring interaction of movement and sound. Continues through Sun., Sept. 30. New Hazlett Theatre, 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. $20-30. newhazletttheater.org

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STAGE

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. From legendary Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson, this play tells the story of Ma Rainey’s band in a Chicago studio. Part of Wilson’s “Pittsburgh Cycle,” this story explores the exploitative nature of the American music industry and how it reinforces and deepens racial inequality. Continues through Mon., Oct. 1. Times vary. Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $35. pghplaywrights.org

TUESDAY

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PARTY West Oakland Block Party. Imagine a time when

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residents get along? This West Oakland Block Party figures to be one. Organized by the University of Pittsburgh’s office of community and governmental relations, this get-together is casual, and food is provided. Who doesn’t dig free food? 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. The Corner, 200 Robinson St., Oakland. allevents.in/pittsburgh

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COMEDY Gab Squad. Mixing music

and comedy, Gab Squad is an interactive performance that focuses on supporting kindness, mental health, and community involvement for middle- and high-school aged children. Founder Gab Bonesso is a nationally known stand-up comic, children’s/ family educator, musical artist, and City Paper contributor. Continues through CONTINUES ON PG. 18

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^ Fri., Oct. 5: Hot Jam Glass Center Open House

Sat., Oct. 6. Times vary. Trust Arts Education Center, 807 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $10. trustarts.org

COMEDY Cameron Esposito: Person of Consequence Tour. This

latest special from Cameron Esposito, Rape Jokes flips the narrative on shockpunchlines its title conveys and tackles sexual assault from a survivor’s perspective. Proceeds support the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. 8 p.m. Rex Theater, 1602 E. Carson St., South Side. $25. rextheater.net

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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra + Local Authors. Alphabet City plays host to a fusion of music and literature when members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra perform music inspired by works of Leonard Bernstein, backed by local writers sharing readings based on Bernstein’s work. 7-8:30 p.m.

Alphabet City, 40 W. North Ave., North Side. Free. alphabetcity.org

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KIDS Hot Jam Glass Center Open House. Watch glass-blowing live

and see exactly how objects are molded. Pittsburgh Glass Center welcomes visitors once a month to witness experts crafting glass treasures in real time. 6 p.m. Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Ave., Friendship. Free. pittsburghglasscenter.org

COMEDY Werewolf Ambulance Podcast Live Show.

Because we often don’t see the process of recording a podcast, sometimes we forget they happen IRL. Join Katie and Allen of horror-movie podcast Werewolf Ambulance, while they tape their first live show. BYOB and laugh while this pair discusses the 1986 cult classic TerrorVision. 6:30 p.m. Glitter Box Theater, 460 Melwood Ave., Oakland. $10. theglitterboxtheater.com CONTINUES ON PG. 22

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This changes everything. Welcome to the new Pittsburgh Playhouse. It’s a new day for theatre in Pittsburgh, as the brand-spankingnew Pittsburgh Playhouse debuts on campus at Point Park University this fall. The new home to one of the most revered conservatories in the nation, the new Pittsburgh Playhouse is a 24/7 operation, IVHZ[PUN [OYLL KPќLYLU[ HJHKLTPJ [OLH[YL ZWHJLZ H SHYNL ZJLUL shop, sound stage, prop shop, costume shop and café.

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^ Wed., Oct. 10: Jes Fan’s “Visible Woman” at Paradox: The Body in the Age of AI

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FEST Pittsburgh Freaky Fair. Freak

out over these handmade and vintage goods. There are offbeat vendors showcasing their love of horror films, paranormal activity, goth subculture, and more. Don’t miss your chance to gear up for this year’s spooky season. 11 a.m-5 p.m. SouthSide Works. 535 S. 27 St., South Side. Free. pittsburghfreakyfair.com

COMEDY Sex a.k.a. Wieners and Boobs. The creators of Wet

Hot American Summer have penned this absurdist theatrical production, so expect things to get awkward (in a funny way). A young sheriff and towncontrolling pimp square off with a gang

of prostitutes and gigolos. Somehow, the concept outdoes the name. Sept. 21Oct. 6. 10 p.m. Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $20. arcadecomedytheater.com

MONDAY

SUNDAY

Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Rambunctious, eccentric folk mixes with indie rock in the latest from this North Carolina-based five piece. How To: Friend, Love, Freefall is good for fans of Blitzen Trapper, Modest Mouse, or Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros. 8 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $22.50-25. ticketweb.com

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ART NONOTAK | Noemi Schipfer & Takami Nakamoto.

This show brings together talents of architect/musician Takami Nakamoto and visual artist Noemi Schipfer. Nakamoto is known for creating immersive light and sound installations. This duo’s Wood Street Gallery installation is part- U.S. premiere/partadaptation for the gallery space. Continues through Dec. 31. Times vary. Wood Street Galleries, 601 Wood St., Downtown. Free. trustarts.org

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KIDS The Glow: A Jack-O’Lantern Experience. Watch

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will create more than 5,000 jack-o’lanterns to light up Hartwood Acres. Grab a snack and stroll Jack’s Lane, pick a favorite pumpkin, or put in a carving request. Continues through Sun., Oct. 28. 7-10 p.m. Hartwood Acres, 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton Twp. $23/adults, $17/kids. theglowjackolantern.com

SPORTS Hockey Talk for Breast Cancer. A gathering of

Pittsburgh’s leading hockey voices will discuss how the sport has impacted their lives — and talk about the Penguins (duh). Benefitting Real Men Wear Pink of Pittsburgh, this panel discussion is moderated by City Paper editor Rob Rossi and will feature a live auction of sports items. 7-10 p.m. Coughlin’s Law Kitchen & Ale House, 10 Virginia Ave., Mount Washington. $35. main.acsevents.org

^ Tue., Oct. 9: The Glow: A Jack-O’-Lantern Experience

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ART Paradox: The Body in the Age of AI. Before robots take

over the world, what can we learn from the human body? Eleven artists examine the power of our flesh and bones in Paradox: The Body in the Age of AI, on all three floors of CMU’s rebranded gallery. Continues through Feb. 3, 2019. The Miller Institute for Contemporary Art, 5000 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. miller-ica. cmu.edu

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SPORTS Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights.

Marc-Andre Fleury’s second game in Pittsburgh as the face of Las Vegas hockey won’t be as emotional as his return last season. Fancy a potential Stanley Cup Final preview? This is the game for you. 7 p.m. PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave., Downtown. $61-478. pittsburghpenguins.com ^ Sat., Oct. 6: Pittsburgh Freaky Fair PHOTO: TARA KIRKMAN

CRUISE

Fall Foliage Cruise. Even Pittsburghers might not know how fruitful their region is when it comes to fall foliage. Take a colorful tour by way of the rivers, cruising around the confluence on one of the Gateway Clipper fleet’s ships. Also Oct. 11-13, and Oct. 19. Gateway Clipper. 350 W. Station Square Drive, Station Square. $70-76. gatewayclipper.com

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DRINK

Pittsburgh Libations Week. Over the

past few years, Pittsburgh’s libations scene has expanded tremendously. To celebrate and educate the community about adult-beverage culture, industry professionals are coming together to hold a fun, informational, week-long series of events. Continues through Sat., Oct. 20. Multiple Locations. (Kickoff bash at Nova Place). Prices vary. pittsburghlibationsweek.com

MUSIC Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton.

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includes scores from films such as Batman, Beetlejuice, and Edward Scissorhands. Continues through Sun., Oct 14. 8 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. Tickets start at $22. pittsburghsymphony.org

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OUTDOORS Fineview Step Challenge. Beat

all your Fitbit friends with the 5-Mile Urban Step & Trail Challenge. Starting at the Fineview Overlook, attendees will ascend Fineview’s hills, streets, and staircases. Included on this challenge is Pittsburgh’s steepest stairs, which has 331 steps. Wear comfy shoes. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Overlook Park, Fineview. $25. racewire.com

COMEDY Maria Bamford. Those familiar

with Netflix show Lady Dynamite already know Maria Bamford’s endearing, wildly imaginative, and unorthodox approach. She has a penchant for performing in non-traditional venues, such as her parents’ living room. Carnegie of

Homestead Music Hall is much more convenient. 8 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $30-39.75. librarymusichall.com

DRINKS

Maggie’s Farm Rum 5th Anniversary. Help local distillery Maggie’s Farm Rum celebrate its fifth anniversary. There are five cocktails, five beers, five food vendors, and five bands. High five! 3-10 p.m. “Under the bridge,” 3212 Smallman St., Strip District. $5. facebook.com/ maggiesfarmrum

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LIT Eighth Annual Pittsburgh Zine Fair. The Pittsburgh

Zine Fair continues its mission of connecting indie press fans with producers of self-published, noncommercial works at its latest gathering. Browse a bunch of comic books, fiction, poetry booklets, and mixed media under one roof at the Union Project. 2-8 p.m. Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave., Highland Park. Free. pghzinefair.com

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Atmosphere.

Hip-hop duo Atmosphere once drove from Minneapolis to Dallas to play a show for $250, or so says HipHopDX. That’s serious dedication. It’s safe to assume this group makes more now, but its dedication remains ever the same. 7 p.m. Stage AE, 400 North Shore Drive, North Side. $27.50-30. promowestlive.com ^ Sat., Oct. 13: Maria Bamford PHOTO: NATALIE BRASINGTON

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Witches Movie Week. Open your coven’s group-chat and get the word out. Four witch-themed films are coming to Row House: Hocus Pocus, Suspiria, The Craft, and The Witch. Continues through Thu., Oct. 18. Row House Cinema, 4115 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $9. rowhousecinema.com

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ART Devan Shimoyama: Cry, Baby. Andy Warhol

inspired generations of artists. Among them is Philadelphia-born, Pittsburghbased artist Devan Shimoyama. Check out a selection of his eclectic, inspiring paintings, photos, and sculptures about race and sexuality in his first solo exhibition, Cry, Baby. Continues through March 17, 2019. Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., North Side. Included with museum admission. warhol.org CONTINUES ON PG. 26

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Magic Mike XXL Authorized Tribute Show. Grab some friends

and check out an authorized Magic Mike XXL tribute show. Shirts will fly and six-pack abs will certainly be on display. (Note: Channing Tatum is highly unlikely to be there.) 9 p.m. The Linden Grove, 1100 Grove Road, Castle Shannon. $25-50. eventbrite.com

FEST Oktoberfest at the National Aviary. Immerse yourself in tastes,

sounds, and brews of German fare during the Aviary’s Oktoberfest. In addition to sampling Bavarian delights prepared by German chef Josef Karst, guests can browse the Aviary’s bird habitats. 6:30 p.m. National Aviary, 700 Arch St., North Side. 21 and over. $34-39. aviary.org

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FESTIVAL

Harry Potter’s Wizard Fest. Know the books by chapter or every movie’s lines by heart? Own a wand? If the answers are “yes,” you probably already know about this all-ages show. In fact, we’re guessing you already know how much it will cost to skip the line ($30). 8 p.m.

Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale. $15-75. jergels.com/events

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HAUNTED Pittsburgh Zombie Assault.

The folks at Urban Assault are (again) asking for help with (another) zombie attack. Full disclosure: no real zombies will be harmed. And if you’ve always wanted to try paintball without getting, you know, shot by paintballs, this is your chance. Continues through Nov. 3. Urban Assault Paintball, 201 Cecil Sturgeon Road., McDonald. $24.99 (includes 150 rounds; $5 for additional 50 rounds). urbanassaultpb.com/zombies.html

COMEDY Jim Breuer Live

If your familiarity with Jim Breuer doesn’t go far beyond Goat Boy and Half Baked, jump on YouTube and dig through his most popular comedy bits. He’s a reflective, smart dude with a remarkable skill for storytelling. Start with his telling of the only time he was actually stoned on set of Half Baked. 8 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $27-47. librarymusichall.com

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Courtney Barnett. Wry, smart, unfussy, and funny: Australian guitarist/singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett has churned out a remarkable string of full-lengths since debuting in 2014, including 2018’s critically adored Tell Me How You Really Feel and 2017’s charming collaboration with Kurt Vile, Lotta Sea Lice. 7 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Drive, North Side. $27.50. stageae.com CONTINUES ON PG. 28

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If you attend a Quantum Theatre performance of “Chatterton,” you won’t just watch the show. You’ll be immersed in it. You will, literally, have it for dinner.

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A World Premiere Theatrical Experience including dinner by the celebrity chef of the week September 14-16: Kate Romane of Black Radish Kitchen September 19-23: Bill Fuller of big Burrito Restaurant Group September 26-30: Bob Sendall of All in Good Taste Productions October 3-7: Eliza Jamison of Muddy Waters Oyster Bar October 10-14: Derek Stevens of Union Standard October 16-21: Jennifer Gerasole of Girasole October 24-28: Dennis Marron of or, The Whale

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HAUNTED

Halloween Bar Crawl. Forget Halloween, think Hallo-wine. (Sorry.) Dress your coolest, your scariest, or if it’s your thing, your sexiest, and crawl between six of the South Side’s best venues. This bar hop features live music, drink specials, and LED bracelets to keep on-the-move crawlers visible. Noon. South Side. $29.99-39.99. eventbrite.com

DRINK Brewtal Beer Fest.

Metal bands and beer collide at this third annual festival. Sample beers from local producers such as Abjuration, Roundabout, Helltown, and Dancing Gnome. Treat yourself to the musical stylings of Dying Fetus, Genocide Pact, and No Reason to Live. 2 p.m. 21 and over. Mr. Smalls, 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $60. mrsmalls.com

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Morose and Macabre’s Atrocity Exhibition. It’s been

10 years since Dr. Morose and Miss Macabre rolled out their Atrocity Exhibition, and now they’re closing the decade of “beautiful and grotesque” with a night of debauchery and spooky stuff at Rex Theater. Expect sword-swallowing, ^ Sat., Oct. 27: Aviary Owl-O-Ween

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burlesque, puppetry, some old-fashioned flesh suspension, and much more. Also Fri., Oct. 19. 1602 E Carson St., South Side. moroseandmacabre.com

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ZooBoo. Trick-or-treating in your neighborhood is a good time. Trick-or-treating at the zoo? Now that sounds like a blast. Take the kids for candy, crafts, a hay maze, and some sorta-spooky activities. Also Sat., Oct. 27, and Sun., Oct. 28. 10 a.m. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7370 Baker St., Highland Park. Included with park admission. pittsburghzoo.org

STAGE Mythburgh.

Pittsburghers telling stories about Pittsburgh that highlight the city’s weirdest, creepiest, and most epic characteristics. Local playwrights adapt written pieces into plays and digital media, creating a live and online performance. Creep yourself out with this bona fide Burgh production. 8 p.m. 21 and over. Name your own price. Brillobox, 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. 12peers.org

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ART Flying Girls. The August Wilson

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^ Thu., Oct. 25: Bloomfield Halloween Parade

Nigerian artist Peju Alatise, this exhibition tells the story of Sim, a Yoruba girl who escapes from a life of domestic servitude into a fantasy realm filled with friendly shadows, talking birds and butterflies. Continues through Nov. 1. August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Free. aacc-awc.org

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ART Carnegie International, 57th Edition. This

negie International version of Carnegie features artwork ork from 32 artists and collectivess from Austria to ust about Vietnam and just everywhere in between. Learn what it truly means to be international. Continues through 9. Carnegie March 25, 2019. rt, 400 Forbes Museum of Art, Ave., Oakland.. Included with museum admission. cmoa.org

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HAUNTED UNTED ScareHouse House.

If you’re e looking to get really spooky, ScareHouse House is the place. This haunted unted house has been voted Best est Haunted Attraction by City Paper readers ning. Prepare to four years running. be scared. 118 Locust St., Etna. General admission ssion $17.99-25. m scarehouse.com ^ Fri., Oct. 26: Alice Cooper

THURSDAY

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Bloomfield Halloween Parade. Get your blankets or

lawn chairs and mark your territory. The Bloomfield Halloween Parade is heading into its 50th year. Over 10,000 people are expected to line the streets for this spectacular display of costumes, marchers, and, of course, candy. 7:30 p.m. Free. 4826 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield.

STAGE Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror. When a

theater critic is murdered murdered, Holmes and Watson set out to ffind the culprit, and along the way meet famous write writers such as Oscar Wilde and H H.G Wells. This story is not an Arthur Conan Doyle orig original, but still encompa encompasses his spirit. Continu Continues through Oct 27. Times vary. Little Lake Theatre, 500 Lakes Lakeside Drive, Canonsbu Canonsburg. $2122.50. litt littlelake.org

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Summer Guide, people. A Paranormal Evening with Alice Cooper is part of local radio station WDVE’s Halloween Party. 7 p.m. Stage AE, 400 North Shore Drive, North Side. $45. promowestlive.com

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KID Aviary Owl-o-Ween. Kids of

all ages will hoot for joy when the National Aviary presents Owl-o-Ween. Break out Halloween costumes for an annual harvest festival that includes crafts, candy, and animal encounters. Meet feathered friends and snap photos with raptors, owls, and other nocturnal creatures. 10-5 p.m. National Aviary, 700 Arch St., North Side. $16/adults, $14/kids. aviary.org

HAUNTED Witch Fest. Iron your cloaks,

stiffen your hats, and get those fingernails a-growing because Witch Festival 2018 is upon us. This event features food, drinks, and vendors with spooky items such as crystals and taxidermy. Also, there is an array of witch costumes from Wizard of Oz to Hocus Pocus. 11 a.m. Monongahela Aquatorium, 200 Railroad St., Monongahela. monaquatorium.org

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DANCE Cri Des Nago. Haitian dance

company Ayikodans combines aspects of traditional Caribbean culture and history with modern movement and choreography. This group’s innovative performances are powerful and passionate, incorporating dance, song, and acrobatics.

This is the U.S. premiere of its show, Cri Des Nago. 2 p.m. August Wilson Center, Downtown. $20-35. culturaldistrict.org/awc

MUSIC Lil Yachty. Sampling some late

1990s nostalgia with super catchy hooks, rapper Lil Yachty is bringing his talents to North Side. This New York-based artist has teamed with DRAM and Tee Grizzly in the past. He’s joined on this tour by Bhad Bhabie, aka Danielle Bregoli of “cash me outside” fame. Yeah, her. 8 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Drive, North Side. $27.50-30. ticketmaster.com

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Artists in Residence. Identical Brazilian street artists OSGEMEOS (Portuguese for “the twins”) are a highlight in this new Artists in Residence program at the Mattress Factory. Four other artists have also done installation pieces, including Pittsburgh sculptor William Earl Kofmehl, III. Continues through Aug. 4, 2019. Mattress Factory, 500 Sampsonia Way, North Side. mattress.org

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Pipeline. Playwright Dominique Morisseau returns to City Theatre with Pipeline. This awardwinning drama explores inequalities in the American education system through the story of a black, inner-city teacher who faces some hard truths when her son risks expulsion from a prestigious, mostly white private school. Continues CONTINUES ON PG. 32

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^ Sun., Nov. 4: Pet Expo

through Nov. 18. Times vary. City Theatre, 1300 Bingham St., South Side. $35. citytheatre.culturaldistrict.org

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HAUNTED Hundred Acres Manor Haunted Attraction. First up

from the band, but the Mac still has Stevie Nicks, so who even cares. 7 p.m. PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Downtown. Starts at $142. ppgpaintsarena.com

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on Halloween should be picking up City Paper’s election issue, which drops the same day as the ghouls and ghosts (shameless, we know). Afterward, try one of the area’s best haunted houses. This one spans a full mile. Continues through Nov. 3. Hundred Acres Manor, 1 Hundred Acres Drive, Bethel Park. $20. hundredacresmanor.com

French author George Perec, Espæce is a stage piece combining dance, acrobatics, contortion, opera, and theater. A dynamic stage includes a massive moveable wall, among other set pieces in this U.S. premiere. Also Sat., Nov 3. August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $35. culturaldistrict.org/awc

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Fleetwood Mac. It’s impressive that Fleetwood Mac has remained a consistently beloved entity throughout its long career while providing nonstop drama. Lindsey Buckingham was “fired”

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STAGE Of Mice and Men. Written

during the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men’s plot still resonates: two unemployed, lonely men searching for the great American dream, and coming up

empty. Prime Stage Theatre, known for bringing literature to stage, opens its newest season with this classic tearjerker. Bring tissues. Continues through Nov. 11. Times vary. New Hazlett Theatre, 6 Allegheny Square, North Side. $12-25. primestage.com

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KIDS 2018 Pet Expo. Bring a furry,

feathered, or cold-blooded friend to a weekend filled with activities when the Pet Expo comes to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This event features fun for the whole family, including a pet costume contest, a diving dog competition, and a reptile expo. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $10 for adults, Free for kids 10 and under. pghpetexpo.com

MUSIC Andy Mineo & LeCrae.

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are hesitant to label themselves as religious artists, because anyone can enjoy their songs. 7:30 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre, 400 Lincoln Ave, Millvale. $25. mrsmalls.com

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NEWS Veterans Breakfast Club at night. Veterans are some of the

most respected Americans, and for good reason. The Veterans Breakfast Club — as its name implies — allows community members to interact with vets over breakfast. However, if breakfast doesn’t work for you, check out this event in the evening. 6:30 p.m., Spoonwood Brewing, 5981 Baptist Road, Bethel Park. Free. veteransbreakfastclub.com

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EVENT Election Day. The 2018 election is arguably the most

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important midterms in decades. Energy on the left is high at a time when most governments are controlled by conservatives, and leaning farther right. At a fork-in-the-road time in America, this election could decide the country’s direction. Go vote! 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Everywhere. votespa.com

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch. John Cameron Mitchell’s massively influential rock musical defied comparison when it debuted in 1998, and it remains pretty much peerless. The songs are fabulous, the script is hilarious, and there’s quite an emotional punch, too. Also Nov. 10, 16-17. 10 p.m. Gargaro Theater, 327 South Main St., West End. $45. pittsburghmusicals.com

only Division I women’s ice hockey program welcomes its counterparts from Colgate University for a weekend series. Get on the Robert Morris Colonials’ bandwagon early, because these ladies can make noise in the spring. 7:05 p.m. Also 3:05 p.m., Sat., Nov. 10. Colonials Arena, 7600 Grand Ave., Neville Island. $10 (adult), $5 (youth). rmucolonials.com

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landmark of the Trump era,” or so The New Yorker says, Sweat follows the lives of nine friends who work together in a Pennsylvania steel factory until layoffs come. Continues through Dec. 9. Times vary. O’Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. $30-80. ppt.org

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Production Company is reanimating Frankenstein with its Midnight Radio series, and it’s casting you as a live, studio-audience member. So, don’t forget to applaud when the sign flashes. For those who prefer to participate with a little alcohol in their system, there’s a free, 30-minute happy half-hour before the show. Continues through Nov. 10. Times vary. Bricolage Production Company, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $25-35. bricolagepgh.org

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abolitionist movement and become part of the Underground Railroad. Explore that complex history with a talk moderated by historian W. Thomas Mainwaring. 10:30 a.m. Carnegie Library – Main, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. carnegielibrary.org

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Veterans Day Parade. Pittsburghers love a good parade — almost as much as putting French fries on salads and sandwiches. The city’s annual Veterans Day Parade will take place on the Saturday prior to the holiday and, as always, honor and remember U.S. military members. 10:30 a.m. Downtown. Free. facebook.com/pittsburghveteransdayparade

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EVENT Bridal and Wedding Expo.

Start planning the wedding of your Pinterest dreams. With wedding professionals eager to help you find the perfect gown, venue, menu, etc., you’ll be able to check quite a few items off your list. This is the largest bridal show in the region. 12-5 p.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. Free with advanced registration. bridalshowspittsburgh.com

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Impractical Jokers’ “Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour.” The human brain will never tire of seeing lives pranks, which is why TruTV’s Impractical Jokers is on its seventh season. Treat yourself to the live hijinks of that show’s stars, The Tenderloins. 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena, 1001 5th Ave., Downtown. $49.75-69.75. ppgpaintsarena.com

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On display in The Theater. Native Voices was created by the Boston Children’s Museum and underwritten by the Association of Children’s Museums and The Freeman Foundation. All underlying materials, including all artwork and the use of Native Voices characters are used with permission of Boston Children’s Museum. Native Voices: New England Tribal Families is sponsored nationally by the National Endowment for the Humanities™ and Ocean Spray.

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SPORTS Barclays Classic Basketball Tournament. Jeff Capel is the

new bench boss at the University of Pittsburgh. The men’s basketball team welcomes three Southern schools as part on early-season tournament. The Troy University Trojans will likely give the Panther’s their biggest test. Continues through Nov. 17. Petersen Events Center, 3719 Terrace St., Oakland, pittsburghpanthers.com

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NOV. 13 99 ART 50 Cities – 50 Traces. There are 7,650 cities around the globe participating in Mayors for Peace, raising awareness for the need to abolish nuclear weapons. Pittsburgh is highlighted in 50 Cities – 50 Traces, showcasing this city’s diversity as part of the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts. Continues through Dec. 9. Times vary. 937 Liberty. 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Free. trustarts.org

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100 Dish! Have you ever dreamed of crafting culinary delights from early1900s England? Here’s your chance: The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s cookbook club is discussing The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook, and attendees will sample a dish prepared by staff. 6:30 p.m. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 1201 Woods Run Ave., Woods Run. Free. carnegielibrary.org •

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hour south of Pittsburgh is one of West Virginia’s most magnificent treasures. Deep in the rolling hills just outside of Moundsville, West Virginia, lies New Vrindaban, Land of Krishna and home to the Palace of Gold, a spiritual Hare Krishna community and place of pilgrimage. It was established in 1968 by Srila Prabhupada (founder and spiritual master of ISKCON) who envisaged a tranquil society communing with nature while spreading the teachings and ideals of Bhakti Yoga or Krishna Consciousness. Now celebrating 50 years in the Ohio Valley, New Vrindaban is a well-established part of the local community, welcoming some 50,000 tourists annually from all walks of life and all parts of the globe. When you begin your journey at Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold (coined “America’s Taj Mahal”) and tour its breathtaking gardens and landscape, you will feel as if transported to mystical India. Although you will see the Palace with over 8000 square feet of 22karat gold, antique teak-wood carvings, one of a kind artwork, and more than 250 tons of marble, the real beauty is in the unalloyed love and devotion that built this stunning memorial. No expert architects or experienced artisans were employed in the construction but young men and women who built it without blueprints and who were inspired to create a home for their spiritual teacher, Srila Prabhupada. It now stands as a memorial shrine dedicated to carrying on his loving spirit and universal message. Next you may take a short walk or drive to the main temple complex, which hosts various attractions, including a traditional Hindu temple, Govinda’s vegetarian/vegan restaurant, guest lodging, a newly constructed yoga pavilion, shops, nature trails, and much more. This unique experience will allow you to step outside of the ordinary and escape the hustle and bustle of modern urban life. New Vrindaban hosts a wide range of festivals all year long, so you will surely catch something that fans the fire of the soul. Whether it’s one of the daily gatherings in the main temple with dance and song, or whatever way you end up spending your time, you will surely leave with happy memories that you would want to share with friends and family. Take time out for yourself this fall, kick off your shoes and feel the grass beneath your toes, milk a cow, photograph a peacock, or watch the swans swimming in one of the many lakes. New Vrindaban is here for you, a haven of peace and harmony. Please visit us online at www.palaceofgold.com or www.newvrindaban. com, and plan your trip today. •

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Company travels back to 1920s Chicago when it presents August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at the Highmark Blues and Heritage Festival Highmark. Directed by Mark Clayton Southers, the dramatic take on legendary real-life blues songstress Ma Rainey features Vanessa German in the title role. German, a renowned Pittsburgh-based artist, writer and performer, spoke to the City Paper about her research for the show, and August Wilson’s enduring appeal.

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THURSDAY Parkway Drive 6 p.m. Stage AE, North Side. promowestlive.com Vanessa German rehearses for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

WHAT KIND OF RESEARCH DID YOU DO FOR THE ROLE? I played Ma Rainey for one of August Wilson’s birthday celebrations, so I’ve done excerpts from Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom before. But this time I’m thinking about it a little differently. Not so much looking at other performers performing Ma Rainey, but trying to see her and listen to the sound of her voice. I feel like there’s a lot of information that comes through voice. Sometimes you can get a Ma Rainey recording and you can hear her talking on it. I have done a lot of different kinds of research into why people had the sort of vocal articulation that they did. There’s something about 1920s Chicago that has a certain kind of sound. But Ma Rainey’s not from Chicago, she’s from the South. So it’s thinking about that black vernacular. I’ve also looked at a lot of images of people from the 1920s, at how people looked in their everyday life. There’s a little documentary, and I watched some of that and thought about what it is to be a successful performer in a time when black women weren’t supposed to have freedom or resources. And to have both freedom and resources but still be oppressed by Jim Crow and what that means. When this play was written, it was still not illegal to lynch people. The anti-lynching legislation had not passed. She was living in a dangerous time for her to assert herself and to assert her voice. So, thinking linguistically about what’s

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happening and listening to her voice and looking at as many images as I can of her, and also trying to inhabit the dimensions of that time and what that meant to be a black woman who could afford to buy a luxury vehicle and have people not believe that it’s your car.

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM Sept. 14-Oct. 1. Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater Company, 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $35, $20 at the door for students with ID. pghplaywrights.org

FROM WHAT WE UNDERSTAND, SHE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL FEMALE AFRICAN-AMERICAN PERFORMERS IN THE UNITED STATES. The thing that stands out to me about that is the word “professional” because I did Ma Rainey before and found out through research that when she tells the story about the blues, she acknowledges that she didn’t invent this thing. But I think about the term “professional” and what it means to have managed her own tour and managed her band. I don’t think she was the ﬁrst professional black woman in the United States. There were things happening that the white mainstream did not see or acknowledge. And I do think she modeled parts of herself after bits and pieces of gospel singers, madams from whorehouses in Georgia — I think that she pieced herself together, and the

way that history remembers her is the way history remembers a lot of things in the United States. WHAT CAN AUDIENCES EXPECT FROM THE SHOW? ARE YOU DOING ANYTHING DIFFERENT? You can’t do too much with August Wilson because of the estate. We had to get legal permission for me to do the allfemale staged reading of Piano Lesson. They want you to be word perfect for August. And so, what’s interesting about Ma Rainey, and what can create different dynamics for, is how it takes place in a band room, a studio room, and then a recording booth. The audience is experiencing the way [director Mark Clayton Southers] creates the world of Chicago in the 1920s and being transported to that place. But also because of the setting of it, the audience is sort of immersed in this play. Some of it will happen around them in a way I think that, for people who’ve seen the play before, it will be different for them. To see August in Pittsburgh, and to have that experience, while it might not always be different, it is something to honor and to celebrate. And I think that August is intense and dramatic, but there’s a way that you can delight in the language and the relationships in [Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom] that is thrilling in a way that doesn’t ever get old. You can hear something new and be alive inside of the experience in a way that is always relevant.

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FRIDAY Propaganda and Liz Vice 8 p.m. Cattivo, Lawrenceville. cattivopgh.com

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ITTSBURGH MIGHT never live down its third-place position in the 2011 GQ article “The 40 Worst-Dressed Cities in America.” Mention the words “fashion” and “Pittsburgh” together in a sentence, and that article is immediately brought to mind. It’s made such an impact, that traveling Pittsburgh fashionistas refrain from telling others where they come from. Is the fashion sense in Pittsburgh really that bad? “I have no problem telling people I’m from Pittsburgh,” says Elaine Healy, one of the designers featured in Pittsburgh Fashion Week. “It’s a really interesting time to be here. It’s exciting because there are so many ways you see [its perception] changing.” A few years ago, Taylor Stephanie, fashion chair at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, tried to start a local chapter of Fashion Group International (FGI). Headquartered in New York City, FGI is a globally recognized nonproﬁt that has chapters in major cities all over the world. At ﬁrst, Stephanie was rejected. People didn’t connect Pittsburgh with the fashion industry. But, perhaps it was just too early. The fashion community in Pittsburgh was still in its infancy. Since the GQ article seven years ago, Pittsburgh has grown quickly in other industries such as food and tech. That

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growth has given way to an inﬂux of money and fresh, young faces. Along with those younger residents come new ideas and a chance to revitalize Pittsburgh’s fashion community.

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Sitting outside Espresso a Mano in Lawrenceville, Healy pointed out a number of boutiques on Butler Street alone, including Make & Matter. The collaborative studio run by three local designers gives Pittsburgh creatives an opportunity to showcase their work in the form of

pop-up style shops. “Most of the time we see designers leave, they want to go to bigger cities like New York,” says Healy. “But there are a lot of designers devoted to staying here as well.” This is evident not only by boutique expansion, but the huge Pittsburgh fashion blogger community, and the recent growth of Pittsburgh Fashion Week (PGHFW). The Downtown Community Development Corporation picked up PGHFW in 2016 after it was cancelled. PGHFW is now centralized in Downtown (before, it was spread across Pittsburgh), added panel discussions and a team of volunteers to help designers with hair, makeup, and execution. “We’ve hit this stride and momen-

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tum,” says Healy. “We have such a great network of existing and emerging design talent here.” Similar to how tech companies aim to make a home in Pittsburgh, Kiya Tomlin, who manufactures her own clothing line on Butler Street, hopes to bring more clothing manufacturing to the city where her husband is head coach of the Steelers. While attending a conference in another city, Tomlin mentioned she wanted to bring manufacturing to Pittsburgh. She was laughed at; conference attendees didn’t think that would be possible. Again, fashion and Pittsburgh could not be seen together. “There are many ﬁnancial and logistical considerations involved in apparel manufacturing in the United States, and even more so in Pittsburgh, where we lack the apparel manufacturing resources,” Tomlin says. “But interest is growing, and as long as people continue to be concerned with living wages, the environment, and waste, there is a platform for local apparel manufacturing to thrive.” As of 2018, Dick’s Sporting Goods, ModCloth, American Eagle, rue21, Thread International, and Aero Tech Designs are based and manufacture their products in either Pittsburgh or the surrounding areas. There is now also a local chapter of FGI. “I think other cities will be impressed to see us play more of a role in the manufacturing process than they would expect,” says Healy. “We have enough to show that soon, [a request like Tomlin’s] will be taken more seriously.”

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athlete. That statement might seem confusing. Up to this column, you’ve all been semi-wondering how this “Gabby Normal” character makes a living. I’m a full-time artist. By day, I perform an original, anti-bullying assembly program at schools across the country. By night, I entertain adults with an absurdist brand of high-energy comedy. 11:16 AM On special occasions, I am hired to speak publicly to adults about my experiences with mental health and the anti-bullying movement. Oh, and once a week, I write for this little ol’ alt weekly. After reading that paragraph, you are surely convinced I am deﬁnitely not a professional athlete — rather a professional performer. That is technically true. But what I would like to argue is that I am also a professional athlete, based on energy output and burned calories. Hear me out … Dancers are often seen as both artists and athletes because the amount of energy used to perform a routine can equal that of exercise. Also, dance classes are being offered at gyms like LA Fitness and Curves — conﬁrming that dance is a valid form of cardio exercise. Now, I concede there aren’t any standup comedy/child-entertainer classes at LA Fitness. Well, not yet. I exert an incredible amount of energy at gigs. In an average, 50-minute assembly program, I burn between 200300 active calories (as reported by my Apple watch). When doing sets that last 30 minutes or longer, I burn more than

300 active calories. It’s hard not to notice that the busier I am with gigs, the more often my Apple watch is praising my “accomplishments” in “exercise”. Here is a short list of rational and irrational reasons for me qualifying as a professional athlete: I wear tennis shoes to work, like a professional athlete. I sweat through my clothes, like a professional athlete. I drink close to a gallon of water and one Gatorade a day, like a professional athlete. I’ve been given trophies for my accomplishments, like a professional athlete. Heck … There are even people in this world wearing shirts with my name and image on them, like a professional athlete. What more do you people need? I mean, I don’t get endorsement deals, and I am always one late payment from losing electricity in my house. But yinz guys… I sweat at my job! I’m a professional athlete, dang it! Aren’t I? Perhaps growing up in sportsobsessed Pittsburgh has me ﬁxated on this title. I’m totally cool being seen as an artist, don’t get it twisted. I’m just convinced the amount of energy that I put into a show is a form of cardio exercise. Therefore, if I get paid to perform said show, and using the substitution process learned in geometry class, then I am also a professional athlete. Guys, it’s math. Just ask Mr. Noll (he was my ninth-grade geometry teacher, and I’m pretty sure he’s on Facebook). Hut! Hut! Cream pie in the face!

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.FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 13.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY // INFO@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran blogger Ana-Sofia Cardelle writes candidly about her relationship with herself. She keeps us up to date with the ever-shifting self-images that float through her awareness. Here’s one of her bulletins: “Stage 1. me: I’m the cutest thing in the world. Stage 2. me, two seconds later: no, I’m a freaking goblin. Stage 3. me, two seconds after that: I’m the cutest goblin in the world.” I’m guessing that many of you Libras have reached the end of your own personal version of Stage 2. You’ve either already slipped into Stage 3, or soon will. No later than October 1, you’ll be preparing to glide back into Stage 1 again.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “There’s no such thing as love,” said Scorpio painter Pablo Picasso. “There are only proofs of love.” I’m tempted to believe that’s true, especially as I contemplate the current chapter of your life story. The evidence seems clear: You will thrive by engaging in practical demonstrations of how much you care. You’ll be wise to tangibly help and support and encourage and inspire everyone and everything you love. To do so will make you eligible for blessings that are, as of this moment, still hidden or unavailable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to a Pew Research Study, nearly 75 percent of Americans say they talk to God, but only 30 percent get a reply. I’m guessing the latter figure will rise dramatically for Sagittarian Americans in the next three weeks, however. Why? Because the astrological indicators suggest that authorities of all kinds will be more responsive than usual to Sagittarians of all nationalities. Help from higher powers is likely to be both more palpable and more forthcoming. Any communications you initiate with honchos, directors, and leaders have a better-than-normal chance of being well-received.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): One day in October 1926, author Virginia Woolf inscribed in her diary, “I am the usual battlefield of emotions.” It was a complaint, but also a brag. In fact, she drew on this constant turmoil to fuel her substantial output of creative writing. But the fact is that not all of us thrive on such ongoing uproar. As perversely glamorous and appealing as it might seem to certain people, many of us can do

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your keynote is the Japanese word shizuka. According to photographer Masao Yamamoto, it means “cleansed, pure, clear, and untainted.” One of his artistic practices is to wander around forests looking in the soil for “treasures” that emanate shizuka. So, in his definition, the term isn’t about being scrubbed or sanitized. Rather, he’s interested in pristine natural phenomena that are unspoiled by civilization. He regards them as food for his soul. I mention this, Virgo, because now is an excellent time for you to get big doses of people and places and things that are cleansed, pure, clear, and untainted. fine without it. According to my analysis, that will be true for you in the coming weeks. If you have a diary, you might justifiably write, “Hallelujah! I am NOT a battlefield of emotions right now!”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Anthropologist Margaret Mead had definite ideas about “the ways to get insight.” She named them as follows: “to study infants; to study animals; to study indigenous people; to be psychoanalyzed; to have a religious conversion and get over it; to have a psychotic episode and get over it.” I have my own list of ways to spur insight and inspiration, which includes: to do walking meditations in the woods on a regular basis, no matter what the weather; to engage in long, slow sex with a person you love; to spend a few hours reviewing in detail your entire life history; to dance to music you adore for as long as you can before you collapse from delighted exhaustion. What about you, Aquarius? What are your reliable ways to get insight? I suggest you engage in some of them, and also discover a new one. You’re in the Flood of Radical Fresh Insights Phase of your astrological cycle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stanley Kubrick made masterful films, but most of them bore me. I regard John Ashbery as a clever and innovative poet, but I’ve never been excited by his work. As for painter Mark Rothko, I

recognize his talent and intelligence, but his art leaves me empty. The music of Nora Jones is pretty and technically impeccable, but it doesn’t move me. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to make the kinds of fine distinctions I’m describing here. It will be important for you to be faithful to your subjective responses to things, even as you maintain an objective perspective about them and treat them with respect.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Anne Carson describes part of her creative process in this way: “Sometimes I dream a sentence and write it down. It’s usually nonsense, but sometimes it seems a key to another world.” I suspect you might be able to benefit from using a comparable trick in the coming days. That’s why you should monitor any odd dreams, seemingly irrational impulses, or weird fantasies that arise in you. Although they may not be of any practical value in themselves, they could spur a train of thought that leads you to interesting breakthroughs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The idea of liberation through the suppression of desire is the greatest foolishness ever conceived by the human mind,” wrote philosopher E. M. Cioran. I agree that trying to deny or stifle or ignore our desires can’t emancipate us. In fact, I’m inclined to believe that freedom is only possible

if we celebrate and honor our desires, marvel at their enigmas, and respect their power. Only then can we hope to refine them. Only then can we craft them into beautiful, useful forces that serve us rather than confuse and undermine us. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to engage in this spiritual practice, Taurus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck,” says the Dalai Lama. Ain’t that the truth! When I was 22 years old, there were two different women I desperately yearned for as if they were the Muse Queens of Heaven who would transform me into a great artist and quench my infinite passion. Fortunately, they both rejected me. They decisively set me free of my bondage to them. Later, when I was older and wiser, I realized that blending my fortunes with either of them would have led me away from my true destiny. I got lucky! In a similar but less melodramatic way, Gemini, I suspect you will also get lucky sometime soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’ts for Boys or Errors of Conduct Corrected was an advice book for boys published in 1902. Among many other strictures and warnings, it offered this advice: “Don’t giggle. For the love of decency, never giggle.” There was additional counsel in the same vein: “Don’t be noisy. The guffaw evinces less enjoyment than the quiet smile.” Another exhortation: “Don’t tease. Be witty, but impersonal.” In accordance with astrological omens, I hereby proclaim that all those instructions are utterly wrong for you right now. To sweetly align yourself with cosmic rhythms, you should giggle and guffaw and tease freely. If you’re witty — and I hope you will be — it’ll serve you well to be affectionate and personable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful,” writes designer John Maeda. “The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak up,” says artist Hans Hofmann. “Simplicity strips away the superfluous to reveal the essence,” declares a blogger named Cheo. I hope these quotes provide you with helpful pointers, Leo. You now have the opportunity to cultivate a masterful version of simplicity.

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HANGE IN Pittsburgh tends to elicit mixed reactions. Some mock and deride self-cheerleading. Some criticize the gentrification. Some are ambivalent. Some love it. Sure, Pittsburghers hold on hard to tradition, but renewal is a crucial part of the city’s character. Sometimes changes come in bursts, and sometimes they’re gradual. But they’re always happening. Riggs Lounge & Restaurant is a microcosm of Pittsburgh’s evolution. Occupying a small but prominent chunk of Brighton Road on the North Side, Riggs emits an old Pittsburgh aura palpable from blocks away. At ﬁrst look, the building seems a bit drab, but there’s real beauty in the utilitarian architecture and restrained, retro facade. Riggs won’t demand your attention from the outside, which is why it’s such a joy to discover what’s inside. After entering, it only takes a minute or two to realize why Riggs reﬂects the progress of Pittsburgh on a smaller scale. While the building’s exterior proclaims itself a dive bar, the interior doesn’t allow such an easy conclusion. The bar itself is edged in cushioning so lush, your elbows almost disappear when you lean in. Immaculate, inviting booths with gleaming tabletops and just-soft-enough seats form a neat row along the opposite wall. A few steps away, a remodeled backroom provides

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Of course, Riggs is still a classic neighborhood bar, and bits of welcome, unvarnished charm manage to peek through. Neon lights cast bright hues on the Formica. Handwritten signs offer the daily discounts. Packs of chips, nuts, and candy rest in formation on the back bar, awaiting deployment. A stalwart cigarette machine maintains its place of honor. Ceiling fans chop the lateafternoon sun sliding through a lone window. Regulars drop in and out; some for a single round, some for a session. It’s the sort of place where the love put into it is evident, expressed both in the physical space and the welcoming vibe extended to the patrons. The term “dive bar” is a misnomer here. There’s an ongoing rejuvenation occurring at Riggs, and it makes you aware of how ardently progress and history can coexist.

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.LITERATURE.

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OJE STAGE WAS working parttime at a bookstore in Rochester, N.Y., her existence supplemented by disability payments, when she finished her sixth novel. Five prior novels had been rejected or ignored by agents and publishers. Stage hoped Baby Teeth, a psychological thriller about a 7-year-old girl, unable or unwilling to speak and plotting to kill her stay-at-home mother, might draw interest from an indie publisher. It did more than that. Two days after a query, Stage heard from an agent. Four weeks after signing with Sara Bedingfield of the Levine Greenberg Rostan literary agency, Stage received a six-figure preemptive offer from St. Martin’s Press. “I wasn’t prepared for how quickly everything happened,” Stage says. “Everything was so shocking. My entire life has changed. Baby Teeth has been the miracle of my life.” Because of her contract, Stage was finally able to move back to Squirrel Hill, where she was raised. She’s no longer struggling financially. Whatever doubts she had about her abilities — Stage had moderate success as a screenwriter and playwright, including the play Monster, Follow featured contributor Rege Behe on Twitter @RegeBehe_exPTR

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staged by Pittsburgh’s Upstairs Theater in 1998 — have dissipated. “I’ve been writing for 30 years,” she says. “I didn’t expect to write something of mass appeal. I didn’t think that was what my creative aesthetic leaned towards.” Glowing reviews in Entertainment Weekly and The New York Times Book Review indicate Baby Teeth has potential to reach a wide audience. Stage has cre-

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ated one of the strangest and creepiest children’s characters in recent literature. Hanna is cunning beyond her years, trying to poison another child with paint,

inducing a classmate to bang his head against a wall, and channeling a young French girl from the 18th century who was burned at the stake for being a witch — all lessons for parents to limit internet access for very young children. “I consider Hanna the child of my heart,” Stage says. “People might think that makes me insane, but I, in fact, have tremendous empathy for her. She misinterprets so many things about the world. Part of it is her youth and naivete, and part of it is that she’s really mentally ill. The harder she tries to express herself, the worse her situation gets.” This book has been compared to William March’s novel The Bad Seed, which was made into a ﬁlm in 1956 starring Patty McCormack in the title role. But Stage wanted to go beyond a simplistic treatment and hold Hanna (and her parents) responsible for her actions, while also illuminating her skewed viewpoints. “I was trying to get behind her eyes to see how she sees the world, to see how she thinks, see how she could misinterpret something that an adult would understand in a different way,” Stage says. “I really liked the challenge of exploring how she could misinterpret things in so many different ways and working with her limitations of not only what she’s experienced in the world but of communicating.”

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BETWEEN THE LINES Poet Barbara Dahlberg certainly has a knack for catchy titles. This Regent Square resident’s debut collection is called Patsy Cline is on the Radio, conjuring the image of a lazy afternoon decades ago with “Crazy” softly playing in the background. Formerly an art teacher in the Pittsburgh Public School system, Dahlberg is a fellow with the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project and a member of the writing collective Madwomen in the Attic. Dahlberg will give a reading at City Books on Sat., Sept. 15. 7 p.m. Free. 908 Galveston Ave., North Side. citybookspgh.com/events/