Pittsburgh 2023-24

Restaurants

The Commoner

Hip gastropub serving farm-to-table eats alongside draft beer, wine & cocktails.

620 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: (412) 230-4800 | Web: thecommonerpgh.com

Tako

Lively, stylish taqueria with sidewalk seating serving inventive Mexican street food.

214 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: (412) 471-8256 | Web: takopgh.com

Eleven

Glitzy, stylish restaurant with modern, refined American fare plus cocktails & a separate bar menu.

1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: (412) 201-5656 | Web: opentable.com/eleven

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Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

Relaxed Italian eatery for locally sourced pasta dishes & ovenfired pizzas paired with tap beers.

139 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

501 Grant St Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

The Eagle

Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.

737 Penn Ave Space 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Bakersfield

Tacos & a few other Mexican dishes are delivered in an upbeat, margarita-fueled atmosphere.

940 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Kaya

Eclectic island eats including conch fritters, jerk chicken & more served amidst dramatic lighting.

2000 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Casbah

Mediterranean eatery & wine bar has a modern space with Art Deco flair, colorful lights & a patio.

229 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Gaucho Parrilla

Argentina

Cheery Argentinian haunt with patio seating preparing woodfire-grilled meats, plus salads & sides.

146 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Altius

This modern outpost for upscale New American dishes & craft cocktails offers scenic city views.

1230 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

AUG 26

Pittsburgh Taco Festival

The Pittsburgh Taco Festival is an annual food festival aimed at celebrating (and eating) TACOS, as well as supporting and raising funds and awareness for the city’s Latin-American community. This special event has an incredible line up of 25+ of the best food vendors, and tons of live entertainment and family-friendly fun in the historic Strip District. Learn more at pghtacofest.com.

SEP 9

Beaver Wine Festival

Visit downtown Beaver to sample and taste hundreds of wines from 10+ wineries. Your ticket provides you with a tasting glass, a tote bag, and new and exclusive giveaways. Purchase your tickets early and taste samples from 3pm - 7pm. Must be 21+ to attend. Learn more at beaverpa.us.

SEP 16

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Join us September 16-18, for the 12th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival presented by Citizens Bank, when Downtown Pittsburgh is transformed into a huge jazz club complete with jam sessions, beer gardens, and concerts that will keep you vibing all weekend long. With laid-back and intimate settings for some of the most highly anticipated Pittsburgh jazz performances of the year, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Learn more at pittsburghjazzfest.org.

SEP 30

Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2023

PGX is a gaming community event in the steel city, offering live music, entertainment, tabletop gaming, video gaming, vendors, and panels. Cosplayers can showcase their costumes, while gamers can participate in various games. Learn more at pghretrogaming.com.

OCT 1

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival

“Willkommen”(a Hearty Welcome), our village is hosting King Henry and Queen Anne in an Oktoberfest celebration and a farewell to the season. Tantalize your taste buds with traditional German favorites such as bratwurst and pretzels! Music, dancing, lederhosen and tavern wenches will delight one and all with a fun filled taste of Bavaria. Come eat, drink, and make merry with us at the castle! Visit pittsburghrenfest.com.

NOV 17

Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular

This outstanding shopping event features over 250 indoor booths of arts, crafts & pre-packaged foods in two huge exhibit halls! Whether you are looking for new decor items for the holidays or you are ready to start (or finish!) your Christmas shopping, you are sure to find something to suit your style and budget! Learn more at familyfestivals.com.

DEC 10

Annual Holiday Party of Pittsburgh Vegan Expo

Enjoy the Winter festivities and holiday gift market with holiday foods, desserts, beer, activities and entertainment. We’re excited for another annual vegan gingerbread house competition along with Yule & Christmas bellydance performances. Learn more at pittsburghvegan.com.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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Oct 14-15

Monster Pumpkin Festival

Come out again this year for all the amazing pumpkin festivities and get restocked on the pickles you love the most! Learn more at thetravelingpicklejar.com.

Oct 21

Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival

The Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival is a celebration of all things coffee and chocolate related… and then some! Attendees will sample a variety of coffee roasts and styles, along with a multitude of decadent chocolate-themed sweets from local and surrounding area businesses. Join local coffee shops, gourmet roasters, artisan chocolatiers, bakeries, wineries, distilleries and more. Explore additional exhibitors and their products and purchase items to take home.

JAN 13 2024

Wick Monet International Film Festival

The Wick Monet Film Festival is an international short film festival that takes place at the historic Hollywood Theater in the heart of the city of Pittsburgh. At Wick Monet, we create art for the sake of art and we

EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control

weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short.

InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when

suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

PGH EQUALITY CENTER

PGH Equality Center serves as a bridge that promotes education, advocacy, and social justice for all LGBTQIA+ people and allies in Western Pennsylvania.

PGHEQUALITYCENTER.ORG | (412) 422-0114

PFLAG PITTSBURGH

Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people. PFLAGPGH.ORG | (412) 833-4556

PERSAD CENTER

Persad Center is a human service organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) communities and the HIV/AIDS communities. We serve our target populations and their loved ones, cradle to grave, across western Pennsylvania.

PERSADCENTER.ORG | (412) 441-9786

DREAMS OF HOPE

Through the power of the arts, Dreams of Hope provides the region’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, and allied (LGBTQA+) youth a welcoming environment to grow in confidence, express themselves, and develop as leaders. DREAMSOFHOPE.ORG | (412) 361-2065

TUE T STUDIOS

Celebrating queer people of color through creative art, community health, and social activism. All of the revenue from sales of our merchandise are invested back into the LGBTQIA+ communities of color in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

TRUETPGH.COM | (412) 291-8196

SISTERS PGH

SisTers PGH is a BLACK and TRANS-led non-profit organization which serves POC, trans, and nonbinary people. SisTers PGH Staff as a majority are trans/nonbinary and here to provide safe and supportive services that meet the needs of all of those trans folks that visit our center. sisterspgh.org | (412) 297-0548

EVENTS

support those who appreciate its place and power. We want to highlight up-and-coming filmmakers and give them a platform for them to speak and promote their work. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

MAR TBD 2024

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Whether you’re Irish or not, you’ll want to join the fun in Downtown Pittsburgh. Get ready to pull out your green and celebrate Ireland’s patron saint at one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the US. Learn more at pittsburghstpatricksdayparade.com.

Mar 15-17 2024

Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Spring Fever Festival

A chance to explore the latest in arts, crafts, and gifts. . Attendees will be able to discover unique and creative items, and to connect with the artists and artisans who make them. Visit boothsquare.com.

MAY 25 2024

WonderWorks Festival

WonderWorks is a weekend music, arts and culinary festival on May 2526, 2024 featuring multiple stages of contemporary concerts and events including art, activities for all ages, adventure, education and superior food offerings. Learn more at wonderworksfest.com.

JUN 1 2024

2024 Pittsburgh Pride Festival

The second day of the 51st celebration of Pride kicks off on Sat June 1st at 11am at Allegheny Commons West Park, Behind the Aviary. Come check out the festival and then go line up for our march and parade with floats and cars and more! Learn more at allevents.in.

JUL 4 2024

Flashes of Freedom Fourth of July Celebration

The City of Pittsburgh’s Independence Day celebration returns to the Point on July 4th! Enjoy a family-style picnic at historic Point State