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🎸Club Cafe makes a comeback
April 29, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
👋 Hey there!
Do you love weird Pittsburgh history? We’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the Heinz History Center, so you can check out their brand-new Hidden History exhibit 👀 (There are SO MANY gems from iconic Pittsburgh spots like Kaufmann’s, The Original Hotdog Shop, Kennywood, and more!)
- This contest is exclusive to Neighbors in our City Cast Pittsburgh membership program.
- If you're already a Neighbor, thank you for your support! You've been entered for a chance to win.
- If you're not yet a Neighbor, sign up today!
🎉 This contest officially ends at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
What's CITY Talking About?
🐧 Coach Sullivan Leaves the Pens
After nearly a decade as head coach, Mike Sullivan and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. Sullivan led the Pens to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017 — and has racked up more wins than any coach in the Penguins’ history. [TribLive]
- 🏒 Sullivan still had time on his contract. What happened? [The Athletic]
🎶 Club Cafe Makes a Comeback
Live music fans were sad to lose this South Side gem when it closed last year — but now it’s being resurrected! Local entertainment firm Keystone Artist Connect bought the Pittsburgh institution and plans to reopen it sometime this summer. This time, it’ll be a club and a cafe. [NEXTpittsburgh]
🌈 👀 Liberation Versus Lip Services
QBurgh called Republican mayoral candidate Thomas West "a pink-tinted version of the same old right-wing agenda" in its analysis of West's agenda, highlighted this week on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast. [QBurgh]
- 🎙️ In his own words: Hear how West said he'd approach the city's biggest challenges and opportunities. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
🍓 Pgh Preps for Farmers Market Season
Farmers markets are about to crop up all over town, and we want to help you make the most of the season! Ever wonder if it's appropriate to haggle? Or ask a vendor for recipes? Host Megan Harris took all of your burning etiquette questions to Christina Howell, executive director of the Bloomfield Development Corporation. [City Cast Pittsburgh / Visit Pittsburgh]
- 🧺 The Bloomfield Saturday Market returns this weekend, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Where Is It?
Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you find this ornamental horse?
🌟 Congrats to Joann A. and Wren K. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️
Find these mushrooms covered in colorful slime at Liberty Avenue and State Way in Bloomfield — outside Nothingman (formerly Station). Stop in for creamy pasta dishes, meaty handhelds, and BOGO wing nights 🍔
Speaking of slime, did you know that slime mold grows in our Appalachian forests?
👀 Looking for more to see and do?
- 🍄 Dig into our beginners guide to foraging for mushrooms.
- 🌳 Do your part to keep our green spaces beautiful.
- 🛍️ Get a gift for mom (or anyone) at these local shops.
- 📺 Watch “The Pitt” with the City Cast Pittsburgh team.
- 🎭 Visit the Hill to honor August Wilson’s birthday month.
- 💡 Try your luck with our latest Pittsburgh Pop Quiz.
What To Do
Tuesday, April 29
- 📣 Save Our Service Rally with Pghers for Public Transit (Downtown)
- 🎤 Poetry Grand Slam at City of Asylum (Mexican War Streets)
- 🌊 Spring Stream Sweep with Upstream PGH (Squirrel Hill)
- 🍅 Sauce Making Class at Enrico Biscotti (Strip District)
- 🥒 You Can Pickle That! with Community Cultures (Larimer)
- 🛼 PGH SK8 School at YMCA (Homewood Brushton)
- 🏘️ City in the Streets with Mayor Ed Gainey (Perry South)
Wednesday, April 30
- 🌶️ Cooking with Kimchi at East End Food Co-op (Point Breeze)
- 🌉 Beyond the Bridge at August Wilson Center (Downtown)
- 🥂 Collab Cocktail Party at Bar Botanico (Lawrenceville)
- 📣 Public Forum on Pgh’s 2050 Plan (Allegheny West)
Thursday, May 1
- ☀️ Summer Yoga at the Millvale Community Library (Millvale)
- 🛠️ May Day Rally at U.S. Steel Headquarters (Downtown)
- 🪩 Transformations Ball at O’Reilly Theater (Downtown)
- 🍷 Dine, Wine & Live Jazz at Con Alma (Downtown)
- 🎤 Made in America: Damon Young at Greer Cabaret (Downtown)
- 🎷 Jazz Poetry Month at City of Asylum (Mexican War Streets) — through May 22
- 🎵 Waitress with Pittsburgh Musical Theater (West End) — through May 25
- 🌟 Star Wars Drag Bingo at Space Bar (Downtown)
- 🖼️ Fusion 10th Anniversary Art Show (Allegheny Center)
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🌟 Whoa, yinz are the best!!!
Thanks to Tina G., Ellen R., Evan R., Kristen T., Abha V., Susan H., Jerica B., Isha P., and Eugenie S. for becoming City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors.
This note from Isha has me feeling warm and fuzzy 💛
“I am new to the city, and City Cast Pittsburgh has been absolutely invaluable to me during this adjustment period. It is clear how passionate Francesca and the entire team are about this city. City Cast has been a huge reason this city is starting to feel like home for a newcomer like me.”
🥹 With happy tears,
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