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Suzanne Westenhoefer and Chrissy Costa are comedians. They don’t want to be labeled solely as female comedians or gay comedians. They are simply comedians. They’ll perform in Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cake Pittsburgh nightclub in the Strip District. The event is called “An Evening of Laughing and Dancing...

It’s the first weekend of fall and the final weekend of September — which means the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race is here. If you aren’t one of the thousands running, there are still plenty of things to do. Go for a run The 42nd annual Richard...

For 35 years, Seven Springs Mountain Resort has been celebrating the season of Jack Frost, pumpkins, hearty fare and Halloween. Autumnfest returns this year for four weekends, beginning on Sept. 28-29 and concluding Oct. 19-20, with food and entertainment centering on the season. The weekends feature more than 80 artisans...

Thursday Sept. 26 Black Violin, with string instrumentalists Kev Marcus and Wil B, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org Friday Sept. 27 “Art Show @Pitt-Greensburg,” Millstein Library, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Through Oct. 10. 724-836-7496 or greensburg.pitt.edu/art-show “Factory Installed 2019,” eight solo exhibitions by artists from around the world,...

A screening of artist John Van Hamersveld’s short documentary film, “Crazy World Ain’t It,” will be part of an upcoming event with the artist at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. “In Conversation: John Van Hamersveld” is planned for 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Greensburg museum. Along with the...

Just like a lot of other comedians, Tony “T-Robe” Roberson stays away from politics in his routines. He says he wants to give listeners a brief respite from some of the grim realities of life, and he doesn’t want to be a divisive force. But that doesn’t mean he sugar-coats...

When darkness falls, even small towns that appear innocent by day can seem intimidating, full of shadows, dark alleyways, deserted streets. Everyone remembers Haddonfield, right? With Halloween approaching and imaginations heightening, the Scottdale Historical Society is planning “scary walking tours” in the borough. The tours are set for 8 p.m....

NEW YORK — It’s no joker. The night is lighting up Saturday around the world with the famous bat signal to mark a special anniversary for Batman. DC Comics is carrying off a celebration of Batman Day to mark the 80th anniversary of the appearance of crimefighter Bruce Wayne and...

Penn Township’s fall festival kicked off Friday at the township’s municipal park in Harrison City and continues through the weekend. It includes a parade, food, Zambelli fireworks, carnival rides, craft vendors and entertainment. Various food booths will be open on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m.; on Saturday from noon...

Welcome fall with the Gallery Crawl. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s quarterly event showcasing the city’s cultural district is from 5:30-10 p.m. Sept. 27. There will be more than 30 stops at indoor and outdoor locations as well as public art places. Highlights include visual arts such as “Boat Trip,” which...

As part of Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, Carnegie Mellon University’s English department is partnering with the ACLU and the Book Fairies of Pennsylvania to shed light on the topic of book banning. The Book Fairies share the joy of reading by leaving their books in public places to be...

Ligonier Country Market will offer several special features during its 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 event. Music will be provided by The Cash Out Show, a trio paying tribute to Johnny Cash. A local artist demonstration will give a preview of the same-day Ligonier Art Walk, held in town...

Frank Santoro, a comics creator of international stature, has a new graphic novel set in the Swissvale neighborhood where he grew up, entitled “Pittsburgh.” The book — first published in France, now in the U.S. by New York Review Comics — is a family saga chronicling the relationship of his...

Summer officially ends this weekend. Say farewell in Pittsburgh by enjoying some pierogies, listening to blues music or visiting the birds. Here’s what’s going on: Potato and cheese and more The annual Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin is Sunday. This will be the third year the...

Oktoberfest returns to Idlewild & SoakZone Sept. 21-22 with a full slate of authentic German food, bands, singers and dancers. All ethnic food service and entertainment will take place in Pavilion D-2 at the Ligonier Township park. On Sept. 21, The Barons will perform noon-4 p.m. Now in their 33rd...

Thursday Sept. 19 “Continuum: Aspen Mays + Dionne Lee,” Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh. Through Oct. 26. 412-431-1810 or silvereye.org Piff the Magic Dragon, comedian and magician, Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Munhall. 877-987-6487 or librarymusichall.com Friday Sept. 20 Joe Garuccio, Lounge at LeMont, Mount Washington. 412-431-3100 or lemontpittsburgh.com...

All aboard for the Derry Railroad Festival! Modern-day hobos, train enthusiasts and fun-seekers alike will find something of interest when the annual event chugs into town, celebrating the small borough’s heyday as Derry Station, a Pennsylvania Railroad hub. The street festival portion of the event will take place in downtown...

There’ll be plenty of power-driven action the weekend of Sept. 20-21 at Westmoreland Fairgrounds. Even the kids can get in on the fun during the Power Wheels division of the Demolition Derby Sept. 21. Young racers won’t need a pit pass or an entry fee to register and gain access...

Attracting people to a brick-and-mortar art gallery can be a challenge, so Chelsea Schilling decided to take her show on the road. Every few weeks, she rounds up about a dozen or so local creatives, rents a 20-foot U-Haul truck, parks it outside of an area business and invites folks...