concerts Archives - The Pitt News

‘Be Gay [Do Crime]’ concert series spotlights drag as an art form

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • February 12, 2023

Patrick Mayoral performs as Miss Demeanor in their drag concert series “Be Gay [Do Crime].” The show features a myriad of drag performers across Pittsburgh. The last concert took place on Friday at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale.

Opinion | COVID-19 ruined concert culture

By Rachel Soloff, Opinions Editor • December 2, 2022

COVID-19 has ruined concert etiquette, how you buy tickets and relationships between artists and their fans.

‘You got a building named after a MILF?’: Yung Gravy expresses Pitt pride at Fall Fest

By Tanya Babbar, For The Pitt News • October 17, 2022

Pitt joined Yung Gravy’s “gravy train” as hundreds of students watched him kiss the Cathedral of Learning on an onstage screen during Fall Fest on Sunday, calling it a “MILF.”

Editorial | The top 7 best things about staying in Oakland for the summer

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 24, 2022

Here are the best parts about staying near campus over the summer.

Opinion | There’s nothing like live music

By Rachel Soloff, Opinions Editor • March 15, 2022

There is no other experience like seeing your favorite musician or band live, and we need to preserve this — particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pitt Symphony Orchestra returns to in-person concerts for the holidays

By Thomas Schmidt, For The Pitt News • November 18, 2021

The Pitt Symphony Orchestra has been performing digitally ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, but they’re finally returning to in-person performances and practices.

Editorial | Those responsible for the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival need to be held accountable

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 8, 2021

The death of eight people is absolutely inexcusable and steps must be taken to prevent events like this from becoming unsafe.

Students return to in-person concerts despite pandemic uncertainty

By Darin Fields, For The Pitt News • September 19, 2021

As concerts and other live performances have begun to return, one question lingers in the air — is the risk of exposure worth the experience? For Pitt students, there is a common feeling of cautious excitement about the return of concerts.

What to do this summer: local events

By TPN Staff • May 29, 2017

June 9 through 11: Steel City Comic Con — Special Horror Fan Edition at Monroeville Convention Center 10 and 11: Pridefest in Downtown 11: EQT Equality March in Downtown 16: Urban Garden...

Bigelow Bash preview

By Caoline Bourque / Staff Writer • April 5, 2017

Acrobats will juggle and flip alongside musicians and food truck vendors on Bigelow Boulevard Sunday as crowds take over the street at Bigelow Bash. Bigelow Boulevard will transform into a festival...