Festivals

Pumpkins at Soergel Orchards

10 Activities to do this fall in Pittsburgh (at a distance)

By Carly Luitgaarden | October 23, 2020

Among the pumpkins to pick and local ciders to drink – there are a handful of other Pittsburgh fall activities we’ve rounded up into this handy guide.

Pittsburgh Pickle Gifts

The best Pittsburgh pickle gifts from local artists 

By Lindsay Patross | July 28, 2020

From pickle prints to pickle ornaments to pickle cat toys, here are our favorite pickle items from Pittsburgh artists.

Essence Festival of Culture 2020 goes virtual for two-weekends

By Clint Durrett | June 30, 2020

One of the biggest festivals in New Orleans has gone virtual for 2020.

Pittsburgh summer podcast

Podcasts for your Fourth of July weekend

By Stephanie Brea | June 6, 2020

We’re headed into another long weekend, so here’s some podcast episodes you might have missed. Press play for interviews about getting outdoors, enjoying your backyard, and exploring our city.

PICS: Residents make the most of Jazz Festing from home

By Michael DeMocker | April 27, 2020

Despite the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Jazz Fest must go on! Residents made the most of the first weekend of Jazz Fest as WWOZ-FM presented “Fest in Place,” a virtual fest of sorts as the station played archival performances from previous Jazz Fests during the same hours the stages would have been open at the Fairgrounds. 

Missing your Jazz Fest food favorites? Here’s where you can get them

By Mary Staes | April 23, 2020

Thanks to WWOZ-FM, we’re having a great time Festing in Place, but part of the Jazz Fest experience is the food. No worries, we’ve got you covered!

WWOZ presents ‘Festing In Place’ after Jazz Fest’s COVID-19 cancellation

By Mary Staes | April 17, 2020

Don’t put those festival chairs and flags up just yet! WWOZ-FM is presenting “Festing In Place: An On-Air Festival” — a virtual Jazz Fest of sorts. 

Erin Go Bragh! 12 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2020 in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | March 9, 2020

The Irish have played a huge part in building this city: by 1850, between 20% and 25% of the city was Irish!

New Orleans’ second 5o420 Cannabis Fest grows to bigger venue

By Steven Melendez | March 6, 2020

No. Marijuana is not legal for recreational use in Louisiana. This fest is about advocacy and change.

Photos: Rex reigns over Mardi Gras 2020 with theme of ‘Omens and Auguries’

By Michael DeMocker | February 26, 2020

Hail Rex!