Holidays

Lumaze Pittsburgh

Know before you go: Lumaze Christmas Lights in the Strip District

By Lindsay Patross | December 3, 2019

Is a visit to Lumaze worth the trip? We’ve got all the details on tickets, parking, who should go and where to grab a beer before or after your visit. 

Six of our favorite Pittsburgh Thanksgiving Beers

By Aadam Soorma | November 26, 2019

Looking to snag some local beer to take home for Turkey Day? We rounded up our favorite Pittsburgh carry-out options into a handy guide.

Shopping for unique NOLA Christmas gifts? Geaux local!

By Mary Staes | November 26, 2019

We know it’s tempting to go to big box retailers and sites for your gifts, but there are plenty of amazing gift ideas from local shops and entrepreneurs.

Photo Essay: Light Up Night 2019

By Aadam Soorma | November 25, 2019

Take a peek at our 18 favorite photos from Light Up Night in downtown Pittsburgh. Photos by Julie Kahlbaugh.

For the first time in decades, Chocolate Santa not taking photos for 2019 Christmas

By Mary Staes | November 25, 2019

Fred Parker, known to many across New Orleans as Chocolate Santa or the 7th Ward Santa, has been posing for photos for generations.

Chrismukkah Galley in Bakery Square

Take a Look Inside Chrismukkah Galley – A Popup Bar in Bakery Square

By Lindsay Patross | November 22, 2019

Chrismukkah Galley in Bakery Square plans to donate 50% of all proceeds to Tree of Life and East Liberty Presbyterian Church. You can visit the pop-up until December 30.

Guide to all of the holiday performances in Pittsburgh this year

By Lindsay Patross | November 20, 2019

From the classic Nutcracker ballet to the soon-to-be-new classic Yinzer Yuletide with Rick Sebak, there is a holiday event for everyone. We’ve put together a guide to every holiday performance in Pittsburgh this year. 

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | November 20, 2019

Those who love Thanksgiving tend to love it because it’s an opportunity to gather with our family and/or neighbors over an incredible meal. Those who love New Orleans tend to love it because — well, gathering over great food is basically what we do everyday, Thanksgiving or not!

Holiday Market in Pittsburgh

Guide to Every Holiday Market in Pittsburgh

By Emma Diehl | November 7, 2019

We’ve put together a guide to every holiday market in Pittsburgh so you can shop local for everyone on your list. 

PICS: Parade cancellation didn’t stop Halloween in the French Quarter

By Matthew Hinton | November 4, 2019

Due to a more than five times increase for an NOPD parade permit, the price set by the City of New Orleans, Molly’s at the Market 24th Annual Monaghan Halloween parade was cancelled, but people still came to party in the French Quarter.