This has been a great place to explore improv! The classes are typically only 4 weeks long which is…read morehonestly the perfect amount with busy schedules. We are able to learn so much in just 4 weeks and it is such a safe space to practice getting out of one's comfort zone. The instructors are all great! They primarily focus on long form but do also have short form classes too. They periodically host jams and shows as well. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to try out or continue their improv journey! They typically do try it out classes beforehand as well for a low stakes way to see if its something you want to jump into!

I loved it here and will definitely be back. It is fun, crafty, and a great evening of inexpensive…read moreentertainment. The improv actors are very skilled, and they seem to offer something different nearly every single weekend. The theater has a fun, indie feel to it. I have enjoyed this type of improv in many cities where I have lived and am glad to have something of this nature here in PGH.

CLO Academy is not wonderful. It is okay at best. There are many talented children, The teachers…read moreand staff "favor" certain children. It is very obvious to the parents and other children. Sometimes remarks/statements are very unprofessional when students are paying for private lessons. Would recommend for small children. There are excellent camps/Workshops in NY. Educate yourself on other opportunities in the Pittsburgh area.

I attended CLO while I was in high school, it was a very fun experience! I took a voice lesson…read moreclass and a acting class. Both of my teachers were great and I enjoyed taking their classes. I can not think of my voice instructor but I do remember my acting instructor and her name is Nancy Mimless. She was such a good teacher, she was very nice, and fun and really helped me to feel comfortable in front of the class when doing activities such as a monologue. I would definitely recommend CLO Academy to anyone interested in performing arts as a career in the future or really just for fun and to showcase your talent. It is a pretty expensive, but there is financial aid and can is doable.

For my first ever visit and show at the CLO, this was a great experience!…read more Walking into the theatre you immediately notice the intimate size room. Definitely big enough for a large group of tables, but close enough to the stage that you never feel like you have a bad seat in the house. The menu includes themed drinks and a range of food choices which you can order prior to showtime. The staff is friendly and attentive to the tables through the first part of the show. The show itself was exciting and tongue in cheek at times. The Altar Boyz brought energy and comedy to the room and kept everyone engaged - even bringing up an audience member for one of the numbers! Great reminder for me to never sit in the front! Haha I can't wait to come back to see another show soon! Thanks to Rachel and the CLO for another great event!

We visited the CLO for the first time this last week. I was very impressed with the facilities. I…read morereally like the set up with the tables, reminds me a little of the Improv design, except those tables were entirely too small for four people to actually eat at, so good thing we were just nibbling on the yummy Yelp snacks. I can't say enough about the show we saw, Judge Jackie Justice. I would go see this show again in the future it was that good and the CLO seemed to accommodate the backdrop for the show perfectly. The staff seemed very professional but also extremely on the slow side. We ordered some drinks right when we got there and we were 30 minutes early for the show. Well the drinks showed up about two minutes before the show and not all at the same time. I got mine while my H was still waiting for his. 30 minutes is really excessive to wait for a drink, and they weren't cheap so please don't make me wait so long to wet my whistle. Continued with the slower service the waiters waited until the end to hand out checks. I guess this was ok, but it seems like they should have handed those out 15-20 minutes before the show was over so people could square up and leave when the show was over, not wait for 15-20 minutes more to give your check with payment to the server so they can charge you. We thought we could go out to the bar and pay there. Well we were wrong. I actually ended up ordering another drink finished it and paid for that one at the bar before our waiter came to collect our tab. I think in the future my best bet maybe to just pay cash or order at the bar to begin with. Otherwise loved the place and look forward to coming back to see another great show!

My first visit to this annual event…read more Pros: Loved the multiple stages in close proximity to one another so that you could go from stage to stage for the next show lining up Loved that there were food trucks available near the stages Loved the music Loved easy access -- parked in 1st ave garage and took the "T" from there to Wood Street for free. Garage parking was a flat 5.00 fee. Easy to get in and out and plenty of parking available. Also, restrooms available in the garage. Cons: I didn't stay as long as I would have liked because maneuvering from one stage to the next was claustrophobic and dangerous because the sidewalks were nearly impassible. There were people's chairs on them plus venues had their tables and chairs on them, as well. Two way foot traffic was nearly impossible. So, I cried "Uncle" and we ended up at the Harris Theater to watch a wonderful foreign film.

What's better than a weekend full of upcoming and legendary Jazz musicians??? A FREE weekend full…read moreof upcoming and legendary Jazz musicians!!! Every June (or early July) for the last four years, Pittsburgh Jazz Live Fest has descended upon the 'Burgh. And, this year was the best so far! I was only able to make the second day this year. And, it was an awesome experience! My day began with a tribute to Dorothy Ashby concert, "Afro Harping", by the talented jazz harpist Brandee Younger. Moving on to a performance by the Messenger Legacy. Followed by an AMAZING concert by Gregory Porter. And, the last performance that I was able to catch was The Joe Locke Group - which was my favorite show of the day. Along with the awesome jazz performances came some pretty awesome food trucks and vendors! TGIFridays was there giving out free "samples" all day - like huge burger sliders and thirst quenching fruity drinks. Basically, if you hung around their truck, you could gorge yourself on free food all day. There were some really great area small businesses too, like Franktuary and BRGR, as well as the lesser known tea/popsicle vendors Healcrest Farms. That, and all of the regular area bars and restaurants like Seviche and Nine on Nine, etc, were hoppin'! I wish I would have been able to make Friday and Sunday, for events like the Jazz Bar Crawl (Friday) and a performance by multiple grammy award winner Dianne Reeves (Sunday)! Thankfully, there's always next year!

This festival rocks! Love the food and music. Allegheny Center Alliance Church sponsored the stage…read moreand had the food vendors for the Northside Stage 1. Urban Impact also had several kids performances on the stage. Very family friendly and a great production! The food was also great! Had ribs and all the fixings. Worth stopping by every year.

I love the Deutschtown Music Festival and it just keeps getting bigger every year. So many vendors…read morewith local foods and drinks and of course the performers. Local musicians performing on street stages and all over the area inside venues from neighborhood bars to stores, the Elks, The Priory and more. This is truly a festival that reflects the culture, art and music that Pittsburgh has to offer.

Bob Seagrif's stage offers theather patrons a unique form of theater that emphasizes the intimate…read morerelationship between actors and their audience. Creating an intimate Theractic mood with a immersive vibe within performances. Wether it is radio shows murder mysteries or unique productions. Unlike traditional stage theathers their blackbox stage gives theather goers heightened senses of realism creating an exciting and dynamic storytelling form captivating both actors & audiences imaginations. Attributions making this theather amazing enhancing theather goers experience is their modest sound & lighting system. Contributing towards overall atmosphere and performance impact. Being a murder mystery fan & attending similar shows at other unconventional venues. My first performance here attending as a patron was A Killing in Kilts. The whole performance gave me an immersive experience putting me within that story giving me that feeling being there witnessing it firsthand compared to sitting at some restaurant or banquet room. Past involvement with radio shows have been awesome. Audiences & myself felt transported into radios golden age. Patrons felt like they were performing their role as a live studio audience being present within a radio studio as actors performed their characters while audiences in attendance played their parts well applauding laughing & other reactions towards scenes. Overall authenticity with shows performed here previously always capturing realism. Sound & tec. does excellent work ensuring your experience is awesome. Seating arrangement available here is excellent providing wonderful stage views within. Seat design isn't perfect so my recommendation would be bring a comfortable seat cushion & sit in comfort. Concession selection is simplistic have limited snack & drink options consisting of chips candy soda & water at cheap modest prices. Like their snacks their tickets are also cheap. It's good news for church groups & organizations wishing to offer cheap quality entertainment for their group. A convenient Ticket purchasing option offered is having QR Code available on flyers or online making ticket purchases hassle free.  Be sure to like on FB & Tell A Friend. https://www.facebook.co/RACTTheatreProductions Website: https://www.ractproductions.com/

Swing City is a swing dancing club that goes on every Saturday night in Squirrel Hill and has been…read morefor many years. Its in a school/community center, on the top floor in the gymnasium and generally has DJ'd nights, occasionally live bands. Open to all ages with a cover charge at the door, cash only. There are water fountains and usually a snack table for a small extra fee. The crowd can be very diverse in ages, from young high school students to elderly adults well into their 70s and the amount of people can be really hit or miss. If you are looking for nights where you have more advanced dancers and a bigger crowd, make sure to go on nights where there is a live band playing or when there is a workshop during the weekend in town. For the most part, you will see east coast swing dancers, the occasional lindy hopper and the even more rare advanced dancers. There is a beginner lesson for an hour before the dance starts and you do not need a partner to go to the lesson or the dance, although it can be more fun if you bring someone you already know. The dress code is very casual. There is a small private lot, but otherwise, it is street parking only in a residential area, so it can be difficult to find parking if you show up past 10pm. Have fun!

If you're looking for good, wholesome fun in the city, Swing City is the place to go. Even if you…read moreare not a dancer or terribly comfortable in a social setting, you will gain confidence after the hour-long beginner's lesson before the night starts. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet people of all ages without the awkward silence. Anyone who is willing to get themselves into the door and on to the dance floor is sure to have a good time. Admittedly, the most fun can be had on nights with a live band, but even the DJed dances are enjoyable. Regardless, you'll find a mix of beginners to very advanced dancers and everyone is encouraged to dance with all. If you're looking for something unique, try Vintage Night (the first Saturday of the month) and dress in your zoot suites and twirly skirts. Otherwise, the dress code is very casual but be sure to wear comfortable shoes that can slide easily on the dance floor. There is a cover charge, cash only. Snacks can be purchased with a small donation. Parking is limited on the residential street, but usually still available if you arrive for the lesson. Those who are lucky enough to celebrate their birthday at Swing City will have their own special dance and be whisked around the floor by some of the top dancers in the city. (This made for an incredibly memorable and fantastic 24th birthday!) I would highly recommend Swing City to anyone!

Love this place. Solid community theater with fun shows. If you like theater, come see them, or…read moreaudition!

Have enjoyed many shows here. Rob Hockenberry one of the directors does an amazing job at…read moredirecting! Thank you for our community theater..it"s a gem I hope we always have!