My girlfriend has attended 3 different painting classes here and has had a blast each time. She…read moreenjoys the painting portion of it but you don't have to be artistic to go. There is a BYOB option and if you plan to drink you are required to sign a form that says they didn't give you the alcohol. Most people bring wine, however you can bring beer, mixed drinks, or non-alcoholic beverages. They provide cork screws and plastic cups in addition to everything that you need to paint. Food is also allowed, however space is limited and there is not a lot of table space after canvases, paint brushes, and paint are all laid out. The reason that they received a 4 out of 5 rather than a 5 is because the instructors are really a hit or miss. While all of them do display artistic abilities, some are just better teachers than others are. If you find an instructor that you like, try to stick with them when you sign up for classes online.

I want to first note that Corks and Canvases has two locations, one in Murrysville and one on Main…read moreStreet in Irwin. This review is of the Irwin location....and is long past due! My sister-in-law has been wanting to try one of these painting classes and I saw that they had just opened a new place in Irwin. So, we decided to check it out. The class was on a Friday night in June and was supposed to be from 7-9pm. The class was nearly full....since there were several small groups of ladies, as well as a bridal party of about 10. Luckily, we got there before most people and were able to get seats up front. This is a BYOB event, and it appeared mostly everyone (including us) brought a bottle of wine (or several) and snacks. The instructor was very nice. At the beginning, she gave us her credentials so we knew she was an actual painter with experience and not just someone they pulled off the street. She reviewed what we were going to paint and went at a nice pace. Actually, probably a little slow for me but it's better than her rushing through. She also gave us free reign and "artistic liberties", so the paintings didn't all have to look exactly alike. It was a fun event and I would love to go again. Biggest pro...the class was only $20! And I've seen other places as high as $35 or $40. The only reason I didn't give this event 5 stars is the following: It was waaayyy too long. Supposed to be over at 9pm; we didn't leave until well after 10:30. The biggest cause for this was when we got there at around ten minutes til seven, the instructor was just starting to set up. She did state that she had everything set up, but then a last-minute birthday party booked, so they had torn all of her things down, and she had to get them all back out. Not very professional of the company. We didn't really get started until about 7:35-ish. Plus, with a big class and people asking her questions, I think it just took longer than anticipated. Also, it was a bit unorganized, which I do give leniency to since it's a new gig. I signed the two of us up online and also paid online. But, really, how was the instructor to know? We could have just strolled in from the street and said we paid. The site offered no receipt or confirmation number to take with you to the event. I asked the instructor if she received our payment, and she stated that she gets paid from the company, and frankly has no idea who paid and who didn't. Overall, a fun night out. Would go again!

Went for karting. A little disorganized but in the end the racing was as expected. I suspect our…read moreexperience was somewhat better than usual as we were there as a large group. The karts are a bit of a problem if you are tall in that it is impossible to keep your left foot away from the brake pedal. This makes it a frustrating drive. Their pizza was very good which was totally unexpected. Not a place I normally would go to for food.

Fun for the whole family! Great time! The facility is clean, staff is helpful and friendly, they…read morework great with the kids. It's located at the Monroeville Mall annex. The prices can are a little expensive but we did use Groupon to save some money. Other than the cool race track they also have axe throwing, a break room to get out some frustration while smashing glasses. Some of the video games dispense tickets for rewards like Chuck E. Cheese's. and Dave & Busters. There's and a bar with cold soft drinks and's some adult beverages . The bar food, choices are limited but some items include, pretzels, nachos, quesadillas, boneless wings and pizza, which actually looked really good! Note: NO DRINKS BEFORE BREAK ROOM & 2 Drink MAX for race track. Even if you're only watching the kids it is so fun and entertaining. Looking forward to returning again soon. Fun for all ages! Highly recommended!! A must try for the adrenaline junkies or the average person looking for something fun & different to do with friends and family.

The Space Upstairs is a loft space above Construction Junction that is home to the (post)modern…read morejazz dance company The Pillow Project. The door is next to Creative Reuse's on N Lexington Avenue. On the second Saturday of every month, the Pillow Project invites people to come and enjoy a lounge atmosphere of dance, live jazz music, and performances involving mixed-media. Alongside that, the space is used for many other events as well, each group giving it its own special charm. I've seen classes, clothing drives, photoshoots, and many other types of events use the loft. The space itself is gorgeous, with the modern coolness you'd expect from a loft belonging to a performance art troupe, combined with the history of Pittsburgh - since it is attached to Construction Junction, you can be sure that just about everything up here has been repurposed. The large windows let tons of natural light in, and the hardwood floors are gorgeous. Scattered over the space there are a few extremely unique pieces of art including a busted up mattress hanging on the wall and a laptop with a tree growing out of it. There is a large bar off to one side infront of two small openings that look down over Construction Junction. Old couches and tables are scattered throughout the space for seating and a small raised platform, infront of the multimedia control center, is also sometimes used for seating. The only problem with the space is that it is somewhat of a weather permitting space - You really feel it in here when it's hot or cold outside. There are huge heaters on the ceiling for the winter but they're very uneven, so beneath them it's burning, and not too far away it's cold again. But that's what you get when you're in such an old building, it's a really minor complaint. There is also a small waiting area downstairs right inside the door. So if you're looking to catch a cool performance, come on the second Saturday of any month and check it out. If you're looking for a neat event space, be sure to ask the Pillow Project for details. And now I can finally check in to the right place

The space upstairs is a unique venue for music, art, and dance. I have been coming to the Second…read moreSaturdays events for years and have never been disappointed. The people at the events are the welcoming and creative. I love being there and highly recommend any event that happens there.

I have been here twice AND have interacted with Velda and Mr. Arm outside of their tour. I just…read morelove these people and the wacky maximalism they're living in. Velda is a superb tour guide. Be sure to give them a donation (suggested $20 for the hour) or alcohol or some weird oddity if you go! They have events like movie nights that I would love to attend. Many great dead things are waiting to meet you at the Trundle Manor. Parking on the street!

This was the coolest place ever. We had a group of eight people and came hear to see all the…read moreoddities. If you are into Steam Punk, this is a definite must go. All they ask for is a donation of liquor or cash contribution-$20. If you are with a large group, I would suggest doubling the contribution, since it is really such a cool experience and I love supporting local artists. Everyone in our group were in awe of all the taxidermy and the creativity of the house. The tour is private and the couple who owns Trundle Manor limits the tour to eight people maximum. Can't really explain it, except something like the Adams Family meets Steam Punk. Great experience and thank you Velda for allowing us to your your home and giving us the narration.

We went to a class they held there --- it was the folks that own muddy waters oyster bar teaching a…read moreclass on how to shuck oysters. It was SO much fun. We learned a ton and now know how to shuck oysters. The space is gorgeous and they have a cute gift shop plus a lot of sample granite/quartz/butcher block, since that is Vangura's main business. The venue did not try to push sales of their products at all. We were there for the event and it was fantastic. It is BYOB as well. We will be signing up for future classes. Thank you to everyone involved

Vangura and The Kitchen by Vangura are absolutely gorgeous! We're long standing customers and with…read moreevery visit, we get more ideas. Wonderful employees, Krystal, Erica, Robert, Berny and the man himself, Ed Vangura, are warm and welcoming. My daughter will be purchasing the new T-Rez next. Signed up for cooking classes, too, and will add more after that.

Fantastic day with family fun! Patty our host was great! A++++ A true hidden gem in the area…read more Looking for something different and FUN? Visit here!! Not cheap but you get what you pay for! We'll visit again soon! Keep up the great memories!

We arrived an hour before closing and the arcade staff said they were closed. I asked if we had the…read morehours wrong, and they said they usually close an hour early. I wish the website would've been clear about that, since we purposely got a hotel nearby. FYl the entrance is inside Ace's Breakaway and Play Arcade (a very small arcade).

We haven't been here in awhile but it was great. It was a nice enclosed area where kids could run…read morearound and play and the prices were reasonable and the arcade was a good size as to not be overwhelming.

I didn't take a lot of pictures here, because the whole family, including me, was busy having FUN…read more This place is awesome! It's sort-of hidden in a random strip mall, but there are so many cool things inside. Definitely worth visiting on a regular basis. The laser tag is TERRIFIC. It had accurate (or accurate enough) guns, a good arena, fun decorations, and detailed scoring. The indoor playground is great, and even though my kids are "older," they thought ballocity and the inflatables set up when we visited looked like fun, and we're planning to go back soon so they can play there. There's a good variety of food and candy available to purchase. The arcade is packed with entertaining games, but not crowded. The ticket redemption counter/room also has a lot of tempting prizes! The people working here are terrific, too. We got a tour, and all of my very-inquisitive son's questions were answered. I highly recommend this business for parties, rainy days, too-hot days, too-cold days, kid get-togethers, family fun, etc.

Best escape room company in Pittsburgh! Their rooms are really well done and always fun. Our…read morefavorite at this location was Carnegie Millions. Love the Pittsburgh theme!

Moss our Game master was GREAT!!! We were a group of 4 people…read more Our group had a great time. We will be back.

I had a reading with Angel today I was very happy with my reading. I'm not really sure she even…read moreknows how much she help me and I will be going back for her help and advice I can't thank her enough

Scam artist do not call. Will take all your money acting like its being used for church materials…read morefor your "case" and you will get a return in full then just leads you on and stops calling and changes her number . Not a good person at all. Acts like she's all about God and what's best for you just to get your money. Biggest bull crap artist out there.

I recently scheduled a work event there and I was worried due to several of the negative comments…read morethat I have read. Many of them old before new management took over. However, I must say, it was an excellent experience. Debbie, the organizer of the group events, was outstanding. Everything went so smooth. She worked with me on everything I needed for my group. The pizzas were good, the chicken tenders were GREAT. The service all around was fantastic. The place itself was very clean. I would highly recommend going there and/or scheduling a function there. My department enjoyed the event and we will for sure go back. Thank you again to Debbie and the crew. Very much appreciate. Gina -- Forbes Hospital - AHN

Great chill, atmosphere nice staff, and wasn't super crowded on a Saturday night. We were able to…read morereserve lanes online for $80. They accommodated the amount of people we had. Put us on lanes next to each other. Bar was fast and hit the spot