May 22

BPIf you’re a Bloc Party fan, chances are you’ve been hooked since their 2005 debut, Silent Alarm, which was met with critical acclaim, accolades galore, and platinum status, solidifying their position as a powerful force in the indie music world. For us, that entire album from start to finish was perfection and we sometimes forget they’ve released anything past that. We never thought we’d see the day when Bloc Party would be headlining Mr. Smalls, but the tour Gods have smiled upon our fair city and graced us with their presence June 1 as part of the venue’s series of 10th Anniversary shows. This one’s our fave on the list for sure.
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May 21

AFPittsburgh-based anti-war heroes Anti-Flag are well known for many things. They’re aligned with the global Occupy Together movement and proudly tout their left-wing political views via their beloved brand of punk rock. For the second edition of our series of giveaways for the Mr. Smalls 10th Anniversary Series, which celebrates their rich history of hosting diverse acts that come to town, we have a pair of tickets to see Anti-Flag during one of their two dates here in Pittsburgh. The band is set to embark on a series of two-night east coast tour dates which kick off in NYC and end here, the band’s home base.
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May 20

Peduto5_1Tomorrow is a big day for Pittsburgh residents, as we’ll choose who is up for election in the fall. Bill Peduto is one of this year’s democratic mayoral candidates in the primary. Serving on City Council since 2001 has cemented his position as a big supporter of the arts, so we wanted to see what other aspects of Peduto’s platform might ring true with our readership. We’re here to promote a positive image of Pittsburgh, so it’s nice to see someone else who believes in the city as much as we do. We had a chance to ask Bill a few questions before the upcoming primary.
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May 17

sneakerThere are people in this world who don’t put too much thought into what they wear every day and then there are sneaker heads. You know who we’re talking about – the folks who collect sneakers and have so many pairs they need an entire closet or two devoted to their footwear, most of which they’ve only worn once or twice. They’re like the urban version of Carrie Bradshaw, only way less annoying and about 10 million times cooler. Who doesn’t appreciate a nice pair of kicks!? They’re comfortable, functional, stylish and they cover up those stanky things we call feet. Today, S Bar in the South Side is showcasing a bunch of sneakers and some fresh streetwear to sport with your new kicks.
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May 17

UDNovelty runs are all the rage right now. From color-infused jaunts to mud, and even zombies, it seems as though the world has already thought of every possible scenario for a 5K. We can now add Urban Dare to that list, which is being touted as “America’s Adventure Run” and combines both physical and mental challenges packaged neatly into a race. It’s an urban scavenger hunt of sorts that covers about 5 to 7 miles of the city and has a time limit of 5 hours. The first team to cross the finish line after successfully completing checkpoint dares and getting required photos will emerge victorious. It’s a great way to engage in some healthy competition, get in your daily exercise and discover new things about Pittsburgh along the way.
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