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The best signs from the Women’s March on Pittsburgh; Why Steelers bars are literally everywhere; What to do this week
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The best signs from Pittsburgh's Women's March and intersectional rally
Thousands of people rallied Downtown and in East Liberty yesterday. Mayor Bill Peduto estimated that 25,000 people participated in the Women's March on Pittsburgh. (You can watch video of that march here.) Hundreds more were at an intersectional rally providing an alternative to the Women's March. (This is how Pittsburgh ended up with two marches, if you need a refresher.) We also rounded up the best signs from both marches. Some were serious. Others were as Pittsburgh as it gets. Check them out here.
Yes, there are Steelers bars literally everywhere.
OK. So maybe not *literally* everywhere. But a cultural geographer who specializes in sports says there are a lot of reasons that you can find black and gold bars in hundreds of cities across the world. Find out what those are.
Steelers-Patriots position-by-position breakdown
Thirteen of the last 15 Super Bowls have had a Manning, Brady or Roethlisberger as quarterback, and that’s just in the AFC, not including Eli’s two Super Bowl wins (over Brady). With Peyton Manning retired, the path seemed pretty clear for either Brady or Roethlisberger to get back to the Super Bowl this season and, low and behold, the two face off in the biggest game of the season today. So who would you rather have under center? And which team’s entire roster (and coaches) would you rather have?
On the Calendar
Last chance to see ‘Andy Warhol: My Perfect Body’
If your Sunday plans don't involve watching a certain football game, use the opportunity to see "Andy Warhol: My Perfect Body" on its final day at the Warhol Museum. The exhibition features pieces from the museum's permanent collection, as well as "rarely traveled loans."
Where: The Andy Warhol Museum at 117 Sandusky St. (North Shore)
When: January 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How much: $20
Try wings from some of Pittsburgh’s best chefs
Attention wing lovers: Chef Jamilka Borges (Spoon), Ryan and Nate Spak (Spak Brothers), and Chef Justin Severino (Morcilla, Cure) will be cooking up wings to sample as part of the Wingoff. The winner gets a trophy, and you get to order the best of the bunch for the rest of the night.
Where: Butterjoint at 214 N Craig St. (Oakland)
When: January 23, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
How much: Free
Think you have what it takes to roller derby?
Steel City Roller Derby is recruiting. Head to this skating bootcamp to learn skills for tryouts. Prior skating experience helpful, not necessary; bring safety gear. 18+, and you must be female or identify as a trans woman, intersex woman, and/or gender expansive.
Where: Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena at 22 Rich Hill Rd. (Cheswick)
When: January 24, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
How much: $10
Bach + hip-hop = BACHBOOMBOX
Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents BACHBOOMBOX, "an interactive performance exploring musical and cultural relationships between classical music and hip-hop." Performers include Shad Ali, Langston Kelly, Joy KMT and Rachel Smith, while visual art duo Magic Organs hosts. A ticket is required.
Where: BOOM Concepts at 5139 Penn Ave. (Garfield)
When: January 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
How much: $10 suggested
Learn about herbs, avoid the flu
No one wants the flu. That's why Una Biologicals is hosting a class at the Phipps' Garden Center on herbs that promote health during the winter.
Where: Phipps Conservatory Garden Center at 1059 Shady Ave. (Point Breeze)
When: January 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
How much: $30
Try Wigle Whiskey’s newest creation plus some maple syrup
Wigle's latest creation, Old Sap, is a whiskey distilled from malt and maple syrup as a collaboration with Latrobe's Four Seasons Brewery. The spirit's launch party will feature live music, beer from Four Seasons and a maple syrup tasting with Philsons' Bushel and a Peck Farm. All that plus a cocktail is included with a ticket.
Where: Wigle Whiskey at 2401 Smallman St. (Strip District)
When: January 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
How much: $15