Living Pittsburgh Birthday Deals

Is your birthday coming up? You can get great deals at various restaurants in the 'burgh. There is something for all tastes and price ranges. You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.



Living Pittsburgh has found some great ways for you to celebrate your special day in Pittsburgh for less. Some places even offer you the ability to cash in on your free birthday meal during the week before and after your birthday so you can space out the bargains. Look for more LP Birthday bargains coming soon. Here’s a hint – we’ve found deals all day! If you know of any other local birthday dinner deals in Pittsburgh, please send the details to info@livingpittsburgh.com.


Join Big Burrito’s mailing list to receive a complimentary entree from one of their restaurants for up to $30! You can choose from Casbah, Eleven, Kaya, Mad Mex, and Soba, and the coupon is valid one week prior to and one week after your birthday. You also receive a booklet each holiday season filled with free meal coupons – up to a $10 value each.


Sign up for the Doublewide Grill’s Birthday Club, and youll get half off your meal for up to four people on your birthday and half birthday. The coupon must be used on the date, 3 days before or 3 days after the date. Tax and gratuity not included. To sign up and get your coupons, please email your address and birthdate to promotions@doublewidegrill.com.


Join Atria’s to receive a coupon for $10 off two entrees that is valid one week prior to and one week after your birthday. You’ll also receive receive a special for your anniversary.


Sign up for Houlihan’s Email Club and receive a coupon for a free entree on your birthday, plus a free appetizer coupon when you join.


Register for Benihana’s Chef’s Table and you’ll get a complimentary $30 birthday certificate for Japanese cuisine to use during the month of your birthday.


If you register for the Inn Crowd Online from the Franklin Inn, you’ll get birthday certificates, a welcome coupon & more.


Sign up for Noodles & Co.’s email list and you’ll get a free birthday noodle bowl (up to $7.50) on your big day!


Eat for free all day long! Be sure to check out our “Happy Birthday” Breakfast & Lunch in the ‘Burgh and “Happy Birthday” – Beyond the Meal posts as well!

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Events Around the City

What are you doing this week? It is time to get out and enjoy the nice weather! Here are some great events happening all over the city in the next week. There is something for everyone. You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.

Wednesday, April 23


Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based


Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can


$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials


Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE


Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music


Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays


Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less


1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays


Thursday, April 24


Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Mix @ Six (Candida) - $15-$25


College Night at Hofbräuhaus – specials, no cover fee


Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5


Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12


Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00


offCenter at the August Wilson Center – FREE


1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover


Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special


Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less


Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays


Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays


Friday, April 25


Gallery Crawl in The Cultural District - Most activities are FREE


NCJW Spring Designer Days - FREE


Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 Price Admission


Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3


Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5


Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership


Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less


Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays


Saturday, April 26


The Pittsburgh Record & Cd Convention at the Double Tree Hotel, Greentree - FREE (Special early bird admission is $10)


Mt. Lebanon Earth Day Celebration - FREE


NCJW Spring Designer Days - FREE


GoodTaste! North- $15


Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12


Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE


Sunday, April 27


NCJW Spring Designer Days - FREE


Woodville Plantation’s American Heritage Chocolate Day– FREE to $5


Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE


Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs


Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6


Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches


Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less


Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays


Monday, April 28


AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials


Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people


Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays


Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less


Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays


Tuesday, April 29


1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50


2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE


Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one


Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE


JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE


Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays


Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult


Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less


1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays

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Allergy Relief in Your Home

Are you an allergy sufferer?  Apartment Therapy has some great cleaning tips to help reduce the reactions you have to some allergens.  A simple daily cleaning of certain items in your home can help with relief and comfort.   These tips will also help with the discomfort of the cleaning itself.

What to Clean:

If you suffer from allergies, pay attention to these areas of your home when you undertake a bigger spring clean.

1) Mold in bathrooms. While you may not usually be affected by mold, the combination of spring pollen and dust in addition to mold may overload your system, and you could find yourself reacting to mold. In any case, you probably want to clean any mold or mildew in the bathroom, where humid conditions often encourage their growth.

2) Curtains are giant allergen collectors, and they should definitely be cleaned periodically. Make sure to read care instructions. Some curtains you can throw in the wash. Others you might be able to steam clean. If you have to take them to the dry cleaners, try to air them out before you put them back in order to minimize exposure to the dry cleaning chemicals, which could also induce an allergic reaction.

3) Ceiling fans. I try to clean mine every month, but sometimes I just don't get to it. Like any flat surface, however, the blades accumulate dust — which gets introduced into your breathing zone when the fan is turned on. Use a microfiber duster, which will "grab" dust rather than just stirring it around. Or try using a pillow case.

4) Upholstered furniture. While the most allergen-resistant furniture is made from leather or other materials that can't harbor allergens (like wood), most of us have at least some upholstered pieces in our homes. Vacuuming or steam cleaning are great ways to drastically reduce the amount of allergens in furniture.

5) Under things. If you're not the type to move furniture and get thoroughly under, behind, and around every crevice every time you vacuum, now's the time. Getting rid of hidden dust bunnies will definitely help you breathe easier.

6) Blinds and shutters. While these types of window treatments tend to be better than curtains when it comes to harboring allergens, they still need to be dusted or wiped down.

How to Clean:

Many allergy sufferers would start sneezing just at the thought of the cleaning mentioned above. Indeed, cleaning often kicks up allergens that are present but not necessarily in our breathing zone. Following are some cleaning principles to stick to in order to minimize allergy attacks while cleaning.

1) Wear a dust mask.

2) Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.

3) Clean "top to bottom" so that you make sure to clean any stirred-up dust and other debris that settles on the floor.

4) Avoid harsh cleaning chemicals, which can exacerbate sensitive nasal passages and airways.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Do you have family that wants to celebrate Easter? Come to the Easter Egg Hunt at Schenley Park. The event is this Saturday from 1pm-4pm. The best part about this event is that it is free for your family. You can learn more here.

Event: Hoppy Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Anderson Playground, Schenley Park, Oakland, PA
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Cost: FREE, donations encouraged
Description: Bring children ages 4-11 to join in the Easter egg hunt, games, face painting, bake sale and more ($1-$10)! Hop along the bunny trail to find the Easter Bunny ready for pictures ($1 each)! Beverages will be sold at the event! For more information, please visit the Hoppy Easter Egg Hunt (Second Annual) Facebook page and make sure you’re logged in to Facebook!

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Congratulations Bethel Park!

It has been a good week for sports in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are in the playoffs, the Pirates won their home opener, and Bethel Park High School  hockey team has won the national championship. They are the first Pennsylvania team to accomplish this. The team came home yesterday and was greeted by an assembly at the high school. You can learn more at CBS.




The Bethel Park High School hockey team is bringing home a national championship.

According to a press release from the school, Bethel Park defeated Providence Catholic (Ill.) 2-1 to win the 2014 USA Hockey National Championship.
The tournament was held in Omaha, Neb. and featured 32 of the top teams from around the country. Pennsylvania state champion Peters Township also competed in the tournament, but did not advance out of group play.

Bethel Park opened play on Wednesday with a 9-2 win over Cherry Creek, Colo., which was their most convincing win of the tournament.

They would go on to defeat Medina, Ohio 4-2, tie J Serra, Calif. 4-4, defeat Sioux Falls, S.D. 3-0 and defeat Des Moines, Iowa 3-1 to reach Sunday’s championship game.

With today’s win, Bethel Park became the first school from Pennsylvania to claim the national title.

The team bus is expected to return to the area around 7:45 a.m. Monday. They will receive a police escort to the high school, where an assembly will be held to congratulate them.

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