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Old 05-13-2009, 06:41 PM
 
Location: Portland, OR
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I thought I'd start a thread for things to do in Pittsburgh (whether it's nightlife, lessons, fun, entertainment, whatver...) for stuff to do when you are low on cash. Any suggestions?

I know of free concerts (Station Square, Regatta, Arts Festival, Co. Parks, etc.) and the Citiparks Cinmeas in the Parks.
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Old 05-14-2009, 06:26 AM
 
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Buy a bike - I ride every day. After the initial purchase it is extremely cheap. I got a book on bike maintenance so I don't ever have to bring it into a shop as well.

Frisbee golf course in the park is fun also. I know it is a 'college' thing to do, but it is free and can be a fun afternoon.

Bar Louie in station square - $1 burgers every tuesday with $3 drafts for happy hour. Not THE cheapest, but $4 for a burger and beer isn't bad at all.

Silky's Sports Bar in Squirrel Hill and Bloomfield has free wings until 6:00pm every friday if you are drinking. Buy one drink, eat wings, watch sports...not a bad deal...
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:12 AM
 
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I just get wasted on Old E and PBR and hate life.

Really though, My crash was well before the recession when I ran into major credit card debt, and came back to Pittsburgh to settle down and pay it back. I enjoy life with museums, taking photos, going to state parks, and even visiting other cities cheaply. I go to them and take photos and visit their museums. I don't go out to bars and restaurants like I use to. I use to buy expensive beer and maybe drop more than 100 dollars a night. Now only a couple bucks. Museums are cheap, and if you have a camara, taking photos is free.
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:18 AM
 
Location: Yeah
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Buy a bike - I ride every day.
You beat me to it.

Biking, other than my wife, is my passion. Especially off road cycling (mountain biking). Living near Frick Park is such a blessing to me, plus all the other parks like Boyce, North and South Park, Deer Lakes, etc offer some of the best cost free pleasure you could experience.
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:22 AM
 
Location: Just East of the Southern Portion of the Western Part of PA
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One of my favorite things to do: Buy a pirates ticket from a scalper for $5. Then, go into the park and sit right down behind the dugout (nobody will care). Works the best during weekday games.

Go for a walk in Frick Park and watch the dogs play at the Hot Dog Dam.

5000 yucks for only 5 bucks at the Funnybone, Station Square every thurs. (2 drink min.).

Walk around the strip district on Sat - lots of random stuff and people to see.

Ride bikes in Frick Park (or one of the many others).
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:53 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh's 'EAST SIDE'
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Silky's, in Bloomfield on Liberty Avenue - Free wings during Happy Hour from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m on Friday evenings.

Questions Nightclub, in the Strip District, on Smallman Street, next door to the Sports Rock Cafe - Free entry and free buffet during Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. on Friday evenings. Live DJ. R&B/Hip-Hop.

There are free jazz concerts, up Highland Park (the top part by the reservoir), on Sunday afternoons, during the summer, but I'll have to find out when they start. I don't have that information handy.
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Old 05-14-2009, 08:19 AM
 
Location: somewhere near Pittsburgh, PA
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I'll echo what everyone else said about biking. Weather permitting, I bike the Montour or Panhandle Trail jsut about every weekend. The trails are so long that you can bike a different part each weekend and see something new each time. In the fall, the scenery is breathtaking.

Another cheap activity I enjoy is $5 morning movies at The Waterfront. In the summer, the AMC Loews starts showing movies as early as 930am on weekends. For $5, I see a movie and I'm out by noon, and still have the whole day free to do whatever else. Just don't buy any snacks, of course.
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Old 05-14-2009, 08:50 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh's 'EAST SIDE'
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Southside Works Cinema:

Every Monday. Its BARGAIN Monday. ALL DAY. $5 movie tickets and a FREE 32 oz popcorn.

Every Tuesday, its Southside Resident Night. $6.50 admission with valid ID.

Every Thursday, its Student Discount Night. $6.50 admission with valid ID.

SouthSide Works Cinema


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Old 05-14-2009, 09:02 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Carnegie Libraries have free films at various branches as well.
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Old 05-14-2009, 12:45 PM
 
Location: Western PA
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Doc's Place on Walnut Street in Shadyside has half-price pizza on Monday and Tuesday, You can gourge two people on $6.50 with one topping. (Of course, they're hoping you order a beer or mixed drink at regular price, but they don't mind if you don't).
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