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10/01/2024

Next Sunday afternoon - we're back with PA CareerLink on a free employment workshop! Take advantage of FREE professional headshot photography, resume services, and the advice of professional career advisors! With a Skillup™ PA Workshop presentation starting promptly at 11:30am get ready for a change in your career or elevate your skills in your current one - all provided for free for our neighbors (or anyone else who wants to come).

Register now at https://app.opendate.io/e/the-career-fair-employment-workshop-october-06-2024-551251

See you there!

09/29/2024

After a successful debut with The Room, our Pittsburgh Reads series continues with one of the most iconic fall movies ever - TWILIGHT! We’ll be staging a live reading of the truly one of a kind screenplay with an all-star cast of Pittsburgher’s, and possibly even you!

Don’t leave home without applying body glitter! Tickets on sale now!

09/26/2024

An internet favorite LUCAS ZELNICK makes his Bottlerocket debut this October with 2 dates & 2 shows! Lucas is one of the most exciting young comics working today - you may have seen his uber viral crowd work clips, but don’t be worried, he’s got a killer hour of material too.

He’s got the co-sign of some of the best in the business as the next generation of standup - you’re not going to be able to see him in a venue this size for much longer, and we’re very excited to be hosting him for 2 nights this October!

09/24/2024

The Bottlerocket Institute is once again enrolling its most popular class - Stand-Up Comedy 101! Join instructor & comedian Derek Minto on this 8 week course exploring essential tools and acumen to start a path into the world of Stand-Up Comedy.

Learn a new skill! Meet cool people! Have fun! Enrolling now!

09/21/2024

We’re so proud to once again be honored by YOU (assuming you are a reader of the Pittsburgh CityPaper) - this year being named the BEST DIVE BAR in the city of Pittsburgh in the 2024 Readers Poll!!

To go from BEST NEW BAR to BEST OLD BAR is a feat we don’t take for granted, and we are thrilled as always to continue reinventing what a neighborhood bar can be. We’re also so proud to be the home of the BEST BOUNCER in Pittsburgh, and to host the 2nd BEST TRIVIA NIGHT in the city!

On behalf of our entire team, thanks for continuing to support us & dig what we’re doing week in and week out!!

09/20/2024

This Black Friday, join us for a celebration of the legendary Man In Black - Johnny Cash, and one of the most iconic live performances of all time. Alan Getto & Co. are taking us on a Live Rewind back to the stone walls of Folsom Prison - celebrating the album that reclaimed Johnny Cash’s career, and almost single-handedly created the concept of Outlaw Country.

Join us for the full live album re-creation, plus a few extras too - limited seating available as well!

09/19/2024

A few months ago while reading Variety I came across an cast announcement for an upcoming animated film featuring Joe Pera, Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman, Chris Fleming, Max Wittert, Cole Escola, Grace Kuhlenschmidit and more - and I said to Gracie "wow, could a movie be more Bottlerocket-coded than this?"

Turns out, no! Because, not only did the film feature some of our favorite performers, but the director (Julian Glander) was actually LIVING IN Pittsburgh and VERY ACTIVELY attending shows at Bottlerocket!! After we connected, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to host the Pittsburgh premiere, an event made even more wonderful by the chance to invite Julio Torres to join us for a Q&A before his own Bottlerocket solo shows that evening!

I hope you'll join us for what promises to be a very fun afternoon with a very charming film filled with dry humor, lo-fi musical numbers, and various grub.

09/18/2024

We’ve got new menus for you! Whether you’re catching the cart outside Bottlerocket, out on the road, or for Lunch in Allentown - we’ve got the all new (and tasty) BottleBeef Cheesesteak, new sides, and more!

09/18/2024

Everyone say CONGRATS to the one and only BRANDI for being named the BEST BOUNCER in Pittsburgh by the readers of the Pittsburgh CityPaper! We’re so proud of having you as the first face everyone sees at Bottlerocket!!

09/18/2024

The Needle Drop series continues after a brief respite - featuring perrenial favorites TERRY RADSHAW covering the Beatles sprawling version of a farewell album (it was their final recorded together, although not their final release) - ABBEY ROAD.

Showcasing the Beatles at perhaps their most realized state, it's arguably the most iconic album of all time, fluttering seamlessly between Baroque pop perfection, sketches of classic rock, and whimsical love songs. It's one of the most dissected albums ever, and has been the source of conspiracy theories, subject of cultural analysis, and object of fascination for years. And the songs still hold up

Come celebrate it with us, live and in full, with an intimate performance! Seated & General Admission tickets are available!

09/14/2024

It might be fair to say that Nori Reed is a comedians comedian - count Amy Pohler among her devoted fans, and the person that gave them them their big break - but that doesn’t quite do justice to how accessible, pointed, and truly funny Nori is as a performer. Comedians have loved her for years, the general public is finally catching up. They’ve become a staple in a certain circle of podcasts (mainly, the good ones that we listen to) - and have a dynamic live show that is winning fans across the country, living up to Vultures annointing of her as a “Comedian You Should and Will Know”

09/11/2024

Pittsburgh’s greatest original dating show hosted by a bar is back with the cities queen of memes and perhaps the best poster along all 3 rivers - PITTSBURGH PERSONIFIED, aka MARLA KAUFFMAN! Cuffing season is here, which means it’s time for us to help as many yinzers as possible lockdown their holiday party dates before their family asks them why they’re single at Thanksgiving.

Featuring lots of memes, lots of Pittsburgh jokes, and the thrill of watching other people you don’t know form romantic connections! Plus a brand new format & a new and improved show! It’s MEET CUTE - and we’ll once again be matching up couples and sending them on the ultimate first date, LIVE onstage with Marla!

Single folks, apply at the link in our bio to be a contestant (it can’t be worse than Tinder). Everyone else be part of the audience & enjoy the show!! Didn’t get picked? Hang out after at Late Night Karoke and have your own meet cute!

09/09/2024

Coming to Bottlerocket this November - JULIO TORRES! One of the freshest voices not just in comedy - but in entertainment in general. A completely unique performer and writer who's talents have adapted with acclaim to Live Performance (My Favorite Shapes), Film (Problemista), TV (Los Espookys and Fantasmas), Sketch Writing (SNL, notably Papyrus), and more.

We genuinely could not be more excited to bring 2 days of Julio and his brand new work-in-progress show, Color Theories - to Pittsburgh for a rare engagement.

09/07/2024

📣JUST ANNOUNCED📣 Heads will roll at INDIE SLEAZE NITE 🔥 Friday, October 4 at Bottlerocket Social Hall 🌙💄🕶️ do the D.A.N.C.E to the music of LCD Soundsystem, Arctic Monkeys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Passion Pit, MGMT and more 💥

October 4
Doors 9pm Show 10pm
$10 cover
21+
Themed Drinks!! Good times!!!

indiesleazenite.com

09/06/2024

We’ve got TWO big time music shows going on sale today, featuring OFF WITH THEIR HEADS and BASIC.

BASIC is a mind-meld between Chris Forsyth, his frequent running partner (and formidable 6-string thinker) Nick Millevoi, and Mikel Patrick Avery presents This Is BASIC, a complex and entrancing instrumental LP recasting forgotten scraps of guitar history into a moving mosaic of strings, skins and electronics.

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS are a punk band from Chicago that have been around and touring for over 20 years. Now, come celebrate their newest album at Bottlerocket October 24th!! Wear a costume and you might win a prize. It’s Halloween season, baby.

Both shows are on sale right this very moment!!

09/05/2024

🌙✨ Sailor Scouts, unite!✨🌙 Join us on September 21 at 10pm for a magical dance night inspired by Sailor Moon!
DJ Marz will be spinning a specially curated playlist inspired by the stars! $7 in advance, $10 at the door! Doors at 9, music at 10! Moon Prism Power!

09/03/2024

🖋️Dearest Gentle Readers, Welcome to the Ball of the Century! 🖋️Are you the queen of the castle or your favorite books hottie protagonist? or maybe even antagonist??

Break out your Ren faire attire or your favorite cosplay because it's time for ✨ The Bottlerocket Ball, Where All Your Dreams Can Come True! ✨ Dress to impress and dance the night away on September 14th at 9pm with .exe (Jellyfish) setting our dreamlike scene with post punk and synth wave vibes! 🏰 $10 Cover, 21+ for admission

09/01/2024

1 week away! Meet us back on the dance floor under the stars and the disco balls for another edition of CELESTIAL BODIES! This time it’s a Virgo centric celebration - and that’s a pretty stacked lineup if I have to say so myself (including me). Beyoncé, Michael Jackson and more.

All star signs are welcome, but virgos get a welcome gift!

08/30/2024

We’re one week away from the Stillers reentering/ruining our collective lives - and there’s no better place to watch them than your friendly neighborhood Bottlerocket!

This year is better than ever (as is our offense???), with the return of our ever popular STEELERS BINGO, $3 iron city drafts during every game, and the much awaited debut of BOTTLEDOGS, serving all season long!! There’s no excuse not make your way up the hill for game day.
WE’RE FROM
THE TOWN WITH
THE GREAT FOOTBALL TEAM 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

08/29/2024

Introducing The Bottlerocket Book Fair!
Think Scholastic but if it was put together by a dive bar and Local Candle Legends North Ave Candles.
Local Bookstore popups, Fun vendors, Reading by local authors, Real Bookish Flash Tattoos, and fun temporary ones too!

Enjoy a book-themed cocktail (or two) by Bottlerocket, shop locally, enjoy our reading area and add to your growing TBR pile!

All ages, and free for all!

CONFIRMED VENDORS:
City Books
Stay Gold Books
Stories Like Me

Papyrasaurus
North Ave Candles
Song Bird
The Bird and the Beard
Jules Drools
GreenWitchbeauty
KSD Solidarity

08/29/2024

Our favorite puppet this side of the Muppet Show returns for an exciting 3 night residency this DECEMBER! Yes, RANDY FELTFACE is back, with a brand new show titled FIRST BANANA, and we’ve got 3 whole nights of it all to ourselves!

Tickets are on sale and allllllready flying. Don’t miss it!

08/27/2024

Two of our favorite folks in the world return for 2 shows over 2 very special nights - MITRA JOUHARI and ANNA SEREGINA!

Come see Mitra (Three Busy Debra’s) brand new as-of-yet-untitled solo show, come see Anna’s (opened/directed Alan Resnick’s show last month) excellent solo show (directed by Mitra!) - or better yet, come see BOTH with a combo ticket!

Mitra’s last solo show was a sold out smash, so scoop your tickets up now!

08/27/2024

Ready to Boogie-oogie-oogie? The Get Down: Funk Vs Disco Nite debuts at Bottlerocket, Friday September 6th! Zano! Aka will be spinning your favorites from Earth Wind and Fire to Parliament! Music starts at 10pm- $5 cover charge!

08/27/2024

Cameron Esposito has been tackling some of the thorniest issues in society for years - blending deeply personal storytelling with a razor sharp joke writing ability a blend that has proven to be both deeply hilarious and deeply effecting. We’ve been fans of hers for years, and are so excited to be welcoming them to Pittsburgh!

08/24/2024

Do you like Local Music? Do you like Cheap Beer? Do you like both of those things at the same time, for the very low price of free?

Yeah - we thought so.

Introducing DOLLAR MONDAYS - our new series on the first Monday of every month, we're pairing up 2 great local bands, selling beer* for $1, and opening the doors up for free. How electric is that? It all gets started October 7th, RSVP now on our website!

*10oz Old German Drafts & other Rotating Specials

Address

1226 Arlington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15210

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	5pm - 10pm
Thursday	5pm - 10pm
Friday	5pm - 2am
Saturday	5pm - 2am
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Website

http://Bottlerocketpgh.com/

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JoeGAnthology.mp4

Just a few days to go until our ANTHOLOGY RELEASE SHOW with JOE GRUSHECKY and the HOUSEROCKERS! We're celebrating the career of an absolute legend, and pumping some Irons while we do it! Presented with 102.5 WDVE and Iron City Beer!

We work at Bottlerocket, of course we—

MARY KATE AND ASHLEY PAJAMA PARTY — FEBRUARY 10th AT BOTTLEROCKET

Joe Grushecky x Sam Treber - project coming soon. Come see Joe this Saturday at Bottlerocket!! Tickets on sale now!

TOMORROW!! We are PUMPED to welcome a Pittsburgh LEGEND onto our stage. Our bar’s inspiration comes from the legendary clubs that @joegrushecky played (The Decade, Someplace Else, & Nick’s Fat City) & we couldn’t be more thrilled to get a little taste of those glory days. Special guest @raveamiii will be opening up the show & kicking it off with a bang. Get your tickets NOW at our website. DOORS 7PM, MUSIC 8PM

Next week! The wonderful KATHERINE BLANFORD takes the Bottlerocket stage for one show only! She was just featured on the Tonight Show and is currently touring far and wide across the country. Catch her while you can! Friday October 28th, limited tickets remaining! BottlerocketPgh.com/blanford

Bottlerocket is open on Sundays and there’s no better place in tahn to watch the Stillers- just like your dad did! Surrounded by wood paneling, drinking an Iron, and complaining about the offense. We’ve got music and games during the breaks, homemade pierogis and kielbasa from @formapastapgh, and a giant projector screen to park yourself in front of all afternoon. Come early for brunch with @taqueriaacosta!! As a wise man once said- “how can they lose, when we do something like this for our team??” RSVP (and prepay for your pierogis) Now! BottlerocketPgh.com/steelers

TONIGHT! Short Fuse returns with Moss Perricone, a writer for THE PATRIOT ACT, BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD, and THE OTHER TWO! Plus 3 great local comics! Tickets just $15 with no drink or item minimums! BottlerocketPgh.com/shortfuse

Coming THIS WEEK to Bottlerocket- JULIA SHIPLETT! She is one of our favorite up and coming comedians in the scene, and this is a show we have been really, really excited about for awhile! She’s been seen on CRASHING, HIGH MAINTENANCE, LOVE LIFE, and has been an COMIC TO WATCH by Comedy Central and TBS!

MARTIN URBANO TONIGHT AT 8PM! Martin reminds us so much of an early career Steve Martin- the push and pull with the audience, the mumbled throwaway punchlines between jokes, the meta-comedy. And this new hour- a parody of a very specific type of guy and the "discourse" that has taken over comedy clubs in recent years, is Martin at his absolute best. bottlerocketpgh.com/urbano

Martin Urbano Clip

Drawing comparisons to the unpredictable and irony layered antics of early career Steve Martin, Martin Urbano is a writer for the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and has been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live, as well as playing some of the top alt. comedy venues in the country! Now he's headed to Bottlerocket! Get your $15 tickets now! bottlerocketpgh.com/urbano