Katie’s Kandy / PHOTO BY BILLY LUDT
HEINZ HALL This performing-arts venue is home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra but also attracts national touring acts. 600 Penn Ave., 412-392-4900
PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST This organization provides access to most of the city’s cultural institutions for theater and music. 412-456-6666 or www.trustarts.org
shopping AMAZING BOOKS AND RECORDS This used-book and -record shop features a wide selection, including some hard-to-find gems. 929 Liberty Ave., 412-471-1899
BOUTIQUE LA PASSERELLE Hand-picked pieces from clothing designers in the U.S. and Europe. 417 Wood St., 412-434-1325
EIDE’S ENTERTAINMENT PITTSBURGH PLAYWRIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY A top destination for dramatic works written by local playwrights past and present. 937 Liberty Ave., www.pghplaywrights.org
PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER This independent venue features American classics and contemporary plays and musicals in an intimate setting. 621 Penn Ave., 412-312-1600
SPACE This gallery features visual multidisciplinary exhibits from local artists exploring themes like identity, science and culture. 812 Liberty Ave., 412-325-7723
TOONSEUM Part museum, part gallery, this shop offers visitors a collection of comic and cartoon art along with comics for sale. 945 Liberty Ave., 412-232-0199
Top source for hard to find collectible comics, records, books, magazines and action figures. 1121 Penn Ave., 412-261-0900
KATIE’S KANDY A candy emporium with nostalgic sweets from your childhood, as well as new favorites. 422 Wood St., 412-227-0999
MARKET STREET GROCERY Downtown’s only grocer offers hand-picked goods from partners like Gaby et Jules patisserie, Collefrisio wines and coffee from La Colombe. 435 Market Street, 412-281-3818
SPORTS WORLD SPECIALTIES Whether it’s the Steelers, Pirates or Penguins, this shop meets all your sports apparel and memorabilia needs. 645 Smithfield St., 412-232-3343
WOOD STREET GALLERIES
S.W. RANDALL TOYES & GIFTES
A free contemporary art space featuring work from new-media artists around the world. 601 Wood St., 412-471-5605
A unique specialty toy and gift shop perfect for fans of video games and comic books. 630 Smithfield St., 412-562-9252 PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER CITY GUIDE 2016 19