Every Wednesday, Pittsburgh’s best trivia master hosts a brain-busting trivia at Golden Age. Drink beers. Answer questions. Win prizes!

Teams of up to six welcome.

There’s nothing better going on in the city right now than Sunday Slow Grooves with J. Malls. Every Sunday at Golden Age, J. digs deep into his massive 45s collection to bring you the chillest set of soul on the planet. Only slow sides. Only good vibes.

Pittsburgh’s next-generation jazz drummer puts together a quartet of the city’s best jazz professionals every Sunday from 12-3 at Golden Age to start your Sunday Funday off with some spectacular vibes.

The legendary DJ EZ Lou, who some fans will remember from 80s Night at the Upstage, returns to Golden Age for a three hour set of his signature new-wave 80s sounds. Wear your best 80s costume and your finest dancing shoes (or just come as you are and enjoy a night of beer, cocktails and great music).

Saturday Soul Sessions returns with our good friend Mike Canton (a/k/a “Soul Show Mike”) from Pittsburgh’s famed “The Soul Show” (weekly, every Saturday on WZUM Pittsburgh). We’re honored every time Mike drops in to play some deep cuts from his infinite database of funk, soul, and groove tracks.

Paul Cosentino has been a full-time musician and bandleader for over 30 years, specializing in classic jazz and popular music from the 1920s to the 1940s. Paul plays an antique Albert System clarinet, which gives him a wonderfully distinctive sound not often heard on today’s bandstands. In addition to providing vocals, Paul also splits time on the alto and tenor saxophones. Paul has an extensive repertoire of tunes encompassing the Great American Songbook- written by some of the best-known composers of American popular song. He is also well versed in early New Orleans jazz, the Swing Era, big band riffs, and everything in between. Paul is known globally for his enthusiastic, energetic, and powerful performances.

Paul Cosentino founded the Boilermaker Jazz Band in 1988. Paul has also been featured as a soloist with many of the top bands in the swing world today, including a special appearance with the Jonathan Stout All-Star Big Band during an Artie Shaw tribute set. Paul has also been featured with Glen Crytzer’s Rhythm Makers, Michael Gambles Rhythm Serenaders, the Gordon Webster Band, Naomi and Her Handsome Devils, the Russ Wilson Swingtet, Clint Baker’s Golden Gate Swing Band, and many more. He has also led a number of All-Star groups.

Every Wednesday, Pittsburgh’s best trivia master hosts a brain-busting trivia at Golden Age. Drink beers. Answer questions. Win prizes!

Teams of up to six welcome.

The lovely Heidi Beatty is joining us once again on the Golden Stage for a chill night of contemporary vocal jazz. Heidi is an amazing vocalist, who always brings a spectacular band to back her as she sings jazzy takes on songs that range from the traditional jazz canon to more modern takes from Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, and the like. Join her for a Saturday night.

The Colbys are a New Orleans-style, piano-driven R&B band, steeped in

swing, gospel and blues. Led by Grammy, Emmy & Ace Award winner John Colby (Music Director ESPN, ESPY’s, NASCAR Awards) and Bev Rohlehr (Persuasions, National Jazz Ensemble, Mel Lewis Orchestra), The Colby’s are a high-energy, no two nights ever the same musical experience.

Join us at Golden Age as we celebrate New Year’s Eve not just German style, but on German time (6 p.m. EST).  Perfect for families or for those who would rather ring in the New Year’s at home (or even asleep in bed), German New Year’s Eve will include cocktails and German wines, traditional New Year’s German eats, Golden Age lagers, alongside Golden Age (and kid favorite) staples of pizza, fries, and wings.  Start early with a special daytime edition of Drew’s Clues Trivia from Noon until 2 p.m. Then, we’ll be joined by the one-and-only DJ EZ Lou, the 80s night and new wave king of Pittsburgh, who will be DJing an awesome New Year New Wave dance party from 4-7 p.m., and we’ll ring in the new year’s with a keg drop, and a countdown from ten in German.

As always, there is no cover charge for any of our events at New Year’s Eve, and we welcome all.  Our bar and our kitchen will be open from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.  Well behaved dogs are always welcome on our patio where we’ll have fire pits lit.

There’s nothing better going on in the city right now than Sunday Slow Grooves with J. Malls. Every Sunday at Golden Age, J. digs deep into his massive 45s collection to bring you the chillest set of soul on the planet. Only slow sides. Only good vibes.

Pittsburgh’s next-generation jazz drummer puts together a quartet of the city’s best jazz professionals every Sunday from 12-3 at Golden Age to start your Sunday Funday off with some spectacular vibes.

Got some last minute Christmas shopping to take care of at the Waterfront? Swing by Golden Age Beer up the street, have some lager & enjoy some fun holiday classics while you listen to the great vocalist, Katie Simone. She’ll be there playing holiday hits with her pals Jane West (bass), Joe Munroe (keys), Mark Lucas (guitar) and Shawn McGregor (Drums) from 1-4! Family friendly event & , as always, no cover charge. Hope to see you there! 🎄

If you like Dr. John, you’re going to love John Gresh Gris Gris. John Gresh leads his talented band from the piano, covering songs that have become New Orleans staples, ranging from Professor Longhair to Dr. John to the Meters. Gresh’s voice has that same gravelly perfection and his fingers have the same key-tinkley mastery that made Dr. John a national treasure that far exceeded the boundaries of New Orleans. Gresh is joined with a band that has the range not just to deliver swinging renditions of New Orleans classics, but also precise covers of The Band, Van Morrison, and other 70s southern soul and Americana favorites with a drummer who can sing Levon Helms with the same aplomb that Gresh can sing Dr. John.

As always, music at Golden Age is FREE TO THE PEOPLE. NEVER A COVER CHARGE!

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Phat Man Dee is a cosmic jazz cabaret vocalist, bandleader, events producer, videographer, poet, freelance sideshow marvel, music educator, occasional cellist, and social justice agitatrix. She regularly appears with her jazz group “The Cultural District”,  "The Lemington Gospel Chorale" directed by Pastor Deryck Tines, and "Social Justice Disco" a collaborative musical project with Liz Berlin. She performs live approximately 100 dates a year in nightclubs, theaters, educational facilities, private events and festivals. She was voted #1 Best Local Jazz Act in the Best of Pittsburgh City Paper Reader's Poll of 2021.

Phat Man Dee has been called a jazz provocateur, and she sings & duets her original compositions and eclectic repertoire of standards in English, Spanish, French, German and Hebrew. She also works as a vocal coach to young people through two musical programs, the We Rock Workshop, directed by Liz Berlin of Creative Life Support, and formerly at the Afro American Music Institute, directed by Dr James Johnson and his wife Pamela Johnson, currently celebrating 40 years in existence. She is currently serving as social media coordinator for the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit. Her private vocal studio “Phat Man Dee’s Temple of Creative Empowerment” helps students increase vocal agility, strength, and creative confidence. 

In 2021 Mandee produced artist and spiritual leader Miguel Sague Jr.’s CD of sacred Taino ceremonial prayers “Songs From the Stone Hoop”. She is currently recording a new project with musical director Reggie Watkins, and it includes musicians like Roger Humphries, Dr James Johnson, Deanna Witkowski, Tony Campbell, Chris Hemingway, Eli Naragon and more. Her 2022 releases include “Virgil and Kae” and “Easy to Say” 

Check Your Bucket plays mindfully arranged instrumental versions of rare funk and soul recordings from New Orleans (Lee Dorsey, Allen Toussaint, Eddie Bo) along with adaptations of pieces from more traditional New Orleans musical styles (Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Smokey Johnson). The band is dialed-in, funky, and dynamic, and the chemistry between the players is deep. 

It’s always a party at Golden Age when these guys play, so snag a cold beer or a margarita or two and get ready to boogie.

Katie Simone is one of Pittsburgh’s most talented vocalist, and she’s putting together a crew of great musicians to play a night of 70s AM Gold. What’s 70s AM Gold you ask? Basically Yacht Rock’s slightly more chill, younger sibling. Think Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne. This is going to be a fun one!

For those who love Tom Waits (and for anyone who loves music), Christmas comes early this year when we proudly present a Tribute to Tom Waits by our good friend, and one of Pittsburgh’s most talented keys players and singers, John Gresh.

As always, live music at Golden Age if FREE TO THE PEOPLE. Never a cover charge or table add-on here.

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Jazz guitarist Mila Shadel joins us on the Golden Stage with the talented Yoko Suzuki on Sax, Chris McGraw on bass, and Soojin Park on drums to form a young and versitile group of jazz musicians who will bring a dynamic musical experience to the beer garden, perfect to fill the air on a hot Homestead night.

As always, live entertainment at Golden Age is FREE TO THE PEOPLE! NEVER A COVER CHARGE!

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In Munich, the last day of Oktoberfest is ends with the tents dimming their lights, and the staff holding sparklers as they say goodbye to their last guests before they celebrate the end of three long weeks of service with well-deserved beers of their own and an evening of feel-good music.

At Golden Age, we are going to celebrate in similar fashion with our Last Pour! The last pour will feature one of our favorites, D.J. J. Malls with fellow collector Rick Janokowski as they present “The Pittsburgh Polka,” a set of all-Pittsburgh made polka 45s that they have collected over the years.

Then at 7p, Katie Simone will be joined with her talented backing band to play “F.M. Gold,” a collection of feel good yacht rock and 70s pop tracks to bring us home with a beautiful sense of Gemütlichkeit.

Golden Age will stay open until 10p, and we are offering 25% off of the tabs of all of our fellow beer-industry workers as they conclude their own Oktoberfest seasons.

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What happens when the two most-rockingest dudes in the world get together to play one big DJ set of the most-rockingest rock songs ever recorded? Rock n’ bloody roll, mate. That’s what happens. Rock n’ bloody roll. These two guys are ready to rock. And, baby, you’re going to roll.

DJMB (Matt Buchholz of Alternate Histories and In Bed By Ten) joins our very own DJ Lederhosen (Pete Kurzweg of no accolades, but who DOES wake up every morning in a cold sweat screaming “Van Hagar sucks!”) as they embark on a rock odyssey of air-guitar and sing-along beer hall favorites that will take you everywhere from Bob Seger’s “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” (who, if you didn’t know, was in fact made to both ramble AND gamble) to Pat Benatar’s “Heartbreaker,” to Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys are back in town.” Naturally, when you rock this hard, you only rock on vinyl records.

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The Dirndl Disco is a series of Oktoberfest DJ sets that we are hosting to add a touch of Munich night life to our Oktoberfest celebrations. After the tents close for the evening in Munich, many of the Oktoberfest revelers continue their celebrations in night clubs throughout the city with dancing (frequently still dressed in their lederhosen and dirndls)! As such, we encourage our guests for the Dirndl Discos to wear their finest Bavarian garb, and we’ll even award the ones we consider best dressed with an Oktoberfest themed prize!

This Friday, legendary Pittsburgh DJ, DJ EZ Lou, returns to the Golden Stage to play his signature 80s Night, with a focus on New Wave that will make you move.

As always, live entertainment is FREE TO THE PEOPLE at Golden Age, and there is never a ticket or cover charge.

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What happens when four of Pittsburgh’s finest musicians decide to put together a Led Zeppelin Tribute Band? Pure awesomeness. Golden Age is excited to announce a brand new act to our stage, Pittsburgh’s finest Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, Steel Zeppelin. Created by David Throckmorton (John Bonham), Anton DeFade (John Paul Jones), John Shannon (Jimmy Page), and Katie Simone (Robert Plant), this incredibly talented group of musicians performs arguably the nation’s most impressive renditions of Zeppelin numbers.

As always, live entertainment is FREE TO THE PEOPLE at Golden Age, and there is never a ticket or cover charge.

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The Dirndl Disco is a series of Oktoberfest DJ sets that we are hosting to add a touch of Munich night life to our Oktoberfest celebrations. After the tents close for the evening in Munich, many of the Oktoberfest revelers continue their celebrations in night clubs throughout the city with dancing (frequently still dressed in their lederhosen and dirndls)! As such, we encourage our guests for the Dirndl Discos to wear their finest Bavarian garb, and we’ll even award the ones we consider best dressed with an Oktoberfest themed prize!

Our first Dirndl Disco will feature DJ B.Mic spinning 90s and 2000s R&B and hip hop guaranteed to make you want to shake das booty!

As always, live entertainment is FREE TO THE PEOPLE at Golden Age, and there is never a ticket or cover charge.

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At Golden Age, die Kinder are always welcome, even during Oktoberfest, and we hope they will join us for an hour devoted to their entertainment with our dear from Miss Cassidy. Miss Cassidy will engage the children with a performance and with an opportunity to do some Oktoberfest crafting. We will be open with our full menu for adults.

Miss Cassidy is a creator, educator, and performer dedicated to spreading joy through artistic expression. With her vibrant energy and welcoming spirit, she offers dynamic lessons in theater, dance, music, visual arts, cooking, social-emotional learning, history, and more!

Deeply committed to inspiring learners to explore, discover, and cultivate their unique strengths, Miss Cassidy draws from her extensive theatre and arts background. She uses social-emotional learning to encourage creative curiosity across a variety of disciplines, helping learners of all ages build confidence and embrace their individuality. A passionate advocate for accessibility, she ensures that every participant—regardless of ability or background—has the opportunity to engage, express, and thrive.

For more about Miss Cassidy, please visit her website here!