Thu., July 24
MUSIC • BURGETTSTOWN
Times like these call for a little nostalgic soft rock, and The Pavilion at Star Lake is more than happy to deliver. Toto, Christopher Cross, and Men At Work join forces to chill out audiences with hits that helped define the 1980s, including “Africa,” “Sailing,” “Who Can It Be Now?,” and more. Don’t miss these giants of mellow music during this special event. 6:45 p.m. 665 PA-18, Burgettstown. Tickets start at $55. burgettstowntheater.com
MUSIC/PARTY • DOWNTOWN
Mad About Movies with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $25. pittsburghsymphony.org
FILM • DOWNTOWN
International Art House Classics: Stray Dog. 7:30 p.m. Continues on Sat., July 26. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $10-13. trustarts.org
Fri., July 25
ART • DOWNTOWN
Downtown comes alive with free activities, new exhibitions, and more when the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents its latest Gallery Crawl. Create collage masterpieces, attend opening receptions at various galleries, and check out the Art Mart, a one-day-only pop-up fair featuring prints, comics, ceramics, and more. Stay late for Hidden Treasures, a showcase of techno, experimental, house, and avant-garde music at Wood Street Galleries. 3 p.m.-12 a.m. Multiple locations, Downtown. Free. crawl.trustarts.org
PARTY • POINT BREEZE
Summer Fridays at the Frick: Make Music Pittsburgh. 5 p.m. The Frick Pittsburgh. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. Free or $5 suggested donation. All ages. thefrickpittsburgh.org
FESTIVAL/MUSIC • CHESWICK
The Kip London Memorial Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 27. Pittsburgh Shrine Center. 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick. $35-60. pghbluesfestival.com
MUSIC • MIDLAND
Pure Black and Gold Oldies: Doo-Wop and Pop. 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. One Lincoln Park, Midland. $18-25. lincolnparkarts.org
FILM • DOWNTOWN
Day of the Dead 40th Anniversary Screening. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 27. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $17. trustarts.org
BURLESQUE • STRIP DISTRICT
The Dog Penn After Dark: Furlesque with The Velvet Hearts. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. The Dog Penn. 2614 Penn Ave., Strip District. $15-60. Vaccinated dogs permitted. instagram.com/velvetheartsentertainment
Sat., July 26
TALK/TOUR • RANKIN
Homestead 1892: Exploring the Lockout and Strike with The Frick Pittsburgh and Rivers of Steel. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Carrie Blast Furnaces. 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Rankin. $30-55. thefrickpittsburgh.org
MARKET • LAWRENCEVILLE
Lawrenceville Vintage Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lawrenceville Market House. 4112 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. instagram.com/lvmarkethouse
FESTIVAL • SOUTH SIDE
Goat Fest. 12-4 p.m. Arlington Ballfield. 2000 Julia St., South Side. Free. All ages. fosspark.org/goatfest2025
PARTY • STRIP DISTRICT
This Ain’t Texas Block Party. 12-8 p.m. Coop De Ville. 2305 Smallman St., Strip District. Free. instagram.com/coopdevillepgh
MARKET • ALLENTOWN
Undead Format Fest Vendor and Swap Fair. 1 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. Free. bottlerocketpgh.com
DANCE • NORTH SIDE
Legacy Arts Project presents Dance Africa: A Moment In Time. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Continues through Sat., July 27. New Hazlett Theater. Six Allegheny Square East, North Side. $35-60. newhazletttheater.org
PARTY • MILLVALE
Enbeatz presents Sad Horny Angry and Indie Sleaze. 7 p.m. Harold’s Haunt. 142 Grant Ave., Millvale. $10 after 9 p.m. queerwitches.com/pages/events
MUSIC • BLOOMFIELD
Slow Mass, Edhochuli, and Genital Shame. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Brillobox. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $15. brilloboxpgh.com
Sun., July 27
OUTDOORS • LAWRENCEVILLE/STRIP DISTRICT
OpenStreetsPGH: Lawrenceville and the Strip District. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Multiple locations, Lawrenceville and Strip District. Free. All ages. openstreetspgh.org
MARKET • SOUTH SIDE
Find that special second-hand something when Velum Fermentation hosts Days Gone By: A Vintage and Creator Market. Presented by The Closet PGH and Monarch Studios, the event features more than 30 local vendors selling vintage clothing, memorabilia, jewelry, antiques, art, and more. Shoppers can also get new ink from Kült Tiny Tattoo Studio, enjoy food and bevvies, and more. 12-6 p.m. 2120 Jane St., South Side. Free. All ages. velumfermentation.com/events
OUTDOORS • OBSERVATORY HILL
Galactic Family Adventure Day. 4-10 p.m. Riverview Park Visitor’s Center. One Riverview Ave., Observatory Hill. Free. All ages. pittsburghparks.org
MUSIC • NEW KENSINGTON
Show Me The Body with No Guard and NYC Shootout. 6 p.m. Preserving Underground. 1101 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. $28.97. preservingconcerts.com
Mon., July 28
FILM • NORTH SIDE
Ocean Paradise. 12:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Continues through Sept. 1. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. $8-10. carnegiesciencecenter.org
Tue., July 29
TALK • STRIP DISTRICT
Scheana Shay: My Good Side Tour (A Live Memoir Experience). 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $40-60. citywinery.com/pittsburgh
MUSIC • GARFIELD
Pyre with ruth e. toothless and I Love You, I Love You. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Mr. Roboto Project. 5106 Penn Ave., Garfield. $12. therobotoproject.com
Wed., July 30
LIT • ALLISON PARK
Riverstone Books and Mystery Lovers Bookshop present An Evening with Author Shari Lapena. 6:30 p.m. Hampton Community Center. 3200 Lochner Way, Allison Park. $7.13. mysterylovers.com
MUSIC • MILLVALE
Maria, etc…, Julianna Warner, and Jennica Tamler. 7:30 p.m. Poetry Lounge. 313 North Ave., Millvale. $5. poetrymillvale.com
This article appears in Jul 23-29, 2025.
