Thu., July 17
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Tekko. 12 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 20. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $70. Registration required. tekko.us
FILM • SEWICKLEY
The Filmworks of Max Cianci. 7 p.m. The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center. 418 Walnut St., Sewickley. Free. Reservation required. thelindsaytheater.org
GAME SHOW • OAKMONT
Crossover Colosseum. 7-8 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m. The Oaks Theater. 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. $26.50. theoakstheater.com
THEATER • CARNEGIE
Throughline Theatre presents Living News Fest ’25. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 20. Carnegie Stage. 25 West Main St., Carnegie. $21.57. throughlinetheatre.org
THEATER • EAST LIBERTY
New Horizon Theater presents Sistas: The Musical. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 27. Kelly Strayhorn Theater. 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. $40. kelly-strayhorn.org
DRAG • MILLVALE
Ghost will bring its theatrical metal antics to PPG Paints Arena, giving local drag acts a reason to break out the face paint and get spooky. Ghost: The Drag Show at Harold’s Haunt invites guests to be “satanized with an evening of hits” from the Grammy Award-winning Swedish band, spotlighting drag and burlesque entertainers Land Shark, Ramona Ryder, Venus Doom, Portia Sparks, and Jami Starling. Cosplay is encouraged. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. 142 Grant Ave., Millvale. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tip money recommended for performers. queerwitches.com
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Stage 62 presents The Prom. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 27. Greer Cabaret Theater. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. $33.93. stage62.org
Fri., July 18
FESTIVAL • NORTH SIDE
Summer means free live music in Pittsburgh, and one event is more than ready to deliver. The Northside Music Festival returns with a lineup of over 75 local and national acts across multiple stages, representing genres ranging from indie rock to gospel. Navigate the many bands, food vendors, and more on your own, or plan ahead by downloading the official Northside Music Festival app. 5 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 20. Multiple locations, North Side. Free. All ages. northsidemusicfestival.com
SPORTS • NORTH SHORE
Pittsburgh Pirates present Yinzerpalooza Weekend. 5 p.m. pregame. Continues through Sun., July 20. PNC Park. 115 Federal St., North Shore. Ticket prices vary. mlb.com/pirates/ballpark
PARTY • OAKLAND
After Dark: Camp Carnegie (21+). 6-10 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $25-30. 21 and over. carnegiemnh.org
MUSIC • SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes with Amythyst Kiah. 7:30 p.m. South Park Amphitheater. 100 Farmshow Dr., South Park Township. Free. All ages. alleghenycounty.us
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh CLO presents Disney’s Frozen. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 27. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. $66.64-133.84. pittsburghclo.culturaldistrict.org
MUSIC • WARRENDALE
Ace Frehley with Wicked and Ringleader. 8 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. 103 Slade Ln., Warrendale. $72.65-89.15. jergels.com
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Light Asylum with Heavy Halo. 9 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 21 and over. spiritpgh.com
Sat., July 19
AUTO • SQUIRREL HILL
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Schenley Park Race Weekend. 9:30 a.m. Continues through Sun., July 20. Schenley Drive and Darlington Road, Squirrel Hill. $10 suggested donation. pvgp.org
PARTY • OAKLAND
MICHIYAYA presents Baby Bops and Family Jams at Inside Out. 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. All ages. carnegieart.org
DRAG • LAWRENCEVILLE
The Cher Show with Catty Wampus. 11 p.m. Blue Moon Bar. 5115 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. Tip money recommended for performers. facebook.com/TheBlueMoonBar
Sun., July 20
MUSIC • POINT BREEZE
Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch: A Summer Serenade. 10:30 a.m. Mellon Park. Fifth Avenue and Shady Avenue, Point Breeze. Free. All ages. chambermusicpittsburgh.org
MARKET • ALLENTOWN
I Love Trash Flea Market. 3-8 p.m. The Shred Shed. 732 E. Warrington Ave., Allentown. Free. All ages. instagram.com/shred_shed_pgh
Mon., July 21
ART • FRIENDSHIP
Lauren Kalman: To Hold… 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Aug. 3. Pittsburgh Glass Center. 5472 Penn Ave., Friendship. Free. pittsburghglasscenter.org
MUSIC • NORTH SIDE
Mopar Stars, The Zells, and Silver and Gold. 8 p.m. The Government Center. 715 East St., North Side. $10. thegovernmentcenter.com
Tue., July 22
FILM • MILLVALE
Funhouse Film Club: Beach Bummers Mystery Double Feature. 7 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m. The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. Free. Registration required. mrsmalls.com
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Tour with Bush and Morgan Wade. 7 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $38. ppgpaintsarena.com
MUSIC • ALLENTOWN
MSPAINT with Lip Critic, Pat and the Pissers, and Positive Thinking. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $16 in advance, $18 at the door. bottlerocketpgh.com
Wed., July 23
LIT • BLOOMFIELD
Hike to White Whale Bookstore to see author and Chatham University alum Laura Jackson present her essay collection Deep and Wild: On Mountains, Opossums and Finding Your Way in West Virginia in conversation with Lori Jakiela. Deep and Wild captures the creatures, rugged trails, and other aspects of Jackson’s homestate, all to see “beyond all-too-common Appalachian stories of hardship and poverty.” 7-8 p.m. 4754 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. Registration required. Livestream available. whitewhalebookstore.com/events
FILM • DOWNTOWN
Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill: Live From Prague. 7:30 p.m. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $17. trustarts.org
MUSIC • OAKLAND
Flowers For The Dead, Velvet Overkill, and Headfooter. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Haven. 401 Atwood St., Oakland. $13.74. havenvenue.com
This article appears in Jul 16-22, 2025.
