Thu., Sept. 4
ART • SQUIRREL HILL
Opening Reception: The Pittsburgh Plein Air Collective Exhibition. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Frick Environmental Center. 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill. Free. Registration required. pittsburghparks.org
ART • GARFIELD
Opening Reception: As It Is and Meanwhile in Detroit. 6-8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 18. Silver Eye Center for Photography. 4808 Penn Ave., Garfield. Free. silvereye.org
LIT • SHADYSIDE
Appalachian Writers Series: Laura Jackson and Amanda K. Jaros. 7-8:30 p.m. Chatham University. 107 Woodland Rd., Shadyside. Free. Open to the public. Livestream available. chatham.edu/events
FILM • DOWNTOWN
ReelAbilities. 7 p.m.. Continues through Thu., Sept. 11. Point Park University-Pittsburgh Playhouse. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $5-18 single tickets, $75-125 passes. Virtual screenings available. filmpittsburgh.org
MUSIC • MUNHALL
Kenny G. 8 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $81.41-116.81. librarymusichall.com
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Don’t look, Team Lana! See one of the most controversial musicians working today when Ethel Cain stops at Stage AE during her Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour. The young, trans-identifying musician has made headlines for her talent, and for an online presence defined by regrettable past posts and a beef with Lana Del Ray. See Cain with supporting artist 9million. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $98.93. $1 from each ticket sold benefits The Ally Coalition LGBTQ+ nonprofit. promowestlive.com
Fri., Sept. 5
MARKET • SHADYSIDE
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh presents A Fair in the Park. 1-7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Sept. 7. Mellon Park. 1047 Shady Ave., Shadyside. Free. All ages. craftsmensguild.org
FESTIVAL • RANKINExperience Celtic music, dance, cuisine, and more when the Pittsburgh Irish Festival returns to the Carrie Blast Furnaces. The annual event
celebrates its 34th year with a slate of new food offerings and entertainment, including a stone-lifting competition, a live performance by Bodhrán Blitz, and a traditional Irish breakfast. The Pittsburgh Steelers will also host numerous activities, giveaways, and more in honor of their upcoming game in Dublin. 4-11 p.m. Continues through Sun., Sept. 7. 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Rankin. Ticket prices vary. Free for kids 12 and under. pghirishfest.org
MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
Jillith Fair: Loving Jill Sobule. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $20-35. citywinery.com/pittsburgh
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Women Who Rock Benefit Concert with Jessica Simpson. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Stage AE. 400 N. Shore Dr., North Shore. $75.65. mageewomens.org/events
THEATER • SHARPSBURG
Vigilance Theater presents Campfire Stories. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sat., Sept. 13. Camp Guyasuta. 300 23rd St. Ext., Sharpsburg. $35. vigilancetheater.com
COMEDY • ALLENTOWN
Nico Carney. 8 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $29.18. bottlerocketpgh.com
FILM • DOWNTOWN
Boys Go to Jupiter. 8 p.m. Continues through Thu., Sept. 11. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $10-13. trustarts.org
Sat., Sept. 6
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Get your fix of animation, video games, and other pop culture when ToonFusion Expo takes over David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The event makes its Pittsburgh premiere with tons of voice talent from anime, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and other series, celebrity panels, and gaming tournaments, as well as a cosplay contest and other activities. Grab your fellow fans and enjoy this weekend of fun. 9:30 a.m. Continues through Sun., Sept. 7. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. Tickets start at $29.75. toonfusion.com
ART • DORMONT
Dormont Arts presents Art in the Park. 2-7 p.m. Dormont Park. 1695 Dormont Ave., Dormont. Free. All ages. dormontarts.com/artinthepark
PARTY • LAWRENCEVILLE
Union Day Party. 4 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $22.75 in advance, $54.65 at the door. 21 and over. thunderbirdmusichall.com
COMEDY • DOWNTOWN
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour. 7 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $50.74-68.44. trustarts.org
PARTY • BLOOMFIELD
MySpace Nite. 10 p.m. Brillobox. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $10. 21 and over. brilloboxpgh.com/events
Sun., Sept. 7
TOUR • NORTH SIDE
Mexican War Streets House and Garden Tour. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604 West North Ave., North Side. $30. mexicanwarstreets.org
BURLESQUE • STRIP DISTRICT
Velvet Hearts Burlesque Brunch. 12 p.m. Doors at 11 a.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $15-25. citywinery.com/pittsburgh
MUSIC • MILLVALE
Cosmic Supreme Tour featuring John Mark McMillan and Citizens. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $33.45. mrsmalls.com
Mon., Sept. 8
TALK • OAKLAND
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Restoring an Ancient Fishpond in Maui, Hawaiʻi. 12-1 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. Registration required. carnegiemnh.org
FILM • OAKLAND
Carnegie Museum of Art Film Series: Here or There (5). 7-10:30 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $10, $8 for members. Registration required. carnegieart.org
Tue., Sept. 9
LIT • OAKMONT
Author John Patrick Green with Pat Lewis. 6:30 p.m. Mystery Lovers Bookshop. 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Free. Registration required. mysterylovers.com
MUSIC • NEW KENSINGTON
Crypta: In The Other Side North America Tour. 7 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Preserving Underground. 1101 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. $32.15.preservingconcerts.com
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Sept. 14. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. $49.86-165.50. trustarts.org
Wed., Sept. 10
MUSIC • OAKMONT
Ruben Studdard. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. The Oaks Theater. 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. $34.75-79.75. theoakstheater.com
FILM • POINT BREEZE
Mamma Mia!: Outdoor Movie and Live Choir Sing-Along. 8 p.m. The Frick Pittsburgh. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. $10-20. thefrickpittsburgh.org
This article appears in Sep 3-9, 2025.
