Thu., June 19
PARTY • OAKLAND
Inside Out: pvkvsv, Jaybee Jackson, Liftgate, ICY PISCES, and Arie Cole present Skylight. 5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 22. Carnegie Museum of Art-Sculpture Court. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. All ages. carnegieart.org/series/inside-out
FESTIVAL • DOWNTOWN
The Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration returns with a long weekend of events celebrating Black freedom and history. Festivities kick off on Thursday with the Juneteenth YouthFEST at Mellon Spray Park, where kids and teens can enjoy sports fun, gaming, and more, followed by the All-White Juneteenth Boat Party on the Gateway Clipper. From there, Downtown comes alive with the Juneteenth Grand Jubilee Parade and concerts featuring Dru Hill, Morris Day and the Time, Trina, and other famous acts. Times and locations vary. Free. stoptheviolencepgh.com
Fri., June 20
ART • SOUTH SIDE
Opening Reception: Fiberart International. 5:30-8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 30. Brew House Arts. 711 S. 21st St., South Side. Free. brewhousearts.org
COMEDY • STRIP DISTRICT
DVE Comedy Fest Loaded Showcase. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. The Original Pittsburgh Winery. 2809 Penn Ave., Strip District. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 21 and over. pittsburghwinery.com
Sat., June 21
PARTY • GARFIELD
Fruit of the Dirt Summer Block Party. 12-7 p.m. Coral Street block behind Bunker Projects, Garfield. Free. instagram.com/bunkerprojects
MUSIC • OAKLAND
WYEP Summer Music Festival. 4-11 p.m. Schenley Plaza. 4100 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. pittsburghparks.org
Sun., June 22
KIDS • HOMESTEAD
Bubbles Burgh. 1-4 p.m. The Waterfront. 149 West Bridge St., Homestead. Free. All ages. waterfrontpgh.com
CIRCUS • MILLVALE
Squidling Brothers Circus Sideshow presents Tommy Amoeba’s Birthday Bash. 7 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $24.40 in advance, $26.40 at the door. mrsmalls.com
Mon., June 23
MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
Billy Corgan and the Machines of God: A Return to Zero Tour with Return to Dust. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. Tickets start at $75. roxiantheatre.com
Tue., June 24
MUSIC • OAKLAND
Phish. 7:30 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. $103-190. peterseneventscenter.com/events
Wed., June 25
MUSIC • OAKLAND
Jazz in the Garden. 6:30-9 p.m. Continues through Thu., Sept. 18. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. 1 Schenley Dr., Oakland. $35-60. phipps.conservatory.org
Thu., June 26
MUSIC • OAKLAND
Calliope Schenley Plaza Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. Continues through Thu., Sept. 4. Schenley Plaza. 4100 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. All ages. calliopehouse.org
Fri., June 27
PARTY • POINT BREEZE
Summer Fridays at the Frick. 5 p.m. Continues through Fri., Aug. 29. The Frick Pittsburgh. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. Free, $5 suggested donation. All ages. thefrickpittsburgh.org
ART • NORTH SIDE
Exhibition Opening and Block Party: Vivian Caccuri and Rebecca Shapass. 6-8 p.m. Mattress Factory Monterey Annex. 1414 Monterey St., North Side. Free. Registration required. mattress.org
MUSIC/FILM • DOWNTOWN
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., June 29. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $55-170. trustarts.org
Sat., June 28
MUSIC • HIGHLAND PARK
WAMO Day Juneteenth Celebration. 12-5 p.m. Fountain Lawn. Highland Park. Free. All ages. pittsburghpa.gov
MARKET • SQUIRREL HILL
Squirrel Hill Night Market. 6-10 p.m. Continues through Sat., Sept. 27. Murray Avenue from Forbes Avenue to Beacon Street, Squirrel Hill. Free. uncoversquirrelhill.com/nightmarkets
PARTY • STRIP DISTRICT
Wild Neighbors Dance Party. 6-10 p.m. Bitz Opera Factory. 2425 Liberty Ave., Strip District. $23.18. 21 and over. humaneactionpittsburgh.org
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Kyle Mooney: The Real Me/Fake Me Tour. 7 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $50.75. spiritpgh.com
Sun., June 29
OUTDOORS • HOMEWOOD/EAST END
Strap on your sneakers or skates or tune up your bike for the latest OpenStreetsPGH community event. Organized by BikePGH, the annual event series invites residents to explore free activities hosted by local organizations along car-free streets throughout various neighborhoods. Head to Homewood, Larimer, and East Liberty for live music, kid-friendly fun, pogo lessons, fitness classes, and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Course map available. Free. All ages. openstreetspgh.org
MARKET • SOUTH SIDE
Pittsburgh Pickers Vintage Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Highline. East Carson St., South Side. Free. All ages. instagram.com/pittsburghpickers
FESTIVAL • NORTH SIDE
Hello, Neighbor! Northside Family Day Celebration. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Allegheny Commons. North Avenue and Arch Street, North Side. Free. All ages. pittsburghparks.org
PRIDE • HIGHLAND PARK
Family Pride Night. 6-9 p.m. Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. 7370 Baker St., Highland Park. $20-25. All ages. pittsburghzoo.org
Mon., June 30
WRESTLING • UPTOWN
WWE Monday Night RAW. 5:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $74. ppgpaintsarena.com
Tue., July 1
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh CLO presents Back to the Future: The Musical. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 6. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. $66.64-133.84. pittsburghclo.culturaldistrict.org
Thu., July 3
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Anthrocon. 10 a.m. Continues through Sun., July 6. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $80 pre-registered, $100 at the door. anthrocon.org
Fri., July 4
HOLIDAY • AVELLA
Independence Day celebration. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. 401 Meadowcroft Rd., Avella. Included with regular admission. heinzhistorycenter.org
THEME PARK • WEST MIFFLIN
All-American Summer. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Sat., July 5. Kennywood. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Included with regular admission. All ages. kennywood.com
HOLIDAY • NORTH SHORE/MT. WASHINGTON
City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration. 4 p.m. Great Lawn. 393 N. Shore Dr., North Shore and Grandview Park Band Stand. 664 Science St., Mt. Washington. Free. All ages. pittsburghpa.gov
HOLIDAY • NORTH SIDE
July 4th Explosive Science. 6-11 p.m. 10 a.m. general admission. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. $71-139. carnegiesciencecenter.org
Sat., July 5
WRESTLING • MILLVALE
Enjoy Wrestling presents Hot To Go. 7 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $36.25-58.35. mrsmalls.com
Sun., July 6
MUSIC • HOMESTEAD
Sunday Fundays featuring Jammin’ July Summer Concerts. Details TBA. Continues through Sat., July 26. Sandcastle Waterpark. 1000 Sandcastle Dr., Homestead. sandcastlewaterpark.com
Fri., July 11
PARTY • NORTH SIDE
Night in the Tropics: Evening in Paradise. 7-11 p.m. VIP 5 p.m. National Aviary. 700 Arch St., North Side. $110-169. 21 and over. aviary.org
FESTIVAL • DOWNTOWN
Picklesburgh returns for its 10th anniversary with a bigger, bolder event that spans Downtown Pittsburgh. The specialty food festival will take over the Sixth and Seventh Street Bridges, Allegheny Landing, Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Heinz Hall Garden, Market Square, and PPG Plaza, bringing with it loads of local food, live music, contests, vendors, and more. Don’t miss the most ambitious Picklesburgh to date. Times TBA. Multiple locations, Downtown. Free. All ages. picklesburgh.com
DANCE • NORTH SIDE
Texture Contemporary Ballet presents Infinite Abundance. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 13. New Hazlett Theater. 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. $24-39. newhazletttheater.org
Sat., July 12
ART • OAKLAND
Fault Lines: Art, Imperialism, and the Atlantic World. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 25, 2026. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Included with regular admission. carnegieart.org
PARTY • EAST LIBERTY
House Party: Lavender Wave. 7 p.m. Kelly Strayhorn Theater. 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Pay What Moves You $50-325. kelly-strayhorn.org
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
An Evening with Vince Gill. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $68-144. pittsburghsymphony.org
Sun., July 13
MARKET • SOUTH SIDE
Neighborhood Flea. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. New Town Square at SouthSide Works. 27th Street and Sidney Street, South Side. Free. All ages. southsideworks.com
Tue., July 15
PODCAST • MCKEES ROCKS
Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $34-46. roxiantheatre.com
Wed., July 16
AUTO • SOUTH SIDE
Vintage Grand Prix Tune-Up. 5-9 p.m. SouthSide Works. 424 S. 27th St., South Side. Free. All ages. southsideworks.com
Thu., July 17
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Tekko. Times TBA. Continues through Sun., July 20. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $30-300, free for kids 6 and under. tekko.us
Fri., July 18
MUSIC • NORTH SIDE
Northside Music Festival. 5 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 20. Multiple locations, North Side. Free. northsidemusicfestival.com
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. trustarts.org
Sat., July 19
AUTO • SQUIRREL HILL
Pittsburgh Grand Prix Schenley Park Car Show and Races. 9:30 a.m. Continues through Sat., July 20. Schenley Drive and Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill. $10. pvgp.org
MUSIC • BURGETTSTOWN
Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul: Good Vibes Only Tour. 6:30 p.m. The Pavilion at Star Lake. 665 Route 18, Burgettstown. Tickets start at $31. pavilionstarlake.com
Tue., July 22
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance with Bush and Morgan Wade. 7 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $38. ppgpaintsarena.com
Thu., July 24
MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
JoJo Siwa. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. Tickets start at $48. roxiantheatre.com/shows
Fri., July 25
ART • DOWNTOWN
Ben Schonberger: Hi-NRG. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 2. 707 Gallery. 707 Penn Ave., Downtown. trustarts.org
THEATER • SQUIRREL HILL
Quantum Theatre presents Seagull. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Aug. 17. Chatham University. 107 Woodland Rd., Squirrel Hill. Tickets TBA. quantumtheatre.com
Sat., July 26
FESTIVAL • SOUTH SIDE
Goat Fest PGH. 12-4 p.m. Arlington Ball Field. 2000 Julia St., South Side. Free. All ages. fosspark.org/overview-2025
DANCE • NORTH SIDE
Dance Africa Pittsburgh: A Moment in Time. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., July 27. New Hazlett Theater. Six Allegheny Square East, North Side. $30-60. newhazletttheater.org
MARKET • SOUTH SIDE
SouthSide Works Night Market. 5-9 p.m. SouthSide Works New Town Square.
27th Street and Sidney Street, South Side. Free. All ages. southsideworks.com
MUSIC • BURGETTSTOWN
Kesha and Scissor Sisters: The Tits Out Tour. 7 p.m. The Pavilion at Star Lake. 665 Route 18, Burgettstown. Tickets start at $46. burgettstowntheater.com
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Nas with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $65-200. trustarts.org
Sun., July 27
PARTY • NORTH SIDE
Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents An Evening at the Moulin Rouge. 6 p.m. National Aviary. 700 Arch St., North Side. $125-175. pittsburghfestivalopera.org
Sat., Aug. 2
THEME PARK • WEST MIFFLIN
Fall Fantasy Mardi Gras Parades. Times TBA. Continues through Sun., Aug. 17. Kennywood. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Included with regular admission. kennywood.com
KIDS • UPTOWN
Hot Wheels Glow-N-Fire. 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Aug. 3. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $19. ppgpaintsarena.com
ART • LAWRENCEVILLE
Lawrenceville Art Crawl. 1-9 p.m. Multiple locations, Lawrenceville. Free. $10 after-party tickets. redfishbowl.com/lac2025
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Rock Reggae and Relief. 3 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $91-204. promowestlive.com
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Marvel Infinity Saga with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Aug. 3. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35-120. trustarts.org
Wed., Aug. 6
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
An August Evening with Wilco. 8 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $76-97. pittsburghsymphony.org
MUSIC • BURGETTSTOWN
The Doobie Brothers with the Coral Reefer Band. 7 p.m. The Pavilion at Star Lake. 665 Route 18, Burgettstown. Tickets start at $31. pavilionstarlake.com
Fri., Aug. 8
THEATER • HILL DISTRICT
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company presents Fences. 7 p.m. Continues through Sat., Sept. 6. August Wilson House. 1727 Bedford Ave., Hill District. $45. pghplaywrights.org
PODCAST • MCKEES ROCKS
Ear Hustle Live. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $34-46. roxiantheatre.com/shows
Sat., Aug. 9
FESTIVAL • STRIP DISTRICT
Barrel and Flow Fest. 9 a.m. Continues through Sun., Aug. 10. The Stacks at 3 Crossings. 2875 Railroad St., Strip District. $30-225. barrelandflow.com
MARKET • HILL DISTRICT
Steel City Spooky Market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Frankie Pace Park. 901 Centre Ave., Hill District. Free. All ages. instagram.com/steelcityspookymarket
FESTIVAL • NORTH SHORE
Bocce Tournament and Festival. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Acrisure Stadium. 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Shore. Free. heinzhistorycenter.org
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Do you realize … that The Flaming Lips are playing at Stage AE? The psych rock band, best known for the album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, stops in Pittsburgh during a world tour with indie rock pioneers Modest Mouse. Soak in a night of off-beat early-aughts music that includes an appearance by Friko. 6 p.m. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $78-272. promowestlive.com
Thu., Aug. 14
FESTIVAL • BLOOMFIELD
Little Italy Days. 5-9 p.m. Continues through Sun., Aug. 17. Liberty Avenue from Ella Street to Gross Street, Bloomfield. Free. littleitalydays.com
Fri., Aug. 15
THEATER • NORTH SIDE
Front Porch Theatricals presents Sunday in the Park with George. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Aug. 24. New Hazlett Theater. 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. $29-39. newhazletttheater.org
Sat., Aug. 16
SPORTS • AVELLA
Vintage Base Ball Day. 1-4 p.m. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. 401 Meadowcroft Rd., Avella. Included with regular admission. heinzhistorycenter.org
Fri., Aug. 22
PARTY • DOWNTOWN
Riverlife’s Party at the Pier: Dreamscape. 7:30-10:30 p.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $125-300. partyatthepier.com
Sat., Aug. 23
ART • OAKLAND
after school. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 11, 2026. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Included with regular admission. carnegieart.org
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Oddities and Curiosities Expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Sun., Aug. 24. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $12-239. odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com
FESTIVAL • SOUTH SIDE
TacoMania. 2-8 p.m. SouthSide Works New Town Square. 27th Street and Sidney Street, South Side. Tickets TBA. southsideworks.com
Wed., Aug. 27
OPERA • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents An Evening Under the Stars with OUR Stars. 7 p.m. Schenley Plaza. 4100 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $10-55. pittsburghfestivalopera.org
Fri., Aug. 29
ART • DOWNTOWN
Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 25, 2026. SPACE Gallery. 812 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Free. trustarts.org
Fri., Sept. 5
FESTIVAL • RANKIN
Pittsburgh Irish Festival. 4-11 p.m. Continues through Sun., Sept. 8. Carrie Blast Furnaces. 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Rankin. $10-65, free for kids 12 and under. pghirishfest.org
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
2025 Women Who Rock Benefit Concert with Jessica Simpson. 6:30 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $75.63. promowestlive.com
Sat., Sept. 6
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
ToonFusion Expo. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Sept. 7. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $23.81-192.74. toonfusion.com/pittsburgh
FESTIVAL • STRIP DISTRICT
Pittsburgh Taco Festival. 12:30-7 p.m. The Stacks at 3 Crossings. 2805 Railroad St., Strip District. $17.20-53.47. pghtacofest.com
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
Tue., Sept. 9
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Alabama Shakes with Sam Evian. 6:30 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $67-361. promowestlive.com
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
A Beautiful Noise. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Sept. 14. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. Tickets TBA. trustarts.org
Fri., Sept. 12
THEME PARK • WEST MIFFLIN
Phantom Fall Fest. 12-10 p.m. Continues through Nov. 1. Kennywood. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Included with regular admission. kennywood.com
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
Pixies with Spoon and Fazerdaze. 5:30 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $67-198. promowestlive.com
ART • NORTH SIDE
Exhibition Opening: Yasmine El Meleegy. 6-8 p.m. Mattress Factory. 500 Sampsonia Way, North Side. Free. mattress.org
Sat., Sept. 13
ART • OAKLAND
Black Photojournalism. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 19, 2026. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland.Included with regular admission. carnegieart.org
FESTIVAL • SHADYSIDE
Pittsburgh Chinese Culture Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mellon Park. 1047 Shady Ave., Shadyside. Free. pghccc.org
FESTIVAL • WASHINGTON
Four Chord Music Festival. 12 p.m. Continues through Sun., Sept. 14. EQT Park. One Washington Federal Way, Washington. Tickets start at $154.12. fourchordmusicfestival.com
Mon., Sept. 15
MUSIC • OAKLAND
The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension. 7 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. $75-487. peterseneventscenter.com
LIT • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Jill Lepore. 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Music Hall. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Tickets TBA. pittsburghlectures.org
Tue., Sept. 16
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
An Evening with David Byrne: Who Is the Sky? Tour. 8 p.m. Benedum Center. Seventh Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. Tickets TBA. trustarts.org
Fri., Sept. 19
FESTIVAL • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. Continues through Sun., Sept. 21. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Ticket prices vary. pittsburghjazzfest.org
DANCE • NORTH SIDE
Texture Contemporary Ballet presents In This Moment. 7:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 21. New Hazlett Theater. 6 Allegheny Square East, South Side. $24-39. newhazletttheater.org
Sat., Sept. 20
THEATER • SOUTH SIDE
Another Kind of Silence. 5:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 12. City Theatre. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. $24-35. citytheatrecompany.org
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Compagnie Hervé KOUBI. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. Tickets TBA. trustarts.org
Mon., Sept. 22
MUSIC • MILLVALE
Panda Bear. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $33.45. mrsmalls.com
This article appears in Jun 18-24, 2025 and Summer Guide (2025).
