Creed In Concert at Star Lake; Pgh Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend (Sat., 8/3/24)

1) If you are neither a postwar Boomer nor a postmodern intellectual, take heart. Post-grunge might be just the genre for you, and a band that is among its foremost avatars visits the Pittsburgh area when Creed performs at Star Lake. This is a post-second-hiatus version of Creed, a product of their recent second reunion. However—in a testament to the members’ enduring friendship—the original lineup remains nearly intact from Creed’s formation in Tallahassee in 1994, when lead vocalist Scott Stapp and lead guitarist Mark Tremonti were fellow students at Florida State. They’re joined on the current, nostalgically named Summer of ‘99 Tour by longtime drummer Scott Phillips and bassist Brian Marshall, with the main substitution (for touring purposes) being rhythm guitarist Eric Friedman in place of the long-departed Brian Brasher. Creed is a spiritually inspired group. The band’s power ballads tend to display what one critic called “Christian-infused testosterone.” Creed comes to The Pavilion at Star Lake with guests 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven. 7 p.m. 665 Rte. 18, Burgettstown. (M.V.)

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend—August 3 and 4. Schenley Park

2) Drivers will start their engines and fans will lower their tailgates for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix race weekend in Schenley Park. The event is one of America’s largest vintage race events. Saturday will see race qualifying heats with over 150 vintage racers, and Sunday is the main race day. Both days’ action goes from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other highlights include car shows featuring international, Italian, and British cars, a vendors marketplace, vintage racer ride-along, and various food and beverage offerings, Mini Cooper is the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix’s Marque of the Year 2024. Qualifying race heats are on Saturday and the featured race is on Sunday. Look for Vintage Grand Prix events throughout Pittsburgh in the run up to the race. Charities benefiting from race proceeds are Autism Pittsburgh and the Merakey Allegheny Valley School. $5 charitable contribution admission charge. (R.H.)

Two older, vintage, open-wheel racers jockey for position. (Photo: Rick Handler)

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