Rick Handler

Candace Walker as Black Mary

Pittsburgh Playwrights Staging ‘Gem of the Ocean’; Pork and Beans for Texas Brisket, Ribs, and More (Sat., 8/31/19)

‘Gem of the Ocean,’ Pork and Beans, Panthers vs. Cavaliers

Squeeze Play at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall; The Roxian Hosts G. Love & Special Sauce (Fri., 8/30/19)

Sueeze, G. Love & Special Sauce

Blues Traveler in Concert at Rivers Casino; South Park Theatre Has ‘Butterscotch’ Onstage (Thurs., 8/29/19)

Blues Traveler, ‘Butterscotch’

Toad the Wet Sprocket Plays Jergel’s; Crafthouse Stage & Grill Offers Beer, Food and Music (Wed., 8/28/19)

Toad the Wet Sprocket, Crafthouse Stand & Grill

Rob Thomas in Concert at Benedum; Red Orchid Features Family Thai Curries (Tues., 8/27/19)

Rob Thomas, Red Orchid

Sycamore Island is a 'Green Space' haven river-bound and close to town.

Allegheny Land Trust Green Spaces; Carnegie Coffee Offers Italian Lavazza Coffee (Mon., 8/26/19)

Allegheny Land Trust Green Spaces, Carnegie Coffee

August is a great month for strolling the tree lined streets of Shadyside and enjoying the fine arts and crafts during the Art Festival on Walnut. (Photo: Rick Handler)

Live and Bush at Stage AE; Jergel’s Hosts The Bacon Brothers; Arts Festival on Walnut St.; Pedal Pgh (Sun., 8/25/19)

Live and Bush, The Bacon Brothers, The Arts Festival on Walnut, Pedal Pgh

Michael Franti spreading love and positive energy one tune at a time.

Rock, Reggae & Relief Festival on Forbes Ave. Downtown; Art Festival on Walnut Street in Shadyside (Sat., 8/24/19)

Rock, Reggae & Relief, Art Festival on Walnut, ‘The Savannah Sipping Society,’ Moore Park 80th Anniversary Celebration

Having fun here are Jordan Savusa and Meghan Babbe in 'The Second City’s Greatest Hits: Volume 59.' (Photo: Tim Schmidt)

‘The Second City: Greatest Hits Vol. 59’ at The O’Reilly; The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Play Mr. Smalls (Fri., 8/23/19)

The Second City: Greatest Hits Vol. 59,’ The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Riverhounds vs. Loudon United FC

The Bambi Wave Mural

‘Era of Cool: The Art of John Van Hamersveld’ at The Westmoreland Museum

The iconic pop art designer rode both the surfing and rock and roll waves.

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