Rick Handler

Kennywood's vintage Racer still rocks the coaster scene.

Early Summer Short List: Sun and Fun in the Pittsburgh Region

The summer season is at hand and here are our activity and event recommendations for the early part of it.

Hozier in Concert at Benedum Center; Baja Bar & Grill Hosts The Flow Band (Sun., 5/26/19)

Hozier, The Flow Band

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Jam on Walnut with Justin Fabus; OpenStreetsPgh in East End (Sat., 5/25/19)

Jam on Walnut with Justin Fabus, OpenStreetsPGH, ‘Top Girls,’ Riverhounds vs. Independence

ctr.) is surrounded by fellow cast members. (photo: Matthew Murphy).

‘Dear Evan Hansen’: You Are Well Liked

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is a realistic portrayal of modern day teenage and family life. The musical shows anxiety and despair, but ultimately offers hope.

Guitarist Selwyn Birchwood At Moondog’s; Food Truck Festival at The Meadows (Fri., 5/24/19)

Selwyn Birchwood, The Meadows Food Truck Festival, ‘The Taffetas’

Playwright Stephen Belber’s ‘We Are Among Us’ deals in dark secrets. (photo courtesy of Mr. Belber)

‘We Are Among Us’ Continues at City Theatre; South Park Theatre Staging ‘Morning’s at Seven’ (Thurs., 5/23/19)

‘We Are Among Us,’ ‘Morning’s at Seven’

Members of The Shelf Life String Band bring bluegrass to the Deutschtown Music Festival. photo: Christopher Maggio.

Sebadoh in Concert at Stage AE; Park House Bluegrass Jam w/Shelf Life String Band (Wed., 5/22/19)

Sebadoh, Park House Bluegrass Jam

Ben Levi Ross as Evan Hansen and Jessica Phillips as Heidi Hansen have a mother-son talk on the couch. (Photo: Matthew Murphy)

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Opens at Heinz Hall; Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle Hosts Ceili Dancing (Tues., 5/21/19)

‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ Ceili Dancing

Bea Taco Town Features Variety of Tacos and Burritos; Biddle’s Escape a Fun Place to Start the Week (Mon., 5/20/19)

Bea Taco Town, Biddle’s Escape

Front Porch Staging ‘Bright Star’; ‘Steel Magnolias’ at McKeesport Little Theatre (Sun., 5/19/19)

‘Bright Star,’ ‘Steel Magnolias’

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