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Cool Picks

Cool things to do in the Pittsburgh region

at four stages of a deft ride down the falls at Ohiopyle State Park—which also offers many outdoor thrills for visitors who aren't kayak ninjas. (Photo: 'Wwkayaker22' via Wikipedia)

Ohiopyle and Nearby Attractions (Mon., 6/24/24)

Ohiopyle and area attractions

Jim Donovan (jumping guitarist) & the Sun King Warriors. Photo: Erica Dilcer.

Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors in Concert at Hartwood Acres (Sun., 6/23/24)

Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors

A spotlight "sunflower" effect shines down on the band as they play.

The Clarks in Concert at Stage AE; City Winery Hosts The Silencers 45th Anniversary Show; Doors Open Pittsburgh (Sat., 6/22/24)

The Clarks, The Silencers 45th Anniversary Show, Doors Open Pittsburgh

Tubing on the beautiful Clarion River is a fun way to spend a summer day. (photo: Rachel Francioni)

Clarion River Tubing with Pale Whale Outfitters (Fri., 6/21/24)

Clarion River tubing with Pale Whale

Brothers Osborne in Concert at Stage AE (Thurs., 6/20/24)

Brothers Osborne

Paula Abdul backstage at the The X Factor in 2011. photo: Alison Martin.

New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul & Jazzy Jeff Play Star Lake (Wed., 6/19/24)

New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul, and Jazzy Jeff

Look beyond the city to find wide-open beaches at state parks. This is one of several on the big lake at Pymatuning.

Pittsburgh Area Swimming Pools and Beaches (Tues., 6/18/24)

Pittsburgh swimming pools and beaches

Summer in Pittsburgh offers plenty of flow with which to go.

Venture Outdoors Kayaking on Allegheny River and North Park Lake (Mon., 6/17/24)

Kayaking on the water

Earth Wind & Fire in a 2009 concert. photo: Craig ONeal.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire Play PPG Paints Arena; Father’s Day Car Cruise with Airborne at Hartwood Acres (Sun., 6/16/24)

Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind & Fire

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss in Concert at Star Lake (Sat., 6/15/24)

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

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