War and Treaty Perform at TRAF; Bantam Jeep Heritage Fest in Butler; Living Dead Weekend at Monroeville Mall (Friday, 6/12/26)

June 10, 2026/Rick Handler

1) The 7-day Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is one of Pittsburgh’s largest and grandest summer celebrations. The ever-popular Artist Market features handmade arts, crafts, and wearables on sale in over 350 artist booths. This year’s festival is being held in the recently opened Arts Landing civic space. Performing arts are headlined by several Mainstage Concerts with acts including The War and Treaty (Friday June 12, 7:30 p.m.), and Joan Osborne (Sunday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.). A varied lineup of Pittsburgh-based talent will perform as well. Last but not least, a juried visual arts exhibition is displayed at Space Gallery in the Cultural District. (M.V., R.H.)

The War and Treaty is a Grammy nominated duo composed of husband and wife: Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter.

Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival — June 12 – 14, Butler and Slippery Rock.

Jeep owners can register to have some big boulder fun on the Bantam Jeep Festival obstacle course.

2) Whether you have a Jeep or not, head to the Butler area for the 15th annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. The event is a celebration of the fact that the original winning design for an all-purpose reconnaissance vehicle for the U.S. Army in 1940 was by Butler’s American Bantam car company. The government worried that Bantam couldn’t supply all the Jeeps the Army needed, so the design went to several different manufacturers while Bantam focused on other products. However, diehard Jeep enthusiasts see the Heritage Festival as honoring the true birth of the vehicle, and a rousing celebration it is. Highlights include the annual Jeep Parade, which has set world records for largest Jeep parades; Jeep historical exhibits with a WWII encampment; family-friendly activities; vendors; food; and a variety of on- and off-road Jeep driving events. Camping is offered too. The event is produced by the nonprofit The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association (FBJA). The Jeep Parade is in downtown Butler and many other events are at Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd, Slippery Rock. (R.H.)

Living Dead Weekend — June 12 – 14 Monroeville Mall.

3) Get your undead on at the Living Dead Weekend. As you probably know, George Romero, legendary director of the landmark horror film Night of the Living Dead, shot the film in Evans City and its first sequel, Dawn of the Dead, at Monroeville Mall. This makes Pittsburgh the zombie film capital of the world. And as the Living Dead Museum says, The Dead are Alive. There are many events and reunions. Highlights include celebrity appearances, movie location tours, cosplay, merchandise collectibles, art exhibits and panels, along with photo opportunities. Those scheduled to appear include Tom Savini, Tony Buba, Greg Nicotero, Scott Reiniger, Ken Foree, Gaylen Ross, and many more. This promises to be a fun weekend, and remember, “They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” (R.H.)