Styx Plays Citizens at The Wylie; Festival of Combustion at Carrie Furnaces (Sat., 10/3/26)

1) Styx is the mythical river in Greek mythology that sets the boundary between Earth and Hades. It’s also the name of a legendary Chicago rock band whose major success was between the chronological boundaries of 1972 and 1984. During that period, the band had four consecutive multi-platinum albums and 16 top 40 singles on the U.S. charts. The hit parade included songs like “Lady” and “Come Sail Away.” And of course Steeler fans love Styx’s “Renegade,” often played at home games. Last year Styx released their 18th studio album, Circling from Above. This year Styx visits Pittsburgh’s Citizens Live at the Wylie, with guest artists The Outlaws. Tickets have been going fast so act promptly and appropriately. 8 p.m. 1201 Wylie Ave., Hill District. (E.C., M.V.)

2) This could literally be the hottest event of the year. Rivers of Steel, the nonprofit organization that is responsible for the historic Carrie Furnaces former steelmaking site, and U.S. Steel are holding its Festival of Combustion at the legendary plant and grounds today from 3 to 9 p.m.

One of the main highlights of the festival is the dramatic iron pour—a rare chance to see molten metal streamed from a furnace into molds. Throughout the day, Rivers of Steel’s metal arts team will cast both aluminum and iron, and even a special tin pour. Visitors can carve their own molds and take part in the process. As dusk falls, the furnaces come alive in a glowing evening iron pour performance that transforms the historic site into a breathtaking fusion of light, fire, and sound.

Other features include: industrial arts demonstrations; hands-on workshops, performances from Lady Beast Food and drink vendors, maker vendors. Oh, and what would a combustion festival be without a fireworks finale. For tickets and more information visit the Festival of Combustion website. 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Rankin.

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