Teddy Swims at The Pete; Pittsburgh Opera Performs at Hartwood Acres (Sun., 6/7/26)

1) The above video of “Are You Even Real” beautifully sums up the role of Teddy Swims in our music universe. It’s a song from his latest album, last year’s I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2). We see Teddy relaxed and comfortable, seated in an easy chair or strolling around gently as he sings—which typifies the fact that he has firmly made it big. No longer is Teddy Swims the unknown upstart who shot from self-made online videos to a major-label recording contract. Now he is just everyone’s Teddy bear, and as for the song itself: Hey, it’s good. A sweet old sort of romantic anthem, but in a surprising, state-of-the-art style—done seamlessly with Givēon, another genre-busting innovator. The overall message is that Swims (a.k.a. Jaten Collin Dimsdale from Conyers, Georgia) is here to stay, and he’s only 33. What will he do next? Pittsburghers can find out by catching Teddy Swims in concert at Petersen Events Center. Opening is singer-songwriter Marc Scibilia. 8 p.m. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. (M.V.)

2) Pittsburgh Opera continues it’s summer tradition of performing in the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series. It’s free to the public performance at Hartwood Acres will feature opera and performers from its company. The 90-minute performance will showcase many of opera’s greatest hits, as well as popular selections from the American songbook, See some amazing performers onstage in the pleasant evening air. 7:30 p.m. 4000 Middle Road, Allison Park.

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