The Clarks Live at Stage AE; Inside Out at CMOA w/Pittsburgh Honky Tonk and NASH.V.ILL; Squirrel Hill Night Market (Sat., 6/28/25)

1) The Clarks continue to build on their foundation of playing solid working-class rock. The group gained a strong local following in the early ’90s gigging at clubs like Graffiti and Nick’s Fat City and have remained together and active long after nearly every other band on the scene during that era called it quits. After over 35 years, 11 studo albums, countless gigs and zero line-up changes, The Clarks have gone from being a regional favorite to a local institution. And the band members, who formed The Clarks at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, have never forgotten their home turf. Their most recent studio album is 2018’s, Madly in Love at the End of The World, released on the Clarkhouse Entertainment label, although the group has released a retrospective album, a live album, and an EP since then. Streaming now is a new single, “No. 9.” The Clarks say about it, “It was written by Noah Minarik and Greg Joseph, and as described by the band, ‘The story of persuasion and manipulation is nothing new. How many times we fall for it is the real story, the weakness of the fool. Is she a friend, a lover or a family member? Noah brought in a very cool dark musical groove and a killin’ bass line. From there Greg added a story to match. Scott refined the vocals and the band created a song that pulses into a new musical direction.’” Special guests for The Clarks at Stage AE are Melinda and the Night Sky and Brooke Surgener & The Bandits. Doors open 6 p.m. Outdoors. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. (R.H.) 

A spotlight “sunflower” effect shines down on The Clarks as they play at Stage AE in 2019.

2) Pittsburgh Honky Tonk and NASH.V.ILL headline CMOA’s Inside Out summer party in the Museum’s outdoor sculpture court. “The free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks.” Also on the scene is 412Step dance group. DJ and master of ceremonies is TIZA. Eats and drinks are offered for sale by The BoonSeek and Café Carnegie Treats. Attendees can buy a ticket to tour the museum, getting the best of  inside and out. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland.

3) The Squirrel Hill Night Market returns to Murray Avenue. Food trucks, vendors, crafters, kids activities, neighborhood restaurants, live music, and more attractions will be on hand at this pop-up street festival on Murray Ave. 6-10 p.m. Free. Murray Avenue beginning at Forbes.

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