Wiz Khalifa Returns to Play Star Lake; Vintage Grand Prix Weekend in Starting Position; Jam on Walnut Hosts Dancing Queen (Sat., 7/19/25)

1) Wiz Khalifa’s rap songs have been nominated for 10 Grammys, including the hometown fave “Black and Yellow.” (Khalifa, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz, is an alumnus of Taylor Allderdice High School and an all-around Pittsburgh fan.) “See You Again,” which features singer Charlie Puth, appears on the Furious7 soundtrack. The song pays tribute to one of the film’s stars, Paul Walker, who died in a car accident before the movie was completed. Worldwide, “See You Again” sold more copies than any other song in 2015. It also was nominated for three Grammys and a Golden Globe. In 2016, Khalifa released a self-titled album; it debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.  In 2021 he competed on the Fox TV show “The Masked Singer,” finishing in third place. He has also collaborated with artists like Snoop Dogg, Bruno Mars, and Ty Dolla $ign. Khalifa’s ninth and latest studio album, Wizzlemania, was supposed to drop this year, but there is mystery surrounding its release and it appears to be shelved for now. He visits The Pavilion at Star Lake on his Good Vibes Only tour, joined by Jamaican singer and rapper Sean Paul and DaBaby. And on a very positive vibe, Khalifa, along with Snoop Dogg and sports talk show host Pat McAfee, just donated $50,000 to the Pittsburgh Public Schools! 6:30 p.m. 665 Rte. 18, Burgettstown. (C.M., R.H.)

Wiz Khalifia rapping with a smile on his face as his band Kush and Orange Juice perform in the background at the 2017 Thrival Music Festival. (Photo by Rick Handler.)

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend—July 19 and July 20. Schenley Park

2) Drivers will start their engines and fans will lower their tailgates for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix race weekend in Schenley Park. The event is one of America’s largest vintage race events. Saturday will see race qualifying heats with over 150 vintage racers, and Sunday is the main race day. Both days’ action goes from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other highlights include car shows featuring international, Italian, and British cars, a vendors marketplace, vintage racer ride-along, and various food and beverage offerings, Lotus is the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix’s Marque of the Year 2025. Qualifying race heats are on Saturday and the featured race is on Sunday. Look for Vintage Grand Prix events throughout Pittsburgh in the run up to the race. Charities benefiting from race proceeds are Autism Pittsburgh and the Merakey Allegheny Valley School. $5 charitable contribution admission charge. (R.H.)

Two older, vintage, open-wheel racers jockey for position. (Photo: Rick Handler)

3) For four Saturdays every summer and fall, Walnut Street in Shadyside shifts its focus from the usual bustling bevy of bistros and boutiques to putting a bit of music in the air, courtesy of the Shadyside Chamber of Commerce. The annual Jam on Walnut series brings some big names out for free concerts that stop traffic and pack the street. Tonight’s edition features popular Pittsburgh dance band Dancing Queen. All of the Jams On Walnut are free to attend. 7 to 11 p.m. 5442 Walnut St., Shadyside.

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