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Look beyond the city to find wide-open beaches at state parks. This is one of several on the big lake at Pymatuning.

Swimming Pools and Swimming Holes (Tues., 8/24/21)

Public Pools, Public Beaches, and Sandcastle

One of 15 man-made ponds at Buzzard Swamp Wildlife Viewing and Hiking Area. (photo: Christopher Maggio)

Buzzard Swamp: Prime Spot for Hiking, Biking, and Fishing (Mon., 8/23/21)

Buzzard Swamp at Allegheny National Forrest

l.) with Franklin (Hudson

‘Respect’ is an Emotional Journey of Aretha Franklin’s Rise to Success

The film follows Aretha Franklin from early in her career and overcoming obstacles to achieve major success.

Ballet is seldom seen outdoors; the PBT free show at Hartwood Acres creates a distinctive experience.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Performs at Hartwood; Last Day for Little Italy Days (Sun., 8/22/21)

Pittsburgh Ballet at Hartwood Acres, Bloomfield Little Italy Days

Pittsburgh VegFest at Allegheny Commons; Moe’s Thank You Tour at Allegheny City Brewing (Sat., 8/21/21)

Pittsburgh VegFest, Moe’s Southwest Thank You Tour

A Picklesburgh (Festival) sunset. This year's festival is July 26-28. (photo: Renee Rosensteel for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership)

Picklesburgh Festival Kicks Off Downtown; Spyro Gyra Plays South Park (Fri., 8/20/21)

Picklesburgh, Spyro Gyra

Jeff Matika

Hella Mega Tour at PNC Park with Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer; Little Italy Days Begins (Thurs., 819/21)

Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer; Bloomfield Little Italy Days

Modest Mouse Performs at Stage AE; Riverhounds Take On Rowdies (Wed., 8/18/21)

Modest Mouse, Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

Erika Strasburg

Quantum Theatre’s ‘An Odyssey’ is a Fantastic Voyage

The new adaptation of Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ seeks to update it for modern times.

Lynn Speakman Quintet Plays Allegheny Overlook Park (Tues., 8/17/21)

Lynn Speakman Quintet

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