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Legendary rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.

Celebrity Care Fest Weekend Begins with Pat Benatar; Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival Starts; Cultural District Gallery Crawl (Fri., 7/26/24)

Celebrity Care Fest with Pat Benatar, Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival, Cultural District Gallery Crawl

McConnells Mill StatePark is known for its beautiful scenery and rock formations. (photo: Christopher Maggio)

McConnells Mill State Park for Rock Climbing, Hiking and History (Tues., 7/23/24)

Whether you’re a tree hugger or just loing to get some fresh air after months in quarantine, McConnells Mill State Park makes for an exciting nearby day trip. Prehistoric, glacial drainage cut a deep gorge into the landscape, leaving some spectacular boulders and waterfalls. Remember—it’s called Slippery Rock Creek for a reason. Stay on the…

The Flaming Lips in Concert at Stage AE; Jam on Walnut Has Dancing Queen (Sat., 7/20/24)

The Flaming Lips, Dancing Queen

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

Pittsburgh Area Swimming Pools and Beaches (Mon., 7/8/24)

Summer swimming

Fans and friends of Aaron Pfeiffer began to crowd Fieldwork Contemporary Gallery when they learned he was back in town and performing at Unblurred.

Unblurred First Friday on Penn Avenue Festivities (Fri., 7/5/24)

Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn

environmental exhibits

Fourth of July 2024: Fireworks and Activities

Fourth of July fireworks and activities

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

Pittsburgh Area Swimming Pools and Beaches (Tues., 6/18/24)

Pittsburgh swimming pools and beaches

Ben Folds Closes the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival (Sun., 6/9/24)

Ben Folds at Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival

Jeep owners can register to have some big boulder fun on the Bantam Jeep Festival obstacle course.

Sugarhill Gang at Three Rivers Arts Festival; Bantam Jeep Fest Weekend; Living Dead Weekend (Sat., 6/8/24)

The Sugarhill Gang, Bantam Heritage Jeep Festival, The Living Dead Weekend

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Plays Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival (Mon., 6/3/24)

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Arts Festival

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