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City Theatre, Point Park’s Playhouse, and Cornerstone Team Up for ‘The Rivers Don’t Know’

This joint production focuses on the lives of Pittsburgh immigrants and what it means to be a Pittsburgher.

one of the nations top blues vocalists

Lights On! Celebrations Begin at Alleg. Overlook with Shemekia Copeland; Brownie Mary at Club Cafe (Thurs., 9/9/21)

Shemekia Copeland at Cultural District’s Lights On! celebration, Brownie Mary

Conductor Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra perform a preview of pieces from their upcoming season on Friday night. (photo: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra).|Pittsburgh Opera's Downtown Divas will be singing on Saturday afternoon. (photo: Pittsburgh Opera).|Sierra Sellers and Byron Nash perform Friday evening.

Lights On!: A Celebration of the Arts in the Cultural District

The Cultural District’s Lights On! celebration signals a return to near normal for Pittsburgh arts organizations.

Kennywood's vintage Racer still rocks the coaster scene.

Labor Day: Kennywood, Pittsburgh Region Swimming Pools and Swimming Beaches (Mon., 9/6/21)

Kennywood, Pittsburgh swimming pools and swimming beaches

A spotlight "sunflower" effect shines down on the band as they play.

Korn and Staind Play Star Lake; Kickoff Rib Fest has The Clarks and Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors

Korn and Staind, The Clarks and Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors

August is a great month for strolling the tree lined streets of Shadyside and enjoying the fine arts and crafts during the Art Festival on Walnut. (Photo: Rick Handler)

Spin Doctors Perform at Hartwood; South Park Amphitheater Hosts Texture Ballet; Arts Festival on Walnut (Sun., 8/29/21)

Spin Doctors, Texture Contemporary Ballet, Arts Festival on Walnut Street

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Jason Mraz and The Wailers at Rock Reggae Relief; Roxian Hosts Todd Snider and Aaron Lee Tasjan; Art Festival on Walnut (Sat., 8/28/21)

Rock Reggae and Relief, Todd Snider and Aaron Lee Tasjan, Art Festival on Walnut Street, Bill Toms and Hard Rain, Greensburg Music Festival, Squirrel Hill Night Market

Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers bring the Bash to a rockin' climax.

Annual Visit for DMB at Star Lake, Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers Play Allegheny Overlook; Rivers Has Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors (Fri., 8/27/21)

Dave Matthews Band, Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers, Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors

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

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

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