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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., 8/10/21)

Summer Swimming

Kayakers enjoying the Regatta at Lake Arthur.

Moraine State Park Regatta Begins; Moe’s Thank You Tour at Cobblehaus Brewing; Show and Sell Event (Sat., 8/7/21)

Moraine State Park Regatta, Moe’s at Cobblehaus, Show and Sell

Jonathan Bagamery

The Spinners Play South Park; Gordon Lightfoot at Palace (Postponed), Millvale Music Fest Begins (Fri., 8/6/21)

The Spinners, Gordon Lightfoot, Millvale Music Festival

France in 2013. (photo: Llann Wé and Wikipedia)

August ’21 Concert Guide: James Taylor, Kiss, Jason Aldean, Green Day, and The Roots

The August music scene features a good amount of outdoor shows, some of which are free.

Average White Band

Average White Band Plays Hartwood Acres; Doors Open Pittsburgh Has Strip District Neighborhood Event (Sun., 8/1/21)

Average White Band, Doors Open Pittsburgh Strip District Tour

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)

EC Summer Guide (Mid-to-Late Season)

The Pittsburgh summer season is in full swing and is there for the taking.

Berlin Plays South Park Amphitheater (Fri., 7/30/21)

Berlin

The Jaguar pace car leads the pack to start the race with the 139 and 26 racers in the first row.

Vintage Grand Prix Feature Race Day; Warrant Brings “Cherry Pie” to Jergels (Sun., 7/25/21)

Vintage Grand Prix Featured Race Day, Warrant

open-wheel racers jockey for position.

Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend; Dancing Queen at Jam on Walnut; Double Dog Studios Art Opening (Sat., 7/24/21)

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Dancing Queen at Jam on Walnut

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Nashville Musician Aaron Lee Tasjan in Concert at South Park Amphitheater (Fri., 7/23/21)

Aaron Lee Tasjan

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