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PBT Artists on the Hartwood Acres stage. (Photo: Aviana Adams)

Pittsburgh Ballet Performs Ballet Under the Stars at Hartwood Acres; PedalPGH Day (Sun., 8/25/24)

Pittsburgh Ballet Under the Stars, PedalPGH

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)

Art Festival on Walnut in Shadyside Kicks Off; Greensburg Music Fest, and Banana Split Festival in Westmoreland (Sat., 8/24/24)

Art Festival on Walnut Street, Greensburg Music Festival, Robindale Great American Banana Split Festival

Bring your main squeeze or just have a good time solo at Little Italy Days in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield Little Italy Days Continues (Fri., 8/16/24)

Bloomfield Little Italy Days

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., 8/5/24)

Swimming holes and swimming pools

Kayakers enjoying the Regatta at Lake Arthur.

Moraine State Park Regatta (Sun., 8/4/24)

Moraine State Park Regatta

Bruce Springsteen with Guitar. Photo: Bill Ebbesen and Wikipedia.

Concert Guide August 2024: Bruce, Aldean; Doobies, Menzel, Imagine Dragons, and Childish Gambino

The August concert scene has something for everyone including two Bruce Springsteen shows.

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

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