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|Michael Franti poses with some fans for a photo before the concert.|Drummer Manas Itiene teams up with Franti on an upright drum.|Michael Franti spreading love and positive energy one tune at a time.|Franti engages the crowd during a fun jam.|A large crowd listens to the music.

August 2022 Concert Guide: Billy Joel, Metallica, Jason Aldean, Michael Franti, Twenty One Pilots, Wiz, and Charli XCX

The summer concert season is now officially in overdrive.

The Shadyside Sidewalk Sale Begins (Wed., 7/27/22)

The Shadyside Sidewalk Sale

The vintage race cars come screaming along a curve on the road through Schenley Park's golf course.

Green Flag Drops on Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend; Justin Fabus Plays Shadyside’s Jam on Walnut (Sat., 7/23/22)

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend, Jam on Walnut w/Justin Fabus

The Brian Wilson Band performing at Denmark's Roskilde Festival in 2005. photo: Pardy and Wikipedia.

Chicago and Brian Wilson at Star Lake; Deutschtown Music Festival Begins: Cultural District Gallery Crawl (Fri., 7/22/22)

Chicago and Brian Wilson, Deutschtown Music Festival, Cultural District Gallery Crawl

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) 2022

Summer in Pittsburgh can be the sweetest season.

This hot-looking 1967 Chevrolet Corvette has a 427 engine. (photo: Rick Handler)

Vintage Grand Prix’s Invitational Car Show on Shadyside’s Walnut Street (Mon., 7/18/22)

Invitational Car Show on Walnut Street

Kevin Hart Brings His Standup Comedy to PPG Paints Arena; The Ohio Players at Black Music Fest (Sun. 7/17/22)

Kevin Hart, The Ohio Players

Black Music Festival Opens with Ronnie Laws and Debra Laws (Thurs., 7/14/22)

Black Music Festival w/ Ronnie Laws and Debra Laws

Midnight Star Brings Dance Music to Hartwood (Sun., 7/10/22)

Midnight Star

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

Backstreet Boys at Star Lake; Swimming Beaches & Swimming Pools; Drive-Ins & Ice Cream (Tues. 7/5/22)

Backstreet Boys, Swimming, Ice Cream, and Drive-In Movies

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