FEED MORE


Cold War Kids, The Lone Bellow and The Stone Foxes will headline the inaugural Feed More Festival on July 17 at Stage AE.

The 1-day benefit concert for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank replaces the annual three-day Pittsburgh Blues Festival at Hartwood Acres.

Doors will open at 2 p.m. with the first band taking the stage at 3 p.m. There will be a variety of food trucks and an indoor I Made It Market.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at ticketmaster.com. General admission tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the gate. VIP tickets are $125. Find out more


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Big Butler Fair - July 1 - 9

The Big Butler Fair is the largest fair in Western Pennsylvania and considered by many to be the best fair in the country. We are proud to be a symbol of American family values. Year after year, families from all over Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia come to The Big Butler Fair to enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls.


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An American Celebration

Friday, Jul 1, 7:00 PM  at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland

Make plans to go to Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum for a concert celebrating our great country and those who serve to protect it.

Assistant Conductor Andrés Franco leads a concert of American favorites which will be fun for the whole family. Enjoy a summer evening of beautiful music featuring Sousa’s "The Stars and Stripes Forever," along with music by John Williams from the movie Lincoln, music of Aaron Copland, and other favorites. Bring your best singing voice for a sing-along with the orchestra to honor our active and retired servicemen and women.

This concert is free and open to public; RSVP required. Please Register Here or call 412-392-4841 with questions and to register.

Mcsummerfest - July 2 - 9

Only 16 miles SW of Pittsburgh, it's a short drive to McDonald, PA and the volunteer fire department's 24th July celebration. You'll find rides, food and drink vendors, a parade at 5pm on Saturday and live music from 8-11 pm.

Go to Mcsummerfest for a schedule of the bands.



Location: Heritage Park, West End Drive McDonald PA,15057
Parking: On-Site
Entrance: Free


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The Roving Art Cart

This season the Roving Art Cart celebrates Pittsburgh, The City of Bridges focusing on multi-media art projects that connect 3-D city bridges to your community.  The 43rd season features special guest artists, entertainers and much more. Children paint, sculpt, bead, and create a summer of magical fun. Weather impacts the type of projects chosen for the day.
 
Please note: Activities are best suited for children ages 5 to 12. Though all children should be supervised, children younger than 5 must have caretaker engagement in the activities.
Groups of Ten or More must make reservation requests one week in advance.

Schedule
The Art Cart visits a neighborhood park and/or playground every Tuesday through Friday. Children paint, sculpt, bead, and create a summer of magical fun. Weather impacts the type of projects chosen

June 28	Troy Hill Spray Park – Troy Hill
June 29	West End/Elliott Overlook – Elliott
June 30	Ammon Recreation Center – Hill District
July 1	Riverview Park – Observatory Entrance
July 5	Magee Recreation Center – Greenfield
July 6	Burgwin Playground – Hazelwood
July 7	Jefferson Recreation Center – North Side
July 8	Grandview Park Overlook – Mt. Washington
July 12	Arlington Recreation Center – Arlington
July 13	Warrington Recreation Center – Beltzhoover
July 14	Moore Park – Brookline
July 15	Highland Park – Farmhouse Playground

$1 Family Films at SouthSide Works Cinemas


SSW Cinemas is happy to once again present its $1 Family Films this summer. Starting on June 22nd see a great family friendly film on the big screen for just $1!

All seats for the films in this series are $1. Tickets will be on sale only at the theatre box office. Doors open at 9:30 AM. One adult guardian is required for every 10 children.

Each film begins at 10am.   Find out more




THE PEANUTS MOVIE - Wednesday, June 29th
HOME - Wednesday, July 6th
MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN - Wednesday, July 13th
ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS: ROAD CHIP - Wednesday, July 20th
THE CROODS - Wednesday, July 27th

Where: SouthSide Works Cinema, 425 Cinema Drive, 15203

When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Doors open at 9:30 am

Cost: $1 per person per movie

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Aspinwall River Park

Venture Outdoors is excited to announce the opening of a new Kayak Pittsburgh location!Kayaking at the park starts Saturday, June 25

Kayaking is FREE event to celebrate the opening of a NEW Kayak Pittsburgh location! Kayak Pittsburgh Aspinwall Riverfront Park will be located at the Aspinwall Riverfront Park and is opening Saturday, June 25.
The Kickoff Event starts Friday, June 24, 2016 from 4-8 PM! Try kayaking, rock climbing, biking, and continues on Saturday, June 25.

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Bach, Beethoven and Brunch

Satisfy your appetite for classical music by treating yourself to a special Sunday morning composed of Bach, Beethoven and Brunch. 

When: Sunday mornings – June 19 – August 14
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Mellon Park, Fifth and Shady Avenues, Point Breeze/Squirrel Hill ·

Schedule
June 26	Allegheny Brass Band
July 3	Community Band South
July 10	River City Band
July 17	Tom Roberts and the Allegheny City Ragtime Orchestra
July 24	Aeolian Winds
July 31	Klezlectic
August 7	Mon Valley Community Band
August 14	East Winds Symphonic Band

Parking: Street parking around perimeter of Mellon Park and meter lot behind Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Food: Bagel Factory vendor on site or bring your own picnic basket (alcohol prohibited)
Admission: Free

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SummerFest 2016

SummerFest  runs from June 22 through July 24 with productions designed to appeal to music and theater lovers of all ages, in intimate spaces seating approximately 100 to 300 patrons, and sung in English.

The festival begins with Carmen the Gypsy in a revival of the company's acclaimed flamenco-style adaptation of the Bizet opera by Jonathan Eaton and Robert Frankenberry. Carmen the Gypsy tours to unique and intimate Pittsburgh spaces of 75-100 seats: Sphinx Cafe, Oakland; Artifacts, West End; and Snuggery Farm, Sewickley Heights, near Wexford, PA, June 22-July 2.

Lots of different productions, lots of details. Really interesting.  Trust me, you should go!  Find out more and make your reservations at the link.

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JAZZLIVE - June 24-26, 2016

Join in celebrating the 2016 Pittsburgh Jazz Live International Jazz Festival - it's the fastest growing Jazz Fest in the Northeast!

There's a range of activities: a Crawl, beer and spirit tastings and an event for children - the newly commissioned FREE performance, children will engage in quality jazz music while learning the various styles and elements that make jazz so unique. Anqwenique Wingdield and James Johnson III lead this engaging and interactive performance along with other local talented musicians. Generous support is provided by PNC Grow Up Great. Trust Arts Education Center 805-807 Liberty Ave. 412-471-6079 trustarts.org   Find out more


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Walk Flight 93 on June 25th

Support the 2nd annual Walk 93 and visit the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville.

Participants will walk 2.28 miles via the Allee walkway, the Wetlands Bridge and the Western Overlook Trail and tour the Visitor's Center from 8-9 am before the walk. Proceeds go towards purchasing new trees and damage repair. Find out more.





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The Crystal Blue Revue

 Saturday, June 18, 8PM (doors at 7PM)

This is the group's first concert together in 45 years. Members recorded such great hits as “I Think Were Alone Now,” “Mony Mony,” “Sweet Cherry Wine,” and others but also co-wrote such classics as “Crystal Blue Persuasion” and “Crimson and Clover.” A classic night indeed!

Staring Mike Vale, Ron Rosman and Eddie Gray (former, original members of the Classic Rock Group, Tommy James and The Shondells). Also featuring Pittsburgh-based show band, Johnny Angel and The Halos.


Tickets cost $35 - $55. Not inexpensive but interesting if the songs listed above have started going through your mind! Buy tickets.


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Summer Fridays at the Frick

Frick Fridays will now be every Friday instead of monthly starting June 17 t thru September 2. There will be an exciting and diverse lineup of entertaining performances, family-friendly activities, a wine bar and varied dining options, including dinner at The Café at the Frick, casual food from local food trucks, and the opportunity to picnic on the lush Frick grounds.





Where:  Frick Art & Historical Center | 7227 Reynolds Street | Pittsburgh, PA 15208
When: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Who: Families

Cost: Costs:

• Admission to the Frick grounds for everyone—FREE
• All admissions and tours for Frick members—FREE
• Admission to Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe —$12 general admission; $10 senior/student; $6 children ages 6–16; Free for active-duty military and their immediate families.
• Clayton Tour admission: $12 general admission; $10 senior/student; $6 children, 16 and under; Free for active-duty military and their immediate families. Reservations recommended.

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2016 ReUse Fest

 

This is your chance to donate a variety of items to local nonprofits at one convenient location. 

Clean out the garage, the basement, the overflowing closets because the region’s 5th annual large-scale collection of materials to be REUSED by local nonprofits will take place on Saturday, June 18.

This one-of-a-kind drop-off event accepts a wide variety of materials including bikes, medical supplies, usable building materials, clothing and household goods, gently used furniture and mattresses, baby supplies, pet supplies, backpacks and much more. This one-day event diverts materials from local landfills to reuse by Pittsburgh non-profits.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Jefferson Middle School, Mt. Lebanon

(21 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA  15243)

 

Click here or call Teresa Bradley at 412-773-7161 to find out more.

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School's out, and if you're like most parents, you want you kids' summer to be full of activities that are fun and keep their minds sharp. Check out the free on-line directory at the Carnegie Science Center's STEMisphere for information about camps, internship/grant opportunities and other resources for kids in Pre-K thru grade 12.

If you have a STEM resource you can also use the directory to spread information about the opportunities you offer. Find out more. There are sections for parents, educators students and partners.

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The fun starts at 6:00 p.m., music at 7:00 p.m and the movie at sundown! Rain date is the following day.

All ages are welcome. Bring a chair or buy one from us onsite. No bikes or skateboards allowed in the garage. Standard parking rates apply. No outside food or beverages, some vendors may be cash only. No pets in the garage please.
 
Wed, June 15 - see Hairspray with music from Beauty Slap and HEAF.

Find out more and check out the shows for July, August and September.


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Kids Can Festival at Eden Hall

Chatham offers a range of summer activities at their new Eden Hall campus including live performances against nature's backdrop at the Hilda M. Willis Amphitheater. The first events are June 12 from 1-5 pm.
- Click here for details and to register.
- You may also contact Chloe Bell at 412-365-1187 or cbell@chatham.edu for information.  (All children 18 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.



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Saturday Crafternoons

Saturday Crafternoons promote hands-on learning and community engagement for youth in grades 1-8 through free, drop-in workshops with local makers and community partners. Each month, we host a series of fun, educational STEAM workshops that involve collaboration, skill-building, and neighborhood connections. The goal is to empower youth to be confident makers, foster a love of DIY projects, promote connected learning, and activate an interest in the community and city.

Check the link for the calendar Programs run from 1pm-4pm on Saturdays.
For more information, contact Jess at 412-540-5349 or jess@assemblepgh.org.



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Still Looking for Summer Activities for Children?

Pittsburgh CLO Academy's summer performance camps are designed to give kids the opportunity to experience preparing for and performing on the stage. Working with a Director, Music Director and Choreographer, students will create their own exciting musical theater experience!
All camps take place at the CLO Academy, and all participants receive a free ticket for a Pittsburgh CLO Summer Season show at the Benedum Center. 


 For questions about Summer Camps, call 412-281-2234 or email CLOAcademy@pittsburghclo.org.

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Summer Reading Series

Allegheny Commons Park  - Sun. Jun 12, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Bring a blanket, bring a beverage and hear Judith Vollmer, Israel Centeno, and Kevin González read selections of poetry and prose. After the reading we invite you to enjoy the park and engage in lively discussions about the reading!

Go to the link to REGISTER and find out more

The Pittsburgh Parks Summer Reading Series, a five-month reading series held each month in a new park location. The series, supported in part by The Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation and The Pittsburgh Foundation, is free and intended to bring literature out into the neighborhood.


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Allegheny Co. Summer Concert Series

The schedule for the summer concerts at South Park Amphitheater and Hartwood have been announced. Concerts don't start until late June but it's not too early to make plans. All concerts are free except for the Allegheny County Music Festival, which asks for a $20 donation to benefit the Human Services department.

For more details, go to the county website at www.alleghenycounty.us or call the Special Events Office at 412-350-2528.

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Did you realize that it's Arts Festival time again? It runs from today thru June 12th.

Don't miss it!

 

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