May 21, 2024 Pittsburgh Announces Summer Concert Series Presented by Citizens Pittsburgh’s CitiParks Office of Special Events has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2024 Summer Concert Series Presented by Citizens. This year’s four concert series will feature 23 free events, including a July 14 performance by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Stars at Riverview will showcase local artists on Saturday evenings in Riverview Park throughout June and July. Each week, concerts supported by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) will be followed by Dollar Bank’s Cinema in the Park. Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch will bring classical melodies to Mellon Park. This year marks the return of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to this program. The Highland Park lawn will host local musicians in the Reservoir of Jazz series, which take place on Sunday afternoons in August. The concerts are followed by Summer Soul Line Dancing sessions. This year’s Jam at Grandview on Mt. Washington will take place on five Saturdays in August. These will feature rotating selection of ales, wines, and spirits and music from new acts each week. More information on the summer concert series is available online. This year’s roster includes: Stars at Riverview Saturdays, June 8 – July 27 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Riverview Park – Observatory Hill June 8: East End Piano & Flute June 15: The Dark Matter Trio June 22: Kyle Greene Band June 29: Lee Robinson & ISKA July 6: Fermented Beats July 13: Das/Matt Jazz Project July 20: Colin and the Crows July 27: iNCO FIdO Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch Sundays, June 25 – July 30 from 10:30 a.m. – noon Mellon Park – Fifth and Shady Avenues, Point Breeze/Squirrel Hill June 23: KleZlectic June 30: Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh July 7: Unity Brass Quintet July 14: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra July 21: Vocal Confluence July 28: Renaissance City Winds Reservoir of Jazz Sundays, Aug. 4 – 25 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Highland Park – Highland Avenue and Reservoir Drive Aug. 4: Roger Humphries & RH Factor Aug. 11: Hugo Cruz & Caminos Aug. 18: Jeff Bush Quintet Aug. 24: SLP Jam at Grandview Saturdays, Aug. 3 – 31 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Grandview Park Boulevard – Bailey Avenue in Mt. Washington Aug. 3: Louie Castle & the Unleashed Band Aug. 10: Missing! Aug. 17: New Shoes Aug. 24: Wild Blue Yonder Aug. 31: SamJAMwich
May 20, 2024 Playful Pittsburgh to Offer Games During Three Rivers Arts Festival The Three Rivers Arts Festival will bring 10 days of free art and music to Pittsburgh’s cultural district from May 31 to June 9. This year, Playful Pittsburgh will offer games on three days during the festival. Learn More Playful Pittsburgh will offer games for all attendees at the Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard at 8th Street and Penn Street on the following days: Sunday, June 2 from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, June 3 from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, from noon to 6 p.m. Playful Pittsburgh will bring oversized versions of popular games – including Connect 4, Cornhole, Jenga, and LEGO blocks. Attendees will be able to take part in an afternoon of laughter, joy, and playful competition. Three Rivers Arts Festival This year’s festival runs from May 31 to June 9. Hundreds of vendors selling everything from glass work and paintings to illustrations, jewelry, and pottery will be set up in Pittsburgh’s cultural district. A number of musical artists will perform at this year’s festival, including Los Lonely Boys, the Sugarhill Gang, Furious Five Say She She, Ben Folds, Pokey LeGarge, Martha Redbone, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Nicole Zuraitis, Ozomatli, and others. The festival will also include a number of other events, including a display of photos from the 1984 Three Rivers Arts Festival, juried art exhibitions, a sculpture workshop, and games of chess.For more information, visit the Three Rivers Arts Festival’s website.
