Summer time information occasions: August 2021 | Summer time information | Pittsburgh

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“Pop-up Pollinator Picnic” by Anna Metcalfe, part of Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community through Art at Contemporary Craft

Tue., Aug. 3

MUSIC • IRL
See two legends of soft rock music when James Taylor and Jackson Browne perform at the PPG Paints Arena. 7:30 p.m. 1001 Fifth Avenue, Uptown. Tickets start at $ 78. ppgpaintsarena.com

Wed., Aug. 4

ART • IRL
BoxHeart Gallery is opening two new exhibitions, GRRL by sculptor Katie Stone and The Divide and The Light by multidisciplinary artist Jessica Alpern Brown. Continue until September 3rd. 4523 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. boxheartgallery.com

Thu., Aug. 5

STAGE • IRL
South Park Theater presents their production of Frank and Malachy McCourt’s humorous play A Couple of Blaguards: A Rollicking Irish Comedy. Continued until August 15th. Corrigan Drive on Brownsville Road, South Park. $ 15. Southparktheater.com

Fri., Aug. 6

ART • IRL
See a new exhibition of works by Pittsburgh artist Conor Clarke at the Irma Freeman Center for Imagination. Continuation until September 3rd. 5006 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. Free. irmafreeman.org

Sat., Aug. 7

EVENT • IRL
Say goodbye to summer in Kennywood with the theme park’s annual Fall Fantasy, hosted by local high schools and universities for nearly a month. 6 p.m. continued until August 29th. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Included in the regular admission. kennywood.com/events

ART • IRL
Contemporary Craft addresses hunger and food insecurity with Prepping Pittsburgh: Art Sustaining Community, part of its social engagement art project Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community through Art. The exhibition can be seen at the organization’s BNY Mellon Satellite Gallery and features work by George Bowes and 13 ceramic artists. Until November 29th. 500 Grant St., Downtown. Free. exploremindfulart.com

Sun, August 8th

CHILDREN • IRL
Experience creature encounters, cooking demos, and more over breakfast with the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. 8-10 a.m. 7370 Baker St., Highland Park. $ 8-45. Registration required. pittsburghzoo.org/breakfast-animals

Mon., Aug. 9

STAGE • IRL
A classic children’s story comes to life on stage when the South Park Theater presents The Jungle Book. Continued until August 18th. Corrigan Drive on Brownsville Road, South Park. $ 5. Southparktheater.com

Tue., Aug. 10

EXTERIOR • IRL
Help Grow Pittsburgh nonprofit maintain the gardens at Braddock Farms for the final month of their stewardship program. 8 am-5pm on the corner of Braddock and Tenth St., Braddock. Free. Registration required. ventureoutdoors.org/activity

ILLUMINATED • VIRTUAL
White Whale Bookstore continues its Hemingways Summer Poetry Series 2021 with readings by Veronica Corpuz, Richard Gegick, Monica Prince, Dan Shapiro and Lawrence Wray. 7-8.30 p.m. Free. Registration required. whitewhalebookstore.com/events

Wed., Aug. 11

ILLUMINATED • VIRTUAL
City of Asylum and the poet José Olivarez present Latinx & Proud !, a reading night on the border songs | Sonic Border exhibit at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. 7:00 pm-8:30pm streamed on the City of Asylum virtual channel. Free. Registration required. alphabetcity.org/events

FILM • IRL Take the whole family to a night under the stars when Movies in the Park presents a screening of the Disney animated film Lilo & Stitch at Hartwood Acres Park. 7:30 p.m. 4070 Middle Road, Allison Park. Free. alleghenycounty.us/special-events

Thu., Aug. 12

ILLUMINATED • VIRTUAL
The poet and visual artist Krista Franklin reads from her current publication Under the Knife during an artist talk presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Includes an appearance by the librarian, writer, and curator Tracie Hall. 1 p.m. Event takes place via Instagram Live @augustwilsonculturalcenter. Free. aacc-awc.org

Fri., Aug. 13

COMEDY • IRL
Comedian Steve Hofstetter takes the stage for a night of stand-up at the Oaks Theater. 7 p.m. 310 Allegheny River Blvd. Oakmont. $ 24.50-50. theoakstheater.com/event-listings

FESTIVAL • IRL
During the Pittsburgh Summer Beer Festival, sample cold beers made by over 125 brewers from across the region on Stage AE. 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Continue until August 14th. 400 North Shore Drive, North Side. $ 45-55. pittsburghbeerfest.com

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BoxHeart Gallery

Sat., Aug. 14

EVENT • IRL
Enjoy family-friendly activities inspired by Pittsburgh’s past and possible future when the Heinz History Center hosts its Outdoor Summer Sidewalk Series: The Changing City. 11 am-3pm 1221 Penn Ave., Strip District. Free. heinzhistorycenter.org/events

STAGE • IRL
Performing artists and real couple Caroline Nicolian and Quinn Patrick Shannon present a night of song and storytelling during the Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Artist Spotlight on Love Series. 7:30 p.m. 327 South Main St., West End. $ 30. pittsburghmusicals.com/shows/artistspotlight

FESTIVAL • IRL
Experience a magical night when the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium presents its Asian Lantern Festival, an event that highlights the diverse animal species and cultural traditions of countries across Asia. Continued until October 30th. 7370 Baker St., Highland Park. Timed tickets cost $ 14.95-17.95 for members / $ 16.95-19.95 for non-members. pittsburghzoo.org/asian-lantern-festival

Wed., Aug. 18

MUSIC • IRL
Early 2000s indie rock sensation Modest Mouse takes the stage for a show at Stage AE. 6:00 p.m. 400 North Shore Drive, north side. $ 42.50-99. promowestlive.com/pittsburgh/stage-ae

Fri., Aug. 20

STAGE • IRL
The New Horizon Theater will stage its production of Kings of Harlem on basketball courts across the city. Continued until August 22nd. Different locations. More details will follow. newhorizontheater.org/current-production

FILM • IRL
Row House Cinema invites Film Club members to its two weeks of exclusive screenings before the theater’s grand reopening. Continue until September 2nd. 4115 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free for film club members. rowhousecinema.com

Wed., Aug. 25

FILM • HYBRID
Reel Q presents Tropical Malady, a film by the Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, which follows the “mystical love affair” between a young soldier and a country boy. Available in person at City of Asylum in the Sampsonia Way Tent or online via live stream via City of Asylum @ Home. More details will follow. 318 Samponia Way, north side. reelq.org

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Row house cinema

Thu., Aug. 26

OUTSIDE • IRL
Pedal Pittsburgh returns to take riders around town on four bike-friendly routes. Continued until August 29th. Reservation required. Registration fees vary. pedalpgh.org

STAGE • IRL
Throw yourself away for a night of traditional British farce when the South Park Theater presents the comedy See How They Run. Continue until September 5th. Corrigan Drive on Brownsville Road, South Park. $ 15. Southparktheater.com

Fri., Aug. 27

MUSIC • VIRTUAL
With In Through the Outdoors, The Frick Pittsburgh presents a virtual night of music. Four musicians from Pittsburgh, Lucy Clabby, INEZ, Natalie Rogers and Chloe Wiecz, will play songs inspired by the exhibition Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960 at the Frick Art Museum. Part of Summer Fridays at the Frick. 6:30 p.m. Streamed on the City of Asylum virtual platform, City of Asylum @ Home. Free. thefrickpittsburgh.org/SummerFridays

COMEDY • IRL
Two stand-up stars take the stage as Carnegie of the Homestead Music Hall greets Jeff Ross and Dave Attell for Bumping Mics. 8:00 p.m. 510 East Tenth Avenue, Munhall. $ 39.75-59.75. Bibliothekmusichall.com/event

Sat., Aug. 28

MARKET • IRL
Buy local and handcrafted products from I Made It! Market performers and neighborhood vendors (more than 75 of them) and experience live performances, art and food and more during Squirrel Hill Night Market. 6-10 p.m. Murray Avenue from Forbes Avenue to Beacon Street, Squirrel Hill. Free. uncoversquirrelhill.com/events

Tue., Aug. 31

MUSIC • IRL
Alt-metal band Deftones rocks the Petersen Events Center during the Pittsburgh stop on their summer tour. 7 p.m., 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. Tickets start at $ 27.50-89. peterseneventscenter.com/events