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Rock Reggae & Relief 2026
2026-08-08 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Pittsburgh, 242 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Presented by: Rock Reggae & Relief
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
Tickets: On sale now
About the Festival:
Rock Reggae & Relief returns to Downtown Pittsburgh for its annual celebration of music, community, and giving back. This year marks a return to RRR’s street festival roots while continuing its mission of supporting Café Momentum via The Piatt.
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Iron City Riverfront Throwdown
2026-08-08 13:00 - 23:00 | Pittsburgh Brewing Company, 150 Ferry Street, Creighton, PA, 15030, United States
Presented by: Iron City (Pittsburgh Brewing Company)
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Parking opens at 11:00 AM | Gates open at 12:00 PM)
Location: Pittsburgh Brewing Company, Creighton, PA
Age Restriction: All ages
About the Festival:
Let’s put our “BEERS UP, BOOTS DOWN” alongside the Allegheny River. A day full of festivities, food vendors, and your favorite country artists. Daring games and prizes including a boot strut contest across the Iron City stage, fanciest cowboy/cowgirl hat contest, keg lassoing, a mechanical bull, and much more.
Lineup (Outdoor Stages):

Chris Higbee (Headliner)

Josie Sal

Joe Patrick & Four on the Floor

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Summer Al Fresco Dining at Revel
2026-08-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Revel, 242 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Presented by: Revel
Dates: Summer 2026 (ongoing)
Location: Revel, 242 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (steps from Market Square)
Reservations: Encouraged
About the Experience:
Summer Al Fresco Dining at Revel has arrived, and there’s no better place to enjoy the season than on the patio at Revel. Just steps from Market Square, Revel invites guests to experience outdoor dining in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh.
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BOOK LAUNCH! 'These Vile Hearts'
2026-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | White Whale Bookstore, 4754 Liberty Avenue,, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States
Featuring: Melody Robinette, ‘These Vile Hearts’ (w/ Jenna Voris)
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: White Whale Bookstore, 4754 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
About the Event:
Come out to meet and support local romantasy author Melody Robinette at her book launch for her latest duology These Vile Hearts. For those who love an enemies-to-lovers trope, follow Maddox Sinclair, a type one diabetic on a quest to cure her illness via a murderous deal with a dryad queen. Learn out more about this tricky, magical romance in conversation with Jenna Voris and pick up a copy for yourself.
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Town Square Market
2026-08-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066, United States
Presented by: Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber & Cranberry Township
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026 (and all other Fridays through September 4)
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Armstrong Great Lawn, Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
About the Event:
Gather in the heart of Cranberry Township to celebrate the small businesses and delicious food vendors around the area at Town Square Market. Bring the whole family to browse farm-fresh produce, homemade crafts, and artisanal items, plus live music.

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Washington County Agricultural Fair
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-22 | Washington County Agricultural Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Dates: Saturday, August 15 – Saturday, August 22, 2026
Location: Washington County Agricultural Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, Washington, PA 15301
About the Fair:
As the fair and festival summer season starts to transition into fall, don’t miss one of your last opportunities to attend a county fair. The Washington County Agricultural Fair, one of the oldest in the country, turns the fairgrounds into a party with livestock barns, rides, games, live entertainment, and fair food.
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Laughs on Draft (Iron City Comedy Festival)
2026-08-15 13:00 - 23:00 | Pittsburgh Brewing Company, 150 Ferry Street, Creighton, PA, 15030, United States
Laughs on Draft (Iron City Comedy Festival)
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM (Parking opens at 11:00 AM | Gates open at 12:00 PM)
Location: Pittsburgh Brewing Company, 150 Ferry Street, Creighton, PA 15030
Age Restriction: 21+
Refund Policy: Rain or shine – NO REFUNDS
About the Festival:
Laughs on Draft (Iron City Comedy Festival) will showcase a full day of stand-up comedy featuring nationally touring performers and many of the region’s top comedians, alongside Iron City drinks.
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Twilight Picnic for the Parks
2026-08-15 18:30 - 22:00 | Caren Glotfelty Meadow, Indiana Township, PA, 15116, United States
Presented by: Allegheny County Parks Foundation
Presenting Sponsor: PNC
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Caren Glotfelty Meadow, Hartwood Acres Park, Allison Park, PA 15116
About the Event:
Twilight Picnic for the Parks is the signature fundraising event for the Allegheny County Parks Foundation. This year’s celebration returns to the serene Caren Glotfelty Meadow — a peaceful expanse of open sky and quiet natural beauty — with live music and a locally sourced meal under the stars.
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Nowhere to Wear It at the National Aviary
2026-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Presented by: National Aviary
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tickets: $65 per person
Age Restriction: 21+ (valid photo ID required for entry and alcohol)
About the Event:
You bought the outfit. You purchased the shoes. You have the BEST accessories. The only thing missing? Somewhere to wear your stylin’ swag.
Join the National Aviary for the inaugural Nowhere to Wear It party – a night dedicated to the art of overdressing AND main‑character energy. Grab your besties, dust off that outfit you’ve been saving for “something special,” and enjoy an evening of sipping, munching, dancing, and taking in fabulous company (including our feathered friends).
Attire:
Have you purchased something impulsively? A second‑hand ball gown, repurposed sequin pants, your old prom dress, or maybe your favorite Halloween costume from 2015? Don’t buy something new – dig through your closet or swap pieces with a friend. The options are endless.
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Ballet Under the Stars at Hartwood Acres
2026-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Hartwood Acres, 4000 Middle Road, PA, 15101, United States
Presented by: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Presenting Sponsor: The Charity Randall Foundation
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: Pre-show family fun 5:30 – 7:30 PM; performance at 7:30 PM
Location: Hartwood Acres Middle Road Concert Area, Allison Park, PA 15101
Admission: FREE (pre-registration recommended for a chance to win a 5-ballet subscription)
About the Performance:
Enjoy a free outdoor ballet performance under the stars featuring Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dancers, with pre-show family activities including crafts and dance lessons on the lawn.
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Jam at Walnut
2026-08-28 15:30 - 21:30 | Walnut Grill Wexford, 12599 Old Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Location: Walnut Grill Wexford, 12599 Old Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090
Admission: Free
2026 Dates:Friday, August 28 | 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM
About the Series:
Enjoy live local music while dining and sipping cocktails in a lively outdoor atmosphere. The series continues the community tradition of the former Jam on Walnut event in Shadyside, now hosted at Walnut Grill’s Wexford location.
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4th Annual Building Bridges Day
2026-08-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Roberto Clemente Bridge, 6th Street, Cultural District, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Presented by: Building Bridges (Pittsburgh Builds Bridges)
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Roberto Clemente Bridge, 6th Street, Cultural District, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Admission: Free
About the Event:
Building Bridges Day is more than an event – it’s a community movement that brings people together through art, music, culture, storytelling, wellness, food, and meaningful connection to create a place where everyone belongs.
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Taste the Music: An Evening of Wine, Rhythm & Flamenco
2026-09-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Greer Cabaret Theatre, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222
Presented by: Flamenco Pittsburgh
Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Tickets: On sale now
About the Evening:
Get ready for an unforgettable night of rhythm and flavor! Flamenco Pittsburgh invites you to its third annual fundraiser, Taste the Music: An Evening of Wine, Rhythm, and Flamenco.
This lively celebration will feature a night of dancing to John Pastin’s Little Big Band, a curated flight of Spanish wines by local sommelier Ricardo Llovet, and delicious Andalusian-inspired tapas. The evening also includes a soulful, special performance by Flamenco Pittsburgh.
Your donation supports our mission to expand access to dance performance, education, and outreach to ensure that everyone can experience and connect with the richness of global cultures.
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Pittsburgh Homecoming
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-20 | Point Breeze North, Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, United States
Presented by: Pittsburgh Tomorrow
Dates: Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Thomas Boulevard, Point Breeze North, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 (opening event at Rockwell Park)
About the Event:
Pittsburgh’s first-ever Homecoming weekend, organized by Pittsburgh Tomorrow, welcomes expatriates, potential returnees (“boomerangs”), and newcomers for a celebration of culture, connection, and community pride, including a Culture Crawl with free tickets to cultural attractions across the city.
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