The start of August is also the middle of summer, meaning hot, sunny days are ready to lead you outside to July 27-August 2 events in Pittsburgh. Get out and do your gardening early, and then head out to pick up a new skill, sail on lake, go to a night market, or relax on the lawn to live music. Welcome to the peak of summer in our city.
Pittsburgh Events Happening July 27-August 2
Summer Short Course: Saving Seeds
July 28, Phipps Conservatory
This short course by Phipps Conservatory takes you through all you need to know about saving seeds from edible and native plants. You’ll start with a lesson on the genetics of our local trees before diving into information about collecting wild seeds, propagation, how to grow seeds, as well as saving seeds from vegetable crops. The day even includes lunch, a book sale, and a seed cleaning demo.
Make Your Own Sausage: Hands-On Workshop with Dinner & Take Home
July 30, Community Kitchen Pittsburgh
Ever wonder how the sausage gets made? Now you can make your own with the help of Community Kitchen’s in-house butcher program. You’ll learn to season, mix, stuff, and link natural casings, making two-pounds of sausage to take home with you. After the course and all your hard work, you’ll also sit down to a dinner and sausage tasting.
Summer Concert Series – Don McLean
July 31, South Park Amphitheater
Rain or shine, you can catch free summer concerts at South Park Amphitheater all summer long and this week brings legend Don McLean to the stage. You know McLean from his hit American Pie but his whole set fills your spirit with folk Americana. Join him along with opener Josh Travis, local food trucks, Black Dog Winery, and Hop Farm Brewing Company for an evening of music.
Sewickley July Night Mart
July 31, Village of Sewickley
There are only two nights left that you can catch the Sewickley Night Market before the season is over, July 31 and August 28. Walnut Street and Beaver Street fill with vendors from all around the city bringing you handmade goods, art, artisan food, clothing, and so much more. You can even hop into Sewickley’s restaurants late into the evening and catch live music from Recycled Vinyl.
Moraine State Park Regatta
August 1-2, Moraine State Park – South Shore
It’s that time of year again when regatta boats set sail on the south shore of Lake Arthur, inviting the community to explore what the water has to offer. This year, the event fundraises for a New Dock on South Shore by bringing you regatta merchandise, water and land activities, a performance from the Butler County Symphony Orchestra, a vendor marketplace, car cruise, open swimming, and fireworks.
Plus, check out our calendar for other events this week and beyond!
Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo From Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce
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