This week of August 10-16 is just what the doctor ordered to cure their back to school blues. As you get the little ones ready for the start of school coming soon, let the events in Pittsburgh this week take you on one last summer adventure. Take the kids to the county fair, treat yourself to an evening with a local author, or get some of your produce shopping done for the week at a town market.
Pittsburgh Events Happening August 10-16
BOOK LAUNCH! Melody Robinette ‘These Vile Hearts’ (w/Jenna Voris)
August 11, White Whale Bookstore
Bookworms, get ready to swoon. 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. Find out more about this tricky, magical romance in conversation with Jenna Voris and pick up a copy for yourself.
Town Square Market
August 14 (and all other Fridays Through September 4), Between Cranberry Township Building and Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber
Gather in the heart of Cranberry Township to celebrate the small businesses and delicious food vendors around the area. Bring out the whole family to browse farm-fresh produce, homemade crafts, and artisanal items. Plus, you’ll hear live music by Todd Wehr from 4-7 p.m. and other musicians the rest of the market days.
Washington County Agricultural Fair
August 15-22, Washington County Agricultural Fairgrounds
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 empty fairgrounds lot into a party with livestock barns, rides and games for the kids, crazy carnival eats, car shows, and so much more. Every day brings something new so feel free to attend multiple days to catch it all.
Twilight Picnic for the Parks
August 15, Caren Glotfelty Meadow
The Allegheny County Parks Foundation works to keep the city’s green spaces in perfect space and you can help support their mission at their fundraiser night set under beautiful lit, elegant tents. Over in the Caren Glotfelty Meadow featuring an open sky in Hartwood Acres Park, Jon Bindley & The Steel Cowboys set the scene with live music as you dine on a meal that utilizes local ingredients. You’ll feel like you’re in a daydream as you relax under the stars.
Iron City Comedy Festival: Laughs on Draft
August 15, Pittsburgh Brewing Company
No matter if you’re indoors or outdoors, the laughs keep on coming at the Iron City Comedy Festival. All day long, you’ll hear from local and national comedians on the indoor Taproom Stage, the Tomato Throwing Stage (yes you can actually throw tomatoes at the performers), and the outdoor Main Stage on the lawn which is also where the evening showcase takes place. Besides the food trucks and beer, there will also be a special professional wrestling presentation from IWC Wrestling.
Plus, check out our calendar for other events this week and beyond!
Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo From Pittsburgh Brewing Company
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