The kiddos have about one or two weeks of summer vacation left before it’s back to school and back to routine. Make the most of these last free days by taking your whole family out on an adventure. You can head out to listen to live music or visit some animal friends. Plus, after the kids are fast asleep, it’s time for the parents to have fun with brews, exhibits, and creative performances.
Pittsburgh Events Happening August 4-10
Summer Fridays at the Frick: Klezmer on the Lawn
August 8, The Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick invites guests to kick back and relax to live music on their lawn, featuring Klezmerati, led by Henry Shapiro. This group offers a dynamic and fresh take on Klezmer musical tradition, blending old-world melodies with new energy through an innovative acoustic plectrum guitar. Attendees can enjoy this performance alongside food trucks, artmaking, and family fun.
21+ Night: Neuro Night
August 8, Carnegie Science Center
Explore the fascinating science of the brain and mental well-being in an adult-only environment at the Carnegie Science Center. Dive into interactive exhibits, hear from neuroscience experts, and test your perception with magic tricks and optical illusions. Besides the exhibits, dance to a silent disco, laugh at local stand-up comedy, and sip on themed cocktails.
Zoobrew
August 9, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Celebrate the wonders of bioluminescence. Attendees can experience the Zoo after hours, marvel at glow-in-the-dark characters from the animal kingdom, and enjoy unlimited samples of craft beers and ciders. Wear your brightest colors for live music, engaging animal visits, and giant yard games as well.
Fleabag
August 10, Pittsburgh Playhouse
The critically acclaimed one-woman show written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and directed by Vicky Jones, returns to cinemas this summer. This hilarious and provocative play, which inspired the BBC series, offers a raw look into the life of a seemingly self-obsessed woman facing family and love life issues. Captured live from London’s West End in 2019, don’t miss your opportunity to see this original play.
Sunday Fun Day: Animal Kingdom
August 10, Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Learn all about the animal kingdom through interactive education sessions and hands-on animal-themed art activities. Besides excitement, learning, and artistic inspiration, check out the Art Maze for free and check out the announcement of Westmoreland County’s America250PA commemorative bell while indulging in food and drink from local vendors.
Find more happenings on our event page!
Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo Courtesy of The Frick Pittsburgh
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