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When: August specials through 8/31; new September menu debuts 9/2 Where: Square Café, Regent Square Details: 412-244-8002 | Breakfast & lunch daily | Walk-ins welcome The always-innovative Square Café is sending summer off in style with August specials that turn breakfast into celebration. Their Funfetti Pancakes – buttermilk cakes studded with rainbow sprinkles and topped with buttercream – have become a social media sensation, while Read more...

Aug. 31 | Laser EDMThe Buhl Planetarium transforms into an immersive EDM dance floor during the Laser Shows at Carnegie Science Center. Brilliant lasers sync perfectly to the beats of Calvin Harris, Avicii, and other EDM icons, creating a high-energy, one-of-a-kind audiovisual experience. Sept. 1 | Laser ABBACelebrate the timeless hits of ABBA with a dazzling display of lights and Read more...

Monty Alexander at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater Aug. 31 | Hartwood Acres AmphitheaterSpend your Sunday evening with jazz legend Monty Alexander, known for blending jazz, blues, gospel, and reggae into an unforgettable sound. The night kicks off at 7:30 PM with the Mark Strickland Quartet, setting the stage for Alexander’s world-class performance. Come early—food trucks, Black Dog Wine Company, and Hop Read more...

Join Phipps for their Summer Flower Show which takes you on an unforgettable safari. Find vibrant, exotic blooms surrounded by topiary animals like elephants, birds, sloths, and more. Who knows what interactive treasures you may find deep within this Jungle Quest. Click here for more info! Find more events going on in Pittsburgh here! Read more...

May 23-September 1, The Andy Warhol Museum Don’t miss the opening of a brand new exhibit at The Andy Warhol Museum on the Northside. Learn about how Warhol used screenprinting (which includes creating nearly 20,000 prints) and why it was so integral to his work. View some of his pieces throughout the years and get an inside look at his Read more...

When: Available through August 2025 Where: The Commoner, Downtown Pittsburgh Details: 412-230-4800 | Reservations recommended Pittsburgh’s beloved downtown gastropub is celebrating summer with an inventive cocktail menu that turns dessert into drinks. The showstopper is the Ice Cream Party, blending Hennessy VS with clarified ice cream and cone foam (also available as a zero-proof version). For something more refreshing, try the Godzilla Returns with honeydew melon Read more...

When: Ongoing through Labor Day Where: Palm Palm, East Liberty Details: 412-248-7256 | Reservations recommended This new East End hotspot transports guests to Palm Springs with shareable coastal plates and vibrant cocktails. Highlights include Tuna Tacos in jicama shells, caviar-topped Pommes Frites, and showstopping desserts like The Orange (mandarin mousse in chocolate shell). Their cocktail program shines with the floral Ginny in the Bottle (hibiscus, lychee) and tropical Pinky & The Read more...

When: Weekends through August Where: Khalil’s, Oakland Details: 412-683-4757 | Reservations recommended Sister-owned Khalil’s transformed their patio into a Syrian Garden with string lights and canvas shades. Try the Flirting Camel cocktail with real camel milk from Dubai or traditional Fatayer Bi Jibney (cheese-stuffed dough). Their Spanish wine list and sangria pair perfectly with mezze under the stars. For more information, visit here! Find more events going on in Pittsburgh here! Read more...

When: Through September 2025 Where: Ritual House, Downtown Pittsburgh Details: Reservations recommended | Happy Hour specials daily As summer winds down, Ritual House sets the mood with eighteen glittering chandeliers and a seasonal cocktail menu that’s equal parts playful and sophisticated. The Campfire Old Fashioned – featuring Four Roses bourbon washed with chocolate and kissed with Laphroaig smoke – has become the must-try drink of Read more...

Balafon – Dance ClassesDates: Announced September 2025Location: KST’s Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave. Two class types are offered for all ages and experience levels. Classes explore traditional dances from various West African regions. Some classes feature live drumming accompaniment. Community Classes are geared toward beginner levels of all ages with a focus on fitness. Let loose, soak in the cultural enrichment, and enjoy Read more...