Free & Low Cost Mid-Summer Fun in Pittsburgh
Reservoir of Jazz
Highland Park
Highland Ave. & Reservoir Dr.
Sundays in August
Information Line: 412-255-2493
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Sundays in August, catch FREE live jazz on the lawn at Highland Park for their Reservoir of Jazz Series. Bring a picnic, buy some Italian Ice, relax on a lawn chair or blanket, and chill to the great sounds of local jazz greats. Click here for more event details and a schedule at LivingPittsburgh.com
First Fridays at the Frick
Frick Art & Historical Center
7227 Reynolds Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 371-0600
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Enjoy an affordable outdoor musical performance by Marley's Ghost this Friday as part of "First Fridays at the Frick." If your musical tastes range from bluegrass and folk with some celtic, honky-tonk and reggae influences mixed in, you're sure to enjoy this month's concert! BYO picnics (and wine!) permitted. The concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Great Lawn in front of Clayton at the Frick Art and Historical Center. Kids are free and adults are asked to donate $5. Click here for more event details and a schedule at LivingPittsburgh.com
Millvale Brew Fest
Riverfront Park
Just off of Route 28 near the 40th St Bridge
(412) 821-2777
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Pittsburgh's most affordable beer festival is on tap for next Saturday, August 13th. The fifth annual Brew Fest will feature award-winning beers along with tasty picnic style food and live music at Millvale's Riverfront Park. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 on the day of the event. LivingPittsburgh.com also has multiple pairs of tickets to give away. Click here to find out how to enter
Urban Star Party
Leslie Park Pool,
Butler St & 46th St
Lawrenceville 15201
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Whether you're an amateur astronomer or just enjoy looking up at the stars on a summer night, you won't want to miss the Deep Sky Urban Star Party this weekend! The Mattress Factory joins Google Pittsburgh and Amateur Astronomer's Association of Pittsburgh for the second annual event in the empty Leslie Park Pool in Lawrenceville. This "star-studded extravaganza" features everything from demonstrations about the planets, stars and constellations to art activities and storytelling... and it's free! The fun starts at 7pm on Sunday, August 7th. Click here for more event details from LivingPittsburgh.com
Broadway at the Overlook
West End Overlook Amphitheater
West End-Elliott Overlook Park
(412) 539-0900 x232
August 11-13 & 19-20
Free
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Enjoy a bit of Broadway, without spending a dime. Broadway at the Overlook combines beautiful scenery with 5 days of live Broadway performances by Pittsburgh Musical Theater: August 11th, 12th, 13th and the 19th & 20th. The shows start at 7:30 p.m. and are free to the public! Click here for more event details and a schedule at LivingPittsburgh.com
