Whether you’re an introvert looking to kick back or an extrovert in search of new friends, there’s something fun to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Here are some ideas.
Summer Reading Extravaganza
Summer is the perfect season for reading, so join the Carnegie Library on Sunday to look back on what you’ve read so far and choose your next page-turner, plus enjoy a packed day of activities to celebrate.
The day will include food trucks, live performances, storytelling, games and crafts. Presentations from authors, performances from Squonk, activities from Burgh Blooms and The Frick Pittsburgh and more will keep your day busy. Plus, there are activities and experiences from partners including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Attack Theatre, The Hood Garden, WQED and many more.
The festival takes place at the Carnegie Library Main Branch in Oakland on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. To learn more, visit carnegielibrary.org.
Rock Reggae and Relief
This Downtown Pittsburgh music festival and block party experience is all for a good cause. The lineup of globally known reggae artists is complemented by a square full of vendors and community partners.
The event benefits Cafe Momentum, a nonprofit that provides support and opportunities for justice-involved youth. The lineup includes hit-makers UB40 as well as The Elovaters, Tribal Seeds, Surfer Girl and several more great artists.
The event is Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in Downtown Pittsburgh. For general admission or VIP tickets, visit rockreggaerelief.com.
Brookline Breezefest
Brookline’s annual Breezefest on Saturday promises to bring fun and community to the business district.
The daylong festival includes a vendor market, artists, entertainers and food vendors — more than 70 in all. There will also be free activities for kids and a vintage car cruise. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Brookline Boulevard. To learn more or get involved, visit brooklinetogether.org.
Storytelling Show
Don’t miss your chance to hear local luminaries tell stories at this talk-show-style live event this weekend. Host John McIntire will bring several Pittsburgh heavy-hitters to engage and entertain the audience.
This show is all about the unexpected things that happen in the middle of life. Storytellers will include WQED’s Rick Sebak, Bethany Hallam of Allegheny County Council and journalist Natalie Bencivenga.
The show is Saturday at Parkway Theater in McKees Rocks. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. To learn more, visit communityreelartscenter.org.
Divorced Dad Rock Night
Whether you are or had a divorced dad, this tongue-in-cheek night of live rock music on Saturday will hit close to home.
Including lots of ’90s and 2000s mainstream and alternative rock from groups like Creed, Staind, Hinder and Nickelback, this will be a great throwback experience with live musicians playing the songs we love to cry along to. “The Soundtrack of Separation,” they call it.
The 21+ show is at Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall in Lawrenceville. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Saturday and the show starts at 8 p.m. Details and tickets: thunderbirdmusichall.com.