If your heart skipped a beat when you realized this is the last weekend of August, you aren\u2019t alone. Summer\u2019s winding down and not everyone is ready for it. But we can still make the most of the last days with these events.<\/p>\n
PedalPGH<\/p>\n
The bike-riding population of Pittsburgh has exploded in recent years, and Bike PGH is expecting a successful annual PedalPGH event.<\/p>\n
The biggest bike ride of the year kick offs at Allegheny Commons Park West on the North Side on Sunday morning. Thousands of cyclists of all ages, skills and abilities will take one of four different rides, from a 10-mile loop to a 53-mile endurance challenge.<\/p>\n
After the ride, take part in the Finish Line Festival and Beer Garden. Registration and rolling route starts take place from 7 to 10 a.m. Sunday, and the Finish Line Festival is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register and learn more, visit pedalpgh.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n BaconBurgh<\/p>\n If you\u2019re more of a bacon person than a bike person, head to the South Side instead of the North Side on Sunday for this festival celebrating the sizzling, delicious meat treat.<\/p>\n The free event is now in its second year. It will include more than 15 food trucks with bacon-laced foods for purchase, a Vendor Village from I Made It! Market, delicious beer, bourbon and cocktails to pair with your bacon-y treats, live music, rides on a \u201cmechanical hog,\u201d children\u2019s activities and more.<\/p>\n The event is at SouthSide Works on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. To learn more, visit beersoftheburgh.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Blasey Does the Beatles<\/p>\n The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series features The Clarks\u2019 frontman Scott Blasey at Hartwood Acres on Sunday, and he\u2019s bringing some of the best music in pop and rock history.<\/p>\n The eclectic mix of songs from a variety of Beatles eras is a tried-and-true show for Blasey, and he lends his dynamic voice and energy to the show.<\/p>\n The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 3 p.m., so come early to settle in. To learn more, visit alleghenycounty.us <\/a>.<\/p>\n Bridges and Stages 10-Minute Play Festival<\/p>\n If you think your attention span is too short for the theater, think again! This festival features more than two dozen plays that are only about 10 minutes long each. With a variety of genres and writing styles, there will truly be something for everyone.<\/p>\n The festival is on Friday and Saturday, with two different sets of 13 plays on each day. Check out one or head to both for the full experience. Many writers are from Pittsburgh, but you\u2019ll hear voices from around the world on this stage.<\/p>\n Sessions are Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at the New Hazlett Theater on the North Side. To learn more and get tickets, visit newhazletttheater.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Spooky craft market and movie night<\/p>\n Some may dread it and some may be excited, but the Halloween season is coming up fast. On Sunday, enjoy this movie night and marketplace at Bakery Square with a more autumnal theme.<\/p>\n Attendees can enjoy a screening of the young adult novel adaptation \u201cTwilight\u201d on the big screen. There will also be a marketplace from I Made It! Market with local vendors, vintage collections and more to get you ready for the season.<\/p>\n