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Legendary Pittsburgh rocker Joe Grushecky will hit the stage Friday in Aspinwall for an evening of blues and soul sure to get audiences movin’ in their seats. The concert is part of the Rock the River series, the park’s annual summer shows, aimed at bringing stellar...

Volunteers who don’t mind getting their hands dirty will have a unique opportunity to clean typically inaccessible banks of the Allegheny River between Aspinwall and Verona during an event on July 23. Hosted by Allegheny CleanWays, Friends of the...

A musical fantasy with rad costumes — on wheels — will transform the stage at Allegheny RiverTrail Park for an out-of-this-world rendition of “Xanadu.” Riverfront Theater Company’s Young Artists will transport audiences to the disco-loving days of 1980 for...

Dozens of families flocked to Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall July 15 for another installment of the Rock the River concert series. Concerts are free throughout the summer. Singer/songwriter David Powell of Outside Eliza and blues artist Domenic Fusca performed...

Well, the Land of Always Rain part of the spring has given way to the Hellmouth part of the summer, right on schedule. The July soundtrack at local clubs and venues is also part ageless wonder, partly as evanescent as the brief morning dewdrops on our browning lawns....

Rooftop tables, backyard patios and beer gardens abound in Pittsburgh — if you know where to look. While there have always been outdoor dining spots in the region during warmer months, the pandemic spurred more Pittsburgh restaurants and bars to expand and improve...

What’s going on this week in Pittsburgh, June 13-19? Find out here. Visit each organization’s website and social media for changing Covid protocols. Friday, June 17, and Sunday, June 19: Juneteenth at Allegheny RiverTrail Park7-10 p.m. & 6 p.m.Head to Aspinwall...

This‌ ‌week’s‌ ‌must-see‌ ‌arts‌ ‌and‌ ‌cultural‌ productions Sun., June 19 MUSIC • IRLDo you remember, the 19th night of Junetember? Travel back in time with Earth Wind & Fire tribute band Let’s Groove Tonight at Allegheny RiverTrail Park....

A series of events at Allegheny RiverTrail Park will mark Juneteenth with music, dance and art. The celebration begins June 17 with a dance class by Afro Love, a Sharpsburg-based group whose mission is to build bridges by sharing African culture....

One year ago, on a beautiful summer evening at Aspinwall’s Allegheny RiverTrail Park, the first Fox Chapel Pride in the Park event welcomed families and friends from Fox Chapel’s LGBTQIA+ community. For some, it was the rare experience of socializing publicly without...

“Be who you are” – that’s the message of the second annual FC Pride in the Park, a family-friendly event scheduled to fill the grounds at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall. An inclusive festival featuring crafts, carnival games, button making, canvas...

One year ago, on a beautiful summer evening at Aspinwall’s Allegheny RiverTrail Park, the first FC Pride in the Park event welcomed families and friends from Fox Chapel’s LGBTQIA+ community. For some, it was the rare experience of socializing publicly without...

What’s going on this week in Pittsburgh, May 23-29? Friday, May 27: Concert Series at Allegheny RiverTrail Park7 p.m.The banks of the Allegheny will be activated by live music when this free summer concert series returns to Aspinwall. Kicking off summer on...

When kayak rentals return to the Pittsburgh area on Memorial Day weekend, outdoors enthusiasts are going to find some changes for the coming summer season. Kayak rentals won’t be available in the Downtown area this summer like in past years. Still, there is a new...

Bubbles, hula hoops and music filled the grounds at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall for the third annual Panther Prowl fundraiser. Hosted by Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, a private school along Brilliant Avenue, the event has become a favorite...

Kayak rentals returned to Allegheny RiverTrail Park this month after a year without the service. 3 Rivers Outdoor Company (3ROC) launched an outpost on May 1 at the 16-acre site tucked off Freeport Road in Aspinwall. “Bringing people to the water and showcasing the...

From funk to rock to all-out-dance pop, performers headlining the Rock the River concert series in Aspinwall are better than ever, organizers said. Allegheny RiverTrail Park founder Susan Crookston revealed the summer lineup, saying summer at the shoreline is...

Diners can expect a new menu at a waterside cafe located in Aspinwall at Allegheny RiverTrail Park. Farmer x Baker, a repurposed shipping container cafe, reopened this month, introducing a vegan and vegetarian menu. Owner and baker/chef Jennifer Ulrich said the switch...

Summer in Pittsburgh is glorious, even if the sun doesn’t shine quite as much as we’d all like. This year, Pittsburghers will have one more way to soak it all in and relax by the water: kayaking and lounging in hammocks at Allegheny RiverTrail Park. The...

We know it’s only February. But many parents tell us they’re already searching for great summer camps around Pittsburgh. So we’re excited to bring you this year’s guide, filled with more than 40 great camps for summer fun, exercise and enrichment. Scroll all the way...

A fitness-themed fundraiser offering fun and fellowship returns to Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall April 23. Spin Your Wheels was created in 2015 by Aspinwall resident and attorney Jennifer Evashavik. She bills it as the “fitness party of the year” and...

Fresh off a drive in which it accepted donations of bikes, bike parts and tools, the Red Lantern Bike Shop in Braddock will open for the season on April 7. Founder and board president Brian Sink said hours will be steady Thursday nights and Saturdays, with a couple of...

A musical comedy about relationships and marriage foibles, which some consider to be composer Stephen Sondheim’s best work, will be staged two weekends in March along the Allegheny River in Aspinwall. “Company” will be presented by Riverfront Theater...