Summer in the City: A Weekend of Events for All Tastes

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As the city comes alive with excitement, residents and visitors alike are in for a treat this August weekend. From acclaimed festivals to musical performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here's a snapshot of the events worth checking out.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Barrel and Flow festival, celebrating Black brewers and artists, will feature over 30 breweries and 40 collaborations, along with live music, speakers, and artisans, at The Stacks at 3 Crossings in the Strip District.
  • Kinetic Theatre's production of "Hangmen," written by Martin McDonagh, will run through August 24 at the Carnegie Stage in Carnegie, with tickets available at kinetictheatre.org.
  • The "Mean Girls" film, written by Tina Fey and starring Lindsay Lohan, will be screened on the big screen at the Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Giant Cinema on Friday at 7 p.m.
  • PNC Park will host a Bucco Luau Weekend with luau-themed events, giveaways, and a Hawaiian shirt giveaway for the first 20,000 fans on Saturday.
  • The Reservoir of Jazz concert series will feature the Lynn Speakman 6tet at Highland Park on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Statistics:

  • 30 breweries will participate in the Barrel and Flow festival.
  • 40 collaborations between breweries will be showcased at the festival.
  • Over 30 DJs, speakers, and artisans will perform and exhibit at the festival.
  • The "Mean Girls" film has been a teen comedy for over 20 years.
  • The Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Giant Cinema will screen the film at 7 p.m. on Friday.
  • The first 20,000 fans at PNC Park will receive a Hawaiian-themed Pirates bucket hat on Friday and Saturday.
  • 14 and under will receive a Pirates' Hawaiian-themed bucket hat on Sunday.
  • The family Fun Zone will be open on Federal Street before the game on Sunday.

Sources:

  • Papalia, Alexis. "Summer in the City: A Weekend of Events for All Tastes." TribLive, TribLive, 7 Aug. 2025, pp. 1-2.
  • Papalia, Alexis. "Barrel and Flow" and "Kinetic Theatre's 'Hangmen'". TribLive, TribLive, 7 Aug. 2025, pp. 3, 4.
  • Papalia, Alexis. "Bucco Luau Weekend" and "Reservoir of Jazz" . TribLive, TribLive, 7 Aug. 2025, pp. 5, 6.
  • Papalia, Alexis. "Alexis Papalia is a TribLive staff writer. She can be reached at apapalia@triblive.com." TribLive, TribLive, 7 Aug. 2025, p. 7.