Fresh Fest, Saturday, Aug. 10, 12 pm – 9 pm, Nova Place, 100 S. Commons, North Shore. Fresh Fest returns after it’s successful inaugural event last year as the nation’s first black brew festival. This year, 28 black breweries will be showcased, including Cajun Fire from New Orleans, Dirtbag Ales from North Carolina, and Warcloud Brewing Company from Southern California, to name a few. 75 vendors, 15 visual artists, six musicians, four DJs and 45 collaborations with black breweries and other entrepreneurs will also be on hand. A $45 general admission ticket will get you unlimited pours of over 150 different beers and ciders, entertainment and a 5 oz. sample glass to commemorate all of that thirst quenching goodness. Go to www.freshfestbeerfest.com to purchase tickets and for a complete schedule.
Pittsburgh VegFest 2019, Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 am – 5 pm, Allegheny Commons Park, 810 Arch Street. Non-profit, Justice for Animals will again host this popular, free vegan festival of over 35 food and beverage trucks, plus 35+ vendors and live music. For a full list check out www.pittsburghvegfest.org.
10th Annual Bocce Tournament and Festival, 11 am – ? Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Help raise money to support the museum’s Italian American Program and have a little competitive fun under the Veteran’s Bridge Overpass at 13th and Smallman streets. You could also walk away with a 2019 Vespa 150 if you participate in the event’s raffle. More than 20 corporate teams will compete to be bocce kings/queens.
Presley Ridge’s 25th Annual Ice Cream Fundae, Sunday, Aug. 11, 6 pm – 9 pm, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7370 Baker Street,. Sunday is made for a sundae. Sink. Your teeth into some creamy goodness and vote for your favorite Grater’s ice cream flavor. Your $10 ticket will also benefit the Presley Ridge Children and families. Go to www.showclix.com/event/ICF19 for tickets.
Romeo and Juliet: A Love Story You Choose, Saturday, Aug. 10, 8 pm, New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East. participate in this unique interactive theater experience, where the love and fate of the characters is decided by the audience. Tickets are $16.
Beyond Grasp, Friday, Aug. 9 – Sept. 7, James Gallery, 413 South Main Street, view surreal works by Carla Clifford and the intricate tapestries a of Janice Lessman-Moss at the opening of this show which runs thru September 7.
Surf Rock Summit II, Friday, Aug. 9, 8 pm, Moondog’s Pub, , 378 Freeport Road, Blawnox. Catch a wave as the end of summer approaches at the Surf Rock Summit highlighting Pittsburgh’s surf music scene. The Turbosonics, a trio who has been riding the wave together for the past 10 years headlines with Hi- Frequencies and Killifish. A $7 Cover gets you in to all of the wave crashing fun.
Millvale Music Summer Picnic, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2 pm – 9 pm, Millvale Riverfront Park, 70 River Front Drive. Food trucks, beer and musical performances by The Bleepy Things, Bad Cluster, Byron Nash, FUBAR, Macro Aggression and Shameless Hex.
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