The Pittsburgh Cultural Arts Meetup Group

Three Rivers Arts Festival (during June 5-7 & 11-14)

Fri, Jun 5 · 5:30 PM EDT

Cultural District, Pittsburgh, PA, US

The 67th annual Three Rivers Arts Festival takes place during June 5-7 & 11-14 featuring hundreds of visual artists, musicians, live theatre, dance performances, film, etc. over a ten-day period at numerous locations throughout the Cultural District, including the new Arts Landing outdoor civic space created by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

With over 65 hours of programming and a variety of activities for people of all ages, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Three Rivers Arts Festival.

Meetup Considerations While this is a general posting for the entire festival, we'll also organize some specific Meetup events to check out artist booths, galleries, public art, free concerts, films, etc.

Because people have different schedules, they will naturally arrive and leave at different times throughout the festival. It is not realistic to post comments asking where other people in the group are and expecting a timely response. Many people are there to enjoy the festival without feeling the need to constantly check their cell phones. Most people are simply happy enough to say hi to whoever they already know -- and happen to run into -- as they walk around the festival.

Please be mindful that whenever gathering times/locations are provided for Meetup events, there is always a tradeoff as to how long people that show up 'on time' should be expected to 'wait around' for others that may or may not show up at a given time.

Please note that at any given time during the festival, there could be anywhere from 0-30+ people from Meetup enjoying the festivities although they'll be dispersed among thousands of people. Thus, you'll run into more Meetup members by walking around.

For the complete schedule of this year's Three Rivers Arts Festival along with maps, history, and more info, please visit https://traf.trustarts.org/

Of course, as always, it is also fine if you prefer to attend the festival on your own with family/friends.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability where you can also download apps, get garage availability via text messaging, etc. You can also call 412-423-8980.

Weather While many joke about the association of rain with the Three Rivers Arts Festival, please note that in any 10-day period throughout the year, odds are at least a few days will have some precipitation. But in case of bad weather, we'll let people know if any outdoor festival concerts may be cancelled. In any case, the Three Rivers Arts Festival includes numerous indoor activities such as art galleries, movies, etc.

Stay tuned for updates!

Spin Doctors & Day 1 of Three Rivers Arts Festival

Fri, Jun 5 · 6:00 PM EDT

Arts Landing, 800 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, US

The Spin Doctors will perform at 7:30 PM in the new Arts Landing outdoor civic space on Day 1 of the 67th annual Three Rivers Arts Festival

Other June 5th bands include Eagleburger Band (12-1 PM), Elliot Pullen and the Pearl Snaps (1-2 PM),
Appalachian Honey (2-3 PM), Natalie Rogers (3-4 PM), Sunset Drive (4-5 PM), J. Roger Davis (5-6 PM), and Broom (6-7 PM).

For the complete schedule of this year's Three Rivers Arts Festival along with maps, history, and more info, please visit https://traf.trustarts.org/

Meetup Considerations
We encourage everyone to arrive early to check out Three Rivers Arts Festival, including several indoor galleries and outdoor artist market.

Stay tuned for updates on gathering time/location to check out Day 1 of the Three Rivers Arts Festival before the 7:30 PM Spin Doctors concert.

Please be mindful that whenever gathering times are provided for Meetup events, there is a tradeoff as to how long people that show up 'on time' should be expected to 'wait around' for others that may or may not show up at a given time. It is not realistic to post comments asking where other people in the group are and expecting a timely response. Many people enjoy the festival without feeling the need to constantly check their cell phones. Most people are simply happy enough to say hi to whoever they already know -- and happen to run into -- as they walk around the festival.

At any given time during the festival, there could be anywhere from 0-30+ people from Meetup dispersed among thousands of people. Thus, you'll run into more Meetup members by walking around.

As always, it's fine if you prefer to attend the concert and festival on your own with family/friends.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability where you can also download apps, get garage availability via text messaging, etc. You can also call 412-423-8980.

Stay tuned for updates!

Joan Osbourne & Last Day of Three Rivers Arts Festival

Sun, Jun 14 · 5:30 PM EDT

Arts Landing, 800 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Joan Osborne will perform at 7:30 PM in the new Arts Landing outdoor civic space on the last
day 1 of the 67th annual Three Rivers Arts Festival

Other June 14th bands include Moose Lodge Revival (12-1 PM), The Squirrel Hillbillies (1-2 PM), Aristotle Jones (2-3 PM), Kiley Maeve (3-4 PM), Zoe Jean Fowler (4-5 PM),
Susanna Laird (5-6 PM), and Bre Short (6-7 PM).

For the complete schedule of this year's Three Rivers Arts Festival along with maps, history, and more info, please visit https://traf.trustarts.org/

Meetup Considerations
We encourage everyone to arrive early to check out Three Rivers Arts Festival, including several indoor galleries and outdoor artist market.

Stay tuned for updates on gathering time/location to check out the last day of the Three Rivers Arts Festival before the 7:30 PM Joan Osbourne concert.

Please be mindful that whenever gathering times are provided for Meetup events, there is a tradeoff as to how long people that show up 'on time' should be expected to 'wait around' for others that may or may not show up at a given time. It is not realistic to post comments asking where other people in the group are and expecting a timely response. Many people enjoy the festival without feeling the need to constantly check their cell phones. Most people are simply happy enough to say hi to whoever they already know -- and happen to run into -- as they walk around the festival.

At any given time during the festival, there could be anywhere from 0-30+ people from Meetup dispersed among thousands of people. Thus, you'll run into more Meetup members by walking around.

As always, it's fine if you prefer to attend the concert and festival on your own with family/friends.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability where you can also download apps, get garage availability via text messaging, etc. You can also call 412-423-8980.

Stay tuned for updates!

WYEP Summer Music Festival

Sat, Jun 27 · 4:00 PM EDT

Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, US

The WYEP Summer Music Festival on June 27th in Schenley Plaza will feature Michigander, Ratboys, Jobi Riccio, Cam Chambers & Kahone Concept

Visitors are encouraged to bring portable chairs, picnic style items, etc. so they can really relax and enjoy an afternoon and evening of live music.

MEETUP Considerations
Because we expect a large turnout for this event, we'll incorporate some flexibility as well as indoor options in case of inclement weather.

Everyone should bring portable chairs so the group can decide where they'd like to sit on the Schenley Plaza lawn, or move around depending on the shade, how loud the music is, how close they'd like to be to the stage, etc. Picnic style items are also OK.

Parking in Oakland In addition, the Carnegie Museum also has plenty of parking which is conveniently located near the corner of Forbes Ave & S. Craig Street. Here is a link with more info about parking and directions http://cmoa.org/visit/directions-maps-parking/

Stay Tuned for updates!