This Weekend in Pittsburgh – Mmm Bop, Bocce and Gene Kelly's Birthday (Radio Round Up Aug. 20, 2010)

bocce fo' life!
Image by calebwilkerson via Flickr
Here is the list of things we talked about on WDVE this morning. You can hear our weekend list most Friday mornings at 6:45 on 102.5FM.

  • Hanson @ Carnegie Music Hall
  • Friday, August 20, 2010 – 7:30pm
  • Monthly bike ride around the burgh
  • Meet at Dippy the Dinosaur in front of the museum in Oakland
  • Everyone is welcome – easy flat ride for those that are new to cycling in the city
  • Saturday, August 21, 2010
  • Rib Fest and Live Music at the Station Square Amphitheater
  • Saturday – Donnie Iris and tons of other live music – 2 stages
  • Saturday, August 21, 2010 – 8am-2pm
  • 50+ households will be participating in the sale
  • Hosted by the Heinz History Center – all proceeds benefit the Italian American Program Endowment Fund, which is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Italian Americans in Western Pennsylvania.
  • 24 4 person teams will compete
  • Saturday, August 21, 2010 – 1pm-Dusk
  • Italian food, beverages and music

Carrick Community Cornfest

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Cover of Cover Girl

  • Saturday, August 21, 2010 – Noon-8pm @ Phillips Park
  • Corn roast, music and more
  • Kelly Strayhorn Theater Celebrates Gene Kelly‘s Birthday
  • Saturday, August 21, 2010
  • Tours of the Theater
  • $2 Screening of Cover Girl
  • Gene Kelly was born in Highland Park

Jam on Walnut

  • Saturday, August 21, 2010 – Kelsey Friday and Dancing Queen (Pittsburgh’s Premier Disco Band)
  • Free concert on Walnut St. in Shadyside
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