If you’re scientific about it, we’re finally hitting the real beginning of summer. Enjoy the longest days of the year with a slate of great events this weekend.

The lionesses at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium have a male companion.

Want to do something more special for Mom this Mother’s Day weekend than just buying some flowers and a card? How about taking her to one (or more) of the great events happening around town? Here’s some inspiration.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Highland Park is welcoming some new — well, actually really, really old — animals.

It’s an artsy, tasty, dance-y, rocking weekend in Pittsburgh and with so many unmissable events, there’s no way you’ll run out of things to do. Get dressed up, grab some friends and enjoy!

Pittsburgh police are investigating a stabbing Friday evening in the city’s Stanton Heights neighborhood that sent a man to the hospital in critical condition.

Most of us don’t have anyone to root for in the Super Bowl this weekend. So if you feel like ignoring it altogether and doing something else that’s more fun, here are some non-football-related events to enjoy.

The public will get a look at the next phase of improvements to the Highland Park Bridge on Wednesday.

Hopefully, the weather outside won’t be quite as frightful this weekend — the city should be thawing a little after a frigid week. Enjoy it while it lasts! Dance, shop, eat and even parade with these events in Pittsburgh this weekend.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announced the death of one of its lifelong residents, 11-year-old gorilla Djembe.