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.
Prime Stage Theatre Cemetery Walk
Learn about history with a theatrical tour of Allegheny Cemetery in Lawrenceville on Saturday. Prime Stage Theatre will present its Cemetery Walk, bringing the stories of historical locals to life.
Rain or shine, the noon to 4 p.m. event will offer 12 one-hour tours through the grounds. Figures brought to life in the tour include Evelyn Nesbit Shaw, Thomas Shields Clarke, Henry Oliver and more.
To get tickets for a tour, visit primestage.com.
Jimmy Carr at the Byham Theater
British comedian Jimmy Carr will perform at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday. The international phenom has played to sold-out crowds in scores of countries, bringing his charm and incisive wit to stages the world over.
Carr is popular as a host and participant on a variety of British panel shows, and he was also the first British comedian to sign a deal with Netflix a decade ago.
The show will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh. Get tickets at trustarts.org.
Pogopalooza
Hop on this weekend-long pogo event with tons of high-flying opportunities. Things will jump off on Friday night on Sixth Street between Penn Avenue and Fort Duquesne Boulevard, where participants will vie for the high jump trophy at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday at XPogo Headquarters in Wilkinsburg will start the pogo freestyle qualifiers and technical finals at 3 p.m., and Sunday will hold the Best Trick competition, the Freestyle Finals and a 15-and-under Bounce-Off, all in Wilkinsburg and starting at 3 p.m.
Register to participate and see all the event details at xpogo.com/pogopalooza.
Pittsburgh CLO’s ‘Camelot’
Have a lovely night out at the theater with ‘Camelot,’ the opening show of Pittsburgh CLO’s very cinematic summer season.
The legendary Lerne and Loewe musical follows the entanglements between King Arthur, Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot. With a number of recognizable standard showtunes and a magical story, this show will please audiences of any age.
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday; at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 2 p.m. on Sunday. All performances will be held at the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. To learn more and get tickets, visit pittsburghclo.org.
Summer Safari at the Zoo
If you’re looking to get really fancy on Friday night, head to the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium in Highland Park for its annual Summer Safari. This year’s theme is “Secret Garden,” so explore the whole zoo in your flashiest floral patterns to see what wonders await.
For the $150 general admission ticket, you will get unlimited food and drink from restaurants including Burgatory, Sienna Mercato and more; animal encounters; live music; and access to a memory-making photo booth. Plus, enjoy viewing the zoo at night for a look at all of the chilled-out creatures.
VIP tickets are also available at an additional cost, gaining you access to a VIP party and drink lines. The soiree will run from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday. The event is 21 . For tickets and more info, visit pittsburghzoo.org.