Rev up your engines and cruise into August! Summer weekends are dwindling, but the heat shows no sign of stopping — here’s all the excitement that’s going on around town this weekend.
Vintage Grand Prix
Time to zoom over to Schenley Park for a Pittsburgh tradition. This weekend is jam-packed with events for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Even before the main races on Sunday, auto enthusiasts will have activities to enjoy.
On Saturday and Sunday, their International Car Show will include car-related activities, vendors and food options for purchase, all at Bob O’Connor Golf Course in Schenley Park. The show will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Qualifying races and practice laps will be run on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and then the main event will take place on Sunday, with races for each group starting at noon. Practice laps begin bright and early at 8:30 a.m. and the opening ceremonies start at 11 a.m.
For the full schedule of events, visit pvgp.org.
Mr. Long Legs Neighborhood Festival
Visit the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens this Saturday to learn all about bugs. This event is included in admission to the Botanic Gardens and is educational and family-friendly.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., participants can learn about bugs, view a working beehive, do crafts and talk to an entomologist about fascinating insects and pollinators. That’s in addition to the 65 acres of gardens that visitors can explore.
For refreshments, Dee Jay’s BBQ Ribs & Grille will be on hand to serve up food and the Canopy Cafe’s pop-up will provide beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
To learn more, visit pittsburghbotanicgarden.org.
Lawrenceville Art Crawl
Experience the vibrant neighborhood of Lawrenceville this Saturday with this art crawl. The event is free and mostly family-friendly (excepting some specific venues).
The crawl will feature more than 40 locations, more than 75 bands and performers and 200-plus artists. Venues include neighborhood favorites including Bar Botanico, Mi Empanada and Round Corner Cantina. The crawl will go on from 1 to 9 p.m., with an afterparty at Redfishbowl Studios at 4327 Butler St. from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Upcoming Local Events
To see a list of artists and find out more about the performances, view the Facebook event here.
Reggae Festival at Riverview Park
Get into the groove this Saturday at Riverview Park on the North Side with a free reggae festival. The fun begins at 1 p.m. with a variety of DJ performances. Three live bands — The Skalarks, Wizdom Worldbeat Reggae Band and Carlton Livingston with Truth and Rites — will play throughout the day.
Food vendors will be on hand, as will a unique marketplace. This is the fourth annual festival to celebrate reggae music and culture, so don’t miss the good vibes! Get more information here.
In Bed By Ten Dance Party
For those who don’t want to be out late, In Bed By Ten hosts dance parties that end early so you can be … in bed by 10!
From 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, head over to Spirit in Lawrenceville for some throwback tunes. This party’s theme is the music of Prince and the year 1984, so expect plenty of Purple Rain and a lot of great synth-filled hits provided by DJ MB. Feel free to don your ’80s best for the occasion!
Tickets are $10 at the door, and the party will be raising money for the Afro-American Music Institute in Homewood. Get the details at inbedbytenpgh.com.
Alexis Papalia is a TribLive staff writer. She can be reached at apapalia@triblive.com.