July ushers in summer with festivals, concerts and, of course, fireworks.
This month, folks will use the rivers, outdoor venues and parks to soak up the weather and a variety of entertainment options. The Three Rivers Regatta starts the month off with sailing and powerboats at the Point, and Major League Baseball's All-Star Game heads to PNC Park. The Vintage Grand Prix continues its traditions in Schenley Park, and Wings Over Pittsburgh salutes the awesome power of aircraft. If you like music, concerts are in full force this month with shoes by Kelly Clarkson, Ashlee Simpson, Ozzy Osbourne, the Dixie Chicks, Kenny Chesney and Mary J. Blige.
There's no excuse not to get out and enjoy yourself in the midst of summer.
1: The Three Rivers Regatta begins today and runs through the 4th on the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers and Point State Park , Downtown. 412-875-4841 or www.pghregatta.com
2: Enjoy classical music in the park when Bach, Beethoven and Brunch features the Steven Vance Vienna Nights Orchestra at Mellon Park at 10:30 a.m.
3: Marc Broussard , a 22-year-old Louisiana native who describes himself as a "white boy singing soul music" performs at 7 p.m. at the Main Stage of Point State Park as part of the Three Rivers Regatta. 412-875-4841 or www.pghregatta.com.
4: Pittsburgh celebrates Independence Day with an 8-9:30 p.m. performance by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Point State Park , followed by fireworks. 412-875-4841 or www.pghregatta.com
5: Pittsburgh CLO 's "42nd Street" kicked off its run on Independence Day, and you can catch the Broadway love through July 16 at the Benedum Center . 412-456-6666.
6: Johnny Mathis brings his smooth balladry to Heinz Hall for a performance with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. today and Friday.
7: In the days leading up to Major League Baseball's All-Star Game, the All-Star Fan Fest features 40 baseball-themed attractions at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center , Downtown, starting today. 800-289-2827 or pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com.
8: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's Historic Races at BeaveRun MotorSports Complex in Beaver Falls is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday. Events for the actual Grand Prix began Friday and continue through July 16 at venues in Beaver and Allegheny counties, including the City of Pittsburgh. www.pvgp.org .
9: Wings Over Pittsburgh , an air show with military and civilian craft started Saturday and ends today at the 911th Airlift Wing Air Force Reserve Base in Moon. www.wingsoverpittsburgh.com
10: Invigorate a dull Monday by popping into any theater you see for a screening of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," again starring Johnny Depp .
11: The 77th All-Star Game will be held at PNC Park on the North Shore. 800-289-2827 or pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com.
12: Duquesne University hosts "Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People," a lecture featuring scholar Rabbi David G. Dalin at 7:30 p.m. 412-396-6388.
13: The wildly popular "Late Nite Catechism 2: Sometimes You Feel Guilty Because You Are Guilty," continues its run at City Theatre . Catch it today at 8 p.m., or put it on your schedule for later -- through at least July 23. 412-431-2489.
14: The Opera Theater of Pittsburgh begins its ambitious production of Richard Wagner's epic Ring Cycle beginning at 8 p.m. today. Performances continue through Sunday and start again on July 21-23. 412-456-6666.
15: Ashlee Simpson brings pop to the river's edge in a 7:30 p.m. performance at Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square . 412-323-1919.
16: Schenley Park Race Day wraps up the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix . The day starts at 7 a.m. and is a continuation of Saturday's events at Schenley Park. www.pvgp.org.
17: Take the kids to the Carnegie Science Center on the North Shore to explore its newest exhibit, "Magic: The Science of Illusion." 412-237-3400.
18: Ozzfest , featuring Ozzy himself -- screeches and screams at the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown beginning at 11 a.m. 412-323-1919.
19: Kelly Clarkson gets fans "Addicted" at the Post-Gazette Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. 412-323-1919.
20: Pittsburgh CLO opens the classic musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" at the Benedum at 1 and 8 p.m. today. Shows started on Tuesday and run through July 23.
21: Kevin Smith and company are back for "Clerks 2," revisiting the philosophizing slackers of convenience and video store clerks, who are supposedly realizing they better grow up. The movie opens today.
22: The country trio The Dixie Chicks hold court at Mellon Arena as part of the "Accidents and Accusations" tour at 8 p.m. 412-323-1919.
23: If you're tired of the heat, take in the chill of "Ice Age 2" at an outdoor screening at Schenley Park at 9 p.m. 412-937-3039.
24: St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland hosts its Summer Series of Organ Concerts with organist Robert Troegel at 4 p.m. 412-621-4951.
25: If you're Downtown, stop after work at Katz Plaza for the Latin jazz group Salsamba at 5 p.m. 412-456-6666.
26: Edgy R&B songstress Mary J. Blige adds an element of cool to the Post-Gazette Pavilion at 7 p.m. 412-323-1919.
27: "American Idols Live" brings performers from the television show to Mellon Arena for a 7 p.m. show. 412-323-1919.
28: The Andy Warhol Museum hosts its monthly wine tasting event at 5:30 p.m. today featuring a selection of vintages and cheeses from big Burrito On July 29, visit the museum between noon and 4 p.m. for its Carpatho-Rusyn Event . 412-237-8300.
30: Country star Kenny Chesney performs at the Post-Gazette Pavilion at 7 p.m. 412-323-1919.
31: The Carnegie Museum of Art 's exhibit "Yosemite 1938: On the Trail with Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe" continues at the Scaife Works on Paper Gallery.
