Blue Heron Nature Skills presented by Bridgeville Public Library Date : July 22 Time : 4 p . m . Address : Chartiers Park , 1121 Chartiers Street , Bridgeville Contact : bridgevillelibrary . org , or 412.221.3737 ( Registration is required .)
Learn how to identify plants at Chartiers Park on a Blue Heron Nature Skills Plant Walk ! Visit the website for more information and to register for this free class .
Garden Day with the Chickens at Woodville Plantation Date : July 22 Time : 1 p . m . Address : 1375 Washington Pike , Bridgeville Contact : woodvilleplantation . org , or 412.221.0348
See an 18th century garden in full bloom ! Join the WP garden volunteers to learn about the crops and spend some time with the chickens . The flock of 13 are Dominiques , the breed that would have been found on the plantation during its regular usage in the 18th and 19th centuries . Visit the website for more details .
Mt . Lebanon Library 28th Annual Garden Tour Date : July 8 Address : Locations throughout Mt . Lebanon Contact : mtlebanonlibrary . org , or 412.531.1912
See diverse Mt . Lebanon private gardens during this self-guided tour . Expert and amateur gardeners alike will find inspiration and garden beauty . Good-quality perennials will be on sale at the library along with free consultations from Penn State Master Gardeners and a Pittsburgh Rose Society Consulting Rosarian . All proceeds benefit Mt . Lebanon Public Library . Tickets are $ 15 per person in advance ( at the library and online ) and $ 20 on the day of the tour at the library .
Star Party at Bethel Park Public Library Date : July 18 Address : 5100 West Library Avenue , Bethel Park Contact : bethelparklibrary . org , 3ap . org , or 412.835.2207
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh , Inc . and Bethel Park Public Library to observe the night sky , learn about astronomy , and much , much more ! Visit the website for more details .
Twilight Walk Date : July 27 Address : Arrowhead Trail at St . Petersburg Center , 210 Valley Brook Road , McMurray Contact : facebook . com / mtcpetersfriends , or montourtrail . org
Support the trail this summer ! The Friends of the Montour Trail in Peters Township will be hosting a Twilight Trail Walk along Arrowhead Trail . For a small donation , participants can walk along the luminaria-lit trail and enjoy refreshments and music . All proceeds will benefit maintenance of the Montour Trail in Peters Township . Visit the Facebook page for more information .
Summer Musical Performances
Green Tree Borough Summer Concert Series Date : June 28 ( More dates available .) Time : 7 p . m . Address : Green Tree Park , 905 Greentree Road , Green Tree Contact : greentreeboro . com , or 412.921.1110
Bring a chair or blanket along with friends and family to enjoy some great live music in Green Tree Park ! Visit the website for more information .
‘ Jungle Book ’ presented by Little Lake Theatre Dates : Many dates starting July 6 Address : 500 Lakeside Drive , Canonsburg Contact : littlelake . org , or 724.745.6300
Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling , Mowgli — a young boy abandoned to the jungle — must learn to find his place within the community of animals . Visit the website for more information .
‘ Shrek the Musical ’ presented by the Old School Players Date : July 13 ( More dates are available .) Address : 20 Wabash Avenue , Hickory Contact : osptheater . com , or 724.344.7467
This Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there ’ s more to the story than meets the ears . Visit the website for more information .
Summer Concert Series at Peters Township Amphitheater Address : 700 Meredith Drive , Venetia Contact : peterstownship . com , or 724.942.5000
Head to the Peterswood Park outdoor amphitheater for this free concert series ! Sponsorship opportunities are available as well and support a wonderful community event . Visit the website for more information .
Summer Concert Series at South Park Dates : June , July and August Time : 7:30 p . m . Address : Corrigan Drive , South Park Contact : alleghenycounty . us / parks
Take advantage of the free outdoor concerts at South Park ! A mix of national and Pittsburgh-area bands , plus annual appearances by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra , Pittsburgh Opera , Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre , River City Brass and more . Visit the website for the full schedule .
‘ Why Do Fools Fall in Love ’ presented by South Park Theatre Date : July 12 ( More dates are available .) Address : Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive , South Park Contact : southparktheatre . com , or 412.831.8552
Featuring favorite hits from the ‘ 60s , this uplifting show reaffirms that during life ’ s struggles , true friendship will unveil its everlasting strength — and often with a real rockin ’ beat ! Visit the website for more information .
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