5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 12-14

JoAnne Klimovich Harrop
Friday, July 12, 2019 7:01 a.m. | Friday, July 12, 2019 7:01 a.m.

National Aviary

The National Aviary’s 17th annual "Night in the Tropics" is July 13 at the aviary on the North Side.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

The Summer Gallery Crawl is July 12 throughout the Pittsburgh Cultural District.

Summer Pittsburgh Beerfest

The Summer Pittsburgh Beerfest is July 12-13 at Stage AE on the North Shore.

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The band Memphis Hill from Squirrel Hill kicks off the main stage as people gather for the annual Deutschtown Music Festival on the North Side Saturday, July 9, 2016. This year’s event is July 12-13.

Lori Eve Marinacci, a native of Bridgeville will play Wendy in “Peter Pan” at the Benedum Center in Downtown, Pittsburgh.

Temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid-80s, so get out and enjoy this weekend. There’s plenty to do.

Cheers!

The Pittsburgh Summer Beerfest is Friday and Saturday at Stage AE on the North Shore. Guests will enjoy an unlimited sampling of hundreds of craft beers. Selections include pale ales, stouts, lagers, IPAs, and ciders. The event helps raise money for Animal Rescue Partners, an organization dedicated to supporting numerous animal rescues, pet adoption groups and community spay/neuter programs.

Details: http://pittsburghbeerfest.com/

Pittsburgh Summer Beerfest is this weekend! Come out to Stage AE and try some of the best craft beer around, while enjoying food trucks and live music. pic.twitter.com/65p3EieK7G

— Pittsburgh Beerfest (@PittBeerfest) July 8, 2019

Music, music, music

The annual Deutschtown Music Festival is Friday and Saturday. The festival showcases more than 300 bands and 30-some venues. The seventh annual event, which is free, takes place all over the North Side’s Deutschtown neighborhood — both inside and outside. Three main stages are featured: One in Allegheny Commons Park, the second on a closed-off block of Foreland Street, and the third is the Skyline Stage, right outside the Sue Murray pool with an amazing view of Downtown. There will be a beer garden in a closed-off portion of the city-owned parking lot next to the main stage and Foreland Street.

The festival also will include a Sunday gospel brunch as well as more than 25 food trucks, an art market and family-friendly activities.

Details: http://deutschtownmusicfestival.com/

We're completely stoked to be jamming @DMusicFest this coming Fri. night... along with my friends & former @RustedRoot bandmates @jennwertzy @PatrickBNorman @lizberlin bands. @lovepghmusic @ecpgh pic.twitter.com/2TKpHvlvlK

— Sun King Warriors (@SunKingWarriors) July 8, 2019

It's tropical

The 17th annual “Night in the Tropics: Rio” is on Saturday at the National Aviary on the North Side. The evening includes rare birds not regularly seen. The menu will include items from more than 30 Pittsburgh restaurants and bakeries. Wine, beer and specialty drinks will be available. Entertainment will feature a mix of musical acts.

The aviary’s habitats will be open, including the newest one, “Living Dinosaurs.” Guests will meet the two Toco toucans. Proceeds benefit the aviary’s local and international education, avian medicine and conservation programs.

Details: https://www.aviary.org/

Take a summer walk

Night in the Tropics guests can park free at @WinBigRivers with shuttle services to/from the event. Don’t want the night to end? Attend the after party at Rivers Casino! Must be 21 or older to be on casino property. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. https://t.co/gJxS3plSrq pic.twitter.com/LCwwfDfLgz

— National Aviary (@National_Aviary) July 1, 2019

The “Summer Gallery Crawl” is Friday. Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the evening features stops at indoor galleries and outdoor public art displays. There is also a “Crawl After Dark,” which begins at 10 p.m. Friday and features salsa dancing at the Greer Cabaret Theater and “Footwork After Dark” at nearby Pierce Studio. The night is a chance to experience Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.

Details: https://www.trustarts.org/event/2522-2011/gallery-crawl-in-the-cultural-district

HA HA HAve you seen some #PGH Crawl Comedy? This Friday night is GALLERY CRAWL NIGHT! And Downtown #Pittsburgh is the place to be! Check out awesome #Improv #Comedy Shows for @CulturalTrust #CrawlPGH @ArcadeComedy Theater! https://t.co/jmvH5b9Tyq pic.twitter.com/iLMI3qA6X1

— Kristy Nolen (@KristyNolen) July 8, 2019

A classic

The Pittsburgh CLO presents “Peter Pan,” which opens Friday at the Benedum Center in Downtown. Tony-award nominated actress Jenn Colella will play Peter Pan and Charles Shaughnessy is Captain Hook. The show features Pittsburgh’s own Lori Eve Marinacci as Wendy Darling. Songs include “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” and “Never Never Land.”

Details: http://pittsburghclo.org

Did you know Jenn Colella (who is taking time off from starring in Come From Away to play Peter Pan at the Pittsburgh CLO next week) was initially working as a stand-up comic in L.A., not a beltress?? ---> https://t.co/bMZIUNvvOf

— PittsburghCLO (@PittsburghCLO) July 1, 2019

JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.