Music, cars and nostalgia? What else do you need? Experience these events to enhance your summer this weekend in Westmoreland County.
Summer concert series
Everyone will be singin’ the blues this Saturday at Twin Lakes Park, east of Greensburg. At the Brian T. Rusnock Amphitheater in the Peach Plaza Expansion Area, attendees can enjoy an afternoon and evening of soulful tunes.
Starting at 4:30 p.m. with Blues Attack, the music will continue with Dan Bubien and The Delta Struts at 6:30 p.m. and Memphis Honey Blues Band at 8:30 p.m. The Outlaws food truck and Unity Brewing also will be on site to provide some delicious bites and brews for purchase.
The series is free, though bringing lawn chairs is recommended as seating is limited. Learn more at westmorelandcountypa.gov.
Party like it’s 1959
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 Main St., Greensburg, is throwing a vintage 65th birthday party this Saturday. From 6 to 9 p.m., attendees can enjoy a vinyl DJ, classic cars and an appearance by an Elvis artist. There will be vintage food favorites to purchase, a malt shop-themed cash bar and a build-your-own sundae bar.
There also will be guided tours of the museum, informational tables about the museum’s partners and tons of fun for kids.
Admission is free, but registration is recommended at thewestmoreland.org.
Led Zeppelin tribute
Take the “Stairway to Heaven” to the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, this Friday for a Led Zeppelin experience you won’t forget.
“Get The Led Out” will perform starting at 8 p.m. They’ll focus on earlier Led Zeppelin, with plenty of deep cuts thrown in, and even feature an acoustic set of some Zep fan favorites.
Tickets range from $30-$70 for Friday night’s show. Doors will open an hour before start time. To learn more and get tickets, visit thepalacetheatre.org.
Car cruise
Classic and custom cars will be shown off at the Lincoln Highway Experience from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Those with cars to show off can register in advance for $8 or register day-of for $10, but those just looking to gawk at some cool cars get in for free.
In addition to the automotive marveling, guests can enjoy food trucks, wine tastings, a 50-50 raffle and more. There will even be free Jersey Mike’s subs, while supplies last.
Cruise on over to the car cruise at 3435 Route 30 East, Unity. For more details, see lhhc.org.
Beatles tribute
In the mood for a taste of the Fab Four? Tribute act Studio Two will be performing Friday at St. Clair Park in Greensburg for the free SummerSounds concert series.
Studio Two concentrates on the earlier years of The Beatles, with songs including “Twist and Shout” and “She Loves You” that will get the crowd singing and dancing along. The show starts at 7 p.m., with preshow music at 6:15 p.m. by Henry Bachorski.
To learn more, visit summersounds.com.
