June Events: 25 fun things to do in the Beaver Valley and a bit beyond

Those who seek good food, music and smiles have plenty of options for fun this June.

Here is your Beaver Valley entertainment guide, with Pittsburgh suggestions, too.

June 2: Pinball PA, Pennsylvania’s largest vintage video arcade and museum featuring over 400 pinball machines and classic video games, 2284 Brodhead Road, Hopewell Township. Open 2-10 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. pinballpa.com.

June 4: 4: Yo-Yo Ma with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. pittsburghsymphony.org.

June 5-8: Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival with concerts, 200 art vendors, food, family activities and more, at the riverfront lots at the 15th Street Plaza along Waterfront Place in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. traf.trustarts.org 

 5: The Living Dead Weekend, a zombie-themed celebration, Monroeville Mall. thelivingdeadweekend.com.

6: “Ballerina,” a John Wick spinoff, opens in movie theaters.

6: Rocky Bleier’s Roll Call for Greatness, with the Pittsburgh Steelers legend and Vietnam War veteran reception honoring Centenarian Veterans of World War II and commemorating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, 3 p.m. Stage AE, Pittsburgh. promowestlive.com.

7: BBQ & Brews Fest, barbecue, craft brews, music, unique vendors, noon to 6 p.m. Townsend Park, New Brighton.

7: Soapbox Derby Racing, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 911 Center at 14th street, Ambridge.

7-8: 3 Rivers Comicon at David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh. 3riverscomicon.com.

12-14: Aliquippa Greek Festival with authentic Greek food, Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 2111 Division St., Aliquippa. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. theotokou.org.

12: “An Evening With Sarah Penner,” New York Times best-selling author, 6 p.m. Community College of Beaver County. Her new book, “The Amalfi Curse,” explores the history of poison, unearthing ancient remedies to modern forensics, and delving into the world of apothecaries and the evolution of toxicology. beaverlibraries.org. 

13: Thomas Rhett 7:30 p.m., Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown. livenation.com.

13-15: Bantam Jeep Festival celebrating the local creation of Jeeps, with on and off-road experiences to embrace the vehicle’s past and the lifestyle it now promotes, plus a Jeep history exhibit, vendor area and food, Coopers Lake Campground, Slippery Rock. bantamjeepfestival.com. 

14: Babesburgh, Connecting and celebrating the women of Western Pennsylvania and beyond through fun & fierce events, workshops, and classes, Allegheny Landing Park on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. babesburgh.com.  

14: June Jamboree, Hopewell Park, noon to 6 p.m. with live music, food trucks, raffles, 50/50, and volleyball to benefit The Beaver County Sheriff’s K9 Department. Bring any pet food for a door prize ticket.

14: Beaver Falls Car Cruise, 11 a.m., Seventh Avenue, Beaver Falls.

17: Pittsburgh CLO opens “Camelot” at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. pittsburghclo.org.

20: “28 Years Later” opens in movie theaters.

20-22 and 27-29: “Sister Act” at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. lincolnparkarts.org.

21: Cruizin’ The Ridge car cruise, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., outside Beaver County Radio studios, 4301 Dutch Ridge Road, Brighton Township. beavercountyradio.com.

Cruizin’ The Ridge invites vintage car enthusiasts to the monthly event outside Beaver County Radio studios.

26: Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits, 7 p.m. at The Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown. livenation.com.

27: Read Between The Wines 6-9 p.m. wine and book walk, hosted by the New Brighton Public Library. eventbrite.com. 

27: Big Butler Fair opens and runs through July 5. Carnival rides, concerts and county fair activities. bigbutlerfair.com. 

27: “M3GAN 2.0” opens in movie theaters.

30: WWE Monday Night Raw, pro wrestling at PPG Paints Arena, 5:30 p.m. ppgpaintsarena.com.

June Concert Guide for Pittsburgh

By Scott Tady

June is loaded with cool concerts in Western Pennsylvania.

Phish will be jumping at the Petersen Events Center, a Smashing Pumpkins-less Billy Corgan will entertain in McKees Rocks, Avril Lavigne will sing her hits at Star Lake while Vampire Weekend packs Stage AE outdoors.

A new outdoor venue, The Iron City Stage, debuts in Creighton.

And you better believe Tommy Tutone will get Pittsburgh area fans singing along to “*867-5309.”

Highlights:

PAVILION AT STAR LAKE

June 13: Thomas Rhett

June 14: Halsey

June 26: Avril Lavigne

July 9: The Lumineers; July 15: Pantera; July 19: Wiz Khalifa; July 24: Toto, Christopher Cross and Men at Work; July 26: Kesha; July 31: Kidz Bop; Aug. 2: Luke Bryan; Aug. 6: Doobie Brothers; Aug. 9: Jason Aldean; Aug. 10: Styx, Kevin Cronin and Donnie Iris; Aug. 29: Dierks Bentley; Sept. 5: Hardy; Sept. 18: Falling in Reverse; Sept. 20: $uicide Boy$; Oct. 1: Alice Cooper-Judas Priest.

Thomas Rhett headlines The Pavilion at Star Lake.

STAGE AE

 June 3: Vampire Weekend

 June 7: Mt. Joy

June 12: Slightly Stoopid

June 13: Jack’s Mannequin (sold out)

June 14: Less Than Jake

June 20: Megan Moroney  (sold out)

June 21: Khruangbin

June 23: Whiskey Myers

June 25: Brand New

June 27: Disco Biscuits

June 28: The Clarks

July 1: 311; July 11: Sam Barber; July 12: Teddy Swims; July 16: Hatebreed; Aug. 1: Blackberry Smoke; Aug. 2: Rock, Reggae & Relief with Stephen & Damian Marley; Aug. 3: The Head & The Heart; Aug. 7: Lord Huron; Aug. 9: Flaming Lips/Modest Mouse;Aug. 19: Jessie Murph; Aug. 21: Chevelle and Asking Alexandria; Aug. 26: Gary Clark Jr.; Sept. 3: Men I Trust; Sept. 5: Women Who Rock with Jessica Simpson; Sept. 8: PUP; Sept. 9: Alabama Shakes; Sept. 10: Vance Joy;  Sept. 12: Pixies; Sept. 13: Bruce Dickinson; Sept. 22: Dylan Gossett; Sept. 23: Garbage; Sept. 26: Gavin Adcock; Sept. 27: Russell Dickerson.

Whiskey Myers will rock Stage AE’s outdoor stage on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. (Photo by Khris Poage).

June 6: Jon Pardi

June 24: Phish

Sept. 15: Hans Zimmer; Oct. 3: Lorde; Oct. 9: Crowder; Oct. 23: John Mulaney; Nov. 1: Katt Williams; Nov. 6: Turnpike Troubadours.

ROXIAN THEATRE

June 8: The Menzingers

June 14: Santigold

June 15: Band of Horses

June 23: Billy Corgan

July 16: Yelawolf; July 23: Jojo Siwa; Aug. 18: Silversun Pickups; Aug. 19: The Struts; Sept. 6: Jerry Cantrell;  Sept. 11: Rilo Kelly; Sept. 20: Marilyn Manson; Sept. 30: Franz Ferdinand; Oct. 28: Andy Bell of Erasure; Nov. 11: Minus The Bear; Nov. 26: The Beths.

JERGEL’S RHYTHM GRILLE

 June 6: Los Lonely Boys

June 18: Big Country, Tommy Tutone

June 26: Mark Farner

June 27: Slaughter

July 3: Samantha Fish; July 17: Kenny Neal; July 18: Ace Frehley; Aug. 16: Montrose; Aug. 17: Stryper; Aug. 27: Sister Hazel; Sept. 10: Michael Schenker; Sept. 24: Lita Ford; Oct. 4: Here Comes the Mummies; Oct. 26: Tab Benoit; Nov. 17: Richie Kotzen and John 5.

CITY WINERY PITTSBURGH

June 7: Jorma Kaukonen

June 8: Napoleon Dynamite Live

June 14: Bob Schneider

June 25-26: Robert Glasper

July 6: Kasey Chambers;  July 10: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; July 14: Mekons; July 26: Joe Grushecky; Sept. 13: Charles Esten; Oct. 27: Joshua Radin.

HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT THE MEADOWS

June 13: Night Ranger

June 27: Bret Michaels

June 28: Stone Temple Pilots

Aug. 22: Aaron Lewis.

CARNEGIE OF HOMESTEAD MUSIC HALL

June 20: Allman Betts

Sept. 12: Tower of Power; Oct. 1: Toad The Wet Sprocket; Oct.6: Pat Metheny; Oct. 8: Gary Newman; Oct. 24: Neko Case.

PALACE THEATRE

June 29: Frankie Avalon

July 3: Robin Trower; July 10: The Wallflowers; July 11: Little River Band; Aug. 3: Graham Nash; Sept. 14: Vicki Lawrence & Mama; Oct. 1: Don Gatlin & the original Kenny Rogers Band; Oct. 3: Geoff Tate; Nov. 22: The Outlaws; Nov. 25: Boz Scaggs.

UPMC EVENTS CENTER

June 21-22: TNA Wrestling

Oct. 3: Dylan Scott.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE & MUSIC HALL

June 2: American Aquarium

Aug. 19; John Moreland; Sept. 16: Superchunk; Sept. 17: James McMurtry; Nov. 8: Keller Williams.

MR. SMALLS THEATRE

June 9: The Lemon Twigs

June 26: Kelsey Waldon

July 13: Murder by Death (sold out); July 15: Ezra Furman; Aug. 14: Los Lobos; Sept. 20: The Baseball Project; Sept. 23: Soccer Mommy; Oct. 11: Craig Finn.

RIVERS CASINO

June 8: Theresa Caputo

July 18: Comedy Jam with Steve Byrne; July 25: +Live+.

YOUNGSTOWN FOUNDATION AMPHITHEATER

June 1: Coheed & Cambria-Mastodon

June 28: Rick Springfield, Wang Chung, John Waite

Aug. 12: Train and Edwin McCain; Aug. 17: Alice Cooper; Sept. 18: Lee Brice; Sept. 20: Cody Jinks.

TIMBER ROCK AMPHITHEATER

June 5: Trace Adkins

June 6: Warrant, Lita Ford

July 5: Jon Anderson; July 10: Lee Brice; July 18: Old Crow Medicine Show; Aug. 8: Billy Currington; Aug. 23: Kansas; Sept. 6: Gabby Barrett.

IRON CITY STAGE

June 7: Rockin’ Regatta.

June 14: Alabama & Jamey Johnson

July 13: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors; Aug. 8: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.

PPG PAINTS ARENA

July 17: Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake; July 18: Ghost; July 22: Shinedown; Aug. 19: Linkin Park; Sept. 12: Eric Church; Oct. 4: Jo Koy; Oct. 15: Tate McRae; Oct. 18: Cody Johnson; Oct. 19: Mumford & Sons; Oct. 23-24: Sabrina Carpenter; Nov. 2: Bryan Adams; Nov. 7-8: Billy Strings; Nov. 12: Jonas Brothers.

Bryan Adams brings his “Roll With The Punches Tour” to PPG Paints Arena.

HEINZ HALL

July 2: Diana Krall; July 12: Vince Gill; July 20: Frankie Valli; July 26: Nas with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 6: Wilco; Aug. 23: Louis C.K.; Oct. 28: Jon Batiste; Dec. 18: Trish Yearwood with the PSO.

BENEDUM CENTER

Sept. 18: Dream Theater; Sept. 24: Lucy Dacus; Nov. 14: Taylor Tomlinson; Nov. 21-22: Steve Martin and Martin Short; Dec. 9: Straight No Chaser.

BYHAM THEATER

Aug. 23: Chris DiStefano; Sept. 12: Chris D’Elia; Oct. 14: Il Divo.

Others

June 26: Ryan Adams, Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh

June 27: Buckcherry, Westmoreland County Fairgrounds

June 28: Brian Kelley and Ghost Hounds at Beaver County’s Boom on The Bridge.

Ghost Hounds will entertain at Beaver County’s Boom on The Bridge festival. (Photo from Visit Beaver County).

July 5: Billy Joel and Rod Stewart, Acrisure Stadium, July 10: Umphrey’s McGee, Mountain View Amphitheater; Hampton Township; Aug. 9: Wheatus, Cascade Park Dance Pavilion, New Castle; Sept. 10: Oaks Theater, Oakmont; Sept. 13-14: Four Chord Music Festival, EQT Park, Washington, Pa.; Sept. 28: Shonen Knife, Preserving Underground, New Kensington.