In brief: Millvale Music Festival, outdoor movie night and more in the North Hills
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Millvale Music Festival, taking place Friday and Saturday, continues to grow in its fourth year with the expansion of the visual art component and the largest-yet lineup of Opening Night festivities. Approximately 250 musical acts will be playing at 24 venues across Millvale, including Chip & The Charge Ups, The Weird Paul Rock Band and FUBAR. The Comedy Stage and the Spoken Word Stage, both at the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls on Saturday afternoon, will feature a combined 19 performers.
The Festival will host its largest and third consecutive Opening Night on Friday, with more than 50 acts playing at 13 venues across Millvale, including Whisper Nest, Grist House and Strange Roots. Friday’s festivities will also include the SOSpgh (Save Our Stages Pittsburgh) Showcase at the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls.
Local food trucks Brisketburgh, Hai Lee, Tango and more will be in attendance.
Millvale Music Festival will run from 6 p.m.-midnight Friday and all day Saturday. Festival-goers can visit millvalemusic.org for more information.
Outdoor Movie Night
North Hills Hockey Club is teaming up with Ross Township Parks & Recreation to host a Movie Night Under the Stars. The Aug. 7 event at the Ross Community Center is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit the hockey club. Live music will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the film “The Mighty Ducks” at about 8:30 p.m. The concession stand will be open, and there will be a 50/50 raffle.
Kennywood Day
North Allegheny School District’s Kennywood Day is Aug. 14. Tickets can be purchased all summer in the athletic department, at North Allegheny High School. For more information, call 724-934-7238.
Touch-A-Truck
Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park will host a Touch-A-Truck display, an interactive sports exhibition by Coach Dave Gray (CDG Sports), carnival-style games and prizes, obstacle course, face painting and food trucks on Aug. 29 from 2-5 p.m.
The goal of the event is to increase exposure and membership in the Y’s Adventure Guides-Parent/Child Program.
The event and activities, save for food at trucks, will be free of charge. For more information, call 412-934-9622.
18th Annual Cindystock
Cindystock, the annual outdoor music festival at the Wexford-Bayne Road home of founders Cindy and Ted Yates, is set for 4 p.m. Aug. 21. Riversong String Ensemble, Blues Orphans and Canaan Cox will all take the stage. The event will help to underwrite local cancer screening tests and support services. Tickets are $50 and include a full dinner buffet, soft drinks and the concert. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cindystock.org.