Down in Front! – June 2025

Editors’ pick: Final Fridays
Friday June 27, July 25 & August 29
Enjoy live music in Clearview Common on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the last Friday of each summer month. June’s performer is reggae band Wizdom Worldbeat. Other artists to be announced. Sponsored by WesBanco.

Garden Party: Pink
Friday, June 6
The Mattress Factory’s annual fundraiser features dancing, dining and drinks in support of the museum’s artistic, educational and community outreach programs. General admission: $125; VIP tickets: $375. 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Neighborhood Walk and Talk: Overlook Drive
Sunday, June 8
Move Lebo hosts a walking tour along Overlook Drive, encouraging discussion about how the environment works for all users and how to make it better as part of the “Dude, Where’s My Complete Street?!” project. The walk includes a bonus route on Beverly Road. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Register today

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium presents Ice Age: Frozen in Time
Daily through September 1
This walk-through sensory experience features more than 50 lifelike animatronic prehistoric creatures that guests can enjoy at their own pace. Tickets are $9 plus Zoo admission or $8 for members. No charge for children 2 and under.

Sound Series: An Evening with Buffalo Nichols
Monday, June 23
Guitarist and songwriter Buffalo Nichols (aka Carl Nichols) performs at The Warhol’s intimate theater. His second album, The Fatalist, features drum machines, samples and synthesizer textures, creating a contemporary blues aesthetic. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25; Members & students: $20.

Lebo Pride
Saturday, June 14
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at Lebo Pride with the premiere of Queer Bear, a 7-foot symbol of support and resilience. Attendees are invited to help stuff and decorate the bear as part of the celebration. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Save the Dates
Summer Fridays at the Frick
Friday June 27, July 25, August 8 & August 29
Live music, artmaking and family fun on the Frick’s lawns. Activities start at 5 p.m.; music begins at 6:30 p.m. Free; $5 suggested donation.
Riparian Area Checkup & Invasives Removal
Saturday, June 21
Join the Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy to remove invasive plants in Bird Park and check on the riparian project. 9 a.m. to noon at the Beadling Road entrance, weather permitting. Limited parking.
Century of Community Church Tours
Sunday, June 29
Explore 100 years of faith and architecture during docent-led tours of St. Paul’s Episcopal, Southminster Presbyterian and Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran. Tour in any order; 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free admission; no reservations required. lebohistory.org/events