Down in Front! – June 2025

two men playing guitar and singing at a concert

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.

Pink clouds in the background behind "Pink Mattress factory garden party"

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

"Ice age, Frozen in time" with an image of a wooly mammoth elephant

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.

A bearded man wearing a hat

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.

a little girl and her mom taking a photo in front of rainbow colored wings

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