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Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show

The show caps a statewide concert series marking America's 250th.

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Third Eye Blind and Nelly will headline a free summer concert at Point State Park on June 27, closing out the five-stop <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.america250pa.org/Signature_Events" data-vars-content-id="1e99e61a-08c7-472d-af67-0d71eb8e3516" data-vars-headline="Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.america250pa.org/Signature_Events" target="_blank">America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series</a>.The big picture: The series joins a packed summer lineup of major events, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="headline acts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" data-vars-content-id="1e99e61a-08c7-472d-af67-0d71eb8e3516" data-vars-headline="Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" target="_self">headline acts</a> and other <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="free shows" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/02/nfl-draft-concerts-wiz-khalifa-kane-brown-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="1e99e61a-08c7-472d-af67-0d71eb8e3516" data-vars-headline="Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/02/nfl-draft-concerts-wiz-khalifa-kane-brown-pittsburgh" target="_self">free shows</a> in the city.

Pittsburgh joins Michelin restaurant guide

The Michelin Guide will rate Pittsburgh restaurants for the first time in 2027.

The world&#x27;s preeminent food reviewer is adding Pittsburgh to its guide. Why it matters: The Steel City continues to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="notch accolades" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/02/fet-fisk-james-beard-finalist-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="ef0026bd-41c6-43e6-abb2-affda42b758d" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh joins Michelin restaurant guide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/02/fet-fisk-james-beard-finalist-pittsburgh" target="_self">notch accolades</a> for its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="growing food scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/13/pittsburgh-restaurant-survival-doordash-2025" data-vars-content-id="ef0026bd-41c6-43e6-abb2-affda42b758d" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh joins Michelin restaurant guide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/13/pittsburgh-restaurant-survival-doordash-2025" target="_self">growing food scene</a>, and a Michelin star would fully legitimize it.

Pittsburgh gets its first romance-only bookstores

The new bookstores highlight the genre's growth and changing cultural reputation.

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Pittsburgh is getting a double dose of romance with two new bookstores just blocks apart.Why it matters: Romance novels <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dominate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/briefing/romance-bookstores.html" data-vars-content-id="0248b646-8b45-495c-9b50-37680268b951" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh gets its first romance-only bookstores" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/briefing/romance-bookstores.html" target="_blank">dominate</a> bestseller lists, but the genre hasn&#x27;t always enjoyed equivalent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cultural respect" data-vars-click-url="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-cant-romance-novels-get-any-love-180954548/" data-vars-content-id="0248b646-8b45-495c-9b50-37680268b951" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh gets its first romance-only bookstores" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-cant-romance-novels-get-any-love-180954548/" target="_blank">cultural respect</a>.

Hospitals ramp up for NFL Draft crowds

The city's hospital systems will expand services to handle large crowds and emergencies.

Pittsburgh&#x27;s hospital systems are mobilizing in anticipation of hundreds of thousands of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" data-vars-content-id="862b1f09-3350-4b94-823c-653ef6320bd3" data-vars-headline="Hospitals ramp up for NFL Draft crowds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" target="_self">NFL Draft</a> visitors flocking to the city this month.Why it matters: Record <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="crowds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/02/nfl-draft-concerts-wiz-khalifa-kane-brown-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="862b1f09-3350-4b94-823c-653ef6320bd3" data-vars-headline="Hospitals ramp up for NFL Draft crowds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/02/nfl-draft-concerts-wiz-khalifa-kane-brown-pittsburgh" target="_self">crowds</a>, alcohol and late nights can quickly overwhelm emergency departments.

Pa. gets its first public cave park

A Fayette County cavern becomes Pennsylvania's first underground state park.

Laurel Caverns State Park in Fayette County will soon open to the public as Pennsylvania&#x27;s first underground state park.Why it matters: Pennsylvania has plenty of caves and caverns to visit thanks to its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="karst geology" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/conservation/geology/geologic-hazards/sinkholes" data-vars-content-id="52171b81-3a77-4b49-8358-5785afb78afb" data-vars-headline="Pa. gets its first public cave park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/conservation/geology/geologic-hazards/sinkholes" target="_blank">karst geology</a>, but so far, all of them have been on private property.

Unplug at a tiny cabin near Pittsburgh

Tiny cabins just an hour away deliver a low-lift retreat into the woods.

Dozens of tiny cabins just an hour from Pittsburgh deliver a low-lift retreat. Why it matters: You won&#x27;t need to burn PTO to stay at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Postcard Cabins&#x27; Beaver Creek" data-vars-click-url="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pitbc-postcard-cabins-beaver-creek-outdoor-collection-bonvoy/overview/?nst=paid&amp;cid=PAI_GLB0004YXD_GLE000BIM5_GLF000OETA&amp;ppc=ppc&amp;pId=ustbppc&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1658413582&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADilnid27axJa_eyQbROEyK_4bKnF&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw4a3OBhCHARIsAChaqJO6_FEIY1D8rzED7ayCI7bSyPF7_lrsigSlkJwaQ45yKm0dPwY2AMgaAhTIEALw_wcB" data-vars-content-id="5c54d54b-ff02-4a4c-961f-c1bbc7522ad3" data-vars-headline="Unplug at a tiny cabin near Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pitbc-postcard-cabins-beaver-creek-outdoor-collection-bonvoy/overview/?nst=paid&amp;cid=PAI_GLB0004YXD_GLE000BIM5_GLF000OETA&amp;ppc=ppc&amp;pId=ustbppc&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1658413582&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADilnid27axJa_eyQbROEyK_4bKnF&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw4a3OBhCHARIsAChaqJO6_FEIY1D8rzED7ayCI7bSyPF7_lrsigSlkJwaQ45yKm0dPwY2AMgaAhTIEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Postcard Cabins&#x27; Beaver Creek</a> outpost.<ul><li>Plus, there are free s&#x27;mores.</li></ul>

Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline free NFL Draft shows

Free concerts at the NFL Draft will feature major stars over three days.

Music

Wiz Khalifa, Bret Michaels, and Kane Brown will headline a slate of free <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concerts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" data-vars-content-id="7ebb08ac-8cfa-48f3-9963-5b2d6e9221f8" data-vars-headline="Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline free NFL Draft shows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" target="_self">concerts</a> for fans outside Acrisure Stadium during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" data-vars-content-id="7ebb08ac-8cfa-48f3-9963-5b2d6e9221f8" data-vars-headline="Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline free NFL Draft shows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" target="_self">NFL Draft</a>.Why it matters: One of football&#x27;s biggest events is a national showcase for its host city, and Pittsburgh&#x27;s entertainment lineup leans on local roots.

Kick field goals at Acrisure during NFL Draft

Fans can step onto Acrisure's field and try kicking during the NFL Draft events.

Sports

Fans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="visiting the NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/27/free-light-rail-nfl-draft-pittsburgh-sheetz" data-vars-content-id="1de61530-aaae-47c0-a3a0-12e179b9aff5" data-vars-headline="Kick field goals at Acrisure during NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/27/free-light-rail-nfl-draft-pittsburgh-sheetz" target="_self">visiting the NFL Draft</a> will have access to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the field at Acrisure Stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/06/steelers-field-holy-water-tradition" data-vars-content-id="1de61530-aaae-47c0-a3a0-12e179b9aff5" data-vars-headline="Kick field goals at Acrisure during NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/06/steelers-field-holy-water-tradition" target="_self">the field at Acrisure Stadium</a> and can even kick field goals through the uprights, NFL officials tell Axios.Why it matters: The NFL Draft is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="taking over the North Shore and Point State Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" data-vars-content-id="1de61530-aaae-47c0-a3a0-12e179b9aff5" data-vars-headline="Kick field goals at Acrisure during NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" target="_self">taking over the North Shore and Point State Park</a> on April 23-25, which will provide fans not just up-close views of football prospects, but also a festival atmosphere for hundreds of thousands of visitors.

What to do in Pittsburgh this April

From the NFL Draft to food festivals, here's what's happening across Pittsburgh this April.

April is packed with everything from massive fan conventions and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" data-vars-content-id="bcc20306-36c7-4dd8-a0ac-00e027b6af43" data-vars-headline="What to do in Pittsburgh this April" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" target="_self">NFL Draft</a> to food festivals and live shows.Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around the city this month.

The Silly Goose opens Downtown

A viral gift shop opens with playful finds and local art.

Business

The goose is loose in Pittsburgh.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Silly Goose Unapologetic Gifts &amp; Novelties" data-vars-click-url="https://sillygoosegifts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorH-gOYsDo8OVmsmQ7itVGFTUCAI60DaljBLlMWYKhHk4J3I4yV" data-vars-content-id="73c8a4d8-19a1-48ad-ba37-fc5356e1539c" data-vars-headline="The Silly Goose opens Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sillygoosegifts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorH-gOYsDo8OVmsmQ7itVGFTUCAI60DaljBLlMWYKhHk4J3I4yV" target="_blank">The Silly Goose Unapologetic Gifts &amp; Novelties</a>, a playful indie gift shop with a fast-growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="online following" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesillygoosejimthorpe" data-vars-content-id="73c8a4d8-19a1-48ad-ba37-fc5356e1539c" data-vars-headline="The Silly Goose opens Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesillygoosejimthorpe" target="_blank">online following</a>, opened its first Western Pennsylvania storefront on Saturday.

Pittsburgh has an Easter candy abundance

Local candy shops across the region offer handmade treats ahead of the holiday.

Food and Drink

Pittsburgh is the second-best city in the country at celebrating Easter, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a Wallet Hub study" data-vars-click-url="https://wallethub.com/edu/best-places-to-celebrate-easter/19774" data-vars-content-id="3b629790-8ae1-413d-bcc3-4feffdc1c38c" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh has an Easter candy abundance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wallethub.com/edu/best-places-to-celebrate-easter/19774" target="_blank">a Wallet Hub study</a>, and when you look around, it makes sense why.🐰 Why it matters: Easter is, of course, about Christianity, but for secular celebrators it&#x27;s also about candy — and the Pittsburgh region has a plethora of local confectioners offering sweets made on-site.

Nelly, 2 Chainz to headline North Shore plaza shows

Nelly, 2 Chainz, and DJ Steve Aoki will perform at the newly unveiled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Plaza at North Shore" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/19/north-shore-plaza-opens-pnc-park" data-vars-content-id="8b929187-17e2-4bdc-9e4f-96b52248176e" data-vars-headline="Nelly, 2 Chainz to headline North Shore plaza shows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/19/north-shore-plaza-opens-pnc-park" target="_self">Plaza at North Shore</a> during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.Why it matters: The headliners will kick off programming at the highly anticipated plaza near PNC Park as the city takes center stage for one of football&#x27;s biggest events.

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Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show

Weekender: Comics, tacos and 412 Day

Pa. gets its first public cave park

Pittsburgh gets its first romance-only bookstores

Unplug at a tiny cabin near Pittsburgh