Shows Under the Stars In Pennsylvania, warm summer nights mean live music beneath the starry skies. Watch these outdoor productions and concerts (most of them free) at amphitheaters in cities large and small. series and watch as the Bard’s legendary tragedies and comedies come to life at various parks throughout Pittsburgh. SUMMER PERFORMANCE SERIES Set amid perfectly manicured gardens and numerous water fountains, the Open Air Theatre at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is an idyllic escape for watching live music performances. ALLEGHENY COUNTY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES This free series at the open-air Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater in Allison Park features food trucks, craft beer, and live concerts of jazz, folk, rock, blues, brass, and more. THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA OUTDOORS Buy a ticket and pack a picnic for summer orchestral music—from blockbuster movie scores to classical compositions— at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park. LEVITT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES With the historic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces towering in the background, Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks in Bethlehem offers plenty to see at its annual series that features 50 free, family-friendly concerts. SUMMER MUSIC SERIES From country tunes to Afro-Cuban beats (and everything in between), this free concert series at Long’s Park Amphitheater in Lancaster showcases a wide variety of music from around the globe. 8 GREAT TUESDAYS CONCERT SERIES Perched on the edge of Liberty Park and overlooking the waters of Lake Erie, Highmark Amphitheater in Erie is a picturesque spot for listening to live music during this free concert series on Tuesday nights. ALIVE@FIVE Catch live rock performances by tribute bands at this free concert series outside Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Bring a blanket or chair to Reservoir Park in Harrisburg to watch free Shakespeare performances presented by Gamut Theatre Group. SUMMERSOUNDS Friday nights at 7 p.m. in the summer, make your way to the Robertshaw Amphitheater in downtown Greensburg’s St. Clair Park to hear free live music. Bring snacks, or order food from one of the vendors. PITTSBURGH SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS Bring a lawn chair to this free annual performing arts CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Spruce Street Harbor Park at Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia ; Levitt Summer Concert Series, Bethlehem ; Bucks County Children’s Museum, New Hope Find more cities at visitPA.com/city-life visitPA.com 15
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