7 Things to Do in June

PHOTO COURTESY ADOBE STOCK | THE VINEYARDS AT CAGNES BY PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR

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Meet the old masters at French Moderns: Matisse/Renoir/Degas at the Frick Pittsburgh. The show positions France as the artistic center of International Modernism from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century. Ranging widely in style, the exhibition features paintings, drawings and sculptures created by the era’s leading artists born in France, as well as those who studied and exhibited there.
June 20-Oct. 11 | The Frick Pittsburgh |  thefrickpittsburgh.org

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The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is turning the clock way back — to the days of the dinosaurs. The organization’s annual fundraiser, Zoorassic Park, supports the Zoo’s animal care, educational programming and critical conservation efforts. General admission includes a complimentary glass, unlimited food and drink, animal encounters, live music and a silent art auction. A VIP ticket will get you all that and more, including entry to an exclusive party at 6 p.m.
June 5  |  Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium  |  pittsburghzoo.org

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Whether you’re an experienced yogi or the least flexible person in your friend group, Pigsburgh Squealers Rescue invites you to join them in Tarentum for pig yoga at its Swine and Unwind fundraiser. The family-friendly event includes one hour of yoga instruction surrounded by the rescue’s resident piggies practicing their “downward hog” pose, followed by an hour-long tour of the property. Don’t forget to bring a towel, mat and water.
June 6  |  Pigsburgh Squealers Rescue  |  pigsburghsquealers.com

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Organizers of Pittsburgh Pride say existence is resistance, especially in such a divisive political climate. June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and how far we’ve come while also reflecting on how much farther we have to go to curate a more accepting and inclusive world. This year’s pride weekend, organized by a consortium of local LGBTQ+ organizations, will include a Pride Prom on June 5, a two-day festival June 6-7 and a parade on June 7.
June 5-7  |  Downtown  |  pittsburghpride.com

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The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival has a new home this year. Arts Landing will welcome crowds to the Cultural District for the annual art festival and mark the civic space’s official grand opening. The Arts Festival has a new schedule, too; instead of running for the traditional 10 consecutive days, it will span two weekends with a short midweek pause.
June 5-7 and June 11-14  |  Arts Landing  |  traf.trustarts.org

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Zombies? In the Monroeville Mall? It’s more likely than you may think, at least during Living Dead Weekend. The horror movie convention celebrates the films of George A. Romero in the mall, which was the backdrop for the director’s 1978 flick “Dawn of the Dead.” The con will include appearances by celebrity guests, including many members of the film’s cast and crew. There will also be a vendor market; access to the Living Dead Museum; and tours with George Romero historical and tour guide Lawrence DeVincentz.
June 12-14  |  Monroeville Mall  |  thelivingdeadweekend.com

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Want to try your hand at street art? Rivers of Steel is hosting the Graffiti at Carrie: Tour It + Try It event at Carrie Blast Furnaces in Rankin. Guests will learn about the individual works of street art on display, the artists behind them and the broader history and culture of graffiti as a contemporary art form rooted in place, identity and expression. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of graffiti writing, including basic letter structure, style development and simple techniques used by street artists. At the end of the tour, you’ll be able to make your own mark at the historic site.
June 14  |  Carrie Blast Furnaces  |  riversofsteel.com