The Dog Days Open Stage opens August at the Cascades. It is the hottest stretch of the Pittsburgh summer, the pavilion is shaded, the pond is right there, and the show runs into the cool part of the evening.
Every show in this season is an Open Stage. Jazzmania holds the rhythm section and core lineup, and musicians and vocalists are invited to join us and perform with the band. Bring a horn, bring a chart, or bring a tune you want to sing — the format is the same one that carried the 2026 season, and it makes for a different show every time.
The Cascades at Stone Manse is the open-air pavilion in Allegheny County's South Park. Free admission, no tickets required — bring a folding chair, a blanket, snacks, and the kids. The show streams live and free on The Encore for anyone who cannot make it out.