Upcoming Events
Two-Piano Jazz
Get ready for a night of electrifying piano interplay as Tom Roberts, a Pittsburgh native and internationally acclaimed stride pianist, brings his dynamic style to our porch along with our very own Tino Cardenes. Sign up!
Songs from the ‘70s & ‘80s
Dust off your disco shoes and warm up those vocal cords—it’s time for a night of pure nostalgic joy with the Halfstep All Stars Band! Known for their crowd-pleasing Beatles Night performances, this beloved group returns with a high-energy set of hits from your favorite artists of the 70s and 80s. Sign up!
Birdland to Broadway
Join us for the grand finale of our porch concert season with Birdland to Broadway, performed by exceptional vocalists from Carnegie Mellon University. From the smoky allure of jazz standards to show-stopping Broadway hits, these CMU alumni will light up our porch with music that dances between New York’s iconic Birdland club and the bright lights of Broadway. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, sip a cool drink, and enjoy our final concert that promises to be nothing short of a singular sensation! Sign up for weather updates.
Harp & Strings
POSTPONED to SUNDAY Tonight’s evening of chamber music features our very own Isabel Cardenes, harpist and recent graduate of the Manhattan School of Music. She’ll be joined by (mom) Monique Mead, violin, along with a talented group of CMU musicians, for a program that highlights the beauty of the harp both in solo and ensemble repertoire. Sign up!
Rising Stars
Celebrate the future of music with our annual Rising Stars concert, showcasing some of Pittsburgh’s most gifted young musicians. This inspiring evening features outstanding students on violin, cello, and piano, including the return of 13-year-old violinist Alice Tang, whose debut recital in 2020 sparked the very beginning of our Porch Concert Series. Sign up!
Latin Rhythms
Join us for an unforgettable evening of sizzling Samba and Salsa as we launch our Porch Concert Series with Latin Jazz Night! This high-energy performance features an all-star Pittsburgh lineup that has just laid down fresh studio recordings of these vibrant rhythms. Sign up!
Porch Concert: Cello Fury
Cello Fury is a dynamic instrumental rock band known for their innovative fusion of classical cello with rock, pop and movie music. Cello Fury blends the rich tones of the cello with the energy and power of rock music, pushing the boundaries of musical genres.
Porch Concert: Sweet Songs on the Lawn
Lullaby Project Pittsburgh presents “Sweet Songs on the Lawn” featuring songs and stories from a remarkable project that heals trauma and bonds parents to babies one song at a time.
Jazz with Eric DeFade
A favorite on our series, Grammy Award artist, Eric DeFade returns for an evening of jazz standards and ballads with some Latin tunes in the mix. He’ll be joined by Tino Cardenes, piano; TBD, bass; and TBD drums.
Brass Fusion
Experience the ultimate mashup of brass and genre with C Street Brass! From classical to jazz, rock to tango, "Brass Fusion" is a non-stop adventure through the world of music.
Monique & Friends
Every summer Monique presents a delightful concert with her children, Isabel and Tino Cardenes. This year they’ll be joined by CMU musicians for a refreshing evening of chamber music.