5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 16-19

We’ve reached the weekend. Father’s Day is Sunday, and for some it’s a long weekend with Juneteenth on Monday.

Here are some ways to spend it if you aren’t attending one of the two sold-out Taylor Swift concerts.

Juneteenth

The annual Juneteenth celebration is Friday through Monday in Point State Park and Market Square, Downtown. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. A portion of the event on Friday will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.

Entertainment begins at 1 p.m. Friday with Dr. James Johnson & Pgh Jazz All-stars. Other acts include Hurricane Chris, KRS-ONE, Dr. Jacqueline Young Quintet, Rodney McCoy, Hugo Cruz & Caminos Trio and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

A parade will be held Saturday morning beginning at Freedom Corner in the Hill District.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The event is free.

Details: stoptheviolencepgh.com

Prime Stage Theatre

Prime Stage Theatre’s Prime Stage Sprouts presents “The Boxcar Children” at the New Hazlett Theater Center for Performing Arts on the North Side.

It’s a story of four orphaned, brave and adventuresome children who are running away from their grandfather who they believe is cruel. Fearful of being separated, they find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, then decide to call it home where they can survive suspenseful mysteries and stay together.

The production is based on “The Boxcar Children” series, the first book of which was written in 1924 by first grade teacher Gertrude Chandler Warner.

A preview show is at 7 p.m. Friday, and it’s a pay what you can. Opening night is at 7 p.m. Saturday. There is also a performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

It’s recommended for students in the third grade and up, families and adults.

Tickets are $24 for adults, $14 for students.

Details: primestage.com

‘Anything’ goes

Pittsburgh CLO’s summer season of musicals opens with “Anything Goes” with shows at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Benedum Center, Downtown. Music and lyrics are by Cole Porter. The musical director is James Cunningham.

The 2-hour, 20-minute show features a crew aboard the S.S. American. With the help of some elaborate disguises, tap-dancing sailors and good old-fashioned blackmail, characters Reno Sweeney and Moonface Martin join forces to help Billy Crocker in his quest to win Hope Harcourt’s heart.

Songs include “De-Lovely,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top” and title number “Anything Goes.”

Children under age 3 will not be admitted.

Tickets start at $29.

Details: www.pittsburghclo.org

Jam on Walnut

Dancing Queen will perform at Jam on Walnut at 7 p.m. Saturday along Walnut Street in Shadyside. The block party is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The 1970s and ’80s disco, funk and dance band performs songs by ABBA, Donna Summer, Madonna and Michael Jackson.

Hosted by Think Shadyside, some shops and restaurants will be open, with proceeds from sales being donated to local charities.

The event is free.

Details: thinkshadyside.com

Father’s Day at the zoo

The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium in Highland Park is offering free admission to fathers who attend with their child or children on Sunday. The zoo, which is celebrating its 125th birthday this year, recently named two new baby leopard cubs and is hosting a video series about specific species. The free admission is sponsored by Busy Beaver Building Centers. Tickets for children are $19. Children under 2 are free.

Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Details: pittsburghzoo.org