Weekend events 8/29

Savor Pittsburgh
5:30 p.m., Aug. 29
This competition of Pittsburgh’s top chefs will demonstrate their culinary talents as they vie for the honor of Best Dish. The event, which will feature cocktails, music, dancing and a silent auction will be held in the South Side Works. Proceeds benefit the fight to end premature births at Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation. For more information on the event, visit savorpgh.com.

Montgomery Gentry
6:30 p.m., Aug. 29
The band will perform at Stage AE on the North Shore. Tickets to this outdoor show are $35. For more information or tickets, visit promowestlive.com.

Mumford and Sons
7 p.m., Aug. 29
The band will perform at First Niagara Pavillion in Burgettstown. Also performing are The Vaccines and Bear’s Den. Lawn seats are still available for $45. For more information or tickets to this show, visit firstniagarapavillion.net.

Funny or Die: Oddball Fest
5 p.m., Aug. 30
The comedy tour, featuring Dave Chapelle and Flight of the Concords, will perform at First Niagara Pavillion in Burgettstown. Tickets start at $25. For more information or tickets to this show,
visit firstniagarapavillion.net.

Dave Coulier
Aug. 29 through Sept. 1
The comedian and actor, best known for his role as Uncle Joey on the sitcom Full House, will perform at the Improv in the Waterfront. Tickets to this 21+ event are $20 with a two drink minimum. For more information,
visit pittisburgh.improv.com.

The City of Play Festival
10 a.m.. Aug. 31
The annual obscure game festival will be held at Arcade Comedy Theater, located at 811 Liberty Ave. Tickets to the event are $25 and include a t-shirt. For more information or tickets, visit cityofplay.org/festival.

Ice Cream Social Cruise
1 p.m., Sept. 1
The cruise will be held on the Gateway Clipper. The event will feature Dave and Andy’s ice cream for sundaes, DJ Chache, a magic show and more. For more information or tickets, visit gatewayclipper.com.