🌱 Which big-name acts are hitting McKees Rocks’ Roxian Theatre this month?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which big-name acts are hitting McKees Rocks' Roxian Theatre this month?
• Can Sto-Rox turn things around under the lights in McKees Rocks?

Also on today's calendar: John Cameron Mitchell and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
• Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rock-tober. Good concerts headed here in October (beavercountyradio.com) — McKees Rocks music fans get a full October lineup at the Roxian Theatre, with acts like Michael Franti, Soccer Mommy with Snail Mail, Candlebox, and Dweezil Zappa on the calendar. The broader guide also highlights big-name shows across Pittsburgh venues, helping you plan fall concert nights both in town and just across the river.
   

• A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2026 Week 6 (triblive.com) — Sto-Rox hosts Springdale at Sto-Rox Memorial Stadium in McKees Rocks on Friday night, with both programs trying to shake off recent struggles and low-scoring losses. The wider Week 6 preview breaks down key A-K Valley matchups, records, standout players, and series histories, but local eyes will be on whether the Vikings can rebound at home.
   

📸 Around McKees Rocks

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McKees Rocks

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Brennan Wedl →
  Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens, 425 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 16
• Penn State Bonspiel →
  Pittsburgh Curling Club, 491 McCoy Road, McKees Rocks
  12:00 pm
Monday October 19
• John Cameron Mitchell →
  Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens, 425 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks
  6:00 pm
Friday October 30
• Monessen at Sto-Rox →
  Sto-Rox High School, 1105 Valley St, McKees Rocks
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Information Literacy and Holocaust Education Teacher Training →
  Beit Kulanu (Formerly Rodef Shalom Congregation), 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh
  9:00 am
• Pillar Postpartum support group →
  100 Sheridan Square, Suite 301, Pittsburgh
  10:00 am
• Social Work Intern FREE Services →
  Baldwin Borough Public Library, 5230 Wolfe Dr, Pittsburgh
  10:00 am
• Storytime: Family Fun →
  708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh
  10:30 am
• Preschool Fall Craft →
  Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Rd, Pittsburgh
  10:30 am
• Thursday Morning Storytime →
  5440 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh
  10:30 am
• Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop →
  279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh
  10:30 am
• TOT Time →
  Pleasant Hills Public Library, 302 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Carnegie

• Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after multi-billion dollar gift from hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin (post-gazette.com)
• New owner of Carnegie Stage and its longtime manager aim to give artists a home (post-gazette.com)
• Deluzio Announces October Town Hall Tour Across Western Pennsylvania (house.gov)

Millvale

• Millvale community rallies around family who lose everything in house fire (wpxi.com)

Pittsburgh

• 2 Winning PA Lottery Tickets Totaling $8.25 Million Sold In Pittsburgh Area (patch.com)
• CMU Gets $3 Billion Grant, Largest University Gift Ever (patch.com)
• Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest Recieves National Recognition (patch.com)

Ok McKees Rocks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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