Summer Fridays at the Frick Instrument Donation Collection
2024-08-02 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | The Frick Pittsburgh, 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, United States
Join us on Friday, August 2nd as we partner with the Frick for their Summer Fridays at the Frick concert series. Bring a new or gently used instrument to donate, relax on the lawn, and enjoy some music. All instruments will be distributed to local organizations and schools to support music access and education for kids in need. Instruments can be donated at the event or dropped off at the welcome center any day of the week throughout the summer. This is a family friendly event!
Featured Performance: Cello Fury- with a fusion of classical virtuosity and rock energy, Cello Fury delivers a captivating performance that pushes the boundaries of musical genres. Music begins at 6:30pm on the North Lawn. A donation of $5 per adult is suggested.
Food options include: The Café at the Frick, South Side BBQ, Revival Chili, Steve and Benny’s, Brusters, Affordable Elegance – International Café, Frios Gourmet Pops, Chicks’n Waffles.

Instrument Donation Collection & Marshall Township Electronics Recycling Event
2024-08-10 10:00 - 14:00 | 465 Knob Road, 465 Knob Road, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
On Saturday, August 10th, during The Marshall Township Electronics Recycling Event, drop off your instrument donations to support music access and education to kids who need it most. Instruments are refurbished and then distributed to underserved youth and schools in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The Farina Foundation will be collecting instruments from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Summer Fridays at The Frick Instrument Donation Collection
2024-08-23 17:00 - 21:00 | The Frick Pittsburgh, 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, United States
Join us on Friday, August 23rd as we partner with the Frick for their Summer Fridays at the Frick concert series. Bring a new or gently used instrument to donate, relax on the lawn, and enjoy some music. All instruments will be distributed to local organizations and schools to support music access and education for kids in need. Instruments can be donated at the event or dropped off at the welcome center any day of the week throughout the summer. This is a family friendly event!
Enjoy an evening of dynamic elements and instrumental classics from the Middle East, those songs that appeared on classic vinyl records with flying carpets and fezzes on the covers. Ishtar Vintage Bellydance Band brings you songs that are ethnically authentic with a sound that is an organic fusion of jazz with traditional melodies of Turkey, Greece, Egypt, and the Balkans. A donation of $5 per adult is suggested.Performances begin at 6:30pm on the North Lawn.
Food options include: The Café at the Frick, Hummus Pittsburgh, PGH Crepes, Big Lou’s, Street Tacos, Nakama, Frios Gourmet Pops, Pittsburgh Sandwich Society.

Frank J. Farina Jr. Memorial Car Cruise
2024-09-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Ashton Commons, 551 Cooper St., Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 14th for the Frank J. Farina Jr. Memorial Car Cruise. The Car Cruise is an annual event, honoring the legacy of Frank J. Farina Jr. and his belief that all children deserve the right to have equitable access to music education. There will be entertainment by DJ Dan and the band American Pie, hamburgers and hot dogs, gift baskets and a 50/50 raffle.
Stop by for the fun and bring a new, or gently used instrument, to donate in support of the Farina Foundation’s Play-it-Forward program.

Benefit Concert and Instrument Donation Collection
2024-12-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Salem United Methodist Church, 350 Manor Road, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Join us on Saturday, December 14th from 4:00pm-6:00pm for a musical performance and instrument donation collection hosted by Jonas Whitsel a senior at Pine Richland High School, member of the Pine Richland High School Orchestra Program, and part of Boy Scout Troop 344 of Wexford. Please bring a new or gently used instrument to donate and help support the musical dreams and aspirations of kids who need it most!

Benefit Concert and Instrument Donation Collection
2024-12-15 15:30 - 17:30 | Noth Hills High School, 53 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229, United States
Please join us for a concert and instrument donation collection! Musical performance by the North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band. Please bring a new or gently used instrument to donate and help support the musical dreams and aspirations of kids who need it most!

MEBA Presents: Play-It-Forward; A Farina Foundation Benefit Concert
2025-03-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Haven, 401 Atwood St., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The Music & Entertainment Business Association (MEBA) presents PLAY-IT-FORWARD, a benefit concert for The Farina Foundation!
Featuring live performances by: 9FIFTYSEVEN, POSTERCHILD, KING BLUE HERON.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Doors: 7:00pm.
Music: 8:00pm.

Frank J. Farina 2025 Memorial Car Cruise
2025-09-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Ashton Commons, 551 Cooper St., Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
🚗🎶 **Join us for the Annual Frank J. Farina 2025 Memorial Car Cruise!** 🎶🚗
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable afternoon of cars, community, and music — all supporting a great cause!
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13th, 2025
🕒 Time: 3PM–6PM
🎸 Live Music by American Pie: 3PM–5PM
🎟️ Raffles: 4 themed baskets + a 50/50 drawing!
🌟 All proceeds benefit The Farina Foundation’s mission to empower youth through music and provide instruments to those in need.
