Keep it Al Fresco: 5 Fun Activities to Enjoy in the Open Air Sure, Pittsburgh has its share of rainy days, but when it’s clear, we get glorious conditions for dining — or walking, or exploring, or taking in a show — en plein air. June 9, 2021 PHOTO BY CHUCK BEARD The past year has been bad for roofs. Plenty of activities that previously would’ve taken place inside have been relocated to the great outdoors — or, at the very least, somewhere near the side door. Funny thing, though — once we started doing more and more outside, many of us realized that it’s pretty nice out there. Sure, Pittsburgh has its share of rainy days, but when it’s clear, we get glorious conditions for dining — or walking, or exploring, or taking in a show — en plein air.