Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of August 16th.

Remember, you can always find more events on the Post-Gazette’s Event Calendar as well as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Calendar.

These are just a few of our favorites!

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Florida Marlins
August 16th 2010 –  August 19th 2010 at 7:05 p.m.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees
August 22nd 2010 at 1:35 p.m.

This summer, there is nothing like a good baseball game. Come to PNC Park to support the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Wednesday Wake Up Paddles
August 18th 2010 from 6:15 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Come to Wake Up Paddles with Kayak Pittsburgh this Wednesday for just $18.00 non-member / $12.00 member.
Looking for a short, early-morning workout to get you through the week? Start your day with an hour-long, moderately-paced paddle as the sun rises over the downtown skyline. .
For more information visit Venture Outdoors.

Paul McCartney is coming to Pittsburgh!
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, August 19th at 7:30 p.m. Paul McCartney‘s grand opening will be in Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center.

Paul McCartney, English singer-songwriter, composer, and former Beatle is coming to Pittsburgh! You won’t want to miss this exciting event.