While nothing compares with a night out to the symphony, Bach meshes surprisingly well with… While nothing compares with a night out to the symphony, Bach meshes surprisingly well with iced coffee and the summer sun.

“Bach, Beethoven and Brunch” sets live classical music against the backdrop of Mellon Park on Sunday mornings. Stationed near the Rose Garden, the musicians begin playing a mixture of canonical pieces and modern hits at 10:30 a.m.

There’s ample room to spread out a blanket in the shade, and Starbucks provides coffee, pastries and newspapers nearby.

Assuming that you can crawl out of bed after Saturday night’s festivities, meander down to Mellon Park for free music and sunbathing.

July 16

“Classical Meets Jazz,” featuring Patricia Prattis Jennings and the Roger Humphries Quartet

July 23

Renaissance City Winds

July 30

North Pittsburgh Philharmonic

August 6

Malcontents, featuring Lance LaDuke and Dave Auman from the River City Brass Band

August 13

East Winds Symphonic Band