Bring on the Weekend!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Warm weather means tons of great events in Downtown Pittsburgh. Every weekend, we’ll be assembling a list of awesome stuff going on for the next three days. Click through to learn more about each event or visit this page to see all Downtown happenings.
Friday, August 25
STUDIO: Play with Clay at the Children’s Museum
Duquesne Women’s Soccer vs Oakland at Rooney Field
Scribes at the Carnegie Library
The Second City’s Summer Blockbuster at the O’Reilly Theater
Kaki King: Multiple Choice Audio/Visual
STUDIO: Shadow at the Children’s Museum
Art of Facts – Uncovering Pittsburgh Stories Exhibition
Free Friday Walking Tour: Gateway Center
Bike the Burgh Tours
Hands-On Harley Davidson at the Children’s Museum
Live Music Fridays at Backstage Bar
Let’s Speak English at the Carnegie Library
Market Square Summer Concert Series
Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour
Best of the Burgh Tour
All about the Burgh, the Culture to Ketchup Tour!
Saturday, August 26
KidsPlay
Saturday Night Market
Wellness in Your Studio Practice
Makeshop: Scratch + MaKey MaKey
Captives in a Foreign Land
Rum, Rock, & Reggae Block Party on Forbes
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field
Match Gayme Does Broadway
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Bethlehem Steel FC
PGH Rewind at Trust Arts Education Center
The Second City’s Summer Blockbuster at the O’Reilly Theater
Tooseum Saturday Comics Club
Art of Facts – Uncovering Pittsburgh Stories Exhibition
Bike the Burgh Tours
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Live Music Saturdays at Backstage Bar
Beta Stage Arcade Comedy Theater
Hands-on Harley-Davidson at the Children’s Museum
Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour
Best of the Burgh Tour
All About the Burgh: The Culture to Ketchup Tour
Sunday, August 27
Yoga in the Square
Art of Facts – Uncovering Pittsburgh Stories Exhibition at the Heinz History Center
Yoga in the Gallery at Contemporary Craft
Kayak & Croissants: Women Only Paddle
#Pixburgh Photo Walk
Duquesne Men’s Soccer vs Bloomsburg at Rooney Field
Books in the ‘Burgh
MAKESHOP: Scratch + MaKey MaKey
Bike the Burgh Tours
Hands-On Harley-Davidson at the Children’s Museum
Best of the Burgh Tour
All About the Burgh: The Culture to Ketchup Tour
Rum, Rock and Reggae Festival
On August 26, Forbes Avenue from Wood Street to Market Square will transform into a Caribbean paradise thanks to Pirata and Revel + Roost. From 2:00 – 10:00 p.m., the street will have island vibes, themed food and drink, and live music. Every hour will feature a different musician, so check the schedule here to make sure you catch your favorite performer. The event will also have local street vendors selling artisan crafts so be sure to make time for shopping.
Of course, you’ll work up an appetite (even on island time) which will surely be cured with the special menus that both venues will be offering. With everything from corn on the cob and banana boats with chicken, Jamaican rice, mango, and pineapples to Cuban sandwiches and boozy popsicles, there’s something for everyone to feast on. And no block party would be complete without drinks so be sure to check out the beverage menu here! This fun and free event is open to anyone who is 21+ so make sure to tell your friends to meet you on Forbes for the ultimate staycation summer celebration!
More info can be found here or on the event’s Facebook page!
