Best Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Arts & Culture

Steel City Horror Show

A horror film screening event at the Harris Theater presented by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Harris Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh

OH MY GOD! a theatriQ original production

Dreams of Hope presents an original theatriQ production at KST Alloy Studios, a queer performance experience priced at $10.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:00 PM · KST Alloy Studios

Collabaret: A Variety Show of Epic Proportions

A variety show of epic proportions at Glitterbox Theater in West Homestead featuring an eclectic lineup of performers.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:00 PM · Glitterbox Theater, West Homestead

Dave and Larry Short Film Screening at Dr. Tumblety's

Perry House Productions and The Rosebowl team up for a mixed-media live event featuring the screening of 'Dave and Larry,' a queer horror comedy mockumentary, at Dr. Tumblety's.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Dr. Tumblety's, Pittsburgh

Music & Nightlife

Disco Sunday Disco

Buscrates and Jarrett Tebbets spin funk, soul, and disco at Trace Brewing in Bloomfield for a classic Sunday afternoon groove session.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 3:00 PM · Trace Brewing, Bloomfield

Disney Music Drag Bingo at Hazelwood Brew House

Host Luna Skye as Hannah Montana leads a Disney-themed drag bingo night at Hazelwood Brew House — grab your besties for a night of Disney classics and prizes.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:00 PM · Hazelwood Brew House

Howie Day at City Winery Pittsburgh

Singer-songwriter Howie Day performs an intimate show at City Winery Pittsburgh in the Strip District Terminal.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · City Winery Pittsburgh, Strip District

Outdoors & Active

Wildflower Walk at Raccoon Creek State Park

A guided wildflower walk at Raccoon Creek State Park in Hookstown, perfect for catching spring blooms at their peak.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Raccoon Creek State Park, Hookstown

Yinz Run Club Shakeout Run at De Fer Coffee

Yinz Run Club hosts a pre-marathon shakeout run starting and ending at De Fer Coffee & Tea in the Strip District, covering just over 3 miles.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 9:30 AM · De Fer Coffee & Tea, Strip District

Free Events

Mary Schenley 200 Tours

Free guided tours of Schenley Park celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mary Schenley, organized by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Schenley Park, Oakland

Secret Planet Pittsburgh Free Music Festival

A free global music festival at Vietnam Veterans Pavilion in Schenley Park featuring eclectic acts including Cumbia Klezmer Punk band Mariposas Galácticas from Philly and Puuluup.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Vietnam Veterans Pavilion, Schenley Park

Date Night

PGH Social Club Friend Matchmaking Night

Pittsburgh Social Club's most popular event returns at New Amsterdam in Lawrenceville — get matched with your most compatible new friend over drinks and dancing for $15.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · New Amsterdam, Lawrenceville

Festivals & Special Events

I Made It! Spring Market at The Block Northway

Pittsburgh's beloved pop-up artisan marketplace returns with a spring edition at The Block Northway, featuring local makers and vendors.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00 AM · The Block Northway

Polish Hill May Day Parade

The annual community May Day Parade through Polish Hill starts at the end of Melwood at noon, followed by a potluck at West Penn Recreation Center.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 12:00 PM · Polish Hill / West Penn Recreation Center

Family-Friendly

Little Shop of Horrors at Pittsburgh Playhouse

The classic musical Little Shop of Horrors runs April 29 through May 3 at Pittsburgh Playhouse, performed by the Conservatory of Performing Arts.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · Pittsburgh Playhouse, Downtown Pittsburgh