20 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Arts & Culture

Impulse Festival: The Wizard Unworthy

CMU's Center for New Work presents 'The Wizard Unworthy' as part of the Impulse Festival at Three Stories.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 · Three Stories, CMU

JFilm Festival Opening Night

The JFilm Festival kicks off its 2026 run with opening night screenings at Row House Cinema in Dormont.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:30 PM · Row House Cinema, Dormont

Spring Dance Concert at Pittsburgh Playhouse

Point Park's Conservatory of Performing Arts presents its annual Spring Dance Concert showcasing emerging dance talent, running April 29–May 3.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University

A Night at Dr. Tumbletys: Dave and Larry Film Screening & Live Music

Perry House and Rose Bowl PGH team up at Dr. Tumbletys for a mixed-media evening featuring the short queer horror comedy mockumentary 'Dave and Larry' and live performances by Meghan Kylie, Millie Dread, and others.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Dr. Tumbletys

Music & Nightlife

Disney Music Drag Bingo at Hazelwood Brew House

Host Luna Skye as Hannah Montana leads a night of Disney classics, drag entertainment, and bingo at Hazelwood Brew House.

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

Wolf Eyes w/ Farrah Faucet & Fuzzfiend

Experimental noise legends Wolf Eyes headline a wild night at Brillobox with local support from Farrah Faucet and Fuzzfiend.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 8:00 PM · Brillobox

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs the iconic score live as The Empire Strikes Back screens at Heinz Hall, running May 1–3.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Heinz Hall

Perry House: Miresdoom & Friends

A DIY basement show at Perry House featuring Miresdoom (with veg chili!) and other local acts — loud, intimate, and unpretentious.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Perry House, Perrysville Ave

Free Events

Opening Reception Party for On Liberty: A Summoning

Free opening reception party for Marianne Vitale's new exhibition 'On Liberty: A Summoning' at SPACE gallery in the Cultural District.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 · SPACE, Pittsburgh Cultural District

Unblurred First Friday

Penn Avenue's beloved monthly art crawl returns, with galleries, studios, and creative spaces opening their doors along Bloomfield and Garfield.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Penn Avenue, Bloomfield / Garfield

Secret Planet Pittsburgh Free Music Festival

A free outdoor global music festival at Vietnam Veterans Pavilion in Schenley Park, featuring eclectic acts including Cumbia Klezmer Punk group Mariposas Galácticas from Philly and avant-folk duo Puuluup.

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

Festivals & Special Events

59th Carnegie International Opening Night Party

The world-renowned Carnegie International opens its 59th edition with an opening night party at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland

I Made It! Spring Market at The Block Northway

Pittsburgh's beloved handmade marketplace returns for a spring edition featuring local makers and artisans at The Block Northway.

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

Date Night

Howie Day at City Winery Pittsburgh

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

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

PGH Social Club Matchmaker Social

Pittsburgh Social Club's popular friend-matching event returns at New Amsterdam in Lawrenceville — great drinks, conversation, and a dance floor.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · New Amsterdam, Lawrenceville

Outdoors & Active

Yinz Run Club Marathon Shakeout Run

Join Yinz Run Club for a pre-marathon shakeout run and carb top-off at De Fer Coffee & Tea in the Strip District, starting at 9:30 AM.

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

PGH Social Club Pickleball at Washington's Landing

All-skill-levels-welcome pickleball social at Washington's Landing — bring your own paddle if you have one, $5 to reserve your spot.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:00 PM · Washington's Landing, Pittsburgh

Sports

Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon

The city's biggest running event of the year takes over Pittsburgh streets, with full marathon, half marathon, and 5K options for runners of all levels.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Pittsburgh, PA

Food & Drink

Pittsburgh Marathon After Party: The Common Finish

Celebrate marathon finishers at Mike's Beer Bar, which opens at 9 AM exclusively for runners and their crews.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 9:00 AM · Mike's Beer Bar, Pittsburgh

Family-Friendly

Little Shop of Horrors at Pittsburgh Playhouse

Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts stages the beloved musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' through May 3.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 · Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University