11 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Thursday Night Jazz at Alphabet City

Catch live jazz at City of Asylum's Alphabet City venue on the North Side.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Alphabet City, North Side, Pittsburgh

The Buckle Downs at Pittsburgh Playhouse

The Buckle Downs perform a live Breakthrough Session at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:00 PM · Pittsburgh Playhouse, 350 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

Breakout comedian Nate Bargatze brings his Big Dumb Eyes world tour to PPG Paints Arena for two nights.

Thursday, July 30 - Friday, July 31, 2026 · PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh

Finch House Party Rooftop DJ Night

A rooftop summer party at The Finch featuring DJs Molly Goblin, Copha, Cortisoul, and Goodsweat from 5–10 PM.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM · The Finch, 59 S Second St, Fl 6, Pittsburgh

The Black Keys: PEACHES 'N KREAM

The Black Keys bring their outdoor PEACHES 'N KREAM tour to Stage AE on the North Shore, with Eddie 9V opening.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 6:00 PM Doors Open · Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA

Arts & Culture

Art House Theater Day: Car Wash (1976) 50th Anniversary

The Harris Theater screens Car Wash (1976) as part of Art House Theater Day, celebrating the film's 50th anniversary.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Harris Theater, Pittsburgh Cultural District, Pittsburgh

Family-Friendly

Youth Art Workshop: Exploring Portraits

A youth art workshop focused on portraits, presented by The Frick Pittsburgh, at Carnegie Library in Homewood.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Carnegie Library, Homewood, Pittsburgh

Outdoors & Active

Blacksmithing: Hooks & Hairpins at Carrie Blast Furnaces

Learn blacksmithing basics and make hooks and hairpins at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces in Rankin.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Carrie Blast Furnaces, Rankin

Festivals & Special Events

Lawrenceville Art Crawl (Redfishbowl)

Redfishbowl presents their annual Art Crawl throughout Lawrenceville on Saturday evening, featuring local artists, studios, and a late-night DJ afterparty from 2AM into Sunday morning.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Redfishbowl, Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

Food & Drink

National Farmers Market Week at Citiparks Markets

Citiparks Farmers Markets celebrate National Farmers Market Week (Aug 2–8) with special events in Carrick, Squirrel Hill, and Northside.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Carrick, Squirrel Hill & Northside, Pittsburgh

Sports

Steelers Tailgate at Stage AE

A Steelers Tailgate outdoor special event at Stage AE on the North Shore.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA