18 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Free Events

Pittonkatonk Free Music Festival

A beloved free outdoor music festival in Schenley Park celebrating global sounds and community, running Friday through Saturday.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Schenley Park, Oakland

Mac Miller Music Class at Amazing Yoga

Amazing Yoga's May lineup includes a special Mac Miller Music Class for a month of movement, music, and mindful connection.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Amazing Yoga, Pittsburgh

Citiparks Farmers Markets Opening Day

Three weekly Citiparks Farmers Markets kick off their 2026 season on May 10, running through November with local produce, meats, eggs, breads, and dairy.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Various Citiparks locations, Pittsburgh

May Book Club: Stoner by John Williams

Books n Brunch PGH Area hosts their May book club discussion of Stoner by John Williams.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 11:30 AM · Pittsburgh

Festivals & Special Events

Secret Planet Pittsburgh Free Music Festival

A free global music festival at Schenley Park's Vietnam Veterans Pavilion featuring acts like Mariposas Galácticas (cumbia klezmer punk) and Puuluup.

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

Vibe Coding: The New Product Team Superpower

ProductTank Pittsburgh hosts Dan Olsen for a talk on how vibe coding is reshaping modern product teams.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:30 PM · Pittsburgh

5th Annual Shadyside Art Festival on Walnut Street

A free outdoor art festival on Walnut Street in Shadyside featuring artists and vendors for its fifth annual run.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM · 5428 Walnut St, Shadyside

Outdoors & Active

Phipps May Market

Shop plants, herbs, and garden goods at this popular spring market at Phipps Conservatory, running through May 9.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Phipps Conservatory, Oakland

Pickleball Social at Washington's Landing

PGH Social Club hosts a community pickleball meetup at Washington's Landing — all skill levels welcome, only 50 spots available.

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

Yinz Run Club at East End Brewing

Yinz Run Club meets at East End Brewing for a post-marathon celebration run — bring your medal if you raced this weekend, all welcome.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:30 PM · East End Brewing, Pittsburgh

Arts & Culture

WINE AND SPIRITS: 2026 Haunted Theater Company Opener

The Haunted Theater Company opens their 2026 season with a theatrical wine and spirits event at 523 Lincoln Ave.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00 PM · 523 Lincoln Ave, Pittsburgh

Mother of All Pottery Sales

An annual beloved ceramics sale at Union Project in Highland Park — a must for pottery lovers and unique gift hunters.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Union Project, Highland Park

Carnegie International at Carnegie Museum of Art

The 59th Carnegie International — one of the world's most influential contemporary art exhibitions — is transforming Pittsburgh into a global art destination, open now.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland

The Tamburitzans at Pittsburgh Playhouse

The world-famous Tamburitzans perform their signature Eastern European folk music and dance at Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, Downtown

Music & Nightlife

Drag Bingo at Eleventh Hour Brewing

S&S Productions brings a night of laughs, prizes, and over-the-top drag entertainment paired with bingo at Eleventh Hour Brewing.

Friday, May 8, 2026 8:00 PM · Eleventh Hour Brewing, Pittsburgh

Jazz Appreciation Month Concert at the Roots Cellar

The Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet and Pittsburgh Hard Bop Sextet perform in the lower level of the historic Marshall Mansion in Shadyside.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:00 PM · Roots Cellar, Marshall Mansion, Shadyside

Ashnikko: Smoochies Tour

The sold-out Ashnikko Smoochies Tour hits Stage AE with support from Royal & the Serpent and googly eyes.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 PM · Stage AE, Pittsburgh

Leah Blevins at City Winery Pittsburgh

Country-soul artist Leah Blevins performs at City Winery Pittsburgh in an intimate dinner-and-show setting.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · City Winery Pittsburgh, Strip District