11 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Arts & Culture

The Great Gatsby

PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh brings F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic to life in its final weekend at the Benedum Center.

Tuesday, May 26 – Sunday, May 31, 2026 · Benedum Center, Pittsburgh

Food & Drink

Farm to Fork Dinner at Community Kitchen

A farm-to-table dinner experience hosted by Community Kitchen Pittsburgh in Hazelwood.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Community Kitchen, Hazelwood, Pittsburgh

Free Events

Northside Farmers Market Opening Day Happy Hour

The Northside Farmers Market kicks off its season with a monthly happy hour at Allegheny Commons East.

Friday, May 29, 2026 3:00 PM · Allegheny Commons East, North Side

Date Night

ACLU-PA Trans Justice Drag Brunch at Trace Brewing

A free drag brunch benefiting ACLU-PA's trans justice work hosted by S&S Productions at Trace Brewing.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:00 AM · Trace Brewing, Pittsburgh

Cafe DJ: Pride Edition at Happenstance

PGH Social Club hosts a live DJ set on the Happenstance Cafe patio — coffee, mocktails, and 50 people max.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 2:00 PM · Happenstance Cafe, Pittsburgh

Music & Nightlife

Taking Back Sunday with Special Guest Bayside

Emo icons Taking Back Sunday hit the Stage AE indoor stage with Bayside for a night of nostalgia.

Monday, June 1, 2026 7:00 PM · Stage AE, Pittsburgh

Jaguar Club Night at Spirit featuring Naomi Duan

Koop's Jaguar series returns to Spirit with headliner Naomi Duan delivering euphoric, driving techno.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Spirit, Pittsburgh

Title Town Soul & Funk Party at Spirit

An all-vinyl soul and funk dance party featuring guest DJ Mikey Post at Spirit Lodge in Lawrenceville.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 9:00 PM · Spirit Lodge, Lawrenceville

Outdoors & Active

Shore Thing Floating Riverfront Oasis

Riverlife's free floating oasis is back on the North Shore between the Sister Bridges — grab a drink and lounge over the water.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · North Shore at Allegheny Landing, Pittsburgh

YRC Pride Run at Trace Brewing

Yinz Run Club hosts its annual Pride run with a 3-mile or 1-mile option followed by socializing at Trace Brewing.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 9:30 AM · Trace Brewing, Pittsburgh

Festivals & Special Events

Pride Drag Brunch & Doggie Drag Pageant

A tail-wagging Pride celebration with drag performances, brunch, cocktails, and a doggie drag pageant at The Dog Penn.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · The Dog Penn, Pittsburgh