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18 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · September 3–6, 2026

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★ Unblurred Art Crawl on Penn Avenue

First Friday art crawl along Penn Avenue through Bloomfield and Garfield with open studios, galleries, and pop-up happenings.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Penn Avenue, Bloomfield & Garfield

Festivals & Special Events

Soul Food Festival at Market Square

A Soulful Taste of the Burgh brings soul food vendors and live entertainment to Market Square downtown through September 6.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh

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Food & Drink

Kickoff & Rib Fest at Acrisure Stadium

Rib Fest runs through September 7 on the North Shore at Acrisure Stadium, combining BBQ with football season kickoff energy.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Acrisure Stadium, North Shore

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Arts & Culture

Unblurred Art Crawl on Penn Avenue

First Friday art crawl along Penn Avenue through Bloomfield and Garfield with open studios, galleries, and pop-up happenings.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Penn Avenue, Bloomfield & Garfield

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Michael Mann's Manhunter: The Final Cut

The restored final cut of Michael Mann's 1986 thriller Manhunter screens at Harris Theater in the Cultural District through September 10.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Harris Theater, Pittsburgh Cultural District

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Lawrenceville Art All Night Preview

Neighborhood arts open studios and pop-up galleries along Butler Street in Lawrenceville over two evenings.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 5:00 PM · Butler Street corridor, Lawrenceville

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Steel City Emerging Film Festival

Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University hosts the Steel City Emerging Film Festival over two days, showcasing new works by emerging filmmakers.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Pittsburgh Playhouse, Point Park University, Downtown

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Sports

Steel & Grit Derby Soccer Match

Iron City FC vs. David Goggins FC face off at UPMC Graham Field with festivities beginning at 12:30 PM — free entry for this community soccer derby.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 12:30 PM · UPMC Graham Field, Pittsburgh

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Steelers Tailgate at Stage AE

Official Steelers Tailgate hosted outdoors at Stage AE on the North Shore before the home game on September 13.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Stage AE, North Shore, Pittsburgh

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Music & Nightlife

THR3EWILL: A Tribute to Rush

Drusky Entertainment and Jergels present THR3EWILL, a top-tier Rush tribute band, for an evening of classic prog rock at Jergels Rhythm Grille.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:30 PM · Jergels Rhythm Grille, Warrendale

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Bedroom Pop Night at Poetry Lounge

Midnight Stereo goes bedroom pop on September 10 at Poetry Lounge — dress comfy, expect Joji, Cuco, and Omar Apollo vibes with a party from 10 PM to last call.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:00 PM · Poetry Lounge, Pittsburgh

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TURNSTILE: The Never Enough Tour Pt. 2

Turnstile brings their massive Never Enough Tour to Stage AE outdoors, with Thundercat, Angel Du$t, and Nourished by Time supporting.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:00 PM · Stage AE, North Shore, Pittsburgh

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Gyedu-Blay Ambolley Performing Simigwa – Secret Planet PGH

Ghanaian highlife legend Gyedu-Blay Ambolley makes his first U.S. appearance, performing his 1975 debut album 'Simigwa' in full with his 8-piece band.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 8:00 PM · Tech 25, Pittsburgh

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Free Events

Great Lawn Movie Night: Death Becomes Her (1992)

Free outdoor film screening of the campy 1992 classic Death Becomes Her on the Arts Landing Great Lawn in the Cultural District.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Arts Landing, Pittsburgh Cultural District

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BrassTember at Hazelwood Green

Free outdoor brass music event at Hazelwood Green featuring Undertow Brass Band, WPO Brass, and more — Secret Planet PGH's Slavic Fest #2 running 6–10 PM.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Hazelwood Green, Pittsburgh

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Community Pop-Up Concert: Billy Price & Joe Grushecky – Forever Young

Local legends Billy Price and Joe Grushecky present 'Forever Young: A Tribute to the Songs of Bob Dylan' in a free community pop-up concert.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Pittsburgh

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Date Night

Pittsburgh Speed Dating for Singles Age 40s/50s

Structured speed dating event for singles in their 40s and 50s at The Dog Penn in Pittsburgh.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7:00 PM · The Dog Penn, Pittsburgh