Events This Week in Pittsburgh

What's happening in Pittsburgh this week, you ask?

For things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend and upcoming events that will pique your interests, fire up your taste buds and inspire new adventures, look no further. Check back each week for an up-to-date list of what to do in the 'Burgh.

Happening This Week:

Harambee Ujima Black Arts & Culture Festival🎶

July 31 - August 1 | 708 N. Homewood Ave.
The Harambee Ujima Black Arts Festival was founded to celebrate and preserve the rich traditions of Black culture, creativity, and collective unity! Rooted in the principles of Harambee (‘pulling together’) and Ujima (‘collective work and responsibility’), the festival began as a community-driven effort to provide a platform for Black artists, performers, and entrepreneurs to share their talents and stories. Over the years, it has grown into a vibrant annual gathering that not only showcases music, dance, visual art, and spoken word but also fosters education, economic empowerment, and intergenerational connections. The festival’s history reflects a continuing commitment to honoring heritage while inspiring future generations to embrace pride, purpose, and community solidarity.

South Side Street Fest😋

July 31 - August 1 | East Carson Street
Every Friday and Saturday night this summer, East Carson Street transforms into a massive open-street nightlife experience featuring outdoor bars, local vendors, live entertainment, food, music, and enjoying the South Side after dark.

Lawrenceville Art Crawl🎨

August 1 | Butler Street, 36th – 52nd St
For one day every summer, Butler Street transforms into the a vibrant, electric block party in Pittsburgh. Artists, musicians, vendors, and the community take over 16 blocks. The Art Crawl reinforces ties in the community by bringing together the neighborhood through art and music. Artists, vendors, and musicians pair up with local businesses to line Butler Street with unique original work and live performances — creating a platform for artists to further their careers, for local shops to have a great day, and for new relationships to flourish between the public, small businesses, and artists alike.

Science of Speed Opening Day🏎️

August 1 | Kamin Science Center
The wait is over! Be among the first to experience Science of Speed, Powered by Lenovo, as we officially open the doors to Pittsburgh’s newest high-speed STEM adventure. Whether you’re racing around the track, testing your skills in our simulators, or celebrating opening day with Pittsburgh’s favorite mascots, there’s something for every speed enthusiast. Kick off opening day with us and be part of the excitement from the very first lap!

SlimeCityCon🧩

August 1-2 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center
SlimeCityCon is an Interactive Sensory Play and Creative Arts Convention. Whether you’re a slime lover, a curious creator, or just looking for a one of a kind experience, SlimeCityCon is designed to be fun, immersive, and unforgettable!

Ongoing…

59th Carnegie International🎨

May 2-Jan. 3, 2027 | Carnegie Museum of Art, Mattress Factory, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Kamin Science Center, Thelma Lovette YMCA
Organized every four years by Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie International is the longest-running exhibition of international art in North America. The 59th edition is the most collaborative and far-reaching to date—a clear expression of the museum’s founding commitment to the art and artists of our time, at once grounded in our locality and extending globally.

Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland🌸

May 16-Sept. 27 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland invites you to journey down the rabbit hole for an unforgettable adventure! With beloved story book scenes brought to life in each room, Phipps provides a wonderful experience for all.

This fantastic show bursts with colorful interactive elements, topiary creatures, unique foliage and so much more. Prepared to be wowed by this extraordinary experience all summer long!

French Moderns: Matisse/Renoir/Degas🖼️

June 20 - Oct. 11 | The Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh presents French Moderns: Matisse / Renoir / Degas. Encompassing realism, impressionism, post-impressionism, symbolism, Fauvism, cubism and surrealism, French Moderns exemplifies the avant-garde movements that defined modern art in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and that continue to awe art-goers today.

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