A pizza party, VegFest and the Three Rivers Regatta are all happening in Pittsburgh this weekend!
Friday, August 4
Three Rivers Regatta
You gotta regatta this weekend! In addition to all the maritime fun – including jet ski stunt shows, powerboat races, and more – there will be plenty of food and drink vendors at the event. There will also be live music shows, with Smash Mouth playing on Saturday. Don’t miss miss this Pittsburgh tradition from Friday through Sunday. Three Rivers Regatta
Anchor Bar’s Opening at Smallman Galley
The Smallman Galley is opening a second bar in their space, this one in the dining room. On Friday, join them for a grand opening celebration from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. to try wine, small-production beers, and select bottled cocktails. Read more here.
Saturday, August 5
Drinking Buddies: Pizza Party at Wigle Whiskey
Wigle Boilermakers and Driftwood Oven Pizza? You heard that right! For the August edition of their “Drinking Buddies” series, Wigle is teaming up with the folks at Driftwood Oven for a day fun at the Barrelhouse on the Northside, including Wigle Boilermakers and pizza. More information can be found online.
National Farmers Market Week Launch at Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market
Celebrate the launch of “National Farmers Market Week” at the Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market by going to your favorite market and bringing someone new. Both you, and your friend who hasn’t been before, will get a BOGO Chipotle coupon. Also, receive an “I♥ my market” temporary tattoos when you make a purchase with any vendor. More information can be found online.
Pittsburgh VegFest 2017
VegFest is upon us again! Celebrate all things vegan at one of Pittsburgh’s most loved events. Located in Allegheny Commons park, VegFest brings in some of the best vegan food suppliers, as well as animal wellness organizations, and cruelty free vendors. For more information on what to expect, check out our post about the event.
2017 Pittsburgh Superhero Bar Crawl
Crawl for a cause this weekend! The Superhero Bar Crawl raises money for ‘Simple Hope Foundation,’ a charity that helps raise awareness about drunk driving. The Simple Hope Foundation’s tagline is “Be Your Local Hero,” so this event is bringing together a group of local Superheros to celebrate drinking responsibly! The event will crawl through six spots on East Carson Street. It is a $10 donation to participate in this event. More information can be found online.
Sunday, August 6
Wise Country Biscuits Brunch Popup at Union Standard
hereWant to try Southern-style biscuit sandwiches, plus some pretty stellar brunch sides and inventive morning cocktails? Farmers market favorite Wise Country Biscuits is making it happen from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Union Standard downtown. Read all about it .
Driftwood Oven’s 2nd Anniversary with Blue Sparrow & Leona’s
Driftwood Oven is turning two and they are throwing a birthday party at Roundabout Brewery in Lawrenceville. Blue Sparrow and Leona’s ice cream sandwiches will also be on site, as well as beer from Roundabout. More information can be found online.
Shot and a Beer Summer Sundays at Wigle Whiskey with Dancing Gnome Brewery
Every Sunday at the Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse on the North Side, Wigle features a different brewery and serves their beers in $10 boilermakers from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This week they are featuring Dancing Gnome Brewery from Sharpsburg. There will also be food trucks on site. More information can be found on the event page.
Hitchhiker’s Whole Punch Release
Kick off the start of August with this summery beer from Hitchhiker Brewing. The brewery, located in Castle Shannon, will be tapping “Whole Punch: Dreamsicle” at noon. The Santa Fe Express Food Truck will be on site after 2:00 p.m. See more online.
Beer + Yoga: Arm Balancing Workshop at The Brew Gentlemen
Are you ready to take the beer + yoga trend to the next level? The Brew Gentlemen are hosting their first ever “Arm Balancing Workshop” this Sunday. This two hour class will focus on learning the foundations and drills needed to help you balance on your hands. After the workshop, guests will get a 12 oz beer from Brew Gentlemen. Tickets can be purchased online.
Ice Cream Sundays at East End Brewing Company
I scream, you scream! Mt. Lebanon favorite Betsy’s Ice Cream will be at East End Brewing Company from noon to 5:00 p.m., serving up ice cream. There will also be outdoor games, pinball, East End’s house-made non-alcoholic root beer and ginger ale, and beer, too.
Relish Co. Brunch Popup at Caffe d’Amore
Relish will be serving up brunch specials at Caffe d’Amore in Lawrenceville from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. And, they’ll be featuring a special Chicken & Waffle doughnut!
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