It’s a summer weekend in the city, and that means food trucks, beer festivals… and a little Zima thrown in for good measure.
Friday, June 23
Driftwood Oven & Live Music at Staghorn Garden Café
The regular collaboration between Driftwood Oven and Staghorn Garden Café is quickly becoming one of our favorite summertime events. The party starts at 4:00 p.m., and there will be live music from Molly Burkett. More information can be found on the event page.
Live Music at Arsenal Cider House
Spend some time in Arsenal’s cider garden while enjoying live music from West Holiday (and fresh cider, of course). The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arsenal Cider House (300 39th Street)
90s Party at Sidelines
Relive the 1990s at Sidelines Bar & Grill in Millvale, where the music will be retro and the Zima will be flowing. More information is available on the event page.
Summer Fridays at the Frick
The Frick kicks off their annual Summer Fridays this week. The family-friend event features wine, food trucks, and live music. This week’s lineup includes Proper Brick Oven, Sugar & Spice Ice Cream and the Mac & Gold food truck, and music from The Coteries. Find out more information online.
Prohibition Pastries Grand Opening
Though the boozy bakery has been quietly open for a bit, they’re hosting a big grand opening bash to officially announce that they’re in business. Check out our post for everything you need to know to enjoy the alcohol-laced sweet treats.
Oakmont/Verona Greek Food Festival
The three-day Oakmont/Verona Greek Food Festival kicks off today, at the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, with live Greek music, dancing and plenty of Greek cuisine. For more information, visit the event page.
Italian Festa at Monongahela Aquatorium
The Italian Festa runs on Friday and Saturday this year, and features live music (including a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band on Friday!) and lots of food vendors. Information can be found online.
Saturday, June 24
Strip District Sammich Showdown
10 Pittsburgh restaurants are competing to win the ‘best sammich in the ‘burgh’ title at the Strip District Sammich Showdown. The event is free to attend, and there will be plenty of beer on tap, too. Read all about it here.
Downtown Butler Beerfest
Butler’s Reclamation Brewing Company is hosting their very first beer festival on the roof of the new Butler Centre City parking garage. There are still a few tickets left for the festival, which will feature Butler Brew Works, Recon Brewing, North Country Brewing Company, Shubrew and more. You can find out more online.
Zoo Brew at Oglebay
The Zoo at Oglebay in Wheeling, West Virginia is hosting a Zoo Brew from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with samples from over 80 different craft beers. The event will also feature live music and visits from select zoo animals. Tickets are $30 to $70, and can be purchased online.
Food Truck Roundup at Coffee Buddha
Coffee Buddha’s Saturday food truck roundup is back, and this time six trucks will be gathering for lunch, starting at 11:30 a.m. Participating trucks include Jim’s Smokin’ Que, Iron City Eats, PGH Taco Truck, Mission Mahi, PGH Po’Boy and Bulldawgs. See more on the event page.
Sunday, June 25
King of the Wing Festival
Want to try as many wings as you possibly can? This festival is for you. The King of the Wing festival is taking place at Penn Brewery, and will have all of the wings you can eat – plus plenty of beer, too. Find out more (and how to get tickets) online.
Bagels & Bubbles Popup at Allegheny Wine Mixer
Get yourself to Allegheny Wine Mixer in Lawrenceville this Sunday for a Bagels & Bubbles popup with Black Radish Kitchen. Black Radish will be supplying the brunch fixins’, and AWM will be supplying the (alcoholic) bubbles. See more on the event page.
Weather Permitting at Shadyside Nursery
Enjoy live music, craft beer, food trucks and lawn games at this family-friendly outdoor event. Tickets are $10 for adults, and free for kids. Find out more online.
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