Summer officially ends this weekend. Say farewell in Pittsburgh by enjoying some pierogies, listening to blues music or visiting the birds. Here’s what’s going on:
Potato and cheese and more
The annual Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin is Sunday. This will be the third year the festival is at the amusement park. Expect more than 40 vendors serving everything from the traditional potato and cheddar cheese to pierogi-inspired cupcakes. Kennywood’s famous Potato Patch will have a pierogi-inspired french fry dish.
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ racing pierogies will be part of the festivities. Some rides will be open.
Details:pittsburghpierogifestival.com
The pierogi are on the move! Only four more days until the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival at Kennywood! For tickets, visit https://t.co/BaKI7JOA0t pic.twitter.com/pnQKPbiibG
— Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) September 17, 2019
Ladies night
It’s an evening for the women (guys, you are welcome, too) at Ladies Night Out on Friday at the National Aviary on the North Side. The evening includes drinks, wine and chocolate as well as the opportunity to see the amazing birds. Proceeds benefit the aviary’s conservation, education and animal care initiatives.
Details: aviary.org
Ladies Night Out is one week away. Enjoy a night out with delightful drinks and beautiful birds to see up-close. Taste light bites from Atria’s & desserts from local bakeries. Meet event partners & get giveaways, samples & specials like chair massages, wine, chocolate, & more! pic.twitter.com/iEpCNf6hLv
— National Aviary (@National_Aviary) September 13, 2019
Thriving
The Thrival Music Festival is a free community festival on Friday at Schenley Plaza in Oakland. Established in 2013, the event also features vendors, makers, artists and fitness classes. Music lineup includes 1Hood Media Showcase, Title Town, Beauty Slap, Everyone Orchestra featuring PGH All Stars, and BUKU.
Details: thrivalfestival.com
We’re almost ready for Thrival Music! The ground open at noon and the music starts at 4:30. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/fDOWIXCaeq
— Thrival Festival (@ThrivalFestival) September 19, 2019
Feeling the blues
Blues and BBQ will fill the August Wilson Cultural Center on Friday to kick off the Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival. Local restaurants will provide BBQ-inspired samples while blues musicians will take the stage.
Details: trustarts.org/venues/august-wilson-cultural-center
Only days away to A Taste Of Blues‼️? ??? Kick off @Highmark Blues and Heritage Festival weekend the right way‼️ Get your tickets ? ????? #music #food #Pittsburgh #AWAACC pic.twitter.com/xW1er05fG8
— August Wilson Cultural Center (@AugustWilsonCC) September 18, 2019
Comfort food
Pittsburgh’s first Mac and Cheese Festival will take place at Highmark Stadium at Station Square on Saturday. Run by TasteUSA, a festival management company based in Washington, D.C., the cheesy fest offers more than 30 kinds of the comfort food from restaurants such as YinzBurgh BBQ, Smoke Barbeque Taqueria, Southern Peach BBQ and Soul Food, The Vault Taproom, The Yard Gastropub, Maggiano’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill, The Smiling Moose, New Orleans by Myra, Brisketburgh, Coughlin’s Law Kitchen and Ale House, and City Fresh Pasta. There are two sessions, at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. and will feature music by Right Turn Clyde and Elias Khouri.
Details: macandcheesefestival.com/city-events/pittsburgh-mac-and-cheese-festival-2-2/
Things are about to get really cheesy this weekend with the Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival at @highmarkstadium this Saturday! Featuring over 30 kinds of mac and cheese ?
More information and tickets ➡️ https://t.co/Xb2VNLhafH pic.twitter.com/C8HhqBYFBw
— Downtown Pittsburgh (@DowntownPitt) September 18, 2019
