5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 28-30
We’ve reached the final weekend of July. It’s going to be a hot one. Here are some ways to spend it.
Party on the submarine
The USS Requin Steel Beach Picnic is Saturday on the submarine behind the Carnegie Science Center on the North Shore.
A Steel Beach Picnic is a time-honored Navy tradition, where after a long time at sea, the captain would declare a much-needed day of leisure with barbecues, drinks and fun.
The 21-and-over event is from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar and tours of the submarine.
Tickets are $45.
Details: carnegiesciencecenter.org
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— Carnegie Science Center (@CarnegieSciCtr) July 20, 2023
Goats!
The seventh annual Goat Fest PGH is from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday at South Side Park. It is hosted by Friends of South Side Park, a community-based organization dedicated to the preservation of the park.
The event celebrates the work of Allegheny GoatScape, which helps to maintain the green space by having the animals munch on invasive plants.
Guests will be able see the goats working.
The majority of the event takes place at the Arlington Ball Field behind the Arlington Fire Station.
More than 40 vendors will be part of an artisan market. There will be live music, food and a petting zoo, a children’s inflatable slide and a plant sale. A photo contest will showcase winning photos of the park.
Parking is available at 21st and Josephine streets. There will be complimentary shuttle service.
Admission is free.
Details: fosspark.org/goat-fest-2023
Yinzers
Yinzerpalooza is happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday at PNC Park on the North Shore, celebrating the people, places and things to love about Pittsburgh.
The Pirates host the cross-state rival Philadelphia Phillies at 7:05 p.m. Friday. The first 20,000 fans receive free T-shirt. The pre-game Miller Lite Happy Hour is happening at the Miller Lite Landing Bar from the time gates open until first pitch.
On Saturday at 7:05 p.m., the first 20,000 fans will take home an all-star David Bednar bobblehead.
There will be a Jim Beam Block Party on Federal Street featuring live music, food trucks, drink specials, alumni autographs from former announcer and Pirate pitcher Steve Blass from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
To round out the weekend, kids 14-and-under will be given a pierogi plush toy at the 1:35 p.m. game Sunday.
The Family Fun Zone on Federal Street with have family-friendly activities. All three giveaways are courtesy of Mrs. T’s Pierogies.
Game tickets are required to enter PNC Park.
Details: mlb.com/pirates
Yinzers, you don't want to miss this one.
Kick off Yinzerpalooza on July 28 with Free Shirt Friday!
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 20, 2023
Open Streets
OpenStreetsPGH presents a new Oakland to Bloomfield route for the final event of the summer. This free event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday and opens streets for people to walk, run, bike, roll and explore spaces that would otherwise be used by motor vehicles. There will be activity stations, vendors, performers and special promotions presented by local businesses and organizations along the route.
There will be food, beverages, live music and activities.
The 2.5-mile route extends from the Oakland and travels along Forbes Avenue, highlighting the University of Pittsburgh campus and Schenley Plaza.
The event is organized by Bike Pittsburgh.
Details: openstreetspgh.org
Grass Volleyball
The Pittsburgh Grass Open is Friday through Sunday at the South Park fairgrounds.
It’s the seventh year for the event and 600 participants are expected. For the first time, the outdoor tournament will feature a juniors day day for boys and girls 18 and under, 16 and under and 14 and under. There will be men’s and women’s doubles divisions on Saturday and on Sunday and coed doubles and coed quads divisions.
A $7,500 prize purse will be split equally between Saturday’s men’s and women’s open pro divisions.
Time is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
Details: pittsburghgrassvolleyball.com
JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.
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