City Cast Pittsburgh
📣 ‘No Kings Day’ protests
June 13, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
Happy Friday, friends! The 125th U.S. Open is underway, and if you’re not heading out to Oakmont, here’s how to watch from home ⛳
Not into golf? Scroll for a lineup of weekend fun: strawberry picking, patio parties, yard sales, craft markets, and more! 🍓⛱️☀️
What's CITY Talking About?
📣 Protests in Pittsburgh This Weekend
Pittsburgh will join cities across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration’s ICE raids in a “No Kings Day” protest tomorrow, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., outside of the City-County Building. Indivisible Pittsburgh is holding another protest at Freedom Corner in the Hill District at 2 p.m., and Stand Up for Science is hosting a vigil for academic freedom on CMU’s campus at 6 p.m. The demonstrations coincide with Trump’s birthday and multimillion-dollar military parade in D.C. [TribLive / Mobilize.us]
- 🗓️ On Sunday, Allegheny United for Immigrant Rights and Justice will march at 1 p.m. outside of the City-County Building.
- ➡️ These Pittsburgh-area agencies are helping ICE arrest and remove undocumented immigrants. [Axios Pittsburgh]
- 🚨 Know your rights. Here’s what to do during an ICE encounter. (Spanish version here.) [🎧City Cast Pittsburgh]
💸 Local Lawmakers Want Federal Funds Back
Democratic U.S. Representatives Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio are demanding that the federal government restore funds that were promised to local cultural and environmental groups, such as Carnegie Museums, the Children’s Museum, and Phipps Conservatory. These cuts were made after the funds had already been approved by Congress. [90.5 WESA]
✏️ Hill District Advances Plan for ‘Equitable Growth’
Following years of community input, the Hill District is setting new priorities for investment, development, and residential needs. Goals detailed in the Greater Hill District Master Plan include improving non-car transportation, housing, and accessibility to necessities. [PublicSource]
- 👟 Discover Hill District history, and walk in August Wilson’s footsteps. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]
Pop Quiz, Pittsburgh!
💥 Pop quiz, Pittsburgh! Test your knowledge of local history and current events. 🗓️
What To Do
Friday, June 13
- 📽️ Movies on the Lawn in Hazelwood Green (Hazelwood)
- 🍻 Trace Fridays & Concert at Allegheny RiverTrail Park (Aspinwall)
- 💀 Friday the 13th at The Castle Consortia (McKees Rocks)
- 🥳 POGOH 10 Year Anniversary at Trace Brewing (Bloomfield)
- 🎶 Sound Series: Sarah Klang at the Warhol (North Shore)
- 🪴 Planter Workshop with Katy Lynn Pottery (South Side)
- 🛍️ Small Business Crawl at Pride Kickoff (Lawrenceville)
- 🎸 Music on the Lawn in Town Square (SouthSide Works)
- 🌈 Pride Patio Party at Happenstance Cafe (Bloomfield)
- 🥂 Rooftop Drinks with PGH Social Club (South Side)
- 🪩 Jellyfish Dance Party at Spirit (Lawrenceville)
- 👟 Carnegie Crawl on Main Street (Carnegie)
- 🎷 Sweet Jazz with Sweetwater Center (Sewickley)
Saturday, June 14
- 🎶 Juneteenth Concert & BBQ at Allegheny Commons (North Side)
- 🪴 Native Plant Pop-Up with Rust Belt Natives (Garfield)
- 🌙 Allentown Night Market on Warrington Ave. (Allentown)
- 🏳️🌈 Lawrenceville Pride (Lawrenceville)
- 🎉 Pride Millvale along Grant Ave. (Millvale)
- 🏡 Yard Sale in Mexican War Streets (North Side)
- 🎭 Giggle Fest at the Glitterbox Theater (Homestead)
- 🧱 Anything But A Mug at Standard Ceramics (Carnegie)
- 🎶 ANQWENIQUE and Friends (East Liberty)
- 🎤 Wild Blue Yonder at Live from the Parking Pad (Dormont)
- 🥒 Pints & Pickles at Abjuration Brew Co. (McKees Rocks)
- 🥂 Pride Mixer at Velem Fermentation (South Side)
- 🌼 Arrangements at Studio Lithe (East Liberty)
- 🌈 Lebo Pride in Main Park (Mt. Lebanon)
- 💄 Pride Drag Brunch at Strange Roots (Millvale)
Sunday, June 15
- 🛍️ Neighborhood Flea in SouthSide Works (South Side)
- 🏳️🌈 Queer Craft Market at Union Project (Highland Park)
- 🍫 Family S'mores Night with Outdoor Inclusion (Riverview Park)
- 👟 SouthSide Works Out in Town Square (SouthSide Works)
- 🎶 Slappers ‘n Bangers at Jackworth (Larimer)
- 🐐 Goat Yoga at Freedom Farms (Butler)
- 👖 Clothing Drive with Prototype (Sharpsburg)
- 🍳 Daddy’s Day Brunch at Mixtape (Bloomfield)
- 🛍️ Flea Market at Guyasuta Square (Sharpsburg)
- 🧶 Craft & Hang on Howley Street (Lawrenceville)
🍓 Speaking of strawberries, all I can think about is Lola’s Eatery’s strawberry pretzel donut 🥨 (Yinz know how seriously Pittsburghers take strawberry pretzel salad.)
🧺 For my next picnic, I’m going to make this twist on the classic: strawberry pretzel Rice Krispies treat!
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