City Cast Pittsburgh
🐕🦺 Dog hikes, Restaurant Week & outdoor yoga
August 7, 2026 · — Laura Tsutsui
Hey, neighbor! I’ve got a special send for you today. By now, you’ve probably heard of City Cast Neighbors — our membership program that supports my team’s work on this newsletter, as well as our daily podcast and social accounts. It also comes with a lot of great perks! One of them is a weekly email rounding up our top local event picks, and I figured a summer Friday was a great day to give you a sneak peek.
Every week, Neighbors receive the events listed below and use it to kickstart their week’s plans. These events aren’t scraped by bots: my colleagues and I thoughtfully curate them, so there’s something for everyone — from live music shows to volunteering opportunities. Scan through and I bet you’ll see a bunch of things you want to attend. If you want to get this email every week, become a Neighbor today.
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The weekly email also always includes a personal recommendation or greeting from me or one of my colleagues. For example, I’m inclined to tell you about today’s episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast’s national podcast. Our CEO David Plotz sat down with the hosts of the City Cast DC and City Cast Seattle podcasts to talk through city-life conundrums. They asked us writers and producers across the network to send in dilemmas we’ve faced, and I was really surprised by how much commonality there was!
We’re really all just out here wondering if it’s OK to throw dog poop in strangers’ trash bins. Who knew? Anyway, it’s a really fun episode, and you should check it out — on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Ok, on to the events! ⬇️
What To Do
Friday, Aug. 7
- 🎶 Summer Concert Series at South Park Amphitheater (South Park)
- 🐉 The Hobbit at Heritage Players through August 16 (Brookline)
- 💍 The Fellowship of the Ring at Kamin Science Center (Chateau)
- 📽️ Greetings Exhibition Opening at August Wilson Center (Downtown)
- 😂 Comedy Royale at Arcade Comedy Theater (Downtown)
- 🥂 Happy Hour at Westmoreland Museum of American Art (Greensburg)
- 🕺 Jellyfish Goes to the Movies at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- 🎼 SummerSounds at St. Clair Park (Greensburg)
- 🖼️ Unblurred Art Crawl on Penn Avenue (Bloomfield, Garfield)
Saturday, Aug. 8
- 🧘 Yoga in the Garden at Phipps Conservatory (Oakland)
- 🐕🦺 Dog Friendly Hike at Raccoon Creek Park (Hookstown)
- 🎼 Summer Music Series at The Deck (Mt. Oliver)
- 🏅 Bocce Tournament & Festival at Acrisure Stadium (North Side)
- 🚲 Biking 201 with POGOH (Homewood)
- 🕯️ Craft a Candle Tray at The Studio (Downtown)
- 🛍️ Breezefest on Brookline Blvd (Brookline)
- 🤠 Iron City Riverfront Throwdown at Pittsburgh Brewing Co. (Creighton)
- 🛍️ Summer Social Market at Bakery Square (Larimer)
- 🍻 Barrel & Flow Fest at The Stacks at 3 Crossings (Strip District)
- 🎸 Rock, Reggae & Relief Festival at Market Square (Downtown)
- Graffiti at Carrie: Tour It + Try It at Carrie Blast Furnaces (Rankin)
- 🦉 Wild Inside at Harris Theater (Downtown)
- 💍 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at Kamin Science Center (Chateau)
- 🇮🇪 Lúnasa Celtic Festival at Arts Landing (Downtown)
Sunday, Aug. 9
- 📚 Summer Reading Extravaganza at Carnegie Library (Oakland)
- 🎶 Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres (Allison Park)
- 🏠 History Walking Tour starting at Beans & Cream (Aspinwall)
- 🐐 Goat Yoga at Freedom Farms (Valencia)
- 🛍️ Neighborhood Flea at Southside Works (South Side)
- 🧰 Reuse Reunion at Westinghouse Park (Point Breeze)
- 🍳 Breakfast in Wonderland at Phipps Conservatory (Oakland)
- 🧘 Yoga in the Square at PPG Plaza (Downtown)
- 🦉 Wild Inside at Harris Theater (Downtown)
- 🦈 Finding Nemo at Bakery Square (Larimer)
- 📽️ Return of the King at Kamin Science Center (Chateau)
- 🤣 Under the Radar Improv at Arcade Comedy Theater (Downtown)
Monday, Aug. 10
- 🫎 Wildlife Skins & Skulls at the Super Playground (Highland Park)
- 🪡 Sewing 102: Scrunchie Party at Workshop PGH (Garfield)
- 🧘 Rooftop Mat Pilates at Etage Athletic Club (Downtown)
- 🍽️ Pittsburgh Restaurant Week through Aug. 16 (various locations)
- 📚 Besties Book Club at Woolly Bear Books & Gifts (Carnegie)
Tuesday, Aug. 11
- 🧘 Yoga in the Square at PPG Plaza (Downtown)
- 🐝 First Annual Spelling Bee at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- 🎷 Aurora Jazz Fusion LIVE at Arts Landing (Downtown)
- 📸 Stop-Motion Workshop at Carnegie Library (Oakland)
- 🧱 Intro to Block Printing at Workshop PGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 🧑🌾 Farm Walk & BBQ at Grow Pittsburgh Farm (Braddock)
- 🗯️ Skeeter Stevenson Variety Hour at Glitterbox Theater (Homestead)
- 🎤 Karaoke at Belvedere’s (Lawrenceville)
Wednesday, Aug. 12
- 🦝 Wildlife Skins & Skulls Hike at Riverview Park (Perry Hilltop)
- 🧑🌾 Container Gardening at CLP Woods Run (Marshall-Shadeland)
- ⛳️ Free Mini Golf at Bakery Square (Larimer)
- 🪴 Make Moss Ball Plants at Workshop PGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 📖 Meet the Author of “Intention” at Bakery Square (Larimer)
- 🌠 Soundbathing & Stargazing at The Frick (Point Breeze)
- 👢 Line Dancing at Belvedere’s (Lawrenceville)
Thursday, Aug. 13
- 🔩 Pocket Screws 101 at Workshop PGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 🎨 Being With Art, Being Together at Carnegie Museum of Art (Oakland)
- 🎭 Charles O’Malley & Scott Stern at Carnegie Library Lecture Hall (Oakland)
- 🇮🇹 Little Italy Days through August 16 (Bloomfield)
- 🏓 Pickleball with PUMP at Arts Landing (Downtown)
- 🪝 Blacksmithing Hooks & Hairpins at Carrie Blast Furnaces (Rankin)
- 💡 Trivia Night at Heinz History Center (Strip District)
- 🥒 Food & Beverage Maker & Manufacturer Roundtable (virtual)
- 🤣 Speed Run Improv at Arcade Comedy Theater (Downtown)
- 🎥 Dance Freak at Harris Theater (Downtown)
- 🧛 Sinners Goth Night at Belvedere’s (Lawrenceville)
Friday, Aug. 14
- 🍔 Carnegie Second Fridays on Main Street (Carnegie)
- 🥾 Nature Hike at Anderson Playground (Squirrel Hill)
- 🎶 Summer Concert Series at Allegheny RiverTrail Park (Aspinwall)
- 🍻 Parks on Tap Beer Garden at Schenley Park Cafe (Oakland)
- 🐉 The Hobbit at Heritage Players through August 16 (Brookline)
- 🎷 Summer Concert Series at the Amphitheater (South Park)
- 🍽️ Pittsburgh Restaurant Week through Aug. 16 (various locations)
- 🎼 SummerSounds at St. Clair Park (Greensburg)
- 📖 Booked! at Jackworth Ginger Beer (Larimer)
- 😂 Arcade Hootenanny at Arcade Comedy Theater (Downtown)
- 💃 Salsa Dancing at Bakery Square (Larimer)
- 🪩 Princess Lavender's Dream Cabaret at Glitterbox Theater (Homestead)
- 👨🎤 Emo Night at Howl at the Moon (Downtown)
- 🎶 80s vs 90s at Belvedere’s (Lawrenceville)
- 🐻 Soft Animal at Barebones Productions (Braddock)
Saturday, Aug. 15
- 🧘♀️ Yoga at Bakery Square (Larimer)
- 🐕🦺 Animal Friends Therapet Visit at Carnegie Library (Hazelwood)
- 🚮 Community Clean-Up at Citizens Park (Troy Hill)
- 💭 Road to Dream Experience at August Wilson Center (Downtown)
- 🍺 Rhythm & Brews on Lincoln Ave (Bellevue)
- 🎉 Northside Arts Block Party at New Hazlett Theater (North Side)
- 🌳 Tree ID Hike at the Park (Highland Park)
- 🍾 Forged Bottle Openers at Carrie Blast Furnaces (Rankin)
- 🌟 We Are Starshine at Carnegie Museum of Art (Oakland)
- 🎊 Family Fest at Arts Landing (Downtown)
- 😂 Comedy Bingo Night at Arcade Comedy Theater (Downtown)
- 🏎️ Cars at Kamin Science Center (Chateau)
- 🪩 Broadway Rave at Thunderbird Music Hall (Lawrenceville)
- 🎥 My Generation Master Screening at Kelly Strayhorn Theater (East Liberty)
Sunday, Aug. 16
- 🀄 Yinz Mahj Open Play at Bakery Square (Larimer)
- 🚶 Walk with a Doc at the Reservoir (Highland Park)
- 🧘 Yoga in the Square at Market Square (Downtown)
- 🪵 Intro to Wood at Workshop PGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 📸 Photo Safari at Carrie Blast Furnaces (Rankin)
- 🛹 PGH Sk8 Night at Velum Fermentation (South Side)
- 🎶 Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres (Allison Park)
- 🎙️ Celebrating Elvis! at Harris Theater (Downtown)
- 🎥 A Song For You Film Screening at Glitterbox Theater (Homestead)
Monday, Aug. 17
- 🎸 Music Jam Sesh at Velum Fermentation (South Side)
- 💒 Romantics Book Club at Panera Bread (McCandless)
- 🚲 Volunteer Night at Free Ride (Point Breeze)
- 🧩 Puzzle Night at Happenstance Cafe (Lawrenceville)
- 🥃 Three Rivers Agave Cup at Sea Monkey (Strip District)
- ⁉️ Madcap Trivia at Hop Farm Brewing Co. (Lawrenceville)
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