Beach parties, Bloody Marys, and brunches in Pittsburgh this weekend!
Friday, July 21
Bakery Square Beach Party
Get ready for 20+ food trucks, a tiki bar, live music and a 65-foot sand beach for the annual Bakery Square Beach party. No need to travel to the coast – stop by the Bakery Square this Friday to enjoy the sun and sand. This event is open to the public. Read more online.
Caribbean Food and Drink Party at Soergel Orchards
Soergel Orchards is throwing a Caribbean bash this Friday. Guests will enjoy tropical food and drinks, while learning to play the steelpan, a Caribbean instrument with deep roots in the Pittsburgh area. Tickets can be purchased online.
Saturday, July 22
Relish Co. Brunch at Adda Coffee
Pittsburgh favorite, Relish Co. is teaming up with Adda coffee for a vegan breakfast brunch. Relish will be serving vegan bagels, doughnuts, upside-down cake, and more. Adda will be serving their coffee and specialty drinks. More information can be found online.
Penn Brew U Masters Degree Program
Beer fans looking to learn a little more about their favorite craft beers are in luck – Penn Brewery is hosting Penn Brew U Master’s Degree Level class this weekend. Attendees will learn advanced beer information, including grain bill, grain/beer pairing, food pairing, identifying foul-tasting beer, barrel aging and more. Tickets include lunch, beer, and plenty of Penn Brewery swag. More information can be found online.
Mash Bill Summer Music Festival at Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse
Another summer series from Wigle Whiskey? Yep. Starting this Saturday and running through September, the Wigle Barrelhouse will have free, live music, every Saturday starting at 7:00 p.m. There will also be a food truck on site.
Jam on Walnut
The Jam on Walnut is back this weekend. Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Jam On Walnut is a three day outdoor concert, occurring one Saturday during each summer month. The July edition of the concert will feature Kelsey Friday & Chris Higbee. There will be five beer stations. More information can be found on the event page.
Battle of the Bloody Mary at Hough’s
Hough’s in Greenfield is serving up three types of homemade bloody mix – the Bunny Mary, Verde Mary, and the Basic Bloody – at their Saturday brunch this weekend. Available from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., stop through and try them all! Bloody’s are made with Hough’s house infused Tito’s Vodka, made with Old Bay, Horseradish, Garlic, Dill Pickle, Tomato Basil or Bacon. Find out more on the event page.
Organic Food Fiesta at Dormont Public Library
Learn more about organic food while picking fresh produce at the Dormont Library this weekend. The Allegheny Land Trust will educate guests for this fun and fruitful program. Kids ages 5th grade and up are welcome to join.
Herbs 101: Tincturing with Bridget’s Apothecary
Bridget’s Apothecary is teaching students an accessible way to preserve medicinal plants by extracting many valuable properties. Tincturing is a simple way to keep the medicinal benefits of your herb garden all year long. The class will focus on the “folk method”, but also talk about the “ratio method” of tincturing. Tickets for this class can be purchased online.
Sunday, July 23
Shot and a Beer Summer Sundays
Every Sunday at the Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse on the North Side, Wigle features a different brewery and serves their beers in $10 boilermakers from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. More information can be found online.
Pups and Pints Yappy Hour at Grist House Brewery
It is a doggy extravaganza at Grist House Brewery this weekend. Bring your furry friend and enjoy a pup photo booth, low cost microchipping, pup pools, giveaways, plenty of craft beer, and much more! Pittsburgh Sandwich Society (with a dog menu) will be on site. Read more here.
Candles and Mimosas at the Candle Lab
If you haven’t made it to the new candle workshop in Lawrenceville yet, now is your chance. Stop through the Candle Lab between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. this Sunday and receive a complimentary mimosa with juice freshly squeezed by Reed&co, and cider from Arsenal Cider House. The Candle Lab is a custom candle and scent workshop with dozens of custom scents. More information can be found online.
Western PA Lamb Festival + Cook-Off
This Sunday is the first ever Western PA Lamb Festival and Cook-off. Hosted at the Ace Hotel in East Liberty, over 25 chefs will be serving their own interpretation of lamb, and guests will be sampling and voting on their favorites. Some of the big name chefs include Justin Severino of Cure and Morcilla, Kate Romane of Black Radish Kitchen, Dustin Gardne of Casbah, Derek Stevens of the Union Standard, Curtis Gamble of Station, and more.
Brunch with Valentino the Sloth
National Aviary is inviting guests to a special Sunday brunch with a sloth. There are two seatings in the Rose Garden, at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Call 412-258-9445 to make reservations. More information can be found online.
Kids’ Days at Colony Cafe
Kids of all ages are welcome at Colony Cat Cafe in the Strip District this weekend. Tickets include time with the cats, story time, children’s activities, snacks and more. The wine bar and kitchen will be open for adults. Reservations are necessary, and can be made online.
Burgh’ers for CureRock
Burghers in Lawrenceville is teaming up with CureRock to raise awareness and funds for the fight against childhood cancer. This Sunday, burghers is hosting an evening of acoustic music and burgers, with proceeds benefiting CureRock. Tickets includes one craft burger, fries, and a soft drink, and can be purchased online.
Popsicle Party with Sticklers at East End Brewery
This Sunday at East End Brewery in Larimer, enjoy homemade popsicles from Stickler’s Ice Pops and craft beer for East End’s Ice Cream Sundays series. Sandwiches, empanadas, and more will be for sale from Tango Food Truck. Find out more on the event page.
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