From a burger eating contest, to a music festival and Mother’s Day, there is a lot happening in Pittsburgh this weekend!
May 12
“Vegetarian’s Guide to Eating Meat” by: Marissa Landrigan – Book Party!
White Whale Bookstore is celebrating the author, food activist, and University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown assistant professor, Marissa Landrigan, and her book “Vegetarian’s Guide to Eating Meat” this Friday! Landrigan will be at the event reading, signing books, and sharing her food journey. The book explains the process of ethical eating. More information can be found online.
Eclectic Acoustics at Ember & Vine in Cranberry
Enjoy happy hour specials and live acoustic music from Eclectic Acoustics at Ember & Vine’s wood fired oven this Friday from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Eclectic Acoustics will be playing anything from the 70s through today. More information can be found online.
May 13
Pittsburgh Burger Week Kickoff Party
Pittsburgh City Paper is hosting a week of burger events and specials, and the kickoff party is this Saturday at Social in Bakery Square! There will be live music, drink specials, and a burger eating contest! More information can be found online.
Crafts and Drafts and East End Brewing Company
Crafts and Drafts has returned to East End Brewing, and the event coincides with the release of Illustration Ale, a Belgian Dark Strong Ale with labels designed by six local artists. There will be an artist’s market, lots of food, live music, and free samples of beer. Check out our write up of the event for more information.
Millvale Music Festival
The Millvale music festival is back and there is a lot to be excited about! Enjoy beer (Bells, Troegs, Dogfish Head, and more), local food, and tons of live music. This event showcases all of the awesome things happening in Millvale. More information can be found online.
May 14
Mother’s Day Events
There are a ton of activities and events happening this Sunday in honor of Mother’s Day – check our guide for ideas to treat the Mothers in your life.
Additionally, these are two more that we have discovered since making the guide include:
Sonntag featuring Spoonwood Brewery
Every Sonntag (Sunday) this summer from 2PM to 7PM, Wigle will be featuring a local brewery in their Barrelhouse. Wigle will be pouring their beer, which is complimentary with each Wigle spirit dram purchase! There will also be food trucks will be on site. This month is Spoonwood Brewing Co. More information can be found online.
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