5 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend

Plus, seasonal events around the city.

May 26, 2026

PM Staff,

PHOTO BY DAVE DICELLO

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
May 2-June 14 | Greer Cabaret Theater

First staged at City Theatre in 2003, Hedwig and the Angry Inch will electrify the Greer Cabaret downtown in our first-ever revival of a legendary show adored by audiences and hailed by critics. The Tony Award-winning, fierce and energetic musical follows the life, loves and heartbreaks of the legendary Hedwig, an East German rock and roll goddess. Funny, inspiring and brimming with energy, Hedwig is a love story to those who have too much fight in them to quit.

Pgh Book Fest 2026
May 30 | Carnegie Library — Main

Pgh Book Fest is a free event that celebrates the city’s rich literary community and love of reading. Poets, authors, book enthusiasts and more gather at Pgh Book Fest to pay tribute to Pittsburgh’s growing literary reputation. The festival features nationally renowned authors with ties to Pittsburgh, dozens of poets, children’s activities, book and comic stores, entertainment, publishers and more. All ages are welcome to attend – from children to senior citizens and everyone in between. You can register for the event’s programming here.

Maifest 2026
May 30| Croation Center Picnic Grounds

This event, sponsored by GTEV D’Lustigen Isartaler, is a celebration of Bavarian and Austrian homeland traditions, food and beverages. Mädel Jäger German Band will be playing for your dancing and listening pleasure. The event will also feature imported beer/wine and homemade German food. The club invites all to come experience this awesome Alpine tradition right here in Pittsburgh. No need to fly to Salzburg or Munich.

Cultural District Gallery Crawl
May 29 | Downtown/Liberty Avenue

A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the Gallery Crawl is a free, multi-venue “open house” showcasing Pittsburgh’s dynamic art and entertainment scene. Presented in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, the Gallery Crawl attracts thousands of art lovers to experience visual arts, live music, dance, spoken word and more. Experience the vibrancy and energy of the Gallery Crawl – the liveliest night in the city.

Dandy Andy: Warhol’s Queer History
May 30 | Andy Warhol Museum

While his sexuality is frequently suppressed or debated, Warhol was a gay man who had several partners throughout his life. Warhol’s boyfriends, including Edward Wallowitch, John Giorno, and Jed Johnson, were also his colleagues and collaborators, helping to shape and define his career as an artist. This tour traces Warhol’s romantic relationships and queer identity against the backdrop of the historical gay rights movement in the United States. Tours meet on the museum’s seventh floor.