5 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend
Plus, seasonal events around the city.
PHOTO BY DAVE DICELLO
Vintage Mart Spring Break
April 11| Construction Junction
Vintage Mart started in 2021 as a collaboration with Construction Junction to host a small vintage vendor shopping event. Since that first show, there have been 20 Vintage Mart events, not only at Construction Junction, but at various breweries around town. This event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
Shelf Love Society Grand Opening
April 11 | Shelf Love Society Bookstore
Lawrenceville’s newest romance-only bookstore will host its grand opening party from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. The shop, which focuses on LGBTQ+ titles, will offer raffles, handmade sugar cookies and giveaways to celebrate its opening day.
Treasures in the Archives
April 12 | Heinz History Center
Join the Detre Library & Archives for a fascinating look into one of the largest collections of historic materials in Western Pennsylvania.
The popular annual program delves into captivating stories preserved in the History Center collection and gives you a unique glimpse into Western Pennsylvania’s past through one-of-a-kind documents and photographs. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Plant and Seed Share Event
April 12| Sarah Jackson Black Community Center
Swisshelm Park Garden Club will host a plant and seed share on April 12, which will include an “Everyone’s an Expert” discussion dubbed “a mini science fair meets friendly Shark Tank wrapped up in a five-minute TED talk.” For more information, email shpgardenclub@gmail.com or request to join the Swisshelm Park Garden Club’s Facebook page.
This event will begin at 2 p.m.
Plus Sized Clothing Swap
April 11 | Penn Hills Library
Put on by the Pittsburgh Fatties Social Club, this clothing swap will take place at the Penn Hills Library on Saturday, April 11. It will open to the public from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; at 1 p.m., space will be reserved for mobility aid users. Visitors can receive free gently worn clothes beginning at a women’s size 16/2XL and a men’s size XL. Masks are required for all attendees and will be available at the event.
Seasonal
- Local high school musical productions are back. See the full list of shows.
- Lewis Hine Pictures America at The Frick Pittsburgh Museum & Gardens runs through May 17. Tickets.
