5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 2-4
It’s the first weekend of June. Before you leave the house, plan accordingly because there are several big events happening in the city. Here are some ways to spend it.
Beers of the Burgh
The ninth annual Beers of the Burgh Festival is Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Rankin. More than 50 of the area’s breweries will be serving a variety of ales, ciders and non-alcoholic beers. There will also be food trucks and live music.
The event will be held inside and outside.
A portion of the proceeds benefit the Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation and its mission to promote resource conservation and development, heritage tourism, cultural and educational programs and economic revitalization in the Pittsburgh area.
Limited tickets remain for the 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. session.
Tickets are $49.50.
Details: beersoftheburgh.com
Art appreciation
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival opens at noon Friday throughout the Cultural District. In its 64th year, events will take place along Fort Duquesne Boulevard from Stanwix Street to Ninth Street, Downtown. There will be several gallery spaces open on nearby Liberty Avenue.
The space where the Allegheny Overlook Pop-Up area opened in 2021 for summer music events will be the home of the main stage and other activities. It will connect to The Backyard, an outdoor area at the corner of Eighth and Penn avenues.
The Giant Eagle Creativity Zone will be stationed at Trust Oasis on Seventh Street.
The artist market will be displayed on both sides of Fort Duquesne Boulevard between Sixth and Ninth streets. More than 250 artists locally and across the country will be selling handmade gifts, jewelry and paintings and showcasing various art media.
The featured concerts will represent hip hop, pop, funk, jazz classical and rock.
The festival is free.
Details: https://traf.trustarts.org/
World Square
Just like last year, World Square — Welcoming All of Pittsburgh’s Neighbors is returning the same time as the Dollar Bank Pittsburgh Three Rivers Arts Festival.
World Square celebrates the international newcomer and immigrant communities of Pittsburgh. Market Square, Downtown will be filled with art, crafts, music, dance and cuisine reflecting nearly 30 diverse regions.
Sweet treats include Middle Eastern pastries, Indonesian baked goods and Filipino desserts, and there will be prepared foods like Mexican tacos and gorditas. Nepalese dumplings, Colombian coffee, Salvadoran pupusas and Nigerian dishes will be available, as well as handmade Turkish towels, Balkan terracotta pots, Kenyan crafts and jewelry. There will be a range of Middle Eastern, African, Latin American and Asian décor, textiles, pottery, books and clothing.
Entertainment will encompass Balinese, Filipino, Balkan and Indian dance performances, Argentine tango, Chinese folk music, Balkan singers, a drum ensemble by Pittsburgh Taiko and guitar duo Gena y Pena.
Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Details: WorldSquarePGH.com
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Jackson Browne
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Benedum Center, Downtown. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist has 15 albums, including his latest “Downhill From Everywhere.” It was Grammy nominated for Best Americana Album.
Browne is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights and arts education.
He’s co-founder of Musicians United for Safe Energy and Nukefree.org and a member of the Ocean advocacy group, Ocean Elders.
Limited tickets are available. Prices start at $49.
Details: trustarts.org
Every Brilliant Thing
Kinetic Theatre Company will perform the Pittsburgh premiere of Duncan MacMillan’s award-winning interactive play, “Every Brilliant Thing.” The audience will be invited to be part of the ensemble and story telling.
The piece is about a 6-year-old whose mother is in the hospital. Because of something the child’s father said, the youngster makes a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world, such as ice cream, water fights, staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch television. The note is left on the mom’s pillow.
It’s a play about depression and the lengths we will go for those we love.
Presented in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, it stars comedic actor Marcus Weiss. The show is at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rauh Studio Theatre in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning on Pitt’s campus in Oakland.
Tickets are $45, $42 in advance.
Details: kinetictheatre.org
JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.
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