{"id":148068,"date":"2026-03-25T14:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/148068\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:34:16","slug":"12-things-to-do-in-pittsburgh-this-weekend-spring-flower-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/148068\/","title":{"rendered":"12+ things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Spring Flower Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, March 26-29? Find out here. Know of a cool event?\u00a0Email us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 26: Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival Closing Night Party at Row House Cinema
6 p.m. & 8:45 p.m.
You have one more night to experience the Rust Belt region\u2019s largest Asian film festival<\/a>, and Thursday night\u2019s closing celebration is the perfect time to do so. For its 10th anniversary, the festival has focused its lens on the innovative cult cinema of Japan, screening new, classic and obscure films with exciting themed events that reflect the country\u2019s prolific and pioneering film industry. <\/p>\n

The closing festivities<\/a> pair the 1982 dystopian film, \u201cBurst City,\u201d with flavorful Japanese brews and bites. Directed by Gakuryu Ishii, the futuristic flick explores the punk rock subculture community of Japan in the 1970s and 1980s. It\u2019s a rare chance to see the high-energy film on the big screen while enjoying live music, sipping Sapporo and noshing on Yakitori snacks. Tickets<\/a>. Read more about the festival<\/a> in NEXT.<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 26-Sunday, March 29: \u201cPrimary Trust\u201d at the O\u2019Reilly Theater
7 p.m., 8 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Pittsburgh Public Theater concludes its 2026 mainstage season with Eboni Booth\u2019s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, \u201cPrimary Trust.\u201d Making its Pittsburgh premiere, the inventive and moving play runs through April 12 in the Cultural District.<\/p>\n

Directed by Kyle Haden, \u201cPrimary Trust<\/a>\u201d explores friendship, resilience, courage, new beginnings, old friendships and the impact of radical kindness. Audiences will meet 38-year-old bookstore worker Kenneth, who \u201cspends his evenings sipping mai tais at the local tiki bar.\u201d The play follows Kenneth\u2019s journey as he unexpectedly loses his job and \u201cbegins to face a world he\u2019s long avoided \u2013 with transformative and even comical results.\u201d The cast features Monteze Freeland, Sam Turich, Bria Walker-Rhoze and Malic Maat. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cSpidrmanthemusical\u201d poster by Sam Berner and Chris Donadio.<\/p>\n

Friday, March 27: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District
5:30-9 p.m.
Spring into art Downtown. Free to all, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust\u2019s expanded crawl schedule<\/a> means that there\u2019s even more to experience on the final Friday of every month all year-round. Look for the sidewalk stop signs identifying the participating venues in the multi-venue \u201copen house.\u201d Before Pittsburgh welcomes the NFL Draft in April, don\u2019t miss \u201cMichael Zagaris: 60 Years of NFL Photography<\/a>\u201d at 707 Gallery. Art and football lovers alike get a rare glimpse into the prolific archive of the legendary sports and music photographer. Over 60 years, Zagaris\u2019 camera has captured 42 Super Bowls, 12 World Series and 14 MLB All-Star Games. Also check out the Tito Way billboards<\/a> featuring his exciting work.<\/p>\n

Head to Wood Street Galleries to see \u201cSpidrmanthemusical,\u201d a performance and art sale by Pittsburgh-based artists Sam Berner and Chris Donadio produced in collaboration with VaultArt Studio, a progressive art institution that supports artists with disabilities. Additional highlights<\/a> for the March crawl edition include \u201cFrank Lloyd Wright\u2019s Southwestern Pennsylvania: The Pittsburgh Projects Dream Sequence\u201d at 820 Gallery, as well as \u201cthree powerful exhibitions<\/a> celebrating storytelling, imagination and local talent\u201d at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Artwork by Kim Breit. All photos courtesy of Handmade Arcade.\"\"Pin and Pallet.\"\"Clark Morelia.<\/p>\n

Friday, March 27-Sunday, March 29: Handmade Arcade\u2019s Modern Craft Market at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Various times
If you love shopping at Handmade Arcade\u2019s annual holiday event, don\u2019t miss this weekend\u2019s newest market. With support from Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh Glass Center and PA Creative Industries, the new juried selection features \u201ccontemporary handcrafted goods created with traditional materials\u201d by makers from 12 states. <\/p>\n

Attendees can find products from artisans specializing in traditional handcrafts such as metal, wood, fiber, ceramics and glass. Engage in the creative process during live demonstrations led by Pittsburgh Glass Center and Turners Anonymous. The weekend market also offers<\/a> a VIP preview party, early bird sessions and sensory-friendly hour. Tickets<\/a>. Read more about the market<\/a> in NEXT.<\/p>\n

\"\"Image courtesy of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Art.<\/p>\n

Friday, March 27: \u201cTime-Honored Non-Specifics\u201d Opening Reception at The Andy Warhol Museum
5-8 p.m.
The Warhol Museum teams up with Carnegie Mellon University\u2019s School of Art master of fine arts program to co-present this joint exhibition of student work. On view through April 12, \u201cTime-Honored Non-Specifics\u201d features new work by Naomi Chambers, Bulumko Mbete and Afrooz Partovi, the CMU School of Art MFA Class of 2026. Museumgoers will explore<\/a> the artists\u2019 studio-based practices of painting, assemblage sculpture, textiles, ceramics, installation, immersive technologies and time-based media. Chambers is a Pittsburgh-born painter and assemblage sculptor, Mbete is a multidisciplinary artist from South Africa and Partovi is an artist-architect from Iran.<\/p>\n

The annual thesis exhibition provides MFA candidates with an \u201copportunity to connect their creative practices to a broader cultural discourse in Pittsburgh.\u201d The exhibition partnership also serves as a platform for \u201cbringing these artists into the legacy of Andy Warhol, one of the School of Art\u2019s most influential alumni.\u201d Don\u2019t miss the free opening reception where the public is invited to explore the culmination of three years of intensive critical inquiry within the CMU MFA program. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 28: Caravan of Hope at the Vintage Senior Center \u2013 Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
A message of hope on four wheels is rolling into Pittsburgh to provide free legal services specifically to the local LGBTQ+ community. Hitting the road to traverse more than 5,000 miles in a 32-foot RV, the caravan is stopping in 17 cities nationwide. At each location, nationally recognized attorney and LGBTQ+ legal expert <\/a>Angela Giampolo<\/a> is offering pro bono legal services with her team.<\/p>\n

The effort is focused on \u201cprotecting identity, family security and long-term stability, critical needs that remain out of reach for many LGBTQ+ individuals outside major metropolitan areas.\u201d So whether you need help with name changes, estate planning, simple wills, gender marker and ID-related updates, power of attorney or more, the Caravan of Hope<\/a> team is here to help. The caring caravan arrives at a time when \u201cLGBTQ+ people are facing heightened risk, shrinking protections and limited access to legal help.\u201d Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 28: \u201cSpring Flower Show: True Colors\u201d at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The bursts of color, fragrance and radiance we\u2019ve been craving for months are finally here. Just as spring starts to bloom, this signature flower show<\/a> takes root at the Oakland landmark. Revealing its \u201cTrue Colors,\u201d the newest iteration boasts eye-catching displays highlighting quintessential spring flora. In a unique twist, each room includes photography and background about a display in the very same room from the historic Phipps archives. Be dazzled by a rainbow-hued living wall featuring 195 plants, listen to cheerfully chirping birds and activate your senses as your sweetest spring memories come to life. Look for multicolored kites, be lulled by the drips of oversized raindrops and gaze upon an oversized garden with giant watering cans. Tickets<\/a>. Read more about the show<\/a> in NEXT.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 28: Cocktails for a Cause Family House Gala at The Duquesne Club
6:30-11 p.m.
Sip and mingle for a cause to help Family House provide affordable lodging for families who must travel to Pittsburgh for lifesaving medical care. Gala-goers will enjoy cocktails, dinner and music while networking with peers and Pittsburgh area business, health care and nonprofit leaders.<\/p>\n

The benefit bash is also a chance to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Family House<\/a>, which has offered a comforting \u201chome away from home\u201d for patients and their families for more than 42 years. With rising gas, travel and lodging costs, this gala is even more critical. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Willy the armadillo in The National Aviary\u2019s Grasslands Habitat. Photo by Emma Saunders.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 28, & Sunday, March 29: Eggstravaganza at The National Aviary
10:30 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.
Hop on over to the North Side for this signature springtime celebration<\/a> at The National Aviary. Have an egg-traordinary\u202fday as you exploring the Aviary\u2019s immersive habitats with themed activations. Snap photos with the Easter Bunny, make DIY egg crafts and learn about migration season and bird-safe glass. Play trivia and match games to learn about the science behind eggs, explore biofacts and meet the \u201cegg-sperts\u201d during avian talks in the FliteZone Theater.<\/p>\n

Flock to the springtime selfie station and book nook and hand in your completed scavenger hunt for a prize. Added bonus: Visit the Southern Three-banded Armadillo \u2014 longtime National Aviary animal ambassador, Willy\u2014 who has officially taken up residence in the Grasslands Habitat. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church.<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 29: Ukrainian Pysanky Festival at St. Peter & St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Head to Carnegie to celebrate Easter, explore new traditions and support Pittsburgh\u2019s local Ukrainian community. The 58th annual edition of this egg-stravaganza features a staggering selection of 1,200 Pysanky, including ornate specialty goose, ostrich and wooden eggs. Shop for Ukrainian folk arts and crafts and tour the landmark church during talks and tours with Father John Charest. Attendees can make a traditional Pysanky using beeswax and dyes by registering in advance for a workshop. Arrive with an appetite because the church kitchen is serving up authentic Ukrainian cuisine, including pierogis, kielbasa, Easter bread, halushki and more. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Graffiti Alley outside Trace Brewing in Bloomfield. Photo by Rob Liggett.<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 29: Disco Sunday Disco at Trace Brewing
3-9 p.m.
Spring is finally here and that can only mean one thing: It\u2019s time to dance al fresco. Join one of Pittsburgh\u2019s most cherished dance parties to emerge en masse from hibernation when Disco Sunday Disco<\/a> triumphantly returns to Trace Brewing<\/a>. Feel all the good vibes and deep grooves with hundreds of your newest BFFs along the color-drenched Graffiti Alley alongside the Bloomfield brewery.<\/p>\n

Kicking off the 2026 season will be DJs Gordy G of Title Town, Brian Siewiorek and DSD\u2019s very own Hoagie Dreams. Keep on dancing past magic hour because this is a party with a purpose that\u2019s raising money to support the Fred Rogers Institute. Banishing the Sunday scaries never felt so good. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8 more things to do this weekend<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 26: HIKE2\u00a0Innovation Summit<\/a> at Bakery Square, various times<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 26: 1st Annual Palestinian Film Festival<\/a>, Khalil\u2019s Restaurant, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 26-Saturday, March 28: Pittsburgh Fringe Festival<\/a> at multiple venues<\/a>, various times<\/p>\n

Friday, March 27, & Saturday, March 28: fireWALL Dance<\/a> presents \u201cCoven\u201d at the Greer Cabaret Theater, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 28: Pittsburgh Vegan Expo presents the Butterfly Ball<\/a> at Helltown Taproom, 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 28: Women Who Rock: Leave Your Mark Women\u2019s History Month Event<\/a> at the Women Who Rock Shop at SouthSide Works, 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 28: Kaiju Big Battel: What\u2019s Opera, Dr. Cube?<\/a> at the Byham Theater, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 28: Chet Vincent & The Music Industry<\/a> \u201cStatic on the Radio\u201d album release event at The Sanctuary at Mr. Small\u2019s, 8 p.m. <\/p>\n

For more\u00a0things to do<\/a>\u00a0with NEXT, don\u2019t miss our March Event Guide<\/a>,\u00a0NEXT in the Gallery<\/a>\u00a0feature and Dates under $40<\/a> series.<\/p>\n