1. Summer Safari: Zoorassic Park<\/a> at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, June 5, 7-11 p.m.<\/p>\n This event turns the clock way, way\u00a0back to experience a night of Mesozoic merrymaking. One of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium\u2019s most anticipated events returns to celebrate the epic era of the dinosaurs. Don those rad reptilian prints to support vital conservation efforts at the organization\u2019s premier fundraiser<\/a>. <\/p>\n Proceeds from the Summer Safari Fund ensure that every animal receives the highest standard of care, while also supporting education initiatives. Safari-goers will get a keepsake glass and opportunities for up-close animal encounters. Throughout the soiree, enjoy after-hours access to the Village, Forest Passage, Savanna Path, Jambo Plaza, the Aquarium and Water\u2019s Edge Pavilion starting at 7 p.m. Check out live music, make memories in the photo booth and bid on art in the auction. The event\u2019s VIP Primal Premier Pass offers early admission to all the festivities at 6 p.m. plus exclusive access to the Islands and Jungle Odyssey areas for talks with zookeepers and paleontologists. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2. Pittsburgh Pride: Existence is Resistance<\/a> at multiple locations, June 5-7<\/p>\n Join the city to kick off Pride month with a multiday celebration, including the debut of an exciting new parade route<\/a> crossing the Roberto Clemente Bridge into the North Side. Pittsburgh Pride is organized by a consortium of local LGBTQIA+ organizations including TransYOUniting, QBurgh, Proud Haven and Trans Pride PGH. Get the party started early on Friday with the Pittsburgh Pride Prom at the National Aviary from 6 to 11 p.m. Keep the vibes going late-night at the electrifying Kiki Ball at Blumcraft from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n Anchoring the weekend is the two-day Pittsburgh Pride Festival<\/a> in historic Allegheny Commons Park on the North Side, with free concerts by local and internationally known artists, family-friendly experiences, vendors and more. Expect a weekend full of \u201cqueer rebellion, femme energy, political pop, theatrical performance and deeply personal storytelling.\u201d<\/p>\n Headliners for Saturday night are rising pop star and LGBTQIA+ influencer, Chrissy Chlapecka, plus independent singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist EMM. Sunday night\u2019s featured performer is Cain Culto, described as a \u201cformer worship pastor turned queer alt-pop provocateur.\u201d Show your pride on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Pride March & Parade returns with a brand new route traversing the scenic Roberto Clemente Bridge. Information<\/a>. Read more about Pride in QBurgh<\/a>.<\/p>\n But, wait; there\u2019s so much more! From performances, parties and festivals to recreation, markets and drag queens \u2014 be sure to check out our ultimate Pride Guide publishing next week.<\/p>\n 3. Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival<\/a> at Arts Landing, June 5-7 & 11-14<\/p>\n Be among the first to explore Downtown Pittsburgh\u2019s highly anticipated Arts Landing<\/a> when the 67th\u00a0annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival debuts its new long-term home. A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, TRAF will usher in a new era for Downtown programming within the 4-acre outdoor space located at the corner of Penn Avenue and Eighth Street. Bringing together hundreds of artists \u2013 from Grammy-winning musicians to prolific local artists \u2013 this year\u2019s festival features seven days of free art and music programming<\/a> spanning two weekends and running from noon to 9 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n Highlights include the world premiere of Squonk\u2019s \u201cJoy Machine\u201d \u2014 a kinetic playground that\u00a0invites the audience to join them onstage to experience the transformative power of music, movement and imagination.\u00a0 Also not to miss is BANDALOOP\u2019s perspective-bending, vertical performance, \u201cThe Sky is Not the Limit,\u201d which literally will turn the dance floor on its side, using the fa\u00e7ade of the BNY Visitor Center. Always a highlight is the popular Artist Market<\/a>, where 350 artists from around the region and country will sell fine art and contemporary crafts. One of the region\u2019s longest-running juried exhibitions, the 2026 Visual Art Exhibition<\/a>\u00a0presented in partnership with Associated Artists of Pittsburgh is a must-see at SPACE Gallery.<\/p>\n Put down a blanket or low chairs on the 1-acre Great Lawn for concerts taking place on the Dollar Bank Stage. Featured acts include Spin Doctors, The Pharcyde, Joan Osborne, The War and Treaty, Trousdale, Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra,\u00a0Buffalo Rose\u00a0and more. Also captivating is the all-styles Three Rivers Arts Festival Dance Battle, which returns for its 12th year. Take the kiddos to the\u00a0Giant Eagle Creativity Zone\u00a0to enjoy hands-on activities rotating throughout the festival. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n 4. Iron City Rockin\u2019 Regatta<\/a> at Pittsburgh Brewing Co., June 6-7<\/p>\n Experience heart-pounding riverside regatta revelry when Pittsburgh Brewing Co. joins forces with the Three Rivers Outboard Racing Association<\/a>. Sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association, the Rockin\u2019 Regatta will animate the brewery\u2019s massive riverside campus with thrills for all ages. Located just 20 miles northeast of Downtown Pittsburgh in Creighton, the exhilarating event features racing on a 0.9-mile counterclockwise course.<\/p>\n Watch in awe as the region\u2019s top outboard racers reach high-octane speeds. New for 2026, the event includes both the Eastern Divisional Championships and North American special events. Saturday\u2019s double-points race will draw competitors from around New England, the Midwest and Canada. On Sunday, elite classes in the APBA North American Championship will exceed 70 mph while competing for the Union Internationale Motonautique Award. <\/p>\n In addition to the on-the-water action, the festivities will feature local bands, food trucks and family-friendly activities. Don\u2019t miss the corn hole tournament, tattoo art and 360-degree photo booth. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 5. La Fleur<\/a> at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, June 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Conscientiousness couture and breathtaking botanicals will converge when Phipps Conservatory and\u00a0Green Voice Sustainable Business and Lifestyle Collective team up to present this one-of-a-kind evening. Set against the backdrop of Phipps\u2019 new Summer Flower Show, the sustainable soir\u00e9e<\/a> will fill the historic glasshouse with programming taking place throughout the Palm Court, Broderie Room and South Conservatory.<\/p>\n Slide down the rabbit hole to experience an extravaganza like no other as you explore the whimsical \u201cAlice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland\u201d displays. View live floral fashion by\u00a0Brian David and hear soaring sounds from Cello Fury String,\u00a0Gypsy Stringz\u00a0and\u00a0accordionist Joe Lege. Explore fashion displays by\u00a0local artists and watch a performance vignette by\u00a0Confluence Ballet Co. Savor plant-forward, French-inspired petite plates crafted by\u00a0Black Radish Kitchen chef Kate Romane, sip signature cocktails from Lucky Sign Spirits and join a dance party with\u00a0DJ SMI. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 6. Garden Party: Gothic<\/a> at the Mattress Factory: June 12, 7-11 p.m.<\/p>\n Fresh on the heels of World Goth Day (yes, it\u2019s actually an annual worldwide celebration), it\u2019s time to channel your inner Mary Shelley, Siouxsie Sioux or Giotto di Bondone at one of Pittsburgh\u2019s hottest parties. Inviting art fans to \u201cstep out from the shadows and onto the dance floor,\u201d the Mattress Factory is morphing into a goth gala for its largest annual event.<\/p>\n Each year there\u2019s an evocative theme, and it never disappoints. Expect a blend of haunting melodies, high-energy dancing, electronic pop, ethereal rock and atmospheric performances that will \u201cecho through the night across multiple stages.\u201d Emceed by the inimitable Kat De Lac, the goth gala features live music by Zinnia\u2019s Garden, Carsickness, Formosa, slowdanger, KWANG, Nonsite, Lefafa and Sick At Work. <\/p>\n Dress moody and melancholic for the Gothic costume contest to \u201cbecome part of the night\u2019s living art\u201d and you might win a HappySad Chains crown. Bid on one-of-a-kind works made by local artists, and wander through room-sized installations. Step inside to experience \u201clush provisions\u201d as you nosh on bites from Pittsburgh\u2019s top restaurants and sip potions crafted by PA Libations. You\u2019ll feel extra dramatic going goth to help keep the Mattress Factory in the black. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 7. Pogopalooza<\/a> in Market Square and Wilkinsburg: June 12-14<\/p>\n Experience an extreme sport unlike any other when the World Championships of Pogo Sticking bounces back to Pittsburgh for the ninth year. The world\u2019s prolific pogo athletes will descend on the Burgh for three days of thrilling competition, all while performing tricks, flips and jumps 10 feet in the air. The action kicks off Friday in Downtown Pittsburgh\u2019s newly renovated Market Square. <\/p>\n With the city skyline as a dramatic backdrop, the High Jump Competition starts at 7.5 feet and continues to rise higher until a champion is crowned. Saturday and Sunday events move to Xpogo\u2019s headquarters at in Wilkinsburg. The custom-built pogo park boasts awesome obstacles like an 8-foot-high plank, boxes to flip over and rails to grind. Don\u2019t miss the fan favorite Tech Competition, when competitors are allowed to use only old-school, spring-powered pogo sticks to string together tricks. Next, the Big Air Freestyle Qualifiers feature high-powered extreme sticks, with competitors jumping up and down across 8-foot platforms. The pressure mounts during Sunday\u2019s finals as competitors attempt to land tricks that have never been done before and compete for the title of World\u2019s Best Pogo Stick Rider. Sunday also includes the Kids Bounce Off, when anyone age 15 and younger can compete to win a free Vurtego Slingshot pogo stick. Register for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8. Beers of the Burgh Festival<\/a> at Carrie Blast Furnaces, June 13, 1:30-7 p.m.<\/p>\n Raise a (pint) glass to the season of outdoor festivals when the Beers of the Burgh taps start flowing along the Mon. Presenting its \u201cmost diverse and exciting\u201d event yet, the 12th annual\u00a0festival is bringing a vast roster of the region\u2019s leading breweries to the historic\u00a0steel mill site in Swissvale. Adding to the event\u2019s beverage menu will be a variety of wines, ciders, meads, cocktails, spirits and hard seltzers. With a spectrum of local libations, there will be something for everyone to sip. Stay entertained in between brews by checking out local music by DJ Zano, Missing Link, Z Town Street Band and Eagleburger Band and shop local at the craft vendor market. Stay nourished with bites from Pittsburgh\u2019s favorite food trucks. There are four ticket levels to choose from<\/a>, including a Furnace\u00a0Tour at 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n 9. Allentown Night Market<\/a>: June 13, 7-11 p.m.<\/p>\n The season of al fresco shopping is here, and this is one market that stands out from the pack. If you\u2019re seeking something beyond the norm for your Saturday night plans, head up to the Hilltop to experience \u201cPittsburgh\u2019s most eccentric festival.\u201d As magic hour unfolds, the city\u2019s distinctive Allentown neighborhood will transform into an immersive open-air market<\/a> showcasing \u201c150 artists, makers, oddity vendors, vintage collectors and alternative artisans.\u201d Featured performers include DJ & The Bear, The Stolen Stitches Sideshow, Traveling Entertainment, Lilith DeVille, Take Me With You, Eagleburger Band and more.<\/p>\n Dubbed \u201ca most curious biannual artist and performance faire,\u201d the event footprint spans four outdoor parking lots and an indoor warehouse market \u2014 all within the 700-800 blocks of East Warrington Avenue, Astroid Way and Manton Way. Be dazzled by talented sideshow and circus performers and taste all of the flavors of the Manton Way Food Truck Alley. Local and visiting DJs will provide your shopping soundtrack spinning a fusion of goth, post-punk, indie rock, synth pop and more. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n 10. Western PA Juneteenth and Black Music Celebration<\/a> at Point State Park, Market Square and Liberty Avenue, June 18-21, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.<\/p>\n Honor the holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the U.S. at the largest Juneteenth festival in North America. For the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth, Stop the Violence Pittsburgh presents this four-day festival celebrating \u201cfreedom, culture and resilience.\u201d Energizing Downtown Pittsburgh\u2019s newly refurbished Market Square along with Point State Park and Liberty Avenue, the signature festival showcases live music and entertainment, cultural experiences, vendors and more. <\/p>\n The Main Stage will sizzle with performances by Lloyd, Leela James, Ill-Harmonic Orchestra, Musiq Soulchild, Fabolous and Marsha Ambrosius. The Juneteenth in the Square Stage will host a wide range of live music, from Final Draft, Big Jus & Steel City Horns and the ReaL DeaL Band, to Keith Washington, Brother Marlon Gospel Showcase and Evelyn Champagne King.<\/p>\n On Saturday, join the Grand Jubilee Parade stepping off at 11 a.m. from Freedom Corner pulsing with a high-energy steppers, dancers, horses and community groups. Support Black entrepreneurs at the Small Business Vendor Plaza lining Liberty Avenue with handmade goods, curated items and\u00a0delicious cuisine. The free festivities also include a voting rights forum and youth fishing programs. Kicking off on the official U.S. federal holiday, Juneteenth gets a jumpstart with the All-Black Boat Party on Thursday night. The celebration culminates with Sunday\u2019s All White After-Party at Club Enclave. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n 11. Earlybirds Club<\/a> at Stage AE, June 26, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Looking for a way to own the dance floor and still be well-rested for all the stuff you have to do the next day? The Earlybirds Club<\/a> is swooping in to make sure you can party like it\u2019s 1999 and still get a good night\u2019s sleep. Designed for \u201cmiddle-age-ish\u201d women, trans and nonbinary folks, the early-evening dance party is making its Pittsburgh debut on the North Shore. <\/p>\n Step into that sequined jumpsuit and move your body as DJ Jess 412\u00a0spins beloved tunes from the 1980s-2000s. If you\u2019re an elder millennial or a GenX femme who has been feeling left out of the current nightlife scene, this is the event for you. The Earlybirds Club comes to town after hosting 100 sold-out parties across the country. Part of a \u201cmovement that\u2019s redefining middle age,\u201d dance club has been featured on \u201cThe Kelly Clarkson Show,\u201d \u201cCBS Mornings,\u201d NPR and more. Providing a \u201csafe space for women and gender-expansive folks,\u201d the club is donating 10% of the night\u2019s proceeds to Girls Inc. of Greater Pittsburgh. Co-founded by Laura Baginski, the series intends to host quarterly parties in Pittsburgh featuring a roster of local female DJs. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 12. OpenStreetsPGH<\/a>, June 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever wanted to stroll, bike, skate or dance through the middle of the city\u2019s streets with nary a car in sight, mark your calendar now for the kickoff of OpenStreetsPGH<\/a>. Transforming Pittsburgh roadways into vibrant car-free spaces, this season\u2019s inaugural event takes urban adventurers on a route through Downtown Pittsburgh and the historic South Side \u2014 including the rare chance to traverse an iconic tunnel and bridge without cars. <\/p>\n Hosted by BikePGH<\/a>, the free\u00a0event celebrates active transportation and community connection while highlighting the city\u2019s neighborhoods, landmark architecture and dramatic topography. Join the 2-mile journey from Downtown Pittsburgh through Market Square, up Forbes Avenue and through the Armstrong Tunnel. Continue your journey across the scenic 10th Street Bridge to the South Side\u2019s eclectic East Carson Street commercial corridor. Pop into Activity Hubs along the route to join fitness classes for all ages and abilities, participate in art activities and relax at cooling stations. Visit the\u00a0Duquesne Light Co. Community Wellness Hub\u00a0in Market Square\u00a0to participate in BikePGH\u2019s \u201coff the course banana-themed Side Quest\u201d and fitness classes hosted by the\u00a0YMCA. At the Edgar Snyder\u00a0Kids Hub, BikePGH will lead a \u201cLearn to Ride\u201d course for youth on East Carson between 19th and 21st streets. View a map<\/a>.<\/p>\n 7 bonus events in June<\/p>\n Babesburgh Bash: Pittsburgh\u2019s Only Festival for Women<\/a> at Allegheny Landing, June 6, 3-8 p.m.<\/p>\n \u201cNapoleon Dynamite Live<\/a>\u201d at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall: June 7, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Neighborhood Flea<\/a> at SouthSide Works, June 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n How to Pittsburgh: A TABLE Magazine Celebration of Food, Flavor, Culture & Fun<\/a> presented by Metro Community Health Center at the Bitz Opera Factory: June 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n In Bed by Ten Juneteenth Party<\/a> featuring DJ HUNY XO, DJ Femi and DJ Yamez at Spirit: June 19, 6-9 p.m.<\/p>\n Festa Di Limoncello<\/a> at Vallozzis Pittsburgh: June 20, 2-5 p.m.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screen-Shot-2026-05-27-at-9.50.08-AM.png\")
Pittsburgh Pride 2026 headliners Chrissy Chlapecka, Cain Culto and EMM. Photos courtesy of QBurgh.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screen-Shot-2026-05-27-at-9.51.09-AM.png\")
Four LGBTQ community leaders will serve as Pittsburgh Pride grand marshals, from left, Maria Monta\u00f1o, Sarah Rosso, Dr. Ken Ho, M.D., and the Rev. Deryck Tines. Photos courtesy of QBurgh.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC06762.jpg\")
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival runs June 5-7 & 11-14 at Arts Landing. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC06918.jpg\")
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The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival runs June 5-7 & 11-14 at Arts Landing. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screen-Shot-2026-05-28-at-10.08.38-AM.png\")
Iron City Rockin\u2019 Regatta. Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Brewing Company.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screen-Shot-2026-05-28-at-10.07.36-AM.png\")
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Photo courtesy of Elan Mizrahi Photography.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dominique-Murray-Photograpy-Olesya-Nova-Floral-Headpiece.jpg\")
Photo courtesy of Dominique Murray Photography.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Elan-Mizrahi-Photography-Brian-David-Designer-scaled-e1779826555356.jpg\")
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Photo courtesy of Justin Hreha Photography.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/011A6074-scaled-e1779827137824.png\")
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All photos courtesy of the Mattress Factory.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/486538229_1206295418165757_521492169635575431_n.jpg\")
Photo courtesy of Beers of the Burgh Festival.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screen-Shot-2026-05-27-at-10.00.58-AM.png\")
Allentown Night Market. Photo by Ben Prisbylla.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JUNE-juneteenth.jpg\")
African American culture is at the heart of the Juneteenth Celebration. Photo courtesy of the Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth and Black Music Celebration.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screen-Shot-2026-05-26-at-4.40.16-PM.png\")
Photos courtesy of Earlybirds Club.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screen-Shot-2026-05-26-at-4.42.29-PM-1.png\")
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OpenStreetsPGH. Photo by Murphy Moschetta.<\/p>\n