There’s so much to do and so little time this weekend. Slow down and have some fun at one of these events happening all around town.
August Wilson Block Party
Celebrate the birthday of the esteemed late Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson with Saturday’s block party. Held at the August Wilson House in the Hill District, this shindig will be fun for the whole family.
The celebration will include more than 185 vendors selling their wares, children’s activities, a foam party, lip sync battle, food trucks, musical performances and more.
Also included in the schedule are a poetry slam and a mac and cheese competition. Head to the August Wilson House in the Hill District between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday to join the fun. See a full schedule at augustwilsonbirthdaycelebration.com.
Steel City Duck Derby
This Saturday at Allegheny Commons Park on the North Side, there will be a quacktastic sight to behold: 10,000 rubber ducks will be released into a pond, and the first five to cross the finish line will earn their owners a prize.
The Steel City Duck Derby will launch at 1 p.m., but the event will begin at 11 a.m. Those who haven’t already adopted a rubber duck to race will be able to purchase their chance to win up until 30 minutes before the race, so come early to get a duck (or many ducks!).
Proceeds from he Duck Derby benefit the Partners for Quality family of agencies. There will also be games, activities, food, music, face painting and more starting at 11 a.m. Learn more at duckrace.com/Pittsburgh.
‘Miss Julie’ at PICT
This weekend — and next, in case you miss it! — Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre will stage the American premiere of Amy Ng’s adaptation of “Miss Julie.” This new version of August Strindberg’s play is sure to delight theater fans.
This new version takes place in post-World War II British colonial Hong Kong and plays with the power dynamics of sex, race, class and power. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; and on Sunday at 2 p.m. All performances will be at Carnegie Stage in Carnegie. Head to picttheatre.org for tickets.
Art All Night
Stay up all night with this Pittsburgh art tradition. The 28th annual Art All Night will kick off at 4 p.m. Saturday on the North Side and end at 2 p.m. Sunday.
This event is free and non-juried, and it includes a vast array of artists of all skill levels who wish to participate. The event will include more than 1,000 pieces of local art, live performances and on-site art making, children’s activities, interactive installations and more.
The new site on the North Side, at 929 Beaver Ave., is a massive industrial space that will give plenty of room for creatives and performers to spread out. The event used to take place in Lawrenceville.
Learn more about the event at artallnight.org.
Pittsburgh Honky-Tonk
On Friday night, Spirit Hall in Lawrenceville will host the region’s biggest country music dance party. With live music all evening long, this is the perfect chance to put on your boots and biggest hat and do your best boogie on the dance floor.
The show will include an opening act and then a quick dance lesson from 412Step (for those who don’t yet have the moves). Then Pittsburgh Honky Tonk will take the stage to play the night through with a variety of country hits, deep cuts and danceable tunes from throughout country’s history.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the party runs until 11 p.m. Friday at Spirit Hall. Learn more at spiritpgh.com.
Alexis Papalia is a TribLive staff writer. She can be reached at apapalia@triblive.com.
