5 things to do in Pittsburgh, PA — Friday, August 28, 2026

Picked each day from verified Pittsburgh-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

  1. 21+ Night: Science of Speed

    Community at 21+ Night: Science of Speed, starting 6 p.m.

    Gather your friends for an adults-only night at Kamin Science Center.

    Details from the organizer
  2. University of Pittsburgh Volleyball vs Stanford vs. Wisconsin

    Sports at Pittsburgh, Pa. , Petersen Events Center, starting 9 p.m.

    University of Pittsburgh Volleyball vs Stanford vs. Wisconsin

    Details from the organizer
  3. Lez Paul at Food Truck Friday

    Food and drink at 285 River Avenue, starting 1 p.m.

    Lez Paul at Food Truck Friday

    Details from the organizer
  4. Sewickley August Night Mart

    Community at Sewickley August Night Mart, starting 6 p.m.

    The Sewickley Night Marts feature live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, and local businesses, drawing an average of 3,000+ attendees per event! This year,

    Details from the organizer
  5. Candlelight: 90s Unplugged

    Community at Candlelight: 90s Unplugged, starting 8:45 p.m.

    Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Pittsburgh. Get your

    Details from the organizer