Pittsburgh

Events this weekend

Pittsburgh's LGBTQ+ community is centered in the Strip District and Lawrenceville neighborhoods, with a growing queer scene in East Liberty. Popular venues include 5801, Cattivo, and P-Town. Pittsburgh Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Pittsburgh's industrial heritage and recent cultural renaissance create a unique queer community that values both tradition and innovation.

Harold's & Maude's

Game Night with Mimic!

A community game night featuring Mimic at Harold's & Maude's.

Jellyfish returns to Side Quest for a queer two-floor DJ takeover featuring regional selectors and live visuals. The event includes an eclectic night of dance music spanning disco, house, electronic, and club sounds, with performances by Michael Magnan (Brooklyn), Mx. Blaire (Boston), Fish House Funk (Washington, DC), MARZ (Pittsburgh), Formosa (Pittsburgh), and Ricky Mawzlin (Pittsburgh). Live visuals will be provided by Voltzy. The event is open to all across the queer and trans spectrum and allies, with a strict no racism, anti-immigrant rhetoric, transphobia, or homophobia policy. It takes place on Friday, February 27, 2026, starting at 21:00 at Side Quest in Toronto.

SideQuest

Jellyfish: Two-Floor Takeover at Side Quest

Jellyfish

A community event providing free pet food donations to those in need.

5135 Penn Ave in Garfield

Free Pet Food Pantry

Stitch & Witch

A community event called Stitch & Witch happening at Harold's & Maude's.

Gladlands D20 Watch Party

A community event where people gather to watch D20 gaming sessions.

An all gender, inclusive event! Featuring Leather, Rubber, Neoprene, Latex, Bears, Pups, Furries, Pets, Sport..... No cover 21+, Free Clothes Check, Special Drinks.

Blue Moon

KINKY KIKI DANCE PARTY

Emerson Aniceto and Rough Trade Gear

A lively, all-gender inclusive dance party featuring leather, rubber, furries, and more costumes with free clothes check and special drinks.

Detour returns to Hot Mass on Saturday, February 28, 2026, featuring special guest Juana, a prominent member of DC’s Sequence crew, known for her dark and intense techno energy. The event begins at 22:00 and continues until late, with Ron Mist of Persona and Hot Mass resident Gusto warming up the night. Online tickets are required.

New Hot Mass

Detour w/ Juana, Ron Mist, Gusto

The Pittsburgh Winter Wine Festival is an annual event held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh on March 1, 2026. It features a variety of wines, beers, ciders, and cocktails, along with live music and local food. The festival offers VIP and general admission sessions in both day and evening slots, with the event running from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Attendees must be 21 or older with valid ID. Tickets start at USD 18, and the event includes activities like wine tasting, live entertainment, and socializing in a festive atmosphere.

Pittsburgh Winter Wine Festival

Arrested Development Show

A comedy show featuring Arrested Development performances at Harold's & Maude's.

A lively jungle-themed drag event featuring performances by Cindy Crotchford, Kaydence McQueen, Silly Billy, and L.A. Gaga. Hosted by Joey Young.

LGBTQ+ Events in Pittsburgh This Weekend

Friday, February 27, 2026