If Picklesburgh isn’t your jam, there are still plenty of things to do around the area this weekend. Whatever your hobby or favorite pastime, you can check out one (or more!) of these five things to do.
Tekko 2024
Anime fans from all over the region will come together throughout the weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for Tekko 2024.
The convention will feature gaming, exhibitions, photo opportunities, fashion, karaoke, and tons of specific-interest events over the weekend. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday to 1:30 a.m. Sunday and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
General admission badges, as well as premium options, are available. Learn more and register at tekko.us.
Vibes Under the Bridge at the Waterfront
Head over to the Waterfront this Saturday for music, refreshments and fun. Vibes Under the Bridge will bring music to the space between Primanti’s and Barnes & Noble under the Homestead Grays Bridge.
From 5 to 9 p.m., local acts The Altered Egos and Ruff House will be performing. There will also be a cash only beer garden for those 21+, provided by Primanti Bros., at the event.
Visit waterfrontpgh.com for more.
Phipps Conservatory Tropical Forest Hawai’i Festival
Get in the island spirit with a festival celebrating the culture and plant life of Hawai’i at Phipps Conservatory in Oakland this Saturday.
Admission to the festival is covered by paid admission to the Conservatory. It will include Hawai’ian refreshments, a performance from 2 to 3 p.m. by Steel City Ukeleles, kids’ crafts, demonstrations, raffles and a chance to view the Conservatory’s Tropical Forest Hawai’i exhibit.
Learn more and book tickets at phipps.conservatory.org.
The Flaming Lips at Stage AE
Grammy-winning indie rock band The Flaming Lips will bring their music to Stage AE on the North Shore this Saturday night. The band, known for songs including “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” has been making music for decades and touring their big, spectacular shows for just as long.
Upcoming Local Events
Doors for the all-ages show will open at 7 p.m. Saturday. To learn more, visit promowestlive.com.
Let’s Sing Taylor at City Winery
Swifties unite at City Winery Pittsburgh! This Friday night, enjoy a faithful and electrifying tribute to Taylor Swift’s catalog and sing along to every lyric.
Doors for the event open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 7 p.m. Taylor fans are encouraged to wear their snazziest Swift-inspired outfits and bring their friendship bracelets. Tickets reserve your table space to purchase food and drinks before and during the show. Get the scoop and reserve a seat at citywinery.com/pittsburgh.
Alexis Papalia is a TribLive staff writer. She can be reached at apapalia@triblive.com.