Well, it’s Draft Week…how are we all feeling? On one hand, I’m thrilled about the attention our city is getting. It’s cool to see people enjoying it who wouldn’t otherwise visit here. On the other, holy traffic. I’ll be very careful with how I get to/from the events this week. I’m curious, how are yinz feeling about the draft?

I came across this post on Instagram that sums up how I feel about it all pretty well.

The investment in Downtown continues! This past Friday, there was a ribbon cutting at the new Arts Landing that will be officially opening in June.

If you haven’t yet heard about what’s going on with this project, it’s a 4 acre spot between 8th and 9th street on Penn Ave. It’s meant to be an outdoor artistic/cultural hub for the city. The summer activity plan is chock full of really cool events. They’ve got Salsa nights (dancing, not the food), movie nights, Family Fest, Gallery Crawls, JazzLive, fitness classes, food trucks, and Pickleball. Pretty much about anything you could want out of an outdoor venue.

Throughout Arts Landing there are different spaces for different activities. At the heart, you have the Great Lawn and Bandshell. This open green space is where the live music and events will be held.

Then you’ve got the Garden Walk. This is on 8th street between Penn Ave and Fort Duquesne Boulevard. It’s a lush garden area where people can take in nature while being in the heart of the city. For anyone who works downtown, this would be a great spot for an afternoon break in the summer.

There’s a little something for everyone here with the Play Room. This is meant to be the playground area. But they’ve turned the typical playground on it’s head. Instead of normal run-of-the-mill toys, these look like art installations while also being a blast for the kiddos. It’s a really cool take on a playground. It makes me wish I was a kid again. Will you find me on the slide in the near future? Maybe…

The next area is the Backyard. It really lives up to its name. Think of a great hangout spot that has seating areas, picnic tables, games, and open space for events and of course food trucks!

The last section is the Flex Zone. When fully completed (this summer) it will have 30,000 square feet of activity space. That includes 3 pickleball courts and a small track for walking and running. Maybe a pickleball club is in order.

The official grand opening will be the Three Rivers Arts Festival June 5th. I’ll of course add that to the events list before that so you have the reminder. In the grand scheme of bringing the city together and creating spaces for people to enjoy, this feels like it checks all the boxes.

If you want to read more about it, you can check out the website here. I’ve also got the link to the short video that sums it all up.

Last week’s answer - $1,200,000. If you’re interested in seeing more, you can see the listing here

I think living in this house would cure me. Those windows are so great!

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The Allegheny Mountain Malt Sustainable Sip-Off - The local craft beer competition starts at 4 pm at Mike’s Beer Bar. See the lineup here.

Silent Book Club at Aslin Beer Co - The 3rd Tuesday of every month, bring your favorite book and relax with a beer from 6 pm to 9 pm at Aslin Beer. More info.

PicksBURGH Music Crawl - I can’t even do this event justice. 14 different live music events with genres for everyone. Check out all the options here.

Woofles Pup Draft - Happy hour kicks off at 4 pm at the AHN Montour Sports Complex with the draft starting at 6 pm. Support a good cause and have some fun with your pups at the same time. Details here.

Bottle Signing w/ Terry Bradshaw at Fine Wine & Good Spirits Strip District - From 5 pm to 7 pm. More info.

Steel City Draft Madden Madness - 2 night Madden Tournament at Pitch Social starting at 8 pm. Compete for the $2,500 grand prize. Register here.

Steve Aoki Draft Opening Party - 8 pm at Shorty’s Goodtimes Bar. Tickets here.

Play Ball! The Art of George Sosnak - The exhibit opens on the 23rd and runs through April 4, 2027. More details.

Pitt Block Party at Arts Landing - A great chance to check out the new Arts Landing. The event kicks off at 9 am running through 6 pm. It will also be open on Friday and Saturday as well. More info here.

PANELS: Graffiti + Comic Art Exhibition - Opening at 12 pm on Thursday down at 804 Penn Ave, this exhibit runs through the 25th. See more.

Draft Weekend Kickoff - Starting at 12 pm at Nova Place. Live music, games, food trucks, and local vendors. Learn more.

Pittsburgh Brewing Company & WTAE TV Official Pittsburgh Draft Watch Party - Doors open at 5 pm. Tickets include outdoor access to food trucks, fan zone, big screens, and the WTAE live broadcast. Buy your tickets.

The Band Perry: Psycho Rodeo Tour - Doors open at 6 pm at Jergels Rhythm Grille. Buy tickets.

David Sedaris - Doors open at 6 pm at Carnegie Music Hall. Tickets here.

Friends Trivia - Put your Friends knowledge to the test. From 8 pm to 10 pm at City Kitchen. Register here.

Nelly Draft After Party - 8 pm at Shorty’s Goodtimes Bar. Find tickets.

NFL Draft Block Party by VILLAGIO - From 12 pm to 9 pm on both Friday and Saturday at The Villagio. More info.

Wiz Khalifa + Bret Michaels - They take the stage at 5:15 pm as part of the NFL Draft Entertainment Series. You’ll need the One Pass app to attend. Attendance and the app are free.

Coltt Winter Lepley - 7 pm at Levity Brewing Co. See more.

2 Chainz Draft After Party - 8 pm at Shorty’s Goodtimes Bar. Get your tickets.

Draft Day 5k - The race kicks off at 8 am with a course meant to highlight the best our city has to offer. Register here.

Earth Day Celebration - From 10 am to 4 pm at the National Aviary. Get tickets.

Earth Day: Party for the Planet - 10:30 am to 4 pm at the Pittsburgh Zoo check out a day packed with conservation focused events. See more.

2026 NFL Draft Weekend Market - At the Terminal from 11 am to 3 pm. Check out local vendors from food, goods, and crafts. More info.

Novo Asian Food Hall Night Market - From 5 pm to 9 pm at The Terminal featuring local makers, vendors, and food. Details here.

Kane Brown - He’ll take the stage at 6 pm as part of the NFL Draft Entertainment Series. You’ll need the One Pass app to attend. Attendance and the app are free.

Afro-Caribbean Jersey Party - Doors open at 9 pm at Thunderbird Music Hall. You gotta wear your favorite jersey to party! More info.

Washington Antique Market - The first market of the season opens from 8 am to 12 pm at EQT Park. It’s the last Sunday of every month through October. Learn more.

Westmoreland Reptile Expo - From 9 am to 3 pm at the Circleville Social Hall. Get tickets here.

Duende: A Flamenco Journey - Doors open at 6 pm at Pittsburgh Winery. Find your tickets.

Halfway to Halloween: Broadway Karaoke & Sing-Along - If you love Halloween and showtunes, you’ll love this! 7 pm to 9:30 pm at the Homestead Dave & Busters. Get your tickets.

Remember to tag us @steelcityledger on Instagram if you check out any of these events!

We’ve got quite the range in temps this weekend. Friday would be a great day to check out some of the evening NFL Draft festivities. It’s (almost) patio season after all!

Friday: ⛅️ 82° Hi / 58° Lo | 💧 25% chance of rain | 💨 5 mph wind

Saturday: 🌧️ 71° Hi / 46° Lo | 💧 84% chance of rain | 💨 6 mph wind

Sunday: ⛅️ 66° Hi / 46° Lo | 💧 25% chance of rain | 💨 6 mph wind

Who else is excited that the fountain is back up and running? The vibes of this picture are immaculate. The dramatic water, a sky that looks like it might be on fire, and then a perfect rainbow. Well done!

If you’d like to see more of Carla Cardello’s photos, you can check out her Instagram. You can also buy her prints from her Etsy shop.

This is a really cool development for Frick Park. If you’ve ever tried to push a wheelchair at a park, you know how difficult it can be. This rental program makes the park far more accessible for everyone. If you have anyone in your family with limited mobility, you should really check this out. The response has been fantastic so far. You can read more about the program here.

The DCNR is giving away 300 seed kits to help residents turn their lawns or yards into native habitats that support our local pollinators. Each region of the state gets 100 kits given away. If you’d like to register to enter to get a free kit, you can learn more here.

A local has started a nonprofit that takes people’s duplicate or extra Pokemon cards and then donates them to children in hospitals and underserved communities. A little bit of joy can go a long way. And a cool new Pokemon card is a great way to put a smile on a kids face. If you’d like to support, you can check out their website here.

This senior girl is looking for her next home after her owner passed away a couple months ago. She was really shy at first but she’s now starting to blossom as she’s made new friends. Her right ear is deformed from a real bad ear mite infection. It’s all cleared up now and she’s feeling much better. She’d love to find her new forever home. You can read more about her here.

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