What To Do This Weekend: Head To The South Side Works For Art, Music, & Local Bites

Memorial Day Weekend is the signifier of many things for different people, in conjunction with its true purpose of holding remembrance for those that have served in the military. A long weekend, a non-official kickoff to summer and pool parties, enjoying a local parade, or even hopping on a boat to sail the three rivers with friends or family.

This year, I’m excited to see that there’s an arts-filled event kicking off in the South Side: the Southshore Riverwalk + ChalkFest. It’s the first year for the event, which will feature over twenty chalk artists, a full musical line-up, and an array of beverage and food options, all locally sourced. It will be a day in the sun in the South Side!

The event is free to attend and will take place along 27th Street & Sidney Street on Saturday, May 28th at 2 pm. Food trucks include Brisketburgh and La Palapa and for those that are 21+, enjoy a beverage from Trace Brewing, Strange Roots Brewing, and Gordo’s Tacos & Tequila. Bacardi and Bombay Sapphire will also be there doing what they do best: stirring creativity.

The event is sponsored by Made In PGH and Riverlife, which is a nonprofit organization that works to create, activate, and celebrate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts.

The South Side is near and dear to my heart, so you already know I will be there! Come say hi and let’s grab a drink together.

For more information about this event, head to Made In PGH, Riverlife, or South Side Works on Instagram, or read more about it here!

(Disclaimer: This blog post is sponsored by and in paid partnership with Made In PGH. All thoughts are my own.)