13+ things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from Goat Fest to Dance Africa to OpenStreetsPGH
Jul 23, 2026
What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, July 23-26? Find out here.Don’t miss our Summer Concert Guide for details about the ongoing Allegheny County Summer Concert Series, plus music festivals and shows on the horizon. And check out our NEXT in the Gallery series for more art happenings
around the region.Friday, July 24Adiós Agave Night at Phipps 5-10 p.m.Perhaps you’ve caught a glimpse over it rising not just above but through the historic glasshouse at Phipps, resembling a towering stalk of asparagus? Currently growing so large that Phipps staff had to remove a glass pane from the Desert Room ceiling, this colossal Agave americana is making its final triumphant appearance before its inevitable decline. Phipps explains that the “big bloom signifies that this plant is about to reach the end of its life.”
Seems like the perfect occasion for a plant party! Join Phipps to celebrate this horticultural wonder and bid a fond adieu to the “gentle giant after more than 50 years of beauty.” Once the bloom reaches its peak, Phipps will remove the agave. It’s all part of the plant’s natural process to continue its legacy through the production of offshoots — aka “pups” — which visitors can observe growing around the plant. Celebrate this stunning succulent with a variety of activities as you explore the plant with Phipps horticulturists. Sip agave inspired cocktails and visit the eye-popping “Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” The first 300 attendees to arrive will receive a free potted plant. Tickets.
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