LGBTQ Community Finds Countless Reasons to Visit Pittsburgh this Spring and Summer

Celebrate The Warhol’s 30th Anniversary, the return of Pirates baseball and more in Pittsburgh

There's no time for April showers as spring brings exciting months ahead in Pittsburgh, the City of Multitudes.

Be sure to look to the trees as you walk around the city. Our iconic redbuds will soon be in bloom adding a beautiful pink hue to your walk or bike ride around the Point, North Shore and South Side. Take a ride on the Inclines and grab the perfect photo as the city blooms.

Beyond refreshed greenspace, spring means the start of baseball season, and your Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to match their red-hot start from 2023 at PNC Park, recently named the #1 ballpark in America by USA Today. Also starting their operating season this month is Kennywood which opened April 20!

Arts lovers won’t want to miss The Warhol’s highly anticipated KAWS + Warhol exhibition, which opens on May 18. The exhibition will be the first to examine the dark themes present in the work of both Andy Warhol and KAWS as well as other parallels between the artists, such as their embrace of commercialism.

Located in what was once a warehouse and distribution center, The Warhol is the largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist and holds an extensive permanent collection of art and archives from the Pittsburgh-born, pop art icon Andy Warhol. KAWS + Warhol will be displayed on the second floor of the museum through January 20, 2025.

Beyond the impactful exhibition, KAWS will leave his lasting mark on Pittsburgh and the Pop District by presenting a monumental wooden sculpture in Pop Park, directly across from the museum and visible from its lobby.

Additionally, Pittsburgh Pride Revolution is right around the corner, beginning May 31 through June 2! What started as a small, 100-people march 51 years ago has transformed into an all-are-welcome event of more than 200,000.  Pittsburgh Pride remains one of the country’s only community-led pride festivals. Free of charge, Pittsburgh Pride includes a traditional march to continue advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, followed by a citywide celebration of progress and pride. Beyond the parade weekend, you’ll find numerous events hosted throughout our city the entire month of June and beyond.

Need more ideas? Just pick a new neighborhood to explore! Fill your itinerary by picking a new craft brewery to try or refueling with dinner plans featuring iconic Pittsburgh eats such as the 2024 James Beard Award-nominated Apteka and Pusadee's Garden. Rest up at fantastic accommodations to recharge for the next day of exploring.