Opens July 26!
A new scene is being set in the Cultural District. Imagine lively pickleball courts, dynamic seating options under string lights, a new mural and performance space, and a rotating roster of live entertainment and delicious food vendors. The Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard at 8th & Penn, located just steps away from the Benedum Center, is about to receive a summertime makeover.
Throughout the summer, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will partner with local organizations to keep the fun flowing.
Pickleball
Tuesdays & Thursdays
PUMP's Pittsburgh Sports League (PSL) will serve up the fun as they welcome players onto two new pickleball courts.
Fashion Boutiques & Live Music
Wednesdays
Discover a night market where style, music, and flavors collide! The Pittsburgh Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) welcomes you to immerse yourself in fashion-forward boutiques while listening to local live music, and enjoying delectable bites from our array of food trucks.
| DATE | MUSIC | FOOD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31st | Nick Guckert Singer/Songwriter |
El Chucho PGH Guatemalan chicken sandwiches, taquitos |
Quick-E Food Truck Burgers and hot dogs |
| August 7th | Sloane Simon Singer/Songwriter |
Sooo Delicious Chicken and waffles, mac and cheese |
Roaming Bean Espresso drinks, fun lattes, pastries |
| August 14th | DJ Sauce Queen DJ - soul/classics mix |
TBD | |
| August 21st | Squirrel Hillbillies Country/Bluegrass |
Street Fries Variety of loaded fries |
Holy Rollers Donuts Donuts |
| August 28th | TBD | Hermes Food Truck Gyros |
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| September 4th | TBD | Street Fries Variety of loaded fries |
DonutNV Donuts |
| September 11th | Megan Paullet Singer/Songwriter |
Kona Ice Shaved ice with Hawaiian flavors |
Scorch Garden Tacos and nachos with variety of hot sauces |
Additional activities will be announced throughout the summer! Check back soon for more info.
Support the Backyard
The objective of the summer-long activation is to experiment with ideas, gather feedback, and integrate community input to help shape a more vibrant and inviting space long-term in the Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard and adjacent Penn Avenue and 8th Street parcels. This summer marks the third consecutive year the space will welcome the public. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Better Block Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, and participating partners have a collective goal of creating a dynamic environment where residents can live, work, and come together as a thriving community.