As the kids get closer to getting out of school for the summer, take advantage of these week and weekend events in Pittsburgh to keep the month of May flowing. Whether you want an adults night out or to take the kids along, there’s a little something for everyone.
What to Do in Pittsburgh May 12-May 18
Moriarty Science Seminar: Michigan Land Snail Distribution Influenced by Past Glaciers
May 12, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Everyone’s favorite Carnegie Museum TikTok star, Tim Pearce, Assistant Curator of Mollusks hosts a talk on the influence of glacial history on modern species. Join Tim to discover his research and hear a couple of his famous snail jokes. For those who cannot make it in person, you can join through a Zoom call.
Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest
May 13-September 24, Phipps Conservatory
Join Phipps for their Summer Flower Show which takes you on an unforgettable safari. Find vibrant, exotic blooms surrounded by topiary animals like elephants, birds, sloths, and more. Who knows what interactive treasures you may find deep within this Jungle Quest.
Donizetti’s Anna Bolena
May 16 and 18, Charity Randall Theatre
Resonance Works brings to life the tragic opera, Anna Bolena. This historic performance follows Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour, both entangled with King Henry VIII, as Anne is sent to execution and Jane takes her place. Don’t miss the first time the first performance of this work in Pittsburgh in the last 25 years.
2025 First Choice Wine Festival
May 17, Pittsburgh Shrine Center
This 9th annual wine festival focuses on intricate wines and delicious food to match all in a relaxing atmosphere. Here you can check out local wineries, breweries, distilleries, bakers, cooks, and vendors as live music plays over your sampling.
Sounds of Steel: An A Cappella Tribute to Pittsburgh Artists
May 17, First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood
Celebrate the talent of Pittsburgh featuring Vocal Confluence, Pittsburgh’s only all-voice barbershop a cappella chorus. This program highlights those famous figures who grew up in the area like Fred Rogers, Billy Porter, Christina Aguilera, and many others. It all takes place in the beauty of the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo Courtesy of Phipps Conservatory
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