What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, Oct. 3-6? Find out here. Know of a cool event? Email us.Thursday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 6: Oktoberfest in Downtown PittsburghVarious timesMarket Square transforms into an authentic Bavarian village this weekend. On the Sixth Street Bridge, an illuminated 60-foot Ferris wheel will be surrounded by food vendors, activities and carnival games. Tickets.Thursday, Oct. 3: Bread + Puppet Theater at Falk Laboratory School7 p.m.Blending puppetry with political activism, one of the country’s most iconic theater troupes brings its brand new show to Oakland. Examining pressing contemporary issues such as genocide, “The Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus” presents a colorful spectacle of stilt dancers, “paper maché beasts,” a brass band and more. The Vermont troupe will share its free sourdough rye bread with aioli after the show. Tickets.Glass harp performer Brien Engel. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Glass Center.Friday, Oct. 4 & Saturday, Oct. 5: Grand Reopening Community Celebration at Pittsburgh Glass Center10 a.m.-9 p.m. & 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Pittsburgh Glass Center is swinging open the doors to its newly expanded HQ. Enjoy two free days of fiery fun throughout the $15 million renovation, which doubled the site’s capacity by adding 11,000 square feet, a third floor and an energy-efficient glass facade. Feel the heat of 2,100-degree experiences, explore the new exhibit and watch glass harp performances. Warm up by the fire making s’mores and pop into the playground space where glassblowers will show off their new equipment. Information.Friday, Oct. 4: World Affairs Council Soiree at The Gem on the Allegheny7-11 p.m.Celebrate the “multifaceted harmony” of our region’s global communities, while helping the World Affairs Council connect Pittsburgh to the planet. The sounds of the Innocenti Strings string quartet will welcome attendees while a musical collaboration featuring DJ FEMI, violinist Emmanuel and keyboardist Jason Kendall will keep the party going. The benefit bash includes a presentation of the 2024 Illuminate Awards and fun in the Duolingo Photo Booth and fusion bites crafted by Chef Julio Peraza and Love at First Bite. Tickets.“Young Hearts,” Anthony Schatteman, 2024. Film still courtesy of Reel Q.Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6: Reel Q Film Festival at The Warhol Museum, Row House Cinema and Harris TheaterVarious timesFor its 39th season, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ film festival brings queer stories to life via 14 full-length films and 30 shorts. More info. Tickets.Saturday, Oct. 5: Fall Flower Show: Rhythm and Blooms at Phipps9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Music and Mother Nature converge at the country’s longest-running fall flower show, where each room is inspired by a different genre of music. Tickets.Saturday, Oct. 5: Community Mutt Strut at the Great Lawn on the North Shore11 a.m.- 2 p.m.Strut your stuff with your furry BFF to support veterans, first responders and civilians in need. Debuting its new location along the North Shore, the event includes an AKC Fit Dog pet-friendly walk, a dog costume contest, music and a vendor area. Held during Suicide Prevention Month, the event benefits the life-saving mission of Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. Register.Photo courtesy of Carnegie Science Center.Saturday, Oct. 5: Celebrating Chinatown at Carnegie Science Center12-2 p.m.Be among the first to see the newest addition to the Miniature Railroad & Village when Carnegie Science Center unveils the new Chinatown Inn model. The public opening celebration is co-hosted by the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center and Win-Win Kung Fu Culture Center. Enjoy dynamic Lion dances, martial arts, hands-on activities and performances by the Jin Se Chinese Zither Group. Learn about Downtown Pittsburgh’s Chinese immigrant community that included markets, grocery stores and shops from the mid–19th to early 20th centuries between Second and Third Avenue. Information.Saturday, Oct. 5: Festival of Combustion at the Carrie Blast Furnaces1-9 p.m.The furnaces are no longer churning out steel, but the creative sparks are flying. Inspired by the site’s iron-making legacy, this year’s Festival of Combustion debuts new engagements and experiences from 50 collaborators. Tickets.Saturday, Oct. 5: Allentown Night Market on Warrington Avenue7-11 p.m.This eclectic open-air bazaar is the perfect place to pre-game Halloween. The night market shines a spotlight on Allentown’s “strange and unusual” side with 100 unique artisans and offbeat crafters, plus imaginative performances and local food purveyors. The four indoor and outdoor markets span the 800 block of Warrington Avenue. The night market is on our fall bucket list this year. Information.Photo courtesy of barebones productions.Saturday, Oct. 5: “Crocodile Fever” at the Barebones Black Box8 p.m.Be transported to the year 1989 in Northern Ireland, where “a farmhouse window smashes, and rebellious Fianna Devlin crashes back into the life of her pious sister Alannah.” Described as a “dark comedy set to a 1980s soundtrack, featuring gin and a chainsaw,” the play is directed by the company’s Artists Director, Patrick Jordan. For dinner before or after the show, the newly opened Braddock Public House is located next-door to the theater. Tickets.Title Town co-founders DJ Gordy G and DJ J. Malls. Photo courtesy of Credit to Chris Sprowls.Saturday, Oct. 5: Title Town 15th Anniversary at Spirit8 p.m.What began 15 years ago as an intimate scene in East Liberty has evolved into one of the country’s premier soul and funk revival events. Help Title Town’s co-founders DJs Gordy G and J. Malls celebrate their crystal anniversary. Groove with new friends to hand-selected 45 rpm rarities from regional soul scenes around the U.S., including rediscovered songs from the Burgh. Adding to the soul and funk vibes will be guest DJs Buscrates, Jarrett Tebbetts, Moemaw Naedon, Dini Daddy and Vamay, along with a dance contest and giveaways. Tickets.Saturday, Oct. 5: Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall8 p.m.“Labyrinth” fans can experience Jim Henson’s 1986 musical fantasy film in entirely new ways during this production. Watch the cult classic on a large HD cinema screen as a live band performs the soundtrack in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals. The 30-city North American tour stops in Pittsburgh for one night only so grab tickets now.Saturday, Oct. 5: Pittsburgh StepTrek on the South Side10 a.m.-2 p.m.Get fit while helping to preserve one of Pittsburgh’s most unique features — its 800 sets of city steps. Highlighting photography, history and neighborhood pride, the pay-what-you-can event organized by the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association includes maps and route narratives. Check-in begins at 10 a.m at South 28th and Sidney Streets in SouthSide Works. Tickets.PAAR’s 2023 Ink for Impact artists. Photo by Kevin Fisher.Sunday, Oct. 6: Ink for Impact at Spirit12-8 p.m.Get inked for an important cause with flash tattooing festivities benefitting Pittsburgh Action Against Rape. After its inaugural launch last year, the fundraiser is back with double the number of local tattoo artists. More than 30 artists from around Allegheny County will present catalogs of work that attendees can select from on-site, so it’s a great opportunity if you’re interested in getting ink for the first time. The event includes live music, refreshments and an artist market. Information.Find more things to do in Pittsburgh, including live music, outdoor recreation, farmers markets, movies and family activities.The post 15 things to do this weekend, from Oktoberfest Pittsburgh to the Festival of Combustion appeared first on NEXTpittsburgh.