This weekend marks the return of Southern Tier’s Pumpking, Spring Hill’s Fall Festival, ‘Axles, Alleys and Ales,’ Penn Brewery’s Oktoberfest and Kierra Darshell’s Saturday Brunch at James St. Gastropub & Speakeasy.

By: NSC Staff

Thursday, Sept. 21

Al Fresco Wine Party at The Priory

The Priory’s monthly wine pairings are back again. Music will be provided by Vince Lucente and host, Rob McCaughey will help guide guests through the quartet of pairings including a white Bordeaux (Chateau Roc Meynard), a Cru Beaujolais and a French Malbec as well as a blush Las Pedrix Costiere de Nimes. For more information on the event and to make a reservation visit The Priory’s event page.

Trivia at Allegheny City Brewing

Deutschtown’s ACB will be hosting another trivia night with emcee, Aaron DeLeo tonight 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There we’ll be plenty of prizes for winning teams and enjoy the recent launch of the brewery’s 1795 Stout. Visit the event’s FB page for more details, the link is below!

Today: 1795 Stout release. Chocolate aroma, espresso-style finish. Tomorrow, Trivia! https://t.co/Ugcb4W0lQtpic.twitter.com/5UV88OBWGd

— AlleghenyCityBrewing (@AlleghenyBrew) September 20, 2017

Tequila Cowboy One-Year Anniversary

The North Shore watering hole is celebrating their one-year anniversary with a bar-wide extravaganza. Hillbilly Way will be providing live music and multiple DJs will be spinning in Wanna B’s and Little Red Corvette bars. Doors open at 7 p.m. without a cover charge, for more information, visit the event page.

Friday, Sept. 22

Funky Miracle at Park House

Funky Miracle will headle a night of live music featuring the best of New Orleans and Southern funk. No cover and the music starts at 9 p.m., for more information visit the event’s FB page.

Penn Brewery Oktoberfest

The second and final weekend of Penn Brewery’s Oktoberfest kicks-off Friday at 5 p.m. and runs through until Sunday. Plenty of live music and delicious Bavarian grub will be on hand. Oktoberfest runs 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday nights and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. For more information on the event and the live music lineup, visit the Penn Brewery website.

Saturday, Sept. 23

Pumpking Fest at Southern Tier

Southern Tier Brewing Co. on the North Shore will be hosting their Pumpking Fest 11 a.m. to midnight. The festival will feature $5 drafts of their notorious seasonals Pumpking Imperial Ale and Warlock Imperial Stout. The all-day event is free to attend with giveaways all day, live music starts at 9 p.m. For more information visit the event’s FB page.

Alley, Axels, and Ales

Looking for some fancy local brews, hot rods, and a neighborhood shindig this weekend? Check out Allegheny West’s annual Alley, Axels, and Ales event. The event is a self-guided car show, where visitors can enjoy local breweries, food trucks and geek out over horsepower and classic automotive aesthetics. The event officially runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 850 Ridge Avenue (parking lot behind Babb Insurance) however, early birds can arrive at 9 a.m. for this year’s newest edition, Cars ‘n Coffee. Tickets are $30 at the door, for more information on the event and additional ticket prices visit the event page.

We’re Glad You Are Our Neighbor Picnic

Hosted by Northside Common Ministries the picnic offers residents a chance to come out and celebrate the diverse and eclectic communities that embody and make up the multiple Northside neighborhoods. The picnic will be held at Allegheny Commons West Park near Lake Elizabeth (behind the National Aviary), free food, music, and entertainment will be provided. For more information visit the event’s FB page.

Spring Garden Neighborhood Trail & Hike

Starting at 11 a.m. at Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse take a guided tour through the Spring Garden neighborhood and its historic district. After the tour guests can enjoy an after-party at the Barrelhouse with plenty of food, bourbon, and tunes. The tour runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the after party will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the event, tickets and the tour route visit the event page.

Kierra Darshell’s Drag Brunch at James Street Gastropub

Who doesn’t love a little Saturday brunch with a twist? Stop in at James Street Gastropub from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for live performances from Kierra Darshell, C.J. Mitchell, Michael W. Mann, and Taylor Swartz. Admittance is $10 at the door, $5 mimosas and bloody mary’s and food will be provided by James Street Gastropub. All ages are welcome, for more information on the brunch visit the event’s FB page.

Free concert at Johnny Angel’s Ginchy Stuff

Check out live performances from Get Hip Recording artists Zack Keim and Slim Forsythe from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The concert is free and both artists will be holding in-store album-signing sessions. For more information on the show and the artists visit the event’s FB page.

Sunday, Sept. 24

Spring Hill Fall Festival

The Spring Hill Civic League will be hosting the third annual Fall Festival at Waisenhaus Park 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Music, outdoor games and events will be accompanied by light refreshments, but attendees are encouraged to bring additional side dishes and desserts to help share in the celebration. For more information on the Festival visit the event’s FB page.

City Books Banned Book Reading

Join City Books in Allegheny West as they celebrate Banned Book Week (Sept. 24 – 30) with public readings of literature and text that help support the notion of freedom and artistic liberties. Readings will be from “The Diary of Anne Frank” and “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry” by Mildred Taylor along with other selections. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for more information on the event or how to participate in one of the readings visit the Read-Outs FB page.