UCF vs. Pitt at Acrisure Stadium; Lebanese Food Fest at Our Lady of Victory; Pittsburgh Taco Fest at 3 Crossings (Sat., 9/12/26)

September 10, 2026/Rick Handler

Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel prepares to unleash a long bomb in last year's game against North Carolina State. (Photo by Joseph Lassi.) — Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel prepares to unleash a long bomb in last year’s game against North Carolina State. (Photo by Joseph Lassi.)

1) The Pitt Panthers opened the season last week against Miami (Ohio) in a big way. Mason Heintschel set an ACC record with seven touchdown passes. This game against UCF will be played at Acrisure Stadium at 3:30 p.m. Next Thursday night’s game will also be at home with a match up against Syracuse at 7:30 p.m. 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Shore.

2) There’s a fantastic food festival continuing today (It began on Friday). It’s the annual Our Lady of Victory Maronite Christian Lebanese Food Festival in Beechview. Food offerings include: Lebanese chicken, grilled lamb kabobs, spinach pies, kufta, baked and raw kibbeh, stuffed grape leaves, lubiah and rice, hummus, and baklava. Dine in or take out. Live music every evening. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 1000 Tropical Ave.

3) Are you a big taco fan? Then today is your day! Head on down to the Pittsburgh Taco Festival in the Strip District. The event features over 25 food trucks, Latin music, salsa dancing, bars and more. 12:30 to 7 p.m. 3 Crossings, 2865 Railroad St., Strip District.