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Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Espolon Halloween Party at Five Iron Pittsburgh

Oct 29, 2021 - Nov 30, -0001 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come to Five Iron Golf for a night of BOOS, BREWS and BIRDIES! READ MORE

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Bucaneers

Aug 9, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
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Arts + Culture

From Slavery to Freedom Film Series

Nov 15, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a screening of the film “In Black and White,” a two-part movie that features the works and interviews with August Wilson and John Edgar Wideman. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Books in the 'Burgh

Nov 15, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join author Paula Reed Ward, author of the book “Death by Cyanide,” for a reading, discussion, and book signing in this part of the Books in the ‘Burgh literary series. READ MORE
Convention

THINC30: Explore a purpose-driven economy in Pittsburgh

Nov 15, 2017 | 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Hosted by Covestro LLC, the THINC30 Summit explores how the Pittsburgh region can adopt a purpose-driven approach to sustainable business development, public-private partnerships and social innovation by 2030. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Know the Show Before You Go - The Color Purple

Nov 15, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Join the Trust Arts Education Center on opening night of PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh performances. Get the inside scoop on the Broadway performances - you will appreciate the theater experience that much more. Admission to Know the Show Before You Go is free for all ticket holders and takes place one hour before show time. Refreshments will be served. Sit back, relax and get to know the show - before you go! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Jane Pauley

Nov 15, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Pauley is currently the anchor of CBS Sunday Morning and previously best known for her 13-year tenure on NBC’s Today, followed by 12 years as co-host of Dateline NBC. Her bestselling memoir Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue made public her diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and was followed by Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life. This Speakers Series event is available by subscription only and is sold out. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group

Nov 15, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Smithfield Critics meet at 12:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month. This month’s selection is: "All the Ugly and Wonderful Things" by Bryn Greenwood. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Story Time: Storytime Featuring Jenn Gooch

Nov 15, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the Children's Museum in the Theater for a special story time and live performance featuring Jenn Gooch. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Fourth Grade Schooltime - “Musicalympics”

Nov 14, 2017 - Nov 16, 2017 | 10:30 am - 10:30 am
Celebrate the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics through music with the Pittsburgh Symphony! Discover how athletes and musicians prepare for their big events. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Color Purple

Nov 14, 2017 - Nov 19, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. READ MORE
Entertainment

The Humans

Nov 9, 2017 - Dec 10, 2017
Brigid and Richard have moved into a shabby two-floor apartment in New York’s Chinatown just in time for Thanksgiving, and her family – mom, dad, sister and grandma – arrives from Scranton, PA to laugh, argue, and eat around the table. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Hiding in Plain Sight

Nov 9, 2017 - Nov 19, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 8:30 pm
“Hiding in Plain Sight,” a project by STUDIOGRUBER, is a pedal-powered pop-up movie theater. Visitors are invited to climb onto a bike and pedal in order to view unique short films, including several historic Pittsburgh-themed pieces. Dates and hours vary for this free project that is open to the public. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Tough Art

Oct 30, 2017 - Jan 21, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This annual innovative artist residency program challenges artists and audiences to rethink their ideas of interactive museum experiences in one of the toughest venues – a children’s museum. Participating artists learn how their artworks connect with visitors outside of the typical museum environment, and what it takes to create artwork that can sustain the rigors of a hands-on environment. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family

Destination Empathy

Oct 30, 2017 - Jan 22, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Explore empathy and kindness through animal-focused activities -- dance like a bee, enter the world of a virtual tiger, see the world through the eyes of a pigeon and more as you learn ways to respect and understand each other. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Xanadu

Oct 12, 2017 - Jan 7, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 2:00 pm
From the golden age of romantic comedies, legwarmers and Pac-Man…XANADU is a classic tale of boy meets girl – except that girl is actually Greek muse “Kira” sent from the heavens to Venice Beach, California to help struggling artist, Sonny, achieve his greatest dream – to open the first ROLLER DISCO READ MORE
Arts + Culture

On the Making of Steel Genesis: Sandra Gould Ford

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Silver Eye Center for Photography presents an exhibition LaToya Ruby Frazier at two separate locations: On the Making of Steel Genesis: Sandra Gould Ford at the August Wilson Center's BNY Mellon Gallery and The Notion of Family at Silver Eye's Penn Avenue gallery. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Bike the Burgh Tour

Jul 12, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Historical bike tour through various neighborhoods of the city, 3 hours long. Bring your own bike or rent. Please check daily schedule on website. READ MORE
Community,
Family

STORY TIME: Studio and Makeshop

Oct 4, 2017 - Dec 28, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for Studio and Makeshop time! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Running Tours

Sep 5, 2017 - Mar 3, 2018
Offering 5K running tours through 9 different Pittsburgh locations, Pittsburgh Running Tours is a great way to explore the city and get some exercise. READ MORE

Art of Facts - Uncovering Pittsburgh Stories Exhibition

Jul 22, 2017 - Jan 14, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Art of Facts exhibit creatively interprets the rich history of Western Pennsylvania and shares its compelling stories through the art of illustration. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Duquesne University Women's Guild Autumn Fundraiser

Nov 14, 2017 - Nov 15, 2017 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
The Duquesne University Women's Guild is sponsoring its annual Autumn fundraiser, at the Duquesne University Student Union. Numerous vendors including jewelry, fashion, cosmetics, skin care, fragrances, confections, home décor even presents for your pets! Special crafts and many other hand made items. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

The Factory

Nov 7, 2017 - Dec 29, 2017 | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Visitors of all ages and abilities are invited to explore some of Andy Warhol’s signature art-making techniques in The Andy Warhol Museum's underground studio The Factory. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

The Long Run

Oct 13, 2017 - Jan 28, 2018 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Long Run: painting out of time - is an exhibition of contemporary painting. Through cultural sampling, mathematical amalgamations, and hybridized abstraction - seven artists present a working duration that attempts to respond to the surface of things. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Macular

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm
For their upcoming group show at Wood Street Galleries, members of the Dutch art collective Macular have developed four kinetic light installations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The August Wilson Center presents Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self, a fine art photography exhibition by Deborah Willis, Ph.D. Through the exploration of two main themes, My Friends’ Closets and Street Views, Willis’ photos reconstruct an imagined past through images depicting its beauty, identity, and cultural memory. READ MORE
Community

Job Help with PA CareerLink

Jun 5, 2017 - Dec 20, 2017 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday come to the Downtown & Business Branch for help finding and applying to jobs. Get one-on-one help to create and updating a resume. Practice interview techniques, and learn how to grow your career. READ MORE

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