Events
Events
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November 2017
Entertainment
Yonder Mountain String Band
Nov 3, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors Presented by PromoWest North Shore and Opus One READ MORE
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
READ MORE
Shopping
ALGO of Switzerland Spring/Summer 2017 Trunk Show
Nov 30, 2017 - Dec 2, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
ALGO of Switzerland Spring/Summer 2017 Trunk Show with Rep Nico Goetschel READ MORE
Community
Industrious Open House Happy Hour
Nov 30, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This Happy Hour will feature Monmade Makers Market, snacks from local establishments, complimentary beer and wine, and a tour of the space. *Please note that RSVP is required to attend this event that is free and open to the public. READ MORE
Community
Health Care Forum: Women's Health
Nov 30, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join nationally recognized women's health experts for a conversation on top issues affecting women including chronic disease, reproductive health, maternal and child health, hormones, nutrition, mental health and aging well. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Music 101: David Sogg, bassoon
Nov 29, 2017 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Music 101 is a series of free lunchtime lecture-recitals by musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, held 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Porter Simmons Regency Rooms at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Janet Jackson
Nov 29, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Janet Jackson will make a stop in Pittsburgh on her State of the World Tour READ MORE
Community
Evening with the Presidents
Nov 29, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Post-Gazette has assembled a distinguished panel of presidential biographers to discuss the presidency, the art form of the presidential biography--and how Donald J. Trump fits into the parade of 45 men who have occupied the nation's highest office. READ MORE
Entertainment
I Prevail Presents "Rage On The Stage Tour"
Nov 28, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Page to Screen - The Shack
Nov 28, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join the Carnegie Library for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
The American Spirit: An Evening with David McCullough
Nov 28, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Heinz History Center for a special evening event with America’s favorite historian and Pittsburgh native David McCullough. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
PSO @ City of Asylum: "Reimagining Creation"
Nov 27, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Acclaimed opera and theater Director Sam Helfrich joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for the third in a series of innovative collaborations bringing to life great musical masterpieces through a provocative and modern-day lens. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers
Nov 26, 2017 | 8:30 pm - 12:00 am
Support the Steelers as they play the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Nov 26, 2017 | 4:30 pm - 12:00 am
Here we go Steelers, Here we go!! PromoWest North Shore & WDVE Present The Official Tailgate Zone of the Pittsburgh Steelers READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
WPXI Holiday Parade
Nov 25, 2017 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
The WPXI Holiday parade will be held on Saturday, November 25th from 9-11am in downtown Pittsburgh. The Parade route proceeds down Liberty Avenue from 11th-6th. The parade features colorful floats, marching bands, balloons, Santa Claus, as well as national and local celebrities. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Mark Milovats 20th Annual Christmas Spectacular “Forever Christmas”
Nov 25, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The magic of the holiday season will shine bright as America’s Premier Showman/Entertainer/Singer, Mark Milovats, takes the stage with his world class 20th Annual Christmas Show Spectacular and his soaring powerful voice to the Byham Theater for an unforgettable night of singing and dancing. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Dandy Andy: Warhol's Queer History Tour
Nov 25, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join artist educators for Dandy Andy, a monthly tour that focuses on Warhol’s queer history. While his sexuality is frequently suppressed or debated, Warhol was a gay man who had several partners throughout his life. READ MORE
Community,
Shopping
Small Business Saturday
Nov 25, 2017 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Shop Small! As a Neighborhood Champion, The PDP will promote Downtown’s small businesses through American Express’s Small Business Saturday taking place on November 25 (the day after Black Friday). On Small Business Saturday, the PDP will have a table at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ in Market Square starting at 11:00 a.m. where Shop Small swag will be handed out to shoppers. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Miami Hurricanes
Nov 24, 2017
Support the Pittsburgh Panthers as they take on the Miami Hurricanes at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Nov 24, 2017
The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation featuring all of your favorite characters and classic Vince Guaraldi score. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they rehearse a play, save a tree and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. READ MORE
Entertainment
Vienna & Violin Virtuosity
Nov 24, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017
Dazzling young virtuoso Noa Wildschut, only 16 years old, joins the Pittsburgh Symphony for Thanksgiving weekend, performing two showpieces for violin, Ravel’s Tzigane and Chausson’s Poème. READ MORE
Community
Model Cleaners Pitt vs Miami Coat Donation
Nov 24, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Model Cleaners will be collecting coats to donate for our 2017 Coats for kids promotion. They want to donate 10,000 coats to children in need before winter. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks
Nov 22, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Nightlife
Thanksgiving Eve at Howl at the Moon
Nov 22, 2017 - Nov 23, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 2:00 am
When you're not eating turkey and shopping, you should be dancing! Celebrate the long holiday weekend with some live music, dancing and drinks. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Abby Gross
Nov 21, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Abby Gross will perform at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square in this concert that is free and open to the public. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Craft Beer School: Meet the Brewery - Bells
Nov 21, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Meet Bells Brewery's Field Quality Specialist and learn about their 'new' brewery and evaluating beer. Class includes light appetizer fare provided by Chef Asa Martin, four beer samples Q&A Session, and great door prizes. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
The Reel Story - The Last Word
Nov 21, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join the Carnegie Library for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. READ MORE
Entertainment
Motown the Musical
Nov 21, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017
It began as one man's story… became everyone's music… and is now Broadway's musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Friendsgiving Week
Nov 20, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for a week chockfull of activities honoring the special and everlasting bond of friendship. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 18, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Nightlife
Pittsburgh's Electro Swing Soireé
Nov 18, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Experience a night of classic cocktails, retro performers, great conversation, dancing, and live Electro Swing music. A night that synthesizes classic with contemporary, that fuses the sounds of the first Great Depression with the cutting-edge technology of the second. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Maria Caruso's Messiah
Nov 18, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate light and love through Maria Caruso’s classic ballet The Messiah. With READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Beach Boys
Nov 18, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America's musical history. The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to fans around the world. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Treasures in the Archives
Nov 18, 2017 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join the History Center for their fourth annual Treasures in the Archives, a special public program that will celebrate and explore a selection of these stories preserved in their collections. Members of the Detre Library & Archives team will share their own personal insights and professional reflections on their work with these materials. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Mascot Skate
Nov 18, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Celebrate the season with more than 30 area mascots at the region’s biggest family holiday skating party! READ MORE
Community
City Hall Holiday Tours
Nov 18, 2017 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
In honor of the building's 100th Anniversary, the City of Pittsburgh is proud to open the doors of the historic City-County Building to the public, allowing a unique behind the scenes look at the seat of Pittsburgh's government when decorated in its holiday best! Visitors are invited to stop by on Comcast Light Up Night, Friday, November 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday November 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Hoodie Allen at Stage AE
Nov 17, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors READ MORE
Entertainment
Improv Pop-Up Night
Nov 16, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Ever watch Whose Line Is It Anyway and wonder how they do it? Maybe you've been to a show at Arcade and thought "That looks like fun!" Well, now you can try out improv comedy without making a commitment to a 8-week class! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans
Nov 16, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Support the Pittsburgh Steelers as they play the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate presented by Miller Lite
Nov 16, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 am
Here we go Steelers, Here we go!! PromoWest North Shore & WDVE Present The Official Tailgate Zone of the Pittsburgh Steelers READ MORE
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
Family
Sensory Friendly Afternoon at the Children's Museum
Nov 14, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment at the Children's Museum! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 14, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena! 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
Tubby Daniels
Nov 14, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tubby Daniels performs at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square at this free show that is open to the public, 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
Community
Downtown Mix and Mingle
Nov 14, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hosted at one of Pittsburgh's great restaurants, this event is an excellent opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the Executive MBA Worldwide and Executive MBA in Healthcare programs offered at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Page to Screen - The Sense of an Ending
Nov 14, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join the Carnegie Library for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Lucie Arnaz
Nov 13, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Lucie Arnaz has had an extremely diversified career spanning over forty-five years in show business. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
PJ MASKS LIVE!
Nov 13, 2017 - Nov 14, 2017
PJ MASKS LIVE: is a super-heroic, brand new live show, featuring the heroic trio from your favorite series: The PJ MASKS! READ MORE
Entertainment
Animals As Leaders/Periphery - The Convergence Tour
Nov 12, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
This show is indoors Presented by PromoWest North Shore and Opus One Periphery READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Trash Test Dummies
Nov 12, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Trash Test Dummies are skilled circus performers that can trash talk with the best of them, showcasing a stunning array of jaw-dropping acrobatics, juggling and stunt work. These dexterous dummies take the audience on a journey into their playful imagination, inviting them to take a fresh look at the humble household trashcan. Winners of the best children's presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2015, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Penguin Painting
Nov 12, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The National Aviary's talented African Penguins paint with their feet, giving guests a chance to take home an artistic masterpiece in our Penguin Painting program! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Kaufmann's Department Store History Book Launch Party
Nov 12, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meet authors Melanie Linn Gutowski and WQED's Rick Sebak under the Kaufmann's clock for a book release party celebrating the first-ever pictorial history of Kaufmann's Department Store from Arcadia Publishing. READ MORE
Community
Veterans Day Flag Ceremony
Nov 11, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Join the History Center this Veterans Day as they honor those who have served our country. Museum visitors will join local veterans in the unfurling of a 36-foot American flag. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pointe in Time: West Side Story Gala
Nov 11, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 1:00 am
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s 2017-2018 season finale performance of West Side Story Suite celebrates the 100th birthdays of Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, whose game-changing Broadway collaboration remains as relevant today as it was in 1957. We are thrilled to set the mood for an energetic evening with the theme Pointe in Time: West Side Story Suite. READ MORE
Shopping
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Eleventy Selling Day
Nov 11, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Eleventy Selling Day with Geoff Schneiderman READ MORE
Shopping
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Lafayette Resort Trunk Show
Nov 11, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Lafayette Resort Trunk Show with Rep Angela Koster READ MORE
Community
Arthur J. Rooney Courage House Luncheon
Nov 11, 2017 | 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Arthur J. Rooney Sr. Courage House Luncheon On Tues., Nov. 7, join Holy Family Institute and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field for the 25th annual Arthur J. Rooney Sr. Courage House Luncheon, which honors an Institute alum and a Steelers player who have demonstrated extraordinary courage in overcoming challenges in their lives. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Gratitude Trees Workshop
Nov 11, 2017 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Work with family or friends or individually as you craft a sculptural gratitude tree using natural and recycled materials, as well as a variety of art-making tools and techniques. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Living History Demonstrations
Nov 11, 2017 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Fort Pitt Museum, part of the Heinz History Center’s museum system, will present living history demonstrations in Point State Park as part of the Steel City Salutes the Troops event, which will commence following the Veteran’s Day Parade. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Mosaic Workshop
Nov 11, 2017 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn a variety of techniques to create your own beautiful mosaic. Bring your hammer, work gloves, and a snack. We'll provide the rest! READ MORE
Community
Welcome, Neighbor! Dinners
Nov 11, 2017
On Saturday, November 11th, hundreds of Pittsburghers will get together at dinner tables across the region to share a meal and get to know their neighbors better. The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh inviting you to be among them. READ MORE
Entertainment
Sound Series: Matthew Shipp Trio with special guest Thoth Trio
Nov 10, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Warhol welcomes back the forward-thinking and iconoclastic jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, with his trio featuring Michael Bisio on bass and Newman Taylor Baker on drums. For over three decades, since getting his start in the early 1990s with David S. Ware Quartet, Shipp has been a pioneer in the New York City experimental jazz scene along with composers such as John Zorn and William Parker. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Yahweh RYSE presents I.D. me
Nov 10, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Daily we deal with social media, sibling rivalry, childhood labels, unforgiven mistakes and even...traditions. In a world full of filters and perceptions, how can we discover who we really are...in Christ? Join the youth of the City of Pittsburgh as they expose and break through some of the various barriers that keep them from truly finding their identity in Christ. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Bernstein Centennial Celebration
Nov 10, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of an American icon–Leonard Bernstein. Hear your favorite musical treasures from Bernstein’s Candide, On the Town and West Side Story, plus music that influenced Bernstein from Copland, Sondheim and Jerome Kern. With two star vocalists direct from Broadway, “Tonight, won’t be just any night!” READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Kyle Abraham / Abraham.In.Motion
Nov 10, 2017 - Nov 11, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 8:00 am
Pittsburgh native and MacArthur “genius” Kyle Abraham returns home to present a trio of work that draws inspiration from jazz and hip-hop to focus on racial injustice. Born into hip-hop culture in the late ‘70s and raised with an artistic upbringing including classical cello, piano, and the visual arts, his work approaches movement as a way to deeply delve into personal identity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Live Music: Lee Robinson
Nov 10, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Enjoy live jazz music throughout the museum by saxophonist, Lee Robinson. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Pittsburgh Photography Market
Nov 10, 2017 | 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
The market will feature photographic prints, cards, magnets, and many other great gifts from several local photographers. 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
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels
Nov 9, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Panthers as they take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Shopping
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Rodd & Gunn Special Event
Nov 9, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Rodd & Gunn Special Event with Rep Lino Puccio READ MORE
Arts + Culture
RAW Pittsburgh presents SAVOR
Nov 9, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
This one-night arts festival features: music, hair, makeup, fashion, performance, photography, visual art, and accessories. READ MORE
Community
Mister Rogers Sweater Drive Kick Off
Nov 9, 2017 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join special guest Mr. McFeely and the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh to kick-off the annual Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive! Bring your new or gently used sweaters November 9 through December 15 and share that feeling of warmth with your neighbors in need. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Kristallnacht Commemoration - From Berlin to Pittsburgh: One Family’s Story
Nov 9, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives present a program in commemoration of Kristallnacht, the November Pogrom that swept across Germany on November 9 and 10, 1938, destroying synagogues and Jewish-owned property. 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
Community
Luncheon with Ambassador Thomas Pickering
Nov 8, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh for a luncheon with Ambassador Thomas Pickering at the Duquesne Club. READ MORE
Community
Second Wednesday Meditation Group
Nov 8, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just a beginner, join the CLP-Downtown for a meditation practice session. Each session features an audio guided meditation followed by silent meditation. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Tiny Tots - The Music in George’s Head
Nov 8, 2017 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a symphonic reading of The Music in George’s Head: George Gershwin Creates Rhapsody in Blue by Suzanne Slade with illustrations by Stacy Innerst. The orchestra will perform this well-known music portraying George Gershwin’s creative process as the book is read aloud and the gorgeous illustrations are projected above the stage. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans
Nov 8, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans featuring Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Hop Into History: Heinz’s Kitchen
Nov 8, 2017 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join the Heinz History Center in our kitchen to make recipes inspired by Heinz food! Hop into a fun exploration of the past as we play and explore together in this hands-on session designed for 2 – 5-year-olds and their caregivers. READ MORE
Community
Pittsburgh 2025
Nov 8, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
With innovation and technology rapidly influencing Pittsburgh's trajectory, what will the city look like in 2025? READ MORE
Community
Racial Justice Awards Luncheon
Nov 8, 2017 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Each year, the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh pauses to honor remarkable women, men, youth, and organizations who have demonstrated a significant commitment to addressing issues of racial justice, equity, and inclusion throughout greater Pittsburgh communities. READ MORE
Entertainment
Macklemore
Nov 7, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors “Macklemore has partnered with Plus1 so that $1 from every ticket goes to advance racial and social justice through the M&RL Equity Fund”. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Dr. Nelson Harrison
Nov 7, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra, Dr. Nelson Harrison is a musician, composer and avid jazz historian. Harrison has played with Kenny Clarke, Billy Eckstine, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Jay McShann, Slide Hampton and recorded with Walt Harper and Nathan Davis. He has composed more than 400 original compositions, including movie scores and soundtracks. Dr. Harrison invented the instrument, the Trombetto, has written many articles on Pittsburgh’s jazz history and is currently writing a book. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Kirk Franklin & Ledisi
Nov 7, 2017
Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin and R&B powerhouse Ledisi have teamed up to co-headline “The Rebel, The Soul & The Saint Tour.” READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Page to Screen - The Circle
Nov 7, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join the Carnegie Library for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST, MAVIS STAPLES
Nov 6, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Bob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of fifty years now. That’s pretty remarkable. What is more impressive is that Dylan has remained not only active for almost all of that period, but controversial. READ MORE
Entertainment
Miss Tri-State All-Star Pageant
Nov 5, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday, November 5, 2017, Kierra Darshell presents the 25th Anniversary of Miss Tri-State All-Star Celebration "End of an Era in Pittsburgh DRAG Pageantry"! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Nick Offerman: Full Bush
Nov 5, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Humorist Nick Offerman returns with a collection of his sawdusty musings on survival in the wild, living with enthusiasm, and most importantly, the cultivation of fulsome body hair. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Capitol Steps
Nov 5, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
The Capitol Steps have elevated political satire to an art form. Before The Daily Show, Full Frontal, and The Colbert Report, this Washington, DC-based comedy troupe gave audience laugh cramps with their bipartisan lampooning. READ MORE
Community,
Family
2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Nov 4, 2017 | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take the first step to a world without Alzheimer's. This walk benefits the Alzheimer's Association. READ MORE
Entertainment
Sound Series: SQÜRL featuring Jim Jarmusch & Carter Logan: Four Films by Man Ray
Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Warhol welcomes SQÜRL, featuring the iconic independent filmmaker and musician Jim Jarmusch and producer/composer Carter Logan. READ MORE
Community
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh Red Shoe Ball Gala
Nov 4, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The 2017 Red Shoe Ball features a Celebrate the Night in Black & White theme. Join over 400 guests in celebrating the mission and families of the Ronald McDonald House. With an elaborate silent auction and Sponsor a Family appeal, the hope is to raise $100,000 in support of the families of seriously ill children staying at the House! READ MORE
Community
Designing Project Based Learning Through Arts Integration: Performing Arts
Nov 4, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 am
In this performance-based workshop, participants will work with everyday objects and repurposed materials to engineer giant puppets inspired by movement found in the natural world in order to promote deep learning through Project Based Learning plans that span the STEM fields. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
The Marriage of Figaro
Nov 4, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most popular comic operas of all time. Filled with amusing cases of mistaken identity and romantic subterfuge, plus music by a Mozart at the height of his powers, The Marriage of Figaro has stood the test of time for centuries. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
4 x 4: Ephemeral Architectures
Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Formed by world-renowned jugglers Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala, Gandini Juggling is at the vanguard of contemporary circus, reinventing and reinvigorating juggling for the 21st Century. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
The CCO's Next Generation Gala
Nov 3, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Next Generation Gala is the CCO’s annual fundraiser supporting the mission of transforming college students to transform the world. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Crafts & Drafts: Poetic Wax
Nov 3, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Students will explore color, texture and depth on wood panels and paint or print with melted crayons to create rust belt landscapes or embed vintage imagery. READ MORE
Entertainment
WordPlay at Bricolage
Nov 3, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
With brazen honesty and creativity, actors, comedy writers, and everyday people read their own stories while our DJ spins a real-time soundtrack using anything from Brahms to Beyoncé. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Grand Opening of Arcade Comedy Theater
Nov 3, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It's the official grand opening weekend for Arcade Comedy Theater, happening Friday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4th. They've got six shows packed with local performers and some very special guests. On top of that, their new home at 943 Liberty Ave will be ready to be filled with laughter, including a brand new downstairs performance space. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Honeck Conducts Mozart and Schubert
Nov 3, 2017 - Nov 5, 2017
Experience “the Pittsburgh Sound” with a program of Viennese classics conducted by music director Manfred Honeck! READ MORE
Shopping
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Stizzoli Spring/Summer 2018 Trunk Show
Nov 2, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Stizzoli Spring/Summer 2018 Trunk Show with Rep Lino Puccio here Nov. 2-3 READ MORE
Entertainment
Disney On Ice: Frozen
Nov 2, 2017 - Nov 5, 2017
Discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before at Disney On Ice presents Frozen! Dazzling ice skating, special effects and unforgettable music will magically transport you to wintry Arendelle. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
World Premiere of “Wendell G. Freeland: A Silent Soldier”
Nov 2, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the African American Program at the Heinz History Center for a light reception and the world premiere of the NOMMO Productions film, “Wendell G. Freeland: A Silent Soldier.” This documentary tells the story of a complex and courageous African American man whose long career helped shape an era of historic change READ MORE
Community,
Convention
YouthPlaces 5th College and Career Fair
Nov 2, 2017 | 4:30 am - 8:00 pm
Youth Places will be hosting their 5th annual college and career fair. Schools from all over the country will be in attendance, and local career service organizations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife
Wednesday Wine Flights: Eastern Mediterranean Wine
Nov 1, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Surprisingly interesting wines abound in Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Bulgaria and Georgia. This event will focus on four wines from a variety of regions in the Eastern Mediterranean. READ MORE
Community
Light Literary Lunch Club: A Short Story Discussion Group
Nov 1, 2017
“In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried,” by Amy Hempel. Love literature, but don’t have much time? Bring a lunch and join the CLP-Downtown at noon on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a short story. Light refreshments are provided. This month’s story is Amy Hempel’s “In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried.” Stop by the library to request a copy or find it online here! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pittsburgh Speaker Series - Jeffrey Toobin
Nov 1, 2017 | 8:00 am - 12:00 am
Best known for his books on the inner workings of the Supreme Court, The Oath and The Nine,Toobin began his career first clerking for a federal judge and then as an associate counsel to Lawrence Walsh during the Iran- Contra affair and Oliver North’s criminal trial. READ MORE
Community
Energy's Impact on Culture and the Future
Nov 1, 2017 | 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Hear from energy experts who ask "what if?" questions to predict the future of energy and explore ideas to decarbonize our world in ways that address climate change, economic growth and human well-being. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Día de los Muertos
Nov 1, 2017 - Nov 2, 2017 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that aims to remember and celebrate ancestors and loved ones we've lost. Come to the Studio for the annual sugar-skull making! 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,
Entertainment
Bubble Boy: The Musical
Sep 22, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001
Arcade Comedy Theater presents its first ever musical! READ MORE
Family,
Festival
Photos with Santa and His Penguin Helper!
Nov 25, 2017 - Dec 16, 2017 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Get your wish list and cameras ready... Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND a penguin! READ MORE
Community,
Family
Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Nov 18, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017 | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Get into the holiday spirit and experience downtown in a whole new way during a complimentary horse drawn carriage ride through Market Square. 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,
Entertainment
JazzLive
Nov 7, 2017 - Dec 26, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
JazzLive is a year-round FREE live jazz series taking place at the Backstage Bar, Cabaret at Theater Square, and Katz Plaza. Open to the public, this popular Pittsburgh Cultural Trust music series showcases some of the region's finest jazz musicians every Tuesday from 5pm - 8pm in the heart of the Cultural District. 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,
Community
NaNoWriMo- National Novel Writing Month
Nov 4, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017 | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
CLP- Downtown & Business will open its doors to writers participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) throughout November. Coffee and snacks will be provided to aid your inspiration. Come in just to write or meet and share your ideas with other authors. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
The Factory
Nov 4, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 12:00 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,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
52 Up Close
Nov 3, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Local illusionist Lee Terbosic has started a residency at Hotel Monaco with his intimate, modern magic show 52 Up Close. Performances run every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Live Music Saturdays at Backstage Bar
Oct 28, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come to the Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar to take advantage of the full bar and dinner menu as you enjoy the free, live music every Friday/Saturday from 5pm-7:30pm! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Live Music Fridays at Backstage Bar
Oct 27, 2017 - Dec 22, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come to the Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar to take advantage of the full bar and dinner menu as you enjoy the free, live music every Friday/Saturday from 5pm-7:30pm! 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
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,
Entertainment
Teen Time at the Carnegie Library Downtown & Business Branch
Sep 14, 2017 - Dec 21, 2017 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
The Library is THE place to be in the afternoon. If you’re into cool art projects, epic games, music, food and just chilling out – come kick it at Teen Time held Monday and Thursdays! Thursdays at Teen Time we’ll be hanging out in the Meeting Room with video and board games, music, and other fun activities. Stop by to join us and enjoy a few after school snacks too. READ MORE
Entertainment
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Jul 8, 2017 - Jan 1, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic plated dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect! The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show performs on Saturday nights. READ MORE
Nightlife
Roger Humphries Jam Session
Jun 22, 2017 - Dec 28, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Thursday the legendary drummer Roger Humphries hosts his incredible jam session. Joining him every week is Max Leake, Dwayne Dolphin, Lou Stellute & Ron Horton. Please bring your instrument along if you would like to sit it with all of these heavy hitters. 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
Community
Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour
May 12, 2017 - Nov 11, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Haunted Pittsburgh on a spine-tingling walking tour through one of America's most haunted neighborhoods every Friday and Saturday through early November. READ MORE
Nightlife
Salsa Fridays
May 12, 2017 - Apr 26, 2018 | 10:00 pm - 1:30 am
Salsa Fridays is a social dancing event that takes place at the Cabaret at Theater Square, downtown Pittsburgh. Beginners and advanced welcome. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Pittsburgh Improv Jam
Feb 2, 2017 - Dec 28, 2017 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Pittsburgh Improv Jam takes place every Thursday and is a night of spontaneous, comedic scenes inspired by audience suggestions and performed by experienced improvisers. READ MORE
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