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Entertainment,
Holidays,
Tours

New Year's Eve Hors D'ouevres Dance Cruise & Tour

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
Ring in the New Year on a Pittsburgh Three Rivers Cruise READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Tours

New Year's Eve Dance Cruise

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
Kiss This Year Goodbye with a NYE Riverboat Cruise in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Holidays,
Tours

New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise & Tour

Dec 31, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Begin your New Year’s Eve Celebration aboard our early evening riverboat dinner & tour! Featuring our delicious New Year’s Eve Buffet, DJ entertainment, a Glass of Champagne and our festive Pittsburgh Skyline lit up for the start of the New Year! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife

New Year's Eve Red Carpet Soiree at City Works

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Step into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as we roll out the red carpet to bid farewell to the year in style. Join us for the most glamorous New Year's Eve celebration in town. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife

New Year's Eve 2024 at Howl at the Moon

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Join us as the clock strikes twelve on Sunday, December 31st to kiss 2023 goodbye! READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife

NYE 2024 at Penn Society

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 3:30 am
Secure your spot at Downtowns most exclusive spot for NYE 2024 READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes

New Year's Eve Celebration!

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:30 pm - 2:00 am
What could be better than dancing the night away on New Year's Eve? READ MORE

Penguins vs. Islanders

Dec 31, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Outdoor

Highmark First Night

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 12:30 am
Ring in the New Year at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh — free and open to everyone! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Knights of the Arcade: D&D Holiday Special

Dec 30, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show READ MORE
Entertainment

Well Known Strangers: Coulda Woulda Shoulda

Dec 30, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Coulda kissed your crush after the New Year’s countdown? Woulda stuck with your New Year’s resolution? Shoulda joined that road trip to watch the ball drop in Times Square? READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Blues

Dec 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Dec 29, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023
Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Select Start Live

Dec 29, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
It’s the last Friday of the year and Select Start is going all out. READ MORE
Entertainment

Mini Dungeon's Merry-Go-Round

Dec 29, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Mini Dungeon and all their friends on the Merry Go Round. READ MORE
Entertainment

Hot Dog Accessories

Dec 29, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An improv variety show featuring the local comedy troupe Hot Dog Accessories along with special guest musician James Jamison. READ MORE
Holidays

Holiday Late Nights

Dec 29, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore tropical immersive habitats after dark, where beautiful birds roost in lush tree canopies. Take in holiday décor while taking part in family-friendly activities. Enjoy festive nightly programming. READ MORE
Music

Nathan Henry

Dec 29, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Nathan Henry at Revel READ MORE
Entertainment

Pittsburgh Improv Jam w Well Known Strangers

Dec 28, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join the Well Known Strangers as they host the Pittsburgh Improv Jam, a now-monthly jam presented at the Arcade Comedy Theater and open to all performers! READ MORE
Holidays

Holiday Late Nights

Dec 28, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore tropical immersive habitats after dark, where beautiful birds roost in lush tree canopies. Take in holiday décor while taking part in family-friendly activities. Enjoy festive nightly programming. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Tours

Princess Holiday Ball Cruise & Tour

Dec 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Celebrate the Holidays with the “Coolest” Princesses in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes

Holiday Camps

Dec 27, 2023 - Dec 29, 2023
Explore the universe, traverse distant galaxies, become a Lego engineer, build robots and complete a Mission to Mars! READ MORE
Holidays

Holiday Late Nights

Dec 27, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore tropical immersive habitats after dark, where beautiful birds roost in lush tree canopies. Take in holiday décor while taking part in family-friendly activities. Enjoy festive nightly programming. READ MORE
Community,
Holidays,
Sports + Recreation

AHN Sports Medicine Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic

Dec 27, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
READ MORE
Free event,
Music

Dwayne Dolphin Fo'tet

Dec 26, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Local jazz stand-out Dwayne Dolphin is a mainstay in the jazz scene, working with Pittsburgh greats such as Roger Humphries, Pete Henderson, and Carl Arter. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Harlem Globetrotters

Dec 26, 2023
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Holidays

Season's Greetings Saturdays

Dec 23, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE
Film & Movies

May December

Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024
After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly perfect suburban life. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Choir Consequences

Dec 23, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Choir Consequences is a Pittsburgh-based musical improv team, specializing in Broadway-style musical performances. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays

The Christmas Eve Eve Comedy Show

Dec 23, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Don Arner presents: Christmas Eve-Eve standup showcase! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Steelers Tailgate

Dec 23, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Holidays

Ralphie's Roundup

Dec 23, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for our free family holiday party in the lobby of the O'Reilly Theater after the final matinee performance of A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE PLAY, featuring cookies, music, games, and entertainment hosted by Miss Cassidy Creates. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Dec 23, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Film & Movies

Society of the Snow

Dec 22, 2023 - Jan 4, 2024
Returning to Spanish language cinema for the first time since his acclaimed debut THE ORPHANAGE, J.A. Bayona (THE IMPOSSIBLE, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM) brings breathless thrills and emotional gravitas to the tragic, true story of Uruguayan Flight 571. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Aaron Kleiber & Friends Stand-Up Showcase

Dec 22, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come and hang with comedian Aaron Kleiber for a special holiday stand-up showcase. READ MORE
Entertainment

Comedy Royale

Dec 22, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A knock-down, drag-out improv competition READ MORE
Entertainment

Stand-Up Get Down

Dec 22, 2023
Standup Getdown is ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ for standup comedians! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

The Terrible Tour

Dec 22, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
HERE WE GO… Grab those towels, some cold IC Lights, and wear that black 'n gold because this is the only comedy sightseeing experience for Steeler Nation! READ MORE
Music

John Charney

Dec 22, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
John Charney at Revel READ MORE
Entertainment

Lucky Draw

Dec 21, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents “Lucky Draw," an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music

Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert

Dec 21, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Celebration with special guest Ann Hampton Callaway is a live melding of two of MCG Jazz’ holiday recordings: The Hope of Christmas and Joyful Jazz. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Hurricanes

Dec 21, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Free event,
Music

George Jones New View Quartet

Dec 19, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A self-taught percussionist, George Jones has been a mainstay on the Pittsburgh music scene for over 30 years and is recognized as the finest conga player in the area. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music

Holiday Brass Spectacular

Dec 19, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The virtuosic brass section of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is renowned for its brilliance, refinement and incredible power. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Christmas from Notre Dame

Dec 18, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The University of Notre Dame Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra will present their holiday program Christmas From Notre Dame on tour for the first time READ MORE

Tour Your Future

Dec 18, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Want to know what it takes to make your favorite science museum successfully operate? Join us at Carnegie Science Center to learn about the different careers that help run our museum. READ MORE
Free event,
Tours

Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum

Dec 18, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Wild

Dec 18, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Film & Movies

The Red Shoes

Dec 17, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Red Shoes, the singular fantasia from Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, is cinema’s quintessential backstage drama, as well as one of the most glorious Technicolor feasts ever concocted for the screen. READ MORE
Holidays,
Sports + Recreation

US Cheer Productions - Holiday Extravaganza Cheer and Dance Championships 2023

Dec 17, 2023
Cheerleading teams will compete at the Holiday Extravaganza Championships in Pittsburgh. Register now! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Holidays

The Nutcracker Sensory-Friendly

Dec 17, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Celebrate the most delightful time of year with the sweetest of holiday traditions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. READ MORE
Holidays

Season's Greetings Saturdays

Dec 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife

The Grinch Cabaret

Dec 16, 2023 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Grinch is sick of all this holiday cheer! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Jerome &: Else Collective, Derek Minto, & more!

Dec 16, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Theres “Yes &” and then there’s “Jerome &” – sketch comedy, stand-up, live music, and you! READ MORE
Entertainment

What's Your Sign?

Dec 16, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pittsburgh’s only astrology-themed comedy show – What’s Your Sign? is back for the Winter Solstice! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show

Dec 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays

AWCommunity Day: Holiday Edition

Dec 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
It’s holiday time and we invite all families to come to our Holiday Community Day at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays

Matt Light's Ugly Sweater Party

Dec 16, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Matt Light’s 3rd annual Ugly Sweater Party Comedy Show! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays

Play it Forward Toy Drive

Dec 16, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
There’s not a better way to kick off the Holiday Season than a generous donation of your toys. Join Play it Forward Pittsburgh in bringing joy and hope for kids and families in need. READ MORE
Holidays,
Music

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Dec 16, 2023
The Ghosts of Christmas Eve READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music

Sensory Friendly Concert: Holiday Pops

Dec 16, 2023 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Get in the holiday spirit with the entire family, in a judgment-free environment that is welcoming to all, especially those with sensory sensitivities and those on the autism spectrum. READ MORE
Film & Movies

Museum of the Revolution (2021)

Dec 15, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Inside the remnants of an abandoned utopian project, a young life persists in the form of a fierce little girl. As the city around her transforms, so looms an end to childhood dreams. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Comedian Kieron Harrell

Dec 15, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Kieron Harrell is a Chicago comedian who was born and raised in Ohio, but like anyone trying to succeed in life, he first had to leave Ohio. READ MORE
Entertainment

Bracket Night

Dec 15, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bracket Night @ Arcade returns for a monthly, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST STUFF. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events

Lit Fridays

Dec 15, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Licensed therapist, Crystal Joseph, joins LIT Friday for a conversation about her latest publication, her practice, and best tips to keep your mental health on track during the holidays and times of crisis. READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY

Dec 15, 2023 | 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
IT’S TIME FOR A NU KIND OF 90’S / 00’S DJ NIGHT! READ MORE
Entertainment

House Team Hot Spot

Dec 15, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. READ MORE
Music

Jay Wiley

Dec 15, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Jay Wiley at Revel READ MORE
Holidays,
Music

Sing! An Irish Christmas

Dec 14, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Ireland's own Keith & Kristyn Getty, known for modern hymns and carols such as In Christ Alone, for their annual tour of Sing! An Irish Christmas. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Workshops & Classes

Library Lounge: Gaming

Dec 14, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us for a fun and engaging social program. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays

Black Nativity 30th Anniversary Celebration

Dec 14, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of joy and celebration as we mark the 30th anniversary of Black Nativity! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music

96.1 KISS Holiday Party Featuring LANY

Dec 14, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Patrick Martin READ MORE
Entertainment

Hot Jam w Ricky Romance

Dec 14, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Hop up and play with Ricky Romance READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Workshops & Classes

Drag & Draw

Dec 14, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us for a night of drag, music, and creativity. READ MORE
Holidays,
Music

Straight No Chaser - Sleighin' It Tour

Dec 12, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. READ MORE
Free event,
Music

Lynn Speakman Quintet

Dec 12, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lynn Speakman (alto saxophone/flute) has been a performer, composer, arranger, and music educator for over 25 years. READ MORE
Community

MAPS GALA 2023

Dec 12, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MAPS is the Minority Architects of Pittsburgh Scholarship and the GALA is to celebrate recent scholarship awardees. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Coyotes

Dec 12, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends: A Celebration

Dec 12, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrating her 60th birthday, Anne-Sophie Mutter has chosen Pittsburgh for her one-night-only concert! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music

A Very Yinzer Christmas

Dec 11, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
“A Very Yinzer Christmas,” Presented by 3WS radio features performances by more than 25 local music icons. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Junction Trio

Dec 11, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents the Junction Trio, a “new generation” piano trio that pairs impeccable technique with an emotionally expressive style. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays

Santa Breakfast

Dec 10, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for a festive morning filled with holiday magic! READ MORE
Community

2023 Feast of the Seven Fishes Benefit Tasting

Dec 10, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Indulge in a culinary adventure at this first annual Paesano Productions event, featuring a moveable feast curated by talented local Italian-American chefs, bakers, and purveyors. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Holidays

Theater On Tap

Dec 10, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Pittsburgh Public Theater and Barrel & Flow for this exclusive co-curated tasting series, pairing your new favorite beers with your new favorite show. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Il Divo

Dec 10, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Multi-platinum classical crossover group, IL DIVO, will embark on their U.S. “A New Day Holiday Tour” this fall. READ MORE
Family

Sensory Sensitive Science Hours

Dec 10, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sensory Sensitive Science Hours are held on select Sunday mornings. Exhibit lights and sound effects are adjusted and special hands-on activities are added to foster a safe, welcoming, and most of all, fun, environment for all visitors. READ MORE
Holidays

Season's Greetings Saturdays

Dec 9, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Holidays,
Workshops & Classes

Here Comes Santa Paws: Art Fur Animals

Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
For All Ages: Create toys that are both pet-safe and creative for dogs, cats, and even rabbits in this seasonal workshop! READ MORE
Convention,
Shopping

Pittsburgh Sneaker Swap

Dec 9, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Pittsburgh, We Are Coming With Our Biggest Show Yet! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix

Dec 9, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Voted by 2020 Downbeat Critics Poll as Rising Star Alto Saxophonist, and Up and Coming Artist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, charismatic and dynamic saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin fuses traditional conceptions of jazz, hip-hop, and soul. READ MORE
Holidays,
Shopping

Pittsburgh Jewelry District Open House

Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Open house 3 floors of jewelers will hosting parties READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Super Late Night

Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
A superhero talk show READ MORE
Entertainment

Arcade Hootenanny

Dec 9, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Chicago-style improv comedy READ MORE
Entertainment

Revue This! A Second City-Style Sketch Show

Dec 9, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
A fast-paced sketch spectacular! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes

Journey Through Time: Jr. Girl Scout Badge Workshop

Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Junior Girl Scouts are invited to earn their “Playing the Past” badge at the History Center. READ MORE
Community,
Holidays

Batch-A-Toys Drive

Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the Best of the Batch Foundation for the annual Batch-A-Toys drive at the History Center. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

CheerSport Classic

Dec 9, 2023
Cheerleading teams compete against the best at the Cheersport Classic. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Holidays

Pittsburgh Holiday Banquet LLC 2023

Dec 9, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Pittsburgh Holiday Banquet is a free event geared toward the underserved communities. The event will feature free holiday meals, entertainment and gifts. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Tours

Comedy Bus Tour - Holiday Ride

Dec 9, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Explore the Steel City like never before! Hop aboard and experience Pittsburgh's one and only transportainment bus. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes

The Youth Arts Council's Winter Teen Night

Dec 9, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Winter Teen Night is designed to connect youth from around the Pittsburgh region for a night of art, music, dancing, and food! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Tours

Emerging Visions Walking Tour

Dec 9, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy a free guided tour of the new collaborative exhibition Emerging Visions, which creates a public-facing multi-site gallery in the heart of Downtown. READ MORE
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

EveryBody Outdoors: Celebrate the Season Hike

Dec 9, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
t’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for our final trip of the year as we explore destinations of Downtown Pittsburgh highlighting the holiday light displays and decorations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Holidays,
Music

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

Dec 9, 2023
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will present Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live to the film. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

The Wind Got Up in the Night and Took Our Plans Away

Dec 8, 2023 - Mar 17, 2024 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Exhibit open at the 937 Gallery READ MORE
Film & Movies

Fallen Leaves

Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
Sweet-souled in story, scalpel-sharp in filmmaking precision, this enchanting love story from Finnish virtuoso Aki Kaurismäki circles around two financially strapped Helsinkians who keep finding and losing one another in a world that seems to be falling apart. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Music

We Want the Funk Festival

Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 9, 2023
The fifth annual We Want the Funk Festival, will celebrate the rhythm-driven musical genre that evolved from the R&B, soul, and jazz scenes of the 1960s and that continues to influence today’s artists, featuring a dynamic host and lineup that will include a variety of performers from chart-toppers to R&B-fusion groups to solo vocalists. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Holidays

The Nutcracker

Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023
Celebrate the most delightful time of year with the sweetest of holiday traditions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation

Card Titan 2023

Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023
Come on out and play at the Magic Gathering – Eternal Weekend North America featuring groups of amazing artists and an impressive showcase from our authorized vendors! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Tours

Comedy Bus Tour - Holiday Ride

Dec 8, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Explore the Steel City like never before! Hop aboard and experience Pittsburgh's one and only transportainment bus. READ MORE
Entertainment

The Latchkey Kids

Dec 8, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
90s-inspired sketch, improv, and music! READ MORE
Entertainment

Fondue for Two

Dec 8, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fondue for Two is Pittsburgh’s resident improv duo named after television’s highly lauded and often panned television series GLEE (2009-2015). READ MORE
Entertainment

Revue This! A Second City-Style Sketch Show

Dec 8, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A fast-paced sketch spectacular! READ MORE
Music

Rachel Sanders

Dec 8, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Rachel Sanders Live at Revel READ MORE
Music

Travis Scott

Dec 8, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
READ MORE
Film & Movies

Spang's First Century

Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023
Pittsburgh Sound + Image is honored to present the world premiere of a film restoration nearly 200 years in the making! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

One-Log Bridge

Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 8, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
One-Log Bridge is a new opera theatre work about the immigrant experience in the U.S. One-Log Bridge uses the beauty of voice to explore the social complexities inherent in notions of resilience, race, solidarity, immigration, and settlement challenges. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Steelers Tailgate

Dec 7, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Holidays

A Christmas Story: The Play

Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023
TIMELESS COMEDY RETURNS TO PUT YOU AND YOURS ON THE NICE LIST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots

Dec 7, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New England Patriots in 2023 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

The Terrible Tour

Dec 7, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
HERE WE GO… Grab those towels, some cold IC Lights, and wear that black 'n gold because this is the only comedy sightseeing experience for Steeler Nation! READ MORE
Entertainment

Your ACT

Dec 7, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bring your team on for an act! READ MORE
Holidays,
Shopping

Rivers Club Holiday Market

Dec 6, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Let's make this holiday season memorable and meaningful by choosing to shop local. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Dec 6, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023
Charles Dickens final unfinished novel inspired Rupert Holmes to write this hilarious, lighthearted whodunit of a musical. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Dec 6, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming back to YOUR town with a brand new edition of the internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show! READ MORE
Free event,
Music

The Brian Edwards Excursion

Dec 5, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Brian Edwards was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to musician parents. His love affair with the drums began at age three, and at that time, his parents realized they had a prodigy on their hands. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Dec 5, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
On this tour we will cruise through the streets of the financial and cultural district, explore the Strip District and check out the North Shore. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes

History Bowl (Grades 4-8)

Dec 5, 2023 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Come explore the Heinz History Center with your classes during this special one-day event! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Music

Celtic Woman Christmas

Dec 5, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman with a full orchestra. READ MORE
Convention

Pittsburgh Hiring Event

Dec 4, 2023 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for a great day of recruiting! Dress to impress, connect live with the HR Teams from local and Fortune 500 companies to apply to full time and part time positions. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Comedy Tour

Dec 4, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
STAND CLEAR...Nurse Blake hits the road again with his NEW COMEDY TOUR "SHOCK ADVISED!" READ MORE
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events,
Workshops & Classes

Cafe Scientifique - Carbon Capture 101

Dec 4, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Interested in science? Want to learn more about the latest technology breakthroughs in normal English, minus the jargon? Then Café Scientifique Pittsburgh at Carnegie Science Center is the place to be! READ MORE
Community

Best Buddies Taste Buds 2023

Dec 4, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Taste Buds features a philanthropic competition where chefs from around the Greater Pittsburgh area will cook their best dishes for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD). READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Steelers Tailgate

Dec 3, 2023 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies

Titian: Empire of Color

Dec 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Winning over popes and emperors with his iconic, revolutionary works Titian succeeded in becoming one of the artists that symbolized the entire Renaissance. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation

Streetz Dance Convention & Competition

Dec 3, 2023
You don’t want to miss the Steetz Dance Convention which is a unique learning opportunity throughout meaningful dance classes, and enjoy a friendly competition. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals

Dec 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Handel's Messiah

Dec 2, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join your Pittsburgh Symphony family this holiday season for Handel’s beloved masterpiece Messiah, led by Manfred Honeck and performed with the outstanding Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Holidays

Season's Greetings Saturdays

Dec 2, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays

The Dinner Detective Mystery Dinner Show

Dec 2, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Pittsburgh! Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music

The Holiday Jam 2023

Dec 2, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Now in its eighth year, the Jam gathers some of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated performers in a live concert that features Jam’s signature blend of jazz, rock, and innovative renditions of holiday classics. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Holidays,
Shopping

Handmade Arcade Holiday Market

Dec 2, 2023 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Shop one-of-a-kind handmade products from over 275 talented makers, artists, and craftspeople at the largest holiday market in the region! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays

19th Annual ASID Holiday Luncheon

Dec 1, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the most anticipated event of the year, the 19th Annual ASID Holiday Luncheon! It's time to celebrate the holiday season with fellow design enthusiasts and industry professionals. READ MORE
Holidays,
Shopping

Handmade Arcade Friday Night Happy Hour

Dec 1, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Avoid the crowds and shop Handmade Arcade’s Holiday Market the night before the big event! READ MORE
Music

Lukas Nelson + POTR

Dec 1, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Market Square,
Shopping

Peoples Gas Holiday Market

Nov 18, 2023 - Dec 24, 2023
Shop from more vendors than ever before as you stroll through an illuminated Market Square at the eleventh annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™, weaving through wooden chalets brimming with high-quality gifts and holiday experiences uniquely filled with international flair and local charm. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Buhl Planetarium Laser Shows

Nov 1, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024
Be dazzled with brilliant colors and rockin’ music at the Buhl Planetarium each day when our laserists choreograph sight-n-sound spectacles of full-dome proportions to your favorite music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Zach Brown: Death of a Lunar Cult

Oct 6, 2023 - Feb 4, 2024
Death of a Lunar Cult presents twelve new paintings which reference the different epochs and shifts from lunar to solar worship throughout history. READ MORE
Holidays

Holiday Late Nights

Dec 26, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore tropical immersive habitats after dark, where beautiful birds roost in lush tree canopies. Take in holiday décor while taking part in family-friendly activities. Enjoy festive nightly programming. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Tours

Walk the Burgh Tours

Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A 2-mile, 2 hour walking tour that showcases the very Best of the Burgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A history tour with a spooky twist, enjoy Pittsburgh's downtown during the quiet evening hours! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music

Highmark Holiday Pops

Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Jingle all the way to Heinz Hall to hear all your favorite holiday music! Bring the whole family to experience Pittsburgh's holiday tradition with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and Santa Claus, too! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music

A Musical Christmas Carol

Dec 13, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023
A HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! READ MORE
Holidays,
Tours

Holiday Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour

Dec 9, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly in Pittsburgh! Let the season sparkle and shine on the river! READ MORE
Family,
Holidays

Santa Fun Cruise & Tour

Dec 9, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Bring the whole family down aboard this Pittsburgh holiday tradition for a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays

Holiday Sparkle Dinner

Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 22, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Raise your glass and toast friends and colleagues for your holiday celebration onboard a Pittsburgh riverboat cruise & tour. READ MORE
Entertainment

Michael Misko in I Laugh in the Face of Magic

Dec 6, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024
Once described as “the Zach Galifianakis of magic,” Michael’s greatest asset is the ability to combine comedy and sleight-of-hand technique to form an evening of pee-in-your-pants entertainment... or so he was told by one little old lady. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

For the Human: Brahms' Requiem

Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
The depths of humanity manifested in music READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays

Who's Holiday!

Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
WHO’S HOLIDAY! by Matthew Lombardo is strictly R-rated, so don’t bring your kiddo. Cindy Lou’s now a grown-up, with all that it brings - cocktails and cursing and jokes are her things. READ MORE
Holidays

Saturdays with Santa

Nov 18, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Visit Santa this holiday season at the History Center. READ MORE
Entertainment

Lee Terbosic in Life and Death of Harry Houdini

Oct 25, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
Lee Terbosic is an internationally touring magician, comedian, actor, daredevil and entertainer from Pittsburgh, PA who is proving that anything is possible. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours

Titanic - The Artifact Exhibition

Oct 21, 2023 - Apr 15, 2024
Embark on a captivating voyage back in time to the era of Titanic, where the poignant stories of real passengers and crew come to life through a meticulously curated collation of authentic artifacts and immersive settings at TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart

Sep 3, 2023 - May 26, 2024
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play designed exclusively for Liberty Magic READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes

CrossBody Dance & Movement: Latin Thursdays

Jun 1, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, & Zouk! Every Thursday is a dance party with CrossBody Dance. READ MORE

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