The Fort Pitt Museum will hold a seminar focusing on women that helped shape history. Register for this all-day seminar to learn about women in the 18th century. READ MORE

Entertainment

Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Comedy

Jul 29, 2017 | 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Knights of the Arcade is a live Dungeons & Dragons game played on stage by comedians, improvisers, and tried-and-true geeks. READ MORE

Entertainment

Frankly Scarlett: All Made Up

Jul 29, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Frankly Scarlett presents a night of all-improv with all-ladies! Check out this mix of short-form games and long-form scenes, featuring the cast of Frankly Scarlett alongside special guests from around Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Community

Pronouncing English Clearly: How to be a Smooth Talker

Jul 29, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Advanced English speakers are invited to attend English pronunciation workshops with speech coach Pam Volz. READ MORE

Family

UPMC Health Plan's Healthy Family Day

Jul 29, 2017 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Celebrate how healthy families make strong communities with UPMC Health Plan’s Healthy Family Day! Enjoy a day packed with demonstrations, performances and activities inspired by health, community and heritage. READ MORE

Entertainment

AMOS LEE + Lake Street Dive at Stage AE

Jul 28, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

AMOS LEE + Lake Street Dive will perform live at Stage AE! READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Liberty Mile - The Fastest Road Race in Pittsburgh

Jul 28, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

Feel the excitement of racing down Liberty Avenue as fast as you can and then watching the country's top athletes race to the finish with sub 4-minute miles. READ MORE

Community

Scribes

Jul 28, 2017 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Are you writing your life’s story? Are you 50 or older? Join the Scribes and find like-minded people who work together to develop their creative writing skills. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Silver Screen Bazaar: San Diego Surf

Jul 28, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

In conjunction with the summer exhibition, "Andy Warhol: Stars of the Silver Screen," The Andy Warhol Museumpresent the Silver Screen Bazaar, featuring a variety of Hollywood-related memorabilia and collectibles from Pittsburgh-area vendors. The Garment District performs a DJ set in the entrance space, and we present the Pittsburgh premiere of the Warhol film "San Diego Surf" (1968/1996), featuring Warhol Superstars Viva, Taylor Mead, Joe Dallesandro, and Ingrid Superstar. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

MAMMA MIA!

Jul 28, 2017 - Aug 6, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 2:00 pm

On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. ABBA's timeless songs infuse this enchanting tale of family, friendship and love, with non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers that make MAMMA MIA! a smash hit. READ MORE

Nightlife

21+ Beer Night at Carnegie Science Center

Jul 28, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Science is brewing as you explore the chemistry behind this fermented concoction. Sample beers from local breweries including Southern Tier Brewery, Couch Brewing, Fury Brewing Company, North Country Brewing, Lavery Brewing, Penn Brewery, Block House Brewery, Four Seasons Brewery, and Copper Kettle Brewing Company. Admission includes a special souvenir glass. READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Charleston Battery

Jul 26, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they play Charleston Battery READ MORE

Entertainment

Spoon at Stage AE

Jul 26, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

Spoon will perform live at Stage AE! READ MORE

Community

Pittsburgh Disability March and ADA Anniversary Rally

Jul 26, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

In celebration of the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pittsburgh Disability Community is holding a rally and march in support of how far we have come and to energize us for what remains to be done. Featuring local advocates, fun activities, and a fabulous keynote speaker, in addition to a short march, this is going to be a celebration to remember! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Before There Was History, There Was Choice: A Deliberative Forum

Jul 25, 2017 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Join History Center educators, curators, and local experts for workshops and educational sessions designed to connect local educators with the museum’s exhibits. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Eric Johnson at the Agnes Katz Plaza

Jul 25, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am

Eric Johnson will perform at this free event taking place at the Agnes Katz Plaza in Downtown! READ MORE

Entertainment

Rockstar Energy Presents: All Time Low - Young Renegades at Stage AE

Jul 25, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 12:00 am

Rockstar Energy Presents: All Time Low - Young Renegades performing live at Stage AE! READ MORE

Community

Rock N Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive

Jul 25, 2017 | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Join Tall Cathy from 96.1 KISS at the Rock N Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive, Central Blood Bank, iHeartMedia and 96.1 KISS FM. You can expect food, prizes... and you did a great deed for the week READ MORE

Community

The Reel Story- La La Land

Jul 25, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join us for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. DVD, 128 Minutes As an actress and a jazz musician pursue their Hollywood dreams, they find each other in a vibrant celebration of hope, dreams, and love. Starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. (2016) READ MORE

Community

Pittsburgh Imagineers - Session Two

Jul 24, 2017 - Jul 28, 2017 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

In the second installment of Pittsburgh Imagineers, designed for youth who have just completed 3rd or 4th grade, attendees will become Imagineers and put the process into practice by completing an Imagineering Design Challenge. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Green Artists & Writers Camp

Jul 24, 2017 - Jul 28, 2017 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

In this exciting week of interdisciplinary learning, art making and writing, kids will be doing their little part to save the Earth at this camp presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust! READ MORE

Community

Coalition Book Discussion: Evicted

Jul 24, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 am

Join the CLP for a discussion of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond! This 2016 bestseller by a Harvard sociologist examines the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to relate the stories of eight families living on the edge, all of whose fates rest in the hands of two landlords. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"i go home," Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Jul 23, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join the Heinz History Center and the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium for a film screening, panel discussion, and reception ad you learn about the history of people with intellectual disability. READ MORE

Entertainment

Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour 2017

Jul 22, 2017

Legendary singer Johnny Mathis, celebrating his 61st year as a recording artist returns to Pittsburgh to perform his greatest hits and personal favorites with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Night Nation Run

Jul 22, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 12:00 am

The Night Nation Run is the World’s first Running Music Festival. A musical voyage filled with live music, lights, lasers, all set to the latest in Electronic Dance Music. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Making the Oven: A Visual Exploration of Process and Story Creation

Jul 22, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Beginning with a reading from her graphic novel, The Oven, Sophie Goldstein will lay out her method for creating the book beginning with inspiration and concept and ending with the final cover design for the printed edition. Attendees will get to view original artwork and sketches as well as see a sneak preview of her upcoming graphic novel, coming out from Fantagraphics Books this fall, House of Women. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

One Night in Sketchville

Jul 22, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Spend a night in Arcade's world of sketch comedy READ MORE

Entertainment

Classical Mystery Tour

Jul 21, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A tribute to the Beatles, backed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE

Community

Naturalization Ceremony

Jul 21, 2017 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Presented in partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, join the History Center in formally welcoming new Americans in a naturalization ceremony. READ MORE

Entertainment

Robert Randolph & The Family Band at Stage AE

Jul 21, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

Robert Randolph & The Family Band at Stage AE! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

The W Bowl II

Jul 21, 2017 - Jul 22, 2017 | 11:00 am - 12:00 am

Women's Football Alliance (WFA) teams and athletes from all over the country come together for a weekend of Championship football. READ MORE

Family

STUDIO: Hand Building with Clay

Jul 21, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join the Children Museum's ceramic artist to learn the art of Hand building in this unique small group format. Explore clay while creating your very own ceramic masterpiece. READ MORE

Entertainment

A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop Featuring Common with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Jul 20, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

PSO welcomes the Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe–winning Chicago rapper, actor, film producer, activist and poet. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers

Jul 20, 2017 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment

Pittsburgh Magazine's Best of the 'Burgh Party

Jul 20, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Celebrate the 100+ winners of the annual Best of the ‘Burgh awards, featured in the July issue of Pittsburgh Magazine! READ MORE

Entertainment

Bonus Stage Arcade Improv

Jul 20, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Catch some fresh, cutting edge improv comedy at our weekly showcase. Each Sunday, Bonus Stage features a rotating selection of Arcade Comedy Theater House Teams, guest troops, and special events. READ MORE

Entertainment

Improv Pop-Up Night

Jul 20, 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 READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Resounding Sound by Texture Contemporary Ballet

Jul 20, 2017 - Jul 23, 2017

Texture kicks off its seventh season with high energy and stimulating music in Resounding Sound, July 20 -23 at the New Hazlett Theater. Promising to bring vibrant dancing to the stage set to an array of contemporary and moving musical selections, this is one show you will not want to miss! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

War on the Catwalk

Jul 20, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

War On The Catwalk – starring some of the contestants from Season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH-1, performing live on stage and rocking the catwalk. It's an evening of outstanding drag performances with your favorite queens. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Akhil Sharma

Jul 20, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Akhil Sharma will launch his new short story collection, READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers

Jul 19, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Book's in the 'Burgh: "The Decade," by Gabby Means

Jul 19, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join the History Center for a reading, discussion, and book signing with Gabby Means, author of “The Decade,” and her grandfather, Dom DiSilvo, the former proprietor of the Decade Bar in Oakland. READ MORE

Entertainment

Wheeler Walker Jr at Stage AE

Jul 19, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am

Wheeler Walker Jr at Stage AE! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pup Night: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwuakee Brewers

Jul 18, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Bring your pup to support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Dwayne Dolphin at Agnes Katz Plaza

Jul 18, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am

Dwayne Dolphin will perform a free concert at the Agnes Katz Plaza! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers

Jul 17, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park! READ MORE

Community

Pittsburgh's History Detectives - Session One

Jul 17, 2017 - Jul 21, 2017 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Become a history detective by investigating a well-known Pittsburgh mystery at this interactive summer camp designed for youth who have just completed 5th or 6th grade. READ MORE

Entertainment

Echo & The Bunnymen / Violent Femmes at Stage AE!

Jul 17, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Echo & The Bunnymen / Violent Femmes will perform live at Stage AE! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Nature Break Week Night Ride

Jul 17, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Take a nature break during the week! Join Venture Outdoors for a moderate 12 to 15 mile ride along local trails and bike lanes. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals

Jul 16, 2017 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park! READ MORE

Entertainment

Sir Sly at Stage AE

Jul 16, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am

Sir Sly will perform live at Stage AE! READ MORE

Community

Violet Rippy 5K for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Jul 15, 2017 | 7:30 am - 11:30 am

All proceeds from the Violet Rippy 5K for Pulmonary Fibrosis will once again go to the Simmons Center for research, education and awareness. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals

Jul 15, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park! READ MORE

Community

Talking Books @ Downtown & Business: White Trash

Jul 15, 2017 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join the CLP for a discussion of White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America (DB 85242). Historian Nancy Isenberg looks at the role of the white poor in American history. READ MORE

Community

Pronouncing English Clearly: Rhythm of the English Language

Jul 15, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Advanced English speakers are invited to attend English pronunciation workshops with speech coach Pam Volz. READ MORE

Entertainment

Drinking Partners Present: A Night of EPIC Comedy

Jul 15, 2017 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Farm to Table Pittsburgh presents a special Night of EPIC Comedy @ Bricolage Production Company Theatre! #BYOB READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

theatre bunny: a cabaret

Jul 15, 2017 | 10:30 pm - 12:00 am

theatre bunny tells the tale of Patrick and Keaton’s Pittsburgh-based friendship through the lens of the musical theatre repertoire, ranging from Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg’s "Over the Rainbow" and Ahrens & Flaherty’s Anastasia to Pasek & Paul’s Edges: A Song Cycle and Alan Menken’s Beauty and the Beast. A night of diving into rabbit holes filled with non-stop references and heartwarming stories, Patrick and Keaton take you on a theatrical journey you are bound to remember. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals

Jul 14, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park! READ MORE

Entertainment

The Music of John Williams: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Jul 14, 2017 - Jul 16, 2017

Be there as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs all of your John Williams favorites: Superman, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and Star Wars including music from the new blockbuster The Force Awakens. READ MORE

Festival

Pittsburgh Summer Beerfest at Stage AE

Jul 14, 2017 - Jul 15, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

A celebration of great craft beer from down the street and across the country! READ MORE

Entertainment

Enter Warp Zone

Jul 14, 2017 | 11:30 pm - 1:00 am

Arcade Comedy Theater's venerable long-form team WARP ZONE invites you on an adventure unlike anything else in town. It's like an improv comedy show happening inside Inception right when all those buildings start folding into each other. Or something like that. READ MORE

Entertainment

The Justin & Jerome Experience

Jul 14, 2017 | 11:30 pm - 1:30 am

Justin. Jerome. Experience. Three shoulder companions with a penchant for street justice. READ MORE

Community

Scribes

Jul 14, 2017 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Are you writing your life’s story? Are you 50 or older? Join the Scribes and find like-minded people who work together to develop their creative writing skills. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Nightlife

Bastille Day Fête at Le Lyonnais

Jul 14, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Le Lyonnais, Downtown Pittsburgh’s first and only establishment dedicated to the rich, traditional cuisine of Lyon, is hosting Bastille Day Fête on Friday, July 14. In honor of Bastille Day – France’s Independence Day – the party will feature a special menu to celebrate the culture of France. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

#IMOMSOHARD Live at the Byham Theater

Jul 13, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

This summer, Jen and Kristin from #IMOMSOHARD are taking their show out of the playroom and onto the road and stopping in Pittsburgh! 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

Entertainment

Idina Menzel

Jul 11, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Tony Award-winning icon Idina Menzel has a diverse career that traverses stage, film, television and music. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

George Jones New View Trio

Jul 11, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am

George Jones is a self-taught percussionist who has been a mainstay on the Pittsburgh music scene for more than 30 years. He is recognized as the finest conga player in the area will play a free concert at the Agnes Katz Plaza. READ MORE

Entertainment

Megadeth at Stage AE

Jul 11, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 12:00 am

Megadeth will perform live at Stage AE! READ MORE

Community

Pittsburgh Imagineers - Session One

Jul 10, 2017 - Jul 14, 2017 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Calling all youth who have recently completed 3rd or 4th grade: explore the steps of Imagineering, an approach created by Alcoa in 1942, through Pittsburgh history and interactive activities. READ MORE

Community

Energy Forum: The Next Generation of Transportation

Jul 10, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Hear from the innovators and experts on advances in transportation technology, not just to get us where we want to go, but also to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, and support the region’s economic development. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Legal Beagle - Copyright and Trademark Issues in Art Collaborations

Jul 10, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

For artists - A copyright and trademark workshop with three lawyers who specialize in the law regarding artistic collectives/collaborations and the issues they present with trademarks and copyright. Pay-what-you-can, refreshments included. READ MORE

Entertainment

Myles Parrish at Stage AE

Jul 9, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Myles Parrish will perform live at Stage AE! READ MORE

Nightlife

Singles Night @ Penn Society Speakeasy

Jul 9, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Believe it or not, dating and meeting new people doesn't have to be hard or overwhelming! Get together in a fun new environment to get to know each other. Pittsburgh Single Professionals rented a private, members-only speakeasy exclusively for this event! READ MORE

Community,

Festival

Highmark's Italian StrEAT Festival

Jul 8, 2017 - Jul 9, 2017

A two-day celebration of Italian-American culture in Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Night in the Tropics at the National Aviary

Jul 8, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Travel around the equator at our 15th Annual Night in the Tropics! Indulge in the sights, sounds, and flavors of the tropics. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Penny Arcade: All Ages Comedy Show

Jul 8, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Penny Arcade is an improv comedy show designed for kids 5–12 years old & fun for the entire family. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Omni 24-hour Marathon

Jul 8, 2017 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

It's a round-the-clock OMNIMAX Movie Marathon at the Carnegie Science Center! READ MORE

Family

Crazy Cat People Party

Jul 8, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown & Business for an afternoon of fun and cat fancy. Learn about cat care and behavior, make cat treats and toys, share your most amazing cat stories, enjoy cat themed snacks, and cuddle with adoptable kitties from the Humane Animal Rescue! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Jane Lynch Sings the Great American Songbook (Plus One Guatemalan Love Song)

Jul 7, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The television and movie star joins the Symphony for Broadway and comedy. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

Jul 7, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Gallery Crawl is a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and are FREE and open to the public. The event is ongoing between 5:30 and 10:00 pm, and patrons may start at any location. READ MORE

Community,

Family

Northside Neighbor Days: Girls Rule

Jul 7, 2017 - Jul 9, 2017 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join the Children's Museum for Northside Neighbor Days with a weekend filled with girl-powered performances, demonstrations and activities! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Storytime: Family Fun

Jul 7, 2017 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Bring the whole family for books, songs and rhymes. Through the joy of reading, children will expand their vocabulary, exercise the imagination and develop important social and emotional skills. READ MORE

Family

STUDIO: Handbuilding with Clay!

Jul 7, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join the Children's Museum's ceramic artist to learn the art of Handbuilding in this unique small group format. READ MORE

Entertainment

311 with Special Guests New Politics at Stage AE

Jul 6, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

311 with Special Guests New Politics will perform live at Stage AE! READ MORE

Entertainment

Iration with J Boog at Stage AE

Jul 5, 2017 | 7:00 am - 12:00 am

Iration will perform with J Boog at Stage AE! READ MORE

Community

"Fatherland," by Viet Thanh Nguyen- Light Literary Lunch Club

Jul 5, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Love literature, but don’t have much time? Bring a lunch and join us at noon on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a short story. READ MORE

Family

MAKESHOP: Programming with Hummingbird

Jul 5, 2017 - Jul 6, 2017 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Explore programming and simple robotics using the Hummingbird Robotics Kit. Learn how a computer can control lights, sound and motion. What will you try? READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Sports + Recreation

Hands-On Harley-Davidson

Jul 5, 2017 - Sep 10, 2017 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hands-On Harley-Davidson™, with a kid-sized motorcycle dealership and engineering lab, is a one-of-a-kind visitor experience that lets kids and families Dream It. Build It. Ride It. READ MORE

Community

Fourth of July: Flag Ceremony

Jul 4, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Aid in the unfurling of a 36-foot American flag this Fourth of July in the History Center's Great Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Fourth at the Fort

Jul 4, 2017 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Commemorate the Fourth of July at the Fort Pitt Museum by raising a 36-foot garrison flag with the help of fellow visitors, colonial re-enactors, and scouts. READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charlotte Independence

Jul 4, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they play Charlotte Independence READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Fourth of July Fireworks Paddle

Jul 4, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks from a front row seat. Starting at 7 PM, take a leisurely paddle upstream and, as the sun sets, float back down toward the Point to take our place in the front row for the best fireworks display in Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Festival

Celebrate America at Point State Park

Jul 4, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Fourth of July celebration at Point State Park will have a main stage of entertainment, food concessions and family activities. The celebration will end with the EQT Flashes of Freedom fireworks (produced by Pyrotecnico) after sunset, at approximately 9:30pm. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

STUDIO: Natural Knolling!

Jul 3, 2017 - Jul 7, 2017 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Join The Children's Museum for a week of knolling of natural materials! READ MORE

Family

MAKESHOP: Art Machines

Jul 3, 2017 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Join The Children's Museum in the MAKESHOP as they xperiment with Art Machines! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants

Jul 2, 2017 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants

Jul 1, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park! READ MORE

Entertainment

Dinner with the Nolens

Jul 1, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Arcade's monthly "Dinner with the Nolens" show features a long-form improv set with theater co-owners and Second City/iO/Annoyance alumni Jethro Nolen and Kristy Nolen. READ MORE

Entertainment

Blue Light Special

Jul 1, 2017 | 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Hear all 7 dirty words... a few times Stand-up comedy from some of Pittsburgh's dirtiest comics! Hosted by Shannon Norman. READ MORE

Community

Pronouncing English Clearly: Vowels

Jul 1, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Advanced English speakers are invited to attend English pronunciation workshops with speech coach Pam Volz. READ MORE

Nightlife

Red, White & Brew Bash

Jul 1, 2017 - Jul 2, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 2:00 am

Happy Birthday, America! Howl at the Moon is celebrating America’s birthday in the only way they know how – with a non-stop live show and all the drinks. READ MORE

Entertainment

An Act of God

Jun 1, 2017 - Jul 2, 2017

Written by David Javerbaum, former writer of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and winner of 13 Emmy Awards, An Act of God is blessed with abundant social commentary and irreverent comedy. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Celebrate America PGH

Jul 4, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Pittsburgh's official 4th of July celebration featuring the EQT Flashes of Freedom fireworks. 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

NEWSIES

Jul 18, 2017 - Jul 23, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 7:00 pm

EXTRA, EXTRA – IT’S A PITTSBURGH CLO PREMIERE HOT OFF THE PRESS! They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines! Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, NEWSIES is the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who rallies “newsies” from across NYC to strike for what’s right after publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer threatens their livelihood. READ MORE

Community,

Family

KidsPlay

Jun 17, 2017 - Aug 26, 2017 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Enliven and enrich your child's summer with KidsPlay at Market Square! READ MORE

Community,

Family

KidsPlay

Jun 13, 2017 - Aug 29, 2017 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Enliven and enrich your child's summer with KidsPlay at Market Square! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Yoga in the Square

Jun 7, 2017 - Sep 27, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join the PDP and WHIRL Magazine Wednesdays in Market Square for Pittsburgh's favorite free yoga series! 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

STUDIO: Portraiture

Jul 24, 2017 - Jul 28, 2017 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Portraits are images of people that often tell us a small story about them using visual ques. Come on down to the Studio at the Children's Museum and stage a portrait for you or a friend! Make it a self-portrait and draw it yourself or take turns drawing each other’s! How will you tell your story? READ MORE

Family

MAKESHOP: Electric Sound

Jul 23, 2017 - Jul 25, 2017 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Play music on our recycled-sculpture instruments; attach a contact microphone to really amp up your sound! You can also check out some digital noise with a variety of interactive sound programs. There's many ways to make noise, and many noises to make in the Children Museums's MAKESHOP today! READ MORE

Family

MAKESHOP: Tool Exploration

Jul 19, 2017 - Jul 20, 2017 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Come to the Children Museum's MAKESHOP to explore the various tools we use and see how they can assist in project work. Discover the differences between electric and hand tools and how they can manipulate material. What tool will you choose? READ MORE

Family

STUDIO: Floral Arrangements

Jul 17, 2017 - Jul 21, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join the Children's Museum in the Studio on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they explore the art of floral arrangements! They'll be drawing inspiration from Victorian flower language and Ikebana. What will you make? READ MORE

Family

MAKESHOP: Sewing Machines

Jul 16, 2017 - Jul 17, 2017 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Have you ever used a sewing machine? How does it work inside? What can it do? Work with a Teaching Artist to try your hand (and foot) at using a real sewing machine, and learn about the parts and pieces that make these amazing tools. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Free Friday Walking Tour: Gateway Center

Jul 14, 2017 - Aug 25, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Explore the Gateway Center area of Downtown Pittsburgh on a free guided walking tour with PHLF. 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

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Free Market Square Area Walking Tour

Jul 7, 2017 - Jul 28, 2017 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

On Fridays, explore the Market Square, Fifth Avenue, Wood Street and Forbes Avenue area where key projects are incorporating historic preservation with “green” building principles. See the Market Street Grocery, an archeological exhibit, the Tower at PNC Plaza, the vibrant plaza that is Market Square and bustling businesses that make the neighborhood vital to downtown. READ MORE

Family

STORY TIME: MAKESHOP

Jul 6, 2017 - Oct 19, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join the Children's Museum every Thursday for Maker Story Time in MAKESHOP as you read stories and make things together. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Solar Concert Series 2017

Jul 5, 2017 - Aug 30, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Enjoy free live music outside in the sunshine at Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square. Bring your lunch and enjoy family-friendly concerts on a solar-powered sound system Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. in July and August. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Midweek Music in Market Square

Jul 5, 2017 - Aug 23, 2017 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

100.7 Star & Newsradio 1020 KDKA are in Point State Park every Wednesday for the rest of the Summer! Midweek Music in Market Square is held from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Each week we’ll feature a local musician or group at noon, so grab lunch in the square and stick around for a free concert! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Free tours at the Old Allegheny County Jail Museum

Jul 3, 2017 - Jun 24, 2017 | 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm

A portion of one of the cell blocks was preserved when the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated in 2001 to house the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Tours take 30 minutes. Arrive by 12:30 to see and hear everything. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Revel + Roost Friday Night Live Local Music

Jun 30, 2017 - Aug 18, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

As part of a citywide music initiative to support local musicians and bands, Revel + Roost will provide a wide range of live tunes to music enthusiasts of Pittsburgh. Friday Night Live will continue every Friday night through September. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Live Music Saturdays at Backstage Bar

Jun 24, 2017 - Aug 26, 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

Jun 23, 2017 - Aug 25, 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

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

Arts + Culture

Guided Metals Open Studio

Jun 15, 2017 - Aug 28, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

If you want to learn something new, refine current skills, or you are just stuck with a project this Thursday class is the class for you. READ MORE

Community,

Family

STORY TIME: Studio

Jun 14, 2017 - Jul 19, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join the Children's Museum every Wednesday in the Studio as they read stories and create art together. READ MORE

Community,

Family

STORY TIME: Garden

Jun 12, 2017 - Aug 28, 2017 | 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Join the Children's Museum in the Garden under the big oak tree to read stories about nature and explore the outdoors! Weather permitting. READ MORE

Community

Let’s Speak English

Jun 9, 2017 - Sep 29, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

If English is not your native language, join the Carnegie Library Downtown & Business Branch for lovely English conversation! Let’s Speak English is free and meets for an hour every Friday. You don’t need to bring anything or register. READ MORE

Family Work and Play Space

Jun 7, 2017 - Oct 25, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Every Wednesday, Family Work and Play Space allows you to accomplish computer tasks while your child or children are reading, playing, and learning fine motor skill activities all in the same room. 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,

Sports + Recreation

Yoga in the Square

Jun 4, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join the PDP and FittPGH Sundays in Market Square for Pittsburgh's favorite free yoga series! READ MORE

Entertainment

Bonus Stage Arcade Improv

Jun 4, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Catch some fresh, cutting edge improv comedy at our weekly showcase. Each Sunday, Bonus Stage features a rotating selection of Arcade Comedy Theater House Teams, guest troops, and special events. READ MORE

Entertainment

Beta Stage Arcade Comedy Theater

Jun 3, 2017 - Aug 19, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater presents Beta Stage, a weekly platform showcasing new, experimental, and student-generated comedy. READ MORE

Entertainment

Market Square Summer Concert Series

Jun 2, 2017 - Aug 25, 2017 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Every Friday grab your lunch to go and enjoy live music from local bands! 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

Community

Market Square Farmers Market

May 11, 2017 - Oct 26, 2017 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pittsburgh's favorite Farmers Market in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, featuring over 30 vendors selling gourmet treats, fresh groceries, and more. READ MORE

Entertainment

Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage

May 11, 2017 - Aug 13, 2017

Paige Davis (TLC’s Trading Spaces) stars as Miss Abigail herself, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars! You’ll improve your love life and strengthen your relationships well beyond her session. Oh, AND you’re sure to be laughing about love all night long – that’s the Miss Abigail guarantee! Adult Content READ MORE

Community

Let's Speak English

Apr 14, 2017 - Oct 20, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

If English is not your native language, join the Carnegie Library group for lovely English conversation! 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

Events

Events

See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.

July 2017

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