Events
Events
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September 2017
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
Nightlife
Pittsburgh's 6th Annual James Bond Soirée
Sep 30, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Now in its 6th year, the event creates an experience of elegance, mystery, and adventure -- designed to tantalize the mind and the senses -- while benefiting the National Kidney Foundation. This year, the event will include a VIP yacht cruise followed by a 007 masquerade soiree overlooking Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Duquesne Men's Soccer vs La Salle
Sep 30, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the Dukes at Rooney Field for an exciting night of Division I soccer as the Duquesne Men’s Soccer team begins conference play against La Salle! Admission is free. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Rice Owls
Sep 30, 2017
Support the University of Pittsburgh Panthers as they take on the Rice Owls at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Dance, Rhythm, and Consensus Building in the Early Childhood Classroom
Sep 30, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This session shares time-honored methods of collective dances, songs, and chants that inspire cultural uplift and build self–esteem and awareness in children. Educators will explore innovative and multidisciplinary ways to encourage children to engage in collective effort, contribute to the group, and show respect for their own leadership skills and that of others. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Saturday Silver Screen – “Loving”
Sep 30, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library Business & Downtown Branch for this week's free screening of a film! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Chess Camp
Sep 30, 2017 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Practice your chess moves and improve your game skills at the Children's Museum's one-day Chess Camp! Learn the basics of the game, fun strategies, and opening techniques. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Preseason: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Sep 30, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at this Preseason game held at PPG Paints Arena READ MORE
Entertainment
John Cleese and the Holy Grail
Sep 29, 2017
Living comedy legend, John Cleese, is heading in your general direction for a live and truly unforgettable evening of conversation and audience Q&A. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Erin Markey
Sep 29, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Please note this performance contains adult subject matter and strong language: Co-presented with Carnegie Mellon University School of Art and School of Drama, Erin Markey hosts a special musical conversation at The Andy Warhol Museum READ MORE
Entertainment
Marilyn Manson - Presented by 105.9 The X
Sep 29, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Marilyn Manson - Presented by 105.9 The X READ MORE
Community
Vegetarian Day at Pirata
Sep 29, 2017 - Sep 30, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 10:00 am
Celebrate World Vegetarian Day with Pirata Caribbean Cuisine x Rum Bar’s 4-course prix fixe menu with optional wine pairing dinner on Friday, September 29th through Saturday, September 30th. Join Chef Josh Ross as Caribbean cuisine meets vegetarian fare in honor of Word Vegetarian Day on October 1st. The menu will feature delectable vegetarian dishes including Vegitariano Empanada with pepita-manchego pesto and Coconut Flan. READ MORE
Community
Look To The Sky
Sep 28, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh as they host a special viewing of the upcoming Netflix documentary, Look to the Sky. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Duquesne Women's Soccer vs VCU
Sep 28, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join the Dukes at Rooney Field for an exciting night of Division I soccer as the Duquesne Women’s Soccer team takes on VCU! Admission is free. READ MORE
Shopping
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Zegna Fall Trunk Show
Sep 28, 2017 - Sep 30, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Zegna Fall Trunk Show with Rep Alessandro Acquardo READ MORE
Entertainment
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
Sep 28, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band launches their 2017 North American Tour with a stop in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife
Pirata Watch Party
Sep 28, 2017 | 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
On September 28th, at 10:00 pm, Pirata Caribbean Cuisine x Rum Bar invites you to celebrate their appearance on the Cooking Channel’s Late Night Eats show. To kick off the series, Chef Jordan Andino, traveled to Pittsburgh searching for local restaurants that boast the best cuisine in the late-night food world. His first stop of the series, Pirata. READ MORE
Entertainment
AHN "In The Spotlight" GALA
Sep 27, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
AHN "In The Spotlight" GALA at Stage AE. READ MORE
Entertainment
Preseason - Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres
Sep 27, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Buffalo Sabres at this preseason game! READ MORE
Community
Raceball, Rob Ruck
Sep 27, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
As part of the Books in the ‘Burgh literary series, join the African American Program at the History Center for a reading, discussion, and book signing with Rob Ruck, author of “Raceball.” Admission to this event is free, but does not include access to museum exhibitions. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Caroline Fitzgerald at ccfitzgerald@heinzhistorycenter.org or 412-454-6373. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Momma's Boy
Sep 26, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Playwright Priest Tyaire returns with another touring comedy that examines the hilarious consequences of not cutting the apron strings well into adulthood. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Page to Screen - The Dinner
Sep 26, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join them for this week's film! READ MORE
Entertainment
Ed Sheeran at PPG Paints Arena
Sep 26, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Ed Sheeran makes a stop in Pittsburgh on his worldwide tour. The tour celebrates Sheeran’s landmark third studio album, “÷.” The album – pronounced “divide” – includes the universal hit singles, “Shape of You” and “Castle On The Hill,” both of which made incredible chart entries after their simultaneous January release. READ MORE
Convention
Shale Insights 2017
Sep 26, 2017 - Sep 28, 2017
SHALE INSIGHT 2017 will provide participants a front-row seat for the most important discussions on shale development, featuring some of the most prominent industry and government leaders. Attendees will network with the most influential industry executives and innovative thought leaders through two days of technical and public affairs insight sessions, major keynote addresses, and a dynamic exhibit hall featuring all the major shale players. READ MORE
Convention
HiringPittsburgh Career Expo
Sep 26, 2017 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The 2017 HiringPittsburgh Career Expo is open to all job seekers. Exhibitors from various industries will be actively seeking candidates for entry to masters level positions. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Kelli 'O Hara
Sep 25, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Award-Winning Broadway performer, Kelli 'O Hara, will perform at the August Wilson Center. READ MORE
Community
Coalition Book Discussion: The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid
Sep 25, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the library for their discussion of The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid (DB63131) by Bill Bryson! In this book, the travel humorist and author reminisces about growing up in 1950s middle America. He recalls the simple pleasures of family life and teen culture under the shadow of the Cold War. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 24, 2017 | 1:30 am - 4:00 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Shopkins Live! Shop It Up!
Sep 24, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Shopkins Live! Shop It Up! lights up the stage in this premiere live production packed with show stopping performances featuring the Shoppies. Join Jessicake, Bubbleisha, Peppa-Mint, Rainbow Kate, Cocolette, and Polli Polish as they perform the coolest dance moves, sing the latest pop songs and show off the trendiest fashions. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Duquesne Women's Soccer vs Saint Louis
Sep 24, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the Dukes at Rooney Field for an exciting afternoon of Division I soccer as the Duquesne Women’s Soccer team starts conference play at home against Saint Louis! Admission is free. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Paw Paw Harvest Party
Sep 24, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the Children's Museum for a harvest party, where they'll sample fresh paw paw snacks, play games, and celebrate this delicious fruit! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Beer Tasting Hike & Boat Cruise
Sep 23, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Venture Outdoors will spend an afternoon walking over bridges and along the river trails of the North Shore. After the 3-mile hike, step onto a Pittsburgh Water Limo near the shore of Mr. Rogers Statue. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals
Sep 23, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Joan Osborne Sings The Songs of Bob Dylan
Sep 23, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Multi-platinum selling recording artist Joan Osborne will perform the songs of Bob Dylan at the Byham Theater. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Intro to Raku
Sep 23, 2017 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Create a unique, raku-fired vase. First, students will glaze a ceramic vase and prepare it for raku firing. While the artwork fires, participants will take a 90-minute hiatus to explore the Strip District. In the afternoon, fired pieces will be removed from the kiln and cleaned to produce a marvelous, finished vessel. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Katie Westbrook 5k and Dog Walk
Sep 23, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Duquesne University School of Law student body dedicates this race in memory of Katie Westbrook, whose dream at age 13 was to become a lawyer. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, which took her life at age 15, just before she was to receive an honorary degree from Duquesne University School of Law. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Designing Project Based Learning Through Arts Integration: Visual Arts
Sep 23, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this hands-on visual arts workshop, educators will engage with multi-media sculpture (beads, wire, felt, etc.) as they consider how to craft a Project Based Learning plan connecting language arts and social studies/history. Educators will explore how arts integration can serve as a foundation for rigorous, innovative Project Based Learning curricula. READ MORE
Entertainment
WAMO FEST featuring Lil Wayne and Friends
Sep 23, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is outdoors - Rain or Shine! READ MORE
Community
Revamp Your Resume
Sep 23, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Your resume is your best advertisement in today’s job market. Is your current resume the best it can be? Review resume basics, consider new strategies, and categories, and take an opportunity to look at your resume with fresh eyes. Learn more about the many ways the Library supports job seekers around the region. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Fresh Picks: Fall Feast
Sep 23, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Children's Museum in the Café to celebrate the first weekend of autumn with a fall feast featuring the different flavors of the season. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Drinking Partners Present: A Night of EPIC Comedy
Sep 23, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Drinking Partners Present A Night of EPIC Comedy! BYOB. FREE craft beer provided by Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery. Featuring: Samantha Bentley Isaac Crow Tim Ross Chuck Krieger READ MORE
Community
"Freeing the Press: Why Journalism Matters"
Sep 23, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
National Press Club President Jeff Ballou returns to his hometown to discuss his role helming one of the world's leading journalism organizations, based in Washington, D.C. He'll discuss why maintaining a free and independent press is important to the country. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals & Zambelli Fireworks
Sep 22, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park! Enjoy a Post-game Zambelli Fireworks Show. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival
Gallery Crawl + Night Market in the Cultural District
Sep 22, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
iLuminate
Sep 22, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Extraordinary lighting effects combined with remarkable dance moves and high-energy music create an unforgettable performance experience by America’s Got Talent finalists iLuminate. The New York-based entertainment group is based on the fusion of technology and dance, performing in electrified glow-in-the-dark suits on a darkened stage to create a visual experience unlike any other. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Saint-Saëns Thundering Organ Symphony
Sep 22, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017
Fresh off a performance at the BBC Proms Festival, the Pittsburgh Symphony opens the 2017-2018 Mellon Grand Classic season with John Adam’s jaunty Lollapalooza, in celebration of the groundbreaking former Pittsburgh Symphony Composer of the Year’s 70th birthday. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Digable Planets
Sep 22, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Hip Hop jazz trio, Digable Planets, return with classics like ""Cool Like That"" after 20 years in the music industry. The trio is comprised of Brooklynite rappers Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler, Mary Ann "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira, and Craig "Doodlebug" Irving. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Out of Sight Teen Night
Sep 22, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join The Warhol as we team up with Girls Write Pittsburgh and Girls Rock PGH to present a night of music, art and fashion coinciding with Out of Sight, an interactive installation by artist Lawrence Weiner. READ MORE
Entertainment
Katy Perry: Witness - The Tour at PPG Paints Arena
Sep 22, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Katy Perry and Witness - The Tour makes a stop in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena. READ MORE
Community,
Convention
KDKA- TV TechnoVation
Sep 22, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
KDKA Television invites technology lovers alike to the Inaugural, KDKA- TV TechnoVation, a technology panel and networking reception. On Friday, September 22nd from 4 PM – 6 PM at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, hear from key corporations, city leaders and innovators that are working together to lead the charge into the future. The expert panel of local professionals will discuss the rise of technology in Pittsburgh as well as its importance in the growth of the city. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Flow into Fall: A Pop-Up Yoga Experience
Sep 22, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The fall equinox symbolizes the transition from a time of fruitfulness (summer) to harvest (fall). On this day, the entire world experiences a moment of balance and equanimity. It’s a time for reflection, introspection, letting go, and resetting for the months ahead. 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
Entertainment
Improv Pop-Up Night
Sep 21, 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
Nature Break Week Night Ride
Sep 21, 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. We’ll explore some of Pittsburgh’s green spaces and natural areas as we ride. Bike rentals are not available. READ MORE
Entertainment
Sound Series: Selector Dub Narcotic with special guest STRANGEWAYS
Sep 21, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Andy Warhol Museum welcomes back influential musician and producer Calvin Johnson with his new band, Selector Dub Narcotic, on tour supporting their new dance-friendly and beat-laden album. READ MORE
Shopping
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Kinross Men's & Women's Fall Trunk Show
Sep 21, 2017 - Sep 23, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Kinross Men's & Women's Fall Trunk Show with Rep Gail Tomsich READ MORE
Convention
Be Digital Summit
Sep 21, 2017 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sheila Scarborough and Leslie McLellan from Tourism Currents are this year's keynote speakers. Their unique training model ensures that every session is focused on the tourism industry. Look forward to learning an impressive wealth of information about the large role social media plays in destination marketing for both tourism organizations and small businesses. Sheila and Leslie will demonstrate how tools, platforms, and strategies apply to your organization's digital marketing plan. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Recreating Nat Youngblood’s The Way West: An Evening with Paint Monkey
Sep 21, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the Fort Pitt Museum for an evening that mixes creativity and local history! Unwind with your paint brush and make your own version of Nat Youngblood’s “The Way West.” Paint Monkey will lightly pre-sketch the canvas for an enjoyable creative experience. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers
Sep 20, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Nathan Carter Debut North American Tour
Sep 20, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
On his debut North American tour, join Nathan, his Irish band, and special guest star Chloe Agnew for a show-stopping mix of songs like "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Wagon Wheel," and a program packed with old country favorites, Irish folk songs, and adult contemporary classics. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
All for All Summit
Sep 20, 2017 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Interactive summit for mid-career to executive-level professionals in the Pittsburgh area who want a deeper understanding of the economic and community impact that comes from immigrant inclusion. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Sep 20, 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: "The Dinner: A Novel" by Herman Koch. READ MORE
Entertainment
Preseason Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena
Sep 20, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Preseason Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pup Night at PNC Park: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers
Sep 19, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Bring your pup to support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
The Reel Story- Manchester by the Sea
Sep 19, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join them for this week's film! READ MORE
Entertainment
Roger Waters at PPG Paints Arena
Sep 19, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Roger Waters will return to North America in 2017 with a pioneering new tour, “Us + Them”, featuring classic Pink Floyd, some new songs and solo work. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers
Sep 18, 2017
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park! READ MORE
Family
Bridging Connections: Interactive Tour for Visitors with Alzheimer’s
Sep 18, 2017 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
The Alzheimer’s Association is partnering with the Heinz History Center to offer monthly guided tours designed for those living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and their Care Partners. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Women on the Water (WOW) Paddle
Sep 17, 2017 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Ladies take the helm! Enjoy a Sunday morning paddle along the waterways of Pittsburgh. Female guides will offer one-on-one instruction for improving your paddling technique. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings
Sep 17, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Steelers as they play the Minnesota Vikings at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Zine Release Party
Sep 17, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the Children's Museum in the Art Studio to celebrate the release of a new zine created by guest artist, Ceci Ebitz. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate presented by Miller Lite
Sep 17, 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
Entertainment
Rhapsody in Blue Gala
Sep 16, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This one-night only black tie event features pianist Lang Lang, music director Manfred Honeck, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Rochester Rhinos
Sep 16, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they play the Rochester Rhinos READ MORE
Entertainment
SYLVAN ESSO with Special Guest Helado Negro
Sep 16, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
SYLVAN ESSO with Special Guest Helado Negro presented by WYEP at Stage AE. READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife
Night of 1,000 Marilyns
Sep 16, 2017
Feel like a Hollywood star at The Warhol’s third annual fundraiser. This year’s theme, “Night of 1,000 Marilyns,” invites you to dress up as your favorite Hollywood silver screen star, like Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Marlene Dietrich, Jimmy Stewart, or Greta Garbo. Our seven floors are open to explore, and spaces are activated with a DJ, dancing, and an underground VIP lounge. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Duquesne Men's Soccer vs Navy
Sep 16, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join the Dukes at Rooney Field for an exciting night of Division I soccer as the Duquesne Men’s Soccer team takes on Navy! Admission is free. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
Sep 16, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Support the University of Pittsburgh Panthers as they take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Pittsburgh Algorave
Sep 16, 2017 | 8:30 pm - 12:00 am
The first official Algorave in Pittsburgh - An event where people dance to music generated from algorithms, often using live coding techniques, and short for READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Musuhallpa: Andean Musical Performance
Sep 16, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In celebration of the International Day of Peace and the launch of D&B’s Welcome Center, Musuhallpa, will bring us music of peace and hope from the Andes to Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Entertainment
UFC at PPG Paints Arena
Sep 16, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Top Middleweight Contender Luke Rockhold Faces David Branch On Sept. 16 UFC Pittsburgh Main Event At PPG Paints Arena READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Festival
Silk Screen Film Festival
Sep 16, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017
The 12th annual Silk Screen Film Festival will feature over 42 films from Turkey to Japan. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Bookmarks about You
Sep 16, 2017 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the Children's Museum in their Café and work with a wide variety of materials to create your own one-of-a-kind bookmark reminder of all your unique traits that you can take with you to use this school year. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
TQ Live!
Sep 15, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Warhol hosts TQ Live!, which presents a queer evening of dazzling performance, dance, poetry, comedy, resplendent fantasies, music, and more. This third annual performance series features artists and performers from the many LGBTQIA communities in the Pittsburgh region. READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife
Extra Mile’s 5th Annual Wine Tasting Event
Sep 15, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Kevin McClatchy as he hosts Extra Mile’s 5th Annual Wine Tasting Event. Enjoy a sampling of outstanding wines paired with great hors d’oeuvres in a remarkable venue overlooking the city. Select live and silent auction items will round out the night. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Steelers Kickoff Concert featuring Lee Brice, Parmalee, A Thousand Horses at Stage AE
Sep 15, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is outdoors - Rain or Shine! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Factory Swing Shift
Sep 15, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Factory stays up late! Visit The Warhol’s hands-on underground studio to make art after dark during Factory Swing Shift. Visitors can drop in to experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a relaxed creative environment with skilled artist educators, special guests, and music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Festival
Silk Screen Red Carpet Gala
Sep 15, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mingle with some of Pittsburgh's finest while enjoying ethnic delicacies and sipping on your beverage of choice. Live entertainment will be interspersed with trailers from some of the films shown during the festival. READ MORE
Shopping
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Canali Fall Trunk Show
Sep 14, 2017 - Sep 16, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Canali Fall Trunk Show with Rep Peter Belci READ MORE
Shopping
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Magnanni Trunk Show
Sep 14, 2017 - Sep 16, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Magnanni Trunk Show with Rep Colin Combes READ MORE
Arts + Culture
"Stories," she wrote; An Evening of One Act Plays
Sep 14, 2017 - Sep 16, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Big Green Bananas proudly presents the Pittsburgh premiere of “Stories,” she wrote; an evening of 4 new one act plays directed by Kim El and Delilah Picart. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
#LunchLoop
Sep 14, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Trade in your normal lunchtime routine and join BikePGH, Riverlife and Healthy Ride for the last #LunchLoop on Thursday, September 14. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival
Queens of the Stone Age - Presented by 105.9 The X
Sep 13, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is outdoors - Rain or Shine! READ MORE
Community
Powering the Economy with Innovation
Sep 13, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Heinz History Center and hear from the region's leading experts on how energy innovation, technology and energy policies can effectively grow the economy, create jobs and strategically move the city forward while decarbonizing our energy use. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Sensory Friendly Afternoon at the Children's Museum
Sep 12, 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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Roger Humphries Jam Session at Agnes Katz Plaza
Sep 12, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Roger Humprhies performs a free concert open to the public at the Agnes Katz Plaza. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Duquesne Men's Soccer vs Wright State
Sep 12, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join the Dukes at Rooney Field for an exciting night of Division I soccer as the Duquesne Men’s Soccer team takes on Wright State! Admission is free. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Page to Screen - A Dog's Purpose
Sep 12, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join them for this week's film! READ MORE
Family
Tot Activities at the Children's Museum
Sep 12, 2017 - Sep 28, 2017 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
There's always tot-friendly activities for your little ones at the Children's Museum! See the schedule below & check it out. READ MORE
Community,
Family
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Sep 12, 2017 | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
National Chocolate Milkshake Day is the perfect excuse for a chocolate milkshake break with a friend or co-worker. Whether you need a quick break from the office or have a few minutes to spare in-between classes, grab a friend and head to The Milk Shake Factory for buy one get one free Classic Chocolate milkshakes. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival
A Day To Remember - Presented by 105.9 The X
Sep 12, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors Presented by PromoWest North Shore and Opus One READ MORE
Community,
Shopping
Fashion Market
Sep 11, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A variety of retailers and mobile fashion trucks offer unique deals, great finds, and an exciting way to do some shopping on your lunch break in Downtown while supporting small, local businesses. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Duquesne Women's Soccer vs Seton Hall
Sep 10, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the Dukes at Rooney Field for an exciting afternoon of Division I soccer as the Duquesne Women’s Soccer team takes on Seton Hall! Admission is free READ MORE
Entertainment
Pittsburgh Professional Singles Speed Dating
Sep 10, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Pittsburgh Professional Singles in a fun new environment to get to know each other. They've rented Penn Society, a private, members-only speakeasy exclusively for this event! READ MORE
Family
Grandparents Day Discount at the Children's Museum
Sep 10, 2017 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Happy Grandparents Day! Today only, all grandparents receive FREE admission when they visit the Children's Museum with their grandchildren. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Louisville City FC
Sep 9, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they play Louisville City FC READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival
XFEST featuring Bastille at Stage AE
Sep 9, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
XFEST featuring Bastille presented by 105.9 The X at Stage AE. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pittsburgh Sketch Crawl
Sep 9, 2017 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A 4-hour drawing marathon! Bring a sketch book, art supplies, lunch and a chair. Draw what you see on a journey through some of Downtown’s scenic plazas. Rick Antolic, accomplished artist and illustrator, will be on-hand at each scheduled location to assist with sketches as needed. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
A Fine Li(n)e
Sep 8, 2017 - Sep 9, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Reality and Fantasy are separated by A Fine Li(n)e. The story of a performer and why he left the stage. More importantly, why he has returned. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Rock 'n' Soul Gala
Sep 8, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Celebrate with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and take a nostalgic look back at some of the greatest concerts held at the Benedum Center, (formerly the Stanley Theatre), at the Rock ‘n’ Soul Gala. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Duquesne Women's Soccer vs Xavier
Sep 8, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join the Dukes at Rooney Field for an exciting night of Division I soccer as the Duquesne Women’s Soccer team takes on Xavier! Admission is free. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival
Stroll the Strip
Sep 8, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
On Friday, September 8 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. stroll your way through the Strip District. Explore over 25 locations and find food, drinks, music, and fun! Tickets are $40 presale and serves as a fundraiser for Strip District Neighbors. Tickets will be available at the door for $55 each. Visit their website to learn more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
African Cultural Exchange International Program
Sep 8, 2017 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Stop by Market Square to visit with African businesses and learn about African culture. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 7, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Scott Brothers House Party
Sep 7, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott of HGTV's Property Brother nationwide tour makes a stop in Pittsburgh for an evening of sibling rivalry and humor! READ MORE
Shopping
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Nina McLemore Fall Trunk Show
Sep 7, 2017 - Sep 9, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join Larrimor's Designer Clothing for the Nina McLemore Fall Trunk Show READ MORE
Community
#WhatsYourWaffle?
Sep 7, 2017 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Comfort hotel brand is taking over Pittsburgh’s own The Coop Chicken & Waffles Food Truck and teaming up with celebrity chef Eric Greenspan to offer FREE SAMPLES of the new waffle flavors in the hotel brand’s coast to coast #WhatsYourWaffle campaign, which launched on National Waffle Day. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 6, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife
Wednesday Wine Flights: Wine & War
Sep 6, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Wine & War: How Global Conflict Influenced the Wine World. From the time of Ancient Greece, the Great World Wars and leading up to current conflicts in the Middle East, wars have held great influence in the world of wine. Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust as they discuss these events and how their impacts have determined the growth and distribution of wine culture around the globe. READ MORE
Convention
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Sep 6, 2017 - Sep 8, 2017
2017 Regional Meetings 1 & 4 READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pup Night at PNC Park: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 5, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Bring your Pup to support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Thomas Wendt at the Agnes Katz Plaza
Sep 5, 2017 | 5:00 am - 12:00 am
Thomas Wendt will perform at the Agnes Katz Plaza at this free concert open to the public. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
The Reel Story - Burnt
Sep 5, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join them for this week's film! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 4, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Children's Museum: Closed
Sep 4, 2017 - Aug 7, 2017
The Children's Museum will be closed to the public from September 4 - 7 READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
Sep 3, 2017 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park! READ MORE
Nightlife
80's Night at Howl at the Moon
Sep 3, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Get out that Aqua Net, because 80's Night is here! Bring all your leg warmers, big hair and neon for our 80's Night! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
Sep 2, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park! READ MORE
Community
Resume Assistance by Appointment
Sep 2, 2017 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
One-on-one assistance is available at the CLP to help you develop a strong resume so you can land an interview. Bring a copy of your resume to receive feedback from a qualified volunteer. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Youngstown State
Sep 2, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Support the University of Pittsburgh Panthers as they take on the Youngstown State Penguins at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Puzzle Pandemonium!
Sep 2, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Gather with fellow jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts to work together on the newest, most challenging puzzles yet! Can we complete them all in just two hours? This event is for puzzlers of all ages. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
Sep 1, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Duquesne Women's Soccer vs Illinois State
Sep 1, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join the Dukes at Rooney Field for an exciting night of Division I soccer as the Duquesne Women’s Soccer team takes on Illinois State! Admission is free. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
STUDIO: Tara Donovan
Aug 28, 2017 - Sep 1, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come on down to the Studio as the Children's Museum draws inspiration from the work of artist Tara Donavan! 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
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
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
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
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
Arts + Culture
Free Friday Walking Tour: Penn-Liberty Cultural District
Sep 1, 2017 - Sep 29, 2017 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Hear how a blighted area in downtown Pittsburgh was designated both a City and National Register Historic District and transformed into Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, a 14-block area attracting more than two million people to approximately 4,000 performances, exhibits, and events each year READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Free Friday Walking Tour: Fourth Avenue Historic District
Sep 1, 2017 - Sep 29, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The history housed in the distinctive buildings bordering Pittsburgh’s 25-foot-wide Fourth Avenue, between Smithfield and Stanwix streets, is amazing. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Live Music Fridays at Backstage Bar
Aug 11, 2017 - Oct 20, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come to the Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar to take advantage of our full bar and dinner menu as you enjoy the free, live music every Friday/Saturday from 5pm-7:30pm! 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
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
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
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
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
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
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