Events
Events
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December
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Co-Workers
Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Co-Workers takes you behind the scenes of an everyday office where anything but the usual happens! READ MORE
Holidays
Holiday Community Day
Dec 13, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for a festive celebration filled with joy, culture, and community spirit! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music
Sounds of the Season
Dec 13, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Family-Friendly Holiday Concert of the Year Gather your friends, family, and festive spirit for an unforgettable evening of holiday music that blends, jazz, soul, and global rhythms. Sounds of the Season brings together some of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated artists – alongside internationally recognized performers – for a joyful concert that welcomes all ages and all traditions. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Sports360 Exhibit Opening: A Family-Friendly Tailgate Celebration
Dec 13, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
The best way to spread holiday cheer is rooting for your home teams! Be among the first to experience the?Sports360 exhibit with an afternoon packed with game-day excitement and Renegade chills. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Holiday Song Shop Concert
Dec 13, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Pittsburgh Opera’s free, informal Song Shop concerts feature the Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Calliope Presents Lily Henley with Duncan Wickel
Dec 13, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
When singer, fiddler, and songwriter Lily Henley set out to make an album of Sephardic Jewish ballads set to new melodies, she was looking for her own way to interpret a critically endangered tradition. On Oras Dezaoradas (out on Lior Éditions Records), Henley highlights the Ladino language, a threatened tongue that fuses old Spanish with Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish, and Persian elements spoken by less than 100,000 people in the world today. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays
Play It Forward Toy Drive 2025
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center will host the 2025 Play It Forward Toy Drive, a heartwarming annual tradition dedicated to bringing joy to children in need. Held December 12–13, the event invites the community to donate new or gently used toys to brighten the holiday season for families across the region. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
CHEERSPORT - Pittsburgh Classic 2025
Dec 13, 2025
The CHEERSPORT – Pittsburgh Classic 2025 invites spectators to experience a high-energy day of spirit and competition at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on December 13, 2025. This premier event brings together elite cheerleading teams from across the region as they showcase their athleticism, precision, and teamwork in an electrifying competitive environment. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Avery Anna
Dec 13, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Don’t miss an intimate night of reflection, storytelling, and community as Anna brings the let go letters tour to StageAE on December 13! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Sharks
Dec 13, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the San Jose Sharks at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays
Mingle All the Way
Dec 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
‘Tis the season to meet someone new! Mingle All the Way is a festive singles event designed to bring Pittsburgh singles together! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Feelings and Feelings: Connecting with Students through Texture
Dec 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Designed fro K12 Educators, experience an entire unit of lesson plans in three hours of learning and creating READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedy Confidential with Brittany Alexis
Dec 13, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh’s brightest comedic talents! READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Cookbook Club
Dec 13, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a new cookbook club with the Library! At select CLP locations, we will talk cookbooks, share stories and cultures and explore all things culinary. This month will feature The Encyclopedia of Cast Iron: Over 350 Recipes for the Cast Iron Connoisseur. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Hall of Honor Dinner
Dec 14, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Steeler's annual Hall of Honor Dinner celebrates the induction of each year's Hall of Honor class during a special ceremony at Acrisure Stadium. The evening features drinks, dinner, and the appearance of Steelers Legends. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Mammoths
Dec 14, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Utah Mammoths at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Momentum Festival 2025
Dec 10, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Join the City Threatre Company and The CMU Center for New Work Development for a weekend of new works made in and about Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
The Cure: The Show of the Lost World
Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
The Cure’s widely acclaimed album, 'SONGS OF A LOST WORLD’ was released in November 2024 and on the night of the album’s unveiling, the band performed the record in full for the first and only time, at London’s Troxy where 3,000 fans attended and tickets sold out within seconds. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
All That Jazz
Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
One of the most requested movies makes it way to the big screen! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers vs. Dolphins
Dec 15, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Monday Night Football is here! Catch the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music
Poetry Unplugged: Still Dreaming
Dec 16, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10th Anniversary Celebration at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Oilers
Dec 16, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 am
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Edmonton Oilers at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Free event
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Dec 16, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a movie screening of Karate Kid: Legends. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Holiday Brass Spectacular
Dec 16, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The virtuosic brass section of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is renowned for its brilliance, refinement and incredible power. Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for this annual, festive holiday tradition with our special Holiday Brass Spectacular! From traditional Baroque favorites to new arrangements of your most-loved holiday tunes, this evening, perfect for the whole family, is sure to usher in the merry season! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Emmett Goods Quartet
Dec 16, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dr. Emmett C. Goods is a trombonist and Associate Professor of Music/Africana Studies and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Rhode Island. He has been performing for over 25 years. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebration and Screening! Pride and Prejudice (1940)
Dec 16, 2025
With a special introduction and post-film discussion by Jane Austen Society of North America members and scholars Linda Troost and Sayre Greenfield! AND hot tea and sweets! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Dinosaur World Live
Dec 17, 2025
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this Olivier award-winning interactive show for all the family? READ MORE
Community,
Holidays
The Cheer you Deserve with Woodford Reserve
Dec 17, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Cheer You Deserve, Oh the Food we will Serve, On this winter's night, with Woodford Reserve READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Dec 17, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a lively discussion on The Wright Brothers, by David McCullough. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and may also be available through one of our eResources, including Libby and Hoopla. READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Dec 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event
Kids Choice
Dec 18, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Choose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children’s space; or teach other kids something you love. Children’s Services staff will be there to support you. For kids in grades K-5. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Trisha Yearwood
Dec 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the magic of the holiday season with the incomparable Trisha Yearwood with the Pittsburgh Symphony! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Seven Short Films by Bob Butcher
Dec 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Bob Buncher began working as a sculptor in the 1980s. In 1992 he started investigating video as a medium. Video has become his main avenue of expression. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music
Open Letters: Home is Where the Heart Is
Dec 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Propel Performing Arts Academy presents Open Letters: Home Is Where the Heart Is, a student-led original musical performance that explores meaningful themes and personal stories through music, movement, and creativity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Music
Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra
Dec 19, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Don’t miss the Annual Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert for the perfect jazzy start to the holiday season! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Dec 19, 2025
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Festival,
Holidays,
Nightlife
The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Pittsburgh
Dec 20, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for the ultimate Christmas Bar Crawl in Pittsburgh, where the holiday spirit and good times collide on December 20th, 2025! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Music
Christmas with Joe Serafini
Dec 20, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Social media sensation and Pittsburgh native Joe Serafini transforms his viral Christmas cabaret into a live, hometown holiday spectacular! READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife
Howl at the Moon's Boogie Wonderland
Dec 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Groove Around the Christmas Tree at Howl at the Moon’s Boogie Wonderland Party! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music
Christmas Live with Joe Serafini
Dec 20, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Musician and actor Joe Serafini (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) returns with his popular holiday spectacular to the stage! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Dec 20, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
This winter, TSO is hitting the road with the fan-favorite show The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor
Grinch and Cindy Lou Who Visit Mellon Square
Dec 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meet everyone’s favorite residents of Whoville in Mellon Square–no cost or registration required! READ MORE
Entertainment
Subhah Agarwal Stand-Up
Dec 20, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Seventeen-year stand-up comedy veteran Subhah Agarwal has been seen on HBO, NBC, Hulu, and more. Now she’s returning to the Arcade Theater for a hilarious night of comedy covering everything from spy pigeons to questionable burlesque. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Free event
Library Lounge: Throwback Cinema
Dec 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a movie screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. All movies selected will be at least 20 years old. READ MORE
Family,
Film & Movies,
Holidays
Family Matinees at the Harris: Fleischer Studios Holiday Party
Dec 20, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Max Fleischer is one of the most renowned pioneers in animation. From 1919 to 1942, he and his company, Fleischer Studios, produced nearly 700 cartoons. Among his many achievements, his studio was the first to animate both Popeye and Superman — and he created the legendary Betty Boop, who remains an icon of American culture to this day. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Festival of Trees
Nov 29, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
This holiday season, we are excited to introduce a brand-new tradition: Pittsburgh Public Theater's Festival of Trees! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Convention
AnimeVerse Fest Pittsburgh 2025
Dec 20, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Get ready for Animeverse Fest, happening December 20–21, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center! This dynamic event will bring the venue to life as anime and gaming fans come together for an unforgettable weekend. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Canadiens
Dec 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Montreal Canadians at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Highmark Holiday Pops
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Pittsburgh’s Favorite Holiday Tradition!? READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Music
Sensory Friendly Concert: Holiday Pops
Dec 21, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get in the holiday spirit with the entire family in an environment that is welcoming to all. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Brian Jay Corrigan, JD PhD in Charles Dickens, Conjurer
Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
It is 1843, and a 31-year-old Dickens is riding the crest of extraordinary fame. Even as he prepares to write his most celebrated work, A Christmas Carol, he attends an evening of magical theatre that will change his life. Fascinated by the art form, he becomes Charles Dickens, Conjurer. Here is a world of wandering spirits, a tragic death, sweat-shops, debtor’s prisons, hypnotism, mysticism, and a most extraordinary bird. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Holidays
Yippee Ki Yay (the parody celebration of Die Hard)
Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard?from Richard Marsh – Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue). READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays
A Christmas Story: The Play
Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
WE TRIPLE-DOG-DARE YOU TO GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT! READ MORE
Nightlife,
Tours
BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley
Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
Experience Pittsburgh’s top holiday sights like never before! READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Edgar Snyder & Associates Holiday Hoops Classic
Dec 22, 2025 | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Annul high school basketball tournament showcasing top Western PA high school teams in a series of games in a professional arena setting! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays
A Musical Christmas Carol
Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
A Holiday Treat for the entire family! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies
The Polar Express
Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
All aboard! “The Polar Express” is making its annual rounds at the Rangos Giant Cinema! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Unique: An Improv Show About Disabilities and Mental Health
Jan 24, 2026 - Dec 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Arcade Comedy Theater for a hilarious night of anecdotes and improv provided by storytellers and performers who have two things in common: each is UNIQUE, and they all have disabilities! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
The Christmas Eve 5k
Dec 24, 2025
The Largest Christmas Eve Race in the United States! READ MORE
Entertainment
Harlem Globetrotters
Dec 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
100 Years of Thrills. 100 Years of Laughs. 100 Years of Joy. This is your only chance to be part of The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Holidays
Frozen Sing-along
Dec 27, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
For the first time in forever, come sing along to this very special screening of “Frozen” at the Rangos Giant Cinema Sat., Dec. 27 at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Come early to meet the ice princess! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Dec 27, 2025 | 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Sports + Recreation
WWE Holiday Tour Live
Dec 27, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Don't miss this annual live event series that is not televised and focuses on in-ring action and fan interactions READ MORE
Entertainment
Well Known Strangers
Dec 27, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don’t miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs. READ MORE
Entertainment
Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
Dec 27, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh’s longest running and best-selling comedy shows! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Shopping
The Glamour Gala: Vol. 2
Dec 28, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Glamour Gala Fashion Show and Art Exhibit (GGFSAE) will be hosting their 2nd annual fashion show “The Glamour Gala Vol.2” on December 28, 2025 from 3:00-7:00pm. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Holidays
Frozen II (3D)
Dec 28, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venture into the unknown with us during this very special screening of “Frozen II” in 3D at Rangos Giant Cinema on Sun., Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Come early to meet the ice princess! READ MORE
Music
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Dec 28, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Music
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Dec 28, 2025 | 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Holidays
The Nutcracker
Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Pittsburgh’s Favorite Holiday Tradition! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Spotlight on the ‘Burgh: Whose Trick is it Anyway?
Dec 26, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Back by popular demand and just in time to wrap up your holiday season with a little wonder: the best of the ‘Burgh! It’s Whose Trick is it Anyway? The improv magic show where everything is made up and the points still don’t matter. That’s right, they’re like the volume of Teller’s microphone... completely silent. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
I WILL BELONG TO ONLY ME
Nov 22, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Titled after a line from her own writing, I Will Belong to Only Me marks the first U.S. solo survey of Peju Alatise (b. 1975 in Lagos, Nigeria). A defining figure in contemporary African art, this exhibition brings together two decades of her work across sculpture, installation, text, and film. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays
Holiday Bonus Season At Our Haus!
Nov 26, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
This holiday season, from November 25 through December 29, Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh Brewery & Restaurant is giving back with its Holiday Bonus Cards—where the more guests celebrate, the more they earn. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Ghost Tour
Apr 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Hurricanes
Dec 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Miami Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
BNY Fab Lab Holiday Ornaments
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
Customize your holiday with a laser-cut wooden ornament! Use CAD software to design an ornament to take home for the holidays. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Mike Tomaro
Dec 30, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mike Tomaro has been the Director of Jazz Studies at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, since 1997. A saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, and educator, he wrote one of the definitive books on jazz arranging used by countless high school and college band directors. “Instrumental Jazz Arranging - A Comprehensive and Practical Guide” is published by Hal Leonard. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Laser Holiday Magic
Dec 28, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with a festive laser celebration that’s perfect for the whole family. READ MORE
Holidays,
Tours
New Year's Eve Cruises
Dec 31, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Ring in 2024 Out on the Water! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event
Teen Choice
Dec 31, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for Teen Choice where you can choose your own creative adventure! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Holidays,
Nightlife
2025 New Year's Eve Party at Cross Body Dance + Movement
Dec 31, 2025 | 9:30 pm - 2:00 am
What could be better than dancing the night away on New Year's Eve? Not much! ? READ MORE
Free event,
Holidays,
Music
Where Will You Be On NYE?
Dec 31, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A New Bier For A New Year! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
New Year’s Eve 2026 at Howl at the Moon Pittsburgh
Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Come to Pittsburgh’s best New Year’s Eve Party! Enjoy live music, drink packages, complimentary buffet, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight! READ MORE
Tours
Holiday Lights Tour
Nov 26, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
Walk the Burgh's holiday tour! Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
The Secret Agent
Dec 19, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
The Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who has gifted us such breathtakers as Aquarius and Bacurau, returns with a thrillingly unpredictable, empowering political fable about people swept up in forces beyond their control. READ MORE
Community
Silent Reading Party
Jan 3, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Help the Carnegie Library Museum Pittsburgh celebrate adult winter reading and treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read, discuss what you’ve read, and enjoy refreshments. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Hannibal in Bookends
Dec 4, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hannibal in Bookends is a dramatic retelling of a life on the stage and across the table. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Clue
Dec 30, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. READ MORE
Family,
Film & Movies,
Free event
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Jan 6, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library Pittsburgh for a movie screening of Elio. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits
Jan 9, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The 2025 tour brings their all-new show to the stage, celebrating The Beatles’ second film, HELP!, with performances from the movie soundtrack, as well as the Beatles’ greatest hits of every era. READ MORE
Entertainment
Nate Jackson Big Dog Comedy Tour
Jan 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Nate Jackson is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy, with over 4 million TikTok followers and 600 million global views. Known for his viral content and electric stage presence, he’s currently selling out theaters across the U.S. and will kick off his BIG DOG COMEDY TOUR this fall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Kierra Darshell's Birthday DRAG Brunch
Jan 10, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday DRAG Brunch for all ages at The Greer Cabaret Theater - Pittsburgh Cultural Trust READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Mario Williams
Jan 10, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ring in the new year with the return of Pittsburgh’s favorite rising star for an intimate hometown rock revival! READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Cookbook Club
Jan 10, 2026
Join Carnegie Library Pittsburgh for a new cookbook club with the Library! At select CLP locations, we will talk cookbooks, share stories and cultures and explore all things culinary. This month will feature America: The Cookbook by Gabrielle Langholtz. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Taylor Tomlinson: The Save Me Tour
Jan 11, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A rare talent who has garnered mass appeal at a young age, Tomlinson is notably the only female late night host on network television and the youngest by two decades! READ MORE
Free event
Allegheny County PA Medi Coordinator presents Medicare Help
Jan 13, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
PA Medi assists Medicare beneficiaries and/or caregivers understand the complex coordination of the healthcare system regarding coverage and benefits. They also screen individuals to make sure they are not missing any cost savings programs available in Pennsylvania for their health coverage and prescription coverage needs. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Ready to Run Pittsburgh Pre-Conference: Women of Color in PA Politics
Jan 16, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A panel of elected officials and experts focused on the issues of particular interest to women of color considering a run for office. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Khairy Creek: Stand-Up Special Recording
Jan 17, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
See stand-up Khairy Creek as he records his special at Arcade Comedy Theater. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Teen Time: Black Stories Trivia
Jan 21, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Black Stories Trivia is a casual or competitive trivia game with questions that are specifically themed around stories, media, and art produced by Black creators and artists. This Teen Time program will help teens know the vast array of Black voices that exist and express themselves through a variety of different mediums and styles. This program is part of the 2026 programming. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Eddie Griffin
Jan 24, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
From classic stand-up specials to blockbuster films, Eddie Griffin has cemented himself as a comedy icon. Catch his standup live at the Byham Theater this November. No topic is safe as Eddie Griffin delivers his funny, unfiltered, and unapologetic views. Get your tickets now & Join Eddie Griffin live on stage for a night of laughter and unforgettable moments. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition
Aug 29, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presenst an exhibition that celebrates the incredible talents of CAPA alumni and faculty for its 45th Anniversary. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Martha Graham Dance Company
Jan 28, 2026
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Martha Graham Dance Company, the oldest dance company in the United States, is renowned for its legendary and groundbreaking style of modern dance. Described by the New York Times as “spellbinding and as prescient as ever,” the Company continues to captivate audiences with Graham's iconic works, alongside an exciting new creation made especially for the company’s centennial! READ MORE
Entertainment
Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows
Jan 31, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vulture called ALI SIDDIQ stand-up comedy’s most prolific storyteller. Born and raised in Houston, TX, Ali’s unique style of stand-up originated behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. READ MORE
Entertainment
Beta Stage
Jan 31, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Picture This
Nov 8, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Picture This is a free public art exhibit featuring vibrant photos by renowned Pittsburgh photographers, personal recordings, and interactive activations, this new multimedia exhibition reveals the power of connecting across generations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Chamber Music Pittsburgh Presents Ruckus with Davóne Tines
Feb 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Ruckus makes its Pittsburgh debut, joining forces with bass-baritone Davóne Tines, “one of the most powerful voices of our time” (Los Angeles Times). READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother
Sep 13, 2025 - Feb 14, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A comedy variety show featuring improv, characters, games, and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Wicked
Jan 14, 2026 - Feb 15, 2026
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Cupid's Undie Run
Feb 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
THE PANTLESS PARTY WITH A PURPOSE! READ MORE
Film & Movies
Ocean Paradise
Nov 26, 2025 - Feb 24, 2026
Journey to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean, where blue-green islands, pink-hue atolls, and coral reefs thrive with a dizzying array of wildlife and tropical beauty. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Storytime: Family Fun
Jan 7, 2026 - Feb 25, 2026
Join the Carnegie Library Pittsburgh for stories, songs and action rhymes. During this 30 minute program, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Andy Warhol: Vanitas
Nov 26, 2025 - Mar 9, 2026
Andy Warhol: Vanitas explores the ephemeral nature of life as seen through the eyes of one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Under The Radar
Sep 20, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh's vibrant improv scene! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Eternal Beauty
Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This spring, Texture Contemporary Ballet proudly closes its celebratory 15th Anniversary Season with Eternal Beauty. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays,
Music
A Christmas Story: The Play
Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Be a holiday hero and bring your brood downtown this season to bask in the warm glow of holiday lights and experience the joy of a tale that is anything but your average Christmas “story. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bike the Burgh - Beauty of the Burgh Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This tour is perfect if you are new to the city and you would like to see the most interesting spots of Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays,
Market Square,
Nightlife,
Outdoor,
Tours
Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley
Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is a festive, one-of-a-kind experience that brings the joy of the season to life on wheels. READ MORE
Free event,
Holidays
Holiday Bonus Season At Our Haus!
Nov 25, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Earn $15 Bonus Cards Throughout The Holidays READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Tours
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a walk with a knowledgable local guide to explore Downtown Pittsburgh's architecture, history and culture. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
UPMC Rink at PPG Place
Nov 14, 2025 - Mar 1, 2026
Dive into winter-themed activities in downtown Pittsburgh and skate around a towering Christmas tree! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Whether you are visiting Pittsburgh or you are a local, you will learn interesting facts about the history and culture of Pittsburgh while riding past beautiful sights and architecture. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Con Alma Early Happy Hour
Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Cona Alma Early Happy Hour
Sep 14, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Con Alma Late Happy Hour
Sep 16, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Con Alma Early Happy Hour
Sep 16, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Got Rights?
Aug 21, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? - a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! READ MORE
Entertainment
House Team Spotlight
Nov 7, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Tours
Comedy Bus - Holiday Ride
Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
INTERACTIVE COMEDY SHOW AND PARTY BUS ALL ROLLED INTO ONE READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Let's Speak English!
Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays,
Tours
Holiday Captain's Dinner and Cruise Tour
Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly on a Pittsburgh River Cruise! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Tours
Santa Fun Cruise & Tour
Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Bring the whole family down aboard this Pittsburgh holiday tradition for a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays
Yinzer Wonderland
Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Enjoy free family-friendly activities on weekends throughout December, presented by Space Bar with support from the Downtown Placemaking Grant. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Gold Sports History Tour
Apr 13, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The perfect walking tour for sports fans! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour
Jan 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a sightseeing tour like no other! Hop aboard the Burgh Bus where the laughter never stops. Enjoy stunning skyline views and hilarious local comedians! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Jan 10, 2026 - Jan 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
You’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may be a Prime Suspect! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event
Storytime: Family Fun
Dec 3, 2025 - Feb 25, 2026 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for stories, songs and action rhymes. During this 30 minute program, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers. READ MORE
Entertainment
House Team Hot Spot
Jan 8, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 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
Entertainment
House Team Spotlight
Jan 9, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bikes & Brews Tour
Jun 28, 2025 - May 1, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Bike the Burgh tour tour packed with lots of history, facts about beer making, and beer samples from each of the places we stop at READ MORE
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