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Community,
Free event,
PDP Events

Let's Learn Chess - Downtown Celebration

Oct 4, 2025
Celebrate Pittsburgh Chess Week with a all-day festival featuring giant chess board, pop-up lessons, live music, and open play! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes

Gatekeepers Valkyrie

Oct 4, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
IS GATEKEEPING REAL? FROM WOMEN'S POV... READ MORE
Convention,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes

STEM Connect 2025

Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
STEM Connect (Oct 1 - Oct 4) is a major convention bringing together students and professionals in STEM, partnered with a STEM Career Fair. Meet recruiters, explore amazing opportunities, and be a part of a vibrant STEM community! READ MORE
Arts + Culture

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Oct 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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

Sketch Comedy Lab

Oct 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
See cutting edge comedy and new scripted works written by some of the city's funniest up-and-coming writers. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Panthers vs. Eagles

Oct 4, 2025
Watch the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the Boston College Eagles at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

A Taste of Ireland

Oct 4, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event

The Electric Playground: Community Day

Oct 4, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the AWAACC AND Hazelwood Local for or The Electric Playground, a free community celebration that brings together games, performances, and hands-on activities for all ages! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies

At the Illusionist's Table

Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025
Candles flicker. Whisky pours. Conversation stirs. Before the night is over you will have encountered the impossible. READ MORE
Entertainment

Killers of Kill Tony

Oct 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Regulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony”, the #1 live podcast in the world, bring their standup show on the road with “Killers of Kill Tony”. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music

Song Shop Concerts

Oct 4, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
You bring the snacks and Pittsburgh Opera brings the entertainment at the Bitz Opera Factory in free midday concert! READ MORE
Entertainment

Your ACT with Nonsense

Oct 5, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. READ MORE
Music

Come Swing with Me

Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
Hit the Las Vegas strip of the 1950’s, where the biggest names in show biz had sway and a well-poured martini was never far away... READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival: The Unholy Three (1925)

Oct 5, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Marking the first of their eight film collaborations at MGM, in the aftermath of producer Irving Thalberg’s move from Universal, Browning and Lon Chaney teamed up for this singularly unsettling adaptation of Tod Robbins’s 1917 circus novel of the same name. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival: The Gold Rush (1925)

Oct 5, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
With a special introduction by Chaplin expert Dan Kamin! Chaplin’s beloved classic follows the Little Tramp to the Klondike, where hardship and hunger inspire some of cinema’s most iconic comic moments, including the “dance of the dinner rolls.” READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor

Rooftop Sip and Soirée: Fall Edition

Oct 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Golden hour meets golden leaves on the rooftop at Kimpton Hotel Monaco. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

The 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark

Oct 5, 2025 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebrate the start of the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season and support two great charities at the 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark – Let’s Go Pens! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Isaac Mizrahi

Oct 6, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Actor, host, writer, designer and producer Isaac Mizrahi’s one-of-a-kind show blends comedy, commentary and an array of classic songs! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Sound Series: Rafiq Bhatia with Special Guest!

Oct 7, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Following his three Sound Series performances, welcome back composer, producer, and guitarist, Rafiq Bhatia, visiting The Warhol Theater in a tour supporting his latest album, Environments! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance

Oct 7, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ailey II captivates audiences worldwide with powerful performances that honor Alvin Ailey’s legacy while redefining the future of modern dance. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Hong Kong Cinema Classics: Bullet In The Head (1990)

Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025
In 1967 Hong Kong, three carefree friends are forced into exile after a violent mistake, leading them to Vietnam’s black markets, wartime chaos, and a deadly test of loyalty and survival. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Hong Kong Cinema Classics: The Killer (1989)

Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025
John Woo’s action classic stars Chow Yun-Fat as a hitman who joins forces with a cop after a tragic accident leaves a nightclub singer blind. A stylish blend of bullets, betrayal, and redemption. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Ben Folds with the Pittsburgh Symphony

Oct 7, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds returns to Pittsburgh for a one-night-only concert with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Community,
Free event

Fall Educator Open House

Oct 7, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore the museum and learn about History Center teacher resources. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Hong Kong Cinema Classics: City on Fire (1987)

Sep 29, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025
Chow Yun-fat stars as an undercover cop caught between loyalty and duty in Ringo Lam’s gritty, socially charged heist thriller. One of Hong Kong cinema’s most influential films—and a direct inspiration for Reservoir Dogs—this rarely screened classic delivers raw tension, explosive action, and unforgettable performances. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

Oct 8, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
COME DANCE, COME SING AND HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Hong Kong Cinema Classics: Hard Boiled (1992)

Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025
Hard Boiled is masterful action filmmaker John Woo’s last Hong Kong film before he broke into Hollywood with Hard Target (1993), Broken Arrow (1996) and Face/Off (1997). READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Bracket Night PPWP Benefit

Oct 9, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An interactive comedy game show benefiting Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

Mindy Seu: A Sexual History of the Internet

Oct 9, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Reveals the pervasive and perverted origins of our digital tools–how technology has been shaped by sexuality? READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival

Midwest Queer Comedy Festival Opening Showcase

Oct 9, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Midwest Queer Comedy Festival Opening Showcase hosted by Dwayne Duke at Arcade Comedy Theater READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Islanders

Oct 9, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
It's the FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON! Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Entertainment

Early Bird Special - MQCF

Oct 10, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Enjoy comedy and make it home before 10! READ MORE
Entertainment

Talking Points - MQCF

Oct 10, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A political comedy show hosted by Asher O'Briant READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

love,: Silhouettes By Erik In Store Event

Oct 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Renowned silhouette artist Erik Johnson, a third-generation master of this rare art form, will be in-store on Friday, October 10, from 12–6 PM at 489 Market Street, Downtown Pittsburgh, creating hand-cut heirloom silhouettes in just minutes. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Here to Pee - MQCF

Oct 10, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Part of the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival! With host Ren Dawe READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

2025 Teacher Open House

Oct 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Discover a vibrant evening celebrating arts education with hands-on activities, live performances, and the unveiling of Andy Warhol: Vanitas. Educators can explore partnership opportunities while earning three Act 48 credit hours. READ MORE
Entertainment

21+ Night: Monster Murder Mystery

Oct 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
At the Frankenstein wedding, one of the monstrous guests is murdered – and your help is needed to solve the mystery! READ MORE
Free event,
Nightlife

Electro Swing Party

Oct 10, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The midnight sun deserves a wild night of music so kick up the energy with the Electro Swing Party at Space Bar–FREE ENTRY! READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

Silver Springs - A Fleetwood Mac Experience (21+)

Oct 11, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Tonidale Pub and CE Presents welcome SILVER SPRINGS - A FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Oct 11, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Warhol and Carnegie Museums are thrilled to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin music and dance performances, Spanish-language tours, and silkscreen printing. READ MORE
Entertainment

Double Team'd - MQCF

Oct 11, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A crowd work show where two comedians join forces to take on the audience. READ MORE
Entertainment

#TheBlackout - MQCF

Oct 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Seattle’s Hit Show comes to Pittsburgh for the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Aakash Odedra Company

Oct 11, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
“Birdsong is ephemeral – like dance, it exists only in the moment— sung once, then lost to time.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours

Go Fourth! Discover Pittsburgh's Wall Street

Oct 11, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stroll with history and antique skyscraper expert Mark Houser and hear amazing tales of the old financial district. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Oct 11, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at The Warhol with live Latin music and dance, Spanish-language tours, and hands-on silkscreen printing, co-presented with Carnegie Museums’ Culture & Community Department. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Oct 11, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at The Warhol with live Latin music and dance, Spanish-language tours, and hands-on silkscreen printing, co-presented with Carnegie Museums’ Culture & Community Department. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Diamond Diva Disco

Oct 11, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dance, Drink, Groove, and Sing at the 70th Annual Diamond Horseshoe Celebration READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Rangers

Oct 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Riverhounds vs. Indy Eleven

Oct 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Riverhounds take on the Milwaukee Indy's at Highmark Stadium! READ MORE
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events

2025 Oktoberfest Pittsburgh

Oct 2, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
Throughout this 11-day festival, Market Square will be transformed into a Karneval and Biergarten with activities for everyone, including Feats of Strength competitions, live music, a KinderPlay family area, and more! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns

Oct 12, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Entertainment

Comedy Stripped - MQCF

Oct 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 | 11:00 pm - 12:30 am
An underwear comedy show. READ MORE
Entertainment

B!tch Please - MQCF

Oct 12, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Loud, unapologetic, and a little unhinged—because being a b!tch is a badge of honor. READ MORE
Entertainment

No Straight Answers - MQCF

Oct 12, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Part of the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival! READ MORE
Entertainment

MQCFest Presents: Helen Wildy

Oct 12, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Come close the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival with Pittsburgh's own Helen Wildy! Hosted by Asher O'Briant READ MORE
Convention,
Family

RV Fall Show 2025

Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
Get ready for an exciting weekend at the RV Fall Show 2025, taking place from October 10 to October 12 at the renowned David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

SIX The Musical

Oct 7, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Symphonie Fantastique

Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique takes audiences on a dramatic journey from passion to madness, paired with Beethoven’s bold Fourth Piano Concerto performed by Francesco Piemontesi. READ MORE
Nightlife

It's October Family Night w/ Coco the Clown!

Oct 14, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kids Eat FREE*! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Il Divo By Candlelight

Oct 14, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
For over 20 years, Il Divo has embodied the power of music, brotherhood, and artistic evolution. Since their debut in 2004, the iconic quartet, formed today with —Urs Bühler (tenor, Switzerland), Sébastien Izambard (tenor, France), David Miller (tenor, USA), and Steven LaBrie (baritone, USA)—have redefined classical crossover, captivating audiences worldwide with their breathtaking vocals and electrifying performances. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events

Mellon Square Happy Hour

Oct 15, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on select Wednesdays and Thursdays for elevated happy hours in Mellon Square, featuring live music, crowd-favorite food vendors, and refreshing cocktails from local alcohol vendors! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event

Global Black Identity & Artistic Expression

Oct 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moderated by Quincy Swatson, Founder and Owner of the Kofi Collection, Global Black Identity and Artistic Expression invites artists Malayah Reynolds, Charles Lyons, Tamara Howard, and Amani Davis to reflect on Blackness as a global experience. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Music

Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise

Oct 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Enjoy an Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise on the Three Rivers in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Tate McRae: Miss Possessive Tour

Oct 15, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Catch Tate McRae as she makes her way around the globe in her first-ever arena tour! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Off the Record XXV: Burgh to the Future!

Oct 16, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Musical satire for a good cause is back in action for YEAR 25, traveling tog reat moments of Pittsburgh's past and hopeful future! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

Hidden History Trivia Night

Oct 16, 2025
It’s a dark and stormy trivia night in Pittsburgh…with a spooky twist! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Music

Processions, Parties & Parades: Closing Celebration

Oct 16, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Closing Celebration Processions, Parties & Parades, an exhibit capturing the powerful presence of people who bring neighborhoods to life through movement, memory, and meaning-making! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Music

Processions, Parties & Parades: Closing Celebration

Oct 16, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Closing Celebration Processions, Parties & Parades, an exhibit capturing the powerful presence of people who bring neighborhoods to life through movement, memory, and meaning-making! READ MORE
Entertainment

UNIQUE

Oct 17, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Join us for another 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
Entertainment

Duo Two Ways

Oct 17, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Sound Series: Brian Dunne with special guest Dead Gowns

Oct 17, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Songwriter and guitarist Brian Dunne takes the stage for an intimate solo performance, featuring music from his acclaimed 2023 album Loser On The Ropes. READ MORE
Entertainment

Night of the Moth Man

Oct 17, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Inspired by Eamon McNamee’s Night of the Moth Man, this Pittsburgh-born tabletop RPG becomes a live, D&D-style comedy adventure, with new thrills each night (or the full saga across all three). READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Unique: An Improv Show About Disabilities & Mental Health

Oct 17, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Disabilities Awareness Month with UNIQUE! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Sidra Bell

Oct 17, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Sidra Bell Dance New York, where innovation meets emotional depth in a mesmerizing evening of contemporary dance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Red Bull Turn It Up: Pittsburgh

Oct 17, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
One Theme. One Mix. Who's got the crowd? You Decide! The audience votes for the best mix, battle after battle! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

La Bohème

Oct 18, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
When a candle flickers, love sparks. Set against the backdrop of 1830’s Paris, La Bohème follows four impoverished artists surviving with little more than friendship, passion, and their love for art. READ MORE
Entertainment

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Oct 18, 2025 | 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

Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show

Oct 18, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Cody Johnson: Leather Deluxe Tour

Oct 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
2024 CMA Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Cody Johnson is coming to the burgh with his Leather Deluxe Tour! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

The Magic of Motown

Oct 19, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Magic of Motown is a group of powerful vocalists backed by a band delivering all the hits from: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin etc. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Noises Off

Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
THE FUNNIEST PLAY OF ALL TIME? YES. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Sibelius' Finlandia

Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
Sibelius’s Sixth evokes the quiet beauty of nature, paired with Stravinsky’s vibrant Violin Concerto performed by the brilliant Leila Josefowicz. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Mumford & Sons

Oct 19, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Grammy Award-winning British folk rockers Mumford & Sons are embarking on a 2025 North American tour and heading to Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

La Bohème

Oct 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
When a candle flickers, love sparks. Set against the backdrop of 1830’s Paris, La Bohème follows four impoverished artists surviving with little more than friendship, passion, and their love for art. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Music

Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio

Oct 21, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Marel Hidalgo is a seventeen-year old guitarist who formed his first band by age six! Now, he is active in jazz clubs, venues, and festivals all over the East Coast and overseas. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs Canucks

Oct 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

La Bohème

Oct 23, 2025 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
When a candle flickers, love sparks. Set against the backdrop of 1830’s Paris, La Bohème follows four impoverished artists surviving with little more than friendship, passion, and their love for art. READ MORE
Entertainment

One Bite One Day: Pittsburgh's Premier Foodie Event

Oct 23, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
One Bite One Day returns Oct. 23 at the Pittsburgh Opera. Enjoy food, cocktails, entertainment, and a silent auction while supporting families facing advanced-stage cancer. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

La Bohème

Oct 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
When a candle flickers, love sparks. Set against the backdrop of 1830’s Paris, La Bohème follows four impoverished artists surviving with little more than friendship, passion, and their love for art. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife

Wig Out

Oct 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Imagine an entire room full of Halloween wigs and the most amazing energy! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

The 4th Witch

Sep 25, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cinema’s The 4th Witch is told through shadow puppetry, actors in silhouette and live music (without dialogue or narration). This feature-length work inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, depicts the story of a young girl, orphaned from war, who becomes apprenticed to three witches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Knights of the Arcade

Oct 25, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Pitt Panthers vs. NC State Wolfpack

Oct 25, 2025
Watch the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the NC State Wolfpacks at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Entertainment

SkyWatch

Oct 25, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Experience One of the Most Unique Astronomy Shows in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Community,
Family

MessFest: Halloween Edition

Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get ready for a frightfully fun day of messy science at the Science Center’s annual celebration! READ MORE
Community,
Convention

Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh 2025

Oct 24, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
The signature program of A Call to Care, Inc., Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is a free, two-day dental, vision and hearing clinic that serves patients in need. ALL services are provided FREE of charge by local clinical professionals, and there are no eligibility or insurance requirements. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife

Boo N Brew Halloween Dance Cruise

Oct 25, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Boo N Brew Dance Cruise & Tour – Come On Down To Pittsburgh’s Craziest Halloween Party! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets

Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Riverhounds vs. Phoenix

Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Riverhounds take on the Phoenix Rising Club at Highmark Stadium! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

La Bohème

Oct 26, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
When a candle flickers, love sparks. Set against the backdrop of 1830’s Paris, La Bohème follows four impoverished artists surviving with little more than friendship, passion, and their love for art. READ MORE
Festival

Kids Eat Free & Halloween Safety Day w/ UPMC Burn Center

Oct 26, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
w/ CoCo The Clown & Giveaways READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers

Oct 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers

Oct 26, 2025 | 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take of the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

La Bohème

Sep 18, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
When a candle flickers, love sparks. Set against the backdrop of bohemian Paris, La Bohème follows four impoverished artists surviving with little more than friendship, passion, and their love for art. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Music

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Tim Burton’s holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to life on the big screen with live music from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event

Haunted History Center Halloween

Oct 26, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Step inside the History Center for a spooktacular day of tricks, treats, and ghoulishly grand fun! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

“Hurdle-isms” Book Talk with Clint Hurdle

Oct 26, 2025
Join former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle for the launch of his book, “Hurdle-isms.” READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Steel City Horror Show

Oct 26, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
What is this month's mystery movie? Enjoy in-theater scares and pre-show surprises plus a scintillating special guest! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Blues

Oct 27, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the St. Louis Blues at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

The Life & Music of George Michael at Byham Theater

Oct 28, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Life & Music of George Michael will change your perception of live concerts forever, so get your tickets now for Tuesday 28th October 2025. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

The Life & Music of George Michael

Oct 28, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
National sensation The Life and Music of George Michael returns to rock the Byham stage this October! For one night only, witness the incredible journey of pop star George Michael with this dynamo production promising unforgettable concert experiences and the electric fan connection that made Michael a legend. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Jon Batiste

Oct 28, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Multi-GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Jon Batiste brings his Big Money Tour: Jon Batiste Plays America to Heinz Hall as part of his highly anticipated, second-ever headlining run. This unforgettable night in Pittsburgh is one stop on a dynamic journey across more than 30 cities nationwide, including iconic venues like Red Rocks, the Grand Ole Opry, and a special co-bill with Diana Ross. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Jon Batiste

Oct 28, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Multi-GRAMMY and Academy Award winner, Jon Batiste brings his Big Money Tour to Heinz Hall as part of his highly anticipated, second-ever headlining run! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music

Intermission: An Artful Networking Series

Oct 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

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

Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
Forget everything you know about magicians pulling rabbits out of top hats. Mr. Messado brings a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife

105.9 The X's Halloween Cruise

Oct 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Spirit summons you to join us for The X’s Halloween Cruise! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Music

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) with Live Score

Oct 30, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
For this special screening, local composer and performer Tom Roberts will perform live with his own original score for the film. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events

Lit Fridays

Oct 31, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for Lit Friday, a virtual program streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Hosted and produced by Literary Curator, poet, and art writer Jessica Lanay, the series highlights dynamic voices in literature and the arts READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family

Laser Family Halloween

Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Beware, viewers, you’re in for a ghoulish good time with the whole family! READ MORE
Convention

Build on 2025

Oct 30, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
The Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania is a unique labor/management initiative of the building and construction trade unions of Western PA and local professional contractor associations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours

Downtown Walking Tour: Grant Street

Oct 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tour Grant Street, Downtown’s great civic thoroughfare, bringing to life Pittsburgh’s history through the street’s stellar architectural mix! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours

Downtown Walking Tour: Grant Street

Oct 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tour Grant Street, Downtown’s great civic thoroughfare, bringing to life Pittsburgh’s history through the street’s stellar architectural mix! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music

Haunted Fest Pittsburgh feat. Levity and Daily Bread

Oct 31, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Breakaway Music Festival is presenting the ultimate Halloween event at StageAE with headliners Levity and Daily Bread! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Pittsburgh

Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife

Dia de los Muertos

Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Dia de los Muertos Halloween Party–Come in costume for a night of fun at the Rebel RoomZ! READ MORE
Community,
Film & Movies

Coco (2017)

Nov 1, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A special screening of the award-winning Pixar/Disney animated film COCO. Kids 12 and under are admitted free of charge! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event

Ben Schonberger: Hi-NRG

Jul 25, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for an opening reception on July 25 during our Gallery Crawl. Ben Schonberger is a Pittsburgh-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice examines the complexities of identity, power, and the archive. Through processes of appropriation and recombination, he recontextualizes found imagery to explore the intersection of personal and collective histories. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Dracula

Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
The seductive Count Dracula makes his chilling return to the Benedum stage just in time for Halloween. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Music

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
"What's Up, Doc?" Bugs Bunny turns 85 in grand, symphonic style! READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes

The Global Impact Forum 2025

Nov 3, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025 | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Global Impact Forum (TGIF) is an annual event aimed at fostering economic development, social mobility, and positive impact through education and innovation. READ MORE
Entertainment

Milk Bank & Cookies

Nov 6, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank for the Mother of All Cookies Tables as regional bakeries compete for the title of Best in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Festival

Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival

Nov 7, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Savor the season’s best at this premier tasting event! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

The Crane Wives at Stage AE

Nov 8, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fall Tour 2025: THE CRANE WIVES with Spencer LaJoye READ MORE
Community

2025 Annual Dinner: Japan-America Society of PA

Nov 11, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join an evening of networking with colleagues that have an interest in business, culture, and life in Japan! READ MORE
Community

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh 5th Annual Equity Awards

Nov 14, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Please mark your calendar for our 5th Annual celebration of local leaders working to advance race and gender equity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Fellow Travelers

Nov 14, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Fellow Travelers

Nov 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE

Totally 80s

Nov 15, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Tonidale Pub and CE Presents welcome TOTALLY 80s! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Fellow Travelers

Nov 16, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE
Community

Cancer Bridges' 2025 Light Up Gala

Nov 21, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Cancer Bridges at The Westin Pittsburgh for their 2025 Light Up Gala! READ MORE
Music

Gillie Brothers Band

Nov 22, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Tonidale Pub and CE Presents welcome GILLIE BROTHERS BAND! READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

Fistful of Ballers' Thanksgiving Eve Extravaganza

Nov 26, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
THE TONIDALE PUB & CE PRESENTS WELCOME FISTFUL OF BALLERS' THANKSGIVING EVE EXTRAVAGANZA! READ MORE
Entertainment

Beta Stage

Aug 30, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! READ MORE
Music

The Eldorado Band - Pittsburgh's Premier Rockin' Country Band

Nov 29, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
THE TONIDALE PUB & CE PRESENTS WELCOME THE ELDORADO BAND - PITTSBURGH'S PREMIER ROCKIN' COUNTRY BAND! READ MORE
Entertainment

Stand-Up Laboratory

Sep 4, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?

Aug 2, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City at Arcarde Comedy Theater as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music,
Nightlife

Con Alma Late Happy Hour

Sep 12, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
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,
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
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
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
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

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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Falstaff

Apr 28, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Laugh last, laugh best. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Falstaff

Apr 30, 2026 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Laugh last, laugh best. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Falstaff

May 1, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Laugh last, laugh best. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Falstaff

May 3, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Laugh last, laugh best. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

At the Illusionist's Table

Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Don’t miss your chance to be amongst the first Pittsburgh audiences to experience this unforgettable immersive experience. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events

Queen's Gambit: Chess in the Square

Oct 2, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025
Participate in Pittsburgh's Chess Week, presented by Queen's Gambit, bringing free open play chess to Mellon Square all week! READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes

RAPS Convergence 2025

Oct 7, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025
The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is the largest global organization of professionals involved with regulatory and quality for healthcare product READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Workshops & Classes

Greenwood Week

Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025
Greenwood Week is Pittsburgh's Premiere Black Business Conference! It's an event packed with panels, parties, and people that you won't want to miss! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

A Little Prayer

Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
A heart-tugging drama about finding kindred spirits in unexpected places, A Little Prayer is a sensitive and searching portrait of an American family from writer-director Angus MacLachlan. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Fall Dance Concert

Oct 8, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
The Point Park Conservatory Dance Company presents a fall concert a diverse array of works choreographed by established and emerging guest artists and a faculty of renowned dance professionals. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
A joyful and wild ride through the tale of the cultural juggernaut that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show–from its humble origins as a London fringe theater play to its meteoric rise, fall, and resurrection! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies

Orwell: 2+2=5

Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Directed by Raoul Peck, this 2025 film centers dystopian writer George Orwell, exploring a wide range of his works and experiences. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies

Orwell: 2+2=5

Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Directed by Raoul Peck, this 2025 film centers dystopian writer George Orwell, exploring a wide range of his works and experiences. READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes

2025 Clean Currents Annual Tradeshow

Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
Clean Currents stands as the foremost national waterpower tradeshow and conference, uniting professionals across diverse sectors such as conventional hydropower, pumped storage, small hydro, and marine energy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Sibelius' Finlandia

Oct 17, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
You’ll get chills from the opening of Sibelius’s Finlandia, a powerful piece born from a call for national identity and independence from Russia. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Sibelius' Finlandia

Oct 17, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
You’ll get chills from the opening of Sibelius’s Finlandia, a powerful piece born from a call for national identity and independence from Russia. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Urchin

Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025
Follow the story of Mike, homeless drug user on the streets of London, struggling to escape his own self-destructive patterns as he bounces from prison to the street. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Sabrina Carpenter: Short & Sweet Tour

Oct 23, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Catch Sabrina Carpenter in her first-ever arena tour and viral stage production, the Short & Sweet Tour! READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation

2025 ATA Fall Nationals Tournament

Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Athletes will compete through the ATA Fall National 2025–ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RANKS, AND DIVISIONS ARE WELCOME! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Catch an exclusive showing of the 1993 classic, only at Heinz Hall for 2-days! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family

Boo's Halloween House Party

Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Conceived by Point Park University alumnus Ahmad Simmons, and written by Simmons and Lazlo Graves, boo-gie down to Halloween-themed musical hits and an eerie-sistible cast! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Fall Repertory Concert

Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Witness the dances of tomorrow onstage today, showcasing the depth and breadth of talent within the Conservatory Dance program! READ MORE
Music

Small Change Makes A Big Impact!

Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Benefitting The UPMC Mercy Burn Center READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Dracula

Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
Back by popular demand and opening the Pittsburgh Ballet Company's 25-26 Season, the thrilling count Dracula returns to the Benedum stage! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Holidays

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Oct 23, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
Enjoy eight days of community events in the Cultural District, celebrating Día de los Muertos! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Music

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
Bugs Bunny turns 85 in grand, symphonic style! Sixteen beloved, classic Looney Tunes are projected on the big screen, while the PSO plays their iconic, classically-infused original scores live! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Oct 14, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
Get ready for a wild ride through sci-fi, seduction, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion as this spooky season classic returns to the stage! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Mar 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the Burgh in this three hour history and architecture bike ride that will take you through 3 Pittsburgh neighborhoods with an expert local guide! 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
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
Community,
Family

Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise

Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Set sail on a riverboat tour and celebrate the beauty of autumn along Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers. READ MORE
Free event,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation

Yoga in the Square - PPG Plaza Edition!

May 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Yoga in the Square is back for the 2025 season – in a new location! Relax and unwind in PPG Plaza with our free, weekly yoga classes. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes

Yoga in the Square – PPG Plaza Edition!

May 11, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Yoga in the Square is back for the 2025 season – in a new location! Relax and unwind in PPG Plaza with our free, weekly yoga classes. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Lysistrata: A Woman's Translation

Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
With daring humor, Aristophanes’ classic comedy follows the fearless Lysistrata as she leads a Greek rebellion like no other! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours

Skyline Dinner Cruise

Apr 25, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The weekend is the time to relax, unwind, and have fun! Join the Gateway Clipper crew out on the water aboard our Sunset Dinner Cruise. Sailing Friday evenings, this cruise features the fabulous sunset dinner buffet with delicious hometown favorites, music, and the beautiful sunset on the Three Rivers. Bring family, friends, colleagues, or that special someone and just enjoy yourself out on the river this weekend! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping

Steel City Spooky Market

Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Steel City Spooky Market awaits with thrills, chills, and eerie delights... READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family

Haunted Three Rivers Cruise

Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Gateway Clipper for a Haunted River Cruise on the Three Rivers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor

Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall Fest

Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The second annual Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall Fest features entertainment for everyone! Enjoy food & drinks, games, local vendors, arts & crafts and rolling performances of Boo's Halloween House Party!Fall Fest activities can be found all throughout the Playhouse and out on Forbes Avenue – it's a Downtown fall party like no other! Fall Fest is free to enter, and tickets for Boo's Halloween House Party will be on sale soon. Make sure to enjoy Fall Fest before or after the show! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Outdoor

BBQ Lock and Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour

Jul 10, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Come aboard a classic Pittsburgh dining and sightseeing cruise that is fun and exciting for the entire family! Enjoy our BBQ Buffet, passage through a Lock and Dam, music, and the beautiful sights of the Three Rivers! READ MORE
Festival,
Holidays

Halloween Bar Crawls 2025

Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Pittsburgh's premier Halloween Bar Crawl & After Party, hosted by the Downtown Crawlers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events

Mellon Lunchtime Concerts

May 11, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy live performances all week long with daily lunchtime concerts, Sunday through Saturday. Stop by Tuesday through Thursday to grab a bite from rotating food vendors! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

The Nightmare Bar - Pittsburgh

Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Step into the shadows, sip on something sinister, and let the night unfold in ways both thrilling and unexpected READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Night of The Moth Man

Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A Special Halloween Series starring Regina Connolly, Paul Fields, Tal Kroser, Kendall White, and John Feightner as the Game Master! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise

Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
The only way to see the City of Pittsburgh and truly learn about her past, present and future is aboard one of the Gateway Clipper's Sightseeing Cruises. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Michael Misko in "I Laugh in the Face of Magic"

Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Prepare to laugh 'til it hurts and question reality in the best way possible—Michael's comedy magic show is anything but ordinary. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes

We Learn: Basic Japanese Language and Culture

Oct 3, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enjoy learning the basics of the Japanese language and culture from a certified, native Japanese instructor. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Nov 8, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 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
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes

Fourth River Public Music Industry Seminars

Oct 11, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Every Saturday through November, join a free workshop of rotating topics taught by relevant music industry professionals sharing skills and tips! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Tours

Visit the Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum

Aug 4, 2025 - Nov 24, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Open all year on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month except on Court holidays. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Fleet Captains Dinner

Jul 26, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour The Gateway Clipper’s Signature Dinner Cruise & Tour READ MORE
Tours

Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour

May 3, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Come aboard our Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour for a fabulous dinner, music and dancing and fabulous views of the city skyline! Bring a date, a group of friends, or the whole family and just have fun out on the water in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Walk the Burgh for their cocktail tour! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for the whiskey tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes

COMP/TECH Competition & Technique Training Fall Semester

Aug 3, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Even if you have ZERO interest in competing or performing, this will help take your social dancing to the next level! 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
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
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Bikes & Brews Tour

Jun 28, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 | 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
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

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