Events
Events
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January
Community,
Film & Movies
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee – The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Jan 21, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown for a movie screening! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
European Union Film Festival: The Animal Kingdom
Jan 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
In a world hit by a wave of mutations that are gradually transforming some humans into animals, François does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
European Union Film Festival: Duty of Care - The Climate Trials
Jan 21, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The inspirational behind-the-scenes account of the court cases against oil giant Shell and the Dutch government to tackle climate change. READ MORE
Community
Pour Me Another - Food Trends of 2025
Jan 22, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready to taste some this year's hot trends at the first Pour Me Another of 2025! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
European Union Film Festival: Luzzu
Jan 22, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A man risks everything to provide for his wife and newborn son by entering Malta's black-market fishing industry. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
European Union Film Festival: Flowers of Ukraine
Jan 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A strong, independent and anarchist woman full of humor sets out to protect her piece of land against all odds. Her struggle becomes even more existential with the attack on Ukraine, never giving up and bringing to the viewers sense of hope. READ MORE
Community
Backstage/Onstage January 2025
Jan 23, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The same week as the presidential inauguration, we meet to talk about civility in not only politics but also daily life. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
Jan 23, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
European Union Film Festival: Next to Nothing
Jan 23, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A group of farmers organizes a protest at the house of an MP, the dead body of a local farmer is found... and a gripping social drama set in modern-day rural Poland ensues presenting a realistic and intriguing look at a microcosm of human relations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
European Union Film Festival: Journey to Utopia
Jan 23, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
A comfortable family leaves Norway to join a Danish community committed to reducing the contribution of individuals to climate change READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event
Band Together Autism Open Mic at The Warhol
Jan 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop in and showcase your talents! Register to attend this fun event and sign up to wow the audience. Original music, covers, poetry, and spoken word are all welcome. Instruments, drums, keyboard, and mic will be provided. READ MORE
Entertainment
U.S. Border Patrol PBR Pittsburgh Presented by Ariat
Jan 24, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
It's Bull Time! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
House Team Hot Spot
Jan 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
House Team Hot Spot
Jan 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
Jan 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Tim Murray is Witches
Jan 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Hot off its sold-out and award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Tim Murray is WITCHES is a mix of stand-up and original comedy songs about Tim's favorite pop culture WITCHES! Murray is like a gay Bo Burnham, but painted green and doing drag! READ MORE
Hot Metal Happy Hour: Forged Bottle Openers
Jan 25, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forge your own bottle opener at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
2025 Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala
Jan 25, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lunar New Year is the most important holiday celebrated by many international communities around the world. This year, the Pittsburgh Chinese Culture Center (PCCC) is once again partnering with the Pittsburgh Playhouse to present the annual Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala, celebrating the Year of the Snake. READ MORE
Entertainment
U.S. Border Patrol PBR Pittsburgh Presented by Ariat
Jan 25, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
It's Bull Time! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Wonder Workshops: Game Changers
Jan 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Learn about board game design and the players’ place in it! From the rules to the design of the board itself, families will get to experience creating their own game that they can enjoy again and again even after the workshop is over. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Beta Stage
Jan 25, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BETA STAGE IS BACK! Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Well Known Strangers
Jan 25, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade : Epic D&D Adventure
Jan 25, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh’s longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests and led by their maniacal dungeon master. Where they’re going, who they fight, and if they ultimately succeed is decided upon live dice that are rolled and projected on the theater wall. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour
Jan 25, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 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
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Princess and Prince Skate
Jan 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
With a touch of pixie dust and some fairy tale magic, the UPMC Rink at PPG Place will transport young families to a magical kingdom where fairy tales come alive. Fairy tale princesses, inspired by much beloved films and legendary stories, will skate and glide alongside families and friends. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story
Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
READ MORE
Convention
2025 World of Wheels Custom Car Show
Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
You don’t want to miss the 64th Annual World of Wheels, an amazing gathering place for car enthusiasts to enjoy a full weekend of everything custom cars. Buy your tickets now! READ MORE
Convention
2025 Pittsburgh Travel Showcase
Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
AAA members and non-members are invited to the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase! Attendees will get the chance to meet one-on-one with travel representatives from all ends of the travel industry, including national and international exhibitors. READ MORE
Convention,
Entertainment
Champion Events- 2025 Pittsburgh Competition
Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
Cheerleading teams will showcase their talent and hard work in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
One Piece
Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
It is time for an epic array of music full of action and emotion! Immerse yourself in the magic of a full orchestra as it performs One Piece’s iconic music live on stage, while the greatest moments from the anime come to life on screen in perfect sync. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Robin & Me: My Little Spark of Madness
Jan 22, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
An autobiographical play that follows Dave Droxler as he becomes multiple characters and whimsically relives hilarious and difficult life moments, including the times when his father dropped the ball and Robin stepped in to get him through. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Present Laughter
Jan 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Lucky Draw
Jan 26, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents “Lucky Draw” an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! Each show, Arcade Academy students and team members drop their names into box at the start of the night. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
The 35th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance
Jan 22, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
The 35th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance invites the dance sector to celebrate and examine the tenacity of Black dance and Black art. While magnifying their accomplishments, this conference and festival will also gather our community to plan how we continue to be culture bearers and luminaries in the dance field. READ MORE
Convention
2025 Pittsburgh Travel Showcase
Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
AAA members and non-members are invited to the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase! Attendees will get the chance to meet one-on-one with travel representatives from all ends of the travel industry, including national and international exhibitors. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Steel City Horror Show
Jan 26, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The monthly Steel City Horror Show returns for another evening of scares and surprises! What will the mystery movie be this time? There's only one way to find out: Be there for the Steel City Horror Show! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Music
Silkroad Ensemble: Percussion All-Stars
Jan 27, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
An evening of musical storytelling through the exchange of rhythm, pulse, and melody from different musical traditions around the world! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Silkroad Ensemble: Percussion All-Stars
Jan 27, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
All-star percussionists of Silkroad present an evening of musical storytelling through the exchange of rhythm, pulse, and melody from different musical traditions around the world. The program features virtuoso performances showcasing each artist’s mastery, cultural heritage, and unique artistry, with a focus on both traditional works and their own original compositions. READ MORE
Convention
2025 College Fair
Jan 28, 2025 - Jan 29, 2025
Representatives from schools across the country come together to present their educational options and encourage students and attendees to join their institutions. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
TWO FRIENDS PRESENTS HEATWAVE: THE TOUR
Jan 29, 2025
See Two Friends LIVE at Stage AE! READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Speakers Series: Oren Etzioni
Jan 29, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A pioneer in artificial intelligence, Etzioni was founding CEO of Allen Institute for AI, one of the most respected AI research institutes, partnering with Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen. The first student to major in computer science at Harvard, his TrueMedia.org fights disinformation by developing technology to identify deepfakes and altered images. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Workshops & Classes
Creative Conversations — Tiger Talks with Life of Pi
Jan 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Trust Arts Education for a pre-show chat on Wednesday nights with members from the company (schedule permitting) hosted by local theatre professionals to learn insights into the show you can’t find in your playbill. READ MORE
Community
Pittsburgh 2050 Comprehensive Plan Launch
Jan 30, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The City of Pittsburgh is hosting an open house where residents and stakeholders can connect, be informed, and share their dreams for the future of the city. There will be some food, interactive storytelling/engagement stations, information sharing, and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
My Sister’s Lipstick
Jan 30, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
This is an intimate play about how isolation affects self-expression and the active choice to continue living. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
House Team Hot Spot
Jan 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
Jan 31, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Select Start Improv Show
Jan 31, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In 2023 Select Start Stole the Show… now, down to only (Ocean’s) eight players, there’s something missing from this heist crew… so now we’re planning to Steal The Talent. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Mood for Love: An Evening with Catherine Kolos
Jan 31, 2025
How do you fall in love? What happens when you fall out of it? And when life has other plans - how do you put yourself back together? READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Festival
BRIGID Pittsburgh
Feb 1, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm
BRIGID, the event, is a musical celebration of Brigid the Saint, of Brigid the Goddess, of Irish and Celtic Women, of light and Springtime, and it is a celebration of Irish and Celtic culture, history, the present, and our future. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
Feb 1, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1
Feb 1, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We are so back! After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp
Feb 1, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Flex your muscles AND your brain before the big game with the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Exactitude Dance Workshop with Traci Reszetylo (Adult)
Feb 1, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Exactitude Dance founder Traci Reszetylo for a Precision Dance Workshop! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Predators
Feb 1, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Nashville Predator! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Life of Pi
Jan 28, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
A theatrical event unlike anything else! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Shostakovich’s Final Symphony
Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
Written in 1971 when Shostakovich’s health was declining, the final symphony by this profoundly private composer is a reflection on his life and career: intensely personal, enigmatic, and somewhat surreal, with inexplicable quotes from music by Rossini, Glinka and Wagner alongside references to his own music from his younger years. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Francis Menotti in Sisyphus & Siri
Jan 8, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
Darkly funny and mind-boggling, a play swallowed by a magic show— Sisyphus and Siri follows the whimsical journey of magician and creator Francis Menotti as he comically and mysteriously comes to terms with his inevitable demise while presenting his (supposedly) final performance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Armida
Jan 25, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
All’s fair in love and war. To prevent the capture of Jerusalem by the knights of the First Crusade, The Prince of Darkness has sent the enchantress Armida into the world to seduce the Christian heroes and turn them from their duty. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Your ACT with Nonsense
Feb 2, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 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
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
Steel City Freeze 2025
Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
Volleyball teams will compete against the best at the Steel City Freeze in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
Dynamic Performance Challenge - Pittsburgh Competition
Feb 2, 2025
Dancers will showcase their best routines and hard work within the Dynamic Performance Challenge event In Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Exactitude Dance Workshop with Traci Reszetylo (Adult)
Feb 2, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Exactitude Dance founder Traci Reszetylo for a Precision Dance Workshop! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Hippo Campus - FLOOD Tour
Feb 2, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With special guest Petey! READ MORE
Free event,
Tours
Visit the Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Feb 3, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Take a free trip! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Dancing with the Stars: Live!
Feb 4, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
See the ballroom brought to life in this BRAND-NEW PRODUCTION featuring your favorite Dancing with the Stars pros, PLUS special guest stars! With dazzling routines in every style, jaw-dropping talent, and non-stop entertainment, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night full of all the magic of the TV show and more! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee – American Fiction
Feb 4, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a movie screening of American Fiction! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
A Conversation with Kendra Whitlock Ingram
Feb 4, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
After graduating from Duquesne University, Kendra Whitlock Ingram went on to earn a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska in Omaha, and then to a career in arts management. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Devils
Feb 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the New Jersey Devils! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
BABYFACE RAY: Wavy Navy University Tour
Feb 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Experience Babyface Ray on his Wavy Navy University Tour live at Stage AE! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Lettuce + GZA
Feb 5, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Experience the Lettuce Get Up Tour live at Stage AE with special guest GZA! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Backstage/Onstage with Melinda Colaizzi
Feb 6, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us as we talk with the incredible Melinda Colaizzi, founder of the nationally recognized event Women Who Rock. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Destroy Lonely: FOREVER TOUR
Feb 6, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Experience Destroy Lonely on the FOREVER TOUR with special guest Lil88! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
House Team Hot Spot
Feb 7, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Level Up Stand Up
Feb 7, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater’s popular stand-up comedy showcase, Level Up Stand-Up, is back! Each month, see a new lineup of some of Pittsburgh’s best comics alongside up-and-coming and touring guests. BYOB or grab a drink from our bar, and get ready for a fun and affordable night of comedy in the Cultural District. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Nikki Glaser
Feb 7, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
For nearly two decades at sold-out tours, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Emmy®-nominated Nikki Glaser has honed her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Kelsea Ballerini
Feb 7, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come see Kelsea Ballerini perform live at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Arcade Hootenanny
Feb 8, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Cookbook Club
Feb 8, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us 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’s theme is Date Night! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
Feb 9, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Well Known Strangers as they host the Pittsburgh Improv Jam, a now-monthly jam presented at the Arcade Comedy Theater and open to all performers! Each month, performers can sign up to be randomly placed on an improv ensemble team that will exist for just one night only. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
2025 Nike Steel City Freeze Boys Championships
Feb 8, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
Volleyball teams will compete against the best at the Nike Steel City Freeze Boys Championships. READ MORE
Community
Galentine's Day Fashion Show and Brunch
Feb 9, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco is teaming up with local boutiques to give you a brunch experience like no other! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Music
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Feb 7, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
Fans will be able to experience the scope and grandeur of this beloved film in a live symphonic concert experience, when the Star Wars: A New Hope is displayed on the big screen with its cinematic score performed live by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Three Rivers Readers Book Club
Feb 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Three Rivers Readers is designed to explore the role Pittsburgh plays in our collective literary culture. We will explore numerous genres from a variety of writers. Memoirs, plays, poetry, photobooks and novels are all part of this group. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Alan Walker
Feb 13, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Experience Alan Walker live at Stage AE with special guest TELYkast! READ MORE
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Valentine's Day Couples Skate
Feb 14, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join the Rink at PPG Place for an enchanted evening of skating with your sweetheart under the starts at the UPMC Rink at PPG Place. With the PPG buildings surrounding the plaza, you can skate hand in hand in the cool night air. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
House Team Hot Spot
Feb 14, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Comedy Bingo with Barbara, A Mother
Feb 14, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come celebrate Valentine’s day with a fun and laughter filled evening of Bingo and comedy, where audience members will be invited to play Bingo between comedy acts. Featuring comedy, characters, and improv from your hosts for the evening, Barbara, a Mother! Laugh, play bingo, win prizes! READ MORE
Tours
Valentine's Day Dinner
Feb 14, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Spend the most romantic day of the year against the stunning backdrop of the City of Pittsburgh! Enjoy fabulous views of the city, with music from our house DJ. Enjoy a romantic dinner as you feast on our fabulous Valentine’s Buffet. You’ll even have a chance to win the love of your life sparkling gifts! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Dvorák’s New World
Feb 14, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Alongside Dvo?ák’s familiar symphony, violin phenom María Dueñas returns to perform Saint-Saëns, plus a PSO premiere Simon that puts dance at the heart of connection. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Under the Radar: Independent Pittsburgh Improv
Feb 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade’s stage for a once in a lifetime lineup! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Library Lounge: Throwback Cinema – Pretty Woman
Feb 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us for a fun movie screening of movies at least 20 years old! READ MORE
Tours
Valentine's Day Dinner
Feb 15, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate with your sweetheart, and come aboard our Valentine’s Dinner Cruise and enjoy the fabulous views of Pittsburgh, a delicious dinner buffet, and romantic music and dancing courtesy of our house DJ. It’s the perfect date with your love, so make your Valentine’s Day reservations in advance! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Short Form Jelly with Select Start
Feb 16, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a short form improv jam open to all performers! Join them on stage for a night of improv games. Performers can sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Romeo and Juliet with the PBT Orchestra
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
The world’s most famous love story is brought to life by PBT in the emotional and timeless saga of Romeo and Juliet. READ MORE
Community
Valentine’s Day Brunch at National Aviary
Feb 16, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
It’s a date! Treat your Valentine or Galentine to a dreamy meal in The Garden Room, where stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and cozy fireplaces set the stage for the savory goodness of handcrafted entrées by Executive Chef Nathan Collins of Atria’s Specialty Catering. (And yes, we have vegan options too!). READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Monster Jam
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Monster Jam is taking over PPG Paints Arena for an action-packed weekend you won't forget. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Into the Woods
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
You think we know how the fairy tales go? Think again. Come join ACT ONE Theatre’s High School program as we venture deep Into the Woods, where “happily ever after” takes a detour. READ MORE
Convention
2025 Pittsburgh International Auto Show
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025
The Pittsburgh International Auto Show is a must-attend event for auto enthusiasts to check out the latest models from major manufacturers. The event will feature large displays of cars, from stylish classic cars to new and exotic cars. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Culture RX
Feb 17, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join innovators in healthcare Chris Appleton and Eric Holmgren in an evening of conversation exploring the scientific benefits of engaging in the arts, and future of Social Prescriptions as a part of a holistic health care plan. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Feb 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for a lively book discussion on Museum of Ordinary People, by Mike Gayle. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Speakers Series: Adm. James Stavridis
Feb 19, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NATO Supreme Allied Commander from 2009 to 2013, Stavridis oversaw operations in Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, the Balkans, and counter piracy off the coast of Africa. A 4-star US Navy admiral, scholar, and diplomat, he holds a PhD in international relations and was dean of Tufts’ Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Father John Misty
Feb 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With special guest, Destroyer! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
House Team Hot Spot
Feb 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Derek Gaines & Dave Temple
Feb 21, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Enjoy a performance from comedic duo Derek Gaines & Dave Temple at Arcade Comedy Theater! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Couples Therapy
Feb 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Witness the hilarity and mischief that unfolds when Couples dive into Therapy. This unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment is a unique and clever combination of theatre, stand-up comedy, and improv that is as funny as it is insightful. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Well Known Strangers
Feb 22, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
Feb 22, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh’s longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests and led by their maniacal dungeon master. Where they’re going, who they fight, and if they ultimately succeed is decided upon live dice that are rolled and projected on the theater wall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Iliza: The Get Ready Tour
Feb 22, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Iliza is one of today’s leading comedians, with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
BODYTRAFFIC
Feb 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Bursting with cutting-edge “vivid theatricality,” BODYTRAFFIC takes the Byham stage with compelling works that embody the company’s energy, sophistication, and sheer joy in dancing. READ MORE
Community,
Convention
Pittsburgh Beerfest 2025
Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 22, 2025
Join thousands of craft beer fans for the Winter Pittsburgh Beerfest! Choose from hundreds of craft beers and enjoy the live music and socializing with friends and family. This is an event that beer-lovers don't want to miss! READ MORE
Tours
Captain's Dinner Cruise
Feb 22, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Looking for fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Join us on our Captain’s Dinner for a great dinner, music, dancing and fabulous views of the city skyline! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Sal Vulcano
Feb 22, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Staten Island native Sal Vulcano is best known for creating and starring in truTV’s long-running hit “Impractical Jokers,” and for “The Misery Index” on TBS. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Couples Therapy
Feb 22, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Witness the hilarity and mischief that unfolds when Couples dive into Therapy. This unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment is a unique and clever combination of theatre, stand-up comedy, and improv that is as funny as it is insightful. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Capitals
Feb 22, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Washington Capitals! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Lucky Draw
Feb 23, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Each month we will assemble a special guest team for our “Lucky Draws” to improvise with. Your name could be drawn to do fun and fast paced short-form games, or be pulled to be in a long-form montage! If you’re just looking for a fun, unique night out, you’ll get a chance to see some inventive and exciting new comedy! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Jessica Kirson
Feb 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Jessica Kirson is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self deprecating vulnerability. With a career spanning over two decades, she has found an audience for her comedy on social media, where she has racked up over a billion views. READ MORE
Convention
CCO 2025 Annual Jubilee
Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
The Annual Jubilee Conference is the largest event of its kind and aims to transform students and the world. Join thousands of students for a unique and uplifting experience of worship and dedication to God! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Ax Plays Mozart
Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
Always a favorite of Pittsburgh audiences, Emanuel Ax returns to perform Mozart’s sublime, elegant, and altogether extraordinary piano concerto.? READ MORE
Family
Brushes & Birds: Flamingo Fest Edition
Feb 23, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
PAINT YOUR OWN perfectly-pink canvas during our special Flamingo Fest edition of Brushes & Birds, featuring Maria DeSimone Prasck of Marias Ideas ART (mariasideas.com). READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Trouble in Mind
Feb 5, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
Trouble in Mind is a cutting backstage satire, a play within a play, and a case of life imitating art as playwright Alice Childress refused to let producers define her story. This visionary production should have premiered on Broadway in 1955, but didn't get its due until 2021, 66 years after its intended debut. Now, TROUBLE IN MIND comes to Pittsburgh for the first time, in a premiere destined to enthrall us all. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Jerry's Girls
Feb 19, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
This dynamic musical revue features all of the best songs for women from such immortal musicals as Mame, Hello Dolly!, Milk and Honey, Mack and Mabel, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine and La Cage Aux Folles. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Winter Dance Concert
Feb 19, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
The Conservatory Dance Company presents a concert featuring works by Nacho Duato, Karla Puno Garcia, Omar Román de Jesús, and Houston Thomas. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Rangers
Feb 23, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the New York Rangers! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Darcy & Jer
Feb 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fresh off their highly successful No Refunds World Tour, comedic married duo Darcy and Jer are back with “Average at Best”—a brand-new show packed with the same old disappointments. READ MORE
Tours
Benedum Theater Tour
Feb 25, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore the rich history of the Benedum Center with a passionate Pittsburgh Cultural Trust guide. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Mr. Symphonic: Shaggy with the PSO
Feb 26, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
See Jamaican icon Shaggy perform his biggest hits and present a history of Reggae music with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Sound Series: Amythyst Kiah
Feb 27, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Warhol welcomes Tennessee-based songwriter and guitarist, Amythyst Kiah, for a solo performance in our intimate theater. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Flyers
Feb 27, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
House Team Hot Spot
Feb 28, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Select Start Improv Show
Feb 28, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In 1980s Pittsburgh, amateur D&D and improv group, Select Start, witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. Throughout the show, they’ll be searching for answers by using a variety of short form improv games to unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Pixar in Concert
Feb 28, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Step into the enchanting world of Pixar magic as the Pittsburgh Symphony performs iconic film scores including Toy Story, Coco, Ratatouille, Cars, and many more, blending live music with cinematic visuals for a celebration that captures the hearts of children and adults alike. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Elevation Worship
Feb 28, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Elevation Worship is coming to PPG Paints Arena for a powerful, spirit-filled evening! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Pixar in Concert
Mar 1, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Step into the enchanting world of Pixar magic as the Pittsburgh Symphony performs iconic film scores including Toy Story, Coco, Ratatouille, Cars, and many more, blending live music with cinematic visuals for a celebration that captures the hearts of children and adults alike. READ MORE
Convention,
Family
Jurassic Quest 2025
Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025
The whole family will have fun at Jurassic Quest, the greatest dinosaur adventure featuring dozens of life-size animatronic dinosaurs! Get the chance to see how life on Earth once was! Please visit the website for more information and tickets! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Pixar in Concert
Mar 2, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Step into the enchanting world of Pixar magic as the Pittsburgh Symphony performs iconic film scores including Toy Story, Coco, Ratatouille, Cars, and many more, blending live music with cinematic visuals for a celebration that captures the hearts of children and adults alike. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Best of the Burgh Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
Explore the heart of Downtown by foot! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Black & Ghost Tour
Jan 2, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE
Community,
Family
Flamingo Fest
Feb 22, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Get ready to fla-mingle! Put on your finest pink attire and head to the National Aviary for the return of Flamingo Fest. Make a fun flamingo craft, learn about all things flamingo from the experts at the Aviary, and meet the flock in our beautiful, expansive Wetlands habitat. READ MORE
Community,
Festival,
Market Square
Pittsburgh Winter Wine Fest
Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pittsburgh's official and largest winter wine festival! Enjoy two floors of wine, music, and food all INDOORS! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Beers in the Burgh Tour
Jan 5, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
Stroll through one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of Pittsburgh and learn all about the history of beer making in Pittsburgh and Western PA! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Come downtown for our whiskey tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region! 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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