Holidays,

Music

Highmark Holiday Pops

Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

Pittsburgh's favorite holiday tradition! Celebrate the season with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in this annual festive program. Featuring "Sleigh Ride," the "Hallelujah" chorus as well as sing-alongs and a very special guest, come get in the holiday spirit and experience the festive Yuletide splendor of Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

A Christmas Story: The Play

Dec 4, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

Be a holiday hero and bring your brood downtown this season to bask in the warm glow of holiday lights and experience the joy of a tale that is anything but your average Christmas “story.” READ MORE

Entertainment

Who's Holiday

Nov 27, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

This Cabaret of WHO’S HOLIDAY by Matthew Lombardo is strictly R-rated, so don’t bring your kiddo! READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic

Dec 22, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come see the showcase tournament that highlights the best high school basketball in Western PA! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

A Musical Christmas Carol

Dec 11, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come as they lead Ebenezer Scrooge on a heartfelt journey of self-reflection and redemption to discover the true meaning of family, friendship and love. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Flyers

Dec 23, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers! READ MORE

Holidays,

Outdoor,

Shopping

Peoples Gas Holiday Market™

Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024

Find one-of-a-kind wares from local makers along with beautiful and practical gifts created by artisans from around the world at the 13th Peoples Gas Holiday Market. Shopping in this European-style holiday market—with its international flair, local charm, and full stocked shelves—has never been better! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Dec 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Steelers as they take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Music,

Outdoor

Steelers Tailgate

Dec 25, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Harlem Globetrotters

Dec 26, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come see the original Harlem Globetrotters on their 2025 World Tour! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Harlem Globetrotters

Dec 26, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come see the original Harlem Globetrotters on their 2025 World Tour! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

House Team Hot Spot

Dec 27, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Arcade Comedy Theater's 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

Select Start Live

Dec 27, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

It’s the last weekend of the year and Select Start is going all out. Inspired by SNL, we proudly present: Select Start Live! READ MORE

Community

Library Lounge: Coffee Hour

Dec 27, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a fun and engaging social program. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Holidays

The Nutcracker

Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 27, 2024

The dazzling world of The Nutcracker returns to the Benedum Center this December. Set in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh, The Nutcracker sweeps audiences into a thrilling journey with Marie and the Nutcracker Prince as they travel through sparkling snow into the Land of Enchantment. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

WWE LIVE Holiday Tour

Dec 27, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Double Main Event! Damian Priest vs World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER! Seth 'Freakin' Rollins vs 'Big' Bronson Reed in a Steel Cage Match! Plus, CM Punk in action in Pittsburgh, Wyatt Sicks, United States Champion LA Knight, WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan & Racquel Rodriguez, The New Day and many more! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Well Known Strangers

Dec 28, 2024 | 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

Select Start Live

Dec 28, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

It’s the last weekend of the year and Select Start is going all out. Inspired by SNL, we proudly present: Select Start Live! READ MORE

Community,

Holidays

Gut Yontif: A Patchwork Holiday Experience

Dec 28, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Heinz History Center’s Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hannukah with a one-night only, participatory experience that blends art and tradition. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Music

R&B Ladies Nite Out - Bobby Brown

Dec 28, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

In an exciting update, R&B icon Ginuwine has been added to the lineup and will host a special VIP Meet & Greet experience following the concert. READ MORE

Family,

Tours

Princess Holiday Ball Cruise & Tour

Dec 28, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

We invite all little princesses to celebrate the New Year aboard our Princess Holiday Ball! All your favorite Princesses will be on board to ring in 2025 with fun games, dancing and more! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Candy Mountain (1987)

Dec 28, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The criminally under-seen rock ’n’ roll road movie from Robert Frank and longtime collaborator Rudy Wurlitzer sees Kevin O’Connor as a down-on-his-luck musician looking to strike it rich by locating elusive guitar-maker Elmore Silk. READ MORE

Community,

Holidays

Saturday in the Square – The Season Send-Off

Dec 28, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for a festive farewell to Aurora on Saturday, December 28th, with a day full of holiday cheer and entertainment! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Islanders

Dec 29, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the New York Islanders! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Candy Mountain (1987)

Dec 29, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The criminally under-seen rock ’n’ roll road movie from Robert Frank and longtime collaborator Rudy Wurlitzer sees Kevin O’Connor as a down-on-his-luck musician looking to strike it rich by locating elusive guitar-maker Elmore Silk. READ MORE

Entertainment

Jeff Dunham

Dec 30, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come see Jeff Dunham perform LIVE at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Earnest Cole: Lost and Found

Dec 27, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024

Through his own writings and photography, this documentary chronicles the life of Ernest Cole, one of the first Black freelance photographers in South Africa who used his lens to capture the raw and harsh realities of Black life under apartheid. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Kierra Darshell Drag Show

Dec 31, 2024

Kierra Darshell celebrates a distinguished career in the art of female impersonation for 35 years. As Pittsburgh’s First Lady of Drag - Ms. Darshell, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: leader, role model, innovator in the local drag community, and mentor for drag performers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Roger Humphries Celebrates Ray Charles

Dec 31, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Roger Humphries Celebrates Ray Charles will feature the original arrangements from the Ray Charles big band book that Roger Humphries played when he was in the band in the late 1960s. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Ed & Day in the 'Burgh: Epic Comedy on New Year's Eve

Dec 31, 2024 | 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Comedians Ed Bailey & Day Bracey, hosts of the Emmy Nominated TV show "Ed & Day in The Burgh," ring in the new year with an hour of stand-up comedy for you and your loved ones to enjoy...as long as your loved ones aren't small children with sensitive ears. READ MORE

Holidays,

Tours

New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise & Tour

Dec 31, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Begin your New Year’s Eve Celebration aboard our early evening riverboat dinner & tour! Featuring our delicious New Year’s Eve Buffet, DJ entertainment, a Glass of Champagne and our festive Pittsburgh Skyline lit up for the start of the New Year! READ MORE

Holidays,

Nightlife,

Tours

New Year's Eve Dance Cruise

Dec 31, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Celebrate the start of the new year aboard this grand riverboat tour! This spectacular New Year’s Eve Cruise features a variety of snacks, DJ entertainment playing all your dance favorites, an open dance floor, champagne toast at midnight, hats and noise makers, and beautiful views of the Pittsburgh skyline at night. READ MORE

Holidays,

Nightlife,

Tours

New Year's Eve Hors D'Ouevres Dance Cruise & Tour

Dec 31, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Celebrate the start of a brand-new year with family and friends aboard our fabulous end-of-year celebration cruise & tour! Enjoy a great hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast at midnight, DJ entertainment and the most magnificent, sparkling view of our beautiful city of Pittsburgh! Must be 21 years of age. Valid photo ID required to board. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Zuzu African Acrobats

Dec 31, 2024

The Zuzu Acrobats are a dynamic, highly skilled acrobatic troupe hailing from East Africa, specializing in fast-paced performances that combine traditional African acrobatics, high-energy tumbling, balancing acts, and humor. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Alumni Theater Company

Dec 31, 2024

Join ATC for an unforgettable performance at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, where music and words come together in a unique celebration of the past year and the one to come. READ MORE

Community,

Holidays

Noon Years Eve

Dec 31, 2024 | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

We’re ringing in the new year a little early with a champagne toast at noon, where you’ll enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles. Savor our delicious lunch menu while celebrating the start of 2025 in great company. It's the perfect way to toast to the new year before the evening festivities begin! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Music

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Mihali (Live Band)

Dec 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

See Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Mihali LIVE at Stage AE! READ MORE

Holidays,

Nightlife

NYE 2025 | Howl at the Moon Pittsburgh

Dec 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am

Includes live music, 4-hour drink package, complimentary buffet, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight! READ MORE

Holidays,

Nightlife

NYE 2025 at The Aspen (at Spritzery!) - Pittsburgh New Years Eve

Dec 31, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Ring the new year at The Aspen (at Spritzery)! READ MORE

Community,

Holidays

Highmark First Night 2025

Dec 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Don’t miss one of Downtown Pittsburgh’s most beloved holiday traditions. Highmark First Night is back for its 31st year! This celebration transforms the 14-block Cultural District into an electrifying hub of theater, comedy, magic, dance, and live music. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

All We Imagine As Light

Dec 20, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025

Crafted with visual poetry and emotional empathy, this 2024 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner from director Payal Kapadia shines a light on three nurses as they negotiate love and life in the teeming Mumbai metropolis. READ MORE

Drunken Auction

Jan 2, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

See something you like at Bridge-Tahn Holiday Pop-Up? TAKE IT HOME! Must be in person, pay cash, and take it home from event. READ MORE

Family,

Holidays

22nd Annual Gingerbread Display

Nov 23, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025

The City of Pittsburgh's annual Gingerbread House Competition returns for the 22nd year! The people of Pittsburgh, surrounding Allegheny County communities, and beyond are invited to see the dazzling array of edible houses on display this holiday season! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

New Year Free Salsa Day!

Jan 4, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Start the new year with a brand new hobby! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Tours

Arts & Artists Tour

Jan 4, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Journey off the beaten path with us and discover hidden art that is tucked away in Downtown nooks, crannies, and alleys. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story

Jan 4, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

From inventing beach punk to influencing the grunge and hair metal movements, Redd Kross have maintained the highest level of musical integrity, originality and quality for over forty years. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Mario Williams Nosedive Tour

Jan 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for a night of country, folk, and rock performed by Mario Williams as part of the Mario Williams Nosedive Tour - a rising star you won’t want to miss! READ MORE

Family,

Workshops & Classes

The Science Behind PIXAR

May 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Luis Carreon in La Bestia

Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Beneath Luis Carreon's suave and debonair exterior lies La Bestia (The Beast)–a magician of unparalleled skill with a mischievous sense of humor. In his one-man show, Luis combines his jaw-dropping magical skills, his Latin heritage, and off-the-wall comedy to share his real-life experiences, poking fun at stereotypes, cultural differences, and himself. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Jan 5, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024-2025 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story

Jan 5, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

From inventing beach punk to influencing the grunge and hair metal movements, Redd Kross have maintained the highest level of musical integrity, originality and quality for over forty years. READ MORE

Community,

Film & Movies

Library Lounge: Movie Matinee – Back to Black

Jan 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join the Carnegie Library of Downtown Pittsburgh for a movie screening of Back to Black! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets

Jan 7, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets! READ MORE

Community,

Workshops & Classes

Three Rivers Readers Book Club

Jan 8, 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. The main thread is Pittsburgh. This month we will be discussing Sidle Creek Stories by Jolene Mcilwain. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story

Jan 8, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

From inventing beach punk to influencing the grunge and hair metal movements, Redd Kross have maintained the highest level of musical integrity, originality and quality for over forty years. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Workshops & Classes

Creative Conversations — Funny Girl

Jan 8, 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

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Oilers

Jan 9, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Edmonton Oilers! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Debussy’s La Mer

Jan 10, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Sibelius’ music evokes the myths and movement of deep waters while the PSO premiere of Sigfúsdóttir’s Oceans whirls with atmospheric flow. In another debut, soloist Vadim Gluzman plays Prokofiev with “one of the most beautiful [sounds] in the world” (Diapason—Paris). READ MORE

Community,

Workshops & Classes

Cookbook Club

Jan 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown 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 Leftovers READ MORE

Workshops & Classes

Act 48: Historical Image Analysis Workshop

Jan 11, 2025 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Join the Learning Team for a primary source deep dive using historical image analysis strategies. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Senators

Jan 11, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Ottawa Senators! READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Training Kickoff Run

Jan 11, 2025 | 6:00 am - 11:00 am

Join PR3 on January 11 at Market Square for an event that's more than just a run – it's the beginning of your race journey and a celebration of Pittsburgh’s running and walking community. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Funny Girl

Jan 7, 2025 - Jan 12, 2025

Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone

Sep 6, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025

Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone is curated by Steph Neary & Anastasia James and presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. This exhibition is part of a series of exhibitions in collaboration with VaultArt Studio that promotes the inclusion of artists with disabilities in contemporary art. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Debussy’s La Mer

Jan 12, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Sibelius’ music evokes the myths and movement of deep waters while the PSO premiere of Sigfúsdóttir’s Oceans whirls with atmospheric flow. In another debut, soloist Vadim Gluzman plays Prokofiev with “one of the most beautiful [sounds] in the world” (Diapason—Paris). READ MORE

Workshops & Classes

Returning to the Source: An Evening with Justin Emeka

Jan 12, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Following his acclaimed productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Harlem, Sweat, and Two Trains Running, Justin Emeka concludes his tenure as the Public’s Resident Director with an inspiring evening about his journey from stage director to filmmaker. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Lightning

Jan 12, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on Tampa Bay Lightning! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: Talk To Her (2002)

Jan 10, 2025 - Jan 14, 2025

From Pedro Almodóvar, director of the Academy-Award winning All About My Mother (Best Foreign Language Film, 2000), TALK TO HER is the surprising and quietly moving story of the spoken and unspoken bonds that unite the lives and loves of two couples. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Kraken

Jan 14, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on Seattle Kraken! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Malpaso Dance Company

Jan 15, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought-after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. READ MORE

Community,

Workshops & Classes

Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group

Jan 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join the Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group for a lively book discussion on In the Pines: A Lynching, a Lie, a Reckoning, by Grace Elizabeth Hale. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: Harakiri (1962) 35mm

Jan 9, 2025 - Jan 15, 2025

An unparalleled, exquisite exploration of honor amidst corruption when a lone samurai wishes to commit the ultimate fatal rite. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: All About My Mother (1999)

Jan 10, 2025 - Jan 16, 2025

This Oscar-winning melodrama, one of Pedro Almodóvar's most beloved films, provides a dizzying, moving exploration of the meaning of motherhood. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: The Wages of Fear (1953)

Jan 11, 2025 - Jan 16, 2025

In a squalid South American oil town, four desperate men sign on for a suicide mission to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over a treacherous mountain route. The result is one of the greatest thrillers ever committed to celluloid! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Cat Kid Comic Club

Jan 16, 2025 - Jan 17, 2025

This hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander - the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Music,

Nightlife

Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise

Jan 17, 2025

Silverstein, Thursday, Arm's Length, Split Chain LIVE at Stage AE! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Shane Gillis

Jan 17, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come see comedian Shane Gillis perform live at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE

Entertainment

Becky Robinson: Members Only Tour

Jan 18, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Becky Robinson is an LA-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star that has gone from viral sensation to a sold-out theater act. READ MORE

Community,

Film & Movies

Library Lounge: Throwback Cinema – Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Jan 18, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown for a fun movie screening of movies at least 20 years old. READ MORE

Convention

Piratesfest 2025

Jan 18, 2025

Fans don’t want to miss the Piratefest 2025 an event designed to celebrate all things Pirates baseball. Join us and engage in unique experiences, interactive games, opportunities to meet with Pirates players, surprises, and so much more. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Century Cycle Poetry Slam

Jan 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In honor of the late August Wilson, 10 Pittsburgh writers will compete in a 4-round poetry slam for a chance to win $1000 and a slot on AWAACC’s “Poetry Unplugged” event in April. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Paw Patrol LIVE! "A Mighty Adventure"

Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure! READ MORE

Convention

2025 RV Show

Jan 11, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025

The Pittsburgh RV Show will feature everything new in the RV industry! Get the chance to browse hundreds of models, see the latest technology, and even buy the one that suits your needs. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody

Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025

Rising pianist Janice Carissa brings this spectacular concerto to life in her PSO debut. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth rounds out this program of unabashedly lyrical, romantic music. READ MORE

Community

Locomotion Weekend

Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

All aboard for the holiday season’s family fun finale! It’s a building-wide extravaganza for all train enthusiasts! See a rail yard full of guest train displays owned and operated by model train enthusiasts. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

KAWS + Warhol

May 18, 2024 - Jan 20, 2025

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Aug 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 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. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise you that you will still find out unknown historical facts! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Tours

Best Of The Burgh Tour

Oct 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A "Best of the Burgh" guided walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Bike the Burgh - Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2024 | 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

Holidays,

Outdoor,

Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations! READ MORE

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

Holidays,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Skate with Santa

Dec 8, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Santa will be taking a little break from all his Christmas prep work at the North Pole to come and skate with those at the rink from 1 pm to 3 pm. Come and skate and get your picture taken with old St. Nick! READ MORE

Family,

Holidays,

Tours

Santa Fun Cruise & Tour

Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

Bring the whole family down aboard this Pittsburgh holiday tradition for a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus! Aboard this holiday Pittsburgh riverboat tour, the kids will enjoy a DJ dance party and a special treat from Santa Claus! Kids, get your Christmas list in order and we’ll see you on the riverboat! READ MORE

Community,

Workshops & Classes

Let’s Speak English!

Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. The group is for English language learners looking to practice with other learners. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Art & Artists Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Venture off the beaten path with us to discover downtown Pittsburgh's public art. Our expert guides will navigate the hidden parts of downtown to showcase murals, art installations, sculptures and more. You'll also learn about the many artists and musicians who called Pittsburgh home. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Gold Sports History Tour

Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024

The perfect tour for sports fans! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Roger Jacoby: Pittsburgh Stories

Oct 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Wood Street Galleries is pleased to present the world premiere of three newly restored experimental films by Roger Jacoby (b. New York, 1944–1985), a pivotal figure bridging the pre- and post-liberation eras of gay experimental filmmaking. 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

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