Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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October
Music
The Fab Four - USA Meets the Beatles!
Oct 12, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Film & Movies
Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask
Oct 12, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the August Wilson African American Culture Center for a special screening of the documentary film *Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask*. READ MORE
Entertainment
R&B Ladies Nite Out w/ BOBBY BROWN Concert & Bus Ride - Youngstown
Oct 12, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Community Empowerment Association presents The Bad Boyz of R&B - Ladies Nite Out e concert starring Grammy Award Winner BOBBY BROWN co-starring JAGGED EDGE & JON B at Heinz Hall for The Performing Arts in Pittsburgh, PA and leave the driving to us!! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Charleston Battery
Oct 12, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they take on Charleston Battery! READ MORE
Entertainment
Arcade Hootenanny
Oct 12, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. Our storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by an audience suggestion, and then Pittsburgh’s best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers vs. Cal Bears
Oct 12, 2024
The Pitt Panthers take on the Cal Bears in 2024 NCAA Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pickleball Clinic
Oct 12, 2024 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join Coaches Ryan and Ethan for an intro clinic for Pickleball where all levels are welcome! Learn the basics, rules, and tips of the game then play in a friendly round robin tournament. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
DISPATCH – AMPlifying Democracy
Oct 12, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Dispatch is partnering with Calling All Crows to promote the AMPlifying Democracy campaign, which leverages the power of music to inspire, activate, and boost civic engagement during this critical election year. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Community Day at the New Hazlett Theater
Oct 12, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, creativity, and community! Meet our resident companies, Front Porch Theatricals, Kente Arts Alliance, Prime Stage Theatre, and Texture Contemporary Ballet, and take part in free, hands-on activities led by the talented artists of our Community Supported Arts (CSA) Series. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
RV Fall Show 2024
Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024
You don’t want to miss the RV Fall Super Sale, the event where you can browse and buy the latest RV models and technologies, all under one roof. READ MORE
Entertainment
Sh!tFaced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
Oct 2, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024
The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is coming to the Greer Cabaret Theater with their version of Much Ado About Nothing. READ MORE
Festival
2024 Oktoberfest Pittsburgh
Oct 3, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024
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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
TOSCA
Oct 13, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Puccini’s whirlwind political thriller packs high romance, dark motives, love, betrayal, murder, and intrigue all into a plot that unfolds over only 24 hours. See why Tosca is one of the most powerful operas ever written. READ MORE
Entertainment
Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
Oct 13, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fall Dance Concert
Oct 9, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024
The Conservatory Dance Company presents a concert featuring works by Jimmy Gamonet de los Heros, Roni Koresh, Juel Lane, and Kevin and Marcel Wilson. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Sound Series: Jake Xerxes Fussell
Oct 14, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Andy Warhol Museum welcome songwriter and guitarist, Jake Xerxes Fussell, who has distinguished himself as one of his generation’s preeminent interpreters of traditional (and not so traditional) “folk” songs. READ MORE
Entertainment
Laura Benanti
Oct 14, 2024
Dazzling both stage and screen, Tony® award winner Laura Benanti’s credits include; No Hard Feelings (Sony), Worth (Netflix), The Gilded Age (Max), Life & Beth (Hulu), and Elsbeth (CBS). Making her Broadway debut as Maria in The Sound of Music at age 18, she has since starred in Into the Woods, Nine, Gypsy, She Loves Me, My Fair Lady, and Meteor Shower among others. Showtimes at 7 and 9:30 pm! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Tori Kelly - purple skies tour
Oct 14, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With special guest Maisy Kay! READ MORE
Community,
Film & Movies
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Oct 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for a movie screening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Speakers Series: Liz Cheney
Oct 16, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The highest-ranking Republican woman in the history of the House. Cheney represented Wyoming from 2017-2023, serving on the Armed Services Committee. Vice Chair of the January 6th Committee, she was awarded the JFK Library’s prestigious Profile in Courage Award for her consistent and courageous defense of democracy. READ MORE
Community
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Oct 16, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for a lively book discussion of Where the Past Begins: A Writer’s Memoir by Amy Tan. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Sabres
Oct 16, 2024
Come cheer on the Penguins as they take on the Sabres at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
The Diary of Black Men: 'How Do You Love a Black Woman?'
Oct 16, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
This romantic comedy-drama is crafted to deliver tears, laughter, excitement, and joy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Burden of Dreams (1982)
Oct 13, 2024 - Oct 16, 2024
Newly restored, Les Blank’s documentary remains perhaps the most compelling behind-the-scenes movie ever made about a film production. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Fitzcarraldo (1982)
Oct 14, 2024 - Oct 16, 2024
Herzog’s pictorially stunning—and stunningly ambitious—adventure film/comedy stars Klaus Kinski as the deranged Fitzcarraldo, a European businessman determined to build an opera house in Iquitos, Peru. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Wesco Safety Run
Oct 16, 2024 | 6:00 am - 8:00 am
Lace up your shoes, grab your reflective gear, and join us for a free Safety Run hosted by Wesco, the official safety partner of P3R before you head to work the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 16! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Bryson Tiller
Oct 16, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
With special guests Eem Triplin and Breez Kennedy! READ MORE
Entertainment
Off the Record XXIV: God, Save the Burgh!
Oct 17, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Musical satire for a good cause is back in action for the 24th year! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Oct 17, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Take an “intermission” from work and join the party. Tour the galleries and chill on the patio…simply BE at AWAACC. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
for KING + COUNTRY
Oct 17, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Unsung Hero Tour 2024 READ MORE
Entertainment
Halloween: Season of the Sketch
Oct 17, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
For two nights only, they’re baaaack! From the monstrous minds behind “Revue This!” and “Sketch Madness” comes a spine-tingling, side-splitting new sketch show, “Halloween: Season of the Sketch.” READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Geek Out Gala
Oct 17, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Carnegie Science Center’s highly anticipated fundraising event returns with a thrilling new theme and the same great riverfront views, food, and drinks. READ MORE
Tours
BBQ Lock and Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour
Oct 17, 2024 | 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 an ALL-NEW MENU, passage through a Lock and Dam, music, and the beautiful sights of the Three Rivers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Boom: A film about the Sonics
Oct 17, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
'Boom' tells the untold story of one of rock 'n' roll's wildest and most influential bands, The Sonics. For the first time ever, all five original members of the band tell the story of how it all went down, beginning to end. READ MORE
Entertainment
Michael Blauestein
Oct 18, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Michael Blaustein is an internationally touring headlining comedian, accomplished actor, and award winning writer. READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
World-Class Instructional Design and Assesment - 2024 WIDA Annual Conference
Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 18, 2024
The WIDA Annual Conference is the largest conference geared toward educators and professionals activating in Pre-K through grade 12 multilingual learners. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Ravel’s Piano Concerto
Oct 18, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tom Borrow, a fast-rising artist of the new generation of virtuoso soloists, debuts with his signature work—Ravel’s terrifically entertaining and jazzy Piano Concerto. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Let’s Speak English!
Oct 18, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This is a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. For English language learners looking to practice with other learners. READ MORE
Convention
Partner4Work Healthcare Exploration Fair 2024
Oct 18, 2024
Discover various career paths and apprenticeship programs available in healthcare. Meet with representatives from top healthcare organizations, network with industry professionals, and learn about the latest trends in the field. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Hurricanes
Oct 18, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Penguins as they take on the Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Artist Panel Discussion: Creating Legends: Graffiti Writers of the Past, Present, and Future
Oct 18, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Rivers of Steel for a panel discussion featuring nationally recognized muralists and graffiti artists Mr. June, Sef1, Mike 171, and Henry 161. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Downtown Walking Tour: Fourth Avenue Historic District
Oct 18, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Tour Pittsburgh's Wall Street! READ MORE
Entertainment
House Team Hot Spot
Oct 18, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 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
Entertainment
Halloween: Season of the Sketch
Oct 18, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
For two nights only, they’re baaaack! From the monstrous minds behind “Revue This!” and “Sketch Madness” comes a spine-tingling, side-splitting new sketch show, “Halloween: Season of the Sketch.” READ MORE
Entertainment
Bootleg Reboots
Oct 18, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Six comedians are forced to improvise their way through a “Twilight” sequel, when none of them have ever seen the first one! Will they throw the monster wedding of the century or drive the audience completely batty? Find out if they’ll join Team Edward or Team Jacob with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS* READ MORE
Nightlife
Italian Wine Dinner
Oct 18, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Embrace the comfort of autumn with our Italian Wine Dinner, where cozy seasonal dishes and warming wines come together for a perfect pairing. Enjoy four courses of rich flavors. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Gems of Pittsburgh Tour
Oct 19, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This tour is designed for first-time visitors as well as those who are already familiar with Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Gold Tour
Oct 19, 2024
Hop aboard and see the Steel City like never before on this one-of-a-kind, tailgate style tour… only in THE BURGH! READ MORE
Community,
Film & Movies
Library Lounge: Throwback Cinema
Oct 19, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for a fun movie screening of Clue. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
PSO360: Tom Borrow, piano
Oct 19, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Join select PSO musicians for an evening with Israeli pianist Tom Borrow, the fast-rising musician named “One to Watch” by both Gramophone and International Piano. This intimate, limited-capacity performance brings you closer to the music. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few
Oct 19, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Kente Arts Alliance presents: Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few READ MORE
Entertainment
Fridge Art Sketch Show
Oct 19, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fridge Art Sketch Show has best been described as “a Jag-Off’s Version of Saturday Night Live”. The best writers and performers that the Burgh has to offer banded together to create 13 original, never-before-seen Halloween sketches. READ MORE
Entertainment
Doomscroll
Oct 19, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ready to turn your endless scroll into endless laughter? Join us on October 19th at 8 PM for Doomscroll’s most thrilling show yet—where your phone isn’t just a spectator, it’s part of the paranormal party! READ MORE
Entertainment
Don Arner presents: The Green Room Stand Up Show
Oct 19, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The green room is a special place for comedians outside of what the audience sees of them on stage. The green room is filled with crazy convos, joke ideas, roasting, terrible opinions, comedians just being themselves before they perform, also the dreaded lineup of who’s going first and who’s going last. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
The Mighty Monongahela
Oct 19, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
On this 90-minute boat cruise with DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, go beyond the typical sightseeing tour as we sail past the Hot Metal Bridge and discover how the Monongahela River shaped the Steel City. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Three Stooges Festival
Oct 19, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and our host Sean Collier as we present six of the Three Stooges' best comedy shorts. Prizes and surprises await! READ MORE
Festival
Highmark International StrEAT Festival
Oct 19, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready for a flavor-packed experience at the 2024 Highmark International StrEAT Festival, Pittsburgh’s must-attend event for food lovers! READ MORE
Festival
Spaceburgh
Oct 19, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SpaceBurgh is a festival of space science, robotics, and science fiction, taking place in Pittsburgh on October 19th, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
October Song Shop
Oct 19, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
These one-hour performances are free, fun, and open to everyone. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and bring a lunch. FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera provide a reception after each Song Shop concert. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
OPETH: North American Tour 2024
Oct 19, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Opeth and Tribulation will perform at Stage AE! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few
Oct 19, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Kente Arts Alliance presents: Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Evil Dead The Musical
Sep 27, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 1:00 pm
This hilarious show takes all the elements of the cult classic films The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness and combines them into one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Ravel’s Piano Concerto
Oct 20, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tom Borrow, a fast-rising artist of the new generation of virtuoso soloists, debuts with his signature work—Ravel’s terrifically entertaining and jazzy Piano Concerto. READ MORE
Entertainment
Short Form Jelly w Select Start
Oct 20, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a special Halloween Themed 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. Costumes Encouraged! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets
Oct 20, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New York Jets in 2024 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Festival
Highmark International StrEAT Festival
Oct 20, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Get ready for a flavor-packed experience at the 2024 Highmark International StrEAT Festival, Pittsburgh’s must-attend event for food lovers! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Oct 20, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. Open before every home game at Acrisure Stadium, the region’s largest tailgate event offers free admission, live music, food and drink specials and the chance to win prizes and autographed items. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Escher Quartet with Jordan Bak
Oct 21, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
A powerful collaboration between Bak’s “haunting lyrical grace” (Gramophone) and the Escher Quartet’s “eloquent, full-blooded playing” (BBC Music Magazine) READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Game Changers: Women and Sport
Oct 22, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebrate the past, present, and future of women in sports! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Ken Carson: Chaos Tour
Oct 22, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come see Ken Carson live at Stage AE for the Chaos Tour! READ MORE
Convention
Eradicate Hate Global Summit 2024
Oct 21, 2024 - Oct 23, 2024
Eradicate Hate Global Summit is the world’s largest anti-hate conference, which brings together leaders and experts from around to globe in a common effort to shape strategies and programs designed to eradicated hate-fueled violence. READ MORE
Convention
International Colloquium on Black Males in Education (ICBME)
Oct 23, 2024 | 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
2024 ICBME Theme: "Confronting Trauma in Education and Beyond: Charting a Pathway Forward for Black Men and Boys" READ MORE
Community
Educator Open House
Oct 23, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Educators, join the History Center for an evening celebrating YOU! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
The Fall (2006)
Oct 18, 2024 - Oct 23, 2024
Tarsem Singh’s genre-defying, eye-candy-packed, endlessly idiosyncratic 2006 movie is the kind of project that inspires cult fandom. Now restored, it's back on the big screen! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Music of Led Zeppelin
Oct 24, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Bridging the gulf between rock n’ roll and classical music, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs The Music of Led Zeppelin. READ MORE
Convention
Nadcap
Oct 21, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024
Nadcap is the premier program for accrediting critical processes in the aerospace and defense industries, Nadcap focuses on standardizing approaches to quality assurance and promoting continuous improvement. This program is essential for suppliers seeking to demonstrate their commitment to excellence. READ MORE
Community
Pour Me Another - St. George Spirits Dinner
Oct 24, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready to raise your glass and enjoy a night of great food and drinks at Pour Me Another - October 2024! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Ofrenda Happy Hour
Oct 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kick off the Día de los Muertos festivities with Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the Ofrenda Happy Hour! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers vs. Syracuse Orange
Oct 24, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The Pitt Panthers take on Syracuse Orange in 2024 NCAA Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Disenchanted!
Oct 24, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) with live score by Tom Roberts
Oct 24, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A genre-defining film for the ages, Nosferatu returns to the Harris Theater with Tom Roberts performing his own original score live. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Mitchell Tenpenny: Woke Up In A Dream Tour
Oct 24, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With special guest Dylan Schneider! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Friday: Mecca Jamilah Sullivan
Oct 25, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mecca Jamilah Sullivan joins LIT Friday to discuss WE ARE A HAUNTING. READ MORE
Community
Coffee + Connect
Oct 25, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Let’s Speak English!
Oct 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This is a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. For English language learners looking to practice with other learners. READ MORE
Nightlife,
Tours
Moonlight Dance Cruise & Tour
Oct 25, 2024 | 10:30 pm - 1:30 am
It’s time to party out on the water every Friday night this summer! DJ ROK is back on the boat with a mix of the best of today’s urban hits, hip-hop, rap, R&B, and old school jams. And enjoy a free Midnight Buffet! Must be 21 years of age. Valid photo ID required. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Shopping
Night Market
Oct 25, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Night Markets bring an awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival to Downtown, featuring Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors. Clothing, furniture, candles, food, drinks, and more are exhibited in this weekly series. READ MORE
Entertainment
GALLERY CRAWL
Oct 25, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter at Arcade Comedy Theater during the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl on Friday, July 26th! We’re serving up FREE improv comedy shows every half hour from 6-10 PM. Beat the heat with some cool laughs in our A/C, and if you love it (which you will!), snag a discount on our 7 & 9 PM shows to keep the fun going. See you there for a comedy-packed evening! READ MORE
Entertainment
House Team Hot Spot
Oct 25, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 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. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh’s comedy scene as they turn your wild suggestions into unforgettable moments of pure comedic gold. Don’t miss out on the laughs—grab your tickets now and fill your Friday with fiery fun! READ MORE
Entertainment
Select Start
Oct 25, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cultural District creative, Mr. Arcade, was found dead in the theater last week. To help figure out what calamity occurred, spiritual medium improv team, Select Start, will be called in to contact his ghost live to solve this recent murder. However… Select Start does stand to gain a lot from the death of Mr. Arcade. Perhaps… foul play has occurred? Come on down to find out and help us to solve this Murder Mystery! It will be an improv show to die for. READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife
Halloween Boogie Bash
Oct 25, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Show off your spooky dance moves at our Halloween Boogie Bash! Dance the night away to thrilling beats and show off your costume for a chance to win wicked prizes. Enjoy themed drinks and delectable hors d'oeuvres while you mix and mingle with your ghoulfriends. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Juvenile Arthritis Family Fun Day
Oct 26, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
2024 ATA Fall Nationals Tournament
Oct 25, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
Athletes will compete through the ATA Fall National 2024. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Dandy Andy: Warhol’s Queer History
Oct 26, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join artist educators for Dandy Andy, a monthly tour that focuses on Warhol’s queer history. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Gems of Pittsburgh Tour
Oct 26, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This tour is designed for first-time visitors as well as those who are already familiar with Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Bikes & Brews Tour
Oct 26, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us on a ride around the historic districts of Deutschtown, Millvale, and Lawrenceville as we visit 4 of our favorite local breweries and learn about the past, present, and future of beer making in Pittsburgh, with an emphasis on how beer figures in the diverse communities of the Steel City. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Gold Tour
Oct 26, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Hop aboard and see the Steel City like never before on this one-of-a-kind, tailgate style tour… only in THE BURGH! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Music
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert
Oct 26, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Experience your favorite movies transformed with the music of a live symphony orchestra in the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series.? READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
Taekwondo 2024 Fall Nationals
Oct 23, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) is excited be in Pittsburgh for the 2024 Fall Nationals, Oct. 23-26 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This is the third consecutive year ATA has held this event in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Shopping
Night Market
Oct 26, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Night Markets bring an awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival to Downtown, featuring Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors. Clothing, furniture, candles, food, drinks, and more are exhibited in this weekly series. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. El Paso Locomotive
Oct 26, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they take on El Paso Locomotive! READ MORE
Entertainment
Beta Stage
Oct 26, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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
Entertainment
Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
Oct 26, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join Knights of the Arcade on Saturday, August 31, at 9 PM 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
Mike Super - Magic & Illusion
Oct 26, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Experience the Magic & Illusion of Mike Super LIVE on Stage! This is the perfect evening for your entire family! READ MORE
Holidays,
Tours
Halloween Fun Cruise
Oct 26, 2024
Boards: 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; and Sails: 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Come aboard a Pittsburgh sightseeing tour for a kids’ costume party with frightfully friendly characters, tons of fun prizes and more! Music, dancing and treat bags for all the kids. We can’t wait to see you all on board our riverboat in your favorite Halloween costume! READ MORE
Nightlife,
Tours
Boo N Brew Dance Cruise & Tour
Oct 26, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Join us on the dock starting at 6:00 pm for free psychic and tarot card readings, prizes and mingle with your favorite BOB FM on air personalities. At 8 pm, the party hits the water with the band “Random Play” playing all your favorites hits – 96.9 BOB FM style! Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costumes for your chance to win great prizes including concert and event tickets, and a fantastic grand prize to be announced! READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Fitness Open House
Oct 26, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join River Club for their 2nd Annual Fitness Open House! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Daisy Dukes & Cowboy Boots Tour with TVBOO
Oct 26, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With special guests TVBOO, Shlump, smith., and Mport! READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife
Monster's Ball
Oct 26, 2024 | 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
A Halloween Costume Party at Social House! READ MORE
Entertainment
Lucky Draw
Oct 27, 2024 | 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! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Faces of Resilience Workshops
Oct 26, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024
Are you a survivor of gun violence, or do you know someone who is? Join us for Faces of Resilience, a transformative two-day workshop at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, where you’ll create powerful masks to express your emotions, celebrate your loved ones, and honor your triumphs. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Gold Tour
Oct 27, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Hop aboard and see the Steel City like never before on this one-of-a-kind, tailgate style tour… only in THE BURGH! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Music
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert
Oct 27, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Experience your favorite movies transformed with the music of a live symphony orchestra in the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series.? READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Disney on Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
Oct 24, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024
Check showtimes! READ MORE
Community
Homefront and Frontlines: Women and the Impact of War
Oct 27, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the History Center and the Veterans Breakfast Club for a storytelling event honoring the strength and sacrifice of women during war time, from the battlefield to the home front. READ MORE
Entertainment
Lucky Draw
Oct 27, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 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. Throughout the evening, the hosts will be playing short form games and doing a long-form set that mixes up these performers alongside special guests, teachers, and coaches from the Arcade community. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Mod Sun & lovelytheband: Here’s Your Flowers Tour
Oct 27, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
With special guests Huddy and No Love For The Middle Child! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants
Oct 28, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 2024 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants
Oct 28, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the in 2024 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Oct 28, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. Open before every home game at Acrisure Stadium, the region’s largest tailgate event offers free admission, live music, food and drink specials and the chance to win prizes and autographed items. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Storytime Spotlight
Oct 29, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Storytime Spotlight is an educational series presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center that introduces young children to books that features stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Wild
Oct 29, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Come cheer on the Penguins as they take on the Wild at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Convention
NACADA's 2024 Annual Conference
Oct 27, 2024 - Oct 30, 2024
NACADA promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Creative Conversations — & Juliet
Oct 30, 2024 | 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
Día de los Muertos Lunch Event
Oct 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Celebrate the flavors of Mexican and Latin cuisine with a food truck round-up featuring local vendors. Enjoy delicious tacos, tamales, and more while being serenaded by Mariachi International’s live music, bringing the heart of the celebration to life through music and food. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Ducks
Oct 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Penguins as they take on the Ducks at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Community,
Family
Trick-or-Treat at Museum of Illusions
Oct 28, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024
From Monday, October 28 to Thursday, October 31, 2024, kids can get a head start on trick-or-treating at the Museum during regular operating hours. READ MORE
Convention
Pennsylvania Bridal & Wedding Expo
Nov 3, 2024
Planning a wedding? Come out to the Pennsylvania Bridal and Wedding Expo where professionals and wedding experts are ready to make your wedding an unforgettable experience. Take full advantage of the large showcase of dresses, flowers, special foods and drinks, music, and much more! READ MORE
Entertainment
Miguel Muñoz in What is Magic for You?
Oct 2, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024
Miguel Muñoz, World Champion of Magic brings us an intimate and magical show where the surprise, the impossible, the poetry and the absurd will be present at all times. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Nov 7, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm
A tale as old as time and enchanting as can be. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Hobbit
Oct 23, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
In this all-ages adventure, J.R.R. Tolkien’s magical Middle Earth transitions from page to stage in spellbinding fashion. READ MORE
Convention
American Society of Microbiology - Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) aims at promoting the underrepresented minorities in technology, science, engineering and mathematics and provides students with a unique opportunity to showcase their research, activities which are designed to enhance their professional development skills and networking activities. READ MORE
Shopping
Eagle Fall Show Pittsburgh 2024
Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024
The Eagle Fall Show brings together patriots and enthusiasts eager to trade, buy and sell the best selection of guns, gear, equipment and ammunition. READ MORE
Entertainment
Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop the Ride
Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide—from the Sydney Opera House to the West End of London to Broadway. READ MORE
Community,
Family
History Center and Fort Pitt Museum: Free Admission for Kids
Oct 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum will offer free admission for kids this fall, thanks to the generous support of UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Friday
Dec 13, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lit Fridays is a literary-focused, virtual salon presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event
AWCommunity Day
Dec 14, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This free family-friendly event features local vendors, artisans, performers, and themed community building activations at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Storytime Spotlight
Dec 17, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Storytime Spotlight is an educational series presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center that introduces young children to books that features stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. 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
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
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
Family,
Tours
Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise & Tour
Oct 12, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Celebrate the beauty of autumn on the Three Rivers of Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Free event,
Tours
Visit the Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Oct 21, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
READ MORE
Tours
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Oct 5, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Embark on a whiskey history tour through Downtown! READ MORE
Tours
Art & Artists Tour
Oct 5, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Journey off the beaten path and discover hidden art that is tucked away in our downtown nooks, crannies, and alleys! READ MORE
Family
Owl-O-Ween
Oct 19, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween and fall fun! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Latin Thursdays!
Oct 3, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come out & enjoy the perfect mix of Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba & Zouk! READ MORE
Free event,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Market Square Farmers Market
May 16, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The 20th season of the rain-or-shine market offers regionally grown produce, organic products, and small-batch foods from a variety of vendors each week, serving Downtown’s workers, residents, visitors, and more. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Lunchtime Fishing
Oct 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join Venture Outdoors for Tri-Anglers, a free fishing program that has been running for over 22 years in downtown Pittsburgh! We catch and release a variety species of fish along the Allegheny River – bass, carp, catfish, freshwater drum, and more! No prior fishing experience needed and great activity for all ages. READ MORE
Tours
Haunted Three Rivers Cruise & Tour
Oct 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the Gateway Clipper on the Haunted Three Rivers cruise, where the rivers come alive with tales of ghosts & mysteries that will send shivers down your spine. Step aboard a Haunted Riverboat…where history and mystery converge on the dark three rivers of Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tour
Jun 1, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a spine-tingling walking ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Music
Laser Rock Monsters
Oct 25, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Grow out a mullet and bang your head to Laser Rock Monsters! READ MORE
Tours
Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour
Oct 5, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 | 5:30 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
Entertainment,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour
Jul 5, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Interactive comedy show and party bus all rolled into one! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
MJ the Musical
Nov 19, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Pittsburgh as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. 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
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
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