Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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Arts + Culture,

Music

Jerusalem Quartet

Oct 2, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 am

Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents the Jerusalem Quartet, one of the most highly acclaimed string quartets performing today, with playing that “has everything you could possibly wish for” (BBC Music Magazine). The Israeli ensemble has been performing together for 30 years, developing a wide repertoire and stunning depth of expression. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Jane Fonda: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Oct 4, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Academy Award winning actor Jane Fonda kicks off the 2023-2024 Pittsburgh Speakers Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Head of the Ohio

Oct 7, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Head of the Ohio Regatta is one of the largest rowing regattas in the United States. READ MORE

Community

Circle of Hope

Oct 12, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us October 12 as we celebrate this milestone at our 22nd Annual Circle of Hope Awards Dinner. READ MORE

Festival

Pittsburgh Fall Wine & Spirits Festival

Oct 19, 2023

Pittsburgh Magazine will once again bring its best-in-class sampling event to the city, attracting an upscale audience eager to keep up with beverage trends and cocktail innovations. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Festival,

Music

Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival

Oct 21, 2023 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Attend the Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival and indulge in coffee, chocolate and more! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Festival

International Day Parade & Festival

Oct 21, 2023

Uplifting all the Nations that call Pittsburgh Home! READ MORE

Convention,

Sports + Recreation

American Taekwondo Association Fall Nationals 2023

Oct 18, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023

All ages, ranks, and divisions welcome! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Holidays

Owl-O-Ween

Oct 22, 2023 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Van Jones: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Oct 25, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

CNN Host and President of Magic Labs Media, Van Jones joins the Pittsburgh Speakers Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Himbos - A new play by Brian Pope

Oct 26, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023

A service industry saga that puts the fun in dysfunctional! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Music

The Glorious Succession of Frzy

Nov 8, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Nationally-recognized Pittsburgh rapper Harvey “Frzy” Daniels and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will come together on the Heinz Hall stage in downtown Pittsburgh for a one-night-only special concert READ MORE

Music

Kronos Quartet

Nov 13, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Join Chamber Music Pittsburgh for the Kronos Quartet’s 50th anniversary tour, celebrating the ensemble’s contributions to the genre with a dynamic mix of new compositions, signature pieces, and commissioned works. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Adam Kinzinger: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Nov 15, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Adam Kinzinger, Former US Congressman and member of the January 6th Committee, joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Divinity/Femininity Exhibition

Aug 18, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023

“do we have the right to define the divine?” READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Jesse T. Best: Analog Holiday

Aug 18, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Space Gallery Collection READ MORE

Holidays

Season's Greetings Saturdays

Dec 2, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

One-Log Bridge | A new opera theater work by Yan Pang

Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 8, 2023

One-Log Bridge uses the beauty of the voice to explore immigration, race, and resilience. READ MORE

Holidays

Season's Greetings Saturdays

Dec 9, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Music

Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends: A Celebration

Dec 12, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Celebrating her 60th birthday, Anne-Sophie Mutter has chosen Pittsburgh for her one-night-only concert! READ MORE

Holidays

Season's Greetings Saturdays

Dec 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE

Holidays

Season's Greetings Saturdays

Dec 23, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Maria Yovanovitch: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Jan 24, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Teaira Whitehead | A play by Melannie Taylor

Feb 15, 2024 - Feb 16, 2024

A powerful exploration of relationships, crime, and racial injustice. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Laurie Santos: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Feb 28, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Yale Professor and host of the Happiness Lab Podcast, Laurie Santos, joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Michael Beschloss: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Mar 20, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Alice in Underland | Dance Theater by Kontara Morphis

Mar 21, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024

A journey of self-realization, visibility, and discovery seen through the lens of the African Diaspora. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Céline Cousteau: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Apr 10, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Explorer and filmmaker Céline Cousteau joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Apis | A multi-disciplinary experience by Lindsay Goranson

Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 19, 2024

A mind-bending performance that is equal parts science, cinema and theater, starring the last creature on earth. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Holidays

Owl-O-Ween

Oct 21, 2023 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A history tour with a spooky twist, enjoy Pittsburgh's downtown during the quiet evening hours! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Tours

Walk the Burgh Tours

Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A 2-mile, 2 hour walking tour that showcases the very Best of the Burgh! READ MORE

Free event,

Market Square,

Sports + Recreation,

Workshops & Classes

Yoga in the Square

May 16, 2023 - Oct 10, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Pittsburgh’s favorite public yoga series brings some of the city’s best instructors into Downtown for two weekly classes held in the middle of picturesque Market Square READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For

Sep 19, 2023 - Oct 11, 2023

Featuring a stunning score, Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For brings to life the remarkable true story of one of the greatest composers of all time. READ MORE

Market Square,

Shopping

Market Square Farmers Market

May 11, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The 19th 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

Entertainment,

Family

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

Sep 3, 2023 - Nov 24, 2023

Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play designed exclusively for Liberty Magic READ MORE

Holidays

Season's Greetings Saturdays

Nov 25, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Nightlife,

Workshops & Classes