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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. In just its second year, this event will feature over 350 teams competing on 54 courts and will utilize all five halls at Convention Center! 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

February Sunday Brunch at PAIR

Feb 9, 2025 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Love is in the air—and on your plate! ?? Join PAIR Charcuterie for two exclusive Sunday Brunches this February, featuring an intimate, curated dining experience perfect for Valentine’s or Galentine’s celebrations. Reserve your seat at the table now! - BYOB! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Galentines Day Charcuterie Workshop

Feb 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Galentine’s Day at PAIR with a fun charcuterie workshop! ?? Bring your favorite wine and your best friends for an evening of creativity, connection, and delicious bites. 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
Community

Galentine's Day: Paint, Pizza, & Prosecco

Feb 13, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ladies, gather your girlfriends and come to Vallozzi’s for Galentine’s Day! On Thursday, February 13th, we will be hosting a Paint, Pizza, & Prosecco Night. You can sip some Prosecco, snack on pizza, and paint a picture! An Artist from Painting with a Twist will be on site to guide you through painting. 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
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Howl at the Moon Pittsburgh Valentine's Day Party: Ex's & Oh's

Feb 14, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
One, two, three they gunna run back to me. 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
Entertainment,
Nightlife

21+ Night: Seductive Science

Feb 14, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a smart and sexy way at the Science Center after hours! Whether you’re with friends, on a date, or flying solo, dive into the fascinating science behind love and attraction. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special

Feb 14, 2025
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Pittsburgh. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine's Day Special at Heinz History Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: Beauty and the Beast (1946)

Feb 14, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Celebrate Valentines Day at the Harris Theater by watching one of the great romantic classics. All patrons will receive a chocolate rose, included with the ticket price! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Sweetheart Soiree: Burlesque at the Greer Cabaret

Feb 14, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Your Valentine’s date night is covered with the spectacular debut of the first-ever burlesque show at the Greer Cabaret Theater! READ MORE

Lovers Drag Show

Feb 14, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Hop on the Lovers Bus this Valentine's Day! 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
Community,
Entertainment

SINGLES ONLY

Feb 15, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
An Anti-Valentine's Day event to help the single ones of the city enjoy the beloved holiday. Sponsored by Teremana and Friends. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Valentine's Day Weekend Wine Glass Painting Workshop

Feb 15, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join AZ Home Details for a fun Valentine's Day Weekend Wine Glass Painting Workshop where you can unleash your creativity and just have a great time! READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife

Starry Eyed Valentine in Space

Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
Come join Space Bar for a romantic night under the stars sipping a Flight of 3 Specialty Cocktails created just for Valentine's! 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

Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo

Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
The eighth annual Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo returns February 14th- 16th, 2025 to Wyndham Grand, Pittsburgh Downtown. The best tattoo artists in the industry, including the best in Pittsburgh, will come together for one epic weekend filled with nonstop tattooing, art, body piercings and live entertainment! 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
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Coffee Chat Series: Hidden Gems; Black Women In The Workplace

Feb 20, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us as we have a transparent discussion exploring our what's next, our why, how to navigate these systems, keep our peace all while standing firm in our beliefs. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Black History Month Lecture: David Dennis Jr.

Feb 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the History Center’s African American Program for the 11th Annual Black History Month Lecture. 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,
Workshops & Classes

SIGCSE Technical Symposium 2025

Feb 26, 2025 - Mar 1, 2025
The SIGCSE Technical Symposium addresses problems common among educators working to develop, implement and/or evaluate computing programs, curricula, and courses. The symposium provides a forum for sharing new ideas for syllabi, laboratories, and other elements of teaching and pedagogy, at all levels of instruction. 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
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
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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