Events
Events
November
Arts + Culture,
Family
Hop into History: Little Builders
Nov 13, 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Become a master builder and make your addition to Pittsburgh’s skyline. Use Lincoln Logs, magnetic tiles, and other fun materials to engineer a new addition to the city. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
The Jenny Wilson Trio
Nov 13, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Jenny Wilson Trio is a jazz ensemble focused on original music as well as choice classic and contemporary standards. Original compositions by Jenny have been influenced by Thelonius Monk, Wayne Shorter and Pat Metheny. Jenny will be accompanied by two of Pittsburgh’s finest young musicians, percussionist James Johnson III and her daughter, bassist Ava Lintz. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Rosanne Cash
Nov 13, 2019 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Rosanne Cash is on tour with She Remembers Everything, a poetic, lush and soulful collection of songs that reckon with a flawed and intricate world. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
JASP Annual Dinner
Nov 14, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
It's a business networking event you won't want to miss!This special event will be held at the Duquesne Club in downtown Pittsburgh. After the cocktail hour and silent auction, we will honor JASP members and volunteers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Sembène Film Festival: The Last of the Blue Devils
Nov 14, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for a screening of The Last of the Blue Devils presented by Sembène – The Film & Arts Festival. This is the first program of a four night festival held downstairs in our intimate Word Cellar. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Artists' Info Session and Mixer
Nov 14, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Find out about the many opportunities for individual artists in the upcoming 2020 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival! Join us for this discussion and reception where you can ask questions and explore opportunities to participate, showcase, or sell your work. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
WordPlay
Nov 15, 2019 - Nov 16, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
With brazen honesty and creativity, actors, comedy writers, and everyday people read their own stories while our DJ spins a real-time soundtrack using anything from Brahms to Beyoncé. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll get an extremely intimate look into the life of a total stranger. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Sembène Film Festival: The Battle of Algiers
Nov 16, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a screening of The Battle of Algiers presented by Sembène – The Film & Arts Festival. This is the third program of a four night festival held downstairs in our intimate Word Cellar. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
La Roche University presents Bodiography's Multiplicity
Nov 15, 2019 - Nov 16, 2019
All facets of Bodiography Pittsburgh's performance companies unite as BCB, BCB2, and BCB3 share the stage with guest artists and choreographers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Eddie B: "I'm Already Professionally Developed" Tour
Nov 16, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Eddie B is comedy on steroids! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Daniel Catán’s "Florencia en el Amazonas"
Nov 9, 2019 - Nov 17, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired by the magic realism of Nobel Prize-winning novelist Gabriel Garcia Márquez and his novel Love in the Time of Cholera, "Florencia en el Amazonas" features lush, melodic music and ever-changing backdrops of mysterious beauty. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Revolution: The Beatles Symphonic Experience
Nov 15, 2019 - Nov 17, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come together READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Treasures in the Archives
Nov 17, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
See highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials about Western Pennsylvania during Treasures in the Archives at the Detre Library & Archives at the Heinz History Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Sembène Film Festival: If Beale Street Could Talk
Nov 17, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for a matinee screening of If Beale Street Could Talk presented by Sembène – The Film & Arts Festival. This is the fourth and final program of a four night festival held downstairs in our intimate Word Cellar. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Claudio Cojaniz: Balkan Blues Piano
Nov 17, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
One of our favorite Italian pianists returns to City of Asylum for an evening of blues music exploring ancient Balkan culture. This program is part of our new World Music Series. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Maaza Mengiste
Nov 18, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an evening of reading and discussion celebrating Maaza Mengiste’s new novel The Shadow King. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Judy Moody & Stink
Nov 17, 2019 - Nov 18, 2019
Based on the popular book series by Megan McDonald, be prepared to go on a hilarious adventure live on stage with Judy Moody and Stink, the dynamic sister and brother duo. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
The Heart of a Stranger
Nov 19, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an evening honoring the release of The Heart of a Stranger: An Anthology of Exiled Literature. Editor André Naffis-Sahely, translator and poet Sholeh Wolpé, and contributor Fred D’Aguiar will read and recount their experiences bringing this anthology, a global treasury, to life. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
History Explorers: Shattering Notions
Nov 20, 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Pittsburgh glass is everywhere! Uncover the story of the city’s first industry, pretend to be a glassblower, use forms and patterns to make a design, and build a one-of-a-kind display. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group?
Nov 20, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Susan Orlean delivers a uniquely compelling book that manages to tell the broader story of libraries and librarians in a way that has never been done before. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
ReelQ: Small Talk (Ri Chang Dui Hua)
Nov 20, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a screening of Small Talk, hosted by ReelQ. A searing portrait of complicated mother-daughter relationships and the underground LGBTQ culture in Taiwan, Small Talk paints a picture of the changing lives and conditions for three generations of women. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Know The Show Before You Go - A Bronx Tale
Nov 20, 2019 | 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Join us at the Trust Arts Education Center on Wednesday nights for PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh pre-show talks. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Fourth Grade Schooltime - Musical Journeys
Nov 19, 2019 - Nov 21, 2019 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Behind the Scenes of the History Center’s A Very Merry Pittsburgh Exhibit
Nov 21, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Heinz History Center’s exhibitions team for a panel on the making of the new A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Liberty Magic: Lee Terbosic in IN PLAIN SLEIGHT
Oct 2, 2019 - Nov 24, 2019
Back by popular demand, Lee Terbosic’s hit show IN PLAIN SLEIGHT returns to Liberty Magic for an encore performance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Off Minor Jazz Series:John Coltrane's The Avant-Garde
Nov 24, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This Off Minor Jazz program honors the music of John Coltrane’s legendary album The Avant-Garde. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
A Bronx Tale
Nov 19, 2019 - Nov 24, 2019
“Jersey Boys meets West Side Story.” - amNewYork READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Afternoon of Enchantment
Nov 24, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kick off The Nutcracker season in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 24! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Pre-K/Kindergarten Schooltime - Dragon Night
Nov 26, 2019 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Secret Speakeasy: Tales of New Orleans by Seth Neustein
Nov 29, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Internationally touring mentalist Seth Neustein brings an intimate evening of elegant mystery and intrigue to a New Orleans themed Secret Speakeasy®. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Holiday Lights and Late Nights
Nov 29, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019
The National Aviary warms up the cold nights of early winter with extended hours and a holiday light display! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Photos with Santa (and his penguin helper)
Nov 30, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bring your camera, and don’t forget your wish list! Santa and his penguin helper will be visiting the National Aviary to help you prepare for the holiday season. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa and a penguin! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Thanksgiving Tradition
Nov 29, 2019 - Dec 1, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
We invited the Strauss Family to Thanksgiving READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Les Miserables
Nov 26, 2019 - Dec 1, 2019
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
World AIDS Day with Visual AIDS & Jordan Eagles
Dec 1, 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Arts + Culture
Holiday Lights and Late Nights
Dec 4, 2019 | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
The National Aviary warms up the cold nights of early winter with extended hours and a holiday light display! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Un Natale Italiano Holiday Concert
Dec 5, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Celebrate the holidays in style with the History Center’s Italian American Program. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Shopping
Handmade Arcade Friday Night Preview Party
Dec 6, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Be the very first to shop at Pittsburgh’s leading holiday marketplace for handmade goods! Avoid the huge crowds and enjoy an intimate Friday evening shopping experience the night before Handmade Arcade opens to the public. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Photos with Santa (and his penguin helper)
Dec 7, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bring your camera, and don’t forget your wish list! Santa and his penguin helper will be visiting the National Aviary to help you prepare for the holiday season. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa and a penguin! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Festival,
Shopping
Handmade Arcade
Dec 7, 2019 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
HANDMADE ARCADE, Pittsburgh's premier independent craft fair, will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Saturday, December 7 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Downtown! The region's leading holiday marketplace for handmade goods, Handmade Arcade will showcase 250 cutting-edge, craft-based makers, designers and artists from all over Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania and the United States. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Shopping
Handmade Arcade Early Birdie Shopping Hour
Dec 7, 2019 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Enjoy one hour of exclusive shopping before Handmade Arcade opens to the public! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Sports + Recreation
“The Nutcracker” Workshop (Age 14+)
Dec 7, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Brunch with Santa
Dec 8, 2019 | 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Santa invites you to an extra special holiday brunch! Enjoy a host of delectable brunch items from Atria’s, served buffet-style. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Mozart & Sibelius
Dec 6, 2019 - Dec 8, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A Great Program From Start to Finnish READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Create Your Chalet Chic Wreath Workshop
Dec 8, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Winter Wreath Workshop READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra Presents: Sea Interludes
Dec 8, 2019 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
An evening of spectacular music performed by Pittsburgh's most talented young musicians. Conducted by Music Director Earl Lee READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Welcome Pittsburgh Hosts Rossilynne Culgan Book Signing
Dec 10, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rossilynne Culgan, author of 100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die, will help you discover all of the attractions and charms of Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Holiday Lights and Late Nights
Dec 11, 2019 | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
The National Aviary warms up the cold nights of early winter with extended hours and a holiday light display! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Hop into History: Home for the Holidays
Dec 11, 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Kids ages 2-5 can get ready for the holiday season by playing in the Heinz History Center’s new A Very Merry Pittsburgh holiday exhibit and exploring the traditions of Pittsburghers from different backgrounds. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Print Party
Dec 13, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join The Warhol’s Youth Arts Council for a closer look at Andy Warhol’s signature art making techniques. Spend the evening exploring the galleries, participating in teen led discussions and activities, and try your hand at silkscreen printing. Youth, ages 13-18, are welcome to attend. Space is limited. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Photos with Santa (and his penguin helper)
Dec 14, 2019
Bring your camera, and don’t forget your wish list! Santa and his penguin helper will be visiting the National Aviary to help you prepare for the holiday season. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa and a penguin! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Film Screening: Feast of the Seven Fishes
Dec 17, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the History Center’s Italian American Program for a screening of the new holiday film “Feast of the Seven Fishes.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Holiday Lights and Late Nights
Dec 18, 2019
The National Aviary warms up the cold nights of early winter with extended hours and a holiday light display! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Photos with Santa (and his penguin helper)
Dec 21, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bring your camera, and don’t forget your wish list! Santa and his penguin helper will be visiting the National Aviary to help you prepare for the holiday season. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa and a penguin! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Sensory Friendly Concert: Holiday Pops
Dec 21, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Arts + Culture
Highmark Holiday Pops
Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
It's the most wonderful time of the year READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Holiday Lights and Late Nights
Dec 26, 2019 | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
he National Aviary warms up the cold nights of early winter with extended hours and a holiday light display! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Secret Speakeasy: In The Tiki Room by Seth Neustein
Dec 25, 2019 - Dec 26, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Come in out of the cold to join us in the tiki room for a hidden hideaway tropical luau Secret Speakeasy® – In The Tiki Room by Seth Neustein.Join us for an exclusive Hawaiian cocktail salon of fine dining, music, and mentalism on 12/25/19. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Holiday Penguin Camps
Dec 27, 2019 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Enjoy a day of holiday fun with our penguins! Holiday day camps are a great way to stay active during the school break, learn something new, and have fun with feathered friends. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Holiday Penguin Camps
Dec 30, 2019 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Enjoy a day of holiday fun with our penguins! Holiday day camps are a great way to stay active during the school break, learn something new, and have fun with feathered friends. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
School Break Workshop: Game Design Basics
Dec 30, 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Kids age 8-12 can join the Heinz History Center for a fun exploration of the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
"Boat Trip" at Wood Street Galleries
Sep 27, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
"Boat Trip" investigates recent artist projects, installations, and videos related to the fast disappearing Arctic Circle. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
New Year's Eve Secret Speakeasy: Roaring 2020s by Seth Neustein
Dec 31, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 3:00 am
New Year's Eve ring in the Roaring 2020s in style. Join us for a once in a lifetime Secret Speakeasy® - Roaring 2020s: New Year's Eve Great American Speakeasy® presented by Seth Neustein. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Liberty Magic: Robert Ramirez is THE MUSICAL THEATER MAGICIAN
Nov 27, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
Robert Ramirez is wearing tap shoes… and playing the piano…and singing while playing a ukulele. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Beethoven's "Fidelio"
Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Guilty Until Proven Innocent READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Sixth Grade Schooltime - Ellis Island: The Dream of America
Jan 29, 2020 - Jan 30, 2020 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Arts + Culture
George Frideric Handel's ALCINA
Jan 25, 2020 - Feb 2, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Arts + Culture
Blockbuster Broadway!
Feb 7, 2020 - Feb 9, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ultimate Showtune Extravaganza READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Valentine's Romance
Feb 14, 2020 - Feb 16, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
True Love Takes Musical Form READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife
History Uncorked: ’80s Night
Feb 21, 2020 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Break out your legwarmers and roller skates, this year’s History Uncorked at the Heinz History Center is going back to the ’80s! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Feb 21, 2020 - Feb 23, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Fiery Angel READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Feb 27, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Arts + Culture
Grieg's Piano Concerto
Mar 6, 2020 - Mar 8, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The First Piano Concerto Ever Recorded READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Brahmns First
Mar 13, 2020 - Mar 15, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Brahms First: Beethoven's Inheritance READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
Mar 20, 2020 - Mar 22, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Calling all Wabbits! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Pre-K/Kindergarten Schooltime - Carnival of the Animals
Mar 25, 2020 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Arts + Culture
Petrushka!
Mar 27, 2020 - Mar 29, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
No Strings Attached READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Gil Shaham Returns
Apr 3, 2020 - Apr 5, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Timeless impressions READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Beethoven Missa Solemnis
Apr 17, 2020 - Apr 19, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A Supreme Achievement READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Hélène Grimaud
Apr 24, 2020 - Apr 26, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The One and Only READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Paul Shaffer
May 1, 2020 - May 3, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
He's #1 on our top 10 list! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Romantic Chopin
May 8, 2020 - May 10, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fit for a Queen READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Second Grade Schooltime - Meet the Orchestra
Apr 29, 2020 - May 13, 2020 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Arts + Culture
Elgar Cello Concerto
May 15, 2020 - May 17, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Music from the British Isles READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Tchaikovsky's Pathetique
May 29, 2020 - May 31, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
"The power of fate in life and death" READ MORE
Arts + Culture
The Doo Wop Project
Jun 5, 2020 - Jun 7, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Old school meets new generation READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Beethoven Seventh
Jun 12, 2020 - Jun 14, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Enduring energy and excitement READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Bronfman Plays Beethoven
Jun 19, 2020 - Jun 21, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An incomparable finale READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Tours
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour
Jul 18, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Daily Downtown walking tour: Come join and explore the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh! Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Walk the Burgh Tour
Jun 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Historical 2-hour walking tours through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Crafting Conversations: A Call and Response to Our Changing Climate through Art
Sep 1, 2019 - Jan 15, 2020 | 6:00 am - 12:00 am
Curated by Katy DeMent and Ann Rosenthal, the exhibiting artworks are organized thematically, addressing issues related to climate change through craft, while posing literal questions for the public to ponder. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Jim O'Brien Book Singing
Dec 6, 2019 - Dec 12, 2019 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pittsburgh sports author and historian, Jim O'Brien returns to Fifth Avenue Place READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Yinzer Scrooged: A Pittsburgh Christmas Carol
Dec 5, 2019 - Dec 21, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Set in present-day Pittsburgh, this comedy is an uproarious parody of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story, A Christmas Carol. In this radio-style rendition, classic characters like the notorious curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the mischievous Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future are not so subtly re-imagined as local Pittsburgh legends and celebrities! READ MORE
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