Events
Events
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August
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Entertainment,
Family,
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Soul Food Festival
Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Join A Soulful Taste of Pittsburgh for the 6th annual Soul Food Festival, happening August 29–31 in Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit Closing Date
Aug 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Say goodbye to I AM WILD before it leaves on August 31! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
“Fedeltà: Soldati. Prigionieri.”?Film Screening
Sep 3, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Italian American Program for a free film screening, which chronicles the experiences of Italian Prisoners of War (POWs), mostly captured in North Africa and Sicily, during World War II. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
How-To Series: Salsa with Cross Body Dance
Sep 4, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how to dance while getting in a fun, casual workout! Free and open to the public - No partner required! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours
Walking Tour: Downtown's Best
Sep 4, 2025 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Discover Pittsburgh’s story through its stunning buildings, from historic landmarks to modern marvels, on this guided walking tour. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music
Women Who Rock Benefit Concert (Starring Jessica Simpson)
Sep 5, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
All proceeds support lifesaving research and patient care initiatives at Magee-Womens Research Institute and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Free event
Can I Kick It?
Sep 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
An outdoor movie experience featuring where action films and martial arts flicks are scored live (scene-by-scene) READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Free event,
PDP Events
Can I Kick It?
Sep 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
An outdoor movie experience featuring where action films and martial arts flicks are scored live (scene-by-scene) READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Steel City Spooky Market
Sep 6, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Steel City Spooky Market awaits with thrills, chills, and eerie delights... READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Kalimbrrd Sonic Workshop
Sep 6, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In this immersive experience, artist Petra Floyd remixes sound and sculpture, blending ambient textures with amplified toys, makeshift instruments, and your own hands-on play READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gala & Icon Awards
Sep 6, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust invites you to join their annual Gala, honoring three individuals whose dedication has shaped our region's arts and culture. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Incubator Productions presents The Mobile Cartoon Museum
Sep 6, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Immersive self-paced learning space with original art, lesson books, cartooning artifacts and materials, and on-site guidance at the Carnegie Library Downtown READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
Sep 6, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Convention,
Shopping
Toon Fusion Pittsburgh
Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
ToonFusion is a celebration of all things animation, gaming, and fandom! Join us for a two-day all-ages convention packed with cosplay, voice actor guests, video game tournaments, trading card battles, Itasha car displays, panels, artists, vendors, and more. Whether you're a hardcore anime fan, a gamer, or just looking for a family-friendly weekend of geek culture fun, ToonFusion delivers an unforgettable experience. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Creative Conversations: A Beautiful Noise
Sep 10, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Trust Arts Education for a pre-show chat on Wednesday nights with members from the company to learn insights into the show you can’t find in your playbill! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event
Free Exhibition Opening: Yasmine El Meleegy
Sep 12, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for the exclusive unveiling of Yasmine El Meleegy's latest solo exhibition at Mattress Factory! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Chris D'Elia: Straight Outta The Multiverse
Sep 12, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Chris D'Elia has become one of the most in-demand performers in comedy and now on his way to Pittsburgh for one-night-only! (18+) READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Eric Church: Free the Machine Tour
Sep 12, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Eric Church is kicking off his "Free the Machine" Arena Tour in Pittsburgh, with special guest Elle King! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music
DreamFest Day 1: GALA
Sep 12, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A two-day celebration of science, culture, and community hosted be The Citizen Science Lab! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music,
Nightlife
An Evening with David Byrne: Who is the Sky Tour
Sep 16, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join American musician, writer, filmmaker, and visual artist, Don Byrne for his brand new tour! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
How-To Series: Salsa with Cross Body Movement
Sep 18, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how to dance while getting in a fun, casual workout! Free and open to the public - No partner required! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour
Sep 18, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dream Theater is bringing their GRAMMY®-winning talent to Pittsburgh to celebrate their latest chart-topping release on the Parasomnia 2025 tour! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Smithsonian Lecture Series: Saving Lives, Saving History
Sep 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Explore how medical history intersects with everyday life with the Smithsonian. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Nate Jackson: BIG DOG
Sep 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Known for his viral content and electric stage presence, Nate Jackson is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy and currently selling out theaters across the U.S. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music,
Nightlife
$14.99 Friday Night Special
Sep 19, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A monthly summer series of lively, community-centered events at the Mattress Factory for just $14.99. Museum admission included - what a deal! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Moon Show
Sep 19, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join a late-night-style comedy show hosted by Abby Evan, featuring a rotating line-up of female, femme presenting, LGBTQ performers of stand-up, drag, music, twerking, and everything else in between READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Taste of Jazz Party
Sep 19, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Purchase tickets for a fantastic fusion of music, visual art, and tasty bites at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping
Burgh Bazaar
Sep 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FALL EDITION: Monthly outdoor market featuring live music, local vendors, and plenty of food and drink to keep the good vibes going. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Steel City Spooky Market
Sep 20, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Steel City Spooky Market awaits with thrills, chills, and eerie delights... READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Basement Yard
Sep 20, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Basement Yard boys are hitting the road and bringing their hilarious hit podcast to the Benedum Center! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music,
Nightlife
Opening Night Gala with Yuja Wang
Sep 20, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Manfred Honeck as he leads your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in a one-night-only sparkling experience featuring pianist Yuja Wang! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Compagnie Hervé KOUBI
Sep 20, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Reigning from France, Algeria, and beyond, Compagnie Hervé KOUBI combines traditional dance and fighting styles for powerful imagery inspired choreography. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Adam Sandler: You're My Best Friends
Sep 20, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Adam Sandler is hitting the road again for a jaunt across North America, bringing his newest comedy tour to 30+ cities in U.S. and Canada! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Festival,
Music,
Tours
The Jazz Train
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025 | 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Travel in style to the 15th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Book now to join pianist and travel host Orrin Evans on the third annual Jazz Train™, departing for Pittsburgh on September 18 and returning on September 22! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Lucy Dacus: Forever is a Feeling Tour
Sep 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Three-time GRAMMY® award winner Lucy Dacus is a musician, performer, storyteller, and widely regarded as “one of the best songwriters of her generation” (Rolling Stone). READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes
How-To Series: Bloom & Glow
Sep 25, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn how to create beautiful, nature-inspired designs by adding dried flowers to candles READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event
Kid's Club
Jul 24, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Kids Club programs may include crafts, games, books, technology and more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Walking Tour: HISTORIC ALCOA BUILDING
Sep 26, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Alcoa building has been an extraordinary presence on Downtown’s landscape ever since rising from its site, between 1961 and 1963, as the world's first building clad in aluminum. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade
Sep 27, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Market Square
Hear the Hope 2025
Sep 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An Art Auction Benefit Celebrating the Hearing Center READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Music
Rising Stars Concert
Sep 28, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pittsburgh Opera invites all to join their Annual Rising Stars Concerts, at no charge, and meet the incoming Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Sound Series: Hand Habits w/ Fashion Club
Sep 30, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Warhol Theater welcomes Hand Habits, the songwriting outlet of guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Meg Duffy READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping
Burgh Bazaar
Oct 25, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Fright Up Night at Burgh Bazaar! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade
Oct 25, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Ben Schonberger: Hi-NRG
Jul 25, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for an opening reception on July 25 during our Gallery Crawl. Ben Schonberger is a Pittsburgh-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice examines the complexities of identity, power, and the archive. Through processes of appropriation and recombination, he recontextualizes found imagery to explore the intersection of personal and collective histories. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fellow Travelers
Nov 14, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fellow Travelers
Nov 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fellow Travelers
Nov 16, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Co-Workers
Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Co-Workers takes you behind the scenes of an everyday office where anything but the usual happens! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition
Aug 29, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presenst an exhibition that celebrates the incredible talents of CAPA alumni and faculty for its 45th Anniversary. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Eternal Beauty
Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This spring, Texture Contemporary Ballet proudly closes its celebratory 15th Anniversary Season with Eternal Beauty. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Under The Radar
Sep 20, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh's vibrant improv scene! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Highest to Lowest
Aug 22, 2025 - Sep 4, 2025
Spike Lee’s reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller HIGH AND LOW (1963), now playing at the Harris Theater. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
ReelAbilities Film Festival
Sep 4, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025
ReelAbilities presents award-winning films by and about people living with disabilities. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
2025 ToonFusion Pittsburgh
Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Cartoon, Anime, and Video Game fans alik— you don’t want to miss this year’s edition of ToonFusion in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Film & Movies
Boys Go To Jupiter
Sep 5, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025
Watch this 2024 animated film directed by Julian Glander at the Harris Theater. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Beautiful Noise
Sep 9, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
The uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Joe Hisaishi Conducts the PSO
Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
Globally renowned award-winning composer, musical director, conductor and pianist,?Joe Hisaishi, makes his long-awaited debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival,
Free event,
Music
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival’s Saturday and Sunday outdoor concerts are FREE and take place on Liberty Ave. Tickets are required for all other events, including the Jazz Train, George Benson Tribute Concert, and Taste of Jazz. VIP passes and bundle packages are available. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
Pittsburgh Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
Bringing together Pokémon enthusiasts from all over the region to compete, trade, and celebrate their shared passion for Pokémon. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
In This Moment
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
Temporary Ballet Company presents the second production of their 15th season at the New Hazelett Theater! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
At the Illusionist's Table
Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Don’t miss your chance to be amongst the first Pittsburgh audiences to experience this unforgettable immersive experience. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Mar 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the Burgh in this three hour history and architecture bike ride that will take you through 3 Pittsburgh neighborhoods with an expert local guide! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Tours
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a walk with a knowledgable local guide to explore Downtown Pittsburgh's architecture, history and culture. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Steel in the City
Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 | 6:00 am - 12:00 am
Learn how to play music together through this free interactive community workshop! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Hot Spot: House Team Night
Sep 4, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Dvo?ák's Eighth
Sep 26, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
Violinist Alexi Kenney takes on a concerto known for its beauty and emotional depth, followed by Dvo?ák’s Symphony No. 8. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet
Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
Shakespeare’s greatest work gets the full boozy treatment as the Greer Cabaret Theater proudly presents Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Steel City Spooky Market
Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Steel City Spooky Market awaits with thrills, chills, and eerie delights... READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall Fest
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The second annual Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall Fest features entertainment for everyone! Enjoy food & drinks, games, local vendors, arts & crafts and rolling performances of Boo's Halloween House Party!Fall Fest activities can be found all throughout the Playhouse and out on Forbes Avenue – it's a Downtown fall party like no other! Fall Fest is free to enter, and tickets for Boo's Halloween House Party will be on sale soon. Make sure to enjoy Fall Fest before or after the show! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Mellon Lunchtime Concerts
May 11, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy live performances all week long with daily lunchtime concerts, Sunday through Saturday. Stop by Tuesday through Thursday to grab a bite from rotating food vendors! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Michael Misko in "I Laugh in the Face of Magic"
Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Prepare to laugh 'til it hurts and question reality in the best way possible—Michael's comedy magic show is anything but ordinary. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
COMP/TECH Competition & Technique Training Fall Semester
Aug 3, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Even if you have ZERO interest in competing or performing, this will help take your social dancing to the next level! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Got Rights?
Aug 21, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? - a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! READ MORE
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