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The Stand Up Laboratory

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

May 1, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where new jokes come alive! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour

May 1, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Stavros Halkias is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Baltimore, Maryland and currently based in Queens, New York. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Nightlife

Transformation: A True Party at the Public

May 1, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Drama awaits at Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 2025 gala, TRANSFORMATION: A TRUE PARTY AT THE PUBLIC, a celebration and culmination of our 50th Anniversary season. Bask in all the night has to offer, from delectable delights to the heart-pounding excitement of a live auction when you can stake your claim to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Transformations Ball

May 1, 2025 | 10:00 pm - 1:00 am

The Transformations Ball promises a lively, immersive experience where guests can "kiki" and honor the continued transformation of Pittsburgh's arts scene in a night of spectacular fun. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Duo Shuffle

May 2, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An improv show with double the talent—and twice the twist! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Level Up Stand Up

May 2, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Every month, our stage lights up with a fresh lineup of Pittsburgh’s funniest comics, rising stars, and special touring guests. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Here To Pee

May 3, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A first-of-its-kind comedy tour is hitting all 50 states, using humor as a powerful form of protest. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Irony City: Am I The Jagoff

May 3, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City on the first Saturday of each month as they explore Pittsburgh, one Jagoff at a time. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Admit One: A Storytelling Experience

May 3, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Stand-up comedy is all about finding the funny in everyday life. Usually, it doesn’t matter if what you’re saying is true as long as it’s hilarious. ‘Admit One’ gives you, the audience, the chance to call comedians out! You’ll hear four riotous tales, and it’ll be your job to figure out if the comic is spitting truth or spreading lies! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Kaiju Big Battel: Breakfast of Champions

May 3, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Kaiju Big Battel is coming to Pittsburgh on May 3, 2025, promising an unforgettable spectacle that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. This over-the-top event combines fighto! with the iconic, larger-than-life kaiju monsters in an epic battle of titans. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Music of Star Wars

May 3, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

The Force is strong with this one. Celebrate the official Star Wars Holiday —May the Fourth (Eve) —with the legendary music of John Williams. Your Pittsburgh Symphony brings the galaxy to life with unforgettable themes from all the epic films from A New Hope to Rogue One. Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or somewhere in between, this performance is fun for the whole family. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Solid Pink Disco with DJ Trixie

May 3, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

With Trixie Mattel, Rebecca Black, DJ Mateo Segade, DJ ROJO. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Malin Nilsson in Magic: Unplugged

Apr 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025

Magic: Unplugged is a laugh-out-loud, theatrical, quirky one-person magic show that comes straight from the heart to the stage. A life of magic packed into 70 minutes. Handmade magic tricks, surrealism, and comedy, topped with raw onions and a pinch of confetti. It’s a show that will go down in history, just like everything else, that’s how history works. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Your ACT with Nonsense

May 4, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. A perfect opportunity for artists to try something new in a short set and for audiences to see some experimental and cutting edge comedy. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Come From Away

May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Come From Away - Broadway Talk Back Series

May 4, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

On select days, immediately following the performance, grab a seat up close, and join us for a lively post-show discussion with cast and/or members of the show’s creative team. You don’t want to miss this fantastic opportunity to dive deeper into your Broadway experience. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM

May 4, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

The distinctive American songwriter, pianist and three-time Grammy Award-winner is joined by yMusic, the genre-leading contemporary classical ensemble, for a performance showcasing new collaborative compositions from their critically acclaimed album Deep Sea Vents plus other favorites from Hornsby’s illustrious catalog. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

"Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity" Book Launch

May 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

To celebrate the publication of Eli Rubin’s new book, “Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity,” the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives is hosting an evening of local Jewish scholars discussing the work and considering its themes. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Woman With Eyes Closed

Apr 26, 2025 - May 4, 2025

This world premiere opera from award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon (Cold Mountain) is inspired by a real-life art heist, and confronts the question “what is the true value of a work of art?” This is an opera that needs to be seen at least twice; each night of the production has the possibility of a completely new ending! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Patina Miller

May 5, 2025

Among rave screen performances in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Hazbin Hotel, Madam Secretary, Mercy Street, and The Many Saints of Newark, Miller has graced the stage with turns as The Witch in Sondheim’s Into the Woods (Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album), Leading Player in Pippin (Tony® Award for Lead Actress), Deloris Van Cartier (Sister Act), Ragtime and more. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Class Show – STAND-UP 101 Bonus

May 7, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Were you unable to get tickets to the SOLD-OUT class show on April 30th? We’ve added a second show on Wednesday, May 7th at 7pm! Come see Arcade’s newest comedians take the stage to show what they have learned in their STAND-UP 101 class! Hosted by class instructor Zivan Vasquez. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Malandain Ballet Biarritz

May 7, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Created in 1998, the Centre Chorégraphique National/Malandain Ballet Biarritz has become one of the most important companies of the French choreographic landscape. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Björk: Cornucopia

May 7, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Björk: Cornucopia, the highly anticipated concert film recorded live in Lisbon, captures the celebrated artist’s groundbreaking tour that mesmerized audiences worldwide for five years. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

AC/DC Power Up Tour

May 8, 2025

AC/DC returns to the road in the United States for the first time in nine years on the 2025 Power Up North American Tour with special guest, The Pretty Reckless! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Tall Tales

May 8, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Fabled English record producer Mark Pritchard, luminary songwriter Thom Yorke and groundbreaking visual artist Jonathan Zawada present Tall Tales—a debut collaborative visual and audio cinema experience a decade in the making. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

The Moon Show

May 9, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Moon Show is a late night-style comedy show hosted by Abby Evans an 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,

Entertainment

The Latchkey Kids

May 9, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Latchkey Kids return for the season premiere of their award-winning improv show. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Trevor Wallace Post Show Meet & Greet Add-on

May 9, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Gain exclusive access to the post-show Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity with Trevor Wallace. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male

May 9, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Trevor Wallace is a stand-up comedian, writer & actor. Wallace can be seen just about everywhere on the internet and has collectively built a digital thumbprint of over 2.5 Billion views across his social media channels with a following of over 16 Million fans collectively. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Arcade Hootenanny

May 10, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story. Featuring a special guest! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

CoWorkers

May 10, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater invites you to invites you to peek behind the curtain at the lives of the people you work with. Combining short-form and long-form improv to create a full-length narrative show of the most exciting kind of entertainment…Middle Management Improv! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Comedy Confidential with Brittany Alexis

May 10, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh’s brightest comedic talents! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

ARTEMIS

May 10, 2025

Founded by pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble of instrumental virtuosos. Along with Rosnes, the quintet consists of trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, saxophonist Nicole Glover, bassist Noriko Ueda and drummer Allison Miller. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

The Wind (1928)

May 10, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

After the debut screening at the Museum of Modern Art, this is the first chance for U.S. audiences to see this brand new restoration starring Lillian Gish. Benefits the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society & Festival, includes an exclusive event poster. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers

May 11, 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

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Clouds in my Coffee: Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King & Carly Simon

May 9, 2025 - May 11, 2025

These iconic women didn’t just sing songs-they defined an era. Lose yourself in the heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies of the iconic Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon as they transcend the tumultuous 60’s, with hits from their timeless songbooks, including “Both Sides Now,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” and “You’re So Vain”.? READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Festival

Taste of Asia

May 11, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join the History Center on a cultural and culinary journey to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Taste of Asia. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Twelve Angry Men

May 2, 2025 - May 11, 2025

A jury of twelve ordinary men are charged with deciding the fate of a teenager on trial for murdering his father. Can they overcome their own backgrounds and biases as they struggle to render a fair life-or-death verdict? READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights

May 12, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

This show will be an evening with, Herb Alpert and his brand new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his 6 great musicians will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary

May 13, 2025

British icons The Zombies reflect on 60 years of their musical path, from teenage friends to legends in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

360 ALLSTARS

May 14, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

AAPI Heritage Month Show

May 16, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The BIPOCALYPSE Collective presents a hilarious celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us for an evening of laughter and cultural appreciation as we showcase some of the city’s most talented AANHPI improvisers and other Global Majority performers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Under the Radar: Independent Pittsburgh Improv

May 17, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 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

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

UNIQUE – Mental Health Awareness Month Show

May 17, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come celebrate May being MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH at Arcade Comedy Theater! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Helen Wildy & Friends

May 17, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Being Irish and gay, Helen Wildy loves rainbows and parades. NYC-based Helen was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Her first comedy album “Bomb Threat” can be heard on Sirius XM. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

123 Andrés

May 17, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the GRAMMY and Latin Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high-energy shows. They bring fresh original songs that blend Spanish and English, with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. 123 Andrés pack their show with positive vibes and energetic songs that get the whole family dancing and learning. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

ASCEND

Apr 24, 2025 - May 18, 2025

A Transcendent Experience: Journey from a state of calm to a jubilant cosmic dance party! The extraordinary creatives of the Pittsburgh Playhouse merge talents to produce an innovative new show, ASCEND. This highly stimulating and interactive production is for thrill seeking audiences in search of energizing entertainment. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Short Form Jelly with Select Start

May 18, 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

The Wizard of Oz with the PBT Orchestra

May 9, 2025 - May 18, 2025

An extraordinary whirlwind of adventure lands in Pittsburgh with the PBT premiere of the whimsical The Wizard of Oz. Based on the beloved book and film, this ballet follows Dorothy and Toto down the yellow brick road into Oz. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Bronfman Plays Beethoven

May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025

When Beethoven’s final piano concerto was premiered, it was hailed by the press as “without doubt one of the most original, imaginative, most effective but also one of the most difficult of concertos.” A longtime Pittsburgh favorite, Bronfman returns to perform this most beloved of the Beethoven concertos. Highlighting the program are works inspired by an eclectic variety of beloved fairy tales. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

New Blood: Student Showcase

May 23, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night of fresh new comedy by the future stars of the Pittsburgh scene. See who’s next in improv in this showcase of Arcade Comedy Theater’s new blood. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

https://www.ppgpaintsarena.com/events/detail/barry-manilow-1

May 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Watch Barry Manilow perform live at PPG Paints Arena for The Last Pittsburgh Concert! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Workshops & Classes

Storytime Spotlight

May 27, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Storytime Spotlight is an educational series presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center that introduces young children to books that feature stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. This series highlights Black and Brown children’s book authors and features conversations and live readings with authors. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Duo Two Ways

May 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles. First, the form known as the “TJ & Dave,” – patient, theatrical, naturalistic. Second, the “Zumpf” – fast, bold, always moving. Whether you’re simply looking for an entertaining show or you’re a dedicated improv nerd, this show will leave you thinking, “wow.” READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment

Beta Stage

May 31, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater’s family friendly “Penny Arcade” Improv troupe is taking a trip to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe! A whimsical drag show including puppets, comedy, and a drag queen story time. An experience yinz can only get dahntahn Pittsburgh! READ MORE

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Community,

Entertainment

Well Known Strangers

May 31, 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,

Community,

Entertainment

Knights of the Arcade Epic D&D Adventure

May 31, 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

An Evening with Jon Stewart

May 31, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Ready for a night of laughs, truth bombs, and unfiltered comedy? Jon Stewart is hitting the stage, and his tickets are officially on sale now! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Brahms’ Fourth Symphony

May 30, 2025 - Jun 1, 2025

Brahms' fourth and last symphony has been called "one of the supreme creative acts of the Romantic era" and is fraught with tension between lyrical beauty, intense drama, and subdued melancholy. The violin concerto by Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian, remarkable for its high-flying virtuosity, its yearning melodic intensity, its exoticism, is an under-performed gem in the music repertoire. READ MORE

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Entertainment

Joshua Jay in Making Magic

May 7, 2025 - Jun 1, 2025

This is a show...about the making of a magic show. (Nearly) everyone loves magic...but magicians never share how illusions are created...until now. Joshua Jay inverts the format of a standard magic show to take you behind the curtain, to see how, exactly, magic tricks are developed. He won't share how they're done...but you'll walk away amazed and with the insight of how new magic comes into the world. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

MADAME CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical

May 29, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025

Pittsburgh CLO is thrilled to collaborate with the production team behind MADAME CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical, a captivating new work debuting in early summer 2025 at the Byham Theater. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Juried Visual Art Exhibition 2025

May 16, 2025 - Aug 3, 2025

Celebrated as one of the region’s longest-running, juried exhibitions, the 2025 edition of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival’s annual Juried Visual Art Exhibition celebrates the rich history, vibrant culture, and scenic beauty of the Pittsburgh region. READ MORE

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Entertainment

La Bohème

Oct 18, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm