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March
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry: OFF Broadway
Mar 5, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebrating their first album together, OFF Broadway, multi GRAMMY® nominated vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and multi award winning pianist - composer - producer Ray Angry (also a member of The Roots) present a special show of music and storytelling featuring R&B/soul-inspired contemporary versions of classic Broadway songs. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
PDP 2026 Annual Meeting
Mar 5, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate our 2025 achievements, share progress on our 2025-2028 Strategic Vision, and explore key themes shaping the region. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
History Uncorked: LEGENDARY
Mar 6, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Step into the spotlight and get ready to toast to greatness at History Uncorked: LEGENDARY, presented by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, on Friday, March 6! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
An Evening with Joe Bonamassa
Mar 7, 2026 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Joe Bonamassa is one of today's top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Matt McCusker: Healing Frequency Tour
Mar 7, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Matt McCusker is a comedian, novelist, and actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Affectionately known as “The Shaman,” Matt is the co-host of the industry-changing cult comedy show Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with Shane Gillis. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Amy Bruni: Walking with Ghosts VIP Meet & Greet
Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026
Enhance your evening with an exclusive opportunity to join AMY BRUNI for a MEET & GREET. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Cultural Humility in Arts Education
Mar 7, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
For K12 Educators: This workshop invites arts educators to explore the distinctions between cultural competence and cultural humility when working with students from diverse backgrounds. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
Mar 8, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Make your way to the Benedum Center to embark on a musical journey from your first day in the valley all the way to your arrival to the summit, with the brand new Stardew Valley concert Symphony of Seasons! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Ax Plays Brahms
Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
There’s so much expressive power in this famous piano concerto – one of Brahms’ most personal works and a cornerstone of the repertoire. Who better to hear it from than the world-famous (and Pittsburgh favorite) Emanuel Ax? READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pittsburgh’s Hidden History: Behind the Curtain
Mar 8, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Take a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the marquee exhibition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Forbidden Broadway
Mar 4, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
All the drama of Broadway—none of the royalties! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Time to Act
Feb 28, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
Pittsburgh Opera is proud to present this gripping world premiere. Time to Act demonstrates how the arts can uplift and unify victims of trauma, empowering them to act, while giving voice to the young citizens who have been most impacted by an ongoing cycle of devastating school violence. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Andy Warhol: Vanitas
Nov 26, 2025 - Mar 9, 2026
Andy Warhol: Vanitas explores the ephemeral nature of life as seen through the eyes of one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Eva Noblezada
Mar 9, 2026 | 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Currently starring as Sally Bowles (Broadway revival, Cabaret), Noblezada most recently originated lead role Daisy in Broadway’s The Great Gatsby and reprised Eurydice (Hadestown, West End) for which she won a Grammy and garnered her 2nd Tony nomination following her earlier nod for 2017’s Miss Saigon. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Tartan Terrors
Mar 12, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals and shows across North America, blending the energy of a rock show with humour and stepdance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Hidden History Trivia Night
Mar 12, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
It’s a trivia night in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
AWAACC Youth Writers Camp 2026
Mar 14, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Youth Writers Camp is an inspiring and creative space for middle and high school students passionate about writing. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
Mar 14, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join Freddie and Ivy alongside their grandparents, Po Po and Kung Kung, as their Chinese New Year celebrations take a turn from dumpling-making to discovering the incredible origin story of the Chinese Zodiac! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Convention
Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo
Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo #9 is returning March 13th-15th, 2026. Don't miss this Friday the 13th celebration and weekend of tattooing! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Chicago
Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Shopping
Pittsburgh Tattoo Company - St. Pat's Friday the 13th Piercing Event
Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
Cheers to a year of good luck! Lucky tattoo designs are in the works! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music
Mahler's Ressurection
Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
Some pieces of music are so engaging, so electrifying that audiences are transfixed by their inherent emotional power. Mahler’s passionate and tempestuous Second Symphony – about humanity’s search for meaning in life and death – is such a work. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Black History Month Lecture with Deborah Willis
Mar 16, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the African American Program for the 12th Annual Black History Month Lecture. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Black History Lecture with Deborah Willis
Mar 16, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the African American Program for a special lecture featuring Deborah Willis, Ph.D., one of the nation’s leading historians of photography. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Benedum Center Tour
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026
Explore the rich history of the Benedum Center with a passionate Pittsburgh Cultural Trust guide. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Byham Theater Tour
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026
Explore the rich history of the Byham Theater with a passionate Pittsburgh Cultural Trust guide. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
International Arthouse Classics: Sholay (1975) New Restoration
Mar 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
With a special introduction by Neepa Majumdar, Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, Program Director of Film (English) at the University of Pittsburgh. The screening also includes free snacks during intermission! 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,
Community,
Family,
Free event
Read to Dream Experience
Mar 21, 2026 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Read to Dream Experience brings families together to explore how books help children imagine, reflect, and dream. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Robot Song
Mar 21, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
When eleven-year-old Juniper May receives a petition signed by her entire class stating that she is "the most hated person in the school" her life is thrown into complete meltdown. Juniper stops eating, she refuses to return to school and her parents become increasingly desperate. Finally, after exhausting all other avenues, her parents’ resort to the only thing they have left, a giant singing robot. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience
Mar 21, 2026
Step into a world where the deep, resonant tones of Mississippi Delta Blues meet the majesty of a symphony orchestra. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
National History Day Pittsburgh: Junior Division
Mar 21, 2026 | 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Join the History Center for the region’s National History Day competition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Bach Day Bash
Mar 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
An evening of live music and lots of harmony! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
National History Day Pittsburgh: Senior Division
Mar 22, 2026 | 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Join the History Center for the region’s National History Day competition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Eternal Beauty
Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
Texture Contemporary Ballet presents: Eternal Beauty READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Katarzyna Perlak: The Land Beneath Sleeps Lightly
Mar 4, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
Experience The Land Beneath Sleeps Lightly at Wood Street Galleries from March 4–22, a free multimedia exhibition by artist Katarzyna Perlak that explores identity, memory, and folklore through a dreamlike, feminist and queer lens. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Spring Repertory Concert
Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
The Spring Repertory Concert showcases the artistic voices of Point Park University's student choreographers as they push the boundaries of contemporary ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
ARTfully UPlifting
Mar 22, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. ARTfully UPlifting is a sensory-friendly performance specifically designed and created for neurodivergent individuals with sensory processing difficulties, sensory needs, and disabilities. Buy Tickets READ MORE
Arts + Culture
CSA Off the Page: Cosmic Microwave Background
Mar 23, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
CSA: Off the Page shines a light on the powerful voices just beyond our CSA mainstage. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Pittsburgh Opera: "It's About Time" Fashion Show
Mar 23, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This season's fashion show theme will be "It's About Time," a fresh take on period dress. Don’t miss this iconic fashion event, which combines couture and opera in a dazzling runway presentation curated by Richard Parsakian. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
VisitPITTSBURGH 2026 Annual Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Join VisitPITTSBURGH on Monday, March 23rd at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as we celebrate the travel and tourism in Allegheny County. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Mar 26, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Pittsburgh History: From Gilded Grandeur to Glass Tower
Mar 26, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Pittsburgh History Speaker Series on March 26 at Dollar Bank to explore the fascinating history and construction of its iconic Fourth Avenue building, featuring research presentations, expert commentary, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Pittsburgh History: From Gilded Grandeur to Glass Tower
Mar 26, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Pittsburgh History Speaker Series on March 26 at Dollar Bank to explore the fascinating history and construction of its iconic Fourth Avenue building, featuring research presentations, expert commentary, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Origins: A Gala Celebrating the Art of Becoming
Mar 26, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Becoming Arts Collective Presents Origins: Celebrating the Art of Becoming READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Opening Reception: Time-Honored Non-Specifics
Mar 27, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join The Andy Warhol Museum for an opening reception celebrating the Carnegie Mellon School of Art MFA Class of 2026 thesis exhibition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Cultural District Gallery Crawl
Mar 27, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
As part of the Cultural District Gallery Crawl, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites you to explore three powerful exhibitions that celebrate storytelling, imagination, and local talent. Don't miss this evening of discovery as art fills the building and conversations unfold across the galleries. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Festival
Pittsburgh Fringe Festival
Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
The Pittsburgh Fringe is an all-out, no-holds-barred, inclusive multi-disciplinary performing arts festival featuring international, national and local artists. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
AWAACC Youth Writers Camp 2026
Mar 28, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Youth Writers Camp is an inspiring and creative space for middle and high school students passionate about writing. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Yuma: Dancing Down the Magdalena River
Mar 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Through dance and music, Yuma will take you on a journey down the Magdalena River where you will experience the vibrant, rich and diverse culture of Colombia. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Bat Out of Hell: The Musical
Mar 28, 2026 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL, the award-winning musical, is a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Kaiju Big Battel: What's Opera, Dr. Cube?
Mar 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Kaiju Big Battel storms into Pittsburgh on March 28, 2026—bringing an unforgettable spectacle that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
fireWALL Dance COVEN
Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
Seven witches. Seven powers. One Devil who believes he’s untouchable. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
The Revival: DJEMBE In the New Millennium
Mar 28, 2026
Kente Arts Alliance presents: The Revival: DJEMBE In the New Millennium READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Beethoven's Eroica
Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026
Never underestimate the impact of Beethoven’s “Heroic” Symphony. When it premiered, the audience was startled by its length, its originality, and the revolutionary way in which the composer was bending musical rules without breaking them. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Jonathan Levit in Reality Reinvented
Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026
Prepare to embark on a journey 45 years in the making—a stunning exploration of the connections that unite us all. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Water for Elephants
Mar 31, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026
The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Sports + Recreation
The Football Town
Feb 28, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
As part of the celebration of Western Pennsylvania’s rich football history leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, NFL Films presents the world premiere of “The Football Town,” which explores the region’s storied football tradition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Primary Trust
Mar 25, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
To make the perfect mai tai, you only need a few simple ingredients: rum, fruit juice, and simple syrup. But crafting a Pulitzer Prize-winning play? That takes something far more special. In her acclaimed Primary Trust, Eboni Booth masterfully blends sweet and sour characters, a splash of comedy and drama, and yes, bottomless mai tais to serve up an intoxicating tale of the immeasurable impact of radical kindness. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
2026 Ecolution Fashion Gala
Apr 20, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
POP COUTURE: Fashion, Fame & Obsession is a bold, visually arresting dance-theatre musical that immerses audiences in the electrifying intersection of fashion, art, celebrity, and desire. Set against the backdrop of a transformative creative era, the production explores the rise of style as power—and the personal cost of living under constant attention. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention,
Entertainment,
Festival
Just Another Bookish Ball
May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Just Another Bookish Ball is a three day event where book lovers can step into fantasy worlds and become the main character themselves. There will be two days of a market featuring 90+ authors and vendors as well as tons of adventures, and then a fabulous Fairy Ball where you get to dress up as your favorite fantasy character and dance the day away. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
PSO in Libraries
Jan 13, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Look for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in your community! These FREE chamber-style concerts feature PSO musicians performing curated programs at a local library near you. Click on "Get Tickets" to find performance dates in East Liberty, Downtown, Squirrel Hill, Beechview, and more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Whether you are visiting Pittsburgh or you are a local, you will learn interesting facts about the history and culture of Pittsburgh while riding past beautiful sights and architecture. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Featured Artist Talk Series
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for a three-part Featured Artist Talk Series highlighting artists from Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh 3rd Annual Call for Art. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Visit the Old Allegheny Jail and Museum
Jan 5, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the Old Allegheny County Jail Museum, a preserved section of the historic 1886 jail located in Downtown Pittsburgh, open for free self-guided visits on the first and third Mondays of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. READ MORE
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