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10th Anniversary Celebration in Pittsburgh

Nov 13, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

At the event we'll host special guest speaker Dr. Yusef Salaam. Dr. Salaam is a published poet, public speaker, and powerful advocate for criminal justice reform. 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

Community,

Convention,

Entertainment,

Family,

Festival,

Shopping

Pittsburgh Pet Expo

Nov 15, 2019 - Nov 17, 2019 | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

The Pittsburgh Pet Expo is The Largest Pet Expo on the East Coast! 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

Community

Pittsburgh’s Tomorrow

Nov 21, 2019 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Promise of Innovation READ MORE

Community

Racial Justice Awards Luncheon

Nov 22, 2019 | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

The YWCA Racial Justice Awards Luncheon honors remarkable women, men, youth, and groups who have demonstrated their commitment to eliminating racism. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Festival

Comcast Light Up Night® 2019

Nov 22, 2019 | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership invites you to celebrate the official kickoff to the Holiday Season with free high-quality entertainment activities, music, magic, and memories all across the Golden Triangle. 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

Community,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Elevate your Thanksgiving Centerpiece - Alice's Table Workshop

Nov 25, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Fall Floral Centerpiece Workshop READ MORE

Community

Downtown Clean & Safe Community Forum

Nov 26, 2019 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Learn about efforts to ensure Downtown Pittsburgh remains a great place to live, work, and play. READ MORE

Community

Downtown Community Forum

Nov 26, 2019 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Learn about efforts to ensure Downtown Pittsburgh remains a great place to live, work, and play. Share your experiences; ask questions about construction, development, and placemaking initiatives; and discuss the happenings that affect the quality of life and that are making Downtown an essential neighborhood for the region. READ MORE

Community

The Regs

Nov 27, 2019 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Join us for fun, food, brainstorming and creating the downtown library that works for you! READ MORE

Community

Amen to Action 2019

Nov 29, 2019 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Amen to Action, in partnership with the Meals of Hope and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, will pack more than one million meals for Pittsburgh’s hungry at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Friday, November 29. READ MORE

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

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

WPXI Holiday Parade Presented by Neighborhood Ford Store

Nov 30, 2019

Line up along Liberty Avenue to join the excitement in-person or watch live from the comfort of your living room on WPXI-TV. READ MORE

Community,

Family

Thanksgiving Brunch & Dinner at fl.2

Nov 28, 2019 - Dec 1, 2019

fl.2 Executive Chef Julio Peraza has created a decadent, savory spread for Thanksgiving brunch and dinner. READ MORE

Community,

Family

Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Adopt-A-Family Tree Campaign presented by VisitPittsburgh & Q92.9 Radio

Dec 3, 2019 | 6:00 am - 10:00 am

Stop by Fifth Avenue Place for the VisitPittsburgh Adopt-A-Family Tree fundraiser with Q92.9 broadcasting at Welcome Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Community

Trees of Hope Holiday Happy Hour

Dec 4, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Each year, Fairmont Pittsburgh partners with the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to raise funds to ensure that every child within our region receives the expert care they need and deserve regardless of their families’ insurance or ability to pay. This year’s Trees of Hope campaign kicks off with a festive fundraising Holiday Happy Hour at Andys in the lobby on Wednesday, December 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 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

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Sharing Heart Gala

Dec 7, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Join Zachary’s Mission’s 9th annual Sharing Heart Gala on December 7, 2019. The night will be filled with gratitude and celebration with all proceeds benefiting families of medically fragile children. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, dessert, dancing, auctions and lots of fun. Our organization hopes everyone will join the evening festivities and #ShareYourHeart for a great cause! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Sports + Recreation

“The Nutcracker” Workshop (Age 14+)

Dec 7, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Create Your Chalet Chic Wreath Workshop

Dec 8, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Winter Wreath Workshop READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Half-Pint Prints

Dec 11, 2019 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

2019 Jingle Bell Run - Pittsburgh

Dec 14, 2019 | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Jingle all the way to a cure for the #1 cause of disability: arthritis. Join us at Stage AE and jolly for a reason. 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

Community,

Family

Make-A-Wish & WISH 99.7 FM Light up A Child's Life Campaign

Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019

Help make a child's wish come true this holiday season! 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

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Holiday KidsPlay

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Holiday KidsPlay offers free fun, educational, and hands-on activities in collaboration with community partners. READ MORE

Community,

Family

20th Anniversary Mister Rogers’ Neghborhood Sweater Drive

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Drop off a new or gently used sweater as part of The Children’s Museum’s annual Mister Rogers’ Neghborhood Sweater Drive. All sweaters collected will be donated across the Pittsburgh community. 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

Community,

Family

Spirit of Giving from Around the World Exhibit

Nov 22, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020

Daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Lift Every Voice

Feb 29, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Pittsburgh PrideFest

Jul 18, 2020 - Jul 19, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Pittsburgh PrideFest will be held in Point State Park on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. READ MORE

Community,

Festival

Pittsburgh Pride Parade

Jul 19, 2020 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Pittsburgh Pride Parade will take place at 12:30 PM on Sunday, July 19. New for 2020 is that staging will take place in the Strip District and the route will proceed down Liberty Avenue and into Point State Park. READ MORE

Community

Food Truck Wednesday's at 11 Stanwix

Apr 10, 2019 - Nov 27, 2019 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Get your Downtown Food Truck fix every Wednesday in 2019 from April through November! READ MORE

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