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Community,
Workshops & Classes

Sensory Friendly Studio Night (18+): POP in Motion

May 9, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Participants will explore how Andy Warhol conveys and experiments with movement through supportive discussion in the galleries before heading to the Factory studio to create their own works of art. Registration is limited to 15 guests. 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
Community,
Nightlife

21+ Night: Astronomy

May 9, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrate 100 years of bringing the stars to Earth at Carnegie Science Center. Learn about space through science demos and dance the night away. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Speaker Saturday: Powder Horns of the Forbes Road and Fort Pitt

May 10, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover the fascinating history of powder horns with historian Mike Burke. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation

SteelHERS Social

May 10, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is excited to welcome you back for the 2nd annual SteelHERS Social! This year, the fun is bigger and better, so grab your best friends or celebrate Mother's Day! 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
Community,
Family

Kites for Kids

May 10, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Carnegie Science Center teams up with KidsVoice opens in a new window, a leader among Allegheny County child advocacy organizations, to celebrate Kites for Kids on Sat., May 10. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., visitors will soar through hands-on demonstrations featuring games, crafts, and other kite-flying themed activities. READ MORE
Community,
Family

Carlow University Graduation

May 10, 2025
Visit Carlow University's website to learn more about this year's graduation! READ MORE
Community,
Family

Mother's Day Flower Arrangements Workshop

May 10, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come join us for a fun and creative workshop where you can learn how to make beautiful flower arrangements for Mother's Day! 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,
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
Community,
Entertainment

Hidden History Trivia Night

May 15, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Step right up and test your knowledge of weird, wild, and wonderful stories inspired by Pittsburgh’s past. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Bike to Work Day

May 15, 2025 | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Every year during the month of May BikePGH hosts the city’s official Bike to Work Day celebrations! Stop by their Commuter Cafés + membership drives across the city on Thursday May 15, 2025 for some bike love and body fuel. 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,
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
Community,
Free event

Wine Wednesday at Expansive

May 21, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Enjoy a little networking, some wine tasting, and listening to the sweet sounds of Byron Nash. This event is free and open to the public RSVP is required. Space is limited. READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife

Intermission: An Artful Networking Series

May 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. In true Intermission style, we’re celebrating the passion, creativity, and leadership of the educators who inspire us every day. The evening features a powerful performance by Ms. Tenaj and vibes curated by Luxurae the DJ. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

From Calabria to Carnegie: Music for Bread

May 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Italian American Program for a discussion with author Mary Ferro on her book, “From Calabria to Carnegie: Music for Bread.” READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Charcuterie Workshop at PAIR

May 22, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join PAIR Charcuterie for a hands-on charcuterie workshop! Learn how to style your own beautiful board with premium meats, cheeses, and all the perfect finishing touches. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

National Paloma Day Cocktail Class

May 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate National Paloma Day with a Cocktail Class at Fairmont Pittsburgh! 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,
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
Community,
Convention

Solar Punk Pittsburgh 2025

May 29, 2025
Solar Punk Pittsburgh 2025 is a visionary gathering celebrating sustainable technology, green innovation, and the future of urban ecology. 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
Arts + Culture,
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
Community,
Entertainment

Welcome Pittsburgh Pride!

May 30, 2025 - May 31, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Space Bar is proud to be downtown Pittsburgh’s only bar that’s an LGBTQ+ safe space. We celebrate our brothers and sisters every day and especially during pride month! READ MORE

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