Events

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Picklesburgh

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
The Destination for All Things Pickled! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Steel City Jam Fest

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
Showcase of some of the nation's top high school and grassroots basketball talent, competing on multiple courts in a tournament-style jamboree. READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Workshops & Classes

International Bridge Conference (IBC)

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025
The pre-eminent arena for the bridge industry in North & South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention,
Free event,
Outdoor

Downtown Car Display

Jul 16, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is making its way downtown with a large-scale vintage car display in the heart of the city! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music,
Nightlife

Hatebreed: SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR 2025

Jul 16, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Summer Slaughter tour is making its grand return, and hardcore metal band Hatebreed will take center stage in this much-anticipated event. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes

Women Who Lead in Pittsburgh

Jul 16, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join a fun and inspiring evening designed just for women. Plus, win a chance at 2 months of free coworking with Workbox! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events

Mellon Square Happy Hour

Jul 17, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on select Wednesdays and Thursdays for elevated happy hours in Mellon Square, featuring live music, crowd-favorite food vendors, and refreshing cocktails from local alcohol vendors! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor

Shai FM, Lexcd, DJ Furniture Present: Reconstructed

Jul 17, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor

Sheryl Bailey Guitar Band. Featuring Henry Johnson and Roni Ben-Hur

Jul 17, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Community,
Free event,
Nightlife

Intermission: An Artful Networking Series

Jul 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Smithsonian Lecture Series: Leveling the Playing Field

Jul 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Step into the arena of sports history with scholar and assistant director of culture for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Danion Thomas. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor

YOGAMOTIF Presents: Meditation Garden: Rhythm of Rest

Jul 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
These all-levels gentle practices may include seated, floor, and standing postures with variations available throughout. Prepare for this practice by bringing a yoga mat and wearing clothes that invite ease and free movement. Expect to move gently, listen inwardly, and rest deeply. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music

Expression and the Wind: Banners, Flags, and Voices Rising

Jul 19, 2025 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping

Burgh Bazaar

Jul 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monthly outdoor market featuring live music, local vendors, and authentic bites with a new theme each month! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention,
Free event,
Outdoor

Pittsburgh Vintage Car Grand Prix

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Celebrating its 43rd anniversary in 2025, is the nation's largest vintage street race and the only one staged on public roads. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention,
Entertainment

Tekko 2025

Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
The Region’s Premier Anime Convention: Games, Music, Fashion, Japanese Pop Culture, & More! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes

Paint & Sip Night

Jul 22, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Get creative in this hands-on, guided painting session while enjoying evening drinks and beautiful outdoor vibes in Mellon Square! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor

DJ FEMI and Wade Anthony Present: Afro on the House

Jul 24, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor

The Lao Tizer Band with Chieli Minucci

Jul 24, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation

How-To Series: Salsa with Cross Body Dance

Jul 24, 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
Community,
Nightlife

An Invitation to the Stars: Investor Meet & Greet

Jul 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Have you considered investing in Space Bar? Already in? Come meet the owners and network with other investors original, new, or potential crewmates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music,
Nightlife

$14.99 Friday Night Special

Jul 25, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Special is a monthly summer series of lively, community-centered events at Mattress Factory for just $14.99. Museum admission included - what a deal! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor

Assemble Presents: Assembling Worlds of Our Radical Imagination

Jul 26, 2025 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor

MICHIYAYA Presents: Baby Bops & Family Jams

Jul 26, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Open Streets 2025

Jul 27, 2025
Bike PGH presents Open Streets 2025, a car free event that encourages people to use active forms of transportation in motor-dominated spaces! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events

Rumbón de la Calle

Jul 27, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Catch a Rumbón de la Calle performance in Mellon Square - open to ALL! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Music

Goapele

Jul 31, 2025 | 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
City Winery Pittsburgh presents Goapele live on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 8:30 PM, part of a 2 show series. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes

How-To Series: Bloom & Glow

Jul 31, 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,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor

YOGAMOTIF Presents: Meditation Garden: Rest Stop

Aug 2, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
These all-levels gentle practices may include seated, floor, and standing postures with variations available throughout! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music

PearlArts Movement & Sound Presents: Drift Terrain

Aug 2, 2025 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Community,
Tours

Showcase Manchester 2025

Aug 3, 2025 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Historic Manchester's Annual Home and Garden Tour READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music

slowdanger Presents: lowgardens

Aug 7, 2025 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Tours

Walking Tour: Downtown's Best

Aug 7, 2025 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
From grand landmarks to hidden gems, explore how Downtown's past and present come together in its most iconic spaces. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Music

Ricardo iamuuri Robinson Presents: Listening to the Sky

Aug 9, 2025 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Aug 9, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may be a Prime Suspect! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music

Johnny Zoloft + MIRA MIRA + Ron Mist Present: Ombré

Aug 14, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes

How-to Series: Bloom & Glow

Aug 14, 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,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music,
Nightlife

$14.99 Friday Night Special

Aug 15, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Special is a monthly summer series of lively, community-centered events at Mattress Factory for just $14.99. Museum admission included - what a deal! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes

Paint & Sip Night

Aug 19, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Get creative in this hands-on, guided painting session while enjoying evening drinks and beautiful outdoor vibes in Mellon Square! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes

How-To Series: Salsa with Cross Body Dance

Aug 21, 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,
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Nightlife,
Outdoor

Mostbeautifullest Presents: All Black Everything

Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping

Burgh Bazaar

Aug 23, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SUMMER 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,
Entertainment

Lucky Draw

Aug 24, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents "Lucky Draw" — an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! 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,
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
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor

American Diabetes Association's Step Out Walk

Sep 13, 2025 | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) along with your friends, family, and colleagues as we walk in support of people living with diabetes. 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,
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
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events

Mellon Square Happy Hour

Sep 24, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on select Wednesdays and Thursdays for elevated happy hours in Mellon Square, featuring live music, crowd-favorite food vendors, and refreshing cocktails from local alcohol vendors! 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
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events

Mellon Square Happy Hour

Oct 15, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on select Wednesdays and Thursdays for elevated happy hours in Mellon Square, featuring live music, crowd-favorite food vendors, and refreshing cocktails from local alcohol vendors! 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,
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
Community

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh 5th Annual Equity Awards

Nov 14, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Please mark your calendar for our 5th Annual celebration of local leaders working to advance race and gender equity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Summer Sessions: Acting 101

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Public Theater to collaborate with fellow enthusiasts and unlock your inner performer. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Workshops & Classes

Imagination in Action: A Creative Acting Adventure (Ages 9-12)

Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join a supportive and encouraging environment to discover the joy of performance and ignite your passion for the stage. All acting levels welcome! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Summer Sessions: Scene Study

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Public Theater for Scene Study class, where you'll dive deep into a scene and learn how to bring it to life while refining your craft. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

Dance Africa Pittsburgh: A Moment in Time

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
Legacy Arts Project (LAP) presents Dance Africa 2025! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music

The Prom

Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes

Steel in the City

Jun 29, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Learn how to play music together through this free interactive community workshop! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping

Farmers Market in PPG Plaza

May 15, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the 21st season of the Farmers Market in Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Community,
Music,
Nightlife,
Outdoor

Throwback Moonlight Dance Cruise

Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 | 9:30 pm - 12:00 am
Enjoy a Friday Night Party Cruise on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers with the Gateway Clipper! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes

Yoga in the Square – PPG Plaza Edition!

May 11, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Yoga in the Square is back for the 2025 season – in a new location! Relax and unwind in PPG Plaza with our free, weekly yoga classes. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Outdoor

BBQ Lock and Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour

Jul 10, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Come aboard a classic Pittsburgh dining and sightseeing cruise that is fun and exciting for the entire family! Enjoy our BBQ Buffet, passage through a Lock and Dam, music, and the beautiful sights of the Three Rivers! 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

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