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Community,
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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 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
Community,
Family,
Music

Teen Sensory Friendly Silent Disco

Mar 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Put on your most comfortable party outfit and join The Warhol for a sensory friendly evening of dancing, socializing, and artmaking. 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,
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
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Shopping

AWC Community Day: Black in Bloom

Mar 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for our “Black in Bloom” Spring Community Day! This event highlights Black health, joy, and growth, while promoting wellness, empowerment, and connection. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

2026 Intercollegiate Iron Pour

Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Join Rivers of Steel for the 2026 Intercollegiate Iron Pour and create lifelong connections with others in the metal arts community while casting iron at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces! 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,
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
Community,
Free event

Workbox: Winter Wednesdays

Jan 7, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
Join Workbox as they open their doors this winter for those looking to experience a vibrant coworking and workspace community and escape the cold! 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,
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,
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,
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
Community

30th Annual Celebration of Early Childhood Educators Dinner

Apr 30, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Trying Together will hold its annual event to celebrate the Month of the Young Child (MOYC) and the work of early childhood educators on Thursday, April 30. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

BOOM Concepts presents Sweat and Sacrifice Exhibition

Mar 7, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Sweat and Sacrifice will present artifacts, memorabilia, media-based ephemera, and sports experiences as a way to celebrate teamwork, fanatic culture, personal well-being, and the integration of creative media into sports culture. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor

2026 Walk To Cure Arthritis - Pittsburgh

May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Walk to Cure Arthritis brings our community together to support the millions of adults and children living with arthritis. This free, family- and pet-friendly event welcomes individuals and teams of all ages. Register today and walk for a cause that truly makes a difference. 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,
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

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