Events
Events
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July
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
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
WMNBikePGH Group Ride
Aug 1, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join this beginner friendly on-street ride, that is 10 miles and almost completely flat! 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,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Gems of Pittsburgh Tour
Aug 2, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Pedal through five distinct North Side neighborhoods on this 3-hour, 9-mile insider’s tour—perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned locals! READ MORE
Community,
Tours
Neighborhood Brewery Hop
Aug 2, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hop-on, hop-off style bus to explore local breweries and businesses at their own pace within a set time frame. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
Pittsburgh ImportExpo
Aug 2, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join a leading automotive brand producing quality industry car shows and motorsports events, now coming to Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor
Greenwood Plan Block Party
Aug 2, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Greenwood Plan is hosting a family friendly block party August 2nd. 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
Community,
Free event,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation
Urban Serenity
Aug 5, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Come as you are. No pretenses, no perfection—just real people showing up for real connection. 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
Hidden History Trivia
Aug 7, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Step right up and test your knowledge of weird, wild, and wonderful stories inspired by Pittsburgh’s past. 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
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
14th Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival
Aug 9, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come throw out the pallino and throw down for a worthy cause! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Blue-Collar Ancestry: Tracing Your Steelworker Roots
Aug 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Take a deep dive into the lives of your steelworker ancestors. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Form, Abstraction, and Spirituality in Black Art
Aug 13, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moderated by Tacumba Turner, Founder and Artistic Director of The Future is Black, this fishbowl-style conversation will delve into the roles of form, abstraction, and spirituality in Black artistic practices. 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,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
BNY Lunchtime Concert/Food Truck Days
Aug 14, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Savor the sounds and flavors of the city during BNY's Food Truck Days! 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
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Summer Send-off
Aug 15, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Summer Send-Off is designed with everyone in mind—from little ones to grown-ups!With carnival-style games for all ages, hands-on activities, and delicious bites and treats,there’s something for everyone to enjoy.Whether you're winning prizes, enjoying local food, or just soaking up the last summer vibes,this is an evening to connect, give back, and make memories together. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
School of Drag Showcase
Aug 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support the Warhol's School of Drag students as they express themselves through performance. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Gems of Pittsburgh Tour
Aug 16, 2025
Pedal through five distinct North Side neighborhoods on this 3-hour, 9-mile insider’s tour—perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned locals! READ MORE
Community,
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes
Girls Running Shit Wellness Festival
Aug 16, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join Girls Running Shit, a local female-led organization, for a variety of wellness workshops and resource in Frankie Pace Park. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
PedalPGH Practice Ride
Aug 17, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
PedalPGH is hosting a 25-mile practice ride for our WMNBikePGH community. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart Skip to get tickets
Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play, bringing a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Tours
Senior Social: Pop Generation
Aug 18, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Senior Social: Pop Generation is a series of events recommended for members ages 65 and over. Join the Andy Warhol Museum's staff throughout the year, for lectures, artmaking activities, and gallery talks that utilize the museum’s one-of-a-kind collection and special exhibitions. 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,
Workshops & Classes
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Aug 21, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. Take an “intermission” from work and join the party. Tour the galleries and chill on the patio…simply BE at AWAACC. 21 and over + City Stylish Attire Cash Bar and Hors D’oeuvres READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Party at the Pier 2025
Aug 22, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
An unparalleled experience with RiverLife featuring multiple entertainment zones, interactive experiences, and a curated selection of the city’s best bites and beverages. 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
Community,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Free event
Summer Film Screening: Atmospheres + Auras
Aug 23, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy short art film screenings in the Mattress Factory's intimate setting with other film lovers and your favorite theater snacks stocked just for you! 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
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH
Aug 24, 2025 | 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Welcoming cyclists of all ages and fitness levels to participate in UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH, Pennsylvania’s largest bike ride. READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
DUG East/Appalachia Meeting Summer 2025
Aug 27, 2025 | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Join industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers at the premier event focused on the heart of the Appalachian Basin, home to the Marcellus and Utica formations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Salsa Nights at the Greer
Aug 27, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join Jeff and Colleen Shirey, founders of Salsa Pittsburgh, as they bring their lively salsa classes and open-floor dancing back to the Greer Cabaret Theater. READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife
The Cure Jam: 90s-00s Throwback Party benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Aug 29, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Epic Throwback Party for a Cause READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Fridays
Aug 29, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on the final Friday of each month now through October for replays of their archives and new conversations with writers, artists, and thinkers of the African Diaspora. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Gems of Pittsburgh Tour
Aug 30, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Pedal through five distinct North Side neighborhoods on this 3-hour, 9-mile insider’s tour—perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned locals. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
PDP Events
Urban Serenity
Sep 2, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Come as you are. No pretenses, no perfection—just real people showing up for real connection. 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
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor
Out of the Darkness Pittsburgh Walk
Sep 6, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Save Lives and Bring HopeMany people’s introduction to AFSP comes through the Out of the Darkness Walks, taking place in cities nationwide. In our Community, Campus and Overnight Walks, those affected by suicide – and those who support them – raise awareness and much-needed funds, strongly sending the message that suicide can be prevented, and that no one is alone. 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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event
Kid's Club
Jul 24, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Kids Club programs may include crafts, games, books, technology and more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition
Aug 29, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presenst an exhibition that celebrates the incredible talents of CAPA alumni and faculty for its 45th Anniversary. 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
Community,
Convention
Communications Workers of America 2025 Convention
Aug 10, 2025 - Aug 12, 2025
Join this vital opportunity for members to come together, shape the future of the Union, and reaffirm our shared commitment to the rights and well-being of communications workers everywhere. READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) 2025
Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Join ASB to celebrate a face-to-face meeting, networking with colleagues from across North America and four days of great scientific exchange in this beautiful meeting place! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
Steel City Spectacular
Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Excalibur Events presents a four-day gaming event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025
Step into a world of the strange and unusual at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo, taking place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from August 23-24, 2025 READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart Skip to get tickets
Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play, bringing a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Steel in the City
Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 | 6:00 am - 12:00 am
Learn how to play music together through this free interactive community workshop! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Tours
Comedy Bus
Aug 9, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join the Burgh Bus for these weekly, one-of-a-kind rides hosted by local comedians! 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,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Let's Speak English
Jul 25, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library Downtown to practice your English-speaking skills! 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
Community,
Free event,
Tours
Visit the Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Aug 4, 2025 - Nov 24, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Open all year on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month except on Court holidays. READ MORE
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