Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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December

December 2023

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Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Holidays

Theater On Tap

Dec 10, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join Pittsburgh Public Theater and Barrel & Flow for this exclusive co-curated tasting series, pairing your new favorite beers with your new favorite show. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Dec 6, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023

Charles Dickens final unfinished novel inspired Rupert Holmes to write this hilarious, lighthearted whodunit of a musical. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Workshops & Classes

Drag & Draw

Dec 14, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us for a night of drag, music, and creativity. READ MORE

Entertainment

Hot Jam w Ricky Romance

Dec 14, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hop up and play with Ricky Romance READ MORE

Entertainment,

Workshops & Classes

Library Lounge: Gaming

Dec 14, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Join us for a fun and engaging social program. READ MORE

Entertainment

House Team Hot Spot

Dec 15, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. READ MORE

Entertainment

Bracket Night

Dec 15, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Bracket Night @ Arcade returns for a monthly, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST STUFF. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Comedian Kieron Harrell

Dec 15, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Kieron Harrell is a Chicago comedian who was born and raised in Ohio, but like anyone trying to succeed in life, he first had to leave Ohio. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays

Matt Light's Ugly Sweater Party

Dec 16, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Matt Light’s 3rd annual Ugly Sweater Party Comedy Show! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show

Dec 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! READ MORE

Entertainment

What's Your Sign?

Dec 16, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pittsburgh’s only astrology-themed comedy show – What’s Your Sign? is back for the Winter Solstice! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Jerome &: Else Collective, Derek Minto, & more!

Dec 16, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Theres “Yes &” and then there’s “Jerome &” – sketch comedy, stand-up, live music, and you! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays,

Nightlife

The Grinch Cabaret

Dec 16, 2023 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am

The Grinch is sick of all this holiday cheer! READ MORE

Entertainment

Lucky Draw

Dec 21, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater presents “Lucky Draw," an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

The Terrible Tour

Dec 22, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

HERE WE GO… Grab those towels, some cold IC Lights, and wear that black 'n gold because this is the only comedy sightseeing experience for Steeler Nation! READ MORE

Entertainment

Stand-Up Get Down

Dec 22, 2023

Standup Getdown is ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ for standup comedians! READ MORE

Entertainment

Comedy Royale

Dec 22, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A knock-down, drag-out improv competition READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Aaron Kleiber & Friends Stand-Up Showcase

Dec 22, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come and hang with comedian Aaron Kleiber for a special holiday stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Holidays

A Christmas Story: The Play

Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023

TIMELESS COMEDY RETURNS TO PUT YOU AND YOURS ON THE NICE LIST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays

The Christmas Eve Eve Comedy Show

Dec 23, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Don Arner presents: Christmas Eve-Eve standup showcase! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Music

Choir Consequences

Dec 23, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Choir Consequences is a Pittsburgh-based musical improv team, specializing in Broadway-style musical performances. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

That Girl Lay Lay

Dec 24, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

From YouTube stardom to Nickelodeon’s That Girl Lay Lay, the singer, rapper, and child actress who launched her career with the debut single “Go, Lay Lay, Go” will make her Pittsburgh debut at the Benedum Center on December 24th. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Harlem Globetrotters

Dec 26, 2023

Entertainment,

Family,

Tours

Princess Holiday Ball Cruise & Tour

Dec 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Celebrate the Holidays with the “Coolest” Princesses in Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Holidays

The Nutcracker

Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023

Celebrate the most delightful time of year with the sweetest of holiday traditions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. READ MORE

Entertainment

Pittsburgh Improv Jam w Well Known Strangers

Dec 28, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 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! READ MORE

Entertainment

Hot Dog Accessories

Dec 29, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

An improv variety show featuring the local comedy troupe Hot Dog Accessories along with special guest musician James Jamison. READ MORE

Entertainment

Mini Dungeon's Merry-Go-Round

Dec 29, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join Mini Dungeon and all their friends on the Merry Go Round. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Select Start Live

Dec 29, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

It’s the last Friday of the year and Select Start is going all out. READ MORE

Entertainment

Well Known Strangers: Coulda Woulda Shoulda

Dec 30, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Coulda kissed your crush after the New Year’s countdown? Woulda stuck with your New Year’s resolution? Shoulda joined that road trip to watch the ball drop in Times Square? READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Knights of the Arcade: D&D Holiday Special

Dec 30, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Dec 29, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023

Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Buhl Planetarium Laser Shows

Nov 1, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024

Be dazzled with brilliant colors and rockin’ music at the Buhl Planetarium each day when our laserists choreograph sight-n-sound spectacles of full-dome proportions to your favorite music. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays,

Nightlife

New Year's Eve Red Carpet Soiree at City Works

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am

Step into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as we roll out the red carpet to bid farewell to the year in style. Join us for the most glamorous New Year's Eve celebration in town. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays,

Nightlife

New Year's Eve 2024 at Howl at the Moon

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am

Join us as the clock strikes twelve on Sunday, December 31st to kiss 2023 goodbye! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays,

Nightlife,

Tours

New Year's Eve Dance Cruise

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Kiss This Year Goodbye with a NYE Riverboat Cruise in Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays,

Tours

New Year's Eve Hors D'ouevres Dance Cruise & Tour

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

Ring in the New Year on a Pittsburgh Three Rivers Cruise READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Free event,

Holidays,

Nightlife,

Outdoor

Highmark First Night

Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 12:30 am

Ring in the New Year at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh — free and open to everyone! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Maria Yovanovitch: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Jan 24, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Teaira Whitehead | A play by Melannie Taylor

Feb 15, 2024 - Feb 16, 2024

A powerful exploration of relationships, crime, and racial injustice. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Laurie Santos: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Feb 28, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Yale Professor and host of the Happiness Lab Podcast, Laurie Santos, joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Michael Beschloss: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Mar 20, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Alice in Underland | Dance Theater by Kontara Morphis

Mar 21, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024

A journey of self-realization, visibility, and discovery seen through the lens of the African Diaspora. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Céline Cousteau: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Apr 10, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Explorer and filmmaker Céline Cousteau joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Apis | A multi-disciplinary experience by Lindsay Goranson

Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 19, 2024

A mind-bending performance that is equal parts science, cinema and theater, starring the last creature on earth. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Convention,

Entertainment,

Family,

Festival,

Music,

Shopping,

Workshops & Classes

Pittsburgh Yinzerfest

Apr 25, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024

4-day festival celebrating our town’s rich culture of food, ethnic diversity, sports fanatics, and more! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A history tour with a spooky twist, enjoy Pittsburgh's downtown during the quiet evening hours! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Holidays

Holiday Sparkle Dinner

Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 22, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Raise your glass and toast friends and colleagues for your holiday celebration onboard a Pittsburgh riverboat cruise & tour. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays

Who's Holiday!

Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

WHO’S HOLIDAY! by Matthew Lombardo is strictly R-rated, so don’t bring your kiddo. Cindy Lou’s now a grown-up, with all that it brings - cocktails and cursing and jokes are her things. READ MORE

Entertainment

Michael Misko in I Laugh in the Face of Magic

Dec 6, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024

Once described as “the Zach Galifianakis of magic,” Michael’s greatest asset is the ability to combine comedy and sleight-of-hand technique to form an evening of pee-in-your-pants entertainment... or so he was told by one little old lady. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family