Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Light-Based Public Art Tour: Downtown

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

Jul 8, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Miami FC

Jul 9, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Watch Pittsburgh's favorite soccer team take on the Miami Football Club! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Tours

The Roots of Pittsburgh

Jul 9, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

What makes Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh? Explore our city up close and personal with tour guide, Alan Irvine READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Tours

Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter

Jul 9, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Enjoy an exclusive Insider Tour of Meadowcroft Rockshelter with James M. Adovasio, Ph.D., who achieved international acclaim with his archaeological excavation of the Rockshelter when work first began at the site in 1973. Dr. Adovasio will present a lecture and lead a special tour of the site. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Festival,

Music,

Outdoor

MCG Jazz presents Bob Baldwin—Funky Jazz

Jul 14, 2022 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Part of our Inside/Outside Summer Concert Series, join us at the Highmark Theatre opening onto the Forbes Avenue Plaza for an evening of drinks and mingling all while enjoying music from MCG Jazz READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Festival,

Music,

Outdoor

1Hood Media presents Hip Hop

Jul 15, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Part of the Inside/Outside Summer Concert Series, join the Highmark Theatre opening onto the Forbes Avenue Plaza for an evening of drinks and mingling all while enjoying hip hop with 1Hood Media. READ MORE

Festival,

Music,

Outdoor

Sad Summer Festival - Pittsburgh

Jul 19, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Catch Waterparks, Neck Deep, Mayday Parade, State Champs, Hot Mulligan, The Summer Set, and Against The Current — plus Magnolia Park and LOLO! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Festival,

Music,

Outdoor

MCG Jazz presents Paul Cosentino’s Boilermaker Jazz Band

Jul 21, 2022 | 4:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Part of our Inside/Outside Summer Concert Series, join us at the Highmark Theatre opening onto the Forbes Avenue Plaza for an evening of drinks and mingling all while enjoying music curated by MCG Jazz. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. The Miami Marlins

Jul 22, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Spread Christmas cheer all throughout PNC Park during Christmas in July! The first 20,000 fans through the gates take home an ugly sweater t-shirt, but only if they are on the nice list! READ MORE

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Fleet Feet Liberty Mile 2022

Jul 22, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Prepare for a good run with PR3! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Festival,

Outdoor

Disability Pride Pittsburgh

Jul 23, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the Pride we feel in our communities and the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Festival,

Online & Virtual Events,

Outdoor

Disability Pride Pittsburgh

Jul 23, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This family-friendly celebration of Disability Pride Pittsburgh will feature disabled speakers and performers, adaptive activities, and resource tables — come see what access looks like! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. The Miami Marlins

Jul 23, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fans take home a summer essential, a Pirates Beach Towel! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. The Miami Marlins

Jul 24, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Kids Pierogi Figurines Kids can collect figurines of their favorite pierogi characters! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Wine Tasting Cruise & Tour

Jul 28, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wine Tasting Cruise & Tour Experience Wines from Around the World in Pittsburgh, PA READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. The Philadelphia Phillies!

Jul 28, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Its Sugardale Dollar Dog night! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. The Philadelphia Phillies!

Jul 29, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Help us celebrate everything we love about Pittsburgh! Don't miss special appearances from local celebrities and Pirates alumni READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor

Final Fridays on Rose Way

Jul 29, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Bask in the summer evenings with The Warhol! Join artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs in the newly outfitted Rose Way alleyway event space! READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. FC Tulsa

Jul 30, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Watch Pittsburgh's favorite soccer team take on FC Tulsa from Oklahoma! READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours

Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views

Jul 30, 2022

Buy Tickets See the city from up high! Ascend four historic Downtown skyscrapers for spectacular Pittsburgh panoramas and behind-the-scenes views. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. The Philadelphia Phillies!

Jul 30, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Zambelli Fireworks Night Stay after the game to watch Zambelli Fireworks light up the city skyline. READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Open Streets PGH

Jul 30, 2022

Walk, run, bike, skate, roll, dance, and enjoy the road at your own pace. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. The Philadelphia Phillies!

Jul 31, 2022

Get to Federal Street early to enjoy the Family Fun Zone with fun and activities for the whole family! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Festival,

Market Square,

Outdoor,

Shopping

Moonrise Maker Market

Aug 6, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join Handmade Arcade for its newest outdoor pop-up maker market featuring 30 talented local makers, craftspeople, and artists. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Nightlife,

Outdoor,

Tours

Light-Based Public Art Tour: Downtown

Aug 19, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Stroll through downtown and see the City’s rich collection of light-based public artworks. READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Yinzer 4.12K and Lil’ Yinzer Fun Run Benefiting Light of Life Rescue Mission

Aug 20, 2022

Arts + Culture,

Festival,

Outdoor

11th Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival

Aug 20, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Come throw out the pallino and throw down for a worthy cause! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Market Square,

Outdoor,

Tours

The Roots of Pittsburgh

Aug 20, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

What makes Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh? Explore our city up close and personal with tour guide, Alan Irvine. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Festival,

Music,

Outdoor

Rock, Reggae and Relief 2022

Aug 20, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

5th Annual Charity Reggae Festival Featuring:UB40 The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson The Movement Maxi Priest Big Mountain The Elovators KBong & Johnny Cosmic After Party | With Roots of Creation READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Outdoor,

Tours

Uncovering the Cultural District

Aug 27, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

You may know Heinz Hall and the Benedum Theater, but what other wonders does the Cultural District contain? Discover the small galleries, storefront theaters, and quirky art installations filling the blocks between Penn and Liberty Avenues. READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Steelers 5K Run and Walk

Sep 3, 2022

Community,

Outdoor,

Tours

Pittsburgh Out of the Darkness Walk

Sep 10, 2022 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. READ MORE

Film & Movies,

Music,

Nightlife,

Outdoor

11th Annual James Bond Soiree

Sep 17, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join Pittsburgh Fashion Week and the Global Bond Society for an 11th consecutive year of this internationally recognized event that celebrates the luxury lifestyle of James Bond, through an experience of intrigue, high-profile networking, and curated entertainment, while benefitting Animal Friends. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Mystery N Mayhem 5K - Pittsburgh

Sep 18, 2022 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fun with Friends & Family! Mystery Solving, Adventurous Scavenger Hunt! READ MORE

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler

Nov 6, 2022

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan

Nov 24, 2022

Get ready to Turkey Trot LIVE this Thanksgiving day! The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan will be back to a live start line on Thursday, November 25! READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

May 4, 2022 - Jul 31, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join Bike the Burgh while you cruise through the streets of the financial and cultural district, explore the Strip District and check out the North Shore. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Fleet Chicken & Ribs Lock & Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour

Jul 7, 2022 - Jul 21, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Chicken & Ribs Lock & Dam Cruise & Tour BBQ, Music, & Beautiful Sights! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Tomahawk Toss at Fort Pitt

Jul 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

The Roots of Pittsburgh

Aug 20, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Market Square,

Outdoor

Dancing in the Square

Jul 3, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us to get your weekend moving as you learn exciting new and traditional dances in the heart of Pittsburgh. Find weekly Sunday Salsa classes with Los Sobrosos from 5 – 6 p.m., along with pop-up classes from CrossBody Dance + Movement. READ MORE

Outdoor

Yoga in the Park

May 28, 2022 - Aug 27, 2022 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh has partnered with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to sponsor Yoga in the Park for the 6th year in a row! This beloved event brings together top yoga studios in the Pittsburgh area to provide the community with a free weekly wellness event. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Music,

Outdoor

Summer in the Square

Jun 15, 2022 - Aug 31, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Every Wednesday this summer, visit Mellon Square for your lunch hour! There will be music, games, and more READ MORE

Community,

Outdoor

Office Retreat on Grant Street

Jun 2, 2022 - Sep 30, 2022 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Book your next meeting at one of three beautifully designed and curated outdoor spaces in the U.S. Steel Plaza on Grant Street. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Workshops & Classes

Yoga in the Square

May 4, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022

Pittsburgh’s favorite public yoga series brings some of the city’s best instructors into Downtown for two weekly classes held in the middle of picturesque Market Square. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

SIMPLY STEPS: A CITY STEPS TOUR

Jun 12, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

An Insider Tour! While Pittsburgh is commonly known as the "City of Bridges," it also tops the charts in the number of public city steps. READ MORE

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