Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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October

October 2021

November 2021

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Arts + Culture,

Family

Liberty Magic: Chris Capehart in "Journey of the Master"

Oct 6, 2021 - Oct 29, 2021

Join the Cultural Trust at Liberty Magic as they kick off the second subscription series and see why Chris Capehart is held in such high esteem by magicians around the world. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Tours

Halloween Fun on the Gateway Clipper

Oct 30, 2021 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Enjoy a kids costume party with frightfully friendly characters, fun prizes, dancing and more! READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Hartford Athletic

Oct 30, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Family,

Sports + Recreation

Pitt vs. Miami

Oct 30, 2021

Community,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Propel Schools Foundation's Trick or Trot (5K & Fun Run)

Oct 31, 2021 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Propel Schools Foundation will be hosting their Trick or Trot on Sunday, October 31, 2021! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Online & Virtual Events

Virtual Field Trips Presented by the EQT Children's Theater Festival

Oct 15, 2021 - Nov 5, 2021

Until we gather again in-person for the next EQT Children’s Theater Festival in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, two new Virtual Field Trips for educators and group leaders to share with students and young arts enthusiasts will be available for a limited time. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Troupe Vertigo with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Nov 5, 2021 - Nov 7, 2021

Their acrobatics will leave you breathless! Each of their astonishing gravity-defying feats are choreographed to live music and stunning visual arts. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Playwriting Workshop (Grades 6 - 8)

Nov 13, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tap into your inner storyteller as you learn how to write electrifying scenes READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Music Production Workshop

Nov 13, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Learn studio engineering, mixing, mastering, and more, and develop skills that you can take into a future career in music. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Batik Art Workshop (Grades 6 - 8)

Nov 13, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Learn how to make beautiful and repeating designs and gain an appreciation of this unique art READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Mosaic Design Workshop

Nov 13, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Use a variety of materials and media to make your own set of 4 mosaic coasters that will be ready to display in your homes READ MORE

Community,

Family

TRUTHSayers: Dr. Moogega Cooper

Nov 14, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A real life “Guardian of the Galaxy,” Dr. Moogega “Moo” Cooper holds the awesome responsibility of keeping the red planet safe from any of the Earth’s contaminants. READ MORE

Convention,

Family

2021 Pittsburgh Pet Expo

Nov 12, 2021 - Nov 14, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am

Attend the 2021 Pittsburgh Pet Expo presented by Healthy Pet Products for paw-sitively, purr-fect fun! READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Festival,

Outdoor

Highmark Light Up Night®

Nov 20, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The official kickoff to the holiday season in Pittsburgh is back on a new day! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Disney Princess The Concert

Nov 23, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For generations, Disney’s Princesses have enchanted us with their courage and kindness. Their music has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, that beloved music will be celebrated in Disney Princess - The Concert. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Strauss Family Favorites

Nov 26, 2021 - Nov 28, 2021

Sparkling waltzes, polkas and more! It’s Thanksgiving Weekend at Heinz Hall, and this year – more than ever – bring family and friends as they offer a generous serving of Strauss family favorites. READ MORE

Family,

Music,

Online & Virtual Events

Schooltime: Musical Storytelling

Sep 1, 2021 - Dec 1, 2021

Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for musical readings of three children’s books, each read by a guest narrator and featuring performances by PSO musicians. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

The Spoken Word Workshop (Grades 6 - 8)

Dec 11, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Unlock your inner muse and explore the process of writing and reading your written piece of art. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Theatre Production Workshop (Grades 6 - 8)

Dec 11, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Calling all aspiring performers, designers, producers and managers! Learn what it takes to put on a show from start to finish READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Screen Printing Workshop (Grades 6 - 8 )

Dec 11, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This hands-on workshop will show you the ins and outs of screen printing READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Highmark Holiday Pops

Dec 10, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021

Share Pittsburgh’s favorite holiday musical tradition with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra READ MORE

Family,

Music

Schooltime: Meet the Orchestra

Oct 1, 2021 - May 18, 2022

Explore each instrument family of the orchestra through a series of instrument demonstrations, chamber performances, and interviews with individual PSO musicians. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music

Schooltime: Holiday Celebrations

Dec 1, 2021 - Dec 18, 2021 | 11:30 am - 12:00 am

Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling welcomes you to a celebration of holidays and traditions through music! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Tour Your Future

Nov 4, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Tour Your Future

Nov 13, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Tour Your Future

Nov 13, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Tour Your Future

Nov 16, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Tour Your Future

Oct 21, 2021 - Nov 21, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Tour Your Future

Dec 8, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Youth Open Studio

Jun 9, 2021 - Dec 29, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Teens learn the photographic silkscreen printing process, experiment with new art-making tools and techniques, and work on independent projects in a relaxed, creative environment. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family