Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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December 2017

January 2018

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Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Espolon Halloween Party at Five Iron Pittsburgh

Oct 29, 2021 - Nov 30, -0001 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to Five Iron Golf for a night of BOOS, BREWS and BIRDIES! READ MORE

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Bucaneers

Aug 9, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am

Arts + Culture,

Community

Books in the 'Burgh

Dec 13, 2017

The Books in the ’Burgh series provides a forum for authors and literary enthusiasts to share their passion for Western Pennsylvania’s most current storytelling, scholarship, and research. This month's book is READ MORE

Community

Second Wednesday Meditation Group

Dec 13, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just a beginner, join us for a meditation practice session. Each session features an audio guided meditation followed by silent meditation. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Hop Into History: Holiday Memories

Dec 13, 2017 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Experience Pittsburgh’s holiday traditions, from re-created store front windows to Santa’s chair and making snowmen! Hop into a fun exploration of the past at the Heinz History Center as we play and explore together in this hands-on session designed for 2 – 5-year-olds and their caregivers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

A Musical Christmas Carol

Dec 8, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017

The holidays would not be the same without Pittsburgh CLO's A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL! We've taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in your favorite yuletide melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Highmark Holiday Pops

Dec 8, 2017 - Dec 17, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—a spectacular concert of holiday music for the whole family. Take a “Sleigh Ride” with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Broadway sensation Ryan Silverman, and Santa Claus, too! It’s Pittsburgh’s favorite holiday tradition. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Midnight Radio: A Christmas Story

Dec 7, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Follow Ralphie on his quest for the perfect Christmas gift as we recreate iconic moments from the movie with Foley sound effects, cheeky commercial spoofs, & a dizzying array of vocal acrobatics live before your eyes. READ MORE

Entertainment

The Nutcracker presented by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Dec 1, 2017 - Dec 27, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Complete with flurrying snow, a colossal Christmas tree and magic tricks galore, this holiday spectacular features over 100 dancers, 200 costumes and Tchaikovsky’s exultant score. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Tough Art

Oct 30, 2017 - Jan 21, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

This annual innovative artist residency program challenges artists and audiences to rethink their ideas of interactive museum experiences in one of the toughest venues – a children’s museum. Participating artists learn how their artworks connect with visitors outside of the typical museum environment, and what it takes to create artwork that can sustain the rigors of a hands-on environment. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Destination Empathy

Oct 30, 2017 - Jan 22, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Explore empathy and kindness through animal-focused activities -- dance like a bee, enter the world of a virtual tiger, see the world through the eyes of a pigeon and more as you learn ways to respect and understand each other. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Xanadu

Oct 12, 2017 - Jan 7, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 2:00 pm

From the golden age of romantic comedies, legwarmers and Pac-Man…XANADU is a classic tale of boy meets girl – except that girl is actually Greek muse “Kira” sent from the heavens to Venice Beach, California to help struggling artist, Sonny, achieve his greatest dream – to open the first ROLLER DISCO READ MORE

Arts + Culture

On the Making of Steel Genesis: Sandra Gould Ford

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Silver Eye Center for Photography presents an exhibition LaToya Ruby Frazier at two separate locations: On the Making of Steel Genesis: Sandra Gould Ford at the August Wilson Center's BNY Mellon Gallery and The Notion of Family at Silver Eye's Penn Avenue gallery. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Bike the Burgh Tour

Jul 12, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017

Historical bike tour through various neighborhoods of the city, 3 hours long. Bring your own bike or rent. Please check daily schedule on website. READ MORE

Community,

Family

STORY TIME: Studio and Makeshop

Oct 4, 2017 - Dec 28, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for Studio and Makeshop time! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Running Tours

Sep 5, 2017 - Mar 3, 2018

Offering 5K running tours through 9 different Pittsburgh locations, Pittsburgh Running Tours is a great way to explore the city and get some exercise. READ MORE

Art of Facts - Uncovering Pittsburgh Stories Exhibition

Jul 22, 2017 - Jan 14, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Art of Facts exhibit creatively interprets the rich history of Western Pennsylvania and shares its compelling stories through the art of illustration. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

The Factory

Nov 7, 2017 - Dec 29, 2017 | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Visitors of all ages and abilities are invited to explore some of Andy Warhol’s signature art-making techniques in The Andy Warhol Museum's underground studio The Factory. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

The Long Run

Oct 13, 2017 - Jan 28, 2018 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Long Run: painting out of time - is an exhibition of contemporary painting. Through cultural sampling, mathematical amalgamations, and hybridized abstraction - seven artists present a working duration that attempts to respond to the surface of things. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Macular

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm

For their upcoming group show at Wood Street Galleries, members of the Dutch art collective Macular have developed four kinetic light installations. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

The August Wilson Center presents Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self, a fine art photography exhibition by Deborah Willis, Ph.D. Through the exploration of two main themes, My Friends’ Closets and Street Views, Willis’ photos reconstruct an imagined past through images depicting its beauty, identity, and cultural memory. READ MORE

Community

Job Help with PA CareerLink

Jun 5, 2017 - Dec 20, 2017 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday come to the Downtown & Business Branch for help finding and applying to jobs. Get one-on-one help to create and updating a resume. Practice interview techniques, and learn how to grow your career. READ MORE