Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.

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Nightlife,

Workshops & Classes

SkyWatch

Jul 13, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Guests are invited to reconnect with the night sky through a featured planetarium performance and, weather-permitting, live views of night sky objects in stunning telescopic detail. READ MORE

Community,

Convention

NVNW PA 2024 State Conference

Jul 13, 2024 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Get ready for the ultimate NCWN PA State Conference experience in 2024, where we'll gather in person to advocate, activate and empower! READ MORE

Entertainment

Brad Williams

Jul 13, 2024

One of the most in-demand comedians working today, Brad has appeared on “The Tonight Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and in the films “Little Evil,” “Mascots,” and “Reno 911: It’s A Wonderful Heist.” READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Workshops & Classes

Dance Camp

Jul 13, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is thrilled to bring back Dance Camp for the 3rd year, with educator Christian “JITA” Brown. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

PCLO SHOW CARE - The Music Man

Jul 13, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

For parents torn between the desire to experience the magic of the stage and the responsibility of childcare, Pittsburgh CLO offers a solution. READ MORE

Workshops & Classes

Collaborative Puppetry

Jul 13, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 am

In this adult workshop, we will work in teams of three to explore and learn techniques of realistic figurative puppetry. READ MORE

Workshops & Classes

Fight Club

Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 20, 2024

Participants in this adult summer class will dive into the thrilling world of theatrical combat through the art of stage combat choreography in a safe and supportive environment as they learn the techniques and principles behind staged physical conflict. READ MORE

Free event

Public Day

Jul 13, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Pittsburgh Public Theater on Saturday, July 13, for our second annual Public Day, our free summer day party with good food, great music, and tons of fun activities for the whole family! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Music

The Force Awakens

Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024

The GRAMMY®-winning soundtrack by legendary composer John Williams will be performed alongside the Oscar®-nominated film to thrilling effect in a live concert experience. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Bridges, Buildings and Architecture of the Three Rivers: Boat Tour

Jul 13, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

We invite you to explore the Three Rivers with DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, as we showcase our rivers, buildings and bridges. READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Free event

Eat N' Park's 75th Anniversary

Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024

The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center will offer free admission for all kids on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, generously supported by Eat’n Park, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this summer. READ MORE

Convention,

Workshops & Classes

2024 Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists

Jul 10, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024

The ASIH Joint Meeting of Ichthyologist and Herpetologist will provide the most advanced scientific content throughout our symposia, posters, oral presentations, workshops, etc. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

The Music Man

Jul 9, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024

THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Furry Friends: Juried Visual Art Exhibition 2024

May 31, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024

Furry Friends, the 2024 edition of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival’s annual Juried Visual Art Exhibition will celebrate the diverse ways in which animals enrich our lives, challenge our perspectives, and inspire our creativity. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Forty Years Later: Revisiting the 1984 Three Rivers Arts Festival

May 31, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024

Forty years later, join us as we remember this iconic moment in Pittsburgh’s history and celebrate the legacy of the Three Rivers Arts Festival. On view from May 31 to August 25, 2024 at 707 Penn Gallery. READ MORE

Family,

Workshops & Classes

The Science Behind PIXAR

May 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Tours

A Woman's Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh

Mar 23, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024

From pioneering investigative journalism to leading their country to Olympic gold, Western Pennsylvania women have made an immeasurable impact in America, but too often, their stories have been overlooked. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

May 30, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cruise through the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh, the Strip District, and the North Shore with our expert guides, who will show you just how beautiful this city is. You'll learn about Pittsburgh's unique history, notable residents, stunning architecture, and more! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Nightlife,

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

May 29, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us on our historical tour with a spooky twist. You'll see downtown's historic buildings all lit up at night while hearing stories of the spirits who haunt them. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours

Best of the Burgh Tour

May 29, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us on our walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh where you'll experience the best of our unique city's architecture, history, public art, and culture. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Tours

Comedy Bus Tour

Jul 13, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Interactive comedy show and party bus all rolled into one! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Tours

Comedy Bus Tour

Jul 13, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Interactive comedy show and party bus all rolled into one! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Zabrecky in Turn on the Dark

Jun 5, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024

He is a five-time award winner at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. In 2011 and 2012 he was voted “Stage Magician of the Year,” in 2014 and 2015, “Parlour Magician of Year,” and most recently in 2017, “Lecturer of the Year.” READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Art & Artists Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Venture off the beaten path with us to discover downtown Pittsburgh's public art. Our expert guides will navigate the hidden parts of downtown to showcase murals, art installations, sculptures and more. You'll also learn about the many artists and musicians who called Pittsburgh home. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Whiskey Walking Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

If you love whiskey, walking and history, this is the tour for you! Our expert guide will share Pittsburgh's whiskey history as you walk through our historic downtown. You'll start and end the tour with a generous whiskey sample, too. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for a spine-tingling walking ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE

Entertainment

Escape USS Requin!

Apr 5, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

A B-25 Mitchell bomber crashed into the muddy Monongahela River while performing a routine training flight. Was it a simple mechanical error? Or was it something more sinister? Put your detective skills to the test in a brand-new experience. READ MORE