Events

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Family,
Outdoor

Pirates Fireworks Downtown Paddle

May 15, 2026 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Participants can join Venture Outdoors for a night paddle along the Allegheny River, taking in the city skyline as Zambelli Fireworks light up the night following a Pittsburgh Pirates game! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Pirates vs. Phillies

May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park. READ MORE
Music

Black Veil Brides: North America Tour 2026

May 15, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Don’t miss Black Veil Brides on their North America Tour 2026 at Stage AE for a high-energy night of anthemic rock and electrifying live performance. READ MORE
Community,
Family

Sensory Friendly Open Studio Night (18+)

May 15, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join The Warhol for a sensory-friendly open studio night designed to support the creativity of adults with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities. READ MORE
Film & Movies

Princess Mononoke

May 15, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Experience the epic journey of Princess Mononoke, where a young prince must navigate conflict and restore balance between humans, nature, and the spirit world. READ MORE
Entertainment

The Arcade Hootenanny

May 15, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. READ MORE
Entertainment

Ladies Ladies Ladies

May 15, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Ladies, Ladies, Ladies of Stand-Up Comedy is a line up of – you guessed it – ladies of the night performing their acts on stage. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

AWAACC Youth Writers Camp 2026 Showcase

May 15, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Youth Writers Camp is an inspiring and creative space for middle and high school students passionate about writing. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

A Midsummer Night's Dream

May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Step into the enchanting world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an ethereal ballet that celebrates the transformative power of love. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Steal This Story, Please!

May 15, 2026 - May 21, 2026
This riveting portrait of Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman spotlights journalism's power—and peril—amid rising corporate control and political attacks on the press. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Pirates vs. Rockies

May 12, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park! READ MORE
Community

Pittsburgh Vegan Retaurant Week

May 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Explore the vibrant vegan scene in Pittsburgh, where culinary creativity meets compassionate living. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Comedy Confidential with Brittany Alexis

May 9, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh's brightest comedic talents! Host Brittany Alexis brings some of her funniest few friends to the stage for an entertaining night of stand-up. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Blue Heron

May 8, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Within a re-creation of childhood joys lies a more troubling story of a family’s growing crisis in Sophy Romvari’s affecting and intelligent feature debut. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Jared Kopf in We Phantom Figures Skip to get tickets

May 7, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Jared Kopf performs magic and interprets symbols from all over the world. READ MORE
Entertainment

USS Requin Escape Room

May 2, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026
Something is lurking in the Ohio River, and it’s up to you and your team of intrepid explorers to help USS Requin escape! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

May 2, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
Guests can experience Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a Tony Award-winning, high-energy musical presented by City Theatre Company. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival,
Film & Movies

Impulse Festival: Happy Songs About Unhappy Things

Apr 30, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Join the CMU Center for New Work for the Pittsburgh premiere of this cutting-edge short musical film followed by an exclusive talkback with the creator and co-director Nikki Lynette. READ MORE
Entertainment

Sketch Comedy Lab

Apr 4, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Every other month, Sketch Lab features sketches from writers who have attended Arcade Comedy Theater's writers room and are performed by a roster of comedic actors. See cutting edge comedy and new scripted works written by some of the city's funniest up-and-coming writers. READ MORE
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Apr 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Sports + Recreation

Michael Zagaris: 60 Years of NFL Photography

Mar 27, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
In celebration of the 2026 NFL Draft hosted in Pittsburgh, this exhibition offers glimpse into the world of professional football through the lens of legendary sports and rock and roll photographer, Michael Zagaris. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

PSO in Libraries

Jan 13, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Look for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in your community! These FREE chamber-style concerts feature PSO musicians performing curated programs at a local library near you. Click on "Get Tickets" to find performance dates in East Liberty, Downtown, Squirrel Hill, Beechview, and more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Whether you are visiting Pittsburgh or you are a local, you will learn interesting facts about the history and culture of Pittsburgh while riding past beautiful sights and architecture. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Escape USS Requin: Attack!

May 2, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Something is lurking in the Ohio River, and it’s up to you and your team of intrepid explorers to help USS Requin escape! READ MORE

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