Events

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Community,
Entertainment,
Family

Summer Send-off

Aug 15, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Summer Send-Off is designed with everyone in mind—from little ones to grown-ups!With carnival-style games for all ages, hands-on activities, and delicious bites and treats,there’s something for everyone to enjoy.Whether you're winning prizes, enjoying local food, or just soaking up the last summer vibes,this is an evening to connect, give back, and make memories together. READ MORE
Film & Movies

Legally Blonde (2001)

Aug 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
You’re a “shoe-in” to win this case at The Rangos Giant Cinema. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

School of Drag Showcase

Aug 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support the Warhol's School of Drag students as they express themselves through performance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music,
Nightlife

$14.99 Friday Night Special

Aug 15, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Special is a monthly summer series of lively, community-centered events at Mattress Factory for just $14.99. Museum admission included - what a deal! READ MORE
Entertainment

Sketch Lab Report Vol. 2

Aug 15, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory, Arcade Comedy Theater's Sketch Comedy Lab presents its second Report showcasing laugh-out-loud sketches from the last year. READ MORE
Tours

Walking Tour: The Allegheny County Courthouse and City Building

Aug 15, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
An in-depth experience of two of Downtown Pittsburgh’s most significant buildings: H. H. Richardson’s Allegheny County Courthouse (completed 1888) and Henry Hornbostel’s City-County Building (completed 1917). READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
PDP Events

The Brave Space: A Place for Bravery In Action

Aug 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the Brave Women Project for an open-house style afternoon as they unveil Downtown's newest addition, The Brave Space! READ MORE
Entertainment

Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour

Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Comedy sensation Josh Johnson is bringing his sharp wit and viral storytelling to the Byham Theater for one unforgettable night. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife

EMO Night at Howl at the Moon

Aug 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Get ready to scream your heart out with your favorite sad songs, cheap drinks, and all the feels you forgot you had! Reset your Myspace password and text your top 8 to join us for Howl at the Moon's bi-annual Emo Night! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Based on secret tape recordings and documentary footage shot by Eleanor Coppola at the time, HEARTS OF DARKNESS is a harrowing documentary about a disastrous ordeal that transmuted into one of the greatest films of all time. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?

Aug 2, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City at Arcarde Comedy Theater as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart Skip to get tickets

Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play, bringing a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event

Ben Schonberger: Hi-NRG

Jul 25, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for an opening reception on July 25 during our Gallery Crawl. Ben Schonberger is a Pittsburgh-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice examines the complexities of identity, power, and the archive. Through processes of appropriation and recombination, he recontextualizes found imagery to explore the intersection of personal and collective histories. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event

Kid's Club

Jul 24, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Kids Club programs may include crafts, games, books, technology and more. READ MORE
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Apr 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE

Lydia Rosenberg: lawn

Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
Explore the most recent work of Pittsburgh based visual artist, Lynda Rosenberg, in a free exhibit at Wood Street Galleries. READ MORE
Film & Movies

Cloud

Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025
Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Pulse) delivers one of his most chillingly prescient films with this riveting fusion of social satire, techno-thriller, and survival-action. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention

Steel City Spectacular

Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Excalibur Events presents a four-day gaming event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Workshops & Classes

American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) 2025

Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Join ASB to celebrate a face-to-face meeting, networking with colleagues from across North America and four days of great scientific exchange in this beautiful meeting place! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Mar 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the Burgh in this three hour history and architecture bike ride that will take you through 3 Pittsburgh neighborhoods with an expert local guide! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Tours

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour

Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a walk with a knowledgable local guide to explore Downtown Pittsburgh's architecture, history and culture. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Bike the Burgh - Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This tour is perfect if you are new to the city and you would like to see the most interesting spots of Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Michael Misko in "I Laugh in the Face of Magic"

Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Prepare to laugh 'til it hurts and question reality in the best way possible—Michael's comedy magic show is anything but ordinary. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes

Let's Speak English

Jul 25, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library Downtown to practice your English-speaking skills! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes

Summer Hustle: Latin Intensive

Jul 22, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dive into Latin Hustle with a 6-week intensive course designed to build your skills step-by-step—from foundational timing to social-ready moves. READ MORE
Community,
Music,
Nightlife,
Outdoor

Throwback Moonlight Dance Cruise

Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 | 9:30 pm - 12:00 am
Enjoy a Friday Night Party Cruise on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers with the Gateway Clipper! READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Eyes On the Point Exhibit

May 22, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Explore Pittsburgh’s transformation in the 1950s through the lens of Glenn Davis—an artist and accountant who captured the city’s shift from demolition to modern design. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events

Mellon Lunchtime Concerts

May 11, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy live performances all week long with daily lunchtime concerts, Sunday through Saturday. Stop by Tuesday through Thursday to grab a bite from rotating food vendors! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours

Skyline Dinner Cruise

Apr 25, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The weekend is the time to relax, unwind, and have fun! Join the Gateway Clipper crew out on the water aboard our Sunset Dinner Cruise. Sailing Friday evenings, this cruise features the fabulous sunset dinner buffet with delicious hometown favorites, music, and the beautiful sunset on the Three Rivers. Bring family, friends, colleagues, or that special someone and just enjoy yourself out on the river this weekend! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours

Comedy Bus Tour

Jan 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a sightseeing tour like no other! Hop aboard the Burgh Bus where the laughter never stops. Enjoy stunning skyline views and hilarious local comedians! READ MORE

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