Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

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November

November 2024

December 2024

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Nightlife,

Workshops & Classes

SkyWatch

Nov 16, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 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

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

PSO Disrupt: Walk on the Wild Side

Nov 16, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

This November, Heinz Hall is transformed into a symphony of sight, taste, and splendor! From Bavarian beer halls to the high peaks of the Alps, take a "Walk on the Wild Side," AKA our very own Novemberfest inspired by Strauss's sublime An Alpine Symphony. READ MORE

Entertainment

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan

Nov 16, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Claimed as “Asia’s leading contemporary dance theater” (The Times), Cloud Gate has set out to engage with local history, culture, and subject matter through classical, folk, and modern dance for over 50 years. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Pitt Panthers vs. Clemson Tigers

Nov 16, 2024

Come cheer on the Pitt Panthers as they take on the Clemson Tigers at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Film & Movies,

Holidays

Home Alone (1990)

Nov 16, 2024

Come eat junk and watch Home Alone at the Rangos Giant Cinema! READ MORE

Community,

Film & Movies

Library Lounge: Throwback Cinema

Nov 16, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for a fun movie screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment

Fall into Drag Brunch hosted by KIERRA DARSHELL

Nov 16, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Happy Fall! Pittsburgh's First Lady of Drag, Kierra Darshell, returns for another show-stopping Drag Brunch at the gorgeous Greer Cabaret Theater. Call your friends, put on your favorite fall 'fit, and get ready to sing and dance the afternoon away with some of the fiercest queens in Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Sharks

Nov 16, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the San Jose Sharks! READ MORE

Heritage Kitchen: Czechoslovak Food

Nov 16, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the History Center for a taste of Czechoslovakian food traditions and immerse yourself in our region’s culinary culture! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan

Nov 16, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

See Asia’s leading contemporary dance theater! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Curtain Call

Nov 16, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Celebrate the Steelers legendary first-ever Super Bowl championship! READ MORE

Convention

American Society of Microbiology - Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students

Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024

The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) aims at promoting the underrepresented minorities in technology, science, engineering and mathematics and provides students with a unique opportunity to showcase their research, activities which are designed to enhance their professional development skills and networking activities. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

USCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships

Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024

The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) is thrilled to have Pittsburgh host the 2024 Division I and Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships! READ MORE

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

USCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships

Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024

The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) is thrilled to have Pittsburgh host the 2024 Division I and Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Steel Pier

Nov 13, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024

Join the Conservatory of Performing Arts for Steel Pier! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci

Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024

Jealousy, two-timing, and revenge unite the back-to-back tragedies of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Possessiveness, machismo, and rage fuel their bloody conclusions.This is the first time Pittsburgh Opera has performed this back-to-back double feature of love and hate together since 1996! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Nick Diffatte in Offbeat: A Comedy Magic Show

Nov 6, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024

This 70-minute show breaks all social norms, leaving the audience feeling closer to a room full of strangers than they would have ever expected. READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise and Tour

Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

The only way to see the city and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard a Pittsburgh river cruise! READ MORE

Community,

Family

History Center and Fort Pitt Museum: Free Admission for Kids

Oct 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum will offer free admission for kids this fall, thanks to the generous support of UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone

Sep 6, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025

Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone is curated by Steph Neary & Anastasia James and presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. This exhibition is part of a series of exhibitions in collaboration with VaultArt Studio that promotes the inclusion of artists with disabilities in contemporary art. 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

KAWS + Warhol

May 18, 2024 - Jan 20, 2025

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Tours

Best Of The Burgh Tour

Oct 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A "Best of the Burgh" guided walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Community,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Aug 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 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. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise you that you will still find out unknown historical facts! READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour

Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? READ MORE

Arts + Culture

HIGHRISES: The Art and History of Classic Skyscrapers

Oct 31, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024

Downtown's newest art gallery features stunning drone-scan portraits of Art Deco towers across the USA. Open to the public. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Gems of Pittsburgh Tour

Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Journey outside of Downtown with a local guide and explore the extraordinary North Side neighborhood by bicycle. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Roger Jacoby: Pittsburgh Stories

Oct 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Wood Street Galleries is pleased to present the world premiere of three newly restored experimental films by Roger Jacoby (b. New York, 1944–1985), a pivotal figure bridging the pre- and post-liberation eras of gay experimental filmmaking. READ MORE

Tours

Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour

Oct 5, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Come aboard our Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour for a fabulous dinner, music and dancing and fabulous views of the city skyline! Bring a date, a group of friends, or the whole family and just have fun out on the water in Pittsburgh! 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