Events
Events
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July
Family,
Free event,
Music,
PDP Events
BNY Lunchtime Concert/Food Truck Days
Jul 17, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Savor the sounds and flavors of the city during BNY's Food Truck Days! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Sheryl Bailey Guitar Band. Featuring Henry Johnson and Roni Ben-Hur
Jul 17, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Mellon Square Happy Hour
Jul 17, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on select Wednesdays and Thursdays for elevated happy hours in Mellon Square, featuring live music, crowd-favorite food vendors, and refreshing cocktails from local alcohol vendors! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Sheryl Bailey Guitar Band
Jul 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening in Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor
Shai FM, Lexcd, DJ Furniture Present: Reconstructed
Jul 17, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Smithsonian Lecture Series: Leveling the Playing Field
Jul 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Step into the arena of sports history with scholar and assistant director of culture for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Danion Thomas. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Nightlife
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Jul 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention,
Entertainment
Tekko 2025
Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
The Region’s Premier Anime Convention: Games, Music, Fashion, Japanese Pop Culture, & More! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Juried Visual Art Exhibition 2025
May 16, 2025 - Aug 3, 2025
Celebrated as one of the region’s longest-running, juried exhibitions, the 2025 edition of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival’s annual Juried Visual Art Exhibition celebrates the rich history, vibrant culture, and scenic beauty of the Pittsburgh region. 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
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Beyond the Script: Character Development (Ages 13-16)
Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Public Theater for an immersive acting class designed to help young actors delve deeper into the art of creating fully realized, authentic characters. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Free event,
Music
Pretzels For Pups!
Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Benefitting The UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation 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,
Outdoor,
Tours
Best of the Burgh Tour
Feb 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the heart of Downtown by foot! 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
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping
Farmers Market in PPG Plaza
May 15, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the 21st season of the Farmers Market in Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Outdoor
BBQ Lock and Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour
Jul 10, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Come aboard a classic Pittsburgh dining and sightseeing cruise that is fun and exciting for the entire family! Enjoy our BBQ Buffet, passage through a Lock and Dam, music, and the beautiful sights of the Three Rivers! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor,
Tours
BBQ Lock and Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour
Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cruise Through a Lock and Dam on this BBQ Dinner Cruise in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Entertainment
5-Minutes or Bust
Jun 26, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Five Minutes or Bust is a consensual comedy show where each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. 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
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