Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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May 2023

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Arts + Culture

The Overground Railroad: A Conversation with Candacy Taylor

May 18, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor for an evening discussion on her book, “Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America” at the History Center. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife,

Shopping

The 20th Annual Grapevine – A Wine Tasting Event Presented By U.S. Steel

May 18, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Make-A-Wish is proud to present you with an evening of wine and wishes for the 2023 season. We invite you to raise a glass and give cheers to 40 years, by joining us at Grapevine. READ MORE

Convention,

Sports + Recreation,

Workshops & Classes

Climbing Wall Association | 2023 Summit

May 17, 2023 - May 19, 2023

Join the CWA and climbers from around the world for the largest annual gathering of the indoor climbing industry. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Convention,

Music,

Workshops & Classes

ARSC 57th Annual Conference

May 17, 2023 - May 20, 2023 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

The 57th annual Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) Conference is taking place at the Downtown DoubleTree Hotel, from May 17th to the 20th. ARSC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and study of sound recordings in all genres of music and speech, in all formats, and from all periods. This year's program features a Collecting 101 workshop, Pittsburgh-focused plenary session, a special keynote celebrating the 50th Anniversary of HipHop, and free public programs. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

We Shall Not Be Moved

May 13, 2023 - May 21, 2023

Combining spoken word, contemporary movement, video projection, classical, R&B, and jazz singing, and a brooding, often joyful score filled with place, purpose, and possibility, We Shall Not Be Moved is a timely exploration of past and present struggles that suggests an alternate future through the eyes of its young protagonists. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Film & Movies

The Innocent

May 5, 2023 - May 18, 2023

France has always been the cradle of cinema dating back to the days of the pioneering Lumière Brothers. More people go to the movies in France than any other country in Europe! Join us for a two-week celebration of the newest hit films from France, as well as some of the legendary classics. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

The Five Devils

May 5, 2023 - May 18, 2023

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Lucy Darling in Indulgence

May 3, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023

The playfully provocative Lucy Darling is just one character in the arsenal of endlessly talented performer, Carissa Hendrix. Her philosophy? “Why be just one fabulous person when you can be many fabulous people?” READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Art Exhibition: in spite of me, here you are

Mar 10, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023

"in spite of me, here you are" deals with loss of identity, the indeterminate, and living in terror. Through painting, sculptural objects, and video, Steve Alexis explores the idea of sitting with the uncertain, the unrealized idea of oneself, and the internal tumult of questioning our identity. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions

May 12, 2023 - Sep 25, 2023

The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions highlights the Velvet Underground and the music from their first recording sessions in April 1966 at Scepter Studios in New York City. READ MORE

Entertainment

The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Apr 8, 2023 - May 20, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Each admission includes our fantastic full dinner, murder mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more! READ MORE

Market Square,

Shopping

Market Square Farmers Market

May 11, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The 19th season of the rain-or-shine market offers regionally grown produce, organic products, and small-batch foods from a variety of vendors each week, serving Downtown’s workers, residents, visitors, and more. READ MORE