Events

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Arts + Culture,
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How-To Series: Salsa with Cross Body Movement

Sep 18, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how to dance while getting in a fun, casual workout! Free and open to the public - No partner required! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Nate Jackson: BIG DOG

Sep 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Known for his viral content and electric stage presence, Nate Jackson is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy and currently selling out theaters across the U.S. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Smithsonian Lecture Series: Saving Lives, Saving History

Sep 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Explore how medical history intersects with everyday life with the Smithsonian. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Festival,
Music,
Tours

The Jazz Train

Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025 | 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Travel in style to the 15th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Book now to join pianist and travel host Orrin Evans on the third annual Jazz Train™, departing for Pittsburgh on September 18 and returning on September 22! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour

Sep 18, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dream Theater is bringing their GRAMMY®-winning talent to Pittsburgh to celebrate their latest chart-topping release on the Parasomnia 2025 tour! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Co-Workers

Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Co-Workers takes you behind the scenes of an everyday office where anything but the usual happens! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show

Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 13, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! READ MORE
Entertainment

Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother

Sep 13, 2025 - Feb 14, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A comedy variety show featuring improv, characters, games, and more! READ MORE
Entertainment

Stand-Up Laboratory

Sep 4, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. READ MORE
Entertainment

Beta Stage

Aug 30, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event

Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition

Aug 29, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presenst an exhibition that celebrates the incredible talents of CAPA alumni and faculty for its 45th Anniversary. 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,
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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival,
Free event,
Music

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival’s Saturday and Sunday outdoor concerts are FREE and take place on Liberty Ave. Tickets are required for all other events, including the Jazz Train, George Benson Tribute Concert, and Taste of Jazz. VIP passes and bundle packages are available. 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
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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet

Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
Shakespeare’s greatest work gets the full boozy treatment as the Greer Cabaret Theater proudly presents Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Hot Spot: House Team Night

Sep 4, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. 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
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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