Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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May 2017

June 2017

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Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Espolon Halloween Party at Five Iron Pittsburgh

Oct 29, 2021 - Nov 30, -0001 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to Five Iron Golf for a night of BOOS, BREWS and BIRDIES! READ MORE

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Bucaneers

Aug 9, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am

Entertainment

Simple Gifts

May 19, 2017 - May 21, 2017

Experience a series of touching and poignant scenes from everyday life told through a beautiful and skillful manipulation of marionettes. READ MORE

Entertainment

Daniel O'Donnell: Back Home Again Tour

May 19, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Daniel burst into superstardom in the USA back in 2002 with his first ever PBS special – The Daniel O’Donnell Show. O'Donnell will perform at the Benedum Center on May 19, 2017. READ MORE

Entertainment

Charlie Chaplin Silent Picture Show

May 19, 2017 | 10:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Join pianist and arranger, Tom Roberts, as he performs his own music written to accompany Charlie Chaplin's movie, The Rink. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies and Zambelli Fireworks

May 19, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park! Enjoy the Zambelli Fireworks Show post-game! READ MORE

Entertainment

Romantic Brahms: Pittsburgh Symphony

May 19, 2017 - May 21, 2017

The Pittsburgh Symphony performs the Third Symphony, also known as Brahms's Eroica. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play!

May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017

This vaudevillian romp of a musical is based on Mo Willems's beloved, award-winning, best-selling children's books. Recommended ages 3-8. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

The Way Back Home

May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017

Based on the book by Oliver Jeffers, The Way Back Home explores the boundless imagination of children through puppetry, wonderful music, and creative wordless storytelling. READ MORE

Family,

Festival

We Built This City

May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017

Thousands of cardboard boxes take over in this interactive performance where children build entire cities and towns of skyscrapers, tunnels, and sprawling estates that reflect the time and place of their immediate culture. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Festival

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters- An African Tale

May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017

Celebrate goodness, generosity and love with traditional chanting, rhythmic drumming, and glorious African song in this beautiful Zimbabwe-based on the1988 Caldecott Honor Award book by John Steptoe and adapted for the stage by Karen Abbot and Music and Lyrics by S-Ankh Rasa. READ MORE

Community

Remake Learning Days

May 16, 2017 - May 26, 2017

Remake Learning Days is a 12-day community-wide celebration of activities and events showcasing everything that makes the Pittsburgh region a recognized national leader in innovative teaching and learning. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Open Mic Night

Apr 25, 2017 - Jun 27, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Every Tuesday join James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy for an open mic night featuring food and drink specials. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Death of a Salesman at the Pittsburgh Public Theater

Apr 20, 2017 - May 21, 2017

Willy Loman is the most famous traveling salesman in history. In this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play from 1949, when Willy is downsized by his young boss, he caves under the strain of not being able to make ends meet. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

#Pixburgh

Dec 17, 2016 - Jun 4, 2017 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Experience life through the lens of Pittsburghers with the Heinz History Center's exhibition, #Pixburgh: A Photographic Experience. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Festival

EQT Children's Theater Festival

May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017

Bringing extraordinary and unique experiences to young people, the EQT Children’s Theater Festival is dedicated to continuing the tradition of theater for your children. READ MORE

Family

Ice Station Zebra

Feb 18, 2017 - May 28, 2017

This project entertains, informs and engages children across geographical, political and historical borders in creative play on the topic of the Cold War. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Bubble Boy: The Musical

Sep 22, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001

Arcade Comedy Theater presents its first ever musical! READ MORE

Community

Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour

May 12, 2017 - Nov 11, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Haunted Pittsburgh on a spine-tingling walking tour through one of America's most haunted neighborhoods every Friday and Saturday through early November. READ MORE

Nightlife

Salsa Fridays

May 12, 2017 - Apr 26, 2018 | 10:00 pm - 1:30 am

Salsa Fridays is a social dancing event that takes place at the Cabaret at Theater Square, downtown Pittsburgh. Beginners and advanced welcome. READ MORE

Entertainment

Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage

May 11, 2017 - Aug 13, 2017

Paige Davis (TLC’s Trading Spaces) stars as Miss Abigail herself, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars! You’ll improve your love life and strengthen your relationships well beyond her session. Oh, AND you’re sure to be laughing about love all night long – that’s the Miss Abigail guarantee! Adult Content READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Happy Hour Jam Session with Non-Punk Pittsburgh

May 5, 2017 - Jun 16, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 am

A retrospective of the music and arts during the fall of the industrial revolution opening the door for the vibrant arts community Pittsburgh has today. Happy Hour Jam Sessions will be held every Friday from 6-9 during the exhibition Non-Punk Pittsburgh at SPACE Gallery. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Friday Night Live at Revel + Roost

Apr 21, 2017 - Jun 30, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join Revel + Roost from 7pm to 11pm every Friday to listen to an incredible lineup of local artists bringing music and vibrancy to the downtown Pittsburgh community. READ MORE

Community