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Music

Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band

May 19, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Don’t miss Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band bring their Land of Hope and Dreams Tour to PPG Paints Arena for a powerful night of rock, storytelling, and iconic hits. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes

Pint of Science Pittsburgh

May 18, 2026 - May 20, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Space Bar for Pint of Science Pittsburgh! Pint of Science is an international festival that brings local scientists and researchers into bars to give engaging talks in an easy to understand manner. Learn something new while meeting scientists over a drink! READ MORE
Convention

United Steel Workers (USW) Health, Safety and Environment Conference

May 17, 2026 - May 22, 2026
The USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and Westin Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa., on May 17-22, 2026. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Steal This Story, Please!

May 15, 2026 - May 21, 2026
This riveting portrait of Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman spotlights journalism's power—and peril—amid rising corporate control and political attacks on the press. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Comedy Confidential with Brittany Alexis

May 9, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh's brightest comedic talents! Host Brittany Alexis brings some of her funniest few friends to the stage for an entertaining night of stand-up. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Blue Heron

May 8, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Within a re-creation of childhood joys lies a more troubling story of a family’s growing crisis in Sophy Romvari’s affecting and intelligent feature debut. READ MORE
Entertainment

USS Requin Escape Room

May 2, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026
Something is lurking in the Ohio River, and it’s up to you and your team of intrepid explorers to help USS Requin escape! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

May 2, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
Guests can experience Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a Tony Award-winning, high-energy musical presented by City Theatre Company. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival,
Film & Movies

Impulse Festival: Happy Songs About Unhappy Things

Apr 30, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Join the CMU Center for New Work for the Pittsburgh premiere of this cutting-edge short musical film followed by an exclusive talkback with the creator and co-director Nikki Lynette. READ MORE
Entertainment

Sketch Comedy Lab

Apr 4, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Every other month, Sketch Lab features sketches from writers who have attended Arcade Comedy Theater's writers room and are performed by a roster of comedic actors. See cutting edge comedy and new scripted works written by some of the city's funniest up-and-coming writers. READ MORE
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Apr 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Sports + Recreation

Michael Zagaris: 60 Years of NFL Photography

Mar 27, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
In celebration of the 2026 NFL Draft hosted in Pittsburgh, this exhibition offers glimpse into the world of professional football through the lens of legendary sports and rock and roll photographer, Michael Zagaris. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

PSO in Libraries

Jan 13, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Look for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in your community! These FREE chamber-style concerts feature PSO musicians performing curated programs at a local library near you. Click on "Get Tickets" to find performance dates in East Liberty, Downtown, Squirrel Hill, Beechview, and more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Whether you are visiting Pittsburgh or you are a local, you will learn interesting facts about the history and culture of Pittsburgh while riding past beautiful sights and architecture. READ MORE

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