Events

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Convention

Build On

Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024
You cannot afford to miss “BUILD ON”, an event geared towards students in 7th - 12th grade and designed to facilitate a wide array of career development opportunities. READ MORE
Entertainment

Atsuko Okatsuka

Nov 2, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Atsuko Okatsuka, a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in LA, LIVE at the Byham Theater! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Irony City

Nov 2, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. You’ve been there: acted out at a wedding when there was no cookie table, ordered fries on a salad at a fancy restaurant, or dared to move a parking chair – afterward wondering, “Am I the Jagoff?” READ MORE
Family,
Film & Movies

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Nov 2, 2024
What’s this!? This is Halloween on The Rangos Giant Cinema Screen! READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise and Tour

Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
The only way to see the city and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard a Pittsburgh river cruise! READ MORE
Workshops & Classes

Finding Deep Roots Presents Genealogy Workshop

Nov 2, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Our genealogy workshop is a dynamic and interactive program designed to empower participants with the skills, resources, and knowledge needed to explore their family history, create pedigree charts, and connect with their ancestral roots in a supportive community environment. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Canadiens

Nov 2, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Montreal Canadiens! READ MORE
Community,
Festival

Hometown-Homegrown Food Fest

Nov 2, 2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Enjoy a taste of the ‘Burgh at the Heinz History Center’s 11th annual Hometown-Homegrown™ food festival, presented in partnership with GoodTaste! Pittsburgh®! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Allegheny Sport and Outdoor Film Festival: 24 Survive to Drive

Nov 2, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
24: Survive to Drive follows the Donut Pass Me crew as they embark on their biggest challenge yet: a full 24 hour race. Armed with nothing but an automatic PT Cruiser, a dream, and copious amounts of caffeine, they must race against time, opponents, and sleep deprivation. The only rule is keep the car on track. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Allegheny Sport and Outdoor Film Festival: Maya and the Wave

Nov 2, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Maya Gabeira is the first woman to attempt to surf the giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal. She nearly drowned – and was ridiculed and ostracized by the male big wave surfers who dominate the sport. Three spine surgeries and five years later, she surfs the biggest wave a woman has ever surfed. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Allegheny Sport and Outdoor Film Festival: Country Brawlers

Nov 2, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A raw and intimate look into an eclectic cast of characters that make up rural boxing in Central Appalachia. READ MORE
Family,
Festival

Hometown-Homegrown

Nov 2, 2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 am
Enjoy a taste of the ‘Burgh at the Heinz History Center’s 11th annual Hometown-Homegrown™ food festival, presented in partnership with GoodTaste! Pittsburgh®! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Workshops & Classes

Everyone is a Winner!

Nov 2, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
READ MORE
Music

NATE SMITH: THROUGH THE SMOKE TOUR

Nov 2, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
See Nate Smith and John Morgan at Stage AE! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Brahms and Schumann

Nov 1, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024
Charismatic violin virtuoso Ray Chen performs Brahms’ formidable, technically challenging masterwork that brings together tender lyricism, grand romanticism, and soulful Hungarian melodies. Schumann’s Second Symphony is a work of unparalleled richness and depth. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Great Expectations

Nov 1, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
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Arts + Culture

& Juliet

Oct 29, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Hobbit

Oct 23, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
In this all-ages adventure, J.R.R. Tolkien’s magical Middle Earth transitions from page to stage in spellbinding fashion. READ MORE
Entertainment

Miguel Muñoz in What is Magic for You?

Oct 2, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024
Miguel Muñoz, World Champion of Magic brings us an intimate and magical show where the surprise, the impossible, the poetry and the absurd will be present at all times. READ MORE
Community,
Family

History Center and Fort Pitt Museum: Free Admission for Kids

Oct 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum will offer free admission for kids this fall, thanks to the generous support of UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone

Sep 6, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025
Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone is curated by Steph Neary & Anastasia James and presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. This exhibition is part of a series of exhibitions in collaboration with VaultArt Studio that promotes the inclusion of artists with disabilities in contemporary art. READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes

The Science Behind PIXAR

May 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! READ MORE
Arts + Culture

KAWS + Warhol

May 18, 2024 - Jan 20, 2025
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours

Best Of The Burgh Tour

Oct 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A "Best of the Burgh" guided walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Aug 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 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. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise you that you will still find out unknown historical facts! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour

Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? READ MORE
Arts + Culture

HIGHRISES: The Art and History of Classic Skyscrapers

Oct 31, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
Downtown's newest art gallery features stunning drone-scan portraits of Art Deco towers across the USA. Open to the public. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Gems of Pittsburgh Tour

Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Journey outside of Downtown with a local guide and explore the extraordinary North Side neighborhood by bicycle. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Music

Laser Rock Monsters

Oct 25, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Grow out a mullet and bang your head to Laser Rock Monsters! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

Roger Jacoby: Pittsburgh Stories

Oct 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Wood Street Galleries is pleased to present the world premiere of three newly restored experimental films by Roger Jacoby (b. New York, 1944–1985), a pivotal figure bridging the pre- and post-liberation eras of gay experimental filmmaking. READ MORE
Tours

Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour

Oct 5, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Come aboard our Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour for a fabulous dinner, music and dancing and fabulous views of the city skyline! Bring a date, a group of friends, or the whole family and just have fun out on the water in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Tours

Art & Artists Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Venture off the beaten path with us to discover downtown Pittsburgh's public art. Our expert guides will navigate the hidden parts of downtown to showcase murals, art installations, sculptures and more. You'll also learn about the many artists and musicians who called Pittsburgh home. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a spine-tingling walking ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE

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