Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.

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May 2022

June 2022

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Entertainment,

Film & Movies,

Nightlife,

Outdoor

Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema: "Cruel Intentions"

May 21, 2022 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Get ready to relax in an intimate 32 seat theatre whilst watching your favorite movies from a downtown rooftop under the stars all summer long! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family,

Outdoor,

Workshops & Classes

Yoga for Creativity with YOGAMOTIF at Allegheny Landing

May 21, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join Alecia Dawn of YOGAMOTIF for this hour-long, all-levels class that will combine yoga, guided meditation, and a reflective drawing prompt. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Film & Movies,

Nightlife,

Outdoor

Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema: "Dracula" LATE NIGHT SPECIAL

May 21, 2022 | 11:00 pm - 1:00 am

Get ready to relax in an intimate 32 seat theatre whilst watching your favorite movies from a downtown rooftop under the stars all summer long! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Tours

Guided Tour: Medical Milestones in Pittsburgh

May 21, 2022 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn about fascinating stories of Pittsburgh history and enhance your museum experience on a Guided Tour at the Heinz History Center. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Introducing Brian Broome

May 21, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

At times heartfelt, haunting, and often hilarious, Introducing Brian Broome brings together artistic writing greats all living in the same town, mostly all friends. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live!

May 21, 2022

In this whimsical, family-friendly theatrical event, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Music

SONGS FROM THE UPROAR

May 21, 2022

An opera in one act by Missy Mazzoli with a libretto by Royce Vavrek and Mazzoli. READ MORE

Family,

Workshops & Classes

YOUTH WRITERS CAMP

May 21, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Youth Writers Camp curriculum addresses current events, including topics related to social justice, while at the same time keeping August Wilson’s literary legacy as a core objective. READ MORE

Community,

Convention

International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE) 2022

May 21, 2022 - May 29, 2022

Arts + Culture

Pop Day featuring Free Admission

May 21, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

We are celebrating an exciting new stage of innovation with a free community day! READ MORE

Entertainment

Select Start Improv Show

May 21, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Select Start goes to the prom! READ MORE

Convention

She Leads, She Learns Empower-Her Summit presented by CIBC

May 21, 2022 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Do you know a teenager who is ready to take charge? Are you a teen who is ready to empower your future self? She Leads, She Learns presented by CIBC helps high-school-aged girls discover their passions, potential and power. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Pittsburgh’s John Kane: The Life & Art of an American Workman

May 21, 2022

See the opening of this new exhibit at the Heinz History Center! READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Outdoor

Energy for Life Walkathon - Pittsburgh

May 21, 2022 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Energy for Life Walkathon (EFL) is one of 22 across the country. Through the event, you are helping to move the UMDF's mission forward for-all of those impacted by mitochondrial disease. With your participation in walking, fundraising or donating, you are part of that impact! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

PSO360: Violin Splendor with Alexi Kenney

May 21, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Black & Ghost Tour

Aug 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 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

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Happening

May 20, 2022 - Jun 2, 2022

Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Music,

Nightlife

A Man of No Importance

May 20, 2022 - May 29, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Front Porch Theatricals' first show of the 2022 Season READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Alexi Kenney Plus La mer with PSO

May 20, 2022 - May 22, 2022

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Ain't Too Proud

May 17, 2022 - May 22, 2022

Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Workshops & Classes

HIP-HOP CAMP: THE ELEMENTS OF HIP HOP DANCE

May 14, 2022 - May 28, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is thrilled to bring Hip-Hop Camp: The Elements of Hip-Hop Dance, with educator Christian “JITA” Brown. READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

May 4, 2022 - Nov 30, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join Bike the Burgh while you cruise through the streets of the financial and cultural district, explore the Strip District and check out the North Shore. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Liberty Magic: Naathan Phan in THE POLYMATH OF MAGIC

May 4, 2022 - May 29, 2022

Naathan Phan is a “polymath”: a person of wide-ranging knowledge and expertise. His diverse areas of prowess include acting, singing, vocal mimicry, writing, comedy, improvisation, music, storytelling, cocktail mixology, sartorial elegance, and all-around entertainment. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Black & Ghost Walking Tour

May 4, 2022 - Jun 30, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music

Laser Beatles at The Carnegie Science Center

May 4, 2022 - May 31, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 12:00 am

Take the epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from Please Please Me’s “Twist and Shout” to Abbey Road’s “Octopus’ Garden”. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Paola Pivi: I Want It All

Apr 22, 2022 - Aug 15, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

After abandoning her university studies in chemical nuclear engineering, Paola Pivi shifted her ambitions towards a career in contemporary art. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Festival

People We Love Art Installation

Apr 9, 2022 - Jun 5, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PEOPLE WE LOVE is an international public artwork by Kit Monkman featuring portraits of individuals looking at images of people they love. People We Love, by Kit Monkman, is having its North American debut in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. READ MORE

Tours

Best of the Burgh Tour

Jan 4, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings with Walk the Burgh READ MORE

Community,

Family

Remake Learning Days at the Carnegie Science Center

May 14, 2022 - May 21, 2022

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Black & Gold Sunset Tour

May 12, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Golden, squared—it’s our Best of the Burgh Tour around Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle during the golden hour! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Whiskey Walking Tour

May 7, 2022 - May 28, 2022 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Love whiskey? Walking? Pittsburgh? This sounds like the tour for you! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Fleet Captains Dinner

May 7, 2022 - Jun 25, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour The Gateway Clipper’s Signature Dinner Cruise & Tour READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Ireland 3D and 2D at The Carnegie Science Center

May 5, 2022 - Jun 1, 2022

Arts + Culture

Cinzia Campolese

Apr 22, 2022 - Jun 26, 2022

See Cinzia Campolese's US Premiere at Wood Street Galleries READ MORE

Tours

Captain's Dinner Cruise

Apr 2, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am

Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Join the Gateway Clipper for a great dinner, music and fabulous views of the city skyline! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Simply Devine: A Retrospective of Danny Devine

Mar 2, 2022 - Jun 12, 2022

Simply Devine: A Retrospective of Danny Devine (1982-2021) showcases thought-provoking, uplifting, joyful, and playful works created by the late Pittsburgh native. READ MORE

Tours