Events

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Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Well Known Strangers

Dec 28, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don’t miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Select Start Live

Dec 28, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It’s the last weekend of the year and Select Start is going all out. Inspired by SNL, we proudly present: Select Start Live! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays

Gut Yontif: A Patchwork Holiday Experience

Dec 28, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Heinz History Center’s Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hannukah with a one-night only, participatory experience that blends art and tradition. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

R&B Ladies Nite Out - Bobby Brown

Dec 28, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
In an exciting update, R&B icon Ginuwine has been added to the lineup and will host a special VIP Meet & Greet experience following the concert. READ MORE
Family,
Tours

Princess Holiday Ball Cruise & Tour

Dec 28, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We invite all little princesses to celebrate the New Year aboard our Princess Holiday Ball! All your favorite Princesses will be on board to ring in 2025 with fun games, dancing and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Candy Mountain (1987)

Dec 28, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The criminally under-seen rock ’n’ roll road movie from Robert Frank and longtime collaborator Rudy Wurlitzer sees Kevin O’Connor as a down-on-his-luck musician looking to strike it rich by locating elusive guitar-maker Elmore Silk. READ MORE
Community,
Holidays

Saturday in the Square – The Season Send-Off

Dec 28, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for a festive farewell to Aurora on Saturday, December 28th, with a day full of holiday cheer and entertainment! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Earnest Cole: Lost and Found

Dec 27, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Through his own writings and photography, this documentary chronicles the life of Ernest Cole, one of the first Black freelance photographers in South Africa who used his lens to capture the raw and harsh realities of Black life under apartheid. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

All We Imagine As Light

Dec 20, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025
Crafted with visual poetry and emotional empathy, this 2024 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner from director Payal Kapadia shines a light on three nurses as they negotiate love and life in the teeming Mumbai metropolis. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Luis Carreon in La Bestia

Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Beneath Luis Carreon's suave and debonair exterior lies La Bestia (The Beast)–a magician of unparalleled skill with a mischievous sense of humor. In his one-man show, Luis combines his jaw-dropping magical skills, his Latin heritage, and off-the-wall comedy to share his real-life experiences, poking fun at stereotypes, cultural differences, and himself. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays

22nd Annual Gingerbread Display

Nov 23, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025
The City of Pittsburgh's annual Gingerbread House Competition returns for the 22nd year! The people of Pittsburgh, surrounding Allegheny County communities, and beyond are invited to see the dazzling array of edible houses on display this holiday season! 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
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations! 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

Black & Gold Sports History Tour

Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
The perfect tour for sports fans! 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
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

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