Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

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August 2019

September 2019

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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

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs Memphis 901 FC

Aug 3, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds continue on their quest of a USL Championship. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Downtown 5k Tour

Aug 3, 2019 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

North Shore 5k Tour

Aug 3, 2019 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Artillery and Artificers

Aug 3, 2019 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Witness how artillerists at historic Fort Pitt prepared for cannon firings to defend the Point in the 18th century during special living history programming at the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Youth Author Series: Jasmine Warga

Aug 3, 2019 | 3:00 am - 4:30 am

Join City of Asylum for a reading with author Jasmine Warga who will present her newly released middle grade novel, Other Words For Home. Her reading will be followed by Q&A conversation. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

HOW Workshop: Chinese Calligraphy

Aug 3, 2019 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Squonk Opera

Aug 3, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Pittsburgh premiere of Squonk Opera’s newest show Hand to Hand, will go ahead this Saturday evening, August 3. READ MORE

Convention

Replay FX

Aug 1, 2019 - Aug 4, 2019 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Replay FX showcases the largest arcade in the world! READ MORE

Entertainment

'Burgh Blues Cruise

Jul 31, 2019 - Aug 28, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This cruise features the best in Pittsburgh foods, great beer specials, and the beautiful sights of “dahntahn!” And we have none other than Pittsburgh’s own Joe Gruschecky on board playing all his classics in a solo performance. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Once

Jul 30, 2019 - Aug 4, 2019

The Tony Award winner for Best Musical! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"Fine Print" at 707 Penn Gallery

Jul 26, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

What makes screenprinting cool or important? You’ll find the answers here in this exhibit. The works are unified through the medium itself – one that is vast in its potential function, aesthetic sensibility, and messaging. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Gina Apostol

Jul 23, 2019 - Aug 23, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join City of Asylum for a reading and conversation with PEN/Open Book Award winner Gina Apostol! Featuring her new novel, Insurrecto, one of Publishers’ Weekly’s Best Books of 2018. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Spamilton: An American Parody

May 16, 2019 - Aug 15, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Don’t miss this “convulsively funny” (NY Times) parody from the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Tours

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour

Jul 18, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Daily Downtown walking tour: Come join and explore the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh! Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Liberty Magic: Mark Toland in MIND READER

Jun 26, 2019 - Aug 4, 2019

Over the course of 75 minutes, Mark will dazzle you with psychological illusions and mysteries of the mind. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Tours

Walk the Burgh Tour

Jun 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical 2-hour walking tours through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Elemental Fiber

May 17, 2019 - Aug 18, 2019 | 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

California fiber artist Kathy Nida creates fabric narratives by translating her dreams into artworks. Through the six of her colorful quilts exhibiting in Elemental Fiber, Nida explores public issues such as women’s rights, climate change, and other social topics through art. This exhibit is opened daily through midnight and is also free to the public. READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Bike the Burgh Tour

Apr 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical city bike tour through various neighborhoods of the city 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

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Live Music Saturdays at Backstage Bar

Jul 6, 2019 - Aug 24, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Come to the Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar to take advantage of our full bar and dinner menu as you enjoy the free, live music every Friday/Saturday from 5pm-7:30pm! READ MORE

Family,

Market Square

Saturday KidsPlay

Jun 8, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

KidsPlay provides free interactive and educational programming for children in Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Market Square,

Shopping

Night Market

May 18, 2019 - Oct 26, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Night Markets bring an awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival to Downtown, featuring Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors. Clothing, furniture, candles, food, drinks, and more are exhibited in this weekly series. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Yoga in Allegheny Commons Park

May 18, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh for free yoga READ MORE

Entertainment,

Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Walking Tour

May 18, 2019 - Nov 10, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Haunted Pittsburgh is the curator of Pittsburgh's nightmares and all things that go bump in the night. Join us for a spine-tingling ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE

Entertainment