Events

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Entertainment

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Jun 2, 2024 - May 31, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Tchaikovsky lushness + a concerto from “The Paganini of the Piano” READ MORE
Community,
Festival

Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival

May 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Savor the Season's Finest READ MORE
Community

Black Brilliance

May 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us on Friday, May 31, for Black Brilliance: A celebration of Black artistry! READ MORE
Festival

Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival

May 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Savor the Season’s Finest at the Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival READ MORE
Outdoor

Foraged Flavor Walk: Serviceberries

May 31, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join Venture Outdoors on a short walk around the North Shore for an urban foraging tour focusing on serviceberries. READ MORE
Tours

Sunset Dinner Cruise & Tour

May 31, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Enjoy a Sunset Dinner Cruise on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers! READ MORE
Workshops & Classes

Polish Genealogy Workshop

May 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Join nationally renowned genealogists for the History Center’s first Polish Genealogy Workshop. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes

Basic Circuitry and Soldering 101

May 31, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn to solder a basic LED circuit at Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes

Basic Circuitry and Soldering 101

May 31, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn to solder a basic LED circuit at Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center. READ MORE
Community,
Music

Nick Staples Presents Pride on the Shore 2024

May 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Featuring Natasha Bedingfield, Keke Palmer, DJ Kitty Glitter, and DJ Hannah Rad READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes

Let's Speak English!

May 31, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Let’s Speak English is a fun, relaxed discussion group where participants get a chance to practice English speaking skills with friendly neighbors READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

Furry Friends: Juried Visual Art Exhibition 2024

May 31, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
Furry Friends, the 2024 edition of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival’s annual Juried Visual Art Exhibition will celebrate the diverse ways in which animals enrich our lives, challenge our perspectives, and inspire our creativity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events

Lit Friday: Airea D. Matthews

May 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Airea D. Matthews joins LIT Friday to discuss Bread and Circus. READ MORE
Entertainment

Strictly Brandi Roberts

May 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an uproarious evening with Brandi Roberts, the comedic sensation hailing from Raleigh, NC. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Select Start Live

May 31, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
It’s happening again… Inspired by SNL, we are so proud to present: Select Start Live! Part 2. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

Forty Years Later: Revisiting the 1984 Three Rivers Arts Festival

May 31, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024
Forty years later, join us as we remember this iconic moment in Pittsburgh’s history and celebrate the legacy of the Three Rivers Arts Festival. On view from May 31 to August 25, 2024 at 707 Penn Gallery. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Festival

Pittsburgh Pride: The Opening Celebration

May 31, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featuring 30+ local artist, a headlining performances by The First Ladies of Disco, and a special opening act by the #1 Beyonce’ impersonator in the USA; Riley Knoxx! 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
Arts + Culture,
Tours

A Woman's Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh

Mar 23, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024
From pioneering investigative journalism to leading their country to Olympic gold, Western Pennsylvania women have made an immeasurable impact in America, but too often, their stories have been overlooked. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

May 30, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cruise through the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh, the Strip District, and the North Shore with our expert guides, who will show you just how beautiful this city is. You'll learn about Pittsburgh's unique history, notable residents, stunning architecture, and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family,
Nightlife,
Outdoor,
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

May 29, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us on our historical tour with a spooky twist. You'll see downtown's historic buildings all lit up at night while hearing stories of the spirits who haunt them. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

I Saw the TV Glow

May 23, 2024 - Jun 6, 2024
Come see the film at Harris Theater! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Shopping

World Square

May 31, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024
Welcoming Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership are teaming up to host World Square, a platform to celebrate, promote, and welcome our local international communities! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Once Upon a Time: The Sorcerer's Apprentice

May 31, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024
From notes to narratives READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Coffin Maker

May 29, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
WORLD PREMIERE • THIS INSTANT CLASSIC IS TO DIE FOR READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

May 29, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cruise through the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh, the Strip District, and the North Shore with our expert guides, who will show you just how beautiful this city is. You'll learn about Pittsburgh's unique history, notable residents, stunning architecture, and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Lady Day at Emerson's

May 17, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given four months before her death. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours

Comedy Bus

May 17, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024
Explore the Steel City like never before! Hop aboard and experience Pittsburgh's one and only transportainment bus. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Spotlight on the 'Burgh

May 15, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024
Experience the very best Magic, mentalism and storytelling Pittsburgh has to offer in this special. READ MORE
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor

Mellon Square Lunchtime Concert

May 13, 2024 - May 31, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Enjoy free, live music in Mellon Square! READ MORE
Free event,
Market Square,
Music,
Outdoor

Market Square Lunchtime Concert

May 13, 2024 - May 31, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Enjoy free, live music in Market Square! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

Wavy Wednesday: WHERE DID YOUR CHRIST COME FROM?

Apr 6, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024
WHERE DID YOUR CHRIST COME FROM, is the second solo exhibition of Pittsburgh-based artist, muralist, and activist, Kamara Townes, known professionally as Wavy Wednesday. READ MORE
Entertainment

Escape USS Requin!

Apr 5, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A B-25 Mitchell bomber crashed into the muddy Monongahela River while performing a routine training flight. Was it a simple mechanical error? Or was it something more sinister? Put your detective skills to the test in a brand-new experience. READ MORE

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