Events
Events
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October
Community,
Free event,
PDP Events
Let's Learn Chess - Downtown Celebration
Oct 4, 2025
Celebrate Pittsburgh Chess Week with a all-day festival featuring giant chess board, pop-up lessons, live music, and open play! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes
Gatekeepers Valkyrie
Oct 4, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
IS GATEKEEPING REAL? FROM WOMEN'S POV... READ MORE
Arts + Culture
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Oct 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may be a Prime Suspect! READ MORE
Entertainment
Sketch Comedy Lab
Oct 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
See cutting edge comedy and new scripted works written by some of the city's funniest up-and-coming writers. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Panthers vs. Eagles
Oct 4, 2025
Watch the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the Boston College Eagles at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
A Taste of Ireland
Oct 4, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event
The Electric Playground: Community Day
Oct 4, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the AWAACC AND Hazelwood Local for or The Electric Playground, a free community celebration that brings together games, performances, and hands-on activities for all ages! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Hong Kong Cinema Classics: Hard Boiled (1992)
Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025
Hard Boiled is masterful action filmmaker John Woo’s last Hong Kong film before he broke into Hollywood with Hard Target (1993), Broken Arrow (1996) and Face/Off (1997). READ MORE
Entertainment
Killers of Kill Tony
Oct 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Regulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony”, the #1 live podcast in the world, bring their standup show on the road with “Killers of Kill Tony”. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music
Song Shop Concerts
Oct 4, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
You bring the snacks and Pittsburgh Opera brings the entertainment at the Bitz Opera Factory in free midday concert! READ MORE
Music
Come Swing with Me
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025
Hit the Las Vegas strip of the 1950’s, where the biggest names in show biz had sway and a well-poured martini was never far away... READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Hong Kong Cinema Classics: The Killer (1989)
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025
John Woo’s action classic stars Chow Yun-Fat as a hitman who joins forces with a cop after a tragic accident leaves a nightclub singer blind. A stylish blend of bullets, betrayal, and redemption. READ MORE
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
2025 Oktoberfest Pittsburgh
Oct 2, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
Throughout this 11-day festival, Market Square will be transformed into a Karneval and Biergarten with activities for everyone, including Feats of Strength competitions, live music, a KinderPlay family area, and more! READ MORE
Convention,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes
STEM Connect 2025
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
STEM Connect (Oct 1 - Oct 4) is a major convention bringing together students and professionals in STEM, partnered with a STEM Career Fair. Meet recruiters, explore amazing opportunities, and be a part of a vibrant STEM community! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Noises Off
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
THE FUNNIEST PLAY OF ALL TIME? YES. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Laser Family Halloween
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Beware, viewers, you’re in for a ghoulish good time with the whole family! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
At the Illusionist's Table
Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025
Candles flicker. Whisky pours. Conversation stirs. Before the night is over you will have encountered the impossible. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Hong Kong Cinema Classics: City on Fire (1987)
Sep 29, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025
Chow Yun-fat stars as an undercover cop caught between loyalty and duty in Ringo Lam’s gritty, socially charged heist thriller. One of Hong Kong cinema’s most influential films—and a direct inspiration for Reservoir Dogs—this rarely screened classic delivers raw tension, explosive action, and unforgettable performances. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The 4th Witch
Sep 25, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cinema’s The 4th Witch is told through shadow puppetry, actors in silhouette and live music (without dialogue or narration). This feature-length work inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, depicts the story of a young girl, orphaned from war, who becomes apprenticed to three witches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Under The Radar
Sep 20, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh's vibrant improv scene! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Co-Workers
Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Co-Workers takes you behind the scenes of an everyday office where anything but the usual happens! READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother
Sep 13, 2025 - Feb 14, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A comedy variety show featuring improv, characters, games, and more! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music,
Nightlife
Con Alma Late Happy Hour
Sep 12, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Entertainment
Stand-Up Laboratory
Sep 4, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. READ MORE
Entertainment
Beta Stage
Aug 30, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition
Aug 29, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presenst an exhibition that celebrates the incredible talents of CAPA alumni and faculty for its 45th Anniversary. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?
Aug 2, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City at Arcarde Comedy Theater as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Ben Schonberger: Hi-NRG
Jul 25, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for an opening reception on July 25 during our Gallery Crawl. Ben Schonberger is a Pittsburgh-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice examines the complexities of identity, power, and the archive. Through processes of appropriation and recombination, he recontextualizes found imagery to explore the intersection of personal and collective histories. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Ghost Tour
Apr 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Queen's Gambit: Chess in the Square
Oct 2, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025
Participate in Pittsburgh's Chess Week, presented by Queen's Gambit, bringing free open play chess to Mellon Square all week! READ MORE
Music
Small Change Makes A Big Impact!
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Benefitting The UPMC Mercy Burn Center READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
At the Illusionist's Table
Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Don’t miss your chance to be amongst the first Pittsburgh audiences to experience this unforgettable immersive experience. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Mar 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the Burgh in this three hour history and architecture bike ride that will take you through 3 Pittsburgh neighborhoods with an expert local guide! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Tours
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a walk with a knowledgable local guide to explore Downtown Pittsburgh's architecture, history and culture. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bike the Burgh - Beauty of the Burgh Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 | 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! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music
Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise & Tour
Oct 15, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Enjoy an Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise on the Three Rivers in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Steel City Spooky Market
Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Steel City Spooky Market awaits with thrills, chills, and eerie delights... READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Nightmare Bar - Pittsburgh
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Step into the shadows, sip on something sinister, and let the night unfold in ways both thrilling and unexpected READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Haunted Three Rivers Cruise
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Gateway Clipper for a Haunted River Cruise on the Three Rivers! READ MORE
Community,
Family
Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Set sail on a riverboat tour and celebrate the beauty of autumn along Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Con Alma Early Happy Hour
Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Michael Misko in "I Laugh in the Face of Magic"
Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Prepare to laugh 'til it hurts and question reality in the best way possible—Michael's comedy magic show is anything but ordinary. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Fleet Captains Dinner
Jul 26, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour The Gateway Clipper’s Signature Dinner Cruise & Tour READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bikes & Brews Tour
Jun 28, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Bike the Burgh tour tour packed with lots of history, facts about beer making, and beer samples from each of the places we stop at READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Mellon Lunchtime Concerts
May 11, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy live performances all week long with daily lunchtime concerts, Sunday through Saturday. Stop by Tuesday through Thursday to grab a bite from rotating food vendors! READ MORE
Tours
Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour
May 3, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:30 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
Entertainment,
Tours
Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise
Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
The only way to see the City of Pittsburgh and truly learn about her past, present and future is aboard one of the Gateway Clipper's Sightseeing Cruises. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Walk the Burgh for their cocktail tour! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for the whiskey tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour
Jan 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a sightseeing tour like no other! Hop aboard the Burgh Bus where the laughter never stops. Enjoy stunning skyline views and hilarious local comedians! READ MORE
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