Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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November 2017

December 2017

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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

Community,

Family

2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Nov 4, 2017 | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Take the first step to a world without Alzheimer's. This walk benefits the Alzheimer's Association. READ MORE

Entertainment

Sound Series: SQÜRL featuring Jim Jarmusch & Carter Logan: Four Films by Man Ray

Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Warhol welcomes SQÜRL, featuring the iconic independent filmmaker and musician Jim Jarmusch and producer/composer Carter Logan. READ MORE

Community

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh Red Shoe Ball Gala

Nov 4, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The 2017 Red Shoe Ball features a Celebrate the Night in Black & White theme. Join over 400 guests in celebrating the mission and families of the Ronald McDonald House. With an elaborate silent auction and Sponsor a Family appeal, the hope is to raise $100,000 in support of the families of seriously ill children staying at the House! READ MORE

Community

Designing Project Based Learning Through Arts Integration: Performing Arts

Nov 4, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 am

In this performance-based workshop, participants will work with everyday objects and repurposed materials to engineer giant puppets inspired by movement found in the natural world in order to promote deep learning through Project Based Learning plans that span the STEM fields. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

The Marriage of Figaro

Nov 4, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most popular comic operas of all time. Filled with amusing cases of mistaken identity and romantic subterfuge, plus music by a Mozart at the height of his powers, The Marriage of Figaro has stood the test of time for centuries. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

4 x 4: Ephemeral Architectures

Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Formed by world-renowned jugglers Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala, Gandini Juggling is at the vanguard of contemporary circus, reinventing and reinvigorating juggling for the 21st Century. READ MORE

Entertainment

WordPlay at Bricolage

Nov 3, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm

With brazen honesty and creativity, actors, comedy writers, and everyday people read their own stories while our DJ spins a real-time soundtrack using anything from Brahms to Beyoncé. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Grand Opening of Arcade Comedy Theater

Nov 3, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

It's the official grand opening weekend for Arcade Comedy Theater, happening Friday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4th. They've got six shows packed with local performers and some very special guests. On top of that, their new home at 943 Liberty Ave will be ready to be filled with laughter, including a brand new downstairs performance space. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Honeck Conducts Mozart and Schubert

Nov 3, 2017 - Nov 5, 2017

Experience “the Pittsburgh Sound” with a program of Viennese classics conducted by music director Manfred Honeck! READ MORE

Shopping

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Stizzoli Spring/Summer 2018 Trunk Show

Nov 2, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Stizzoli Spring/Summer 2018 Trunk Show with Rep Lino Puccio here Nov. 2-3 READ MORE

Entertainment

Disney On Ice: Frozen

Nov 2, 2017 - Nov 5, 2017

Discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before at Disney On Ice presents Frozen! Dazzling ice skating, special effects and unforgettable music will magically transport you to wintry Arendelle. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Tough Art

Oct 30, 2017 - Jan 21, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

This annual innovative artist residency program challenges artists and audiences to rethink their ideas of interactive museum experiences in one of the toughest venues – a children’s museum. Participating artists learn how their artworks connect with visitors outside of the typical museum environment, and what it takes to create artwork that can sustain the rigors of a hands-on environment. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Destination Empathy

Oct 30, 2017 - Jan 22, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Explore empathy and kindness through animal-focused activities -- dance like a bee, enter the world of a virtual tiger, see the world through the eyes of a pigeon and more as you learn ways to respect and understand each other. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Xanadu

Oct 12, 2017 - Jan 7, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 2:00 pm

From the golden age of romantic comedies, legwarmers and Pac-Man…XANADU is a classic tale of boy meets girl – except that girl is actually Greek muse “Kira” sent from the heavens to Venice Beach, California to help struggling artist, Sonny, achieve his greatest dream – to open the first ROLLER DISCO READ MORE

Arts + Culture

On the Making of Steel Genesis: Sandra Gould Ford

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Silver Eye Center for Photography presents an exhibition LaToya Ruby Frazier at two separate locations: On the Making of Steel Genesis: Sandra Gould Ford at the August Wilson Center's BNY Mellon Gallery and The Notion of Family at Silver Eye's Penn Avenue gallery. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Bike the Burgh Tour

Jul 12, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017

Historical bike tour through various neighborhoods of the city, 3 hours long. Bring your own bike or rent. Please check daily schedule on website. READ MORE

Community,

Family

STORY TIME: Studio and Makeshop

Oct 4, 2017 - Dec 28, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for Studio and Makeshop time! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Running Tours

Sep 5, 2017 - Mar 3, 2018

Offering 5K running tours through 9 different Pittsburgh locations, Pittsburgh Running Tours is a great way to explore the city and get some exercise. READ MORE

Art of Facts - Uncovering Pittsburgh Stories Exhibition

Jul 22, 2017 - Jan 14, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Art of Facts exhibit creatively interprets the rich history of Western Pennsylvania and shares its compelling stories through the art of illustration. 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

Arts + Culture,

Community

NaNoWriMo- National Novel Writing Month

Nov 4, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017 | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

CLP- Downtown & Business will open its doors to writers participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) throughout November. Coffee and snacks will be provided to aid your inspiration. Come in just to write or meet and share your ideas with other authors. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

The Factory

Nov 4, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Visitors of all ages and abilities are invited to explore some of Andy Warhol’s signature art-making techniques in The Andy Warhol Museum's underground studio The Factory. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

52 Up Close

Nov 3, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Local illusionist Lee Terbosic has started a residency at Hotel Monaco with his intimate, modern magic show 52 Up Close. Performances run every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Live Music Saturdays at Backstage Bar

Oct 28, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

Arts + Culture

The Long Run

Oct 13, 2017 - Jan 28, 2018 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Long Run: painting out of time - is an exhibition of contemporary painting. Through cultural sampling, mathematical amalgamations, and hybridized abstraction - seven artists present a working duration that attempts to respond to the surface of things. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Macular

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm

For their upcoming group show at Wood Street Galleries, members of the Dutch art collective Macular have developed four kinetic light installations. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

The August Wilson Center presents Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self, a fine art photography exhibition by Deborah Willis, Ph.D. Through the exploration of two main themes, My Friends’ Closets and Street Views, Willis’ photos reconstruct an imagined past through images depicting its beauty, identity, and cultural memory. READ MORE

Entertainment

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Jul 8, 2017 - Jan 1, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic plated dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect! The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show performs on Saturday nights. READ MORE

Community

Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour

May 12, 2017 - Nov 11, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Haunted Pittsburgh on a spine-tingling walking tour through one of America's most haunted neighborhoods every Friday and Saturday through early November. READ MORE