Events
Events
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October
Entertainment
Your ACT with Nonsense
Oct 5, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival: The Unholy Three (1925)
Oct 5, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Marking the first of their eight film collaborations at MGM, in the aftermath of producer Irving Thalberg’s move from Universal, Browning and Lon Chaney teamed up for this singularly unsettling adaptation of Tod Robbins’s 1917 circus novel of the same name. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival: The Gold Rush (1925)
Oct 5, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
With a special introduction by Chaplin expert Dan Kamin! Chaplin’s beloved classic follows the Little Tramp to the Klondike, where hardship and hunger inspire some of cinema’s most iconic comic moments, including the “dance of the dinner rolls.” READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart
Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
Forget everything you know about magicians pulling rabbits out of top hats. Mr. Messado brings a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Hong Kong Cinema Classics: Bullet In The Head (1990)
Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025
In 1967 Hong Kong, three carefree friends are forced into exile after a violent mistake, leading them to Vietnam’s black markets, wartime chaos, and a deadly test of loyalty and survival. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor
Rooftop Sip and Soirée: Fall Edition
Oct 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Golden hour meets golden leaves on the rooftop at Kimpton Hotel Monaco. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
The 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark
Oct 5, 2025 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebrate the start of the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season and support two great charities at the 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark – Let’s Go Pens! 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
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
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,
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,
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
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
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Cona Alma Early Happy Hour
Sep 14, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 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,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
COMP/TECH Competition & Technique Training Fall Semester
Aug 3, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Even if you have ZERO interest in competing or performing, this will help take your social dancing to the next level! READ MORE
Free event,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation
Yoga in the Square - PPG Plaza Edition!
May 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Yoga in the Square is back for the 2025 season – in a new location! Relax and unwind in PPG Plaza with our free, weekly yoga classes. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Gold Sports History Tour
Apr 13, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The perfect walking tour for sports fans! 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
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