Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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November 2017

December 2017

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Community,

Festival

TasteBuds

Nov 8, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Tastebuds is a unique tasting event that features talented chefs from around the Greater Pittsburgh area serving signature dishes, while showing the power and positivity of friendship. READ MORE

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

Luncheon with Ambassador Thomas Pickering

Nov 8, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Join the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh for a luncheon with Ambassador Thomas Pickering at the Duquesne Club. READ MORE

Community

Second Wednesday Meditation Group

Nov 8, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just a beginner, join the CLP-Downtown for a meditation practice session. Each session features an audio guided meditation followed by silent meditation. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family

Tiny Tots - The Music in George’s Head

Nov 8, 2017 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a symphonic reading of The Music in George’s Head: George Gershwin Creates Rhapsody in Blue by Suzanne Slade with illustrations by Stacy Innerst. The orchestra will perform this well-known music portraying George Gershwin’s creative process as the book is read aloud and the gorgeous illustrations are projected above the stage. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans

Nov 8, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am

The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans featuring Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Hop Into History: Heinz’s Kitchen

Nov 8, 2017 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join the Heinz History Center in our kitchen to make recipes inspired by Heinz food! Hop into a fun exploration of the past as we play and explore together in this hands-on session designed for 2 – 5-year-olds and their caregivers. READ MORE

Community

Pittsburgh 2025

Nov 8, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

With innovation and technology rapidly influencing Pittsburgh's trajectory, what will the city look like in 2025? READ MORE

Community

Racial Justice Awards Luncheon

Nov 8, 2017 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Each year, the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh pauses to honor remarkable women, men, youth, and organizations who have demonstrated a significant commitment to addressing issues of racial justice, equity, and inclusion throughout greater Pittsburgh communities. 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,

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

The Factory

Nov 7, 2017 - Dec 29, 2017 | 1:30 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

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

Community

Job Help with PA CareerLink

Jun 5, 2017 - Dec 20, 2017 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday come to the Downtown & Business Branch for help finding and applying to jobs. Get one-on-one help to create and updating a resume. Practice interview techniques, and learn how to grow your career. READ MORE