Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.

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August

August 2024

September 2024

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Music,

Outdoor

PRIMUS and Coheed and Cambria

Aug 8, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Featuring Fishbone READ MORE

Community,

Free event

Library Lounge: Gaming

Aug 8, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Come join us for an afternoon full of board games! We have a large game collection on site, and you are also welcome to bring your own. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Sports + Recreation

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 8, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the San Diego Padres at PNC Park! READ MORE

Outdoor

BIPOC Paddle – Downtown Pop-up

Aug 8, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do you identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color)? Are you interested in beginner-friendly guided kayak trips and spending time in nature? Join other BIPOC individuals on one or all of the paddles in this series. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Powell & Pressburger: Black Narcissus (1947)

Aug 8, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

A darkly grand film that won Oscars for Alfred Junge's art direction and Jack Cardiff's cinematography, Black Narcissus is one of the greatest achievements by two of cinema’s true visionaries. READ MORE

Convention

2024 Carbon Management Research Project Review Meeting

Aug 5, 2024 - Aug 9, 2024

This meeting offers attendees the opportunity to delve into the knowledge and insights accumulated through over 150 research and development (R&D) projects sponsored by the Department of Energy. READ MORE

Film & Movies

Last Summer

Jul 26, 2024 - Aug 8, 2024

One of the world’s most consistently provocative filmmakers for nearly 50 years, Catherine Breillat proves with her incendiary, compelling new drama that she is not through toying with viewers’ comfort levels. 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

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

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

Convention

2024 Carbon Management Research Project Review Meeting

Aug 5, 2024 - Aug 9, 2024

A mixture of plenary, multi-topic breakout, and interactive poster sessions will be used to share research results and provide opportunities for discussion and collaboration on the subject research efforts, both domestic and international. READ MORE

Community,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Aug 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 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. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise you that you will still find out unknown historical facts! 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

Henok Negash in Meant to Be

Aug 7, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Many understand magic to be the art of mystery, but mystery does not stand alone; it comes with a qualifier. Is magic real? Let’s find out… READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Young Frankenstein

Jul 19, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024

?From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, THE PRODUCERS, comes this monster new musical comedy. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Nightlife,

Outdoor,

Tours

Whiskey Walking Tour

May 30, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

If you love whiskey, walking and history, this is the tour for you! Our expert guide will share Pittsburgh's whiskey history as you walk through our historic downtown. You'll start and end the tour with a generous whiskey sample, too. READ MORE

Free event,

Market Square,

Outdoor,

Shopping

Market Square Farmers Market

May 16, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The 20th season of the rain-or-shine market offers regionally grown produce, organic products, and small-batch foods from a variety of vendors each week, serving Downtown’s workers, residents, visitors, and more. READ MORE