Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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November
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci
Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024
Jealousy, two-timing, and revenge unite the back-to-back tragedies of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Possessiveness, machismo, and rage fuel their bloody conclusions.This is the first time Pittsburgh Opera has performed this back-to-back double feature of love and hate together since 1996! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers vs. Virginia Cavaliers
Nov 9, 2024
Come cheer on the Pitt Panthers as they take on the Virginia Cavaliers at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
Nov 9, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Duo Two Ways
Nov 9, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles. First, the form known as the “TJ & Dave,” – patient, theatrical, naturalistic. Second, the “Zumpf” – fast, bold, always moving. Whether you’re simply looking for an entertaining show or you’re a dedicated improv nerd, this show will leave you thinking, “wow.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Arcade Hootenanny
Nov 9, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. Our storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by an audience suggestion, and then Pittsburgh’s best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Holidays
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
Nov 9, 2024
There it is … the Griswold family’s favorite giant screen theater! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
Bon Voyage with Bon Journey!
Nov 9, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Join the Gateway Clipper to support the Dollar Energy Fund ! READ MORE
Convention
Cameos of Caring Gala 2024
Nov 9, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
You are cordially invited at the Cameos of Caring Programs & Awards to celebrate and honor the hard work and dedication of exceptional bedside nurses from the acute care hospitals! READ MORE
Convention,
Shopping
2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer
Nov 9, 2024
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is one of the largest vintage and antiques fair. Attendees will have the chance to browse and buy unique items from our vendors’ finest selection, such as: vintage furnishings, housewares, artifacts, fashion and accessories, posters, books, comics, glassware, vinyl, lighting, ephemera and toys. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Chicago: The Musical in Concert?
Nov 9, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a sensational tale of sin, corruption, and all that jazz with a ripped-from-the-headlines story about fame and scandal, with one show-stopping song after another. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Fiddlesticks: Nature’s Soundtrack
Nov 9, 2024 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join Fiddlesticks and the Pittsburgh Symphony as they discover how composers create music inspired by nature. Hear birds soar, leaves whirl, boots splashing in puddles and sleds gliding through the snow in this fun and imaginative musical adventure! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Pre-Opera Talk
Nov 9, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ticketholders are invited to attend a Pre-Opera Talk one hour before each performance’s curtain at all Pittsburgh Opera performances at Benedum Center and Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater. Learn about the composer, the story, and some juicy details about the opera! These talks are free to all ticketholders. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Jim Gaffigan
Nov 9, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come see comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan on his Barely Alive Tour! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Sound + Image presents Essential Pittsburgh: Roger Jacoby
Nov 9, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
In conjunction with Roger Jacoby: Pittsburgh Stories at Wood Street Galleries (through January 5th), Pittsburgh Sound + Image is privileged to present Essential Pittsburgh: Roger Jacoby. This one night only screening event at the Harris Theater convenes in Pittsburgh three people important to Roger’s life: experimental filmmakers Jim Hubbard and Peggy Ahwesh, as well as Roger’s sister Susan Chainey. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Honest Work 4
Nov 9, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Honest Work presents a vibrant showcase of Black & Brown artists at PNC Park. Experience Pittsburgh's diverse talent. #ArtAtThePark READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Body Double
Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 12, 2024
Brian De Palma's 1984 erotic thriller, that critics were too quick to judge, creates an unforgettable experience which pays obvious tribute to the works of Alfred Hitchcock and yet remains completely his own stylistic vision of filmmaking. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Sound + Image presents Essential Pittsburgh: Roger Jacoby
Nov 9, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
In conjunction with Roger Jacoby: Pittsburgh Stories at Wood Street Galleries, Pittsburgh Sound + Image is privileged to present Essential Pittsburgh: Roger Jacoby for a one night only screening event at the Harris Theater. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Veterans Day Weekend at Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh
Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 11, 2024
FREE walk-in admissions for Veterans & Active Military Personnel throughout the weekend! READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Girls of Steel Robotics Workshop
Nov 9, 2024
Assemble, wire, and drive a robot with Girls of Steel! READ MORE
Music
Tucker Wetmore
Nov 9, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 pm
See Tucker Wetmore and Ashland Craft at Stage AE! READ MORE
Convention
Pittsburgh Pet Expo 2024
Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
Don’t miss out the 2024 Pittsburgh Pet Expo! Our event is the best opportunity to take part in a plethora of pet related activities such as grooming competitions, a wide variety of dog competition and trick shows, reptile exhibits, adoption opportunities, meet with vets and pet industry experts, and so much more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Basquiat - Black and White Version
Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 12, 2024
Visual artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel creates an evocative personal rendering of Jean-Michel Basquiat via a series of vignettes, tracing his turn from street kid graffiti artist to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Nov 7, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm
A tale as old as time and enchanting as can be. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
The 53rd Annual North American Association for Environmental Education Conference
Nov 6, 2024 - Nov 9, 2024
For more than five decades, the NAAEE has promoted excellence in environmental education and increasing the visibility and efficacy of the profession. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Nick Diffatte in Offbeat: A Comedy Magic Show
Nov 6, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
This 70-minute show breaks all social norms, leaving the audience feeling closer to a room full of strangers than they would have ever expected. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Tours
Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise and Tour
Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
The only way to see the city and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard a Pittsburgh river cruise! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Hobbit
Oct 23, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
In this all-ages adventure, J.R.R. Tolkien’s magical Middle Earth transitions from page to stage in spellbinding fashion. READ MORE
Community,
Family
History Center and Fort Pitt Museum: Free Admission for Kids
Oct 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum will offer free admission for kids this fall, thanks to the generous support of UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone
Sep 6, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025
Kim Bond: We Are Not Alone is curated by Steph Neary & Anastasia James and presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. This exhibition is part of a series of exhibitions in collaboration with VaultArt Studio that promotes the inclusion of artists with disabilities in contemporary art. 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
Outdoor,
Tours
Black & Ghost Tour
Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours
Best Of The Burgh Tour
Oct 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A "Best of the Burgh" guided walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh. 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
Outdoor,
Tours
Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour
Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? READ MORE
Arts + Culture
HIGHRISES: The Art and History of Classic Skyscrapers
Oct 31, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
Downtown's newest art gallery features stunning drone-scan portraits of Art Deco towers across the USA. Open to the public. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Gems of Pittsburgh Tour
Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Journey outside of Downtown with a local guide and explore the extraordinary North Side neighborhood by bicycle. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Roger Jacoby: Pittsburgh Stories
Oct 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Wood Street Galleries is pleased to present the world premiere of three newly restored experimental films by Roger Jacoby (b. New York, 1944–1985), a pivotal figure bridging the pre- and post-liberation eras of gay experimental filmmaking. READ MORE
Tours
Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour
Oct 5, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 | 5:30 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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Tours
Art & Artists Tour
Jun 1, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Venture off the beaten path with us to discover downtown Pittsburgh's public art. Our expert guides will navigate the hidden parts of downtown to showcase murals, art installations, sculptures and more. You'll also learn about the many artists and musicians who called Pittsburgh home. READ MORE
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