Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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January 2020
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
Entertainment
The Book of Merman
Jan 30, 2020 - Mar 8, 2020
Two Mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of Ethel Merman and hilarity ensues in this new musical comedy. READ MORE
Community
Beyond Big Data: AI/ML Summit
Jan 30, 2020 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Now in its 5th iteration, Beyond Big Data: AI/ML Summit is a unique opportunity for managers on every level to learn more about the opportunities of these technologies while connecting with others in the industry. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Sixth Grade Schooltime - Ellis Island: The Dream of America
Jan 29, 2020 - Jan 30, 2020 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Recount the experiences of seven historical immigrants who came to the United States through Ellis Island in this multimedia work incorporating actors, music, images, and texts from the Ellis Island Oral History Project. READ MORE
Community
Downtown Mobility Plan Public Workshop: Issues & Opportunities
Jan 29, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for the first public workshop to guide the development of a comprehensive Mobility Plan for the Downtown neighborhood and Central Business District. READ MORE
Entertainment
Dancing With The Stars: Live!
Jan 29, 2020 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
with Special Guest Star Kate Flannery READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Staciawa Abbott
Jan 28, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free live music at Backstage Bar READ MORE
Family
Winter Art Camp
Jan 28, 2020 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Calling all friends age 7-9 come explore the day away with art! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Surround with Alia Musica
Jan 27, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Immerse yourself in the sound-world of a harp sextet. In Surround, a landmark piece from Pittsburgh new music composer Federico Garcia-De Castro, six harps encircle the audience creating a concert experience like no other. READ MORE
Family
Music Mondays
Jan 27, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Celebrate your love of music at the Science Center! Select your favorite instrument or sing along to childhood favorites such as “Wheels on the Bus.” This event is free with general admission. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Downtown 5k Tour
Jan 26, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
North Shore 5k Tour
Jan 26, 2020 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Pittsburgh Songwriters in the Round
Jan 26, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
It all begins with a song. In this acoustic, Nashville-style round, four songwriters will take turns sharing their original songs and the stories behind how they were written. Presented in cooperation with the Pittsburgh, PA Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Gauguin from the National Gallery, London
Jan 26, 2020 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CineLife Entertainment® and More2Screen present a brand-new 60-minute documentary about the life and work of Paul Gauguin narrated by actor Dominic West (The Wire, The Affair, Colette). This will be followed by a 30-minute private view of the National Gallery exhibition The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Gauguin Portraits, while it is currently on display in London. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
My First Ballet Class 2020
Jan 26, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Discover ballet for the first time! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
George Frideric Handel's ALCINA
Jan 25, 2020 - Feb 2, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Alcina is a baroque masterpiece by George Frideric Handel. The title character, Alcina, is a malicious sorceress who lives on an enchanted island with her sister Morgana. She uses her magic spells to trick men into falling in love with her. But once she tires of them, she turns them into animals or inanimate objects. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
North Shore 5k Tour
Jan 25, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Long Strange Trip: The Untold Story of the Grateful Dead
Jan 25, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The 30-year odyssey of the Grateful Dead was the most unlikely success story in rock ’n’ roll history. Famously averse to publicity and seemingly incapable of recording radio-friendly hits, they flouted music-industry convention by giving their live music away to a global network of tape traders and becoming the highest-grossing concert act in America through word of mouth alone. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp
Jan 25, 2020 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
On Saturday, Jan. 25, one week before pro football's biggest game, the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center will host its eighth annual NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp. READ MORE
Nightlife
Liberty Magic: Jon Tai in MAGIC, MIND READING AND MYSTERY
Jan 25, 2020 - Feb 15, 2020
Jon Tai is a performing artist with an eclectic background. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
PiratesFest at PNC Park
Jan 25, 2020 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
PiratesFest will feature activities for the entire family throughout PNC Park. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Beethoven's "Fidelio"
Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
"Of all my spiritual children, this is the one that cost me the worst birth pangs," said Beethoven of his only opera “Fidelio.” READ MORE
Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District
Jan 24, 2020 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a free, quarterly, multi-venue showcase of downtown’s dynamic art and entertainment scene. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Science After Hours: Breaking Bad
Jan 24, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gather your friends for an adults-only night at Carnegie Science Center. The museum is reopened after 5 pm for a themed party with adults 21 and older. With no kids around, expect deeper science content, riskier experiments, and more! READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife
Longturn Presents: Reverie w/ Jozif
Jan 24, 2020 | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Reverie is a new event series curated by Brendan Barstow and CJ Cooper as an opportunity to explore the melodic side of dance music. Soul-stirring, evocative productions are blended to keep the dance floor moving and the mind musing. Hosted in the beautiful and newly renovated 3rd floor of Market Street Grocery, this event will feature immersive lighting and decor designed by Roxy Oglesby to create an atmosphere of airiness replete with a view of the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Misplaced Fortunes
Jan 24, 2020 - Mar 13, 2020
Misplaced Fortunes navigates a literal and metaphoric treasure hunt through three centuries of history, legends, and lies. Ross Mantle's sly, playful, and sometimes surreal photographs and texts connect the buried paths between General Braddock's lost colonial paychest, America’s unquestioned obsession with progress, and Manifest Destiny. READ MORE
Convention
2020 World of Wheels Custom Car Show
Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
You cannot miss the World of Wheels Custom Car Show, the gathering place for car enthusiasts to enjoy a full weekend of everything custom cars! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Shopping
Night Market
Jan 24, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Shop local vendors and makers in this special Winter Night Market, a stop on the Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
PG&H Maker's Match
Jan 23, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Masterful handmade products meet local beer. PG&H paired four makers with four of Pittsburgh’s best breweries. Come see and taste their work. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
George DeLancey Quartet
Jan 22, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an evening of jazz with the George DeLancey Quartet celebrating the release of their second album “Paradise!” READ MORE
Community
Culture in Innovation Event
Jan 22, 2020 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
What role does culture play in innovation success? In this keynote, former banking executive and fintech expert Scarlett Sieber will address the foundational role culture plays in successfully implementing innovation at your institution. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Open Squash Tournament
Jan 22, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
The Pittsburgh Open, one of the Top 10 pro squash tournaments in the U.S., bounces back into town this week featuring five of the top 16 players in the world. Events are free for spectators to attend. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
The Alexander Peck Trio
Jan 21, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Alexander Peck Trio performs jazz standards and originals ranging in styles from swing to samba, funk to bossa nova merging past, present and future. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Latinx & Proud! Series: Carlos Andrés Gómez
Jan 21, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for a reading celebrating the work of Latinx literary voices. This installment of the Latinx & Proud! Reading Series will feature Carlos Andrés Gómez, Diannely Antigua, Juno Nascimento, and Rosa Iris Alvarez. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Craft Beer School: Logyard Brewing
Jan 21, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Logyard Brewing was founded in Kane, PA in 2018, and is focused on quality craft beer and hyper-local™ PA Wilds ingredients. Tickets for this series are available by subscription only. For more information on availability, please call 412-456-1390. READ MORE
Community
Networking Improv(e)d
Jan 21, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Impactful Improv for a new take on a classic networking event. READ MORE
Community
USPS Recruitment Event
Jan 21, 2020 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ever thought about a career with the United Postal Service? Join PA Career Link for a hiring event to learn more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Art of Translation Series: Sara Khalili
Jan 20, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us as we celebrate acclaimed Persian translator Sara Khalili as we kick off the new season of our Art of Translation Series. Sara will read and discuss her latest translation Moon Brow by Shahriar Mandanipour. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 20, 2020 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
On MLK Day, we remember the contributions Dr. King and so many others made to the Civil Rights Movement and contemplate all the ways we can make change in our own community READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Downtown 5k Tour
Jan 19, 2020 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Birthday Celebration for Mac Miller
Jan 19, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fans come together to celebrate the birthday and life of Mac Miller with music by DJ Spillz. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Free Association Reading Series
Jan 19, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for the season return of intimate readings with exceptional writers co-curated by Pat Hart and Marc Nieson of the Free Association Reading Series. READ MORE
Family
Lunar New Year Celebration
Jan 19, 2020 | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
In ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on the Lunar New Year. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Downtown 5k Tour
Jan 18, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
North Shore 5k Tour
Jan 18, 2020 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Sensory Friendly Morning Workshop for Teens and Young Adults
Jan 18, 2020 | 1:00 am - 11:00 am
Join The Warhol for an inclusive workshop for teens and young adults (ages 13-24) with sensory sensitivity needs. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Nightlife
The Dark Side of Oz
Jan 18, 2020 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
An iconic pairing of film, Floyd, and fantasy: Experience the ultimate movie-music mash-up like never before. Dark Side of Oz melds the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz with the 1973 Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon, producing a sight and sound spectacle that takes to another world. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Drinking Partners Present: A Night of EPIC Comedy
Jan 18, 2020 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The popular stand-up comedy showcase hosted by The Drinking Partners, Ed Bailey and Day Bracey. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Gamma Ray: Variety Show!
Jan 18, 2020 | 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Beta Stage Presents... READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Coding Carnival
Jan 18, 2020 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn basic coding principles, experience a taste of Brazilian carnival culture, and have fun at this all-ages event in museumlab's tech lab! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Boléro!
Jan 17, 2020 - Jan 19, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
It begins softly. A single snare drum. Then, a flute. Gradually, each instrument of the Pittsburgh Symphony joins in. One after the other. Until Ravel’s “Bolero” reaches one of the greatest climaxes in all of music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Friday Night Fun: Celebrate Heinz
Jan 17, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kids in 3rd through 8th grades can enjoy a Heinz-inspired night of art, cooking, and salesmanship at the Heinz History Center! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Poetry Unplugged
Jan 17, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The fourth annual Poetry Unplugged is a night of spoken word and music featuring artists from around the country using the life and work of Martin Luther King as inspiration. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Matewan – 4K Restoration, Featuring a Q&A with Will Oldham and 90.5 WESA’s Bill O’Driscoll
Jan 17, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
At The Rangos, Oldham will introduce the new 4K restoration of the 1987 historic drama Matewan. In the film, a labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining company. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Jerome &: A Comedic Variety Show
Jan 17, 2020 | 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join Jerome Fitzgerald (Alex O’Jerome, JFLE, Justin & Jerome Experience, Bubble Boy: The Musical) as he takes over Arcade Comedy Theater with a comedy show that brings together improv, stand-up, and a live podcast! (He means a variety show, but he wanted us to share the specifics of that variety is comedy related and as a result relevant to your interests.) READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedy Royale
Jan 17, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A knock-down, drag-out improv competition READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Steez Promo Presents Slander
Jan 16, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring American DJ duo, Slander READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Music
Discovery & Drinks: "Why Beethoven, Why?"
Jan 16, 2020 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
An evening of surprising discoveries from artists who broke the mold READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
History Explorers: City of Bridges
Jan 15, 2020 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Kids ages 5-8 can explore the history and engineering of some of Pittsburgh’s most famous landmarks, bridges at the Heinz History Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Entertainment
Conversation with Xandria Phillips
Jan 15, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us in our intimate Word Cellar for a conversation and Q & A with Xandria Phillips, award-winning writer and artist. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Sequentia (France) - Charms, Riddles, and Elegies of the Medieval Northlands
Jan 14, 2020 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm
For this intense new program, legendary vocalist and harper Benjamin Bagby will be joined by his Sequentia colleagues Norbert Rodenkirchen, Hanna Marti and Stef Conner for a program of riddles, charms, and elegies of their medieval ancestors, the Anglo-Saxons and the Germanic tribes of the European Northlands. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
The Tubby Daniels Band
Jan 14, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free live music at Backstage Bar READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Kickback: Exposing the Global Corporate Bribery Network
Jan 14, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an evening of reading and discussion with David Montero! READ MORE
Community
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: Winter 2020
Jan 13, 2020 - Jan 19, 2020
Discover or re-discover your favorite new Pittsburgh restaurant during Pittsburgh's most delicious time of the year. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
"Cléo from 5 to 7" at the Harris Theater
Jan 12, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Agnès Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer (Corinne Marchand) set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Editorial Masterclass with [PANK]'s Jessica Fischoff
Jan 12, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join Jessica Fischoff of [PANK] for a Master Class on Publishing! Learn all about publishing your writing in literary journals and presses! Space is limited, but open to all community members of all levels. Bring your own writing supplies. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh RV Show
Jan 11, 2020 - Jan 19, 2020 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The longest-running Indoor RV Show in the country! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Public Art Run: Downtown
Jan 11, 2020 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Come explore the murals and other public art found in historic downtown Pittsburgh. Runners will get the chance to learn about the many pieces of public art in downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
The End of Quantum Reality
Jan 11, 2020 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Screenings at the Rangos Giant Cinema at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Creating Patterns of Pride with Batik
Jan 11, 2020 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us to explore how patterns exist across cultures and how you can bring your own, as well as your students’, cultural identity into original pattern designs. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Soundscapes Workshop
Jan 11, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Using a variety of digital tools, you will work collectively to create an original immersive art piece focused in the interplay between sound and space. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Sewing Studio: Scarf Exploration
Jan 11, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For grades 9-12. Stay warm this winter with scarves you made yourself. Using a variety of techniques and materials, you will make 3 -4 unique scarves. All tools and materials are supplied. This is a beginner's level class. READ MORE
Tours
Guided Tour: Women Forging the Way
Jan 11, 2020 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Travel back through time to explore the ever evolving role of women in Western Pennsylvania. READ MORE
Tours
Guided Tour: A Tradition of Innovation
Jan 11, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Discover the story of Pittsburgh’s past and future in this guided tour of the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibit. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
the smallest show in town
Jan 11, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
“The Smallest Show with the Biggest Heart” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Arcade Hootenanny!
Jan 11, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade's Monthly Storytelling & Improv Show READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Bits of Progress
Jan 11, 2020 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A Comedy Journey with Julia and Sean READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Jim Gaffigan
Jan 10, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Jim Gaffigan, with his stand-up routines, has been in the comedy circle since 1991. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
JFLE SF Sketchfest 2020 Preview Show
Jan 10, 2020 | 10:00 pm - 1:00 am
JFLE (Jerome & Jesse LE) is a sketch comedy duo that combines delightful absurdity with dark whimsy and musical skill. Special Pittsburgh Preview show before they head to SF Sketchfest 2020. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
WWE Presents NXT Live!
Jan 10, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WWE NXT features the next generation of Superstars battling to make an impact READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Out of Order: Stand-Up Show
Jan 10, 2020 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Hosted by Ossia Dwyer! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Revelation: A Conversation on Andy Warhol and Religion
Jan 9, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This conversation between Erika Doss, professor of American studies at the University of Notre Dame, and Paula Kane, professor of religious studies at the University of Pittsburgh, considers what religion meant to Warhol, how his religious beliefs shaped and directed his art, and why religion “matters” in the history of American modernism. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Meet the Master Artists
Jan 9, 2020 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy meeting the artists featured in the History Center’s art exhibition, Master Visual Artists VII: Preserving the Legacy, in partnership with the Master Visual Artists Project READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Lucky Draw!
Jan 9, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A night of random improv encounters! READ MORE
Community
Are There Limits to Free Speech?
Jan 8, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for a panel discussion at the Heinz History Center to discuss free speech. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Elvis: That's the Way It Is - Birthday Screening for the King
Jan 8, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
See the incomparable Elvis Presley in one of his best concert films on what would have been his 85th birthday. Do the Jailhouse Rock over to The Rangos to experience Elvis: That’s the Way It Is on their hunka hunka GIANT screen! READ MORE
Family
Hop Into History: City of Champions
Jan 8, 2020 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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
January JUICE
Jan 8, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
JUICE is a monthly public happy hour organized by Ad2 Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Advertising Federation. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Thomas Wendt Quartet
Jan 7, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free live music at Backstage Bar READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
French Conversation Group
Jan 6, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Do you want to maintain or perfect your French? Do you like lively conversation? READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Downtown 5k Tour
Jan 4, 2020 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
North Shore 5k Tour
Jan 4, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Les Misérables – The Staged Concert
Jan 4, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Playing at the Rangos Giant Cinema, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular sold-out staged concert version of the musical phenomenon Les Misérables is an absolute must-see! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
"Midnight Family" at the Harris Theater
Jan 3, 2020 - Jan 9, 2020
Director Luke Lorentzen takes care to place the Ochoas’ struggle within a larger ecosystem of civil failure, subsistence-level scavenging, and endemic corruption. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
LGBTQBert: Improv Jam
Jan 3, 2020 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
An improv comedy jam for queer performers to be enjoyed by all. READ MORE
Community
Downtown Development Public Meeting: 611 William Penn Place
Jan 3, 2020 | 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Regular meetings allow community groups to give feedback at an early stage of the City’s development review process. Any Downtown resident, business, property owner, or other type of stakeholder is welcomed to attend. READ MORE
Family
MessFest 2020
Jan 1, 2020
Are you looking for holiday events to ring in the New Year? Carnegie Science Center is your New Year's Day destination for messy science! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
New Year's Eve Secret Speakeasy: Roaring 2020s by Seth Neustein
Dec 31, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 3:00 am
New Year's Eve ring in the Roaring 2020s in style. Join us for a once in a lifetime Secret Speakeasy® - Roaring 2020s: New Year's Eve Great American Speakeasy® presented by Seth Neustein. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Jesus Christ Superstar
Dec 31, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. READ MORE
Entertainment
JazzLive: New Year's Eve Celebration featuring Roger Humphries' Big Band
Dec 31, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020 | 9:00 pm - 12:30 am
Roger Humphries’ Big Band celebrates the New Year with incredible jazz music for JazzLive’s 15th anniversary. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Liberty Magic: Robert Ramirez is THE MUSICAL THEATER MAGICIAN
Nov 27, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
Robert Ramirez is wearing tap shoes… and playing the piano…and singing while playing a ukulele. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
17th Annual Gingerbread House Display & Competition
Nov 22, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020
New home, same tradition! READ MORE
Community,
Family
Spirit of Giving from Around the World Exhibit
Nov 22, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020
Daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Trumpet to the Tulips
Nov 15, 2019 - Mar 15, 2020
On display at SPACE Gallery READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Oscar Nominated Short Films 2020: Live Action
Jan 31, 2020 - Feb 13, 2020
The best of short films in Live Action, Documentary, and Animation, all nominated for Oscars! The 92nd Academy Awards take place on Sunday, Febubary 9, 2020 READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Oscar Nominated Short Films 2020: Animation
Jan 31, 2020 - Feb 13, 2020
The best of short films in Live Action, Documentary, and Animation, all nominated for Oscars! The 92nd Academy Awards take place on Sunday, Febubary 9, 2020 READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 25, 2020
Take an enlightening journey through 5,000 years! SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the ?ve millennia of traditional Chinese culture. READ MORE
Convention
Pittsburgh Travel Showcase
Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
Find your next adventure at the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase! READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
Max Motive World of Wheels
Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
Hot Rods, Customs, Motorcycles and more return with Max Motive's World of Wheels presented by NAPA. READ MORE
Community,
Market Square
Cool Down for Warmth
Jan 23, 2020 - Jan 24, 2020 | 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Help your neighbors in need stay warm this winter! In the dead of winter, a house will be constructed using ice blocks in downtown Pittsburgh in Market Square. The goal of the campaign is to build awareness for the many families who will go without heat during these winter months, while attempting to raise money for utility assistance grants. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Cirque Du Soleil presents OVO
Jan 23, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
Take a tour through the mysterious, microscopic wold of OVO READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Little Shop of Horrors
Jan 23, 2020 - Feb 23, 2020
"A MILESTONE IN AMERICAN MUSICAL COMEDY." - The Washington Post READ MORE
Community,
Market Square
Bowls for Warmth
Jan 23, 2020 - Jan 24, 2020 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
During the 2020 Cool Down for Warmth event, Dollar Energy Fund is hosting a Bowls for Warmth Soup Tasting to benefit families in need of utility assistance. Local restaurants will participate in a soup challenge, serving cups of soup to the lunchtime crowd in Market Square. Attendees get to sample three soups from their choice of over a dozen participating vendors, and vote for their favorite! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
"Color Out of Space"
Jan 22, 2020 - Jan 30, 2020
The Gardner family has traded city life for the country after they inherit a rural family estate located near Arkham, Massachusetts. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies
The Wizard of Oz
Jan 18, 2020 - Jan 19, 2020
See the 1939 classic that has captivated families and dazzled movie-lovers for decades – on the Rangos GIANT screen! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Desolation Center
Jan 18, 2020 - Jan 22, 2020
Desolation Center is the previously untold story of a series of Reagan-era guerrilla music and art performance happenings in Southern California that are recognized to have paved the way for Burning Man, Lollapalooza, and Coachella, collective experiences that have become crucial parts of alternative culture in the 21st century. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Nick Jr. Live!
Jan 17, 2020 - Jan 19, 2020
You’re invited to sing, dance, clap, cheer and move to the music with your friends from Bubble Guppies, PAW Patrol, Dora The Explorer, Shimmer and Shine, Blue’s Clues and You, Blaze and the Monster Machines and Top Wing in an unforgettable musical spectacular! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
An Elephant In the Garden
Jan 17, 2020 - Jan 18, 2020
1945. Dresden, Germany. Two children and their mother flee falling bombs during World War II. They aren’t alone, though. An adorable elephant from the zoo named Marlene becomes an unlikely family member. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Jan 17, 2020 - Jan 23, 2020
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound reveals the hidden power of sound in cinema – and the unsung heroes whose creative breakthroughs have impacted the most beloved, classic films. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Sarah Reich
Jan 16, 2020 - Jan 18, 2020
Sarah Reich has emerged as one of the new leaders in the art form of tap dance. READ MORE
Family
Locomotion Weekend
Jan 11, 2020 - Jan 12, 2020 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
All aboard for a weekend of locomotive fun! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Varda by Agnès
Jan 10, 2020 - Jan 16, 2020
The final film from the late, beloved Agnès Varda is a characteristically playful, profound, and personal summation of the director’s own brilliant career. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Liberty Magic: Derek Hughes in BAG OF TRICKS
Jan 8, 2020 - Feb 16, 2020
Quintessential funny man Derek Hughes has been lauded by audiences and critics alike, with the New York Times calling him “thoroughly entertaining.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
Jan 5, 2020 - Jan 6, 2020
Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based of your favorite book series. READ MORE
Family,
Tours
Holiday Lights Tour
Nov 24, 2019 - Jan 12, 2020 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Holiday Lights Downtown Walking Tour READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
A Very Merry Pittsburgh
Nov 16, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
Relive holiday memories and make new ones with your family at the Heinz History Center’s new exhibition, A Very Merry Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Crafting Conversations: A Call and Response to Our Changing Climate through Art
Sep 1, 2019 - Jan 15, 2020 | 6:00 am - 12:00 am
Curated by Katy DeMent and Ann Rosenthal, the exhibiting artworks are organized thematically, addressing issues related to climate change through craft, while posing literal questions for the public to ponder. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
A National Aviary Bus Tour: Winter Raptor Excursion
Jan 29, 2020 - Feb 5, 2020
Bring your binoculars and join National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill on a wintry driving excursion to count raptors along a prescribed route in western Pennsylvania! READ MORE
Family
Laser-Cut Valentine’s Day Cards
Jan 18, 2020 - Feb 8, 2020 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Design and create your very own laser-cut Valentine’s Day cards in BNY Mellon Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh’s digital makerspace. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop. READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife
Live Music at Andys Bar
Jan 17, 2020 - Jan 31, 2020
Enjoy songs from the great American songbook, celebrate the legacy of Pittsburgh jazz and experience eclectic world music and fresh musical surprises. READ MORE
Community
Dry January Happy Hour Pop-Up
Jan 15, 2020 - Jan 31, 2020 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Are you sober or "sober curious"? Becoming a "mindful drinker"? On a diet for your New Year resolution? Taking a break from drinking after the holidays? Interested in trying new craft beverages? Come hang out after hours at the chillest new coffee shop in Downtown Pittsburgh - just a few minutes' walk away from Market Square. READ MORE
Family
Munchkin Mondays
Jan 6, 2020 - Jan 27, 2020 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Give your kids a head start with science! READ MORE
Community
Renovation Open House
Jan 4, 2020 - Jan 25, 2020 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Curious about the upcoming renovation Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Downtown location? Pop into our Open House and speak with our staff about the new space, and our plans for service while we are temporarily closed. READ MORE
Entertainment
Live Music at NOLA
Jan 3, 2020 - Jan 31, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Enjoy live music at NOLA on the square every Friday and Saturday. READ MORE
Community
Renovation Open House
Jan 2, 2020 - Jan 30, 2020 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Curious about the upcoming renovation Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Downtown location? Pop into our Open House and speak with our staff about the new space, and our plans for service while we are temporarily closed. READ MORE
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