Events

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Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Shostakovich’s Final Symphony

Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
Written in 1971 when Shostakovich’s health was declining, the final symphony by this profoundly private composer is a reflection on his life and career: intensely personal, enigmatic, and somewhat surreal, with inexplicable quotes from music by Rossini, Glinka and Wagner alongside references to his own music from his younger years. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

House Team Hot Spot

Jan 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1

Jan 31, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Select Start Improv Show

Jan 31, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In 2023 Select Start Stole the Show… now, down to only (Ocean’s) eight players, there’s something missing from this heist crew… so now we’re planning to Steal The Talent. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Mood for Love: An Evening with Catherine Kolos

Jan 31, 2025
How do you fall in love? What happens when you fall out of it? And when life has other plans - how do you put yourself back together? READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

My Sister’s Lipstick

Jan 30, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
This is an intimate play about how isolation affects self-expression and the active choice to continue living. READ MORE
Community

Pittsburgh 2050 Comprehensive Plan Launch

Jan 30, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The City of Pittsburgh is hosting an open house where residents and stakeholders can connect, be informed, and share their dreams for the future of the city. There will be some food, interactive storytelling/engagement stations, information sharing, and more! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

TWO FRIENDS PRESENTS HEATWAVE: THE TOUR

Jan 29, 2025
See Two Friends LIVE at Stage AE! READ MORE
Workshops & Classes

Speakers Series: Oren Etzioni

Jan 29, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A pioneer in artificial intelligence, Etzioni was founding CEO of Allen Institute for AI, one of the most respected AI research institutes, partnering with Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen. The first student to major in computer science at Harvard, his TrueMedia.org fights disinformation by developing technology to identify deepfakes and altered images. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Workshops & Classes

Creative Conversations — Tiger Talks with Life of Pi

Jan 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Trust Arts Education for a pre-show chat on Wednesday nights with members from the company (schedule permitting) hosted by local theatre professionals to learn insights into the show you can’t find in your playbill. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Life of Pi

Jan 28, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
A theatrical event unlike anything else! READ MORE
Convention

2025 College Fair

Jan 28, 2025 - Jan 29, 2025
Representatives from schools across the country come together to present their educational options and encourage students and attendees to join their institutions. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Music

Silkroad Ensemble: Percussion All-Stars

Jan 27, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
An evening of musical storytelling through the exchange of rhythm, pulse, and melody from different musical traditions around the world! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Silkroad Ensemble: Percussion All-Stars

Jan 27, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
All-star percussionists of Silkroad present an evening of musical storytelling through the exchange of rhythm, pulse, and melody from different musical traditions around the world. The program features virtuoso performances showcasing each artist’s mastery, cultural heritage, and unique artistry, with a focus on both traditional works and their own original compositions. READ MORE
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Princess and Prince Skate

Jan 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
With a touch of pixie dust and some fairy tale magic, the UPMC Rink at PPG Place will transport young families to a magical kingdom where fairy tales come alive. Fairy tale princesses, inspired by much beloved films and legendary stories, will skate and glide alongside families and friends. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Present Laughter

Jan 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Lucky Draw

Jan 26, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents “Lucky Draw” an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! Each show, Arcade Academy students and team members drop their names into box at the start of the night. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Steel City Horror Show

Jan 26, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The monthly Steel City Horror Show returns for another evening of scares and surprises! What will the mystery movie be this time? There's only one way to find out: Be there for the Steel City Horror Show! READ MORE
Convention,
Entertainment

Champion Events- 2025 Pittsburgh Competition

Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
Cheerleading teams will showcase their talent and hard work in Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Hot Metal Happy Hour: Forged Bottle Openers

Jan 25, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forge your own bottle opener at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

One Piece

Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
It is time for an epic array of music full of action and emotion! Immerse yourself in the magic of a full orchestra as it performs One Piece’s iconic music live on stage, while the greatest moments from the anime come to life on screen in perfect sync. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Armida

Jan 25, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
All’s fair in love and war. To prevent the capture of Jerusalem by the knights of the First Crusade, The Prince of Darkness has sent the enchantress Armida into the world to seduce the Christian heroes and turn them from their duty. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

2025 Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala

Jan 25, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lunar New Year is the most important holiday celebrated by many international communities around the world. This year, the Pittsburgh Chinese Culture Center (PCCC) is once again partnering with the Pittsburgh Playhouse to present the annual Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala, celebrating the Year of the Snake. READ MORE
Entertainment

U.S. Border Patrol PBR Pittsburgh Presented by Ariat

Jan 25, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
It's Bull Time! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Wonder Workshops: Game Changers

Jan 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Learn about board game design and the players’ place in it! From the rules to the design of the board itself, families will get to experience creating their own game that they can enjoy again and again even after the workshop is over. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Beta Stage

Jan 25, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BETA STAGE IS BACK! Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Well Known Strangers

Jan 25, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don’t miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Knights of the Arcade : Epic D&D Adventure

Jan 25, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh’s longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests and led by their maniacal dungeon master. Where they’re going, who they fight, and if they ultimately succeed is decided upon live dice that are rolled and projected on the theater wall. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours

Comedy Bus Tour

Jan 25, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Get ready for a sightseeing tour like no other! Hop aboard the Burgh Bus where the laughter never stops. Enjoy stunning skyline views and hilarious local comedians! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event

Band Together Autism Open Mic at The Warhol

Jan 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop in and showcase your talents! Register to attend this fun event and sign up to wow the audience. Original music, covers, poetry, and spoken word are all welcome. Instruments, drums, keyboard, and mic will be provided. READ MORE
Convention

2025 World of Wheels Custom Car Show

Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
You don’t want to miss the 64th Annual World of Wheels, an amazing gathering place for car enthusiasts to enjoy a full weekend of everything custom cars. Buy your tickets now! READ MORE
Convention

2025 Pittsburgh Travel Showcase

Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
AAA members and non-members are invited to the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase! Attendees will get the chance to meet one-on-one with travel representatives from all ends of the travel industry, including national and international exhibitors. READ MORE
Entertainment

U.S. Border Patrol PBR Pittsburgh Presented by Ariat

Jan 24, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
It's Bull Time! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

House Team Hot Spot

Jan 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

House Team Hot Spot

Jan 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1

Jan 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. READ MORE
Convention

2025 Pittsburgh Travel Showcase

Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
AAA members and non-members are invited to the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase! Attendees will get the chance to meet one-on-one with travel representatives from all ends of the travel industry, including national and international exhibitors. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Tim Murray is Witches

Jan 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Hot off its sold-out and award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Tim Murray is WITCHES is a mix of stand-up and original comedy songs about Tim's favorite pop culture WITCHES! Murray is like a gay Bo Burnham, but painted green and doing drag! READ MORE
Community

Backstage/Onstage January 2025

Jan 23, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The same week as the presidential inauguration, we meet to talk about civility in not only politics but also daily life. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Sketch Lab Report Vol. 1

Jan 23, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Next to Nothing

Jan 23, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A group of farmers organizes a protest at the house of an MP, the dead body of a local farmer is found... and a gripping social drama set in modern-day rural Poland ensues presenting a realistic and intriguing look at a microcosm of human relations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Journey to Utopia

Jan 23, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
A comfortable family leaves Norway to join a Danish community committed to reducing the contribution of individuals to climate change READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Robin & Me: My Little Spark of Madness

Jan 22, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
An autobiographical play that follows Dave Droxler as he becomes multiple characters and whimsically relives hilarious and difficult life moments, including the times when his father dropped the ball and Robin stepped in to get him through. READ MORE
Community

Pour Me Another - Food Trends of 2025

Jan 22, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready to taste some this year's hot trends at the first Pour Me Another of 2025! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention

The 35th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance

Jan 22, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
The 35th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance invites the dance sector to celebrate and examine the tenacity of Black dance and Black art.  While magnifying their accomplishments, this conference and festival will also gather our community to plan how we continue to be culture bearers and luminaries in the dance field.   READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Luzzu

Jan 22, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A man risks everything to provide for his wife and newborn son by entering Malta's black-market fishing industry. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Flowers of Ukraine

Jan 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A strong, independent and anarchist woman full of humor sets out to protect her piece of land against all odds. Her struggle becomes even more existential with the attack on Ukraine, never giving up and bringing to the viewers sense of hope. READ MORE
Community,
Film & Movies

Library Lounge: Movie Matinee – The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Jan 21, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown for a movie screening! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: The Animal Kingdom

Jan 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
In a world hit by a wave of mutations that are gradually transforming some humans into animals, François does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Duty of Care - The Climate Trials

Jan 21, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The inspirational behind-the-scenes account of the court cases against oil giant Shell and the Dutch government to tackle climate change. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Afire

Jan 20, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A group of friends are in a holiday home by the Baltic Sea where emotions run high as the parched forest around them catches fire READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Journey to Utopia

Jan 20, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A comfortable family leaves Norway to join a Danish community committed to reducing the contribution of individuals to climate change. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Short Form Jelly with Select Start

Jan 19, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a short form improv jam open to all performers! Join them on stage for a night of improv games. Performers can sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Duty of Care - The Climate Trials

Jan 19, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The inspirational behind-the-scenes account of the court cases against oil giant Shell and the Dutch government to tackle climate change. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Luzzu

Jan 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A man risks everything to provide for his wife and newborn son by entering Malta's black-market fishing industry. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Paw Patrol LIVE! "A Mighty Adventure"

Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025
Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure! READ MORE
Entertainment

Becky Robinson: Members Only Tour

Jan 18, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Becky Robinson is an LA-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star that has gone from viral sensation to a sold-out theater act. READ MORE
Community,
Film & Movies

Library Lounge: Throwback Cinema – Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Jan 18, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown for a fun movie screening of movies at least 20 years old. READ MORE
Convention

Piratesfest 2025

Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fans don’t want to miss the Piratefest 2025 an event designed to celebrate all things Pirates baseball. Join us and engage in unique experiences, interactive games, opportunities to meet with Pirates players, surprises, and so much more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Century Cycle Poetry Slam

Jan 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In honor of the late August Wilson, 10 Pittsburgh writers will compete in a 4-round poetry slam for a chance to win $1000 and a slot on AWAACC’s “Poetry Unplugged” event in April. READ MORE
Community

Locomotion Weekend

Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
All aboard for the holiday season’s family fun finale! It’s a building-wide extravaganza for all train enthusiasts! See a rail yard full of guest train displays owned and operated by model train enthusiasts. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Century Cycle Poetry Slam

Jan 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
In honor of the late August Wilson, 10 Pittsburgh writers will compete in a 4-round poetry slam for a chance to win $1000 and a slot on AWAACC’s “Poetry Unplugged” event in April! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Meet the Ice Sisters

Jan 18, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Let it go and beat the winter blues at Carnegie Science Center! Join them for a magical event as the Ice Sisters visit the Science Center for an unforgettable Meet & Greet! Your little ones can share warm hugs and snap photos with the iconic duo. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Feathers or Glamour + Rewilding

Jan 18, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Two films! REWILDING asks what if we brought back big carnivores throughout Europe, gave them vast areas to reproduce, and rediscovered the past landscapes? FEATHERS OR GLAMOUR explores a unique Estonian's town love of chickens. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Next to Nothing

Jan 18, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
A group of farmers organizes a protest at the house of an MP, the dead body of a local farmer is found... and a gripping social drama set in modern-day rural Poland ensues presenting a realistic and intriguing look at a microcosm of human relations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Afire

Jan 18, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A group of friends are in a holiday home by the Baltic Sea where emotions run high as the parched forest around them catches fire READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Under the Radar: Independent Pittsburgh Improv

Jan 18, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade’s stage for a once in a lifetime lineup! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Dinner with the Nolens

Jan 18, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Comedy is what’s on the menu! Veteran improvisers Kristy and Jethro Nolen, along with their special “Dinner” guests, craft original scenes and invent memorable characters from your suggestions in their long-form show, Dinner with the Nolens. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Kevin’s Garage

Jan 18, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
“Our Town” meets “Parks and Recreation”! Veteran improv team Kevin’s Garage guides you on a tour of a zany fictional town, its people, and their passions, culminating in a riotous town hall meeting — all inspired by your suggestions. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story

Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife

Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise

Jan 17, 2025
Silverstein, Thursday, Arm's Length, Split Chain LIVE at Stage AE! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody

Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025
Rising pianist Janice Carissa brings this spectacular concerto to life in her PSO debut. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth rounds out this program of unabashedly lyrical, romantic music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Shane Gillis

Jan 17, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come see comedian Shane Gillis perform live at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

House Team Hot Spot

Jan 17, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Frankly Scarlett

Jan 17, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Frankly Scarlett presents a fun and interactive night of improv with an amazing cast of women! Check out this mix of short-form games and long-form scenes, featuring the cast of Frankly Scarlett alongside special guests from around Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: Feathers or Glamour + Rewilding

Jan 17, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Two films! REWILDING asks what if we brought back big carnivores throughout Europe, gave them vast areas to reproduce, and rediscovered the past landscapes? FEATHERS OR GLAMOUR explores a unique Estonian's town love of chickens. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

European Union Film Festival: The Animal Kingdom

Jan 17, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
In a world hit by a wave of mutations that are gradually transforming some humans into animals, François does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Cat Kid Comic Club

Jan 16, 2025 - Jan 17, 2025
This hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander - the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL! READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife

Intermission

Jan 16, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Take an “intermission” from work and join the party. Tour the galleries, and enjoy the closing reception of DJ Big Phill’s “Collections in Black” exhibition in conjunction with live music featuring Cam Chambers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Got Rights?

Jan 16, 2025 | 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? – a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Malpaso Dance Company

Jan 15, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought-after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group

Jan 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group for a lively book discussion on In the Pines: A Lynching, a Lie, a Reckoning, by Grace Elizabeth Hale. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Kraken

Jan 14, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on Seattle Kraken! READ MORE
Community

Real Men, Real Talk

Jan 14, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for an empowering conversation on Black men’s mental health and wellness. Let’s talk, heal, and grow together! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Debussy’s La Mer

Jan 12, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sibelius’ music evokes the myths and movement of deep waters while the PSO premiere of Sigfúsdóttir’s Oceans whirls with atmospheric flow. In another debut, soloist Vadim Gluzman plays Prokofiev with “one of the most beautiful [sounds] in the world” (Diapason—Paris). READ MORE
Workshops & Classes

Returning to the Source: An Evening with Justin Emeka

Jan 12, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Following his acclaimed productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Harlem, Sweat, and Two Trains Running, Justin Emeka concludes his tenure as the Public’s Resident Director with an inspiring evening about his journey from stage director to filmmaker. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Lightning

Jan 12, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on Tampa Bay Lightning! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers

Jan 12, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Well Known Strangers as they host the Pittsburgh Improv Jam, a now-monthly jam presented at the Arcade Comedy Theater and open to all performers! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Cookbook Club

Jan 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown for a new cookbook club with the Library! At select CLP Locations, we will talk cookbooks, share stories and cultures, and explore all things culinary. This month’s theme is Leftovers READ MORE
Convention

2025 RV Show

Jan 11, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025
The Pittsburgh RV Show will feature everything new in the RV industry! Get the chance to browse hundreds of models, see the latest technology, and even buy the one that suits your needs. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes

Act 48: Historical Image Analysis Workshop

Jan 11, 2025 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join the Learning Team for a primary source deep dive using historical image analysis strategies. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: The Wages of Fear (1953)

Jan 11, 2025 - Jan 16, 2025
In a squalid South American oil town, four desperate men sign on for a suicide mission to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over a treacherous mountain route. The result is one of the greatest thrillers ever committed to celluloid! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Senators

Jan 11, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Ottawa Senators! READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation

Training Kickoff Run

Jan 11, 2025 | 6:00 am - 11:00 am
Join PR3 on January 11 at Market Square for an event that's more than just a run – it's the beginning of your race journey and a celebration of Pittsburgh’s running and walking community. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Arcade Hootenanny

Jan 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story. Featuring a special guest! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Jim Jefferies

Jan 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Comedian/Actor/Writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: The Wages of Fear (1953)

Jan 11, 2025 - Jan 16, 2025
In a squalid South American oil town, four desperate men sign on for a suicide mission to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over a treacherous mountain route. The result is one of the greatest thrillers ever committed to celluloid! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Debussy’s La Mer

Jan 10, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Sibelius’ music evokes the myths and movement of deep waters while the PSO premiere of Sigfúsdóttir’s Oceans whirls with atmospheric flow. In another debut, soloist Vadim Gluzman plays Prokofiev with “one of the most beautiful [sounds] in the world” (Diapason—Paris). READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: Talk To Her (2002)

Jan 10, 2025 - Jan 14, 2025
From Pedro Almodóvar, director of the Academy-Award winning All About My Mother (Best Foreign Language Film, 2000), TALK TO HER is the surprising and quietly moving story of the spoken and unspoken bonds that unite the lives and loves of two couples. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: All About My Mother (1999)

Jan 10, 2025 - Jan 16, 2025
This Oscar-winning melodrama, one of Pedro Almodóvar's most beloved films, provides a dizzying, moving exploration of the meaning of motherhood. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

House Team Hot Spot

Jan 10, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

The Latchkey Kids

Jan 10, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Latchkey Kids return for the season premiere of their award-winning improv show. Join the middle children of improv as they spin comedy gold from old public access videos and dollar-bin VHS trash! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

International Art House Classics: Harakiri (1962) 35mm

Jan 9, 2025 - Jan 15, 2025
An unparalleled, exquisite exploration of honor amidst corruption when a lone samurai wishes to commit the ultimate fatal rite. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Oilers

Jan 9, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Edmonton Oilers! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Three Rivers Readers Book Club

Jan 8, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Three Rivers Readers is designed to explore the role Pittsburgh plays in our collective literary culture. We will explore numerous genres from a variety of writers. Memoirs, plays, poetry, photobooks and novels are all part of this group. The main thread is Pittsburgh. This month we will be discussing Sidle Creek Stories by Jolene Mcilwain. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Francis Menotti in Sisyphus & Siri

Jan 8, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
Darkly funny and mind-boggling, a play swallowed by a magic show— Sisyphus and Siri follows the whimsical journey of magician and creator Francis Menotti as he comically and mysteriously comes to terms with his inevitable demise while presenting his (supposedly) final performance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story

Jan 8, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
From inventing beach punk to influencing the grunge and hair metal movements, Redd Kross have maintained the highest level of musical integrity, originality and quality for over forty years. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Workshops & Classes

Creative Conversations — Funny Girl

Jan 8, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Trust Arts Education for a pre-show chat on Wednesday nights with members from the company (schedule permitting) hosted by local theatre professionals to learn insights into the show you can’t find in your playbill. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Funny Girl

Jan 7, 2025 - Jan 12, 2025
Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang! READ MORE
Community,
Film & Movies

Library Lounge: Movie Matinee – Back to Black

Jan 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Downtown Pittsburgh for a movie screening of Back to Black! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets

Jan 7, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Jan 5, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024-2025 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story

Jan 5, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
From inventing beach punk to influencing the grunge and hair metal movements, Redd Kross have maintained the highest level of musical integrity, originality and quality for over forty years. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Your ACT

Jan 5, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 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
Sports + Recreation

New Year Free Salsa Day!

Jan 4, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Start the new year with a brand new hobby! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours

Arts & Artists Tour

Jan 4, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Journey off the beaten path with us and discover hidden art that is tucked away in Downtown nooks, crannies, and alleys. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story

Jan 4, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
From inventing beach punk to influencing the grunge and hair metal movements, Redd Kross have maintained the highest level of musical integrity, originality and quality for over forty years. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Mario Williams Nosedive Tour

Jan 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for a night of country, folk, and rock performed by Mario Williams as part of the Mario Williams Nosedive Tour - a rising star you won’t want to miss! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?

Jan 4, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Level Up Stand Up

Jan 4, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Get ready to laugh like never before at Arcade Comedy Theater’s electrifying Level Up Stand-Up showcase! With headliner Dom Grayer! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

House Team Hot Spot

Jan 3, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE

Drunken Auction

Jan 2, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
See something you like at Bridge-Tahn Holiday Pop-Up? TAKE IT HOME! Must be in person, pay cash, and take it home from event. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

All We Imagine As Light

Dec 20, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025
Crafted with visual poetry and emotional empathy, this 2024 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner from director Payal Kapadia shines a light on three nurses as they negotiate love and life in the teeming Mumbai metropolis. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Luis Carreon in La Bestia

Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Beneath Luis Carreon's suave and debonair exterior lies La Bestia (The Beast)–a magician of unparalleled skill with a mischievous sense of humor. In his one-man show, Luis combines his jaw-dropping magical skills, his Latin heritage, and off-the-wall comedy to share his real-life experiences, poking fun at stereotypes, cultural differences, and himself. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays

22nd Annual Gingerbread Display

Nov 23, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025
The City of Pittsburgh's annual Gingerbread House Competition returns for the 22nd year! The people of Pittsburgh, surrounding Allegheny County communities, and beyond are invited to see the dazzling array of edible houses on display this holiday season! 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

Jan 2, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Bike the Burgh - Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Jan 1, 2025 - 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! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Best of the Burgh Tour

Jan 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
Explore the heart of Downtown by foot! READ MORE
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours

Comedy Bus Tour

Jan 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a sightseeing tour like no other! Hop aboard the Burgh Bus where the laughter never stops. Enjoy stunning skyline views and hilarious local comedians! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Beers in the Burgh Tour

Jan 5, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
Stroll through one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of Pittsburgh and learn all about the history of beer making in Pittsburgh and Western PA! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

Jan 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Come downtown for our whiskey tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region! 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

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