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