Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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Music

The Fab Four - USA Meets the Beatles!

Oct 12, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Film & Movies

Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask

Oct 12, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join the August Wilson African American Culture Center for a special screening of the documentary film *Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask*. READ MORE

Entertainment

R&B Ladies Nite Out w/ BOBBY BROWN Concert & Bus Ride - Youngstown

Oct 12, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Community Empowerment Association presents The Bad Boyz of R&B - Ladies Nite Out e concert starring Grammy Award Winner BOBBY BROWN co-starring JAGGED EDGE & JON B at Heinz Hall for The Performing Arts in Pittsburgh, PA and leave the driving to us!! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Charleston Battery

Oct 12, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they take on Charleston Battery! READ MORE

Entertainment

Arcade Hootenanny

Oct 12, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. Our storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by an audience suggestion, and then Pittsburgh’s best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Pitt Panthers vs. Cal Bears

Oct 12, 2024

The Pitt Panthers take on the Cal Bears in 2024 NCAA Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pickleball Clinic

Oct 12, 2024 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join Coaches Ryan and Ethan for an intro clinic for Pickleball where all levels are welcome! Learn the basics, rules, and tips of the game then play in a friendly round robin tournament. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Music

DISPATCH – AMPlifying Democracy

Oct 12, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Dispatch is partnering with Calling All Crows to promote the AMPlifying Democracy campaign, which leverages the power of music to inspire, activate, and boost civic engagement during this critical election year. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Music

Community Day at the New Hazlett Theater

Oct 12, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, creativity, and community! Meet our resident companies, Front Porch Theatricals, Kente Arts Alliance, Prime Stage Theatre, and Texture Contemporary Ballet, and take part in free, hands-on activities led by the talented artists of our Community Supported Arts (CSA) Series. READ MORE

Convention,

Sports + Recreation

RV Fall Show 2024

Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024

You don’t want to miss the RV Fall Super Sale, the event where you can browse and buy the latest RV models and technologies, all under one roof. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Fall Dance Concert

Oct 9, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024

The Conservatory Dance Company presents a concert featuring works by Jimmy Gamonet de los Heros, Roni Koresh, Juel Lane, and Kevin and Marcel Wilson. READ MORE

Festival

2024 Oktoberfest Pittsburgh

Oct 3, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024

Throughout this 11-day festival, Market Square will be transformed into a Karneval and Biergarten with activities for everyone, including Feats of Strength competitions, live music, a KinderPlay family area, and more! READ MORE

Entertainment

Miguel Muñoz in What is Magic for You?

Oct 2, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024

Miguel Muñoz, World Champion of Magic brings us an intimate and magical show where the surprise, the impossible, the poetry and the absurd will be present at all times. READ MORE

Entertainment

Sh!tFaced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing

Oct 2, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024

The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is coming to the Greer Cabaret Theater with their version of Much Ado About Nothing. READ MORE

Community,

Family

History Center and Fort Pitt Museum: Free Admission for Kids

Oct 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum will offer free admission for kids this fall, thanks to the generous support of UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Evil Dead The Musical

Sep 27, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 1:00 pm

This hilarious show takes all the elements of the cult classic films The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness and combines them into one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. 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

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Tours

Best Of The Burgh Tour

Oct 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

A "Best of the Burgh" guided walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Community,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Aug 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

This tour is perfect if you are new to the city and you would like to see the most interesting spots of Pittsburgh. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise you that you will still find out unknown historical facts! READ MORE

Family,

Tours

Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise & Tour

Oct 12, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Celebrate the beauty of autumn on the Three Rivers of Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Tours

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

Oct 5, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Embark on a whiskey history tour through Downtown! READ MORE

Tours

Art & Artists Tour

Oct 5, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Journey off the beaten path and discover hidden art that is tucked away in our downtown nooks, crannies, and alleys! READ MORE

Tours

Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour

Oct 5, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Come aboard our Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour for a fabulous dinner, music and dancing and fabulous views of the city skyline! Bring a date, a group of friends, or the whole family and just have fun out on the water in Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Tours

Haunted Three Rivers Cruise & Tour

Oct 1, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join the Gateway Clipper on the Haunted Three Rivers cruise, where the rivers come alive with tales of ghosts & mysteries that will send shivers down your spine. Step aboard a Haunted Riverboat…where history and mystery converge on the dark three rivers of Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Art & Artists Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Venture off the beaten path with us to discover downtown Pittsburgh's public art. Our expert guides will navigate the hidden parts of downtown to showcase murals, art installations, sculptures and more. You'll also learn about the many artists and musicians who called Pittsburgh home. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours