Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

⚠️ As Pittsburgh begins to reopen, be sure to check with the event organizer as many events have been postponed, canceled, or moved online due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

We’re working to ensure our calendar is up-to-date. Browse Online & Virtual Events, along with in-person options, below. You can also view a list of restaurants that have reopened or are available for takeout and delivery, as well as restaurants that are now offering outdoor dining services and a list of small businesses that are open for everything from online yoga lessons to shopping via social media.

October 2019

November 2019

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Arts + Culture,

Community,

Festival

Oktoberfest - A Pittsburgh Symphony Association Fundraiser

Oct 3, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Oktoberfest fundraiser provides an exclusive inside view of member-only Teutonia Männerchor Club, featuring authentic German buffet, exclusive German beers, and bingo on October 3rd. READ MORE

Community

Self-Care 101: How to Listen to Your Body

Oct 3, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for an interactive discussion with Brooke Smokelin, Founder and Director of Chakra Activation Yoga and Creator of the Chakra Activation Deck. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Arcade Academy Improv 301/302 Class Show

Oct 3, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

It's two class shows in one! Come see our Improv 301 students demonstrate the classic longform structure The Harold, and our Improv 302 students showcase other forms they learned in their eight weeks of training with the Arcade Academy! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Sabres

Oct 3, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

at PPG Paints Arena. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

21+ Night: Heinz 57

Oct 3, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Calling all ketchup lovers! Help the Heinz History Center kick off Heinztoberfest with a special 21+ Night that’s all about Heinz. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Nightlife

Pittsburgh Fashion Week: Runway Fashion Show After Party

Oct 3, 2019 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am

The party doesn’t stop once the runway is packed away at the Wintergarden at PPG Place. Join us upstairs of Revel & Roost for the PGHFW Runway Show After Party. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Pittsburgh Fashion Week: Runway Fashion Show

Oct 3, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

PGHFW’s grand finale is the renowned Runway Fashion Show at the Wintergarden at PPG Place. This event gives local designers and models the chance to showcase their work and find their place in Pittsburgh’s fashion community. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Oct 3, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Off The Record XIX: Heaven Help Us!

Oct 3, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Off The Record XIX: Heaven Help Us!, the annual tongue-in-cheek look at the people and events in our Steel City. The musical satire spoofs Pittsburgh’s top news and newsmakers to support Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Off The Record takes the stage on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Byham Theater on Sixth Street in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Liberty Magic: Lee Terbosic in IN PLAIN SLEIGHT

Oct 2, 2019 - Nov 24, 2019

Back by popular demand, Lee Terbosic’s hit show IN PLAIN SLEIGHT returns to Liberty Magic for an encore performance. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"Boat Trip" at Wood Street Galleries

Sep 27, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

"Boat Trip" investigates recent artist projects, installations, and videos related to the fast disappearing Arctic Circle. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"A Few Good Men" at Pittsburgh Public Theater

Sep 12, 2019 - Oct 13, 2019

Set in 1986, this play introduced Aaron Sorkin’s sharp dialogue and irresistible wit to the world before he went on to create TV’s “The West Wing,” the film Steve Jobs, and, most recently, a new adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird for Broadway. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"Mutant Media" at SPACE

Aug 23, 2019 - Nov 11, 2019

An exhibition of American artists working within the DIY aesthetic at SPACE gallery. 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,

Tours

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour

Jul 18, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Daily Downtown walking tour: Come join and explore the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh! Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Tours

Walk the Burgh Tour

Jun 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical 2-hour walking tours through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Bike the Burgh Tour

Apr 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical city bike tour through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE

Market Square,

Shopping

Market Square Farmers Market

Jul 11, 2019 - Oct 31, 2019 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Downtown’s showcase Farmers Market will be celebrating its 15th season with fresh produce and goods from local vendors while providing the Downtown community with a unique and convenient shopping experience that enlivened the city. READ MORE