Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

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October

October 2024

November 2024

Show Me Events

Music

Jelly Roll

Oct 5, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Beautifully Broken Tour READ MORE

Shopping

Boden Liquidation Sale

Oct 5, 2024

Boden Liquidation Sale is a must-attend event for those interested in browsing and buying from our amazing collections. READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Free event

AWCommunity Day

Oct 5, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This free family-friendly event features local vendors, artisans, performers, and themed community building activations at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Gems of Pittsburgh Tour

Oct 5, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

This tour is designed for first-time visitors as well as those who are already familiar with Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Tours

Black & Gold Tour

Oct 5, 2024

Hop aboard and see the Steel City like never before on this one-of-a-kind, tailgate style tour… only in THE BURGH! READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Running Club Rally - The Community Run

Oct 5, 2024

Join P3R for a morning of running, networking, and community at the Running Club Rally - The Community Run! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Negativland Documentary and Live Performance

Oct 5, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Delight in a screening of STAND BY FOR FAILURE: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT NEGATIVLAND directed by Ryan Worsley. After, experience a live performance by Negativland in WE CAN REALLY FEEL LIKE WE’RE HERE, accompanied by SUE-C’s unique and immersive visuals. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

TOSCA

Oct 5, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Puccini’s whirlwind political thriller packs high romance, dark motives, love, betrayal, murder, and intrigue all into a plot that unfolds over only 24 hours. See why Tosca is one of the most powerful operas ever written. READ MORE

Entertainment

Uniqu' Arts: GodSis! The Stage Play

Oct 5, 2024

BLACK WOMEN OWNING PERMISSION TO FEEL, HEAL, AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER. Get ready for a night of heart to heart connections and life-altering consciousness as six African American women whose deep bond has earned them the title of "god sisters”, meet up for their annual godSis! sleepover with their godmother/mentor. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Heritage Kitchen: Yugoslav Food

Oct 5, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the History Center for a taste of Yugoslav food traditions and immerse yourself in our region’s culinary culture! READ MORE

Entertainment

Irony City

Oct 5, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. READ MORE

Entertainment

The Porch Party

Oct 5, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An informal and intimate evening of song, laughter, and real human connection for all ages. READ MORE

Entertainment

Level Up Stand Up

Oct 5, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Each month, see a new lineup of some of Pittsburgh’s best comics alongside up-and-coming and touring guests. BYOB or grab a drink from our bar, and get ready for a fun and affordable night of comedy in the Cultural District. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

The Forest Hills

Oct 4, 2024 - Oct 8, 2024

Rico, played by the enigmatic Chiko Mendez, longs to be understood and is tormented by a series of visions after a head injury in the Catskill Mountains. Also starring Edward Furlong and Shelley Duvall. 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,

Tours

A Woman's Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh

Mar 23, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024

From pioneering investigative journalism to leading their country to Olympic gold, Western Pennsylvania women have made an immeasurable impact in America, but too often, their stories have been overlooked. 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

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