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Community,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Propel Schools Foundation's Trick or Trot (5K & Fun Run)

Oct 31, 2021 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Propel Schools Foundation will be hosting their Trick or Trot on Sunday, October 31, 2021! READ MORE
Music

In This Moment and Black Veil Brides at Stage AE

Oct 31, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh presents: “Ask the Experts”

Oct 31, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
In honor of Family History Month (October) and International Jewish Genealogy Month (the Hebrew month of Cheshvan), the Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh is hosting “Ask The Experts.” READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

TJ the DJ at the Rivers Casino

Oct 30, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Market Square,
Nightlife

Monsters Ball at Roost

Oct 30, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021 | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
You Are Invited To Attend The Livest Halloween Costume Party In The City! We Are Transforming ROOST Into A MONSTER’S BALL Halloween Costume Party! Dress Up In Your Scariest, Sexiest, Or Funniest Halloween Costume, And Vibe To The Best Music All Night! READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

Jim Donovan & The Sun King Warriors

Oct 30, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Nightlife

Penn Society Annual Halloween Party

Oct 30, 2021 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Dress your best for a chance to win $250 for best costume READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Diamond Horseshoe Dinner

Oct 30, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Spend a magical evening with Pittsburgh Opera to celebrate the opening of the season and The Return to Magic! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Nightlife,
Outdoor

Downtown Halloween Night Market & Cocktail Crawl

Oct 30, 2021
Make your way Downtown to visit the last Night Market of the season in Market Square, and then visit 15 Downtown bars and restaurants to try spooky, fall flavored cocktails! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Tours

Halloween Fun on the Gateway Clipper

Oct 30, 2021 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Enjoy a kids costume party with frightfully friendly characters, fun prizes, dancing and more! READ MORE
Music

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at Stage AE

Oct 30, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Multiverse: Sketch Comedy Show presented by Arcade Comedy

Oct 30, 2021
This show features original sketch comedy that will chill you to the funny bone. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Latchkey Kids: Primetime Halloween Special presented by Arcade Comedy

Oct 30, 2021
The Latchkey Kids are here with their first show inside Arcade Comedy Theater, and wouldn’t you know it, it’s a Primetime Halloween Special! READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation

Pitt vs. Miami

Oct 30, 2021
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Community,
Family,
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Hartford Athletic

Oct 30, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New Jersey Devils

Oct 30, 2021
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Outdoor,
Tours

Hardest Working River Tour

Oct 30, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
Join Rivers of Steel for a journey up the Monongahela River on the Explorer riverboat. Once known as the “Hardest Working River in the World,” the Mon, as it’s known to locals, was responsible for much of Pittsburgh’s early commercial and industrial success, even centuries before it earned that moniker. READ MORE
Music

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute

Oct 29, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 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
Music,
Nightlife

1985 at the Rivers Casino

Oct 29, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

Lit Fridays with Jewelle Gomez

Oct 29, 2021
Lit Fridays is a literary-focused, virtual salon presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. This month's conversation features playwright, novelist, and poet Jewelle Gomez. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

28 Online Shows Later: A Halloween Variety Show presented by Arcade Comedy

Oct 29, 2021
Improv team Select Start will crawl from their coffins to bring you sketchy stories to tell in the dark this Ha-Ha-Halloween. READ MORE
Music

Tchaikovsky's Fiery "Little Russian"

Oct 29, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
Tchaikovsky's Fiery "Little Russian" featuring Kirill Karabits and Micah Wilkinson. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Halloween Flash Day Tattoos

Oct 29, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Halloween-themed tattoos READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Espolon Halloween Party at Five Iron Pittsburgh

Oct 29, 2021 - Nov 30, -0001 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come to Five Iron Golf for a night of BOOS, BREWS and BIRDIES! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pure Barre Soft Opening / Member VIP Party

Oct 29, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Celebrate the opening of Pure Barre and join them for an opening party! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Circles: going in

Oct 28, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CIRCLES is a full-length dance work celebrating #BlackGirlMagic. Layering dance, visual arts, and a live original score, the work presents snapshots of popular culture through Choreographer Staycee Pearl’s lens as a Black woman. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

The Band's Visit

Oct 28, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
In this joyously offbeat story, set in a town that’s way off the beaten path, a band of musicians arrive lost, out of the blue. READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

DJ Rambo at the Rivers Casino

Oct 28, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
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Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife

Summer at the Square Block Party

Oct 28, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us in Mellon Square for the “Summer at the Square” block party! Enjoy live music, larger-than-life games, and food and drink specials provided by Talia! READ MORE
Music

Jordan Davis at Stage AE

Oct 28, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Music

Keller Williams' Grateful Grass featuring Love Canon

Oct 28, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Keller’s Grateful Grass delivers anything-but-traditional bluegrass versions of Grateful Dead favorites. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events

Creating Make Joyful Noize Presented by The Black Transformative Arts Network

Oct 28, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Make A Joyful Noize explores the affirming and unifying experiences that uplift the human spirit — the redemptive power of self-love, happiness and the transformative potential of expressions of pleasure and joy in the face of oppression. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Calgary Flames

Oct 28, 2021
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Arts + Culture

Pittsburgh Speakers Series - John Bolton

Oct 27, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us for the 19th Season of the Pittsburg Speakers Series presented by the University of Pittsburgh - seven powerful and memorable evenings guaranteed to enlighten and inspire as we present some of the world's most celebrated and influential personalities of our time. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

Duquesne University's History Forum "The BIG 100 Year Old Lie"

Oct 27, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
2021 History ForumSince the late 1960s, the Department of History has hosted the History Forum, attracting national and international scholars to address topics of current as well as historical and academic interest. READ MORE
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

Virtual Professional Development: Using Digital Media Resources with Early Learners

Oct 26, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Understand information on how to incorporate technology into existing practices or curriculum. READ MORE
Music

Kurt Elling at Greer Cabaret Theater

Oct 26, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, GRAMMY winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Oct 26, 2021
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Outdoor,
Tours

Bridges in the Burgh Bike Tour

Oct 24, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lovin' the beautiful bridges of Pittsburgh? Ride with Bike The Burgh over 4 bridges and learn fun facts about them and their surrounding neighborhoods READ MORE
Music

Kevin Gates at Stage AE

Oct 24, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Tours

Sportsburgh 10k Tour

Oct 24, 2021 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pittsburgh is the City of Champions (or champyinz), with all of our major sports teams having 5+ championships under their belts. Run with Pittsburgh Running Tours and learn more about Pittsburgh's sports history, as well as see many odes to sports figures around the 'burgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events

Aimee Allen Trio at Alphabet City

Oct 24, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Aimée Allen brings her trademark soulful originals and lyricism to life with the City of Aslyum READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Walking Ghost Tour

Oct 24, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Haunted Pittsburgh for a spine-tingling, outdoor, walking ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events

In The Booth Hip Hop Camp

Oct 23, 2021 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
In the Booth is a four-part session that will focus on the history and evolution of hip-hop, lyrical content and artistic responsibility, and discover the connection between August Wilson and hip-hop music. READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

DJ NIN at the Rivers Casino

Oct 23, 2021 - Oct 24, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours

Cultural District Art Gallery Tour

Oct 23, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh in collaboration with the guest curators from SPACE, 707, 820, and 937 Galleries, projects of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in the heart of the Cultural District. This curator-led tour will take participants through an in-depth exploration of Downtown’s latest exhibitions: Among Women: Contemporary Art from Serbia, Antors, Remnants and This Sacred Thing. READ MORE
Tours

Downtown 5k Tour

Oct 23, 2021 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation

Pitt vs. Clemson

Oct 23, 2021
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Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours

Pittsburgh's Drunken History: Comedy Walking Tour

Oct 23, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come and explore the Penn Ave corridor while learning about Pittsburgh’s Drunken History with Arcade Comedy Theater’s comedy walking tour! READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

Larry The Cable Guy at Rivers Casino

Oct 23, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Larry the Cable Guy is ready to "Git-R-Done" in Pittsburgh this fall. Billboard award-winning comedian Larry the Cable Guy—with his thick Southern accent—will take to the stage for some guaranteed laughter READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Charleston Battery

Oct 23, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Oct 23, 2021
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Music,
Nightlife

TJ the DJ at the Rivers Casino

Oct 22, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
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Music,
Nightlife

Billy The Kid & The Regulators at the Rivers Casino

Oct 22, 2021 - Oct 23, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Arts + Culture,
Music

Grieg's Beloved Piano Concerto

Oct 22, 2021 - Oct 24, 2021
This is one of the most beloved, most passionate Piano Concertos in the entire repertoire. READ MORE
Music

Angels & Airwaves at Stage AE

Oct 22, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Film & Movies,
Music

Film Screening: On Broadway

Oct 22, 2021 - Oct 28, 2021
For anyone who loves theater, this contemporary history of Broadway is a pure joy! READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

DJ Rambo at the Rivers Casino

Oct 21, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Zouk Thursday at CrossBody Dance + Movement

Oct 21, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 am
Join CrossBody Dance + Movement for Zouk Thursday, in collaboration with Zouk412. There will be a beginner lesson for those new to Zouk! READ MORE
Community

Toshiba's Technology Showcase

Oct 21, 2021 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Visit booths to enter raffles, hear from Steeler's player Brett Keisel, enjoy a tour of Heinz Field, and learn about the latest in Toshiba's multi-functional copiers, printers, and scanners. READ MORE
Entertainment

The Chief

Oct 20, 2021 - Nov 7, 2021
Go behind the steel curtain with Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney in this all-new production of The Public's favorite classic by renowned playwright Rob Zellers and award-winning columnist Gene Collier. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Virtual Book Club: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Oct 20, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join a lively discussion with fellow book lovers via Zoom to discuss Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

Virtual Book Club: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Oct 20, 2021 | 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join a lively discussion with fellow book lovers via Zoom to discuss Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events

From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: Always in Season

Oct 20, 2021 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Heinz History Center virtually for a screening of “Always In Season” part of the 2021 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife

Con Alma Wine Dinner

Oct 20, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Con Alma Downtown is ecstatic to announce a very special dinner on October 20th combining Puerto Rican cuisine from Chef Joss Ross, local wine from Engine House 25, and music both Puerto Rican and local from favorite Geña Musica! READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor

Peak Experience: Pittsburgh Riverfront Evening Photo Ride

Oct 19, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Seeing Pittsburgh city lights from across the Allegheny River is a peak cycling experience. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Dallas Stars

Oct 19, 2021
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Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events

Virtual Professional Development: Finding Best Books for Babies

Oct 19, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh leads a panel of local librarians and child development experts in choosing ten best books published for babies in the past year. READ MORE
Music

Marc Rebillet at Stage AE

Oct 18, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events

Drue Heinz Winner Joanna Pearson

Oct 18, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Reading and discussion with 2020 Drue Heinz Winner, Joanna Pearson. Joanna will read from her award-winning collection Now You Know it All and be joined in conversation by Clare Beams (The Illness Lesson) READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Alton Brown - Beyond The Eats

Oct 17, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Food Network celebrity chef Alton Brown brings his zany Beyond The Eats show to Heinz Hall on Oct 17. This family-fun event is an entertaining mix of comedy, music, and science. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks

Oct 17, 2021 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events

Mary Lou Williams: Music for the Soul

Oct 17, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebrate the launch of Deanna Witkowski’s new biography on Mary Lou Williams, Music for the Soul, and celebrate the tunes of this masterful Pittsburgh musician. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Steelers Tailgate at Stage AE

Oct 17, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks

Oct 17, 2021
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Music,
Nightlife

DJ Jan Jursa at the Rivers Casino

Oct 16, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Music,
Nightlife

Nieds Hotel Band at the Rivers Casino

Oct 16, 2021 - Oct 17, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
READ MORE
Nightlife

The BIG Bash, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

Oct 16, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh invites you to join for The BIG Bash, to be held on October 16, 2021, at Nova Place -- in person! -- for a night of jubilation and all the hugs, handshakes, laughter, and dancing that go along with it.? READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife

Leanne Morgan at Heinz Hall

Oct 16, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
After 22 years in comedy, Leanne is embarking on her 100-city Big Panty Tour across the U.S. with Outback Concerts. READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

Gibson Gives Presents Women Who Rock Benefit Concert

Oct 16, 2021
Benefiting Magee-Women's Research Institute & Foundation READ MORE
Entertainment

Comedian Bill Maher at the Benedum Center

Oct 16, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
For more than twenty years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Oct 16, 2021
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Music,
Nightlife

DJ Cake at the Rivers Casino

Oct 15, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
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Music,
Nightlife

Hobbs Sisters at the Rivers Casino

Oct 15, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan

Oct 15, 2021 - Oct 16, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan is a two-day non-stop relay challenge that you won't want to miss. Relay teams will tackle 150 or 60 miles that include relay legs of varying distances along Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Cumberland, Maryland. READ MORE
Music

Doobie at Stage AE

Oct 15, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Festival,
Music

Easterseals Over The Edge

Oct 15, 2021 | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is hosting Over The Edge- an event where participants have the opportunity to rappel over a skyscraper. For those who are not able to rappel, there will be a ground festival hosted on Smithfield Street and Mellon Square. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Online & Virtual Events

Virtual Field Trips Presented by the EQT Children's Theater Festival

Oct 15, 2021 - Nov 5, 2021
Until we gather again in-person for the next EQT Children’s Theater Festival in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, two new Virtual Field Trips for educators and group leaders to share with students and young arts enthusiasts will be available for a limited time. READ MORE
Film & Movies

Film Screening: The Velvet Underground

Oct 15, 2021 - Oct 21, 2021
The Velvet Underground created a new sound that changed the world of music, cementing its place as one of rock ’n’ roll’s most revered bands. READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife

TJ the DJ at the Rivers Casino

Oct 14, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife,
Tours

Second Chance Homecoming Cruise

Oct 14, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Relive your High School Homecoming on a two-hour riverboat tour of the Three Rivers! READ MORE
Music

Frank Turner at Stage AE

Oct 14, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

The Power of Positive Human Interaction with Ken Nwadike Jr.

Oct 14, 2021 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In this fun, creative and interactive program Ken brings his “Free Hugs Project” to engage participants in conversations of understanding and compassion amidst the rising tide of hatred and racism. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Job Search Basics Workshop

Oct 14, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library for a free workshop to learn about major job search websites and gain insight into the online application process. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Beer Run "LITE" at SlyFox Taphouse | Part of the PA Brewery Running Series

Oct 14, 2021 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Let's run and drink beer! Join us at Slyfox Brewing on Oct 14 and get to know the PA Brewery Running Series READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

CrossBody Dance + Movement Soft Open Social!

Oct 13, 2021
Come check out our new space, enjoy great music by Mike David - DJ D'Aço, relax, have fun, and DANCE!!! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Salsamba Latin Jazz Quintet Presented by Kente Arts Alliance

Oct 13, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Salsamba is a Latin Jazz Quintet that fuses authentic Latin-American rhythms with the harmonic and melodic sophistication of contemporary American jazz. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Book Club

Oct 13, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library for a lively book discussion READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Online & Virtual Events

Hop into History: The Slide Rule Phenom, Bertha Lamme

Oct 13, 2021 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Early learners from ages 3 – 5 are invited to join us for an interactive online session exploring the people, places, and stories that make Pittsburgh unique! READ MORE
Music

$uicideboy$ at Stage AE

Oct 12, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Erich Bergen at Greer Cabaret Theater

Oct 11, 2021
Direct from his starring role on CBS’ Madam Secretary, ERICH BERGEN makes his Pittsburgh concert debut offering a high-energy show filled with a mix of music and stories from his successful career on stage and screen. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

50 Years of Coming Out, a celebration of queer media in Pennsylvania

Oct 11, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University is hosting 50 Years of Coming Out on Oct. 11 – National Coming Out Day. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Music

2021 JuJu Foundation Luau

Oct 11, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The JuJu Foundation Luau is going to be an amazing night as we bring JuJu’s Polynesian culture to Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Bridges in the Burgh Bike Tour

Oct 10, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lovin' the beautiful bridges of Pittsburgh? Ride with Bike the burgh over 4 bridges and learn fun facts about them and their surrounding neighborhoods READ MORE
Tours

Downtown 5k Tour

Oct 10, 2021 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos

Oct 10, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

Oct 10, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events

Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas

Oct 9, 2021 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the National Aviary’s newest live online series; pick up a paint brush, and create your own masterpiece! Learn how to paint a portrait via Zoom under the direction of local artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Whodunit? A Mystery Writing Workshop

Oct 9, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Put on your sleuthing hat and tap into your inner Sherlock Holmes as you write a story that will have your friends guessing whodunit. READ MORE
Community,
Family

International African Penguin Awareness Day

Oct 9, 2021 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Visit the National Aviary and participate in a penguin-filled day! Learn about the endangered African Penguin during different activities throughout the day and what you can do at home to help penguin species around the world! READ MORE
Arts + Culture

RADical Days: Fort Pitt Museum

Oct 9, 2021 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Enjoy free admission to the Fort Pitt Museum as part of this year’s RADical Days READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor

Pittsburgh's Drunken History: Comedy Walking Tour

Oct 9, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come and explore the Penn Ave corridor while learning about Pittsburgh’s Drunken History with Arcade Comedy Theater’s comedy walking tour! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Mobile Makers Art Workshop

Oct 9, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate community through the design of your unique mobile using found objects. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Public Art and Design Workshop (Grades 6 - 8)

Oct 9, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Transform the windows of the Trust Arts Education Center into a beautiful piece of public art. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Photography Aesthetics and Curation Workshop(for grades 9-12)

Oct 9, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Get a hands-on opportunity to create a curated photo gallery of your own and show off your artistic side. READ MORE
Entertainment

Comedian Mike Lemme: Healing +

Oct 8, 2021 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come help comedian Mike Lemme move out of his apartment as part of his new theatrical comedy show Healing+. READ MORE
Film & Movies

Titane

Oct 8, 2021 - Oct 14, 2021
TITANE: A metal highly resistant to heat and corrosion, with high tensile strength alloys, often used in medical prostheses due to its pronounced biocompatibility. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Weekend of Laughs

Oct 8, 2021 - Oct 10, 2021
Join Arcade Comedy Theater and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for this special, four-show, limited engagement celebrating the reopening of the Cultural District's Greer Cabaret Theater! READ MORE
Convention

Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show 2021

Oct 8, 2021 - Oct 10, 2021 | 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Fall Home Show brings you face-to-face with hundreds of local firms – all ready to help you answer the questions and find everything you need for your home. READ MORE
Community

28th Annual History Makers Award Dinner

Oct 7, 2021
The History Makers Award Dinner honors distinguished individuals with Western Pennsylvanian roots for their exceptional contributions to the region, the nation and the world. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Liberty Magic: Chris Capehart in "Journey of the Master"

Oct 6, 2021 - Oct 29, 2021
Join the Cultural Trust at Liberty Magic as they kick off the second subscription series and see why Chris Capehart is held in such high esteem by magicians around the world. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events

Slow Food

Oct 5, 2021 - Oct 17, 2021
A comedy for anyone who's ever been "hangry." READ MORE
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

Mental Health Talk - Discussing Challenges and Overcoming Stigmas

Oct 5, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Stories of people with lived experiences and of mental health practitioners, followed by a discussion and question-and-answer session. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music

Auberle's 17th Annual Voices Carry

Oct 5, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Auberle is hosting its 17th Annual Voices Carry fundraiser. This is an electrifying evening of music, food and fun! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

RADical Days: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Oct 5, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Celebrate RADical Days and the 50th anniversary of Heinz Hall as the home of the orchestra with this free concert! READ MORE
Music

Primus at Stage AE

Oct 5, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

MedExpress Presents National Do Something Nice Day Caring Cards

Oct 5, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Giant digital Caring Card Art Installation created by Pittsburgh Artists READ MORE
Festival,
Music,
Nightlife

Three Rivers Beer Week- The First Pour Kick-off Event

Oct 5, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The 40+ breweries that now dot Allegheny County’s unique landscape continue to add to the rich history of Pittsburgh beer. Three Rivers Beer Week will be a celebration of our vibrant beer scene…and the brewers, workers and supporters who make it possible. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Bridges in the Burgh Bike Tour

Oct 4, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lovin' the beautiful bridges of Pittsburgh? Ride with us over 4 bridges and learn fun facts about them and their surrounding neighborhoods READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor

The Rolling Stones at Heinz Field

Oct 4, 2021
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Tours

Hollywood East Tour - A Downtown Movie Tour

Oct 3, 2021 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ready, Set, Action! Explore original filming locations of big blockbusters as well as smaller independent movies and get to know the history of the actual landmarks you see in the various movie scenes! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds

Oct 3, 2021 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
READ MORE
Music

Madeon at Stage AE

Oct 3, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment

Comedian Alex Hooper: Live Album Recording

Oct 2, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater welcomes LA comedian Alex Hooper back to his hometown of Pittsburgh for a night of two headlining shows being recording for his brand new album. READ MORE
Music

Mt. Joy at Stage AE

Oct 2, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Tours

North Shore 5k Tour

Oct 2, 2021 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Tours

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh 2021 Annual Event

Oct 2, 2021 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh invites you to experience Downtown like never before on Saturday, October 2nd! READ MORE
Tours

Downtown 5k Tour

Oct 2, 2021 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Family,
Music

Schooltime: Meet the Orchestra

Oct 1, 2021 - May 18, 2022
Explore each instrument family of the orchestra through a series of instrument demonstrations, chamber performances, and interviews with individual PSO musicians. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

For August: One Act Play Competition

Oct 1, 2021
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center and the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books are partnering to launch the For August: One Act Play Competition. READ MORE
Nightlife,
Tours

Beer & Bourbon Tasting on the Gateway Clipper

Oct 1, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy a riverboat cruise of Pittsburgh featuring a great variety of national and international beers and some of the best bourbon the USA has to offer! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Music

Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival 2021

Oct 1, 2021 - Oct 2, 2021
The Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival (HBHF) is about hope, roots, and the connections that music makes across races, neighborhoods, and beliefs. READ MORE
Music

Blue October at Stage AE

Oct 1, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Community

MedExpress's Caring Cards Campaign Art Installation

Oct 1, 2021 - Oct 3, 2021 | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pittsburghers can visit two eight foot tall Caring Cards to send a personalized digital card to a loved one. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

"Dear Evan Hansen" Film Screening

Sep 24, 2021 - Oct 7, 2021
The breathtaking, generation-defining Broadway phenomenon becomes a soaring cinematic event as Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt reprises his role as an anxious, isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Antors

Sep 11, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
The brain child of Crystal Noel Jalil, and curated by The Coloured Section's Natiq & Zeal Eva, Antors explores the concept of ancestor veneration and how we receive the lessons of those who came before us. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Among Women: Contemporary Art from Serbia

Sep 11, 2021 - Jan 9, 2022
Exhibited for the first time in Pittsburgh, Among Women: Contemporary Art from Serbia presents the work of eleven female artists who are deeply connected to Belgrade, Serbia. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Remnants by Philip Rostek

Sep 11, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
In his latest show, Remnants at 707 Penn Gallery, Philip explores his body of work through the lens of this "post-medical miracle," which deepened his belief that the relationship between art and life is best understood as a continuum that ties the iterations of his work together. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

This Sacred Thing

Sep 11, 2021 - Nov 21, 2021
This Sacred Thing examines perspectives related to relics, ranging from the divine to the obsolete. The exhibit features work from 37 local and international artists. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Matthew Schreiber | New Work

Sep 11, 2021 - Mar 13, 2022
Explore two floors, and three new installations, at Wood Street Galleries, incorporating all of these media intertwined with physics, technology, and the exploration of perception. READ MORE
Family,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events

Schooltime: Musical Storytelling

Sep 1, 2021 - Dec 1, 2021
Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for musical readings of three children’s books, each read by a guest narrator and featuring performances by PSO musicians. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Black & Ghost Tour

Aug 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Walking Ghost Tour

Oct 28, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Haunted Pittsburgh for a spine-tingling, outdoor, walking ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Hardest Working River Tour

Oct 23, 2021 - Oct 24, 2021 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Once known as the “Hardest Working River in the World,” the Monongahela River was responsible for much of Pittsburgh’s early commercial and industrial success—even centuries before it earned that moniker! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Season Premiere

Oct 22, 2021 - Oct 24, 2021
Season Premiere with the PBT Orchestra READ MORE
Family,
Festival,
Outdoor

Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival

Oct 16, 2021 - Oct 17, 2021 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall festival featuring giant pumpkins READ MORE
Family,
Tours

Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise on the Gateway Clipper

Oct 15, 2021 - Oct 16, 2021 | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Experience the lush scenery from the top deck, enjoy a Autumn Harvest luncheon, and then get ready for the one-of-a-kind show “The Autumn Harvest Serenade.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Mendelssohn's "Scottish"

Oct 8, 2021 - Oct 10, 2021
Orchestra’s Lorna McGhee plays the Pittsburgh Symphony premiere of “Wing of the Dream” by Kaija Sarriaho READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Pompeii: The Exhibition

Oct 4, 2021 - Nov 24, 2021 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Find yourself in a reproduced atrium inside a unique Roman villa, where you will embark on a tour through the ancient city READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

RADical Days: Heinz History Center

Oct 3, 2021 - Oct 4, 2021 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Enjoy free admission to the Heinz History Center as part of this year’s RADical Days. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Swingin’ at the Club at Heinz Hall

Oct 1, 2021 - Oct 3, 2021
 Inspired by Harlem's famed musical hot spots like The Cotton Club and The Savoy READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds

Oct 1, 2021 - Oct 2, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Online & Virtual Events

Schooltime: Meet the Orchestra

Oct 1, 2021 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore each instrument family of the orchestra through a series of instrument demonstrations, chamber performances, and interviews with individual PSO musicians. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

MedExpress Caring Cards Art Installations

Oct 1, 2021 - Oct 5, 2021
In honor of MedExpress's Caring Cards Campaign, the neighborhood medical center is unveiling two giant, digital cards created by local artists where Pittsburghers can send a caring messaged to a loved one. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Gateway Clipper Shuttle to PNC Park

Sep 28, 2021 - Oct 3, 2021
Take a Riverboat ride aboard the Gateway Clipper! Find Shuttle services to every home game & concert at PNC Park & Heinz Field! READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Plus One

Sep 24, 2021 - Oct 3, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Come as a stranger, leave as a friend. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Oktoberfest at City Works Eatery and Pour House

Sep 22, 2021 - Oct 3, 2021
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 3, the Bottleneck Management-owned restaurant is offering several Oktoberfest specials for those wanting to celebrate the beloved German tradition. READ MORE
Tours

Best of the Burgh Tour

Apr 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Science After Hours: Dirty 30

Oct 22, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It’s time for science after hours at Carnegie Science Center! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Tour Your Future

Oct 21, 2021 - Nov 21, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Sports + Recreation

Salsa Fridays at CrossBody Dance + Movement

Oct 15, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021 | 9:30 pm - 1:00 am
We've all been missing Salsa Pittsburgh's Salsa Fridays Cabaret Theater, so until they re-open, we've decided to team up with Jeff & Colleen Shirey to bring Friday night dancing back to Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Munchkin Mondays

Oct 11, 2021 - Oct 25, 2021 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bring your smallest scientists to Carnegie Science Center for Munchkin Mondays. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Walking Ghost Tour

Oct 7, 2021 - Oct 17, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Haunted Pittsburgh for a spine-tingling, outdoor, walking ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

Oct 4, 2021 - Apr 24, 2022 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Travel across the world from mineral fields to lava lakes to see how volcanoes impact our earth. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Cruise on the Gateway Clipper

Oct 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hear “true” haunted tales of Pittsburgh as our team provides you with a rich collection of ghost stories and tales that center around historical areas and landmarks along the Three Rivers as well as under the waters! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour with Walk the Burgh

Sep 6, 2021 - Jan 2, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE
Market Square,
Outdoor

Saturday Night Market

Jun 19, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Presented by Green Mountain Energy, Night Markets bring an awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival to Downtown, featuring Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise on the Gateway Clipper

Jun 11, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021
The only way to see the City and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard one of our Pittsburgh river cruises. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Sunset Dinner Cruise

Jun 11, 2021 - Nov 12, 2021 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The weekend is the time to relax, unwind, and have fun! Join us out on the water aboard our Sunset Dinner Cruise. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Youth Open Studio

Jun 9, 2021 - Dec 29, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teens learn the photographic silkscreen printing process, experiment with new art-making tools and techniques, and work on independent projects in a relaxed, creative environment. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Chicken & Ribs - Lock & Dam Dinner on the Gateway Clipper

Jun 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
We've combined two of our favorite cruises into one fantastic Pittsburgh dining & sightseeing cruise fun for the entire family! Enjoy our world famous BBQ, narrated passage through a Lock & Dam, music, and the beautiful sights of the three rivers! READ MORE
Market Square,
Outdoor

Market Square Farmers Market

May 13, 2021 - Oct 28, 2021 | 10:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Presented by Green Mountain Energy, the rain-or-shine market offers regionally-grown produce, organic products, and small-batch foods from a variety of vendors each week, serving Downtown’s workers, residents, visitors, and more.  READ MORE
Market Square,
Shopping,
Sports + Recreation

Yoga in the Square

May 2, 2021 - Oct 13, 2021
Pittsburgh’s favorite public yoga series brings some of the city’s best instructors into Downtown for two weekly classes held in the middle of picturesque Market Square. READ MORE

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