Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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October 2023
Community,
Free event,
Music,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Oct 29, 2023 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Opera Up Close - The Flying Dutchman
Oct 29, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pittsburgh Opera hosts another season of its popular Opera Up Close presentations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Stories from Pittsburgh's Chinatown
Oct 29, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the History Center for a rich celebration of stories from Pittsburgh’s Chinatown. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Oct 29, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Hall of Honor Dinner
Oct 28, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Steelers Nation for this memorable event, as the team officially inducts this year's Hall of Honor class during a special ceremony at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Etienne Charles and Creole Soul
Oct 28, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Trinidad-born trumpet player Etienne Charles is a performer, composer, and storyteller. READ MORE
Community
Audacy PetFest '23 Presented By Subaru
Oct 28, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Get ready for the most tail-wagging event of the year! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Boo N Brew Halloween Dance Cruise
Oct 28, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Gateway Clipper Cruise READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Pittsburgh River Rescue Boat House
Oct 28, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Go behind-the-scenes of Pittsburgh River Rescue at their boat house on the Allegheny River, where this specialized unit combines Emergency Medical Services, SCUBA Search & Rescue, and River Patrol into a single unit to protect and serve. READ MORE
Convention,
Shopping
2023 Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer
Oct 28, 2023
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is one of the largest vintage and antiques fair. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
The Terrible Tour
Oct 28, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
It's Back! The soon to be famous Terrible Tour! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Free event
Reel Money: Building Pittsburgh's Film Economy
Oct 27, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Los Angeles, New York City and Atlanta are cities with thriving film and television economies. What will it take to add Pittsburgh to the list of production capitals of the US? READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Fridays
Oct 27, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Lit Fridays is a literary-focused, virtual salon presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, featuring conversations and guest performances on the last Friday of each month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Film & Movies,
Workshops & Classes
Black Bottom Film Festival
Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023
The Black Bottom Film Festival (BBFF) serves as a vibrant experience that illuminates and celebrates the rich tapestry of African American cinema. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Noche Flamenca: "Searching for Goya"
Oct 27, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A new work by Noche Flamenca Inspired by the transformative drawings and paintings of Francisco de Goya READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Light In the Dark
Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's season opener reveals powerful stories of tragedy, hope and human connection. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Nathan Henry at Revel
Oct 27, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free live music! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Select Start: Nightmare on Liberty Avenue
Oct 27, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Comedy Show READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Impolitic: Sketch Comedy Show
Oct 27, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Comedy Show READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Buchbinder & The 5 Beethoven Piano Concertos
Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023
Five Concertos. One Weekend. All Beethoven. READ MORE
Convention,
Free event
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh
Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
About Mission of Mercy: The signature program of A Call to Care, Inc., Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is a free, two-day dental, vision and hearing clinic that serves patients in need. ALL services are provided FREE of charge by local clinical professionals, and there are no eligibility or insurance requirements. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour Halloween Party
Oct 27, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Hop on board our Comedy Bus Tour led by local comedian, Matt Light! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Transforming Community Living
Oct 26, 2023 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium for a free, virtual program on the region’s deinstitutionalization movement. READ MORE
Entertainment
A Year of Inspiration: W.E. Talk’s Evening With Pittsburgh’s Women Leaders
Oct 26, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a live recording of the W.E. Talk podcast! We’re celebrating the podcast’s first year of interviewing women entrepreneurs and their journeys as business leaders by hosting an intimate evening of networking, storytelling, and thought leadership led by podcast host Meesha Gerhart, the founder of Redtree Web Design.Listen to this group of women share their stories of success, failure, and triumph! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Himbos - A new play by Brian Pope
Oct 26, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023
A service industry saga that puts the fun in dysfunctional! READ MORE
Community
HATS Off to HEARTH
Oct 26, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hats Off to HEARTH, presented by Allegheny Financial Group and Arjun Kashmag Foundation, provides guests with the unique and fun opportunity to taste a variety of the world's most exclusive wines, paired with sweet and savory bites. READ MORE
Music
The Tiger Lillies
Oct 25, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023
After years away touring the world, the Olivier Award-winning godfathers of alternative cabaret, the legendary trio The Tiger Lillies embark on a tour of their highly acclaimed back catalogue of music with their show ‘From the Circus to the Cemetery’, to coincide with the release of their first ‘best of’ album, ‘The Worst of The Tiger Lillies’. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Black Iris Project: Wild
Oct 25, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In recognition of National Youth Justice Action Month, Broadway veteran Jeremy McQueen will bring his Emmy@ award-winning collaborative, The Black Iris Project, to Pittsburgh for a one-night-only performance of WILD, a groundbreaking ballet amplifying voices impacted by the juvenile justice system. READ MORE
Music
Reneé Rapp - Snow Hard Feelings Tour
Oct 25, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Alexander 23 and Towa Bird READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
From Slavery to Freedom Film Series Presents "East of Liberty: The Fear of Us"
Oct 25, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Presented as part of the From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, the film by Hyper Boy Media director Chris Ivey examines the gentrification issues of resident displacement in the Easy Liberty community of Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Van Jones: Pittsburgh Speakers Series
Oct 25, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
CNN Host and President of Magic Labs Media, Van Jones joins the Pittsburgh Speakers Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Community
WRISE Pittsburgh Inaugural Gala
Oct 25, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A Gala Event To Celebrate the Inauguration of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy READ MORE
Community
Mid-Week Open House
Oct 25, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Kelley Homitsky, Realtor Hosts Mid-week Open House for the Working Professional READ MORE
Convention
(ADEA) American Dental Education Association Fall Meeting
Oct 24, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023
The ADEA Fall Meeting gathers professionals with different backgrounds and interests and aims at providing networking and learning, while driving forward the dental education. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays
Owl-O-Ween
Oct 22, 2023 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The Barber of Seville
Oct 22, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Close shaves and cutting comedy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pre-Opera Talk
Oct 22, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ticketholders are invited to attend a Pre-Opera Talk one hour before each performance’s curtain at all Pittsburgh Opera performances at Benedum Center, Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater, and the Byham Theater. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Chelsea Handler: Little Big Bitch Tour!
Oct 22, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, New York Times best-selling author and advocate whose humor and candor have established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival,
Music
Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival
Oct 21, 2023 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Attend the Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival and indulge in coffee, chocolate and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival
International Day Parade & Festival
Oct 21, 2023
Uplifting all the Nations that call Pittsburgh Home! READ MORE
Music
Women Who Rock Presented by Gibson Gives
Oct 21, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Featuring Anne Wilson of Heart & Tripsitter with the Vindys and Madame Trio READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Music
Superman in Concert
Oct 21, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
You’ll believe a man can fly as Superman in Concert arrives in concert halls around the world, accompanied by the power of a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ triumphant original score live to picture! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Holidays,
Music
Boo-tiful Music
Oct 21, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Dress in your Halloween best for this fun-filled musical celebration with your friend, Fiddlesticks! Enjoy the magic of the season in a celebration that will make you want to dance and sing with joy! READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Wonder Workshops: Ages 12-14 | Life on Mars
Oct 21, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Do your students have what it takes to run their own city on the desolate wasteland of Mars? READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Wonder Workshops: Ages 9-11 | Go with the Flow
Oct 21, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Explore how climate change affects the Pittsburgh region by looking at the ways that changes to temperature and climate affect the rivers we rely on in so many ways. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Wonder Workshops: Ages 6-8 | Go with the Flow
Oct 21, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Explore how climate change affects the Pittsburgh region by looking at the ways that changes to temperature and climate affect the rivers we rely on in so many ways. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Tours
Halloween Drag Show
Oct 21, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Burgh Bus Drag Show is BACK!!! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour Halloween Party
Oct 21, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Hop on board our Comedy Bus Tour led by a local comedian! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Samantha Bee: Your Favorite Woman: The Joys of Sex Education
Oct 21, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Award-winning comedian Samantha Bee is the sex ed teacher you never knew you needed. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
The Barber of Seville
Oct 20, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Close shaves and cutting comedy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pre-Opera Talk
Oct 20, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ticketholders are invited to attend a Pre-Opera Talk one hour before each performance’s curtain at all Pittsburgh Opera performances at Benedum Center, Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater, and the Byham Theater. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
John Charney at Revel
Oct 20, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free live music! READ MORE
Entertainment
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth
Oct 20, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Live Event READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Sleepover Comedy Show
Oct 20, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Comedy Show READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Perennial Planting
Oct 20, 2023
Join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy on Friday, October 20, in planting hundreds of new perennials at the Gateway Islands on Liberty Avenue, behind the T-Station. Tools and gloves provided! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Tours
Haunted History Tour
Oct 20, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy this special themed Haunted History Tour guided by John Schalcosky, founder of @oddpittsburgh READ MORE
Festival
Pittsburgh Fall Wine & Spirits Festival
Oct 19, 2023
Pittsburgh Magazine will once again bring its best-in-class sampling event to the city, attracting an upscale audience eager to keep up with beverage trends and cocktail innovations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Student Matinee: The Barber of Seville
Oct 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Educators, bring your students to a complete mainstage performance of Rossini's The Barber of Seville. READ MORE
Entertainment
Chris D'Elia
Oct 19, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Chris D'Elia has become one of the most in-demand performers in comedy. READ MORE
Entertainment
Chris Tucker: The Legend Tour
Oct 19, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
CHRIS TUCKER is an internationally recognized, award-winning actor, producer and comedian. READ MORE
Music
Jessie Murph presents the Cowboys and Angels Tour
Oct 18, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Featuring Henry Verus READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Closer Than Ever
Oct 18, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023
Maltby and Shire’s Closer Than Ever is a riveting song cycle exploring the everyday struggles of love and life in the modern world READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
No, You Don't Really Have 7,900 4th Cousins
Oct 18, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Get further with Ashkenazi Jewish DNA Results. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music
A Night of Genre-Blending Jazz with Oscar Peñas
Oct 18, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In this concert we welcome Oscar Peñas and his quartet as they share Oscar’s new album, Chicken or Pasta. This is Oscar’s sixth self-produced album as a leader and features Sara Caswell, Motohito Fukushima, and Richie Barshay, as well as special guests Mike Stern and Greg Leisz. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
PSO360: Violins of Hope
Oct 18, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience as Pittsburgh Symphony musicians take center stage for an intimate evening of music in collaboration with the landmark Pittsburgh Violins of Hope community project. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
American Taekwondo Association Fall Nationals 2023
Oct 18, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023
All ages, ranks, and divisions welcome! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Whose Live Anyway?
Oct 18, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? READ MORE
Music
Bullet For My Valentine
Oct 17, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Featuring Of Mice & Men, and Vended READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Barber of Seville
Oct 17, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Close shaves and cutting comedy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Meet the Artists - The Barber of Seville
Oct 17, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ticketholders for each Tuesday opera performance are invited to join General Director Christopher Hahn immediately following the performance to enjoy lively repartee, as Mr. Hahn interviews the stars of the production. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 48th Anniversary Spectacular Tour
Oct 17, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event
Story Club PGH Story Slam: Unexpected
Oct 17, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 1:00 pm
To live is to tell stories. Embracing that truth, Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh), organizes and hosts a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Friday: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Oct 16, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
"What do you do with your legacy, and how do you best put it to use?" READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Music
Building a Bridge Through Jazz with Eastern Boundary Quartet
Oct 16, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
This unique collaboration is a mixture of avant garde jazz and ethno music from Hungary, like a cultural bridge between the USA and Eastern-Europe. This bridge is made of talent, respect, brotherhood, and friendship, built by the common language of jazz and improvised music. READ MORE
Music
Doobie - Somewhat Sober Tour
Oct 15, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Featuring Call Me Karizma, Hylyte, and 100ktucc READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
NT Live: Frankenstein
Oct 15, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation. READ MORE
Entertainment
Pod Meets World Live: The Kids Wanna Jump! Tour
Oct 15, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime pop culture celebration! READ MORE
Convention
Geological Society of America Annual Meeting & Exposition
Oct 15, 2023 - Oct 18, 2023
The GSA Connects 2023 brings together the geological community and enables attendees to network with peers and colleagues from around the world, share research, and develop new skills so necessary in our constantly changing world. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour
Oct 14, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Pittsburgh's best and most unique experience on wheels! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Barber of Seville
Oct 14, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Close shaves and cutting comedy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pre-Opera Talk
Oct 14, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ticketholders are invited to attend a Pre-Opera Talk one hour before each performance’s curtain at all Pittsburgh Opera performances at Benedum Center, Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater, and the Byham Theater. READ MORE
Free event
RAD Days: Fort Pitt Museum
Oct 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Receive free admission to the Fort Pitt Museum as part of RAD Days! READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Act 48: Perspectives in History | Wars of Empire and Liberty
Oct 14, 2023 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Educators are invited to learn about Western Pa.’s role in the French & Indian and Revolutionary Wars during this Act 48 program. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Grupo Corpo
Oct 14, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Grupo Corpo share their works Gil Refazendo and Gira in one impactful evening READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Fam Jam: Spooky Sonatas
Oct 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
For All Ages READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Roots of Pittsburgh
Oct 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
What makes Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh? Explore our city up close and personal with tour guide, Alan Irvine. Walk through the streets of Downtown and discover some of the history, events, and people that shaped Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
YaJagoff Late Nite | Happy Hour
Oct 13, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Since 2015, and as John and Rachael since 2017, the YaJagoff Podcast has been about all things Pittsburgh. In 2023, there are other podcasts similar, so how do we differentiate? Create the trifecta of yinzer story consumption, providing three different ways to connect to the jags and all things yinzer. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pittsburgh Tattoo Friday the 13th Tattoo & Piercing Event
Oct 13, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday the 13th Tattoo & Piercing Event READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Rachel Sanders at Revel
Oct 13, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free live music! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Reel Q LGBTQ+ Film Festival: Carla
Oct 13, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us and the Reel Q LGBTQ+ Film Festival for the world premiere of Carla, a new documentary directed by Pittsburgh native Mara Rago. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Disney: The Sound of Magic
Oct 13, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023
Join The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for?Disney: The Sound of Magic,?a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation, and memories — 100 years in the making! READ MORE
Convention,
Shopping
RV Fall Show
Oct 13, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023
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
Entertainment,
Nightlife
21+ Night: Mystery at the Museum
Oct 13, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It's a classic whodunnit with a Science Center twist. READ MORE
Tours
Downtown Walking Tour: Upper Penn-Liberty Corridor, PHLF
Oct 13, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
READ MORE
Tours
Lock and Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour
Oct 12, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cruise Through a Lock and Dam on this Dinner Cruise in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Community
Circle of Hope
Oct 12, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us October 12 as we celebrate this milestone at our 22nd Annual Circle of Hope Awards Dinner. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Off the Record XXIII: A.I. - It's a Real Drag!
Oct 12, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Musical satire for a good cause is back in action for the 23rd year, when OFF THE RECORD XXIII: A.l. - IT'S A REAL DRAG! READ MORE
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Remaking Cities: the Future for Downtown Buildings
Oct 11, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Music
RAD Days - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Oct 10, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Free and open to the public: get a RAD sneak preview of the upcoming season! READ MORE
Convention
National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals 2023 Annual Conference
Oct 10, 2023 - Oct 12, 2023
READ MORE
Community
Mayor Gainey's Happy Hour
Oct 10, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Mayor Ed Gainey for the first Mayor's Happy Hour! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Music
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Oct 9, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Go back to where it all began with this concert event! READ MORE
Convention
International Robot Safety Conference and AI & Smart Automation Conference
Oct 9, 2023 - Oct 11, 2023
The International Robot Safety Conference (IRSC) brings forward key issues in robot safety, and also provides the latest standards and best practices available today in industry. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Oct 8, 2023 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Opera Up Close - The Barber os Seville
Oct 8, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pittsburgh Opera hosts another season of its popular Opera Up Close presentations. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Oct 8, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens in 2023 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours
The Terrible Tour
Oct 7, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
HERE WE GO! Grab those towels, some cold IC Lights, and wear that black 'n gold because this is the only comedy sightseeing experience for Steeler Nation! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Head of the Ohio
Oct 7, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Head of the Ohio Regatta is one of the largest rowing regattas in the United States. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Fangirl Fantasy: Harry Styles vs. One Direction
Oct 7, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Pittsburgh Opera's Sparkling Speakeasy
Oct 7, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pittsburgh Opera’s season kick off soiree with live Resident Artist performances, a silent auction, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Disrupt: Ludwig Grooves
Oct 7, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Nobody puts Ludwig in a corner. Discover how Beethoven bends and twists motion to create movement that never stops. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours
ArtWalk on the Allegheny with Riverlife
Oct 7, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
With a focus on art, nature, and the urban landscape, this tour will take Doors Open Pittsburgh visitors to key riverfront parks and projects along the Allegheny River in and around downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Hip-Hop Camp: My Name, My Place Street Art and Graffiti Workshop
Oct 7, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is proud to present Hip-Hop Camp: My Name My Place Street Art and Graffiti Workshop for the second year. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Splatter Me Crazy
Oct 6, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Beginning in the fall of 2019, Splatter Me Crazy was brought to life by a group of women looking to support the community through art. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Zach Brown: Death of a Lunar Cult
Oct 6, 2023 - Feb 4, 2024
Death of a Lunar Cult presents twelve new paintings which reference the different epochs and shifts from lunar to solar worship throughout history. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Beethoven's 7th
Oct 6, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
New concertmaster, David McCarroll, debuts as soloist with the Pittsburgh Symphony led by Manfred Honeck in a concerto with eerie roots. READ MORE
Convention
2023 Pittsburgh Fall Home Show
Oct 6, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Join us for the Pittsburgh Fall Home Show and take advantage of a great opportunity to browse displays from hundreds of exhibitors showcasing a wide array of products and services designed to add value to your home. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes
Rueda de Casino with Russell & Julia
Oct 5, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We know you've seen Rueda danced recently, come see what it's all about! READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife
Geek Out Gala
Oct 5, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Step into a world where imagination meets innovation as we celebrate the intersection of science, technology, and creativity at the Geek Out Gala. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fall Dance Conert
Oct 4, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
The Conservatory Dance Company presents a concert featuring works by Crystal Frazier, Christopher Huggins, Matthew Neenan, and Paul Taylor. Presented in partnership with Violins of Hope. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Shoot Ogawa in Holy Shoot
Oct 4, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023
Shoot Ogawa’s full evening performance, Holy Shoot, is unlike anything you can imagine READ MORE
Convention
National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals (NALCP) Rooftop Event
Oct 4, 2023
Banquet READ MORE
Convention
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Atlantic Region 2023
Oct 4, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Extraordinary Together - The Bridge to Excellence is our Bond of Service & Sisterhood READ MORE
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Mad Scientist Teen Night
Oct 4, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Calling all teens! Join us for a special after-hours experience to participate in our Mad-Scientist Teen Night. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Jane Fonda: Pittsburgh Speakers Series
Oct 4, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Academy Award winning actor Jane Fonda kicks off the 2023-2024 Pittsburgh Speakers Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
Great Clips 2023 Northeast Zone Meeting
Oct 3, 2023 - Oct 4, 2023
Build your legacy with the world's leading salon brand. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Jerusalem Quartet
Oct 2, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 am
Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents the Jerusalem Quartet, one of the most highly acclaimed string quartets performing today, with playing that “has everything you could possibly wish for” (BBC Music Magazine). The Israeli ensemble has been performing together for 30 years, developing a wide repertoire and stunning depth of expression. READ MORE
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events,
Workshops & Classes
Café Sci
Oct 2, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Interested in science? Want to learn more about the latest technology breakthroughs in normal English, minus the jargon? Then Café Scientifique Pittsburgh at Carnegie Science Center is the place to be! READ MORE
Entertainment
tick, tick...BOOM!
Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023
his autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of RENT, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
The Sounds of NOW: Opening Weekend
Sep 29, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023
New Season. NOW Open. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Alba in Conexiones
Sep 6, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
“The magic you are experiencing right now, at this moment, has never happened before and will never be repeated.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Divinity/Femininity Exhibition
Aug 18, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023
“do we have the right to define the divine?” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Jesse T. Best: Analog Holiday
Aug 18, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Space Gallery Collection READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays
Owl-O-Ween
Oct 21, 2023 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Downtown Skyscraper Rooftop Tour with Mark Houser
Oct 7, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A special event for Pittsburgh Architecture Week 2023Get high above the Golden Triangle as we ascend to the top of these four classic Pittsburgh skyscrapers: READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Tours
Walk the Burgh Tours
Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A 2-mile, 2 hour walking tour that showcases the very Best of the Burgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Tours
Black & Ghost Tour
Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A history tour with a spooky twist, enjoy Pittsburgh's downtown during the quiet evening hours! READ MORE
Entertainment
Lee Terbosic in Life and Death of Harry Houdini
Oct 25, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
Lee Terbosic is an internationally touring magician, comedian, actor, daredevil and entertainer from Pittsburgh, PA who is proving that anything is possible. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Titanic - The Artifact Exhibition
Oct 21, 2023 - Apr 15, 2024
Embark on a captivating voyage back in time to the era of Titanic, where the poignant stories of real passengers and crew come to life through a meticulously curated collation of authentic artifacts and immersive settings at TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
A Tell-Tale Heart
Oct 19, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023
A CHILLING MYSTERY WITH A PITTSBURGH TWIST READ MORE
Tours
Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise & Tour
Oct 11, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy an Autumn Serenade on this Three Rivers Cruise in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For
Sep 19, 2023 - Oct 11, 2023
Featuring a stunning score, Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For brings to life the remarkable true story of one of the greatest composers of all time. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart
Sep 3, 2023 - May 26, 2024
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play designed exclusively for Liberty Magic READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes
CrossBody Dance & Movement: Latin Thursdays
Jun 1, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, & Zouk! Every Thursday is a dance party with CrossBody Dance. READ MORE
Free event,
Market Square,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Yoga in the Square
May 16, 2023 - Oct 10, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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
Market Square,
Shopping
Market Square Farmers Market
May 11, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The 19th season of 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
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