Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

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November 2019

December 2019

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Family

Light Up Night Sleepover

Nov 22, 2019 - Nov 23, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 am

Start the holiday season with a bang at the Science Center. Get a front-row seat to a fantastic fireworks display, jam out to a festive laser light show, be among the first to see the brand new educational film Superpower Dogs in The Rangos Giant Cinema, and experiment with the science of light. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Festival

Comcast Light Up Night® 2019

Nov 22, 2019 | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership invites you to celebrate the official kickoff to the Holiday Season with free high-quality entertainment activities, music, magic, and memories all across the Golden Triangle. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Market Square,

Shopping

Peoples Gas Holiday Market™

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 23, 2019

The Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ brings a cherished tradition to Downtown Pittsburgh that mixes international flair with local charm. Experience a one-of-a-kind shopping village as you stroll through an illuminated Market Square, weaving through wooden chalets brimming with high-quality gifts. READ MORE

Community

Racial Justice Awards Luncheon

Nov 22, 2019 | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

The YWCA Racial Justice Awards Luncheon honors remarkable women, men, youth, and groups who have demonstrated their commitment to eliminating racism. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Devils

Nov 22, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Community,

Family

20th Anniversary Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Drop off a new or gently used sweater as part of The Children’s Museum’s annual Mister Rogers’ Neghborhood Sweater Drive. All sweaters collected will be donated across the Pittsburgh community. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Tinsel Town

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Annual Holiday pop-up bar READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Holiday KidsPlay

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Holiday KidsPlay offers free fun, educational, and hands-on activities in collaboration with community partners. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

17th Annual Gingerbread House Display & Competition

Nov 22, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020

New home, same tradition! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Spirit of Giving from Around the World Exhibit

Nov 22, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020

Daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day READ MORE

Family

MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place

Nov 22, 2019 - Mar 1, 2020

Family,

Nightlife,

Shopping

Shine Bright Like A Diamond

Nov 22, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Visit the Pittsburgh Jewelry District in the Clark Building and celebrate the holiday season with complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvres, jewelry giveaways & gifts for the kids! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Art And...with Patte Loper & Andrew Ranaudo

Nov 22, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Collaborating on a special audiovisual experience, Factory Installed 2019 artist Patte Loper and musician Andrew Ranaudo are creating connections between the anthropological and the extraterrestrial for a special performance. READ MORE

Family

STEAM Carnival

Nov 22, 2019 - Nov 23, 2019 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

STEAM Carnival is a fun, casual day of exploration, learning and spectacle for all ages, where we celebrate regional ingenuity in science, technology, engineering, art and math learning and creation! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Shopping

Individualized Shirts Trunk Show

Nov 21, 2019 - Nov 23, 2019 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Custom-made shirts. What’s not to love?Hundreds of fabric choices. 15 made-to-order measurements. A multitude of cuffs, pockets, and monograms. The ultimate sartorial look and fit. Meet representative David Dumont. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

A Bronx Tale

Nov 19, 2019 - Nov 24, 2019

“Jersey Boys meets West Side Story.” - amNewYork READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Trumpet to the Tulips

Nov 15, 2019 - Mar 15, 2020

On display at SPACE Gallery READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

Nov 8, 2019 - Dec 8, 2019

“A GLEEFUL AFRICAN MAKEOVER OF AN AMERICAN GENRE.” -The New York Times READ MORE

Entertainment

CUBA

Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 22, 2019

Experience the powerful story of a land preserved in time, yet poised on the cusp of dramatic change. 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

Entertainment,

Family

A Very Merry Pittsburgh

Nov 16, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020

Relive holiday memories and make new ones with your family at the Heinz History Center’s new exhibition, A Very Merry Pittsburgh. 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