Events

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Entertainment,
Family,
Music

A Very Electric Christmas

Nov 29, 2024
Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas! READ MORE
Entertainment

Ronny Chieng: The Love To Hate It Tour

Nov 29, 2024
See Ronny Chieng, a stand up comedian, actor and Correspondent on "The Daily Show", at the Byham Theater! READ MORE
Family,
Film & Movies,
Holidays

The Polar Express (3D)

Nov 29, 2024
Visit the North Pole this season – without even needing a train ticket! READ MORE
Entertainment

House Team Hot Spot

Nov 29, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Strauss and Puccini

Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
Enjoy a delightful musical feast this Thanksgiving weekend! Music Director Manfred Honeck leads a lighthearted celebration of charming polkas and popular waltzes from his hometown of Vienna. READ MORE
Music

GIRL IN RED: I HAVE TO SEE YOU AGAIN TOUR

Nov 29, 2024
See girl in red and Gigi Perez at Stage AE! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

My Name is Alfred Hitchcock

Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 4, 2024
This masterfully crafted documentary looks at the films of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. Journey through the director’s filmography, cleverly “narrated” by a fictionalized version of Hitchcock himself. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays

Santa at the History Center

Nov 29, 2024 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Ho-ho-ho, the holidays are here and that means jolly Old Saint Nick is back at the History Center! Plan your visit to the museum to meet Santa in the Great Hall on select days throughout the holiday season. READ MORE
Entertainment

Who's Holiday

Nov 27, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
This Cabaret of WHO’S HOLIDAY by Matthew Lombardo is strictly R-rated, so don’t bring your kiddo! READ MORE
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 27, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

La Cocina

Nov 26, 2024 - Dec 5, 2024
La Cocina is a poignant and darkly comic tribute to the invisible heroes who fuel our culinary desires while fighting for a place in a world that often refuses to acknowledge their existence. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays

22nd Annual Gingerbread Display

Nov 23, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025
The City of Pittsburgh's annual Gingerbread House Competition returns for the 22nd year! The people of Pittsburgh, surrounding Allegheny County communities, and beyond are invited to see the dazzling array of edible houses on display this holiday season! READ MORE
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping

Peoples Gas Holiday Market™

Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Find one-of-a-kind wares from local makers along with beautiful and practical gifts created by artisans from around the world at the 13th Peoples Gas Holiday Market. Shopping in this European-style holiday market—with its international flair, local charm, and full stocked shelves—has never been better! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Nick Diffatte in Offbeat: A Comedy Magic Show

Nov 6, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
This 70-minute show breaks all social norms, leaving the audience feeling closer to a room full of strangers than they would have ever expected. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise and Tour

Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
The only way to see the city and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard a Pittsburgh river cruise! 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,
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
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 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
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours

Best Of The Burgh Tour

Oct 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A "Best of the Burgh" guided walking tour of Downtown Pittsburgh. 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
Arts + Culture,
Music

MJ the Musical

Nov 19, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Pittsburgh as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes

Let’s Speak English!

Nov 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This is a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. For English language learners looking to practice with other learners. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

HIGHRISES: The Art and History of Classic Skyscrapers

Oct 31, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
Downtown's newest art gallery features stunning drone-scan portraits of Art Deco towers across the USA. Open to the public. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

Roger Jacoby: Pittsburgh Stories

Oct 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Wood Street Galleries is pleased to present the world premiere of three newly restored experimental films by Roger Jacoby (b. New York, 1944–1985), a pivotal figure bridging the pre- and post-liberation eras of gay experimental filmmaking. READ MORE

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