Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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Entertainment

Jim Gaffigan

Nov 9, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Barely Alive Tour READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci

Nov 9, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024

Jealousy, two-timing, and revenge unite the back-to-back tragedies of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Possessiveness, machismo, and rage fuel their bloody conclusions.This is the first time Pittsburgh Opera has performed this back-to-back double feature of love and hate together since 1996! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Pitt Panthers vs. Virginia Cavaliers

Nov 9, 2024

Come cheer on the Pitt Panthers as they take on the Virginia Cavaliers at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show

Nov 9, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Duo Two Ways

Nov 9, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles. First, the form known as the “TJ & Dave,” – patient, theatrical, naturalistic. Second, the “Zumpf” – fast, bold, always moving. Whether you’re simply looking for an entertaining show or you’re a dedicated improv nerd, this show will leave you thinking, “wow.” READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Arcade Hootenanny

Nov 9, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. Our storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by an audience suggestion, and then Pittsburgh’s best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Film & Movies,

Holidays

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

Nov 9, 2024

There it is … the Griswold family’s favorite giant screen theater! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Tours

Bon Voyage with Bon Journey!

Nov 9, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Join the Gateway Clipper to support the Dollar Energy Fund ! READ MORE

Convention

Cameos of Caring Gala 2024

Nov 9, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

You are cordially invited at the Cameos of Caring Programs & Awards to celebrate and honor the hard work and dedication of exceptional bedside nurses from the acute care hospitals! READ MORE

Convention,

Shopping

2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer

Nov 9, 2024

Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is one of the largest vintage and antiques fair. Attendees will have the chance to browse and buy unique items from our vendors’ finest selection, such as: vintage furnishings, housewares, artifacts, fashion and accessories, posters, books, comics, glassware, vinyl, lighting, ephemera and toys. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Chicago: The Musical in Concert?

Nov 9, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a sensational tale of sin, corruption, and all that jazz with a ripped-from-the-headlines story about fame and scandal, with one show-stopping song after another. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Music

Fiddlesticks: Nature’s Soundtrack

Nov 9, 2024 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join Fiddlesticks and the Pittsburgh Symphony as they discover how composers create music inspired by nature. Hear birds soar, leaves whirl, boots splashing in puddles and sleds gliding through the snow in this fun and imaginative musical adventure! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Pre-Opera Talk

Nov 9, 2024 | 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 and Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater. Learn about the composer, the story, and some juicy details about the opera! These talks are free to all ticketholders. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Jim Gaffigan

Nov 9, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come see comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan on his Barely Alive Tour! READ MORE

Convention

Pittsburgh Pet Expo 2024

Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024

Don’t miss out the 2024 Pittsburgh Pet Expo! Our event is the best opportunity to take part in a plethora of pet related activities such as grooming competitions, a wide variety of dog competition and trick shows, reptile exhibits, adoption opportunities, meet with vets and pet industry experts, and so much more! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Nov 7, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm

A tale as old as time and enchanting as can be. 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

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

The Hobbit

Oct 23, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024

In this all-ages adventure, J.R.R. Tolkien’s magical Middle Earth transitions from page to stage in spellbinding fashion. 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

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

Outdoor,

Tours

Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour

Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Gems of Pittsburgh Tour

Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Journey outside of Downtown with a local guide and explore the extraordinary North Side neighborhood by bicycle. 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

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

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