Events

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Community,
Festival

TasteBuds

Nov 8, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tastebuds is a unique tasting event that features talented chefs from around the Greater Pittsburgh area serving signature dishes, while showing the power and positivity of friendship. READ MORE
Entertainment

Yonder Mountain String Band

Nov 3, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors Presented by PromoWest North Shore and Opus One 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

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Bucaneers

Aug 9, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Shopping

ALGO of Switzerland Spring/Summer 2017 Trunk Show

Nov 30, 2017 - Dec 2, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
ALGO of Switzerland Spring/Summer 2017 Trunk Show with Rep Nico Goetschel READ MORE
Community

Industrious Open House Happy Hour

Nov 30, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This Happy Hour will feature Monmade Makers Market, snacks from local establishments, complimentary beer and wine, and a tour of the space. *Please note that RSVP is required to attend this event that is free and open to the public. READ MORE
Community

Health Care Forum: Women's Health

Nov 30, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join nationally recognized women's health experts for a conversation on top issues affecting women including chronic disease, reproductive health, maternal and child health, hormones, nutrition, mental health and aging well. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Music 101: David Sogg, bassoon

Nov 29, 2017 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Music 101 is a series of free lunchtime lecture-recitals by musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, held 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Porter Simmons Regency Rooms at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Janet Jackson

Nov 29, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Janet Jackson will make a stop in Pittsburgh on her State of the World Tour READ MORE
Community

Evening with the Presidents

Nov 29, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Post-Gazette has assembled a distinguished panel of presidential biographers to discuss the presidency, the art form of the presidential biography--and how Donald J. Trump fits into the parade of 45 men who have occupied the nation's highest office. READ MORE
Entertainment

I Prevail Presents "Rage On The Stage Tour"

Nov 28, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Page to Screen - The Shack

Nov 28, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join the Carnegie Library for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

The American Spirit: An Evening with David McCullough

Nov 28, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Heinz History Center for a special evening event with America’s favorite historian and Pittsburgh native David McCullough. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

PSO @ City of Asylum: "Reimagining Creation"

Nov 27, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Acclaimed opera and theater Director Sam Helfrich joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for the third in a series of innovative collaborations bringing to life great musical masterpieces through a provocative and modern-day lens. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers

Nov 26, 2017 | 8:30 pm - 12:00 am
Support the Steelers as they play the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation

Steelers Tailgate

Nov 26, 2017 | 4:30 pm - 12:00 am
Here we go Steelers, Here we go!! PromoWest North Shore & WDVE Present The Official Tailgate Zone of the Pittsburgh Steelers READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family

WPXI Holiday Parade

Nov 25, 2017 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
The WPXI Holiday parade will be held on Saturday, November 25th from 9-11am in downtown Pittsburgh. The Parade route proceeds down Liberty Avenue from 11th-6th. The parade features colorful floats, marching bands, balloons, Santa Claus, as well as national and local celebrities. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Mark Milovats 20th Annual Christmas Spectacular “Forever Christmas”

Nov 25, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The magic of the holiday season will shine bright as America’s Premier Showman/Entertainer/Singer, Mark Milovats, takes the stage with his world class 20th Annual Christmas Show Spectacular and his soaring powerful voice to the Byham Theater for an unforgettable night of singing and dancing. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Dandy Andy: Warhol's Queer History Tour

Nov 25, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join artist educators for Dandy Andy, a monthly tour that focuses on Warhol’s queer history. While his sexuality is frequently suppressed or debated, Warhol was a gay man who had several partners throughout his life. READ MORE
Community,
Shopping

Small Business Saturday

Nov 25, 2017 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Shop Small! As a Neighborhood Champion, The PDP will promote Downtown’s small businesses through American Express’s Small Business Saturday taking place on November 25 (the day after Black Friday). On Small Business Saturday, the PDP will have a table at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ in Market Square starting at 11:00 a.m. where Shop Small swag will be handed out to shoppers. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Miami Hurricanes

Nov 24, 2017
Support the Pittsburgh Panthers as they take on the Miami Hurricanes at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Nov 24, 2017
The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation featuring all of your favorite characters and classic Vince Guaraldi score. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they rehearse a play, save a tree and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. READ MORE
Entertainment

Vienna & Violin Virtuosity

Nov 24, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017
Dazzling young virtuoso Noa Wildschut, only 16 years old, joins the Pittsburgh Symphony for Thanksgiving weekend, performing two showpieces for violin, Ravel’s Tzigane and Chausson’s Poème. READ MORE
Community

Model Cleaners Pitt vs Miami Coat Donation

Nov 24, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Model Cleaners will be collecting coats to donate for our 2017 Coats for kids promotion. They want to donate 10,000 coats to children in need before winter. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks

Nov 22, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Nightlife

Thanksgiving Eve at Howl at the Moon

Nov 22, 2017 - Nov 23, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 2:00 am
When you're not eating turkey and shopping, you should be dancing! Celebrate the long holiday weekend with some live music, dancing and drinks. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

Abby Gross

Nov 21, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Abby Gross will perform at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square in this concert that is free and open to the public. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Craft Beer School: Meet the Brewery - Bells

Nov 21, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Meet Bells Brewery's Field Quality Specialist and learn about their 'new' brewery and evaluating beer. Class includes light appetizer fare provided by Chef Asa Martin, four beer samples Q&A Session, and great door prizes. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

The Reel Story - The Last Word

Nov 21, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join the Carnegie Library for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. READ MORE
Entertainment

Motown the Musical

Nov 21, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017
It began as one man's story… became everyone's music… and is now Broadway's musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. READ MORE
Community,
Family

Friendsgiving Week

Nov 20, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for a week chockfull of activities honoring the special and everlasting bond of friendship. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Lady Gaga

Nov 20, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Lady Gaga's Joanne World Tour at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks

Nov 18, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Nightlife

Pittsburgh's Electro Swing Soireé

Nov 18, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Experience a night of classic cocktails, retro performers, great conversation, dancing, and live Electro Swing music. A night that synthesizes classic with contemporary, that fuses the sounds of the first Great Depression with the cutting-edge technology of the second. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Maria Caruso's Messiah

Nov 18, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate light and love through Maria Caruso’s classic ballet The Messiah. With READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Beach Boys

Nov 18, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America's musical history. The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to fans around the world. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Treasures in the Archives

Nov 18, 2017 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join the History Center for their fourth annual Treasures in the Archives, a special public program that will celebrate and explore a selection of these stories preserved in their collections. Members of the Detre Library & Archives team will share their own personal insights and professional reflections on their work with these materials. READ MORE
Community,
Family

Mascot Skate

Nov 18, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Celebrate the season with more than 30 area mascots at the region’s biggest family holiday skating party! READ MORE
Community

City Hall Holiday Tours

Nov 18, 2017 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
In honor of the building's 100th Anniversary, the City of Pittsburgh is proud to open the doors of the historic City-County Building to the public, allowing a unique behind the scenes look at the seat of Pittsburgh's government when decorated in its holiday best! Visitors are invited to stop by on Comcast Light Up Night, Friday, November 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday November 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation

Hoodie Allen at Stage AE

Nov 17, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors READ MORE
Entertainment

Improv Pop-Up Night

Nov 16, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Ever watch Whose Line Is It Anyway and wonder how they do it? Maybe you've been to a show at Arcade and thought "That looks like fun!" Well, now you can try out improv comedy without making a commitment to a 8-week class! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans

Nov 16, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Support the Pittsburgh Steelers as they play the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation

Steelers Tailgate presented by Miller Lite

Nov 16, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 am
Here we go Steelers, Here we go!! PromoWest North Shore & WDVE Present The Official Tailgate Zone of the Pittsburgh Steelers READ MORE
Arts + Culture

From Slavery to Freedom Film Series

Nov 15, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a screening of the film “In Black and White,” a two-part movie that features the works and interviews with August Wilson and John Edgar Wideman. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Books in the 'Burgh

Nov 15, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join author Paula Reed Ward, author of the book “Death by Cyanide,” for a reading, discussion, and book signing in this part of the Books in the ‘Burgh literary series. READ MORE
Convention

THINC30: Explore a purpose-driven economy in Pittsburgh

Nov 15, 2017 | 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Hosted by Covestro LLC, the THINC30 Summit explores how the Pittsburgh region can adopt a purpose-driven approach to sustainable business development, public-private partnerships and social innovation by 2030. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Know the Show Before You Go - The Color Purple

Nov 15, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Join the Trust Arts Education Center on opening night of PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh performances. Get the inside scoop on the Broadway performances - you will appreciate the theater experience that much more. Admission to Know the Show Before You Go is free for all ticket holders and takes place one hour before show time. Refreshments will be served. Sit back, relax and get to know the show - before you go! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Jane Pauley

Nov 15, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Pauley is currently the anchor of CBS Sunday Morning and previously best known for her 13-year tenure on NBC’s Today, followed by 12 years as co-host of Dateline NBC. Her bestselling memoir Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue made public her diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and was followed by Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life. This Speakers Series event is available by subscription only and is sold out. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group

Nov 15, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Smithfield Critics meet at 12:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month. This month’s selection is: "All the Ugly and Wonderful Things" by Bryn Greenwood. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Story Time: Storytime Featuring Jenn Gooch

Nov 15, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the Children's Museum in the Theater for a special story time and live performance featuring Jenn Gooch. READ MORE
Family

Sensory Friendly Afternoon at the Children's Museum

Nov 14, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment at the Children's Museum! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres

Nov 14, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Fourth Grade Schooltime - “Musicalympics”

Nov 14, 2017 - Nov 16, 2017 | 10:30 am - 10:30 am
Celebrate the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics through music with the Pittsburgh Symphony! Discover how athletes and musicians prepare for their big events. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Tubby Daniels

Nov 14, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tubby Daniels performs at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square at this free show that is open to the public, READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

The Color Purple

Nov 14, 2017 - Nov 19, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. READ MORE
Community

Downtown Mix and Mingle

Nov 14, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hosted at one of Pittsburgh's great restaurants, this event is an excellent opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the Executive MBA Worldwide and Executive MBA in Healthcare programs offered at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Page to Screen - The Sense of an Ending

Nov 14, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join the Carnegie Library for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Lucie Arnaz

Nov 13, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Lucie Arnaz has had an extremely diversified career spanning over forty-five years in show business. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

PJ MASKS LIVE!

Nov 13, 2017 - Nov 14, 2017
PJ MASKS LIVE: is a super-heroic, brand new live show, featuring the heroic trio from your favorite series: The PJ MASKS! READ MORE
Entertainment

Animals As Leaders/Periphery - The Convergence Tour

Nov 12, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
This show is indoors Presented by PromoWest North Shore and Opus One Periphery READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Trash Test Dummies

Nov 12, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Trash Test Dummies are skilled circus performers that can trash talk with the best of them, showcasing a stunning array of jaw-dropping acrobatics, juggling and stunt work. These dexterous dummies take the audience on a journey into their playful imagination, inviting them to take a fresh look at the humble household trashcan. Winners of the best children's presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2015, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. READ MORE
Community,
Family

Penguin Painting

Nov 12, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The National Aviary's talented African Penguins paint with their feet, giving guests a chance to take home an artistic masterpiece in our Penguin Painting program! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Kaufmann's Department Store History Book Launch Party

Nov 12, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meet authors Melanie Linn Gutowski and WQED's Rick Sebak under the Kaufmann's clock for a book release party celebrating the first-ever pictorial history of Kaufmann's Department Store from Arcadia Publishing. READ MORE
Community

Veterans Day Flag Ceremony

Nov 11, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Join the History Center this Veterans Day as they honor those who have served our country. Museum visitors will join local veterans in the unfurling of a 36-foot American flag. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Pointe in Time: West Side Story Gala

Nov 11, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 1:00 am
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s 2017-2018 season finale performance of West Side Story Suite celebrates the 100th birthdays of Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, whose game-changing Broadway collaboration remains as relevant today as it was in 1957. We are thrilled to set the mood for an energetic evening with the theme Pointe in Time: West Side Story Suite. READ MORE
Shopping

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Eleventy Selling Day

Nov 11, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Eleventy Selling Day with Geoff Schneiderman READ MORE
Shopping

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Lafayette Resort Trunk Show

Nov 11, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Lafayette Resort Trunk Show with Rep Angela Koster READ MORE
Community

Arthur J. Rooney Courage House Luncheon

Nov 11, 2017 | 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Arthur J. Rooney Sr. Courage House Luncheon On Tues., Nov. 7, join Holy Family Institute and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field for the 25th annual Arthur J. Rooney Sr. Courage House Luncheon, which honors an Institute alum and a Steelers player who have demonstrated extraordinary courage in overcoming challenges in their lives. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Gratitude Trees Workshop

Nov 11, 2017 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Work with family or friends or individually as you craft a sculptural gratitude tree using natural and recycled materials, as well as a variety of art-making tools and techniques. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

Living History Demonstrations

Nov 11, 2017 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Fort Pitt Museum, part of the Heinz History Center’s museum system, will present living history demonstrations in Point State Park as part of the Steel City Salutes the Troops event, which will commence following the Veteran’s Day Parade. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Mosaic Workshop

Nov 11, 2017 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn a variety of techniques to create your own beautiful mosaic. Bring your hammer, work gloves, and a snack. We'll provide the rest! READ MORE
Community

Welcome, Neighbor! Dinners

Nov 11, 2017
On Saturday, November 11th, hundreds of Pittsburghers will get together at dinner tables across the region to share a meal and get to know their neighbors better. The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh inviting you to be among them. READ MORE
Entertainment

Sound Series: Matthew Shipp Trio with special guest Thoth Trio

Nov 10, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Warhol welcomes back the forward-thinking and iconoclastic jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, with his trio featuring Michael Bisio on bass and Newman Taylor Baker on drums. For over three decades, since getting his start in the early 1990s with David S. Ware Quartet, Shipp has been a pioneer in the New York City experimental jazz scene along with composers such as John Zorn and William Parker. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Yahweh RYSE presents I.D. me

Nov 10, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Daily we deal with social media, sibling rivalry, childhood labels, unforgiven mistakes and even...traditions. In a world full of filters and perceptions, how can we discover who we really are...in Christ? Join the youth of the City of Pittsburgh as they expose and break through some of the various barriers that keep them from truly finding their identity in Christ. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Bernstein Centennial Celebration

Nov 10, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of an American icon–Leonard Bernstein. Hear your favorite musical treasures from Bernstein’s Candide, On the Town and West Side Story, plus music that influenced Bernstein from Copland, Sondheim and Jerome Kern. With two star vocalists direct from Broadway, “Tonight, won’t be just any night!” READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Kyle Abraham / Abraham.In.Motion

Nov 10, 2017 - Nov 11, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 8:00 am
Pittsburgh native and MacArthur “genius” Kyle Abraham returns home to present a trio of work that draws inspiration from jazz and hip-hop to focus on racial injustice. Born into hip-hop culture in the late ‘70s and raised with an artistic upbringing including classical cello, piano, and the visual arts, his work approaches movement as a way to deeply delve into personal identity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Live Music: Lee Robinson

Nov 10, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Enjoy live jazz music throughout the museum by saxophonist, Lee Robinson. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Pittsburgh Photography Market

Nov 10, 2017 | 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
The market will feature photographic prints, cards, magnets, and many other great gifts from several local photographers. READ MORE
Entertainment

The Humans

Nov 9, 2017 - Dec 10, 2017
Brigid and Richard have moved into a shabby two-floor apartment in New York’s Chinatown just in time for Thanksgiving, and her family – mom, dad, sister and grandma – arrives from Scranton, PA to laugh, argue, and eat around the table. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels

Nov 9, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Support the Pittsburgh Panthers as they take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Heinz Field! READ MORE
Shopping

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Rodd & Gunn Special Event

Nov 9, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Rodd & Gunn Special Event with Rep Lino Puccio READ MORE
Arts + Culture

RAW Pittsburgh presents SAVOR

Nov 9, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
This one-night arts festival features: music, hair, makeup, fashion, performance, photography, visual art, and accessories. READ MORE
Community

Mister Rogers Sweater Drive Kick Off

Nov 9, 2017 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join special guest Mr. McFeely and the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh to kick-off the annual Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive! Bring your new or gently used sweaters November 9 through December 15 and share that feeling of warmth with your neighbors in need. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Kristallnacht Commemoration - From Berlin to Pittsburgh: One Family’s Story

Nov 9, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives present a program in commemoration of Kristallnacht, the November Pogrom that swept across Germany on November 9 and 10, 1938, destroying synagogues and Jewish-owned property. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Hiding in Plain Sight

Nov 9, 2017 - Nov 19, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 8:30 pm
“Hiding in Plain Sight,” a project by STUDIOGRUBER, is a pedal-powered pop-up movie theater. Visitors are invited to climb onto a bike and pedal in order to view unique short films, including several historic Pittsburgh-themed pieces. Dates and hours vary for this free project that is open to the public. READ MORE
Community

Luncheon with Ambassador Thomas Pickering

Nov 8, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh for a luncheon with Ambassador Thomas Pickering at the Duquesne Club. READ MORE
Community

Second Wednesday Meditation Group

Nov 8, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just a beginner, join the CLP-Downtown for a meditation practice session. Each session features an audio guided meditation followed by silent meditation. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Tiny Tots - The Music in George’s Head

Nov 8, 2017 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a symphonic reading of The Music in George’s Head: George Gershwin Creates Rhapsody in Blue by Suzanne Slade with illustrations by Stacy Innerst. The orchestra will perform this well-known music portraying George Gershwin’s creative process as the book is read aloud and the gorgeous illustrations are projected above the stage. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans

Nov 8, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans featuring Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Hop Into History: Heinz’s Kitchen

Nov 8, 2017 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join the Heinz History Center in our kitchen to make recipes inspired by Heinz food! Hop into a fun exploration of the past as we play and explore together in this hands-on session designed for 2 – 5-year-olds and their caregivers. READ MORE
Community

Pittsburgh 2025

Nov 8, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
With innovation and technology rapidly influencing Pittsburgh's trajectory, what will the city look like in 2025? READ MORE
Community

Racial Justice Awards Luncheon

Nov 8, 2017 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Each year, the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh pauses to honor remarkable women, men, youth, and organizations who have demonstrated a significant commitment to addressing issues of racial justice, equity, and inclusion throughout greater Pittsburgh communities. READ MORE
Entertainment

Macklemore

Nov 7, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors “Macklemore has partnered with Plus1 so that $1 from every ticket goes to advance racial and social justice through the M&RL Equity Fund”. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Dr. Nelson Harrison

Nov 7, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra, Dr. Nelson Harrison is a musician, composer and avid jazz historian. Harrison has played with Kenny Clarke, Billy Eckstine, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Jay McShann, Slide Hampton and recorded with Walt Harper and Nathan Davis. He has composed more than 400 original compositions, including movie scores and soundtracks. Dr. Harrison invented the instrument, the Trombetto, has written many articles on Pittsburgh’s jazz history and is currently writing a book. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Kirk Franklin & Ledisi

Nov 7, 2017
Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin and R&B powerhouse Ledisi have teamed up to co-headline “The Rebel, The Soul & The Saint Tour.” READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Page to Screen - The Circle

Nov 7, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join the Carnegie Library for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST, MAVIS STAPLES

Nov 6, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Bob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of fifty years now. That’s pretty remarkable. What is more impressive is that Dylan has remained not only active for almost all of that period, but controversial. READ MORE
Entertainment

Miss Tri-State All-Star Pageant

Nov 5, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday, November 5, 2017, Kierra Darshell presents the 25th Anniversary of Miss Tri-State All-Star Celebration "End of an Era in Pittsburgh DRAG Pageantry"! READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Nick Offerman: Full Bush

Nov 5, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Humorist Nick Offerman returns with a collection of his sawdusty musings on survival in the wild, living with enthusiasm, and most importantly, the cultivation of fulsome body hair. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Capitol Steps

Nov 5, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
The Capitol Steps have elevated political satire to an art form. Before The Daily Show, Full Frontal, and The Colbert Report, this Washington, DC-based comedy troupe gave audience laugh cramps with their bipartisan lampooning. READ MORE
Community,
Family

2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Nov 4, 2017 | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take the first step to a world without Alzheimer's. This walk benefits the Alzheimer's Association. READ MORE
Entertainment

Sound Series: SQÜRL featuring Jim Jarmusch & Carter Logan: Four Films by Man Ray

Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Warhol welcomes SQÜRL, featuring the iconic independent filmmaker and musician Jim Jarmusch and producer/composer Carter Logan. READ MORE
Community

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh Red Shoe Ball Gala

Nov 4, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The 2017 Red Shoe Ball features a Celebrate the Night in Black & White theme. Join over 400 guests in celebrating the mission and families of the Ronald McDonald House. With an elaborate silent auction and Sponsor a Family appeal, the hope is to raise $100,000 in support of the families of seriously ill children staying at the House! READ MORE
Community

Designing Project Based Learning Through Arts Integration: Performing Arts

Nov 4, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:00 am
In this performance-based workshop, participants will work with everyday objects and repurposed materials to engineer giant puppets inspired by movement found in the natural world in order to promote deep learning through Project Based Learning plans that span the STEM fields. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

The Marriage of Figaro

Nov 4, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most popular comic operas of all time. Filled with amusing cases of mistaken identity and romantic subterfuge, plus music by a Mozart at the height of his powers, The Marriage of Figaro has stood the test of time for centuries. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

4 x 4: Ephemeral Architectures

Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Formed by world-renowned jugglers Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala, Gandini Juggling is at the vanguard of contemporary circus, reinventing and reinvigorating juggling for the 21st Century. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife

The CCO's Next Generation Gala

Nov 3, 2017 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Next Generation Gala is the CCO’s annual fundraiser supporting the mission of transforming college students to transform the world. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Crafts & Drafts: Poetic Wax

Nov 3, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Students will explore color, texture and depth on wood panels and paint or print with melted crayons to create rust belt landscapes or embed vintage imagery. READ MORE
Entertainment

WordPlay at Bricolage

Nov 3, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
With brazen honesty and creativity, actors, comedy writers, and everyday people read their own stories while our DJ spins a real-time soundtrack using anything from Brahms to Beyoncé. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Grand Opening of Arcade Comedy Theater

Nov 3, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It's the official grand opening weekend for Arcade Comedy Theater, happening Friday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4th. They've got six shows packed with local performers and some very special guests. On top of that, their new home at 943 Liberty Ave will be ready to be filled with laughter, including a brand new downstairs performance space. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Honeck Conducts Mozart and Schubert

Nov 3, 2017 - Nov 5, 2017
Experience “the Pittsburgh Sound” with a program of Viennese classics conducted by music director Manfred Honeck! READ MORE
Shopping

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Stizzoli Spring/Summer 2018 Trunk Show

Nov 2, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Stizzoli Spring/Summer 2018 Trunk Show with Rep Lino Puccio here Nov. 2-3 READ MORE
Entertainment

Disney On Ice: Frozen

Nov 2, 2017 - Nov 5, 2017
Discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before at Disney On Ice presents Frozen! Dazzling ice skating, special effects and unforgettable music will magically transport you to wintry Arendelle. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

World Premiere of “Wendell G. Freeland: A Silent Soldier”

Nov 2, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the African American Program at the Heinz History Center for a light reception and the world premiere of the NOMMO Productions film, “Wendell G. Freeland: A Silent Soldier.” This documentary tells the story of a complex and courageous African American man whose long career helped shape an era of historic change READ MORE
Community,
Convention

YouthPlaces 5th College and Career Fair

Nov 2, 2017 | 4:30 am - 8:00 pm
Youth Places will be hosting their 5th annual college and career fair. Schools from all over the country will be in attendance, and local career service organizations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife

Wednesday Wine Flights: Eastern Mediterranean Wine

Nov 1, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Surprisingly interesting wines abound in Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Bulgaria and Georgia. This event will focus on four wines from a variety of regions in the Eastern Mediterranean. READ MORE
Community

Light Literary Lunch Club: A Short Story Discussion Group

Nov 1, 2017
“In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried,” by Amy Hempel. Love literature, but don’t have much time? Bring a lunch and join the CLP-Downtown at noon on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a short story. Light refreshments are provided. This month’s story is Amy Hempel’s “In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried.” Stop by the library to request a copy or find it online here! READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Pittsburgh Speaker Series - Jeffrey Toobin

Nov 1, 2017 | 8:00 am - 12:00 am
Best known for his books on the inner workings of the Supreme Court, The Oath and The Nine,Toobin began his career first clerking for a federal judge and then as an associate counsel to Lawrence Walsh during the Iran- Contra affair and Oliver North’s criminal trial. READ MORE
Community

Energy's Impact on Culture and the Future

Nov 1, 2017 | 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Hear from energy experts who ask "what if?" questions to predict the future of energy and explore ideas to decarbonize our world in ways that address climate change, economic growth and human well-being. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Día de los Muertos

Nov 1, 2017 - Nov 2, 2017 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that aims to remember and celebrate ancestors and loved ones we've lost. Come to the Studio for the annual sugar-skull making! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Tough Art

Oct 30, 2017 - Jan 21, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This annual innovative artist residency program challenges artists and audiences to rethink their ideas of interactive museum experiences in one of the toughest venues – a children’s museum. Participating artists learn how their artworks connect with visitors outside of the typical museum environment, and what it takes to create artwork that can sustain the rigors of a hands-on environment. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family

Destination Empathy

Oct 30, 2017 - Jan 22, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Explore empathy and kindness through animal-focused activities -- dance like a bee, enter the world of a virtual tiger, see the world through the eyes of a pigeon and more as you learn ways to respect and understand each other. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Xanadu

Oct 12, 2017 - Jan 7, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 2:00 pm
From the golden age of romantic comedies, legwarmers and Pac-Man…XANADU is a classic tale of boy meets girl – except that girl is actually Greek muse “Kira” sent from the heavens to Venice Beach, California to help struggling artist, Sonny, achieve his greatest dream – to open the first ROLLER DISCO READ MORE
Arts + Culture

On the Making of Steel Genesis: Sandra Gould Ford

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Silver Eye Center for Photography presents an exhibition LaToya Ruby Frazier at two separate locations: On the Making of Steel Genesis: Sandra Gould Ford at the August Wilson Center's BNY Mellon Gallery and The Notion of Family at Silver Eye's Penn Avenue gallery. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Bike the Burgh Tour

Jul 12, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Historical bike tour through various neighborhoods of the city, 3 hours long. Bring your own bike or rent. Please check daily schedule on website. READ MORE
Community,
Family

STORY TIME: Studio and Makeshop

Oct 4, 2017 - Dec 28, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh for Studio and Makeshop time! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Running Tours

Sep 5, 2017 - Mar 3, 2018
Offering 5K running tours through 9 different Pittsburgh locations, Pittsburgh Running Tours is a great way to explore the city and get some exercise. READ MORE

Art of Facts - Uncovering Pittsburgh Stories Exhibition

Jul 22, 2017 - Jan 14, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Art of Facts exhibit creatively interprets the rich history of Western Pennsylvania and shares its compelling stories through the art of illustration. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Bubble Boy: The Musical

Sep 22, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001
Arcade Comedy Theater presents its first ever musical! READ MORE
Family,
Festival

Photos with Santa and His Penguin Helper!

Nov 25, 2017 - Dec 16, 2017 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Get your wish list and cameras ready... Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND a penguin! READ MORE
Community,
Family

Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Nov 18, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017 | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Get into the holiday spirit and experience downtown in a whole new way during a complimentary horse drawn carriage ride through Market Square. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Duquesne University Women's Guild Autumn Fundraiser

Nov 14, 2017 - Nov 15, 2017 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
The Duquesne University Women's Guild is sponsoring its annual Autumn fundraiser, at the Duquesne University Student Union. Numerous vendors including jewelry, fashion, cosmetics, skin care, fragrances, confections, home décor even presents for your pets! Special crafts and many other hand made items. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

JazzLive

Nov 7, 2017 - Dec 26, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
JazzLive is a year-round FREE live jazz series taking place at the Backstage Bar, Cabaret at Theater Square, and Katz Plaza. Open to the public, this popular Pittsburgh Cultural Trust music series showcases some of the region's finest jazz musicians every Tuesday from 5pm - 8pm in the heart of the Cultural District. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

The Factory

Nov 7, 2017 - Dec 29, 2017 | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Visitors of all ages and abilities are invited to explore some of Andy Warhol’s signature art-making techniques in The Andy Warhol Museum's underground studio The Factory. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

NaNoWriMo- National Novel Writing Month

Nov 4, 2017 - Nov 26, 2017 | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
CLP- Downtown & Business will open its doors to writers participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) throughout November. Coffee and snacks will be provided to aid your inspiration. Come in just to write or meet and share your ideas with other authors. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

The Factory

Nov 4, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Visitors of all ages and abilities are invited to explore some of Andy Warhol’s signature art-making techniques in The Andy Warhol Museum's underground studio The Factory. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

52 Up Close

Nov 3, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Local illusionist Lee Terbosic has started a residency at Hotel Monaco with his intimate, modern magic show 52 Up Close. Performances run every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Live Music Saturdays at Backstage Bar

Oct 28, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come to the Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar to take advantage of the full bar and dinner menu as you enjoy the free, live music every Friday/Saturday from 5pm-7:30pm! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Live Music Fridays at Backstage Bar

Oct 27, 2017 - Dec 22, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come to the Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar to take advantage of the full bar and dinner menu as you enjoy the free, live music every Friday/Saturday from 5pm-7:30pm! READ MORE
Arts + Culture

The Long Run

Oct 13, 2017 - Jan 28, 2018 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Long Run: painting out of time - is an exhibition of contemporary painting. Through cultural sampling, mathematical amalgamations, and hybridized abstraction - seven artists present a working duration that attempts to respond to the surface of things. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Macular

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 pm - 6:00 pm
For their upcoming group show at Wood Street Galleries, members of the Dutch art collective Macular have developed four kinetic light installations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self

Sep 22, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The August Wilson Center presents Went Looking for Beauty: Refashioning Self, a fine art photography exhibition by Deborah Willis, Ph.D. Through the exploration of two main themes, My Friends’ Closets and Street Views, Willis’ photos reconstruct an imagined past through images depicting its beauty, identity, and cultural memory. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

Teen Time at the Carnegie Library Downtown & Business Branch

Sep 14, 2017 - Dec 21, 2017 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
The Library is THE place to be in the afternoon. If you’re into cool art projects, epic games, music, food and just chilling out – come kick it at Teen Time held Monday and Thursdays! Thursdays at Teen Time we’ll be hanging out in the Meeting Room with video and board games, music, and other fun activities. Stop by to join us and enjoy a few after school snacks too. READ MORE
Entertainment

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Jul 8, 2017 - Jan 1, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic plated dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect! The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show performs on Saturday nights. READ MORE
Nightlife

Roger Humphries Jam Session

Jun 22, 2017 - Dec 28, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Thursday the legendary drummer Roger Humphries hosts his incredible jam session. Joining him every week is Max Leake, Dwayne Dolphin, Lou Stellute & Ron Horton. Please bring your instrument along if you would like to sit it with all of these heavy hitters. READ MORE
Community

Job Help with PA CareerLink

Jun 5, 2017 - Dec 20, 2017 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday come to the Downtown & Business Branch for help finding and applying to jobs. Get one-on-one help to create and updating a resume. Practice interview techniques, and learn how to grow your career. READ MORE
Community

Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour

May 12, 2017 - Nov 11, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Haunted Pittsburgh on a spine-tingling walking tour through one of America's most haunted neighborhoods every Friday and Saturday through early November. READ MORE
Nightlife

Salsa Fridays

May 12, 2017 - Apr 26, 2018 | 10:00 pm - 1:30 am
Salsa Fridays is a social dancing event that takes place at the Cabaret at Theater Square, downtown Pittsburgh. Beginners and advanced welcome. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Pittsburgh Improv Jam

Feb 2, 2017 - Dec 28, 2017 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Pittsburgh Improv Jam takes place every Thursday and is a night of spontaneous, comedic scenes inspired by audience suggestions and performed by experienced improvisers. READ MORE

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