Events

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Family,
Outdoor

Downtown Menorah Lighting

Nov 29, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Pittsburgh & Chabad of Squirrel Hill for the annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the City-County Building. READ MORE
Music

I Love The 90s Tour Featuring Vanilla Ice

Nov 27, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Acid wash jeans, skateboard tees, and frosted tips will be all the rage when the "I Love The 90’s" tour takes The Event Center stage at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Downtown 5k Tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours

Nov 27, 2021 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens

Nov 27, 2021
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Outdoor,
Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 26, 2021 - Jan 1, 2022 | 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
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife,
Tours

Thanksgiving Bash moonlight Dance Cruise

Nov 26, 2021 | 10:30 pm - 1:30 am
Come on down to the river and aboard Pittsburgh's hottest post-Thanksgiving Party- the Thanksgiving Bash Moonlight Dance! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

One Day Camp at the National Aviary

Nov 26, 2021 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season with a fun and immersive one-day camp at the National Aviary! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

North Shore 5k Tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours

Nov 26, 2021 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route with Pittsburgh Running Tours READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Strauss Family Favorites

Nov 26, 2021 - Nov 28, 2021
Sparkling waltzes, polkas and more! It’s Thanksgiving Weekend at Heinz Hall, and this year – more than ever – bring family and friends as they offer a generous serving of Strauss family favorites. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan

Nov 25, 2021
Get ready to Turkey Trot LIVE this Thanksgiving day! The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan will be back to a live start line READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Tours

Gateway Clipper Thanksgiving Dinner

Nov 25, 2021
Celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends and family aboard the Gateway Clipper. Enjoy a Pittsburgh dining & sightseeing tour featuring a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet. READ MORE
Music

Jelly Roll at Stage AE

Nov 24, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vancouver Canucks

Nov 24, 2021
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Entertainment,
Music

Dr. Alton Merrell & IMPACT Presented by Kente Arts Alliance

Nov 23, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Dr. Alton Merrell is a world class pianist, Hammond B-3 organist, composer, and educator. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Disney Princess The Concert

Nov 23, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
For generations, Disney’s Princesses have enchanted us with their courage and kindness. Their music has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, that beloved music will be celebrated in Disney Princess - The Concert. READ MORE
Music

Theory of a Deadman at Stage AE

Nov 23, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events

Dr. Alton Merrell & IMPACT Presented by Kente Arts Alliance

Nov 23, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Dr. Alton Merrell is a world class pianist, Hammond B-3 organist, composer, and educator. He has performed and taught throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and parts of the Caribbean. READ MORE
Music

CHVRCHES at Stage AE

Nov 22, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Music

Chevelle at Stage AE

Nov 21, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Music

Take Center Stage Gala

Nov 20, 2021
Take center stage at this exceptional event celebrating the August Wilson Cultural Center, Pittsburgh’s dynamic home for performing and visual arts honoring the legacy of August Wilson. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events

Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas

Nov 20, 2021 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the National Aviary’s newest live online series; pick up a paint brush, and create your own masterpiece! Learn how to paint a portrait via Zoom under the direction of local artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pitt vs. Virginia

Nov 20, 2021
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Community,
Family,
Festival,
Outdoor

Highmark Light Up Night®

Nov 20, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The official kickoff to the holiday season in Pittsburgh is back on a new day! READ MORE
Music

Daughtry at Stage AE

Nov 20, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Santa Zoom

Nov 20, 2021 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presented by BJ's, Santa will be live from the North Pole! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Shopping

Authentic Intentions: Art Print Debut

Nov 20, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Shop a showcase of new prints from five of Pittsburgh's top creatives. Curated by Casey Droege Cultural Productions, powered by Monmade. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Music

Highmark Light Up Night with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Nov 20, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Surround yourself with the sounds of the season! READ MORE
Tours

Light Up Night Dinner Cruise

Nov 20, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
All aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet to kick off the holiday season on Light Up Night READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas

Nov 20, 2021 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pick up a paintbrush and create your own masterpiece as Maria guides participants step-by-step on how to paint a portrait of a popular bird or mammal at the National Aviary READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events

Sabira Cole Film Festival: Winner's Circle Screenings Night 2

Nov 20, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Celebrate the 2nd annual Sabira Cole Film Festival with online screenings that deliver a curated collection of independent cinema from or about the African Diaspora. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

Lit Fridays with Matt Broaddus & Jessica Lanay

Nov 19, 2021
Lit Fridays is a literary-focused, virtual salon presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. This month's conversation features award-winning poet, art writer, and short fiction writer Jessica Lenay and Cave Canem fellow and the author of two chapbooks Matt Broaddus. READ MORE
Family,
Festival,
Outdoor

Grand Opening Day

Nov 19, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
There’s bonus fun to be had Downtown the day before Highmark Light Up Night! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

Sabira Cole Film Festival: Winner's Circle Screenings Night 1

Nov 19, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Celebrate the 2nd annual Sabira Cole Film Festival with online screenings that deliver a curated collection of independent cinema from or about the African Diaspora. READ MORE
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events

Antibias Education and Beyond: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Nov 18, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join P.R.I.D.E (Positive Racial Identity Development In Early Education) for a documentary screening of Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years and discussion with the filmmakers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Digital Skills: eBooks, Audiobooks and Video

Nov 18, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Learn how to check out eBooks, Audiobooks and stream video from the library on your phone, tablet, or computer READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres

Nov 16, 2021
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Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Brandon Victor Dixon

Nov 15, 2021
See Brandon Victor Dixon live at the Greer Cabaret Theater. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Joe Fonda Quartet

Nov 15, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Joe Fonda Quartet is a powerful group of musicians who have collectively been active within the New York Jazz community for over 40 years. READ MORE
Community,
Family

TRUTHSayers: Dr. Moogega Cooper

Nov 14, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A real life “Guardian of the Galaxy,” Dr. Moogega “Moo” Cooper holds the awesome responsibility of keeping the red planet safe from any of the Earth’s contaminants. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Convention

Streetz Dance Convention & Competition

Nov 14, 2021
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Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions

Nov 14, 2021
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events

"Dead Letters: Delivering Unopened Mail from a Pennsylvania Ghost Town" with Jess Weible

Nov 14, 2021 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
On assignment for a small-town newspaper in rural Pennsylvania, rookie reporter Jessica Weible meets Joan Swigart, a creative fireball and “pioneer in print.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Philadanco!

Nov 13, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
PHILADANCO is internationally known for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African American traditions in dance, with a long legacy of building bridges across cultural divides through its work. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Nov 13, 2021
Drawing from the catalogue of Grammy Award-winning R&B legend D’Angelo, this creative exaltation pays homage to the complexities of self-love and the Black love, while serving as a thumping mixtape celebrating our culture, family, and community. READ MORE
Music

Back to the Future

Nov 13, 2021 - Nov 14, 2021
Resonance Works returns to live performance with music by some of today’s most important living composers: Missy Mazzoli, Gabriela Lena Frank, Jessie Montgomery, and Chen Yi. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Nov 13, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham creates work that is galvanized by Black history and culture, and characterized by a sensual and provocative vocabulary that is informed by a vital blend of artistic influences. READ MORE
Music

Midland at Stage AE

Nov 13, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment

That 70's Brunch

Nov 13, 2021 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join the Rivers Club for a one-of-a-kind themed brunch featuring grooviest get=ups, classic cocktails, and fabulous food! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

North Shore 5k Tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours

Nov 13, 2021 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route with Pittsburgh Running Tours READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Downtown 5k Tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours

Nov 13, 2021 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Mosaic Design Workshop

Nov 13, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Use a variety of materials and media to make your own set of 4 mosaic coasters that will be ready to display in your homes READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Batik Art Workshop (Grades 6 - 8)

Nov 13, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn how to make beautiful and repeating designs and gain an appreciation of this unique art READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Music Production Workshop

Nov 13, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Learn studio engineering, mixing, mastering, and more, and develop skills that you can take into a future career in music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Playwriting Workshop (Grades 6 - 8)

Nov 13, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tap into your inner storyteller as you learn how to write electrifying scenes READ MORE
Convention,
Family

2021 Pittsburgh Pet Expo

Nov 12, 2021 - Nov 14, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Attend the 2021 Pittsburgh Pet Expo presented by Healthy Pet Products for paw-sitively, purr-fect fun! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Philadanco!

Nov 12, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
See Philadanco's AWAACC premiere READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Arcade Comedy Presents: Speakeasy

Nov 12, 2021
Speakeasy invites some of Pittsburgh's funniest storytellers to tell a true story while musician FeralCat and DJ Fadewell provide a real time soundtrack. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Beethoven's Fourth Symphony

Nov 12, 2021 - Nov 14, 2021
The symphonies of Beethoven speak to generation upon generation. Guest conductor Juraj Val?uha returns to Heinz Hall to lead Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pitt vs. North Carolina

Nov 11, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Music

The Flaming Lips at Stage AE

Nov 11, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Community,
Festival

Veterans Day Parade Downtown

Nov 11, 2021 | 10:30 am - 12:00 am
The City of Pittsburgh's annual Veterans Day Parade is back in full force, marking the 102nd consecutive Veterans Day Parade in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Bracket Night at Arcade: T.Hanks Giving!

Nov 11, 2021
Bracket Night @ Arcade returns in November for T.Hanks-giving! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Sound Series: Slowdanger, Michiyaya Dance & Abdu Ali: Weighted Sky

Nov 11, 2021
Visit the Andy Warhol Museum to see the work that explores the collapse of capitalism and white supremacist structures on the bodies of people, nationally and globally. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

A Drag Queen Christmas

Nov 11, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
It's a magical night of fun with holiday classics and naughty shenanigans. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers

Nov 11, 2021
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Arts + Culture

Pittsburgh Speakers Series - Platon

Nov 10, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us for the 19th Season of the Pittsburgh Speakers Series presented by the University of Pittsburgh - seven powerful and memorable evenings guaranteed to enlighten and inspire as we present some of the world's most celebrated and influential personalities of our time. READ MORE
Music

Gary Clark Jr. at Stage AE

Nov 10, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Music

Bad Religion at Stage AE

Nov 9, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Music

Shake & Holla

Nov 9, 2021
Shake & Holla is a brand-new tour that showcases foot-stomping Mississippi "hill country" blues and the funky, syncopated sounds of New Orleans brass. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago Bears

Nov 8, 2021
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Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

In-Dialogue series Presented by the #notwhite collective

Nov 8, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The #notwhite collective in-Dialogue series features conversations with BIPOC, AALANA, indigenous and immigrant artists and arts administrators. READ MORE
Tours

Hollywood East Tour - A Downtown Movie Tour

Nov 7, 2021 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ready, Set, Action! Explore original filming locations of big blockbusters as well as smaller independent movies and get to know the history of the actual landmarks you see in the various movie scenes! READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation

EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler

Nov 7, 2021
THE MOST PITTSBURGH RACE EVER READ MORE
Convention

Pennsylvania Bridal & Wedding Expo

Nov 7, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Turn your dream wedding into a reality! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival

THE PITTSBURGH CHILI COOK-OFF

Nov 6, 2021 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join PYP as we host the First Annual The Pittsburgh Chili Cook-Off in the historic Allegheny Commons Park! All funds raised will be used to cover the cost and aid non-profit efforts in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Level Up Stand-Up

Nov 6, 2021
Arcade Comedy Theater’s popular stand-up comedy showcase, Level Up Stand-Up, is back! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

The Magic Flute

Nov 6, 2021 - Nov 14, 2021
Young Prince Tamino embarks on a hero’s quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Pamina from Sarastro’s clutches. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Minnesota Wild

Nov 6, 2021
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Arts + Culture

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pointe in Time | Above and Beyond

Nov 6, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
After a one-year hiatus, please join us in celebration of PBT’s resilience, innovation and new era under Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. READ MORE
Music

Sylvan Esso at Stage AE

Nov 5, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Gab Bonesso: Crazy Funny presented by Arcade Comedy

Nov 5, 2021
If you are a fan of fireworks, amusement parks and circuses, this is the comedy show for you! READ MORE
Film & Movies

Film Screening: Spencer

Nov 5, 2021 - Nov 23, 2021
On Christmas weekend in 1991, the marriage between Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, spirals apart. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Troupe Vertigo with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Nov 5, 2021 - Nov 7, 2021
Their acrobatics will leave you breathless! Each of their astonishing gravity-defying feats are choreographed to live music and stunning visual arts. READ MORE
Music

San Holo at Stage AE

Nov 4, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Film & Movies

Film Screening: Posession (1981)

Nov 4, 2021
After Anna (Isabelle Adjani) reveals to her husband, Mark (Sam Neill), that she is having an affair, she leaves him and their son. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

Hate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship

Nov 4, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library on a monthly conversation series as we explore ideas from leading authors for building a more equal and united future. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Nov 4, 2021
READ MORE
Community

Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Open House Event

Nov 4, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Celebrate Bernstein-Burkley's move to their brand-new headquarters in Downtown while enjoying industry-themed cocktails, hors d-oeuvres, music, and more. READ MORE
Music

Tech N9ne at Stage AE

Nov 3, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue Series: Healthcare and Community

Nov 3, 2021 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The goal of this session is to hold space to discuss the health impacts of COVID, disparities within our healthcare system and community care practices READ MORE
Community,
Online & Virtual Events

Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Creativity. Presented with Carnegie Mellon University

Nov 3, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Three experts from Carnegie Mellon University—a worldwide leader in AI—and the University of Pittsburgh will explore the intersection of technology in creative practices including music, architecture, and literature. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Liberty Magic: Jade in A WOMAN'S TOUCH

Nov 3, 2021 - Nov 28, 2021
“A Woman’s Touch” is an intriguing look at how magic and reality coexist in our lives. Not just the for the magician but for everyone. The “world of the unexplained” will be explored in each performance. READ MORE
Music

The Bay Strikes Back Tour at Stage AE

Nov 1, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment

The Chief

Oct 20, 2021 - Nov 7, 2021
Go behind the steel curtain with Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney in this all-new production of The Public's favorite classic by renowned playwright Rob Zellers and award-winning columnist Gene Collier. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Online & Virtual Events

Virtual Field Trips Presented by the EQT Children's Theater Festival

Oct 15, 2021 - Nov 5, 2021
Until we gather again in-person for the next EQT Children’s Theater Festival in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, two new Virtual Field Trips for educators and group leaders to share with students and young arts enthusiasts will be available for a limited time. READ MORE
Family,
Music

Schooltime: Meet the Orchestra

Oct 1, 2021 - May 18, 2022
Explore each instrument family of the orchestra through a series of instrument demonstrations, chamber performances, and interviews with individual PSO musicians. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Among Women: Contemporary Art from Serbia

Sep 11, 2021 - Jan 9, 2022
Exhibited for the first time in Pittsburgh, Among Women: Contemporary Art from Serbia presents the work of eleven female artists who are deeply connected to Belgrade, Serbia. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

This Sacred Thing

Sep 11, 2021 - Nov 21, 2021
This Sacred Thing examines perspectives related to relics, ranging from the divine to the obsolete. The exhibit features work from 37 local and international artists. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Matthew Schreiber | New Work

Sep 11, 2021 - Mar 13, 2022
Explore two floors, and three new installations, at Wood Street Galleries, incorporating all of these media intertwined with physics, technology, and the exploration of perception. READ MORE
Family,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events

Schooltime: Musical Storytelling

Sep 1, 2021 - Dec 1, 2021
Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for musical readings of three children’s books, each read by a guest narrator and featuring performances by PSO musicians. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Black & Ghost Tour

Aug 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 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,
Shopping

Handmade Arcade Virtual Holiday Market

Nov 27, 2021 - Nov 29, 2021
Shop one-of-a-kind handmade products from over 200 talented makers, artists, and craftspeople from the comfort of your home! Treat yourself to indulgent candles and soaps or find the perfect gift of eclectic pottery and artwork, sustainable wallets and bags, or hand-forged knives and jewelry. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Harris Theater: Power of the Dog

Nov 24, 2021 - Dec 9, 2021 | 5:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Live from the Harris Theater, see the Power of the Dog, an epic western, gothic melodrama and a simmering thriller by Jane Campion READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Holiday KidsPlay Selfie Garden

Nov 23, 2021 - Dec 28, 2021 | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
The beautiful outdoor Heinz Hall Courtyard has been transformed into a child’s television dreamland, thanks to Xfinity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 21, 2021 - Jan 2, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh with Walk the Burgh READ MORE
Arts + Culture

InVisible

Nov 19, 2021 - Feb 13, 2022
InVisible, an art exhibition centered on mental health from the Black perspective features painting, sculpture, performance, multimedia installations, and poetry by 12 artists. READ MORE
Convention

2021 Magee-Womens Summit

Nov 16, 2021 - Nov 18, 2021
The 2021 Magee-Womens Summit will convene scientific and clinical innovators, virtually and in person, to transform women’s health and reproductive biology in the 21st century. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

Nov 16, 2021 - Nov 21, 2021
She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. READ MORE
Convention

2021 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators General Assembly

Nov 11, 2021 - Nov 13, 2021
Students and advisors from across the nation will gather in-person to be inspired, share ideas, and build exceptional peer education programs promoting strategies in health, safety, and student leadership. READ MORE
Community,
Convention

EDSpaces 2021

Nov 3, 2021 - Nov 5, 2021
The Marketplace for Innovative Learning Environment READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Pompeii: The Exhibition

Oct 4, 2021 - Nov 24, 2021 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Find yourself in a reproduced atrium inside a unique Roman villa, where you will embark on a tour through the ancient city READ MORE
Tours

Best of the Burgh Tour

Apr 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Tours

Santa Story Time Cruise

Nov 27, 2021 - Dec 18, 2021 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Come aboard our ALL NEW Santa Story Time Cruise with Santa Claus and his trusted number one elf – BUDDY! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Season’s Greetings Saturdays

Nov 27, 2021 - Dec 18, 2021 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Write a letter to Santa, make holiday-themed crafts, and more at the National Aviary! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Shopping

Downtown Elf Hunt

Nov 27, 2021 - Dec 18, 2021
Santa’s scout elves have made it Downtown, and he needs your help to find them! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Santa Zoom

Nov 21, 2021 - Dec 23, 2021 | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Presented by BJ's, Santa will be live from the North Pole! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Market Square

Santa Zoom

Nov 21, 2021 - Dec 23, 2021 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Presented by BJ's, Santa will be live from the North Pole! READ MORE
Community,
Family

Saturdays with Santa at the Heinz History Center

Nov 20, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us on select Saturdays this holiday season to take socially distanced photos with Santa Claus inside the History Center’s A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibition. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

For Tonight It's Everything

Nov 19, 2021 - Jan 30, 2022
READ MORE
Family,
Market Square,
Shopping

Peoples Gas Holiday Market

Nov 19, 2021 - Dec 23, 2021 | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Shop from more vendors than ever before as you stroll through an illuminated Market Square at the tenth annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ READ MORE
Market Square,
Shopping

Peoples Gas Holiday Market

Nov 19, 2021 - Dec 23, 2021
Shop from more vendors than ever before as you stroll through an illuminated Market Square at the tenth annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Santa Zoom

Nov 19, 2021 - Dec 23, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Presented by BJ's, Santa will be live from the North Pole! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Science After Hours: Team Design Challenge

Nov 19, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Experience a party atmosphere after hours on all four floors of the Science Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Tour Your Future

Nov 16, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Tour Your Future

Nov 13, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

Tour Your Future

Nov 13, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment

Arcade Improv Jam

Nov 7, 2021 - Nov 14, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday nights, join Arcade Comedy downtown for fun, laid-back improv comedy jams! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Tour Your Future

Nov 4, 2021 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: Virtual Storytelling Events

Nov 1, 2021 - Nov 29, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh invites you to our weekly armchair Virtual Storytelling presentations celebrating Pittsburgh – the famous and infamous, communities, arts, and general interest. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events

Virtual Café Sci

Nov 1, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Café Sci is THE place in Pittsburgh where anyone interested in science can get together in a virtual setting to discuss today's science issues with experts READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Tour Your Future

Oct 21, 2021 - Nov 21, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour Your Future provides opportunities for middle and high school girls+* to discover STEM careers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Sports + Recreation

Salsa Fridays at CrossBody Dance + Movement

Oct 15, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021 | 9:30 pm - 1:00 am
We've all been missing Salsa Pittsburgh's Salsa Fridays Cabaret Theater, so until they re-open, we've decided to team up with Jeff & Colleen Shirey to bring Friday night dancing back to Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

Oct 4, 2021 - Apr 24, 2022 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Travel across the world from mineral fields to lava lakes to see how volcanoes impact our earth. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour with Walk the Burgh

Sep 6, 2021 - Jan 2, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 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
Outdoor,
Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise on the Gateway Clipper

Jun 11, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021
The only way to see the City and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard one of our Pittsburgh river cruises. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours

Sunset Dinner Cruise

Jun 11, 2021 - Nov 12, 2021 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The weekend is the time to relax, unwind, and have fun! Join us out on the water aboard our Sunset Dinner Cruise. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Youth Open Studio

Jun 9, 2021 - Dec 29, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teens learn the photographic silkscreen printing process, experiment with new art-making tools and techniques, and work on independent projects in a relaxed, creative environment. READ MORE

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