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Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Kierra Darshell Drag Show

Dec 31, 2024
Kierra Darshell celebrates a distinguished career in the art of female impersonation for 35 years. As Pittsburgh’s First Lady of Drag - Ms. Darshell, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: leader, role model, innovator in the local drag community, and mentor for drag performers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Roger Humphries Celebrates Ray Charles

Dec 31, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Roger Humphries Celebrates Ray Charles will feature the original arrangements from the Ray Charles big band book that Roger Humphries played when he was in the band in the late 1960s. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Ed & Day in the 'Burgh: Epic Comedy on New Year's Eve

Dec 31, 2024 | 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Comedians Ed Bailey & Day Bracey, hosts of the Emmy Nominated TV show "Ed & Day in The Burgh," ring in the new year with an hour of stand-up comedy for you and your loved ones to enjoy...as long as your loved ones aren't small children with sensitive ears. READ MORE
Holidays,
Tours

New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise & Tour

Dec 31, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Begin your New Year’s Eve Celebration aboard our early evening riverboat dinner & tour! Featuring our delicious New Year’s Eve Buffet, DJ entertainment, a Glass of Champagne and our festive Pittsburgh Skyline lit up for the start of the New Year! READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Tours

New Year's Eve Dance Cruise

Dec 31, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
Celebrate the start of the new year aboard this grand riverboat tour! This spectacular New Year’s Eve Cruise features a variety of snacks, DJ entertainment playing all your dance favorites, an open dance floor, champagne toast at midnight, hats and noise makers, and beautiful views of the Pittsburgh skyline at night. READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Tours

New Year's Eve Hors D'Ouevres Dance Cruise & Tour

Dec 31, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
Celebrate the start of a brand-new year with family and friends aboard our fabulous end-of-year celebration cruise & tour! Enjoy a great hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast at midnight, DJ entertainment and the most magnificent, sparkling view of our beautiful city of Pittsburgh! Must be 21 years of age. Valid photo ID required to board. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Zuzu African Acrobats

Dec 31, 2024
The Zuzu Acrobats are a dynamic, highly skilled acrobatic troupe hailing from East Africa, specializing in fast-paced performances that combine traditional African acrobatics, high-energy tumbling, balancing acts, and humor. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Alumni Theater Company

Dec 31, 2024
Join ATC for an unforgettable performance at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, where music and words come together in a unique celebration of the past year and the one to come. READ MORE
Community,
Holidays

Noon Years Eve

Dec 31, 2024 | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
We’re ringing in the new year a little early with a champagne toast at noon, where you’ll enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles. Savor our delicious lunch menu while celebrating the start of 2025 in great company. It's the perfect way to toast to the new year before the evening festivities begin! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Mihali (Live Band)

Dec 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
See Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Mihali LIVE at Stage AE! READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife

NYE 2025 | Howl at the Moon Pittsburgh

Dec 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Includes live music, 4-hour drink package, complimentary buffet, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight! READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife

NYE 2025 at The Aspen (at Spritzery!) - Pittsburgh New Years Eve

Dec 31, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Ring the new year at The Aspen (at Spritzery)! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays

Highmark First Night 2025

Dec 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Don’t miss one of Downtown Pittsburgh’s most beloved holiday traditions. Highmark First Night is back for its 31st year! This celebration transforms the 14-block Cultural District into an electrifying hub of theater, comedy, magic, dance, and live music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

All We Imagine As Light

Dec 20, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025
Crafted with visual poetry and emotional empathy, this 2024 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner from director Payal Kapadia shines a light on three nurses as they negotiate love and life in the teeming Mumbai metropolis. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Luis Carreon in La Bestia

Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Beneath Luis Carreon's suave and debonair exterior lies La Bestia (The Beast)–a magician of unparalleled skill with a mischievous sense of humor. In his one-man show, Luis combines his jaw-dropping magical skills, his Latin heritage, and off-the-wall comedy to share his real-life experiences, poking fun at stereotypes, cultural differences, and himself. 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
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
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Bike the Burgh - Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Jan 1, 2025 - 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! 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

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