Are you ready to have the best New Year’s Eve Party to date? Then book a New Year’s Eve package with Howl at the Moon Pittsburgh! The fabulous NYE party packages offer you and your friends everything you need to kiss 2017 goodbye, and start the New Year having a blast. 2018 won’t know what hit it. Come to Pittsburgh’s best New Year’s Eve party! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Duquesne Dukes Women's Basketball vs. Massachusetts

Dec 31, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Support the Duquesne Dukes Women's Basketball as they take on Massachusetts at the A.J. Palumbo Center! READ MORE

Entertainment

Mythburgh at First Night

Dec 31, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

In a co-production with Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company for Pittsburgh's First Night festivities, 12 Peers will be remounting some of the Mythburgh plays that have made 2017 so memorable. READ MORE

Entertainment

New Year’s Eve Dinner on the Gateway Clipper

Dec 31, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Begin your New Year's Eve celebration aboard a grand riverboat for a fabulous dinner. Featuring DJ entertainment, a delicious New Year's Eve Buffet, a glass of champagne plus enjoy the beautiful sights of the city one last time before we ring in 2018! READ MORE

Nightlife

New Year's Eve at Il Tetto

Dec 31, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

Unique crafted New Year's cocktails, a wonderful hor d'oeuvres buffet, champagne toast at midnight, free party favors, beautiful city views in a glass-enclosed rooftop plus much more will make your first memories of 2018 something to remember! READ MORE

Nightlife

New Year's Eve at Or, The Whale and Evangeline

Dec 31, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am

Experience a 5 - course dinner designed by Chef Dennis Marron and Chef Brooks Hart, paired with Sommelier select wines for additional $50. 5 pm seating and 7:30 pm seating in our Main Dining Room with the warm ambiance of our 36 foot Wood-fire Grill and exquisite service. READ MORE

Nightlife

Tequila Cowboy Black & Gold Party

Dec 31, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

As we get ready to end another successful Pittsburgh Steelers season, make your New Year plans now and get down to Tequila Cowboy Pittsburgh in the North Shore for our NYE 2018 Black & Gold Party! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Holiday Owl Camps

Dec 30, 2017 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Avoid holiday-break boredom by spending some time with the Extraordinary Owls! Go on an owl prowl and get a behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen to learn what the owls eat, and then discover what’s in an owl pellet! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Holiday Penguin Camps

Dec 29, 2017 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Spend the holidays with the African Penguins! Help prepare breakfast for the National Aviary’s colony of penguins, attend a private feeding, and learn what makes these endangered birds so special. READ MORE

Entertainment

The Play

Dec 28, 2017 - Jan 6, 2018

In this inspiring one-man play, he shares the true story that took him from the football field to the battlefield and back – where he helped the Steelers to four Super Bowl victories! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Holiday Owl Camps

Dec 28, 2017 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Avoid holiday-break boredom by spending some time with the Extraordinary Owls! Go on an owl prowl and get a behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen to learn what the owls eat, and then discover what’s in an owl pellet! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

History at Play: Toy and Game Design Workshop

Dec 28, 2017 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Kids ages 8-11 are invited to join the Heinz History Center for a fun exploration of historic toys and games in the History Center’s new A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibition. After experiencing the steps of innovation in the new Discovery Place exhibit, be inspired to design your own game! Advance registration is required for all History at Play workshops. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Dec 27, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Holiday Penguin Camps

Dec 27, 2017 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Spend the holidays with the African Penguins! Help prepare breakfast for the National Aviary’s colony of penguins, attend a private feeding, and learn what makes these endangered birds so special. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family,

Sports + Recreation

Harlem Globetrotters

Dec 26, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Harlem Globetrotters perform two shows at the PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Cookie Decorating Party

Dec 23, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join the Carnegie Library Downtown for a holiday cookie decorating party! Use icing, food coloring, sprinkles, gel and more to decorate cookies as presents to loved ones, or your own stomach. READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Amplify Church Christmas Workshop Experience

Dec 22, 2017

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Dec 22, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will make a stop in Pittsburgh for two shows as part of their READ MORE

Nightlife

Ugly Sweater Party at Howl at the Moon

Dec 22, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am

Bring on the ugly! Bring your hideous, most horrendous, ugliest Christmas sweater to Howl at the Moon's Ugly Sweater Bash! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Dec 21, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE

Entertainment

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Dec 20, 2017 - Dec 24, 2017

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage at Heinz Hall. READ MORE

Community

Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group

Dec 20, 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: "Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah Trevor. READ MORE

Community

Lunchtime Carol Singing

Dec 20, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Bring your lunch and a friend to come sing, listen, and enjoy the season's music led by David Schaap, organist at Trinity Cathedral, and Rev. Dr. Philip Wainwright. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots

Dec 17, 2017 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Support the Pittsburgh Steelers as they play the New England Patriots at Heinz Field! READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Steelers Tailgate presented by Miller Lite

Dec 17, 2017 | 12:30 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

Entertainment

Craft in America: Celebration

Dec 16, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join the Carnegie Library Downtown for this week's film! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Crafts & Drafts: Holiday Ornaments

Dec 15, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saw, hammer, and finish your own uniquely designed metal ornament in this evening workshop! All levels welcome; basic skills will be taught. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Casting Crowns and For King & Country

Dec 15, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am

Casting Crowns and For King & Country make a stop in Pittsburgh on their READ MORE

Community

StartUp Holiday Party

Dec 15, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Featuring Pittsburgh's Top Innovators, Creators, Startups, Entrepreneurs, and Investors. Come meet some like-minded individuals in the Pittsburgh Startup Community. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses

Dec 14, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The two-hour concert comes to life with a 57-piece orchestra, 20-person choir and a reimagined score that draws from recent and requested Zelda games, including A Link Between Worlds, Twilight Princess and the remake of Majora’s Mask, while still paying homage to such classics as Ocarina of Time and A Link to the Past. READ MORE

Shopping

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

Dec 14, 2017 - Dec 16, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Lourdes Chavez Spring/Summer 2018 Trunk Show with Rep Bonnie Beard READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Jeffrey Osborne

Dec 14, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Jeffrey Osborne is considered one of the most distinctive voices in soul music and is performing his new project, READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Books in the 'Burgh

Dec 13, 2017

The Books in the ’Burgh series provides a forum for authors and literary enthusiasts to share their passion for Western Pennsylvania’s most current storytelling, scholarship, and research. This month's book is READ MORE

Community

Second Wednesday Meditation Group

Dec 13, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just a beginner, join us for a meditation practice session. Each session features an audio guided meditation followed by silent meditation. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Hop Into History: Holiday Memories

Dec 13, 2017 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Experience Pittsburgh’s holiday traditions, from re-created store front windows to Santa’s chair and making snowmen! Hop into a fun exploration of the past at the Heinz History Center as we play and explore together in this hands-on session designed for 2 – 5-year-olds and their caregivers. READ MORE

Community,

Family

Sensory Friendly Afternoon at the Children's Museum

Dec 12, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

ndividuals 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 Colorado Avalanche

Dec 11, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on Colorado Avalanche at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE

Shopping

The Wintermarket at Hotel Monaco

Dec 11, 2017 - Dec 12, 2017 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Hotel Monaco is debuting the first annual holiday Wintermarket, a pop-up market featuring handmade goods from local makers. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Breakfast with General Michael Hayden

Dec 11, 2017 | 8:30 am - 10:00 am

General Michael Hayden is a retired four-star general who served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency when the course of world events was changing at a rapid rate. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens

Dec 10, 2017 | 8:30 pm - 12:00 am

Support the Pittsburgh Steelers as they play the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field! READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Steelers Tailgate presented by Miller Lite

Dec 10, 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

Arts + Culture,

Family

Penguin Painting

Dec 10, 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,

Family

Brunch with Santa at the Aviary

Dec 10, 2017 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Santa invites you to a very special holiday brunch! Reservations include general admission to all of the National Aviary's exhibits, a special bird appearance, a children's craft kit, and photos with Santa and a penguin. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Music on the Mount: Christmas Brass

Dec 10, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Dr. Edward Kocher, Artistic Director will lead the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University Christmas Brass performance. READ MORE

Shopping

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Baldassari Selling Day with Michael Sestak

Dec 9, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 am

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Baldassari Selling Day with Michael Sestak READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Dec 9, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena READ MORE

Entertainment

Happy Hoildays In Pittsburgh

Dec 9, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join the Carnegie Library Downtown for this week's film! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Duquesne Dukes vs Stenson

Dec 9, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Support the Duquesne Dukes Men's Basketball team as they take on Stenson at the A.J. Palumbo Center! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Duquesne Dukes Women's Basketball vs. Akron

Dec 9, 2017 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Support Duquesne Dukes Women's Basketball as they take on Akron at the AJ Palumbo Center! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

A Musical Christmas Carol

Dec 8, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017

The holidays would not be the same without Pittsburgh CLO's A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL! We've taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in your favorite yuletide melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Highmark Holiday Pops

Dec 8, 2017 - Dec 17, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—a spectacular concert of holiday music for the whole family. Take a “Sleigh Ride” with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Broadway sensation Ryan Silverman, and Santa Claus, too! It’s Pittsburgh’s favorite holiday tradition. READ MORE

Community,

Nightlife

Maggie's Farm Rum and Pirata Fundraising Event

Dec 8, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pirata has teamed up with Maggie’s Farm Rum to create a special barrel in honor of Christy Angelo, a former Southern Wine & Spirits and Beam Suntory employee who lost a short five-month battle with colon cancer in 2012. READ MORE

Community

Pearl Harbor Anniversary Flag Ceremony

Dec 7, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Honor the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by aiding museum visitors and local veterans in the unfurling of a 36-foot American flag. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Teacher Professional Development

Dec 7, 2017 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

At the Teacher Professional Development: Circuitry-Making Through Literature, discover ways in which making activities can be easily integrated into your existing curriculum, by leveraging literature that you are already introducing to your learners. READ MORE

Community

Three Rivers, Two Mysteries

Dec 7, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Why did Paul Kochu and Dakota James go missing in December 2014 and January 2017, respectively? Their baffling disappearance and deaths are the subject of a five-part Pittsburgh Post-Gazette podcast, READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Midnight Radio: A Christmas Story

Dec 7, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Follow Ralphie on his quest for the perfect Christmas gift as we recreate iconic moments from the movie with Foley sound effects, cheeky commercial spoofs, & a dizzying array of vocal acrobatics live before your eyes. READ MORE

Community

“Safari,” by Jennifer Egan – Light Literary Lunch Club: A Short Story Discussion Group

Dec 6, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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 Jennifer Egan’s “Safari.” Stop by the library to request a copy or find it online here! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Wednesday Wine Flights: Holiday Wine & Cheese

Dec 6, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

An annual tradition, the Holiday Wine & Cheese event is the most popular event of the year. Join the Cultural Trust as they sample perfect holiday wines and cheesees to pair for the season. READ MORE

Convention

Brownfields 2017 Conference

Dec 5, 2017 - Dec 7, 2017

The heart of Brownfields 2017 is a dynamic educational program of speakers, discussions, mobile workshops, films and other learning formats that are calibrated to provide you with case study examples, program updates, and useful strategies for meeting our brownfield challenges head on. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Kenia

Dec 5, 2017 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kenia has been characterized by many as one of the most excitingly unique performers you can hear today. Born in the exotic city of Rio de Janeiro, she reflects the pulse and intensity of her native Brazil through diversified style. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Eyes of Pittsburgh Exhibit

Dec 5, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join the Post-Gazette for an evening with experts in the field of photojournalism and documentary photography. These visual luminaries will share life behind the lens, reveal moments behind some of the world's most recognizable images and discuss the role technology plays in how we document life and preserve history today. READ MORE

Entertainment

Lecrae: All Things Work Together Fall Tour 2017 at Stage AE

Dec 4, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

General Admission - All Ages This show is indoors READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Duquesne Dukes vs Maryland Eastern Shore

Dec 4, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Support the Duquesne Dukes men's basketball team as they take on the Maryland Eastern Shore at the A.J. Palumbo Center! READ MORE

Community,

Nightlife

Courses for a Cause

Dec 3, 2017

Join these amazing chefs for a five-course dinner with pairings! All proceeds benefit Best Buddies Pennsylvania and the Five P Minus Society. READ MORE

Shopping

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show - Luciano Barbera Selling Day with Lael Wheeler

Dec 2, 2017 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Larrimor's Fall 2017 Designer Trunk Show -- Luciano Barbera Selling Day with Lael Wheeler READ MORE

Entertainment

Adam Trent

Dec 2, 2017 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Direct from Broadway, ADAM TRENT, the break out star of the world’s best selling magic show The Illusionists, brings his signature brand of magic and illusion to this 90-minute spectacle. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Handel's Messiah

Dec 2, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Join in a Pittsburgh concert tradition that thousands enjoy to usher in the holiday season, Handel’s ever-popular Messiah. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh come together for one of the most festive musical events of the year. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Shopping

Handmade Arcade

Dec 2, 2017 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Pittsburgh’s first and largest independent craft fair, Handmade Arcade (HA) celebrates its 13th anniversary on December 2, 2017 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Kreepy Doll Stocking Stuffers

Dec 2, 2017 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Kreepy dolls made with love are perfect stocking stuffers for kids, good and bad! Learn sewing techniques used in kreepy doll making and explore magical design by digging deep into your imagination at the Society for Contemporary Craft. READ MORE

Family

Winter Craft Fun

Dec 2, 2017 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Bring the family top the Carnegie Library Downtown and make some memories when you create wintery crafts that sparkle and shine. There will be a a variety of easy projects to choose from – complete one or complete them all! All ages are welcome. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Frozen Sing Along

Dec 2, 2017 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Welcome the winter with a special sing along showing of Disney’s Frozen. Guests will “Let it Go” as they belt out favorite songs from the film from seats in the brand-new Rangos Giant Cinema. READ MORE

Entertainment

The Nutcracker presented by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Dec 1, 2017 - Dec 27, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Complete with flurrying snow, a colossal Christmas tree and magic tricks galore, this holiday spectacular features over 100 dancers, 200 costumes and Tchaikovsky’s exultant score. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Crafts & Drafts: Ugly Sweaters

Dec 1, 2017 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Make your own unique, festive sweater and be the envy at your holiday party. Students will learn iron-on applique techniques and basic embroidery skills. READ MORE

Community

St Nick Soiree

Dec 1, 2017

This annual event promises festive fun for all Catholic Charity supporters. Ticket price includes valet parking, one free beverage of your choice, holiday food, dancing, and a great opportunity to learn about the Emerging Leaders Council and Catholic Charities' programming. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Mike Birbiglia: The New One

Dec 1, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times called Mike Birbiglia’s recent show Thank God For Jokes “the best night I’ve spent in a theater in a very long time.” In The New One the award-winning comedian approaches an entirely new subject in a new way with the same heart and humor we’ve come to expect. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Haydn's "Creation"

Dec 1, 2017 - Dec 3, 2017

“I want to write a work that will give permanent fame to my name in the world,” declared Haydn as he set out to pen his most celebrated oratorio, The Creation. Based on the Biblical story, with this imaginative depiction, Haydn gives musical life to the six most famous days in all of history. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Day With(out) Art: ALTERNATE ENDINGS, RADICAL BEGINNINGS

Dec 1, 2017 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Curated by Erin Christovale and Vivian Crockett for Visual AIDS, ALTERNATE ENDINGS, RADICAL BEGINNINGS, the 28th iteration of Visual AIDS’ longstanding Day With(out) Art project, prioritizes Black narratives within the ongoing AIDS epidemic, commissioning seven artists—Mykki Blanco, Cheryl Dunye & Ellen Spiro, Reina Gossett, Thomas Allen Harris, Kia Labeija, Tiona McClodden and Brontez Purnell—to create new and innovative short videos. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Gamer's Paradise Party

Dec 1, 2017 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Live in a gamers paradise as Future Tenant goes back in time with all the nostalgic feels of your youth! Guests will have a chance to play the classic games we all know and love like Mario Kart, Crash Bandicoot, and Super Smash Bros. Bring some friends, drink some beer, choose you character, and play the night away! 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

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

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

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Live Music Fridays at Backstage Bar

Dec 15, 2017 - Mar 30, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Come to the Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar to take advantage of our full bar and dinner menu as you enjoy the free, live music every Friday and Saturday! 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

Entertainment

Free Movie Tuesday!

Dec 5, 2017 - Dec 26, 2017 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join us for this week's film! Call 412-281-7141 for more information. READ MORE

Community,

Family

Skate with Santa Saturdays!

Dec 2, 2017 - Dec 23, 2017 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Direct from the North Pole, join the Jolly Big Guy and skate around the spectacular 65-foot Christmas tree surrounded by the iconic glass “Crown Jewel” of the Pittsburgh skyline- PPG Place. 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,

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

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

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

Events

Events

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