Events
Events
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December 2023
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Tours
New Year's Eve Hors D'ouevres Dance Cruise & Tour
Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
Ring in the New Year on a Pittsburgh Three Rivers Cruise READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Tours
New Year's Eve Dance Cruise
Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
Kiss This Year Goodbye with a NYE Riverboat Cruise in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Holidays,
Tours
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise & Tour
Dec 31, 2023 | 6:00 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
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife
New Year's Eve Red Carpet Soiree at City Works
Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Step into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as we roll out the red carpet to bid farewell to the year in style. Join us for the most glamorous New Year's Eve celebration in town. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife
New Year's Eve 2024 at Howl at the Moon
Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Join us as the clock strikes twelve on Sunday, December 31st to kiss 2023 goodbye! READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife
NYE 2024 at Penn Society
Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 3:30 am
Secure your spot at Downtowns most exclusive spot for NYE 2024 READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes
New Year's Eve Celebration!
Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 9:30 pm - 2:00 am
What could be better than dancing the night away on New Year's Eve? READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Highmark First Night
Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 12:30 am
Ring in the New Year at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh — free and open to everyone! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade: D&D Holiday Special
Dec 30, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show READ MORE
Entertainment
Well Known Strangers: Coulda Woulda Shoulda
Dec 30, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Coulda kissed your crush after the New Year’s countdown? Woulda stuck with your New Year’s resolution? Shoulda joined that road trip to watch the ball drop in Times Square? READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Dec 29, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023
Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Select Start Live
Dec 29, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
It’s the last Friday of the year and Select Start is going all out. READ MORE
Entertainment
Mini Dungeon's Merry-Go-Round
Dec 29, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Mini Dungeon and all their friends on the Merry Go Round. READ MORE
Entertainment
Hot Dog Accessories
Dec 29, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An improv variety show featuring the local comedy troupe Hot Dog Accessories along with special guest musician James Jamison. READ MORE
Holidays
Holiday Late Nights
Dec 29, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore tropical immersive habitats after dark, where beautiful birds roost in lush tree canopies. Take in holiday décor while taking part in family-friendly activities. Enjoy festive nightly programming. READ MORE
Entertainment
Pittsburgh Improv Jam w Well Known Strangers
Dec 28, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join the Well Known Strangers as they host the Pittsburgh Improv Jam, a now-monthly jam presented at the Arcade Comedy Theater and open to all performers! READ MORE
Holidays
Holiday Late Nights
Dec 28, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore tropical immersive habitats after dark, where beautiful birds roost in lush tree canopies. Take in holiday décor while taking part in family-friendly activities. Enjoy festive nightly programming. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Tours
Princess Holiday Ball Cruise & Tour
Dec 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Celebrate the Holidays with the “Coolest” Princesses in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Holiday Camps
Dec 27, 2023 - Dec 29, 2023
Explore the universe, traverse distant galaxies, become a Lego engineer, build robots and complete a Mission to Mars! READ MORE
Holidays
Holiday Late Nights
Dec 27, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore tropical immersive habitats after dark, where beautiful birds roost in lush tree canopies. Take in holiday décor while taking part in family-friendly activities. Enjoy festive nightly programming. READ MORE
Community,
Holidays,
Sports + Recreation
AHN Sports Medicine Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic
Dec 27, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Dwayne Dolphin Fo'tet
Dec 26, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Local jazz stand-out Dwayne Dolphin is a mainstay in the jazz scene, working with Pittsburgh greats such as Roger Humphries, Pete Henderson, and Carl Arter. READ MORE
Holidays
Season's Greetings Saturdays
Dec 23, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE
Film & Movies
May December
Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024
After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly perfect suburban life. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Choir Consequences
Dec 23, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Choir Consequences is a Pittsburgh-based musical improv team, specializing in Broadway-style musical performances. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays
The Christmas Eve Eve Comedy Show
Dec 23, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Don Arner presents: Christmas Eve-Eve standup showcase! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Dec 23, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Holidays
Ralphie's Roundup
Dec 23, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for our free family holiday party in the lobby of the O'Reilly Theater after the final matinee performance of A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE PLAY, featuring cookies, music, games, and entertainment hosted by Miss Cassidy Creates. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Dec 23, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Film & Movies
Society of the Snow
Dec 22, 2023 - Jan 4, 2024
Returning to Spanish language cinema for the first time since his acclaimed debut THE ORPHANAGE, J.A. Bayona (THE IMPOSSIBLE, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM) brings breathless thrills and emotional gravitas to the tragic, true story of Uruguayan Flight 571. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Aaron Kleiber & Friends Stand-Up Showcase
Dec 22, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come and hang with comedian Aaron Kleiber for a special holiday stand-up showcase. READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedy Royale
Dec 22, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A knock-down, drag-out improv competition READ MORE
Entertainment
Stand-Up Get Down
Dec 22, 2023
Standup Getdown is ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ for standup comedians! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
The Terrible Tour
Dec 22, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
HERE WE GO… Grab those towels, some cold IC Lights, and wear that black 'n gold because this is the only comedy sightseeing experience for Steeler Nation! READ MORE
Entertainment
Lucky Draw
Dec 21, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents “Lucky Draw," an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music
Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert
Dec 21, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Celebration with special guest Ann Hampton Callaway is a live melding of two of MCG Jazz’ holiday recordings: The Hope of Christmas and Joyful Jazz. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
George Jones New View Quartet
Dec 19, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A self-taught percussionist, George Jones has been a mainstay on the Pittsburgh music scene for over 30 years and is recognized as the finest conga player in the area. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music
Holiday Brass Spectacular
Dec 19, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The virtuosic brass section of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is renowned for its brilliance, refinement and incredible power. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Christmas from Notre Dame
Dec 18, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The University of Notre Dame Glee Club and Symphony Orchestra will present their holiday program Christmas From Notre Dame on tour for the first time READ MORE
Tour Your Future
Dec 18, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Want to know what it takes to make your favorite science museum successfully operate? Join us at Carnegie Science Center to learn about the different careers that help run our museum. READ MORE
Free event,
Tours
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Dec 18, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Completed in 1886 to the designs of Boston architect H. H. Richardson and in use until July 27, 1995, the former Allegheny County Jail was renovated between 1999 and 2001 to house the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. READ MORE
Film & Movies
The Red Shoes
Dec 17, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Red Shoes, the singular fantasia from Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, is cinema’s quintessential backstage drama, as well as one of the most glorious Technicolor feasts ever concocted for the screen. READ MORE
Holidays,
Sports + Recreation
US Cheer Productions - Holiday Extravaganza Cheer and Dance Championships 2023
Dec 17, 2023
Cheerleading teams will compete at the Holiday Extravaganza Championships in Pittsburgh. Register now! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Holidays
The Nutcracker Sensory-Friendly
Dec 17, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Celebrate the most delightful time of year with the sweetest of holiday traditions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. READ MORE
Holidays
Season's Greetings Saturdays
Dec 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife
The Grinch Cabaret
Dec 16, 2023 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Grinch is sick of all this holiday cheer! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Jerome &: Else Collective, Derek Minto, & more!
Dec 16, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Theres “Yes &” and then there’s “Jerome &” – sketch comedy, stand-up, live music, and you! READ MORE
Entertainment
What's Your Sign?
Dec 16, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pittsburgh’s only astrology-themed comedy show – What’s Your Sign? is back for the Winter Solstice! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
Dec 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays
AWCommunity Day: Holiday Edition
Dec 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
It’s holiday time and we invite all families to come to our Holiday Community Day at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays
Matt Light's Ugly Sweater Party
Dec 16, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Matt Light’s 3rd annual Ugly Sweater Party Comedy Show! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays
Play it Forward Toy Drive
Dec 16, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
There’s not a better way to kick off the Holiday Season than a generous donation of your toys. Join Play it Forward Pittsburgh in bringing joy and hope for kids and families in need. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music
Sensory Friendly Concert: Holiday Pops
Dec 16, 2023 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Get in the holiday spirit with the entire family, in a judgment-free environment that is welcoming to all, especially those with sensory sensitivities and those on the autism spectrum. READ MORE
Film & Movies
Museum of the Revolution (2021)
Dec 15, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Inside the remnants of an abandoned utopian project, a young life persists in the form of a fierce little girl. As the city around her transforms, so looms an end to childhood dreams. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Comedian Kieron Harrell
Dec 15, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Kieron Harrell is a Chicago comedian who was born and raised in Ohio, but like anyone trying to succeed in life, he first had to leave Ohio. READ MORE
Entertainment
Bracket Night
Dec 15, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bracket Night @ Arcade returns for a monthly, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST STUFF. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Fridays
Dec 15, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Licensed therapist, Crystal Joseph, joins LIT Friday for a conversation about her latest publication, her practice, and best tips to keep your mental health on track during the holidays and times of crisis. READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife
SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY
Dec 15, 2023 | 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
IT’S TIME FOR A NU KIND OF 90’S / 00’S DJ NIGHT! READ MORE
Entertainment
House Team Hot Spot
Dec 15, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. READ MORE
Holidays,
Music
Sing! An Irish Christmas
Dec 14, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Ireland's own Keith & Kristyn Getty, known for modern hymns and carols such as In Christ Alone, for their annual tour of Sing! An Irish Christmas. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Workshops & Classes
Library Lounge: Gaming
Dec 14, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us for a fun and engaging social program. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays
Black Nativity 30th Anniversary Celebration
Dec 14, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of joy and celebration as we mark the 30th anniversary of Black Nativity! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music
96.1 KISS Holiday Party Featuring LANY
Dec 14, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Patrick Martin READ MORE
Entertainment
Hot Jam w Ricky Romance
Dec 14, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Hop up and play with Ricky Romance READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Workshops & Classes
Drag & Draw
Dec 14, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us for a night of drag, music, and creativity. READ MORE
Holidays,
Music
Straight No Chaser - Sleighin' It Tour
Dec 12, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Lynn Speakman Quintet
Dec 12, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lynn Speakman (alto saxophone/flute) has been a performer, composer, arranger, and music educator for over 25 years. READ MORE
Community
MAPS GALA 2023
Dec 12, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MAPS is the Minority Architects of Pittsburgh Scholarship and the GALA is to celebrate recent scholarship awardees. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends: A Celebration
Dec 12, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrating her 60th birthday, Anne-Sophie Mutter has chosen Pittsburgh for her one-night-only concert! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music
A Very Yinzer Christmas
Dec 11, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
“A Very Yinzer Christmas,” Presented by 3WS radio features performances by more than 25 local music icons. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Junction Trio
Dec 11, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents the Junction Trio, a “new generation” piano trio that pairs impeccable technique with an emotionally expressive style. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays
Santa Breakfast
Dec 10, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for a festive morning filled with holiday magic! READ MORE
Community
2023 Feast of the Seven Fishes Benefit Tasting
Dec 10, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Indulge in a culinary adventure at this first annual Paesano Productions event, featuring a moveable feast curated by talented local Italian-American chefs, bakers, and purveyors. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Holidays
Theater On Tap
Dec 10, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Pittsburgh Public Theater and Barrel & Flow for this exclusive co-curated tasting series, pairing your new favorite beers with your new favorite show. READ MORE
Family
Sensory Sensitive Science Hours
Dec 10, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sensory Sensitive Science Hours are held on select Sunday mornings. Exhibit lights and sound effects are adjusted and special hands-on activities are added to foster a safe, welcoming, and most of all, fun, environment for all visitors. READ MORE
Holidays
Season's Greetings Saturdays
Dec 9, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Holidays,
Workshops & Classes
Here Comes Santa Paws: Art Fur Animals
Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
For All Ages: Create toys that are both pet-safe and creative for dogs, cats, and even rabbits in this seasonal workshop! READ MORE
Convention,
Shopping
Pittsburgh Sneaker Swap
Dec 9, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Pittsburgh, We Are Coming With Our Biggest Show Yet! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix
Dec 9, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Voted by 2020 Downbeat Critics Poll as Rising Star Alto Saxophonist, and Up and Coming Artist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, charismatic and dynamic saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin fuses traditional conceptions of jazz, hip-hop, and soul. READ MORE
Holidays,
Shopping
Pittsburgh Jewelry District Open House
Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Open house 3 floors of jewelers will hosting parties READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Super Late Night
Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
A superhero talk show READ MORE
Entertainment
Arcade Hootenanny
Dec 9, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Chicago-style improv comedy READ MORE
Entertainment
Revue This! A Second City-Style Sketch Show
Dec 9, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
A fast-paced sketch spectacular! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Journey Through Time: Jr. Girl Scout Badge Workshop
Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Junior Girl Scouts are invited to earn their “Playing the Past” badge at the History Center. READ MORE
Community,
Holidays
Batch-A-Toys Drive
Dec 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the Best of the Batch Foundation for the annual Batch-A-Toys drive at the History Center. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
CheerSport Classic
Dec 9, 2023
Cheerleading teams compete against the best at the Cheersport Classic. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Holidays
Pittsburgh Holiday Banquet LLC 2023
Dec 9, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Pittsburgh Holiday Banquet is a free event geared toward the underserved communities. The event will feature free holiday meals, entertainment and gifts. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour - Holiday Ride
Dec 9, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Explore the Steel City like never before! Hop aboard and experience Pittsburgh's one and only transportainment bus. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
The Youth Arts Council's Winter Teen Night
Dec 9, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Winter Teen Night is designed to connect youth from around the Pittsburgh region for a night of art, music, dancing, and food! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Tours
Emerging Visions Walking Tour
Dec 9, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy a free guided tour of the new collaborative exhibition Emerging Visions, which creates a public-facing multi-site gallery in the heart of Downtown. READ MORE
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
EveryBody Outdoors: Celebrate the Season Hike
Dec 9, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
t’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for our final trip of the year as we explore destinations of Downtown Pittsburgh highlighting the holiday light displays and decorations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Holidays,
Music
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
Dec 9, 2023
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will present Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live to the film. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
The Wind Got Up in the Night and Took Our Plans Away
Dec 8, 2023 - Mar 17, 2024 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Exhibit open at the 937 Gallery READ MORE
Film & Movies
Fallen Leaves
Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
Sweet-souled in story, scalpel-sharp in filmmaking precision, this enchanting love story from Finnish virtuoso Aki Kaurismäki circles around two financially strapped Helsinkians who keep finding and losing one another in a world that seems to be falling apart. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Music
We Want the Funk Festival
Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 9, 2023
The fifth annual We Want the Funk Festival, will celebrate the rhythm-driven musical genre that evolved from the R&B, soul, and jazz scenes of the 1960s and that continues to influence today’s artists, featuring a dynamic host and lineup that will include a variety of performers from chart-toppers to R&B-fusion groups to solo vocalists. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Holidays
The Nutcracker
Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023
Celebrate the most delightful time of year with the sweetest of holiday traditions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
Card Titan 2023
Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023
Come on out and play at the Magic Gathering – Eternal Weekend North America featuring groups of amazing artists and an impressive showcase from our authorized vendors! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour - Holiday Ride
Dec 8, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Explore the Steel City like never before! Hop aboard and experience Pittsburgh's one and only transportainment bus. READ MORE
Entertainment
The Latchkey Kids
Dec 8, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
90s-inspired sketch, improv, and music! READ MORE
Entertainment
Fondue for Two
Dec 8, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fondue for Two is Pittsburgh’s resident improv duo named after television’s highly lauded and often panned television series GLEE (2009-2015). READ MORE
Entertainment
Revue This! A Second City-Style Sketch Show
Dec 8, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A fast-paced sketch spectacular! READ MORE
Film & Movies
Spang's First Century
Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023
Pittsburgh Sound + Image is honored to present the world premiere of a film restoration nearly 200 years in the making! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
One-Log Bridge
Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 8, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
One-Log Bridge is a new opera theatre work about the immigrant experience in the U.S. One-Log Bridge uses the beauty of voice to explore the social complexities inherent in notions of resilience, race, solidarity, immigration, and settlement challenges. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Dec 7, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Holidays
A Christmas Story: The Play
Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023
TIMELESS COMEDY RETURNS TO PUT YOU AND YOURS ON THE NICE LIST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
Dec 7, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New England Patriots in 2023 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
The Terrible Tour
Dec 7, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
HERE WE GO… Grab those towels, some cold IC Lights, and wear that black 'n gold because this is the only comedy sightseeing experience for Steeler Nation! READ MORE
Holidays,
Shopping
Rivers Club Holiday Market
Dec 6, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Let's make this holiday season memorable and meaningful by choosing to shop local. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Dec 6, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023
Charles Dickens final unfinished novel inspired Rupert Holmes to write this hilarious, lighthearted whodunit of a musical. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Dec 6, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming back to YOUR town with a brand new edition of the internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show! READ MORE
Free event,
Music
The Brian Edwards Excursion
Dec 5, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Brian Edwards was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to musician parents. His love affair with the drums began at age three, and at that time, his parents realized they had a prodigy on their hands. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Tour
Dec 5, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
On this tour we will cruise through the streets of the financial and cultural district, explore the Strip District and check out the North Shore. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
History Bowl (Grades 4-8)
Dec 5, 2023 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Come explore the Heinz History Center with your classes during this special one-day event! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Music
Celtic Woman Christmas
Dec 5, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman with a full orchestra. READ MORE
Convention
Pittsburgh Hiring Event
Dec 4, 2023 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for a great day of recruiting! Dress to impress, connect live with the HR Teams from local and Fortune 500 companies to apply to full time and part time positions. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Comedy Tour
Dec 4, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
STAND CLEAR...Nurse Blake hits the road again with his NEW COMEDY TOUR "SHOCK ADVISED!" READ MORE
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events,
Workshops & Classes
Cafe Scientifique - Carbon Capture 101
Dec 4, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Interested in science? Want to learn more about the latest technology breakthroughs in normal English, minus the jargon? Then Café Scientifique Pittsburgh at Carnegie Science Center is the place to be! READ MORE
Community
Best Buddies Taste Buds 2023
Dec 4, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Taste Buds features a philanthropic competition where chefs from around the Greater Pittsburgh area will cook their best dishes for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD). READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Dec 3, 2023 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Titian: Empire of Color
Dec 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Winning over popes and emperors with his iconic, revolutionary works Titian succeeded in becoming one of the artists that symbolized the entire Renaissance. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
Streetz Dance Convention & Competition
Dec 3, 2023
You don’t want to miss the Steetz Dance Convention which is a unique learning opportunity throughout meaningful dance classes, and enjoy a friendly competition. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals
Dec 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 NFL Regular Season Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Handel's Messiah
Dec 2, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join your Pittsburgh Symphony family this holiday season for Handel’s beloved masterpiece Messiah, led by Manfred Honeck and performed with the outstanding Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Holidays
Season's Greetings Saturdays
Dec 2, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bring good tidings and cheer to the National Aviary this December during Season's Greetings Saturdays! Enjoy festive holiday fun with the whole family! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays
The Dinner Detective Mystery Dinner Show
Dec 2, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Pittsburgh! Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music
The Holiday Jam 2023
Dec 2, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Now in its eighth year, the Jam gathers some of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated performers in a live concert that features Jam’s signature blend of jazz, rock, and innovative renditions of holiday classics. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Holidays,
Shopping
Handmade Arcade Holiday Market
Dec 2, 2023 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Shop one-of-a-kind handmade products from over 275 talented makers, artists, and craftspeople at the largest holiday market in the region! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays
19th Annual ASID Holiday Luncheon
Dec 1, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the most anticipated event of the year, the 19th Annual ASID Holiday Luncheon! It's time to celebrate the holiday season with fellow design enthusiasts and industry professionals. READ MORE
Holidays,
Shopping
Handmade Arcade Friday Night Happy Hour
Dec 1, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Avoid the crowds and shop Handmade Arcade’s Holiday Market the night before the big event! READ MORE
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Market Square,
Shopping
Peoples Gas Holiday Market
Nov 18, 2023 - Dec 24, 2023
Shop from more vendors than ever before as you stroll through an illuminated Market Square at the eleventh annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™, weaving through wooden chalets brimming with high-quality gifts and holiday experiences uniquely filled with international flair and local charm. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Buhl Planetarium Laser Shows
Nov 1, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024
Be dazzled with brilliant colors and rockin’ music at the Buhl Planetarium each day when our laserists choreograph sight-n-sound spectacles of full-dome proportions to your favorite music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Zach Brown: Death of a Lunar Cult
Oct 6, 2023 - Feb 4, 2024
Death of a Lunar Cult presents twelve new paintings which reference the different epochs and shifts from lunar to solar worship throughout history. READ MORE
Holidays
Holiday Late Nights
Dec 26, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore tropical immersive habitats after dark, where beautiful birds roost in lush tree canopies. Take in holiday décor while taking part in family-friendly activities. Enjoy festive nightly programming. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Tours
Walk the Burgh Tours
Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A 2-mile, 2 hour walking tour that showcases the very Best of the Burgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Tours
Black & Ghost Tour
Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A history tour with a spooky twist, enjoy Pittsburgh's downtown during the quiet evening hours! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Holidays,
Music
Highmark Holiday Pops
Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Jingle all the way to Heinz Hall to hear all your favorite holiday music! Bring the whole family to experience Pittsburgh's holiday tradition with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and Santa Claus, too! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music
A Musical Christmas Carol
Dec 13, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023
A HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! READ MORE
Holidays,
Tours
Holiday Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour
Dec 9, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly in Pittsburgh! Let the season sparkle and shine on the river! READ MORE
Family,
Holidays
Santa Fun Cruise & Tour
Dec 9, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Bring the whole family down aboard this Pittsburgh holiday tradition for a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays
Holiday Sparkle Dinner
Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 22, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Raise your glass and toast friends and colleagues for your holiday celebration onboard a Pittsburgh riverboat cruise & tour. READ MORE
Entertainment
Michael Misko in I Laugh in the Face of Magic
Dec 6, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024
Once described as “the Zach Galifianakis of magic,” Michael’s greatest asset is the ability to combine comedy and sleight-of-hand technique to form an evening of pee-in-your-pants entertainment... or so he was told by one little old lady. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
For the Human: Brahms' Requiem
Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
The depths of humanity manifested in music READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays
Who's Holiday!
Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
WHO’S HOLIDAY! by Matthew Lombardo is strictly R-rated, so don’t bring your kiddo. Cindy Lou’s now a grown-up, with all that it brings - cocktails and cursing and jokes are her things. READ MORE
Holidays
Saturdays with Santa
Nov 18, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Visit Santa this holiday season at the History Center. READ MORE
Entertainment
Lee Terbosic in Life and Death of Harry Houdini
Oct 25, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
Lee Terbosic is an internationally touring magician, comedian, actor, daredevil and entertainer from Pittsburgh, PA who is proving that anything is possible. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Titanic - The Artifact Exhibition
Oct 21, 2023 - Apr 15, 2024
Embark on a captivating voyage back in time to the era of Titanic, where the poignant stories of real passengers and crew come to life through a meticulously curated collation of authentic artifacts and immersive settings at TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart
Sep 3, 2023 - May 26, 2024
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play designed exclusively for Liberty Magic READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes
CrossBody Dance & Movement: Latin Thursdays
Jun 1, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, & Zouk! Every Thursday is a dance party with CrossBody Dance. READ MORE
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