Events

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March 2020

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Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Espolon Halloween Party at Five Iron Pittsburgh

Oct 29, 2021 - Nov 30, -0001 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come to Five Iron Golf for a night of BOOS, BREWS and BIRDIES! READ MORE
Entertainment

Knights of the Arcade: Online Adventure

Mar 21, 2020 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
FREE ONLINE SHOW READ MORE
Community

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Annual Meeting

Mar 18, 2020 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us to reflect on 2019 and discuss our plans for 2020 in Downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Community

Irish Genealogy Workshop

Mar 17, 2020 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Want to discover your Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors? READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Organgrinder Featuring: Ken Karsh, Keith Stebler and Bill Kuhn

Mar 17, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Live music at Backstage Bar READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family

LGBTQ+ Youth Prom Planning Meeting

Mar 17, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Do you want your voice heard in the planning of our LGBTQ+ Youth Prom? Our Youth Prom Planning Committee meets regularly on a drop-in basis leading up to the LGBTQ+ Youth Prom. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Nathaniel Rateliff with special guests Sam Evian & Hannah Cohen

Mar 16, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A Special Evening Of Music with Nathaniel Rateliff READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

WWE Raw Live

Mar 16, 2020 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
WWE comes to PPG Paints Arena. READ MORE
Nightlife

Cocktail Classes with Wigle Whiskey

Mar 16, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to make a Wigle Irish Martini! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Festival

Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 14, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
As of March 11, the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for March 14, 2020, has been canceled by the City and organizers. READ MORE
Festival,
Market Square

Party in the Garden

Mar 14, 2020 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Celebrate St Patrick's Day at The Wintergarden in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, just steps from Market Square. READ MORE
Festival

Buckhead Saloon St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Mar 14, 2020 - Mar 15, 2020
St. Patrick's Day is Buckhead Saloon's favorite day of the year! READ MORE
Film & Movies

Punk the Capital; Building a Sound Movement

Mar 14, 2020 - Mar 15, 2020
With special guests, filmmakers James June Schneider and Paul Bishow to introduce the film and Q&A after! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Sensory Friendly Morning Workshop for Teens and Young Adults

Mar 14, 2020 | 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Join us for an inclusive workshop for teens and young adults (ages 13-24) with sensory sensitivity needs. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Brahmns First

Mar 13, 2020 - Mar 15, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Brahms First: Beethoven's Inheritance READ MORE
Family,
Music

Live Performance: Lee Robinson

Mar 13, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Enjoy live jazz music throughout the museum by saxophonist, Lee Robinson. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Know the Show Before You Go - The Band's Visit

Mar 11, 2020 | 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us at the Trust Arts Education Center for PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh pre-show talks. Get the inside scoop on our Broadway performances – you will appreciate the theater experience that much more. READ MORE
Community

Japan Currents: Healthcare Connections Between Western PA & Japan

Mar 11, 2020 | 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Join the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania for a conversation with experts on how the healthcare technology industry connects our region with Japan and moves us toward the future at the Rivers Club on March 11 from 7:30 to 9:00 AM. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Reggie Watkins Quartet

Mar 10, 2020 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free music at Backstage Bar READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Sensory Friendly Afternoon

Mar 10, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Yoga with Open Up Pittsburgh

Mar 10, 2020 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us in the Theater for yoga postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness activities with Open Up Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Entertainment

National Meatball Day at Emporio: A Meatball Joint

Mar 9, 2020 | 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
National Meatball Day is here again and we couldn't be more excited! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

The Chieftains: The Irish Goodbye Tour

Mar 9, 2020 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
After fifty-seven years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, The Chieftains remain as fresh and relevant as when they first began. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

TRUTHSayers: Tarana Burke

Mar 9, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tarana Burke is a civil rights activist who was the original founder of the “Me Too” movement, which she started in 2006. READ MORE
Nightlife

Cocktail Class at Wigle Whiskey

Mar 9, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to make the classic Martini! READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

North Shore 5k Tour

Mar 8, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Premiere of the Documentary-Trailblazers of the Suffrage Movement

Mar 8, 2020
With the encouragement of Mayor William Peduto, Women In Film and Francis Rocks Productions produced the documentary documenting the 100 Year Celebration READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Devils

Mar 8, 2020 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Steve Aoki

Mar 8, 2020 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Timmy Trumpet, Riot Ten, Godlands, Global Dan READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Dirt Is Beautiful

Mar 8, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Print with dirt & make a dirt zine READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Downtown 5k Tour

Mar 7, 2020 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Public Art Run: Downtown

Mar 7, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come explore the murals and other public art found in historic downtown Pittsburgh. Runners will get the chance to learn about the many pieces of public art in downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Community

Kidney Gift of Life Honors

Mar 7, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Festival

Girl Scout Space Night Sleepover

Mar 7, 2020 - Mar 8, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 10:30 am
See if you have what it takes to be an astronaut as you transport yourself into outer space using virtual reality and design and test your own lunar lander. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL: 20 Year Celebration

Mar 7, 2020 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Dashboard Confessional, The Get Up Kids READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Documenting Learning Through Photography

Mar 7, 2020 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
For K-12 Educators, ATC 48 and PQAS hours available READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Young Writers & Illustrators

Mar 7, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For Grades 6-8 READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

PSO360: Piano Power with Yulianna Avdeeva

Mar 7, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Conjuring an impeccable combination of clarity, energy and elegance, pianist Yulianna Avdeeva wins audiences worldwide with her compelling honesty, wit and musical judgement. READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife

Family House 2020 Gala: Horsing Around...After Dark.

Mar 7, 2020 | 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and dancing with 250 of Pittsburgh’s top healthcare and industry leaders. All funds raised at the event support vital Family House services, strengthening the Pittsburgh community and beyond. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Grieg's Piano Concerto

Mar 6, 2020 - Mar 8, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The First Piano Concerto Ever Recorded READ MORE
Community

The “Art and Science” of Leadership with Diane Holder

Mar 6, 2020 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
What we know about great leaders is that they are not all alike. How do women decide to lead, and what facilitates their ability to succeed? Diane Holder provides her insights regarding how she views a woman's journey to C-suite and strategies along the way. Tickets are $30 or $100 for the entire series.Sponsored by: PNC, UPMC Health Plan & Gateway Health READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Bear Hands

Mar 6, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring IRONTOM READ MORE

Live Music: North Hill 6th Grade Orchestra

Mar 6, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Come explore how music makes you move and feel. READ MORE
Community,
Convention

Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show

Mar 6, 2020 - Mar 15, 2020
Shop the region's most trusted marketplace with more than 10 acres of everything for your home. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Soul Sessions: Leela James

Mar 6, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
What sets the acclaimed R&B and soul singer-songwriter, Leela James apart is her fearless approach to music. READ MORE
Community

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference

Mar 5, 2020
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference (formerly ASPIRE) features an all-star lineup of entrepreneurs, investors and advisers for a day of dynamic discussions and one-on-one networking. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community

Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff

Mar 5, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
On March 5, the Heinz History Center will host a special evening event to celebrate Dr. Burstin’s recently released biography, “Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff.” READ MORE
Community

UpPrize Finalist Showcase

Mar 5, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come hear the five UpPrize BNY Mellon Social Innovation Challenge finalists compete for 300k in grants as they pitch and demonstrate their products! Following their pitches, the top three winners will be announced. READ MORE
Shopping

Nina McLemore Trunk Show

Mar 5, 2020 - Mar 7, 2020
March 5th through March 7th during store hours. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Senators

Mar 3, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

RML Jazz

Mar 3, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free live music at Backstage Bar READ MORE
Community

Disability & Mental Health Summit

Mar 3, 2020 | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
The annual Disability & Mental Health Summit provides the largest collection of resources in western Pennsylvania. For the last six years, this event has made a difference in the lives of thousands of people. In 2020, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act in a bigger venue, doubling our crowd, providing more resources, and increasing our scope across the state! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Shoshana Bean

Mar 2, 2020
Shoshana Bean, star of Wicked, City Center’s Songs for a New World, and most recently Jenna in Broadway’s Waitress, is thrilled to be making her Pittsburgh Cabaret debut. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours

Sportsburgh 10k Tour

Mar 1, 2020 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pittsburgh is the City of Champions (or champyinz), with all of our major sports teams having 5+ championships under their belts. Run with us and learn more about Pittsburgh's sports history, as well as see many odes to sports figures around the 'burgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Sound Series: Beyond Microtonal Music Festival featuring Del Sol String Quartet and FretX Guitar Duo

Mar 1, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hailed by Gramophone as “masters of all musical things they survey” and two-time top winner of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, the Del Sol String Quartet is a leading force in 21st century chamber music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Educator Brunch & Learn - CATS

Mar 1, 2020 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for brunch and a pre-show talk at the Trust Arts Education Center. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies

CatVideoFest 2020

Feb 28, 2020 - Mar 8, 2020
The cats are back. Due to high demand, The Rangos Giant Cinema will present CatVideoFest 2020, more than an hour’s worth cat-tastic content! CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures

Feb 27, 2020 - Mar 1, 2020
Hit the road with Mickey and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family

Cats

Feb 25, 2020 - Mar 1, 2020
CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America! READ MORE
Entertainment

The Book of Merman

Jan 30, 2020 - Mar 8, 2020
Two Mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of Ethel Merman and hilarity ensues in this new musical comedy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Misplaced Fortunes

Jan 24, 2020 - Mar 13, 2020
Misplaced Fortunes navigates a literal and metaphoric treasure hunt through three centuries of history, legends, and lies. Ross Mantle's sly, playful, and sometimes surreal photographs and texts connect the buried paths between General Braddock's lost colonial paychest, America’s unquestioned obsession with progress, and Manifest Destiny. READ MORE
Family

MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place

Nov 22, 2019 - Mar 1, 2020
READ MORE
Arts + Culture

Trumpet to the Tulips

Nov 15, 2019 - Mar 15, 2020
On display at SPACE Gallery READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

Museum At Home

Mar 18, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
This new series provides instructions for creative activities you can try at home. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family

History at Home

Mar 18, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
While you’re practicing social distancing at home, the Heinz History Center has you covered with an array of virtual history offerings. ? READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Education Corner: Learn at Home

Mar 18, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
While you can't come to the National Aviary, we're bringing the birds (and sloths!) to you! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Brahms First

Mar 13, 2020 - Mar 15, 2020
She stands among the top of the younger generation. The moving First Violin Concerto of Shostakovich. Alina Ibragimova, says The New York Times, “makes familiar works sound both spontaneously conceived and inevitable. READ MORE
Shopping

Trask Trunk Show

Mar 12, 2020 - Mar 14, 2020
March 12th through March 14th during store hours. READ MORE
Shopping

Canali Trunk Trunk Show

Mar 12, 2020 - Mar 14, 2020
March 12th through March 14th during store hours. READ MORE
Convention

National Safety Council Northeast Safety Conference & Expo 2020

Mar 11, 2020 - Mar 13, 2020
The NSC Northeast Conference and Expo brings together health, safety and environmental professionals. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

The Band's Visit

Mar 10, 2020 - Mar 15, 2020
The critically acclaimed smash-hit Broadway musical The Band’s Visit is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history.? READ MORE
Entertainment

BRIT FLOYD

Mar 6, 2020 - Mar 7, 2020
The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall and more… including the iconic song Echoes, performed 'note-for-note' and in it’s entirety READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies

Guns Akimbo

Feb 28, 2020 - Mar 5, 2020
Miles' (Daniel Radcliffe) nerdy existence as a video game developer takes a dramatic turn when he inadvertently gets caught up as the next contestant with SKIZM, an underground gang live-streaming real-life death matches. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Pittsburgh Public Theater PlayTime

Mar 19, 2020 - Mar 27, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
While our physical theater is closed, all of us at Pittsburgh Public Theater want to invite you into our artistic home in a new way. READ MORE

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