Events
Events
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April
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Shopping
Fashion in Frame Boutique Crawl
Apr 28, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy fancy treats, chic beverages and fabulous fashion at our Spring Boutique Crawl: Fashion in Frame. READ MORE
Community
2023 Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Annual Meeting
Apr 27, 2023 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
The PDP’s 2023 Annual Meeting, VeloCITY, will bring together community and business leaders, residents, and employees to be inspired and learn more about what we need to support a stronger, more resilient and vibrant Downtown. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Apr 30, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, who last toured the UK in 2018, are currently on a sold-out tour across the US. To date, they have sold over 175 million records worldwide and defined the sound of an era with classic hits like: Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Playlist with Amy Melissen
Apr 29, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Playlist takes a local Pittsburgh band and sets them loose in a comedy show! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
New Blood: Student Showcase
Apr 29, 2023 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
See the future of Pittsburgh comedy in this special student showcase! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The Sounds of Nature
Apr 29, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Do you like to go outdoors and explore nature? Well Fiddlesticks sure does and he’s on a mission to find what part of Pittsburgh’s nature inspires him most. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
When Yinz Were Young
Apr 28, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/469397740277 READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Sunset Dinner Cruise & Tour
Apr 28, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
The weekend is the time to relax, unwind, and have fun! Join us out on the water aboard our Sunset Dinner Cruise. Sailing Friday Evenings, this cruise features the fabulous sunset dinner buffet with delicious hometown favorites, music, and the beautiful sunset on the Three Rivers. Bring family, friends, colleagues, or that special someone and just enjoy yourself out on the river this weekend! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Mini Dungeon
Apr 28, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Stop in during the Gallery Crawl and catch a full-length comedy show from veteran improv troupe Mini Dungeon! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Select Start: Late Night Show
Apr 28, 2023 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
After the Cultural District Gallery Crawl wraps up, come back to the Arcade for a special After Crawl comedy show featuring the short form improv troupe Select Start! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The Lightning Thief
Apr 28, 2023 | 7:00 am - 12:00 am
Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school. Again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Festival
Gallery Crawl
Apr 28, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Stroll through the Cultural District as it showcases visual and performance arts. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Pittsburgh Improv Jam
Apr 27, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
2023 Teacher Open House
Apr 27, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Our annual Teacher Open House will feature The 2023 National Scholastics Art Exhibition and tours of The Pop District including our new Print Lounge. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Apr 27, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 12:00 am
Come see the Pittsburgh Pirates go up against the Los Angeles Dodgers! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Draft 412 NFL Draft Party
Apr 27, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Join Merril Hoge and Draft 412 Analysts for live coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft. Hosted at Stage AE in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Benefits The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Young Americans
Apr 26, 2023 - May 14, 2023
Journey between two eras and two generations as celebrated playwright Lauren Yee sets the stage for us to road trip there and back in her hilarious, heartfelt new play. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Speaker Series: Tom Friedman
Apr 26, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
A three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Friedman is the New York Times' foreign affairs columnist, and author of seven bestsellers, including Hot, Flat, and Crowded. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
A Taste of the American Century
Apr 26, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
Closing out the first season of Beyond the Red Door: a theatrical event series, we invite you into a unique, foodie experience in “A Taste of the American Century” on Wednesday, April 26th at 5:30pm at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Potted Potter
Apr 26, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
POTTED POTTER the New York and West End smash hit has garnered rave reviews from New York to Nashville, Chicago to Mexico City and Critics’ Picks from the New York Times, New York Magazine, Time Out London, Boston Globe, Chicago Daily Herald and the New York Post! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Apr 26, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Come see the Pittsburgh Pirates go up against the Los Angeles Dodgers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Thomas Wendt The Bottom Line: The Pittsburgh Jazz Bass Legacy
Apr 25, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
A multi-media jazz appreciation month event featuring live performance, video, recorded music, and a presentation by Thomas Wendt. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Apr 25, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Come see the Pittsburgh Pirates go up against the Los Angeles Dodgers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Pacifica Quartet with Anthony McGill, Principal clarinet of NY Philharmonic
Apr 24, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm
“Brilliant young” Anthony McGill (The New York Times), principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, joins the Grammy Award–winning Pacifica Quartet to present a refreshing mix of familiar and unexpected chamber works. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
Apr 23, 2023 | 1:30 pm - 12:00 am
Come see the Pittsburgh Pirates go up against the Cincinnati Reds! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Festival,
Market Square,
Music,
Outdoor,
Tours
The Earth Day Tailgate Tour
Apr 22, 2023 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Earth Day Tailgate Tour will take place on April 22nd from 11 AM through the end of The Pittsburgh Pirates Game Time. This multi-location event will invoke a day to inspire, celebrate, educate, and entertain the entire Pittsburgh community through multiple activations for all ages. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Tours
Roots in Pittsburgh
Apr 22, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
What makes Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh? Explore our city up close and personal with tour guide, Alan Irvine. Walk through the streets of Downtown and discover some of the history, events, and people that shaped Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Penny Arcade: Interactive Kids Comedy Show
Apr 22, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 am
An interactive comedy experience ideal for kids 4 to 8 years old. This 45-minute show encourages children and their parents to unleash their imaginations and sense of humor. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Stand Up Get Down
Apr 22, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
The Stand-Up Get Down is back! Part competitive game show, part cutting-edge stand-up show. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Nebby Neighbors
Apr 22, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Peek over the fence and listen through the hedges, it’s time to join the borough of Nebby Neighbors! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Dandy Andy: Warhol's Queer History
Apr 22, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join artist educators for Dandy Andy, a monthly tour that focuses on Warhol’s queer history. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Hip-Hop Music Camp
Apr 22, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hip-Hop Music Camp will include 4 sessions that will focus on the history and evolution of hip-hop, lyrical content and artistic responsibility, and discover the connection between August Wilson and hip-hop music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
C.S. Lewis: Further Up & Further In
Apr 22, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence, and self-deprecating wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep into the soul of one of the most influential thinkers of the past century. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
Apr 22, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Come see the Pittsburgh Pirates go up against the Cincinnati Reds! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor
Walk to Cure Arthritis - Pittsburgh 2023
Apr 22, 2023 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Together, let’s rock the walk to a lifetime of Yes! Yes, to finding solutions, better treatments and a cure. Whether you’re an arthritis warrior yourself or care about someone who is, sign up and raise funds for WALK to CURE Arthritis! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Bracket Night: 90s Sitcoms
Apr 21, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
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,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
House Team Hot Spot
Apr 21, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a new show that features a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
2000's Party @ Howl at the Moon
Apr 21, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
The 2000’s had the popularity of trucker hats, low-rise jeans, sweatbands, hair highlights, popped collars, 2-way cell phones and awesome music. Relive it all at Howl at the Moon’s 2000’s Party. We will have live music from the 2000’s, drinks, giveaways and so much more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music
Youth Invasion 2023: Andy Storehol
Apr 21, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Youth Arts Council takes on capitalism & consumerism in America with a night filled with a satirical twist on the consumer experience. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Schubert's "Great" Symphony
Apr 21, 2023 - Apr 23, 2023
Imagine being neighbors to the brooding Beethoven, seeing his success skyrocket every way you turn. That’s how it was for the young Schubert in Vienna. And as he sat in the concert hall for the premiere of Beethoven’s iconic Ninth Symphony, he left breathless and inspired. In Schubert’s Ninth Symphony, you’ll hear the composer’s bold attempt to match Beethoven’s grandeur, even directly quoting the famous “Ode to Joy” motif in his own work. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Brit Floyd
Apr 21, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2023 to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon. The show will feature classic tracks from the album such as Time, Money, Us and Them and The Great Gig in the Sky. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
Apr 21, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Come see the Pittsburgh Pirates go up against the Cincinnati Reds! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Lucky Draw: Random Improv Encounters
Apr 20, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
A surprising mix of improvisers every month! READ MORE
Community,
Music
Crushed Grapes
Apr 20, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sip wine to support families in need! Join Sisters Place for a night of fine wine tasting, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, a variety of upscale silent auction & raffle baskets, and plenty of fun! All proceeds provide opportunities for families and individuals to overcome poverty and homelessness in the Pittsburgh region. Limited tickets are available! More info: bit.ly/CrushedGrapes2023 READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Intermission
Apr 20, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Intermission: The Artful Happy Hour Series | Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. Take an “intermission” from work and join the party, third Thursday of every month: 6-9pm READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
Apr 20, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Come see the Pittsburgh Pirates go up against the Cincinnati Reds! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
LGBTQ+ Youth Prom Planning Committee Meeting
Apr 19, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Do you want to collaborate on planning the largest affirming prom in Western Pennsylvania? Join our Prom Planning Committee! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
Apr 19, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES performs songs from Abbey Road & the Rooftop Concert LIVE, in addition to all your favorites hits. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
An Evening with Natalie Merchant
Apr 18, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Over her forty-year career Natalie Merchant has attained a place among America’s most respected recording artists. READ MORE
Convention
USW: Health & Safety Conference
Apr 17, 2023 - Apr 20, 2023
The USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference brings together activists, union leadership, and other interested peers eager to acknowledge the latest developments in their area of interest. Please visit our website to learn more about this year’s events, programs, schedule and more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Nickel Creek
Apr 17, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Nickel Creek is the platinum-selling, internationally renowned roots trio of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Sojourner House 19th Annual Victorian Tea
Apr 16, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us on April 16th at the Omni William Penn Hotel to celebrate the successes of our families, support our mission and programs, bid on the incredible auction items, and enjoy a lovely tea. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Cory Asbury: The Pioneer Tour
Apr 16, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Like so many before him, singer/songwriter Cory Asbury began singing in church at the ripe old age of 14, eventually becoming a full-time performer by the time he turned 21. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Tours
Anniversary Celebration - Open House & Fit Games
Apr 15, 2023 | 9:00 am - 1:00 am
Altus fitness center is celebrating 4 years since their opening by having an all day event with a morning open house and Fit Games from 10a-12p. Special deals and the opportunity to compete for the Fittest in the Burgh and prizes. From 2p-6p our members only event will have a DJ, food, drinks, games and raffle. So come in and sign up to join in the fun! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Champagne Social Club
Apr 15, 2023 | 9:30 pm - 12:00 am
A variety show that blends together the magic of the speakeasy experience with the smokey and tantalizing atmosphere of your favorite comedy show. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Super Late Night
Apr 15, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Pittsburgh’s very own Superb Boy makes his triumphant return to Late Night! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Arcade Hootenanny
Apr 15, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Sound Series: Al Cerulo: Amplified Perception
Apr 15, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Al Cerulo was given his first pair of drumsticks by his father at the age of seven and has never looked back. He has been praised for his work as a musician and educator both nationally and internationally. Al is an advocate for the commissioning and performing of new works by both established and up-and-coming composers to help move forward and breathe new life into the art. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
PSO Disrupt: Persist
Apr 15, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Disrupt, the PSO's brand-new music event series, kicks off April 15 with Persist, an evening featuring Shostakovich and his dramatic Symphony No. 10. Enjoy interactive pre-concert activities, themed cocktails, visual projections, on-stage insights and more. See below for more information! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Music
Jake Hursh Benefit w/ FUBAR at the Hard Rock Cafe
Apr 14, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hard Rock Cafe and CE Presents welcome FUBAR with special guests Brahctopus, Keystone Vibe, and Stationary Pebbles on Friday, April 14, 2023! READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
Western PA Bruins Spring Tip-Off
Apr 14, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023
Watch 300 youth basketball teams compete to win at the Western PA Bruins Spring Tip-Off. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Unique! Pageant
Apr 14, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
After a short pause, we are back hosting the Unique! Pageant, an inclusive drag and variety show that is accessible for performers, judges, and audiences with disabilities. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Beethoven & Shostakovich
Apr 14, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Reduced to the status of a “non-person” during the Stalin regime, Shostakovich consistently used his artistic stance to speak against the tyranny of the Russian government. In his Tenth Symphony, we hear the composer’s reflection in light of Stalin’s death, clearly harkening back to a heinous time where millions died under his rule. Yet stay patient for the momentary triumph illustrated at the end of this dark symphony, knowing that good ultimately did conquer evil. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Jon Tai in Road Signs
Apr 12, 2023 - Apr 30, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
In “Road Signs,” magician and storyteller Jon Tai recasts a quintessential American road trip as a voyage to unearth what dreams are really made of. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
First Friday Blues Night with Miss Freddye's Homecookin' Band
Apr 7, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
First Friday Blues Night at CrossBody Dance + Movement with Miss Freddye's Homecookin' Band READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Devil Is A Lie
Apr 7, 2023 - Mar 30, 2023
Quantum Theatre presents World Premiere 'The Devil Is A Lie'. Playwright Jennifer Chang's immersive script provides an unforgettable, cutting-edge audience experience. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Sound Series: Amirtha Kidambi & Darius Jones: Angels & Demons
Apr 6, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Welcoming longtime collaborators Amirtha Kidambi (voice) and Darius Jones (alto sax) who join sonic and compositional forces to materialize Angels & Demons, musical adaptations of cosmological writings by iconic composer and bandleader Sun Ra. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Shopping
Vintage Pittsburgh Retro Fair
Apr 1, 2023 | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
History Center to Host Ninth Annual Vintage Pittsburgh Retro Fair READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Music
II Trovatore
Mar 25, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023
Verdi’s Il Trovatore is an epic tale of love and sacrifice, deception and revenge. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Art Exhibition: in spite of me, here you are
Mar 10, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023
"in spite of me, here you are" deals with loss of identity, the indeterminate, and living in terror. Through painting, sculptural objects, and video, Steve Alexis explores the idea of sitting with the uncertain, the unrealized idea of oneself, and the internal tumult of questioning our identity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Noah Sonie in Trust No One
Mar 1, 2023 - Apr 9, 2023
Who do you Trust? Your family? Your friends? Yourself? Surely you wouldn’t trust a magician. Luckily, Noah Sonie isn’t your typical magician, which means ‘Trust No One’ Isn’t your typical magic show. READ MORE
Entertainment
The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Apr 8, 2023 - May 20, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Each admission includes our fantastic full dinner, murder mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Eggstravaganza
Apr 7, 2023 - Apr 8, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate spring at the National Aviary! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Eggstravaganza
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate spring at the National Aviary! READ MORE
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