Events
Events
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April
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cubs
Apr 30, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Community
City Works New Menu
Apr 30, 2025
On April 30, City Works Eatery & Pour House in Pittsburgh will level up its menu with bold new flavors, drawing inspiration from global cuisines and today’s hottest food trends. Whether it’s reimagining a food trend or a globally inspired dish, the latest menu has something for everyone. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Poetry in Pocket
Apr 30, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Celebrate the end of National Poetry month in Mellon Square! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cubs
Apr 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pirates as they take on the Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Community
2025 Pittsburgh Mayoral Forum
Apr 29, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
PUMP is pleased to announce a nonpartisan Pittsburgh Mayoral Forum taking place on April 29th at Point Park University in their beautiful Pittsburgh Playhouse. In partnership with the Voting Is Power – a regional nonpartisan voting coalition – and PublicSource, they will host all candidates officially on the ballot for the office of Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
TRUTHSayers Dr. Andre M. Perry
Apr 28, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
TRUTHSayers Speaker series features Dr. Andre M. Perry, author of Black Power Scorecard and Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities. He is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and the director of its Center for Community Uplift as well as a professor of practice of economics at Washington University in St. Louis. READ MORE
Community
Spring Educator Open House
Apr 28, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore the museum and learn about History Center teacher resources. READ MORE
Community
Sustainable Business Breakfast
Apr 28, 2025 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Beginning at 8 AM, attendees can enjoy networking, light breakfast and an educational panel discussion about the evolving landscape of sustainability. Plus, a live broadcast of the KDKA Morning Show with Larry Richert will be on-site during the event. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Chatham University Graduation 2025
Apr 27, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Congratulations to all of Chatham University's graduates! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Treasures in the Archives
Apr 27, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Peek into the stories hidden in “Pittsburgh’s attic” during Treasures in the Archives. READ MORE
Community
Gatekeepers : A Conversation
Apr 27, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Is gatekeeping real? Let's discuss. READ MORE
Community
A Gift of Hope - Outreached Arms Annual Fundraiser
Apr 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Outreached Arms invites you to "A Gift of Hope," a fundraising event that will shine a light on the lives of those facing food insecurity and homelessness in Pittsburgh. It's an evening of inspiration, community, and giving back to those in need. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross
Apr 26, 2025
See the world's elite off-road motorcycle riders as they compete head-to-head for the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Watch the sport’s top stars like Jett Lawrence and Cooper Webb in the premier 450 class, as well Haiden Deegan and more in the 250 class, as they put it all on the line for the coveted title of Supercross Champion. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Shen Yun
Apr 26, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and a heavenly scene unfolds before your eyes. Fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. The Monkey King leaps into the sky to fight demons. Classic stories of love and loss, of humor and heroic deeds, come to life. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Apr 26, 2025
It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone's wings flapping. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Discovering Your African Roots
Apr 26, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join renowned genealogist Dr. Gina Paige as she delves into the importance of finding your African roots at our annual African American Genealogy Workshop lecture. READ MORE
Tours
Lights, Camera, Pittsburgh - Movie Tour
Apr 26, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The perfect walking tour for movie buffs! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Music
Sean Jones and the Baltimore Collective
Apr 26, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Sean Jones is a gifted trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and activist. He has always intertwined music and spirituality into his artistic vision. Jones will perform with his group The Baltimore Collective, which he created to provide a platform for regional musicians to perform more closely together. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Neon Brush: A Glow-in-the-Dark Painting Experience
Apr 26, 2025
Switch up your weekend plans with Neon Brush! Get creative with glow-in-the-dark paints in a UV-lit art studio—all while enjoying great tunes and a drink or two. Get your tickets for Neon Brush: A Glow-in-the-Dark Painting Experience in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Nightlife
Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Rivers Club Pittsburgh
Apr 26, 2025 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family, and friends. Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell! Enjoy a secret 3-course menu including an appetizer, main, and dessert for you to discover on the evening. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Mellon Park Arbor Day
Apr 26, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friends of Mellon Park is hosting the fifth anniversary of the Mellon Park Arbor Day Celebration, which commemorates Pittsburgh’s first public arboretum. Each year, they hold a family-friendly festival to bring the local community together to enjoy this very special City park. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Woman With Eyes Closed
Apr 26, 2025 - May 4, 2025
This world premiere opera from award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon (Cold Mountain) is inspired by a real-life art heist, and confronts the question “what is the true value of a work of art?” This is an opera that needs to be seen at least twice; each night of the production has the possibility of a completely new ending! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours
Friday Night Fever Dance Cruise
Apr 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Catch DJ John Hohman from MetroMix spinnin’ all the tunes to rock the boat - time to get groovy with all your pals aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet! Join Jonny & Val from 3WS for this fun dance cruise on the water! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Beethoven and Brahms
Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
One of the most sought-after and captivating artists today, Vikingur Ólafsson performs Brahm’s towering first concerto in his much-anticipated PSO debut. Manfred Honeck leads an evening of firsts, including Beethoven’s First Symphony and a brilliant new work by German composer Sophia Jani. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
"The Year That Made America" Book Launch
Apr 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn the untold story behind America’s precarious path to independence. READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Steelers NFL Draft Party
Apr 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Steelers are on the clock for the 2025 NFL Draft! Come celebrate at Stage AE at the FREE Steelers Draft Party! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
ASCEND
Apr 24, 2025 - May 18, 2025
A Transcendent Experience: Journey from a state of calm to a jubilant cosmic dance party! The extraordinary creatives of the Pittsburgh Playhouse merge talents to produce an innovative new show, ASCEND. This highly stimulating and interactive production is for thrill seeking audiences in search of energizing entertainment. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Dragonfly Dawn
Apr 24, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025
In Dragonfly Dawn, a cricket’s violin lures a swan to a mystical forest lake, where they dance with dragonfly friends. The peace shatters when an evil harpy attacks, but after a fierce battle, the dragonfly triumphs, soaring in a final aerial display, restoring harmony to the enchanted forest. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event
Take Your Child To Work Day
Apr 24, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join in the family fun at PPG Plaza! Enjoy giant yard games, button making, temporary tattoos, live music, and pasta making! READ MORE
Community
Maestro's Wine Dinner
Apr 23, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Manfred Honeck invite you to the annual Maestro's Wine Dinner event. This exclusive fine dining and wine pairing experience will take place at the Duquesne Club and will feature a chamber ensemble of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Musicians, and one-of-a-kind auction items. The wines selected are considered the epitome of class. READ MORE
Community
Springtime Grillin' & Chillin'
Apr 23, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for spring while we fire up the grill! Relax with friends eating and drinking to welcome the warm weather. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour
Apr 21, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Bob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of fifty years now. He has never gotten by on sentimentality or nostalgia. He has never repeated his successes. Dylan has always pushed his work ahead. READ MORE
Free event,
Tours
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Apr 21, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Take a free trip! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays
Easter Sunday Brunch at the Omni William Penn Hotel
Apr 20, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Celebrate Easter in style with a refined brunch in the Terrace Room at the Omni William Penn Hotel. Enjoy a beautifully curated selection of seasonal dishes and carved items, thoughtfully crafted to make your Easter Sunday truly memorable. READ MORE
Family,
Holidays
Easter Sunday Brunch at Revel
Apr 20, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Revel invites guests to enjoy a festive Easter Brunch Buffet featuring an extensive selection of delicious offerings, including carving stations, made-to-order omelets, a variety of hot dishes, and more! READ MORE
Family,
Holidays,
Tours
Easter Dinner Cruise
Apr 20, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come aboard and celebrate Easter with family and friends aboard a Gateway Clipper Easter Dining Cruise. Enjoy a hassle-free holiday, out on the water with the ones you love! We promise to make your Easter a special day that you will remember for years to come. READ MORE
Community,
Holidays
Easter Brunch at the National Aviary
Apr 20, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy an Easter Brunch at the National Aviary featuring a pastry station, entrées, cocktails, and more! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Guardians
Apr 20, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Guardians at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Sound Series: King Hannah
Apr 19, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Andy Warhol Museum welcomes King Hannah, a Liverpool-based indie rock duo consisting of Hannah Merrick and Craig Whittle, that blend slowcore, blues, and psychedelic rock with a laid-back authenticity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Twyla Tharp Dance
Apr 19, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a Coast-to-Coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated Diabelli, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece of the same name, and a new dance Slack Tide to a reimagining of Philip Glass’s iconic Aguas da Amazonia. READ MORE
Family,
Tours
Bunny Fun Cruise
Apr 19, 2025
Get ready to hop on board with the kids and meet the one and only Easter Bunny! This cruise is an event for the entire family. On board, a show, games, dancing and photo opportunities! Plus, all the kiddos will receive a special treat from the man of the hour, or should I say “bunny of the hour”- the Easter Bunny! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Twyla Tharp Dance
Apr 19, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a Coast-to-Coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated Diabelli, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece of the same name, and a new dance Slack Tide to a reimagining of Philip Glass’s iconic Aguas da Amazonia. Showcasing Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music to create work of startling originality and beauty, the two dances once again ensure Tharp’s place as one of the great artists of our time.? READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Guardians
Apr 19, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Guardians at PNC Park! Plus, the first 20,000 fans take home a Paul Skenes Bobblehead thanks to PNC! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Spring Free Salsa Day!
Apr 19, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Spring has sprung and it's time to move! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Poetry Unplugged: Always August
Apr 18, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the AWAACC for the highly anticipated annual event, Poetry Unplugged: Always August, presented with generous support from Citizens. This special evening will feature nationally renowned and award-winning spoken word artists as they take the stage to speak truth to power in the spirit of August Wilson, infusing humor, romance, justice, and equality into their performances. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Some Like It Hot - Broadway Talk Back Series
Apr 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
On select days, immediately following the performance, grab a seat up close, and join us for a lively post-show discussion with cast and/or members of the show’s creative team. You don’t want to miss this fantastic opportunity to dive deeper into your Broadway experience. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Western PA Bruins Spring Tip-Off 2025
Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of high-energy basketball at the Western PA Bruins Spring Tip-Off 2025! From April 18 to April 20, 2025, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh will host one of the most competitive and exciting youth basketball tournaments in the region. This premier event will bring together top teams from across the country, offering an incredible showcase of talent, skill, and teamwork. READ MORE
Family
Eggstravaganza
Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hop on over to the National Aviary for a spring celebration! You’ll have an egg-cellent time exploring the Aviary’s immersive habitats and searching for eggs on an egg-themed scavenger hunt. PLUS, meet a skink and collect various treats and prizes (including allergy-friendly options) throughout the entire facility! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Poetry Unplugged: Always August
Apr 18, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for the highly anticipated annual event, Poetry Unplugged: Always August, sponsored by Citizens. This special evening will feature nationally renowned and award-winning spoken word artists as they take the stage to speak truth to power in the spirit of August Wilson, infusing humor, romance, justice, and equality into their performances. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Guardians
Apr 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Guardians at PNC Park! Stick around after the game for an exciting postgame Zambelli fireworks show! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Apr 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and gallery tours with fellow professionals at Intermission, AWAACC’s free monthly networking event. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Apr 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and gallery tours with fellow professionals at Intermission, AWAACC’s free monthly networking event. READ MORE
Community
USCIS Naturalization Ceremony
Apr 17, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Heinz History Center for a Citizenship Ceremony! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Nationals
Apr 17, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Nationals at PNC Park! Plus, enjoy $1 hot dogs thanks to Sugardale! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Backstage/Onstage: The Rooney Rule
Apr 17, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a discussion of The Rooney Rule with Jim Rooney, grandson of the Steelers’ founder, and N. Jeremi Duru, a sports law expert at American University’s Washington College of Law. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Capitals
Apr 17, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Creative Conversations — Some Like it Hot
Apr 16, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Trust Arts Education for a pre-show chat on Wednesday nights with members from the company (schedule permitting) hosted by local theatre professionals to learn insights into the show you can’t find in your playbill. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Nationals
Apr 16, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Nationals at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Some Like It Hot
Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
Get ready for a “glorious, toe-tapping, razzle-dazzling " (Deadline) time with Some Like It Hot, the hit Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway musical. Set in Prohibition era, this fast-paced comedy follows two musicians who take up new identities and go on the run after witnessing a mob hit. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Some Like It Hot
Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
Get ready for a “glorious, toe-tapping, razzle-dazzling " (Deadline) time with Some Like It Hot, the hit Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway musical. Set in Prohibition era, this fast-paced comedy follows two musicians who take up new identities and go on the run after witnessing a mob hit. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Nationals
Apr 15, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Nationals at PNC Park! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Nationals
Apr 14, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Nationals at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Showcase of Brazilian Cinema: Executive Order (2021)
Apr 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
In a dystopian future, the Brazilian government decrees a measure that forces black citizens to migrate to Africa in an attempt to return to their origins. Two cousins take refuge, debate social and racial issues, and yearn for the change of country. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Showcase of Brazilian Cinema: No More History Without Us (2025)
Apr 13, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Two Amazonian filmmakers decide to denounce the historical process of inventing and exploiting the forest as an inexhaustible Garden of Eden. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Bruins
Apr 13, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
St. Vincent
Apr 13, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
With special guest Wallice! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers Blue-Gold Spring Game
Apr 12, 2025
The Pitt Panthers take on the Blue-Gold Spring Game in 2025 NCAA Football action at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Speaker Saturday: “The Surveyor and the Silversmith”
Apr 12, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Fort Pitt Museum for an afternoon with author C. Prentiss Orr! READ MORE
Family
Eggstravaganza
Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hop on over to the National Aviary for a spring celebration! You’ll have an egg-cellent time exploring the Aviary’s immersive habitats and searching for eggs on an egg-themed scavenger hunt. PLUS, meet a skink and collect various treats and prizes (including allergy-friendly options) throughout the entire facility! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Stefon Harris & Blackout
Apr 12, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Stefon Harris’ passionate artistry and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him to the forefront of the jazz scene. In 2020 on National Public Radio (NPR), Harris' feature highlighted his contributions as a musician but also as an educator and thought leader who teaches empathy from the bandstand. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Showcase of Brazilian Cinema: Elis & Tom (2022)
Apr 12, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Trust us, you've heard of them. It's Los Angeles, February 1974. Tom Jobim, the incarnation of Bossa Nova, and Elis Regina, then Brazil's most popular singer, met to record what would become one of the most iconic albums in the history of Brazilian music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Showcase of Brazilian Cinema: Black God, White Devil (1964)
Apr 12, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Myth, mysticism, and revolution collide in a blistering existential western from Glauber Rocha, a pioneer of Brazil’s socially committed Cinema Novo movement. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Kelsea Ballerini - RESCHEDULED
Apr 12, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The February 7th Kelsea Ballerini concert has been rescheduled to April 12th due to illness. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Vilaya 2025 – The Confluence!
Apr 12, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Nandanik Dance Troupe Presents Vilaya 2025 – The Confluence! READ MORE
Entertainment
Arcade Hootenanny
Apr 12, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story. Featuring special guest John Feightner. READ MORE
Entertainment
CoWorkers
Apr 12, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater invites you to invites you to peek behind the curtain at the lives of the people you work with. Combining short-form and long-form improv to create a full-length narrative show of the most exciting kind of entertainment…Middle Management Improv! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Comedy Confidential with Brittany Alexis
Apr 12, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh’s brightest comedic talents! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays,
Workshops & Classes
Easter Painting Workshop
Apr 12, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join AZ Home Details for a fun Easter Painting Workshop where you can unleash your creativity and bring some holiday cheer to your masterpiece! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Sound Series: Samantha Crain
Apr 11, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Andy Warhol Museum welcomes Samantha Crain, a Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter, musician and producer from Oklahoma, to the museum’s intimate theater. READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife
21+ Night: Paws and Claws
Apr 11, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Experience a party atmosphere on all four floors the Science Center after hours and under the lens of specific popular themes. Adults ages 21+. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
Skyline Dinner Cruise
Apr 11, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The weekend is the time to relax, unwind, and have fun! Join the Gateway Clipper crew 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,
Music
Gerstein Plays Tchaikovsky
Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
A pairing of one of today’s greatest artists and a beloved concerto is not to be missed! A longtime favorite of audiences and critics alike, pianist Kirill Gerstein, is “a poet of sound who knows how to cast a spell on his listeners” (Der Tagesspiegel—Berlin) returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s soaring, thrilling concerto. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Showcase of Brazilian Cinema: Pictures of Ghosts (2023)
Apr 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
PICTURES OF GHOSTS, from acclaimed director Kleber Mendonca Filho, is a multidimensional journey through time, sound, architecture and filmmaking, set in the urban landscape of Recife, Brazilian coastal capital of Pernambuco. READ MORE
Entertainment
House Team Hot Spot
Apr 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh’s comedy scene as they turn your wild suggestions into unforgettable moments of pure comedic gold. Don’t miss out on the laughs—grab your tickets now and fill your Friday with fiery fun! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Comedy Bingo with Barbara, A Mother
Apr 11, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A fun and laughter filled evening of Bingo and comedy, where audience members will be invited to play Bingo between comedy acts. Featuring characters, improv, and Bingo hosted by the cast of Barbara, a Mother! Laugh, play bingo, win prizes! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Jerry Seinfeld Live
Apr 10, 2025
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, comes to the Benedum Center stage to perform his signature stand-up routine. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
PSO Disrupt: Lovestruck
Apr 10, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Forget everything you’ve heard. Join the PSO at Heinz Hall for one-of-a-kind experiences that take you deeper into the music. Whether you’re new to classical music or just want to explore the music in a new way, expect moments of fascination, guided from the stage. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
You. Sleep. Stay.
Apr 10, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
81-year-old Fred has lived in a state institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 50 years. Now, with the facility closing, he reunites with his brother to search for a new place to call home. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
flipturn - THE BURNOUT DAYS TOUR
Apr 10, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With special guest The Stews! READ MORE
Community
Plating with a Purpose
Apr 9, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Café Momentum is thrilled to announce the Guest Chef series: Plating with a Purpose! The four course meal with wine pairings celebrates community through food and connection. Limited reservations are available book your table today! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Café Scientifique
Apr 9, 2025
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
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Speakers Series: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Apr 9, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The longest running musical in Broadway history, Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera ran for 35 years. With four decades of continuously running shows in London and New York, his iconic musicals include Cats, School of Rock, and Evita. He achieved the rare EGOT status – winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cardinals
Apr 9, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Cardinals at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Apr 9, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Big Night AHT with Pat McAfee and Friends
Apr 9, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
BE A FRIEND, TELL A FRIEND! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Connor Price - The Friends & Family Tour
Apr 9, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With special guest GRAHAM! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Thorn
Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 9, 2025
The Thorn tells the epic story of God's love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. The story of Christ is presented in an immersive show with live music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance, and special effects. Witnessed live by more than 1 million people over 25 years, The Thorn will engage audiences in the definitive story of love, sacrifice and redemption like never before. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cardinals
Apr 8, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Cardinals at PNC Park! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Blackhawks
Apr 8, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Explosions in the Sky - The End Tour
Apr 8, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Explosions in the Sky will perform at Stage AE with special guest Exit Angles! READ MORE
Tours
Lights, Camera, Pittsburgh - Movie Tour
Apr 8, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
The tour for movie buffs! READ MORE
Convention
Council on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2025
Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 9, 2025
This annual conference gathers student scholars for a unique experience of promotion and celebration of undergraduate student achievements. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Boy Band Symphony
Apr 7, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza with “A Boy Band Symphony” with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra! TCG Entertainment is thrilled to announce this electrifying new show celebrating the timeless hits of iconic boy bands. READ MORE
Free event,
Tours
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Apr 7, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Take a free trip! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cardinals
Apr 7, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Cardinals at PNC Park! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Yankees
Apr 6, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Yankees at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
August and the Four B’s Workshop
Apr 5, 2025
Join DS Kinsel for a hands-on art-making session in celebration of August Taught Us…, an exhibition honoring the life and legacy of August Wilson. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Guided Tour with Urban Academy – August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape
Apr 5, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Experience the Enduring Legacy of August Wilson with Special Guided Tours Lead by Urban Academy K-5 Students. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
August Taught Us… Closing Reception + Gallery Talk
Apr 5, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us Saturday April 5 for a Gallery talk and Closing Reception celebrating artist DS Kinsel’s August Taught Us… exhibition. READ MORE
Community,
Shopping
Vintage Pittsburgh
Apr 5, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Old is new again at the Heinz History Center’s 11th annual Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Rise Productions - 2025 Cheer Competition
Apr 5, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of energy, athleticism, and spirit at the Rise Productions 2025 Cheer Competition! Join us at the prestigious David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, from April 5-6, 2025, for an action-packed event showcasing some of the best cheerleading teams from across the nation. Prepare yourself for jaw-dropping routines, perfectly timed stunts, and high-energy dance performances that will keep you on the edge of your seat! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Yankees
Apr 5, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Yankees at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Life, Art, & Legacy: Matt Gondek
Apr 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Life, Art, & Legacy is a new episodic documentary series, produced by The Warhol Creative, that gives an intimate view into the lives and work of prominent artists. Join us for the premiere screening of the first episode, featuring Deconstructed Pop artist Matt Gondek, who will be in attendance for a Q&A after the film. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Oceans Are the Real Continents
Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 9, 2025
Three stories of migration, exile, and memory develop in the Cuban town of San Antonio De Los Baños, a place that time forgot. Debut filmmaker Santambrogio renders the ache of leaving, and being left, with both gritty realism and sensual elegance. READ MORE
Community
American Heart Association Heart Ball
Apr 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Together, the AHA is relentlessly focused on the heart of the community. Through the Heart of Pittsburgh Heart Ball campaign, they celebrate their collective success in driving change, funding science and improving health outcomes for everyone, everywhere. That means taking their efforts beyond the ballroom, working every day to help every heart. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Total Eclipse of the Chart: Music of the 80s
Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
Turn around, bright eyes, and travel back to the ‘80s with hits from U2, Eurythmics, The Police, Cher and more in this ultimate music extravaganza.?It’s not just a concert—it’s a blast from the past. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Spring Mix: 5 for 55
Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
In honor of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 55th Anniversary, artistic director Adam W. McKinney has selected five remarkable contemporary and classical works for Spring Mix – three that, throughout its history, the company has performed and two world premieres. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Grand Slam on 6th
Apr 4, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us to celebrate the Pirates Home Opener! This opening day block party will feature plenty of food, drinks, and fun. 6th St. will close down, making room for live music, games, raffles, prizes, and more! Enjoy food and drink specials from Downtown favorites like Redbeard's Bar and Grill, Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine, Sultan Döner Kebab, Renaissance, Sally Ann's, Olive or Twist, and Gaucho's! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Yankees
Apr 4, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Don't miss the Pirates Home Opener at PNC Park! The Pirates take on the Yankees, and All fans take home a 2025 magnetic schedule so they can keep up with the Buccos all season long, thanks to Giant Eagle! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Sound Series: Tara Clerkin Trio with special guest Ricki Weidenhof
Apr 3, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
We welcome the Bristol-based Tara Clerkin Trio, on a tour supporting their 2023 EP, On the Turning Ground, released on the U.K. record label, World of Echo. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Jesus Christ Superstar
Apr 3, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
The legendary rock opera like you've never seen it before! Jesus Christ Superstar is an edgy musical retelling of the final days of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Judas. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Natl Assn of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs - 2025 National Championship
Apr 3, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025
Pittsburgh is thrilled to welcome the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Club's 2025 National Championships to Downtown and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Peter Pan - Broadway Talk Back Series
Apr 2, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
On select days, immediately following the performance, grab a seat up close, and join us for a lively post-show discussion with cast and/or members of the show’s creative team. You don’t want to miss this fantastic opportunity to dive deeper into your Broadway experience. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Malin Nilsson in Magic: Unplugged
Apr 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Magic: Unplugged is a laugh-out-loud, theatrical, quirky one-person magic show that comes straight from the heart to the stage. A life of magic packed into 70 minutes. Handmade magic tricks, surrealism, and comedy, topped with raw onions and a pinch of confetti. It’s a show that will go down in history, just like everything else, that’s how history works. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Ghost Tour
Apr 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Peter Pan
Apr 1, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
The adventure begins when PETER PAN and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Mar 19, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
It’s all fun and games until the one and only Edward Albee picks up his pen. His 1962 masterpiece WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? is a caustic cocktail of razor-sharp dialogue and electrifying performances that has kept audiences coming back for another round for decades. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
August Taught Us
Mar 6, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
Renowned visual artist and cultural agitator DS Kinsel will unveil new work created as part of the August Wilson Archive Community Artist-Scholar Award program sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Library System. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Brit Floyd
Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2025 with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album ‘Wish You Were Here’, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Thorn
Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 9, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Thorn tells the epic story of God's love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. The story of Christ is presented in an immersive show with live music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance, and special effects. Witnessed live by more than 1 million people over 25 years, The Thorn will engage audiences in the definitive story of love, sacrifice and redemption like never before. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Mar 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a ride through Downtown, the Strip and the North Side during this informative, guided bike tour exploring the history and culture of Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Tours
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a walk with a knowledgable local guide to explore Downtown Pittsburgh's architecture, history and culture. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
Skyline Dinner Cruise
Apr 25, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The weekend is the time to relax, unwind, and have fun! Join the Gateway Clipper crew 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
Tours
Black & Gold Sports History Tour
Apr 13, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The perfect walking tour for sports fans! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise
Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
The only way to see the City of Pittsburgh and truly learn about her past, present and future is aboard one of the Gateway Clipper's Sightseeing Cruises. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Walk the Burgh for their cocktail tour! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for the whiskey tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. READ MORE
Tours
Black & Gold Sports History Tour
Apr 5, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The perfect walking tour for sports fans! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour
Jan 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a sightseeing tour like no other! Hop aboard the Burgh Bus where the laughter never stops. Enjoy stunning skyline views and hilarious local comedians! READ MORE
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