Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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May 2022
Film & Movies
Freakscene at Harris Theater
May 31, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
FREAKSCENE: THE STORY OF DINOSAUR JR. is an homage to one of the most influential bands on the American East Coast, which inspired the rock scene — including Nirvana and Sonic Youth — in the 1990s. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
James Johnson III Quartet - JazzLive!
May 31, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Described as a musical chameleon with wide-ranging talents, James Johnson III adapts comfortably to a variety of genres. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Sunset Dinner
May 29, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunset Dinner Cruise & Tour Relax and Enjoy and Evening on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music
May 28, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music for this all-levels class that will teach a combination of popular folk and light classical dance movements. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema: "Pretty Woman"
May 28, 2022 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Get ready to relax in an intimate 32 seat theatre whilst watching your favorite movies from a downtown rooftop under the stars all summer long! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Brand New Way
May 28, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Enjoy the spring concert, Brand New Way, on Saturday, May 28, at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts. READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
East Coast Championships 2022
May 28, 2022 - May 30, 2022
Whether playing or spectating, the East Coast Volleyball Championship is a fun event to be a part of! READ MORE
Entertainment
Real Pittsburgh Stories: NSFW
May 28, 2022 | 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Hosted by Dave Stewart READ MORE
Entertainment
The Latchkey Kids
May 28, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
90s-inspired sketch, improv, and music! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Outdoor,
Workshops & Classes
Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music
May 28, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music for this all-levels class that will teach a combination of popular folk and light classical dance movements. READ MORE
Tours
North Shore 5k Tour
May 28, 2022 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route with Pittsburgh Running Tours. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Nightlife
Penn Society x The Macowron: Cocktail and Macaron Pairing
May 27, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Stop in for a feature cocktail menu designed around, and paired with macarons READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema: "Speed"
May 27, 2022 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Get ready to relax in an intimate 32 seat theatre whilst watching your favorite movies from a downtown rooftop under the stars all summer long! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Bracket Night: Best High School Movie
May 26, 2022 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture
“La Danza – Conflict, Passion, and Healing” with Anna Harsh
May 26, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
La Danza – Conflict, Passion, and Healing is a travel memoir of an adventure that has forever changed the life of this Italian American dancer. READ MORE
Community,
Music
Jazz Poetry Month: James Brandon Lewis Trio
May 25, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
James Brandon Lewis returns to City of Asylum following 2-crowd favorite evenings in Jazz Poetry 2021, including the performance of his album Jesop’s Wagon, named a NYTimes 2021 Best Album of the Year. READ MORE
Convention
Permian Basin Hiring Events & Event Planning Job Fair
May 24, 2022
Bring your resume and browse the job offers from a wide array of oil and gas companies. This is an in person only event with “hiring on the SPOT” READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies
May 24, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Pup Night at PNC Park READ MORE
Community,
Music
Jazz Poetry Month: Mara Rosenbloom Bone Labryrinth Trio
May 24, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Pianist, composer, & bandleader Mara Rosenbloom has been called “a whole-hearted poet of the piano,” – she is a builder & a synthesist; a fiercely lyrical composer & improviser (All About Jazz). READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies
May 23, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Community,
Music
Jazz Poetry Month: Lucian Ban "Ways of Disappearing"
May 23, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lucian Ban is a pre-eminent improvising jazz pianist originally from Transyvlanaia, Romania. He joins Jazz Poetry 2022 to perform his newly released album of solo piano music, “Ways of Disappearing,” his first unaccompanied solo album. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
“Jewish Given Names” with Warren Blatt
May 22, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Learn why “Mordechai Yehuda” is also “Mortka Leib” is also “Max.” An introduction to Jewish given names (first names), focusing on practical issues for genealogical research. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Yoga & Brunch at Revel
May 22, 2022 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Enjoy one hour of yoga from expert instructor Maggie Black at Roost followed by brunch at Revel! READ MORE
Tours
Downtown 5k Tour
May 22, 2022 | 9:00 am - 10:00 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 with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Community,
Music
Jazz Poetry Month: Sara Serpa "Encounters & Collisions"
May 22, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Portuguese vocalist-composer Sara Serpa presents her new work “Encounters and Collisions,” a commission from Chamber Music America. The project draws inspiration from Ethiopian-Italian writer Igiaba Scego’s book My Home is Where I Am. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema: "Cruel Intentions"
May 21, 2022 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Get ready to relax in an intimate 32 seat theatre whilst watching your favorite movies from a downtown rooftop under the stars all summer long! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Outdoor,
Workshops & Classes
Yoga for Creativity with YOGAMOTIF at Allegheny Landing
May 21, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Alecia Dawn of YOGAMOTIF for this hour-long, all-levels class that will combine yoga, guided meditation, and a reflective drawing prompt. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema: "Dracula" LATE NIGHT SPECIAL
May 21, 2022 | 11:00 pm - 1:00 am
Get ready to relax in an intimate 32 seat theatre whilst watching your favorite movies from a downtown rooftop under the stars all summer long! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Guided Tour: Medical Milestones in Pittsburgh
May 21, 2022 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn about fascinating stories of Pittsburgh history and enhance your museum experience on a Guided Tour at the Heinz History Center. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Introducing Brian Broome
May 21, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
At times heartfelt, haunting, and often hilarious, Introducing Brian Broome brings together artistic writing greats all living in the same town, mostly all friends. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live!
May 21, 2022
In this whimsical, family-friendly theatrical event, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
SONGS FROM THE UPROAR
May 21, 2022
An opera in one act by Missy Mazzoli with a libretto by Royce Vavrek and Mazzoli. READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
YOUTH WRITERS CAMP
May 21, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Youth Writers Camp curriculum addresses current events, including topics related to social justice, while at the same time keeping August Wilson’s literary legacy as a core objective. READ MORE
Community,
Convention
International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE) 2022
May 21, 2022 - May 29, 2022
READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pop Day featuring Free Admission
May 21, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
We are celebrating an exciting new stage of innovation with a free community day! READ MORE
Entertainment
Select Start Improv Show
May 21, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Select Start goes to the prom! READ MORE
Convention
She Leads, She Learns Empower-Her Summit presented by CIBC
May 21, 2022 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Do you know a teenager who is ready to take charge? Are you a teen who is ready to empower your future self? She Leads, She Learns presented by CIBC helps high-school-aged girls discover their passions, potential and power. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Pittsburgh’s John Kane: The Life & Art of an American Workman
May 21, 2022
See the opening of this new exhibit at the Heinz History Center! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Outdoor
Energy for Life Walkathon - Pittsburgh
May 21, 2022 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Energy for Life Walkathon (EFL) is one of 22 across the country. Through the event, you are helping to move the UMDF's mission forward for-all of those impacted by mitochondrial disease. With your participation in walking, fundraising or donating, you are part of that impact! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
PSO360: Violin Splendor with Alexi Kenney
May 21, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema: "My Girl"
May 20, 2022 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Get ready to relax in an intimate 32 seat theatre whilst watching your favorite movies from a downtown rooftop under the stars all summer long! READ MORE
Entertainment
Girls Gotta Eat
May 20, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Girls Gotta Eat -- a hilarious and uncensored top comedy podcast from duo Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention,
Family
GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World at The Carnegie Science Center
May 20, 2022
Strum away through interactive displays showcasing the history, evolution, and science of guitars. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pop Good Friday
May 20, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
We celebrate a new stage of innovation during Good Friday with a very special announcement! From 5-10 p.m., The Warhol and artists Typoe and Michael Lovel will play hosts to delight in vibrant public art on the North Shore with art-making in the newly renovated Factory. READ MORE
Entertainment
Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Comedy Adventure
May 20, 2022 | 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedy Royale
May 20, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A knock-down, drag-out improv competition READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema: "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me"
May 19, 2022 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Get ready to relax in an intimate 32 seat theatre whilst watching your favorite movies from a downtown rooftop under the stars all summer long! READ MORE
Online & Virtual Events
Pittsburgh Job Fair
May 19, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Aerotech and Deepwell are hiring in the Pittsburgh area.This isn’t your ordinary job fair but more of a hiring conference, and it's all virtual. Job-seekers can tune in at 12-12:30 (EDT) to hear from both companies. If interested, attendees can schedule a quick interview right from the event platform!Those unable to attend will be able to watch the replay of the event from 6:30-7:00 (EDT) and schedule an interview at that time. READ MORE
Market Square,
Nightlife
19th Annual Grapevine Presented by North Hills Toyota
May 19, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Attendees will sample seven wines thoughtfully paired with heavy hors d'oeuvres and enjoy the event's highly anticipated silent auction and the ever-popular Mystery Wine Sale. READ MORE
Tours
LOGISTICSPALOOZA!
May 18, 2022 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ELITE Transit is hosting Logisticspalooza Hiring Open House on Wednesday, May 18th from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm! Join us at our office in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Frick Building at 437 Grant Street for a unique networking event. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Sound Series: Jens Lekman with special guest Chariot Fade
May 18, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
We welcome back Jens Lekman, from Gothenburg, Sweden. Lekman’s unique sensibility draws from his droll sense of humor, romance, and melody, taking inspiration from artists such as Arthur Russell, The Magnetic Fields, Calvin Johnson, and Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Venture Outdoors: Free Lunch Time Fishing
May 18, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join this fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! No prior fishing experience needed. READ MORE
Community,
Music
Jazz Poetry Month: Claudio Cojaniz & Oliver Lake "The Music of Trio 3"
May 18, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Master jazz pianist Claudio Cojaniz (Italy) returns to Pittsburgh for a very special evening of collaborations with Oliver Lake. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Mark Strickland Trio
May 17, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Mark Strickland started playing guitar around the age of 12, taking guitar lessons in Downtown Pittsburgh in the Werner Building located where the Greer Cabaret Theatre is now on Penn Avenue in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Pitt Panthers
May 17, 2022
The Pirates will host regular season baseball games of the Pittsburgh Panthers at PNC Park! READ MORE
Community,
Music
Jazz Poetry Month: Claudio Cojaniz "Orfani"
May 17, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Master jazz pianist Claudio Cojaniz (Italy) returns to Pittsburgh with his trio and a brand new album of entirely original music. READ MORE
Community,
Music
Jazz Poetry Month: Vadim Neselovskyi "Odesa - A Musical Walk Through a Legendary City"
May 16, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The world at large has been inundated with news from the recent Russian incursion into the country of Ukraine. While the storms of war gather, pianist and composer Vadim Neselovskyi chooses to remind people of the country’s important cultural legacy. Neselovskyi has created a full-length solo piano piece inspired by his hometown on the Black Sea—and a Unesco World Heritage City of Literature—Odesa. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
MR. MESSADO'S School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart
May 15, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In this deeply personal, hilarious and engaging performance you’ll get to know the mister behind the magic, the rabble-rousing raconteur behind the cape, the magic mentor who is Mr. Messado. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Trolls & Pup Patrol Children's Cruise
May 15, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trolls & Pup Patrol Cruise in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Free Kids Poster Day! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L. Bean
May 15, 2022 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
This is the peak of spring migration! Listen for the songs of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and Scarlet Tanagers, and watch for warblers and orioles. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Outdoor,
Tours
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views (Multiple Times Available)
May 15, 2022 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ascend four historic Downtown skyscrapers for spectacular Pittsburgh panoramas and behind-the-scenes views. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Hollywood East Movie Walking Tour
May 14, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Remake Learning Days: Neighborhood Stories
May 14, 2022 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Remake Learning Days: Neighborhood Stories, is a special program designed for families to learn about Pittsburgh from the people who make it so special — our neighbors. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
African "Praise Poetry": A poetry and performance workshop
May 14, 2022 | 4:00 am - 12:00 am
Participants will learn about the various literary/compositional techniques used in the art form of southern African “praise poetry.” READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Grimmz Fairy Tales
May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022
Jay and Will Grimmz, the hip-hop, fable, story dance-pop sensations, have come back home to the city where they grew up to give a concert. READ MORE
Community
Hi-Tech, Bye-Tech: Pros and Cons of Digital Technology in the Classroom
May 14, 2022 | 9:00 am - 12:00 am
This workshop is aimed at K12 educators who are interested in exploring the changing landscape of attention and connection in the digital age. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
African "Praise Poetry": A poetry and performance workshop
May 14, 2022 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Family
Dollar Bank Event
May 14, 2022
You are encouraged to attend Dollar Banks FREE homebuying workshop and learn valuable info about our mortgages and services. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 14, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Tours
Fifth Avenue by the Numbers
May 14, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
What if you could go back in history to a time when Pittsburgh was run by numbers gambling barons? READ MORE
Community
Birding Expedition
May 14, 2022 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet up with a National Aviary expert for a physically distanced outdoor birding adventure at Presque Isle! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Sensory Friendly Morning Workshop for Teens and Young Adults
May 14, 2022 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Our Sensory Friendly Morning Workshops are developed specifically so that teens and young adults (ages 13-24) with sensory sensitivity needs can experience the museum in a way that works for them. READ MORE
Entertainment
Nebby Neighbors
May 14, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Peek over the fence and listen through the hedges, it’s time to join the borough of Nebby Neighbors! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 13, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Free Shirt Friday! READ MORE
Entertainment
Chrissy Costa's Broad Squad
May 13, 2022 | 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
The Broad Squad returns with some new faces along with some favorites. READ MORE
Entertainment
Barbara, A Mother
May 13, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A night of comedy featuring short-form and long-form improv by independent local teams. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival
Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival
May 13, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cocktail connoisseurs and wine enthusiasts alike will find something to love at Pittsburgh Magazine’s newest event. The Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival will feature more than 200 curated products to sample, an onsite store and dinner at the River Casino’s Grand View Buffet. READ MORE
Music
Whiskey Business Live at Revel
May 12, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Whiskey Business is an electrifying acoustic duo based in Pittsburgh consisting of guitarists, singers, and old friends Gregg Johnson and Matt Elias. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
SOUL SESSIONS: AVERY* SUNSHINE
May 12, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Avery*Sunshine takes no detours in creating melodious music for the masses. Her sound is uplifting, vibrant, and exactly as her namesake suggests, full of sunshine. READ MORE
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 12, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sugardale Dollar Dog Night! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Hop into History: Pittsburgh’s Space Stories
May 11, 2022 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Kids ages 2–5 and their caretakers can explore the people, places, and stories that make Pittsburgh unique at the History Center’s fun and engaging Hop into History program series. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
This Much I Know to Be True
May 11, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
The film will prove to be another significant moment in the journeys of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, capturing the mood and spirit of the pair as they move through a new, optimistic phase. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
May 11, 2022 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Tubby Daniels
May 10, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
See Pittsburgh-residing vibraphonist Tubby Daniels READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
May 10, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Community
Story Club PGH Story Slam: Mum's the Word
May 10, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Calling all storytellers! Join City of Asylum and Story Club Pgh for a new monthly nonfiction storytelling series, mixing the spontaneity of an open mic with the experience of live theater. Organized and hosted by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Rangers - Round 1 Home Game 2
May 9, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
READ MORE
Convention,
Online & Virtual Events
Pathology Informatics Summit 2022
May 9, 2022 - May 13, 2022
READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
May 9, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Online & Virtual Events
In-Dialogue series Presented by the #notwhite collective
May 9, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The #notwhite collective in-Dialogue series features conversations with BIPOC, AALANA, indigenous and immigrant artists and arts administrators. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Kierra Darshell Presents: Drag Your Mother To Brunch
May 8, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Pittsburgh's First Lady of Drag, Kierra Darshell, and a group of amazing drag queens for a Mother's Day Drag Brunch you will never forget. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Stars on Ice PPG Paints
May 8, 2022 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Mothers Day Dinner Cruise & Tour
May 8, 2022
Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise & Tour Happy Mother’s Day to Our Favorite Ladies! READ MORE
Family
Mother's Day Brunch
May 8, 2022 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for our spritzed-up Mother's Day Brunch. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Jazz Poetry Month: Uri Gurvich Quartet "Kinship"
May 8, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Released in 2021 Kinship, presents original work influenced by Uri Gurvich’s multicultural heritage as the son of Argentinian immigrants in Israel, and by his global quartet of musicians. READ MORE
Tours
North Shore 5k Tour
May 8, 2022 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route with Pittsburgh Running Tours. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor,
Tours
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: Northside
May 7, 2022 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Tours
Guided Tour: Medical Milestones in Pittsburgh
May 7, 2022 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn about fascinating stories of Pittsburgh history and enhance your museum experience on a Guided Tour at the Heinz History Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events,
Workshops & Classes
Archiving Your Family Collections: African American Genealogy Workshop
May 7, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join the African American Program and the Detre Library & Archives for the annual African American Genealogy Workshop on Saturday, May 7. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
May 7, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Combining technical precision, power and passion, Complexions Contemporary Ballet transcends tradition in a groundbreaking mix of styles ranging from ballet to hip hop. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Rangers - Round 1 Home Game 1
May 7, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Outdoor,
Tours
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: Northside
May 7, 2022 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us on Saturday, May 7, and find out what you DON’T know about the Northside! 6 hours. Over 30 buildings to choose from. Go!Explore the architecture. Hear historical anecdotes. Be enchanted.Meet the people who create the vibe of this eclectic neighborhood. READ MORE
Tours
Downtown 5k Tour
May 7, 2022 | 9:00 am - 10:00 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 with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Outdoor
Birding Expedition
May 7, 2022 | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet up with a National Aviary expert for a physically distanced outdoor birding adventure at Presque Isle! READ MORE
Music
Juan Vasquez Live at Revel
May 6, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Juan is a multi-talented Pittsburgh based singer/guitarist. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Tours
National Nurses Day at Carnegie Science Center
May 6, 2022
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Arts + Culture,
Music
THE CLARK SISTERS
May 6, 2022 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
See the three time Grammy Award winning Clark Sisters at the August Wilson Center READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Christopher Makos: Andy Modeling Portfolio
May 6, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a discussion with artist Christopher Makos and Jessica Beck, Milton Fine curator of art, to celebrate the release of his new book Andy Warhol Modeling Portfolio Makos—a photographic portrait of Andy Warhol’s early modeling career. READ MORE
Entertainment
Mini Dungeon: Spring Flung
May 6, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Spring is in the air and Mini Dungeon is ready for a fleeting, passionate one-night affair…with you!! READ MORE
Music
Sloane Simon Live at Revel
May 5, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pittsburgh area native and American Idol contestant Sloane Simon is live at Revel in Pittsburgh READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Professor Brian Cox - Horizons
May 5, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
World-renowned physicist Professor Brian Cox brings his immersive live experience, “Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey,” to North America as part of his 2022 World Tour. READ MORE
Convention
Level 1 Clinical Training: Gottman Method Couples Therapy Bridging the Couple Chasm
May 5, 2022 - May 6, 2022 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Local counseling practice, Counseling and Wellness Center f Pittsburgh, to host Level 1 Gottman Method Marriage Training for Counselors at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Celtic Illusion
May 4, 2022 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Fusing contemporary Irish Dance with magic and grand illusions, Celtic Illusion features a cast of champion and internationally acclaimed dancers, including performers from both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Early Childhood Activities
May 4, 2022 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Bring your little learner to the National Aviary for a fun and engaging morning of activities designed for ages 2 to 5. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Automating Art: The Good & Bad of Technology in Art Making
May 3, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for a lively cross-disciplinary conversation that questions the rising influence of AI and autonomy on the art world. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Actors Talk August Presented by August Wilson House: Charles Dumas
May 2, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
August Wilson House celebrates America’s greatest playwright with substantial insider interviews, with leading August Wilson actors, directors and artists, national and regional. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Music
CANCELLED: Madagascar the Musical Live!
May 1, 2022
Get ready to move it, move it - join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they escape New York Central Park Zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
Apr 29, 2022 - May 1, 2022 | 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Festival,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events
JFilm Festival -Virtual Online Screenings
Apr 29, 2022 - May 9, 2022
The JFilm Festival will present exciting, Jewish-themed, independent films both in person and online, April 28 – May 8, 2022. Check out FilmPittsburgh.org for more information. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
Globally Grounded
Apr 13, 2022 - May 11, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
In the coming months, the Council will host Globally Grounded, a recurring self-identifying BIPOC only (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) exclusive program. This program will serve as an opportunity for self-identifying BIPOC community members to gather, discuss, and hear from expert speakers around global issues topics in a space that is safe for and thoughtful of the Global Majority. READ MORE
Family,
Music
Schooltime: Meet the Orchestra
Oct 1, 2021 - May 18, 2022
Explore each instrument family of the orchestra through a series of instrument demonstrations, chamber performances, and interviews with individual PSO musicians. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Black & Ghost Tour
Aug 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Chita: A Legendary Celebration
May 23, 2022 - May 24, 2022
Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in a unique solo concert event! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
A Man of No Importance
May 20, 2022 - May 29, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Front Porch Theatricals' first show of the 2022 Season READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Alexi Kenney Plus La mer with PSO
May 20, 2022 - May 22, 2022
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Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Ain't Too Proud
May 17, 2022 - May 22, 2022
Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Shopping,
Tours
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Family
Won'Ma Afrika
May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022
Kalabanté’s daring acrobats perform to the pulsating rhythm of the djembes of Guinea. This entertaining show embodies the strength, agility and joy of life found in African youth. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
EQT Children's Theater Festival
May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Now in its 36th year, this EQT Children’s Theater Festival fosters imagination through high-quality professional theater performances from around the world. This year’s featured arts groups and performers hail from France, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States. READ MORE
Family
Starshine!
May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022
Cozy up in the magic of the sky as you gaze at constellations, dance with asteroids, hear the soothing sounds of space, and even lend a helping hand so that every star can shine its brightest. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Doodle POP!
May 14, 2022 - May 15, 2022
The mischievous Doodle POP! duo invites you into the delightful doodling world! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Workshops & Classes
HIP-HOP CAMP: THE ELEMENTS OF HIP HOP DANCE
May 14, 2022 - May 28, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is thrilled to bring Hip-Hop Camp: The Elements of Hip-Hop Dance, with educator Christian “JITA” Brown. READ MORE
Film & Movies
The Innocents
May 13, 2022 - May 19, 2022
The Innocents follows four children who become friends during the summer holidays. Out of sight of the adults, they discover they have hidden powers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
To Marvin, With Love
May 13, 2022 - May 15, 2022
Join PSO with a night remembering their beloved conductor, Marvin Hamlisch READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Swan Lake with the PBT Orchestra
May 6, 2022 - May 15, 2022
Classical precision, superb storytelling and Tchaikovsky’s seminal score collide to create one of ballet’s most iconic works of art. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Alba Flamenca presents Flamenco Extravaganza and Farewell
May 5, 2022 - May 7, 2022
It's a flamenco show that you will never forget! Join Alba Flamenca for a three-night flamenco extravaganza, celebrating 12 years of Alba Flamenca in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Tour
May 4, 2022 - Nov 30, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Bike the Burgh while you cruise through the streets of the financial and cultural district, explore the Strip District and check out the North Shore. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Liberty Magic: Naathan Phan in THE POLYMATH OF MAGIC
May 4, 2022 - May 29, 2022
Naathan Phan is a “polymath”: a person of wide-ranging knowledge and expertise. His diverse areas of prowess include acting, singing, vocal mimicry, writing, comedy, improvisation, music, storytelling, cocktail mixology, sartorial elegance, and all-around entertainment. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Black & Ghost Walking Tour
May 4, 2022 - Jun 30, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music
Laser Beatles at The Carnegie Science Center
May 4, 2022 - May 31, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Take the epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from Please Please Me’s “Twist and Shout” to Abbey Road’s “Octopus’ Garden”. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Pittsburgh Opera - BLUE
Apr 23, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Reflective of an all-too-familiar American headline, Blue centers on the hopes and fears of a young Black couple as they raise their son. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Paola Pivi: I Want It All
Apr 22, 2022 - Aug 15, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
After abandoning her university studies in chemical nuclear engineering, Paola Pivi shifted her ambitions towards a career in contemporary art. READ MORE
Film & Movies
The Northman at Harris Theater
Apr 21, 2022 - May 12, 2022
From visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father’s murder. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Apr 13, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Join Detective Hercule Poirot on board the most luxurious train in the world when a suspicious businessman unexpectedly turns up murdered in his cabin. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival
People We Love Art Installation
Apr 9, 2022 - Jun 5, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
PEOPLE WE LOVE is an international public artwork by Kit Monkman featuring portraits of individuals looking at images of people they love. People We Love, by Kit Monkman, is having its North American debut in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. READ MORE
Tours
Best of the Burgh Tour
Jan 4, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings with Walk the Burgh READ MORE
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Tour
Jan 3, 2022 - May 1, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Old and new buildings, city squares and public art will turn this bike ride into a unique event full of exciting (re)discoveries of The Burgh. READ MORE
Tours
Black and Ghost Tour
Jan 3, 2022 - May 1, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown with Walk the Burgh READ MORE
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bikes & Brews Tour
May 29, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join Bike the Burgh for a ride around the historic districts of Deutschtown, Millvale, Lawrenceville, and the Strip District, as we visit 5 of Pittsburgh's favorite local breweries and learn about the past, present, and future of beer making in Pittsburgh, with an emphasis on how beer figures into the diverse communities of the Steel City. READ MORE
Outdoor
Yoga in the Park
May 28, 2022 - Aug 27, 2022 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh has partnered with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to sponsor Yoga in the Park for the 6th year in a row! This beloved event brings together top yoga studios in the Pittsburgh area to provide the community with a free weekly wellness event. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Music Mondays at the Carnegie Science Center
May 23, 2022 - Jun 27, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Mr. Messado's SCHOOL OF MAGIC FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART
May 22, 2022 - Sep 25, 2022
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play designed exclusively for Liberty Magic. This 60 minute spectacular, featuring a combination of stunning magic and clean comedy, is full of interactive wonder. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Remake Learning Days at the Carnegie Science Center
May 14, 2022 - May 21, 2022
READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Black & Gold Sunset Tour
May 12, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Golden, squared—it’s our Best of the Burgh Tour around Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle during the golden hour! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Whiskey Walking Tour
May 7, 2022 - May 28, 2022 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Love whiskey? Walking? Pittsburgh? This sounds like the tour for you! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Fleet Captains Dinner
May 7, 2022 - Jun 25, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour The Gateway Clipper’s Signature Dinner Cruise & Tour READ MORE
Entertainment
The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show
May 7, 2022 - May 21, 2022 | 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
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Ireland 3D and 2D at The Carnegie Science Center
May 5, 2022 - Jun 1, 2022
READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Yoga in the Square
May 4, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022
Pittsburgh’s favorite public yoga series brings some of the city’s best instructors into Downtown for two weekly classes held in the middle of picturesque Market Square. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Cinzia Campolese
Apr 22, 2022 - Jun 26, 2022
See Cinzia Campolese's US Premiere at Wood Street Galleries READ MORE
Tours
Captain's Dinner Cruise
Apr 2, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Join the Gateway Clipper for a great dinner, music and fabulous views of the city skyline! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Deaf Brown American Mom, an exhibit by Fran Ledonio Flaherty
Mar 18, 2022 - May 15, 2022
With over seventy artworks, Flaherty’s exhibition Deaf Brown American Mom provides a range of media such as silk prints, photographs, 3D prints, digital fabricated pieces, acrylic paintings to express her work of living in a post 2016 America. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Simply Devine: A Retrospective of Danny Devine
Mar 2, 2022 - Jun 12, 2022
Simply Devine: A Retrospective of Danny Devine (1982-2021) showcases thought-provoking, uplifting, joyful, and playful works created by the late Pittsburgh native. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
BRAIN BONE BLOOD at 707 Gallery
Feb 16, 2022 - May 15, 2022
BRAIN BONE BLOOD is a solo exhibition by DS Kinsel that presents a collection of artifacts exploring abstracted anatomy, jujuism, and the amalgamation of identities. READ MORE
Tours
Whiskey Walking Tour
Jan 3, 2022 - Oct 29, 2022 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Love whiskey? Walking? Pittsburgh? This sounds like the Walk the Burgh tour for you! READ MORE
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