Events
Events
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May
Community,
Festival
Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival
May 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Savor the Season's Finest READ MORE
Community,
Music
Nick Staples Presents Pride on the Shore 2024
May 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Featuring Natasha Bedingfield, Keke Palmer, DJ Kitty Glitter, and DJ Hannah Rad READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Furry Friends: Juried Visual Art Exhibition 2024
May 31, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
Furry Friends, the 2024 edition of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival’s annual Juried Visual Art Exhibition will celebrate the diverse ways in which animals enrich our lives, challenge our perspectives, and inspire our creativity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Friday: Airea D. Matthews
May 31, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Airea D. Matthews joins LIT Friday to discuss Bread and Circus. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
TRUTHSayers: Isabel Wilkerson
May 30, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
TRUTHSayers Speaker Series features Isabel Wilkerson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Alton Merrell
May 28, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dr. Alton Merrell is a world class pianist, composer, and educator based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. READ MORE
Music
Knocked Loose
May 28, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Show Me The Body, Loathe, and Speed READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
The Science Behind PIXAR
May 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
East Coast Championships 2024
May 25, 2024 - May 27, 2024
Whether playing or spectating, the East Coast Volleyball Championship is a fun event to be a part of! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
2024 East Coast Championships Recruiting Combine
May 24, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The 2024 East Coast Championships Recruiting Combine, in partnership with the East Coast Championships tournament, will be held on May 24th - Take advantage of this late club season recruiting opportunity! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Paa Joe & The Lion: Film Screening
May 23, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy a curator led gallery talk with a screening and Q&A of Paa Joe & The Lion, in collaboration with our new exhibit, Abebui Adekai: Proverb Boxes for a Life Well Traveled by Jacob Paa Joe, Jr. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Deanna Witkowski
May 21, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Known for her adventurous, engaging music that heals the soul, pianist-composer-vocalist Deanna Witkowski moves with remarkable ease between Brazilian, jazz, classical, and sacred music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Matthew Morrison
May 20, 2024
Matthew Morrison is a versatile actor who is recognized for his work on-stage and on-screen. He has been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
National Association of State Treasurers-Nast Treasury Management Training Conference 2024
May 20, 2024 - May 23, 2024
The event is also open to private sector, non-governmental, and other nonprofit employees, with members of the press being welcome to attend. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Benedum Center Tour
May 20, 2024
Explore the rich history of the Benedum Center with a passionate Pittsburgh Cultural Trust guide. READ MORE
Community
10th Annual Hope Grows Victorian Tea
May 19, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This signature event raises funds and engages the community in conversation about the importance of mental health and emotional support…a true lifeline for family caregivers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
30th Anniversary Community Day
May 19, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for a free Community Day! READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Rush to Crush Cancer
May 19, 2024
One of the largest charity bike rides in Pittsburgh, benefitting UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Multiple routes and lengths on Pittsburgh roads and bike trails. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike
May 18, 2024 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
We bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent Veteran suicide. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Disrupt: Postcards from Paris
May 18, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Your wanderlust is showing. Let Paris be your playground in an immersive night of music featuring Gershwin’s iconic An American in Paris. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Festival
Poli Pop
May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Poli and Pola don't want to go to sleep. The siblings start off playing with toys in their bedroom, competing against each other to be the leader of the room, but then their imagination takes them on a surreal dreamlike journey full of surprise and joy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Festival
Sunjata Kamalenya
May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Sunjata Kamalenya (translated: Sunjata for Youth) is a new completely interactive production by the Experiential Theater Company. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Festival
Finding North
May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Finding North is a one-man play drawn from historical research and oral histories that bring to the stage powerful stories of the yearning, sacrifices, and dreams of the African-American Underground Railroad hero John P. Parker, as well as contemporary American immigrants. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Festival
Waves, All That Glows Sees
May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
To begin with, you follow a little pathway of shells and stones that goes around a big tent made of sheets. You can hear someone playing a harmonica. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About A Terrible Monster
May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Leonardo is a terrible monster. He tries so hard to be scary, but he just… isn’t. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Cinderella with the PBT Orchestra
May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Get swept away by this entrancing rags to romance story, and fall in love with the classical choreography, magnificent costumes & sets and – of course – a fairy tale ending that’s just the perfect fit. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
BIPOCALYPSE Improv Comedy
May 17, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
An improv comedy show performed by the Global Majority. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
The Network Factory VI: Beyond the Art
May 16, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join The Warhol Academy for an enlightening discussion on artists’ journeys, including their international and local impact, and The Warhol’s 30th Anniversary. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Intermission: The Artful Happy Hour Series
May 16, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Entertainment
Lucky Draw
May 16, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents “Lucky Draw” an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
A Seat at the Table: Chef Eric Adjepong
May 15, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
“A Seat at the Table” Culinary Series is a tantalizing culinary experience that promises to engage the palate, intellect, and spirit. Join us for an exclusive culinary experience curated and hosted by Chef Eric Adjepong. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Theron Brown
May 14, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown’s music. But he plays to encourage and influence people through his talents. READ MORE
Music
Nothing More
May 12, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Featuring Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory READ MORE
Family
Mother's Day Brunch
May 12, 2024 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the National Aviary! READ MORE
Holidays
Mother's Day at Bae Bae's
May 12, 2024 | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal! READ MORE
Holidays
Mother's Day Brunch
May 12, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Treat the extraordinary mothers in your life to a delightful brunch filled with love, laughter, and delicious food! READ MORE
Holidays
Mother's Day at Eddie Merlot's
May 12, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Eddie Merlot’s. READ MORE
Holidays
Mother's Day Brunch
May 12, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
And what a dazzling brunch it will be. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
What is an Ally?
May 11, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
For Early Childhood and K12 Educators: Allies are key to ensuring a positive learning experience for children of all races, ethnicities, and nationalities. READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Mommy & Me Dance Party
May 11, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
For All Ages: Bring your boogie-shoes and best moves to celebrate all moms and mother-figures in this Mommy & Me Dance Party! READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
2024 "The Way Home" Homebuyers Workshop
May 11, 2024
Dollar Bank offers comprehensive workshops designed to provide valuable information about our financial services. READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Preschool Adventures - Incoming Landing!
May 11, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Build parachute landers and Mars rovers while learning the importance of engineering design and teamwork in space exploration. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
May 11, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Arcade Hootenanny
May 11, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Chris & Matty's Champagne Social Club
May 11, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Looking to relax? Have a drink, kick your feet up, and just laugh that fine A** off? Well, then, look no further than the smooth and sultry vibes of Chris & Matty’s Champagne Social Club! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
OpenStreetsPGH: Downtown to South Side
May 11, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Take a car-free journey from Market Square in the heart of Downtown, through the newly renovated Armstrong Tunnel, across the 10th St Bridge, and into the bustling East Carson business district in the South Side. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Music of the Knights
May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024
The Music of Webber, McCartney, and Elton John READ MORE
Community
BYOB Social Hour
May 10, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meet new people, make some connections, and enjoy good company. READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A mother
May 10, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A fun and laughter filled evening of bingo and comedy, where audience members will be invited to play bingo between comedy acts. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Latchkey Kids
May 10, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Join The Latchkey Kids for a night of improvised comedy, public access TV, and dollar-bin VHS trash! READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
Say Anything
May 8, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring AJJ and Greet Death READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Putting Your Family in Context: The History of Ukraine's Jews
May 8, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The historical background on an important corner of European Jewry. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Creative Conversations - The Kite Runner
May 8, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Get the inside scoop on the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh performances with Creative Conversations presented by the Trust Arts Education Department. READ MORE
Music
Glenn Miller Orchestra
May 8, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The World-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls and Tuxedo Junction back to the stage. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
THE RESET: Midday Yoga
May 8, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Wellness Wednesdays - 2nd Wednesday of Each Month. All Levels are Welcomed. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Frank Cunimondo Trio
May 7, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pittsburgh Jazz Legend, pianist, Frank Cunimondo continues to create new landscapes with his trio performing fresh versions of familiar standards. READ MORE
Music
The Decemberists: A Peacable Kingdom - 2024 Tour
May 7, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Featuring Ratboys READ MORE
Entertainment
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
May 7, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
We Who Wrestle with God Tour READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable 2024
May 7, 2024 - May 8, 2024
EGCR is an event geared towards natural gas industry professionals and provides industry-specific training programs, interactive content with industry experts, and even more activities designed to satisfy all educational needs. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Kite Runner
May 7, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Based on Khaled Hosseini’s beloved, international best-selling novel, THE KITE RUNNER is a powerful new play adapted by Matthew Spangler that follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. READ MORE
Music
The Ghost Inside Wash It Away Spring '24 Tour
May 6, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Paleface Swiss, Bleed From Within, and Great American Ghost READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Benedum Center Tour
May 6, 2024
Explore the rich history of the Benedum Center with a passionate Pittsburgh Cultural Trust guide. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events,
Workshops & Classes
"Why did our Jewish ancestors leave the Pale?"
May 5, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Everything you need to know about the heart of Eastern European Jewry. READ MORE
Holidays,
Nightlife
Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl
May 4, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Unleash the spirit of Cinco de Mayo at our Pub Pioneers Pub Crawl on May 4th! Sip, savor, and celebrate in style this Cinco de Mayo! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Music of Star Wars
May 4, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
May the 4th be with you! There’s no better time to celebrate the legendary music of John Williams than on the Star Wars fandom’s official holiday with your PSO. READ MORE
Entertainment
Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
May 4, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Frankly Scarlett: All May'd Up
May 4, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A special May 2024 version of our All Made Up show celebrating founding member Robin Hitchcock’s 40th birthday! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Level Up Stand Up
May 4, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater’s popular stand-up comedy showcase, Level Up Stand-Up, is back! READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
2024 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Run For a Reason READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
2024 Pittsburgh Health & Fitness Expo
May 3, 2024 - May 4, 2024
As part of the Pittsburgh Marathon, visit the GNC Live Well Pittsburgh Health & Fitness Expo! The expo will feature running gear, fitness equipment, and the latest healthcare and lifestyle products. READ MORE
Entertainment
House Team Hot Spot
May 3, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Stand-Up Laboratory
May 3, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Where new jokes come alive! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Market Square,
Music
National Day of Prayer Gathering
May 2, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress and held on the first Thursday of May, when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation". The president is required by law to sign a proclamation each year, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. From Wikipedia. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Sound Series: Patrick Higgins
May 2, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
We welcome guitarist, composer, and producer, Patrick Higgins, for a solo performance in the museum’s intimate theater. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
London Film Music Orchestra: The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated
May 2, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Experience cinema's most iconic music performed by The London Film Music Orchestra illuminated! READ MORE
Entertainment
Your ACT with Nonsense
May 2, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! READ MORE
Convention
2024 Cyburgh
May 1, 2024 | 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cyburgh is a forum for cybersecurity professionals to engage with and learn from peers, experts, and solution providers for learning, networking, and business development purposes. READ MORE
Music
Joanne Shaw Taylor
May 1, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band performing songs from her critically acclaimed studio album, Nobody's Fool, as well as songs from the upcoming new album. READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Preschool Adventures - Bubble Science
May 1, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Explore the ‘S’ in STEM (science) with amazing bubbles and bubble blowers. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Jesus Christ Superstar
Apr 30, 2024 - May 1, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. READ MORE
Convention
National Mitigation & Environmental Markets Conference
Apr 29, 2024 - May 2, 2024
The National Mitigation & Environmental Markets Conference gathers representatives activating in wetlands conservation and restoration, streams, carbon, water quality and other connected environmental markets. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
A Woman's Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh
Mar 23, 2024 - Oct 6, 2024
From pioneering investigative journalism to leading their country to Olympic gold, Western Pennsylvania women have made an immeasurable impact in America, but too often, their stories have been overlooked. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Tour
Jan 1, 2024 - Jul 1, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This tour is perfect if you are new to the city and you would like to see the most interesting spots of Pittsburgh. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise you that you will still find out unknown historical facts! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
A...My Name is Still Alice
May 17, 2024 - May 26, 2024
This critically-acclaimed musical-sketch revue conceived by Joan Micklin Silver and Julianne Boyd, first produced in 1992 is a sequel to the hit musical revue A…My Name Is Alice. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Once Upon a Time: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
May 31, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024
From notes to narratives READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Coffin Maker
May 29, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
WORLD PREMIERE • THIS INSTANT CLASSIC IS TO DIE FOR READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Lady Day at Emerson's
May 17, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given four months before her death. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Gershwin & Marsalis: American Mavericks
May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Two jazz legends meet one orchestra READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Spotlight on the 'Burgh
May 15, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024
Experience the very best Magic, mentalism and storytelling Pittsburgh has to offer in this special. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Witness for the Prosecution
May 3, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Be one of the jurors and experience the shocking testimony and impassioned outbursts from witnesses as a young man and his attorney fight to escape a final verdict READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Music
Schooltime: Meet the Orchestra
May 1, 2024 - May 8, 2024 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
How do instruments make sound? Explore how sound is created with Associate Conductor Moon Doh and the Pittsburgh Symphony! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson
Apr 27, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Pittsburgh’s unsung heroine who taught America to sing READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Preschool Semester - Science of Food
Apr 18, 2024 - May 23, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Little scientists learn all about food- from its origins in nature to its transformation on our plates and its impact on the environment. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Wavy Wednesday: WHERE DID YOUR CHRIST COME FROM?
Apr 6, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024
WHERE DID YOUR CHRIST COME FROM, is the second solo exhibition of Pittsburgh-based artist, muralist, and activist, Kamara Townes, known professionally as Wavy Wednesday. READ MORE
Entertainment
Escape USS Requin!
Apr 5, 2024 - May 31, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A B-25 Mitchell bomber crashed into the muddy Monongahela River while performing a routine training flight. Was it a simple mechanical error? Or was it something more sinister? Put your detective skills to the test in a brand-new experience. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Naathan Phan & Hayden Allcorn in History of Magic: Part 1
Apr 3, 2024 - May 12, 2024
5,000 years of magic. 2 multi-talented friends. 0 social life. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes
Latin Thursdays
Jan 25, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Come out & enjoy the perfect mix of Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba & Zouk! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart
Sep 3, 2023 - May 26, 2024
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play designed exclusively for Liberty Magic READ MORE
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