Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.

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Entertainment,

Family

Unicorn World

Jun 29, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Your ticket unlocks a world of enchantment at Unicorn World! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Workshops & Classes

Dance Camp

Jun 29, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is thrilled to bring back Dance Camp for the 3rd year, with educator Christian “JITA” Brown. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Well Known Strangers: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

Jun 29, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

In their brand-new format, Well Known Strangers will take inspiration from an audience interview based on a big Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda from their life and weave the information into a hilarious mockumentary-style show. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure

Jun 29, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show READ MORE

Nightlife,

Workshops & Classes

Urban Zouk Workshops + Social with Jefferson Dadinho

Jun 29, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Join us at CrossBody Dance + Movement for a night of Urban Zouk! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

PCLO SHOW CARE - The Color Purple

Jun 29, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

For parents torn between the desire to experience the magic of the stage and the responsibility of childcare, Pittsburgh CLO offers a solution. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Janet Planet

Jun 28, 2024 - Jul 11, 2024

Stop by Harris Theater to see this 2023 Drama! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

The Color Purple

Jun 25, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. 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

Forty Years Later: Revisiting the 1984 Three Rivers Arts Festival

May 31, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024

Forty years later, join us as we remember this iconic moment in Pittsburgh’s history and celebrate the legacy of the Three Rivers Arts Festival. On view from May 31 to August 25, 2024 at 707 Penn Gallery. 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

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

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

May 30, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cruise through the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh, the Strip District, and the North Shore with our expert guides, who will show you just how beautiful this city is. You'll learn about Pittsburgh's unique history, notable residents, stunning architecture, and more! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Nightlife,

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

May 29, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us on our historical tour with a spooky twist. You'll see downtown's historic buildings all lit up at night while hearing stories of the spirits who haunt them. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours

Best of the Burgh Tour

May 29, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us on our walking tour of downtown Pittsburgh where you'll experience the best of our unique city's architecture, history, public art, and culture. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Zabrecky in Turn on the Dark

Jun 5, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024

He is a five-time award winner at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. In 2011 and 2012 he was voted “Stage Magician of the Year,” in 2014 and 2015, “Parlour Magician of Year,” and most recently in 2017, “Lecturer of the Year.” READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Art & Artists Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Venture off the beaten path with us to discover downtown Pittsburgh's public art. Our expert guides will navigate the hidden parts of downtown to showcase murals, art installations, sculptures and more. You'll also learn about the many artists and musicians who called Pittsburgh home. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Outdoor,

Tours

Whiskey Walking Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

If you love whiskey, walking and history, this is the tour for you! Our expert guide will share Pittsburgh's whiskey history as you walk through our historic downtown. You'll start and end the tour with a generous whiskey sample, too. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tour

Jun 1, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for a spine-tingling walking ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation,

Workshops & Classes

Salsa 3 - Intermediate / Advanced Partnerwork On1

Jun 1, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join us for an hour of Int/Adv Salsa Partnerwork On1 with Vincent & Rachel. READ MORE

Tours

Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour

May 25, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Join the Gateway Clipper Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour in Pittsburgh, PA! 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

Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise & Tour

Apr 6, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Explore the Three Rivers in Pittsburgh with a Sightseeing Cruise! READ MORE

Entertainment

Escape USS Requin!

Apr 5, 2024 - Jul 27, 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