Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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June 2023
Free event,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Market Square Night Market
Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 3, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Night Markets bring an awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival to Downtown, featuring Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors. Clothing, furniture, candles, food, drinks, and more are exhibited in this weekly series. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Holidays,
Music,
Nightlife
Red, White & Brew - 30th of June at Howl
Jun 30, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Happy Birthday, America!Come for the brews, stay for the party! We are celebrating America’s birthday in the only way we know how: with a non-stop live show and all the drinks. Come by Howl at the Moon to celebrate our nation’s birthday weekend with a bang! You can expect lots of dancing, drinks, giveaways* and so much more. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Brewers
Jun 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pirates Bucket Hat - Bucco Luau Weekend & Miller Lite Happy Hour READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Pride and Joy
Jun 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join the August Wilson Cultural Center for a Voguing Workshop and dance party! READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
International Association of Venue Managers | 2023 VenueConnect
Jun 30, 2023 - Jul 3, 2023
IAVM’s 98th VenueConnect Annual Conference and Trade Show is the only industry conference that inspires industry leaders, provides targeted education, and brings attendees together creating relationships that last a lifetime. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Dixie Surewood | Broadway or Bust
Jun 30, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dixie Surewood, Pittsburgh’s own National Comedy Queen, presents her special showtunes sing along, Broadway or Bust! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Padres
Jun 29, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sugardale Dollar Dogs READ MORE
Convention
Anthrocon 2023
Jun 29, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023
Join us for our annual convention every summer as we celebrate anthropomorphics, which are human-like animal characters, such as have fascinated mankind since the dawn of human imagination. We are a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers, and just everyday fans who enjoy cartoon animals and their kin. READ MORE
Music
Jeff Kashiwa | Contemporary Jazz Sax
Jun 29, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Seattle native, Jeff Kashiwa became known as one of the most compelling young saxophonists in contemporary jazz during his first year with The Rippingtons back in 1989. READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
My Morning Jacket
Jun 28, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Featuring Karl Denson's Tiny Universe READ MORE
Family
Kids Vs. Adults Science Challenge
Jun 28, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Get ready for a thrilling and fun-filled evening at the Science Center for Kids Vs. Adults Science Challenge, the ultimate showdown between kids and adults READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events
Reel Q Reel Stories: Walking With Shadows
Jun 28, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Reel Stories is a free monthly film series dedicated to showcasing international queer cinema presented in partnership with Reel Q, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival. READ MORE
Music
Rebelution - Good Vibes Summer Tour 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Featuring Iration and DJ Mackle READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Padres
Jun 27, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
City Connect On-Field Debut READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events
The Music of Marian McPartland with Strings with Yoko Suzuki
Jun 27, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This series builds on Yoko Suzuki’s ongoing projects to showcase the music of influential female jazz composers and leaders. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Crossroads of the World: The Impact of Urban Renewal Then and Now
Jun 27, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Local leaders will discuss how redevelopment has shaped the Hill District’s past, present, and future during a special community discussion at the History Center. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Into the Woods
Jun 27, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023
“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired twisted musical comedy, INTO THE WOODS. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events
An Alluring Night of Jazz with AurallaurA
Jun 26, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This program presents a mid-album preview concert for Exetastes, an original jazz album from composer and vocalist, Laura Chu Wiens (AurallaurA). READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
National Theatre Live: Good
Jun 25, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Summer Camp…For Adults! Outdoor Camp
Jun 25, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Feel like a kid again alongside National Aviary experts! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
Burgh Bus: Pride Ride
Jun 25, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
!Join the most unique comedy sightseeing tours, this time taking a drag show with yinz! READ MORE
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
OpenStreetsPGH
Jun 25, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
OpenStreetsPGH temporarily closes roads to car traffic, and invites Pittsburghers to reimagine our streets as places for people. Walk, run, bike, skate, roll, dance, and enjoy the road at your own pace. READ MORE
Tours
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh Boat Tour: Histories and Mysteries of the Allegheny River
Jun 24, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
From Acrisure to Herr’s Island shore, the Allegheny River has countless stories to tell. On this 90-minute boat cruise with DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, go beyond the typical sightseeing tour as we sail to the tip of Herr's Island and reveal the secrets of the Allegheny River. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Riverhounds vs San Diego
Jun 24, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Home Game READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Neighborhood Walking Tour: Sewickley
Jun 24, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Featuring places of worship, civic buildings, and handsome homes, the tour will demonstrate why this historic community continues to delight. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Guided Tour: Pittsburgh Beyond Adversity
Jun 24, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Museum docents will lead?a?special guided tour on African American history in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum and the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation and From Slavery to Freedom Exhibitions. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Birdwatching Cruise with Rivers of Steel
Jun 24, 2023 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Join National Aviary Ornithologist Robert Mulvihill and the Rivers of Steel Explorer Captain Ryan O’Rourke for a birding experience like no other! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
International Reading Series: A Vision of Nigeria with Ani Kayode Somtochukwu & Roxane Gay
Jun 24, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
In this program, Kayode, Roxane, and Anderson will discuss Kayode’s debut novel And Then He Sang a Lullaby. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Dandy Andy: Warhol's Queer History
Jun 24, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join artist educators for Dandy Andy, a monthly tour that focuses on Warhol’s queer history. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Rivers Club Creators for a Cause
Jun 23, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Rivers Club for their Biggest Community Impact Celebration of the Year! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
The Doo Wop Project
Jun 23, 2023 - Jun 25, 2023
Old school meets new generation. READ MORE
Music
Cello Fury | See Music in Motion
Jun 23, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
A cello rock powerhouse featuring three cellists and a drummer, Cello Fury's original music combines the symphonic sounds of the cello with driving rock beats. READ MORE
Entertainment
Darcy & Jer: No Refunds Tour
Jun 22, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
"Darcy and Jer are an absolute blast to be in the room with" - Darcy and Jer READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Uhuru Jazz Sessions: Georgia Anne Muldrow
Jun 22, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Part of the fabric of Los Angeles’ hip-hop / jazz / soul avant-garde since 2005, Georgia Anne Muldrow has built a mightily impressive discography and a reputation to match during her career as a vocalist, songwriter, producer and musician. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Drag & Draw
Jun 22, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Drag & Draw is a three-hour educational event and figure drawing class for ages 18+ focusing on Andy Warhol’s inspiration and involvement in drag culture. READ MORE
Music
Frank Vignola | Birdland Guitar Trio with Jimmie Highsmith, Jr.
Jun 22, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Frank Vignola, born December 30th, 1965, is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor
Snowball Day
Jun 21, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate the first official day of summer with half price general admission and send snowballs into the Ohio River! READ MORE
Convention
General Assembly: The Unitarian Universalist Association's Annual Meeting
Jun 21, 2023 - Jun 25, 2023
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to have voting delegates. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
A Conversation with Virginia Montanez: “Nothing. Everything.”
Jun 20, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Heinz History Center for an evening conversation with author, humorist, and popular Pittsburgh writer Virginia Montanez to celebrate the launch of her debut novel, “Nothing. Everything.” READ MORE
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events
Story Club PGH Story Slam: Moving On or Moving Out
Jun 20, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
To live is to tell stories. Embracing that truth, Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh), organizes and hosts a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
Young the Giant with Milky Chance
Jun 18, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Featuring TALK READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events
Kente Summer Madness: Winston Bell Quartet & Jacquea Mae
Jun 18, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Kente Arts Alliance is presenting a series of three energetic and engaging concerts at City of Asylum, with special focus on the art and music of the African Diaspora. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor
2023 Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration
Jun 16, 2023 - Jun 19, 2023
This free, family-friendly event is a Celebration of all Cities and Boroughs in Allegheny County and will feature African American Culture Education, speakers, live music and local vendors! READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Downtown Walking Tour: Grant Street, from Sixth to Liberty Avenues
Jun 16, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This tour covers the northern half of a street the American Planning Association has designated one of America’s Great American Places. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events
Answering the Call to Adventure with Jazz & Fly Fishing
Jun 16, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Jazz & Fly Fishing is a unique group of jazz musicians, adding a nuanced new genre to the intersection of outdoor adventure and the arts. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
The Pines of Rome
Jun 16, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023
Bookended by Respighi’s two dramatic pictures of Rome, this program carries the listener through the sounds of the ancient metropolis. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
An Evening of Dance
Jun 16, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Be the first to witness original choreography by the renowned faculty and alumnus of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts — Dance. READ MORE
Music
Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour w/ Girl In Red & Owenn
Jun 16, 2023 - Jun 17, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 1:00 am
READ MORE
Tours
Lecture & Building Tour of former Kaufmann's Department Store
Jun 15, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for a special evening of learning about the history and impact of the Kaufmann family, whose impact on Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania is told in a compelling recent book, Kaufmann’s: The Family That Built Pittsburgh’s Famed Department Store, by Pittsburgh authors Marylynne Pitz and Laura Malt Schneiderman. READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
HARDY: the mockingbird & THE CROW EXTENDED
Jun 15, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Featuring Dylan Marlowe and Blame My Youth READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Intermission: An Artful Happy Hour Series
Jun 15, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Sound Series: Soy Sos with Bri Dominque and Ras Maisha: Dub Corridor
Jun 15, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Their Sound Series is pleased to partner with PearlArts on a monthly summer series focused on the reggae offshoots/evolutions of dub, roots, dancehall, sound system culture and beyond. READ MORE
Music
Ray Angry | Classical Jazz Piano
Jun 15, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ray Angry aka Mr. Goldfinger is a pianist, producer, composer and arranger who is one of the most in-demand artists today. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pride Paddle
Jun 14, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Trip Leader Eli Shumaker on a pleasant paddle along the Allegheny River with LGBTQIA friends and allies. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Special Performance: Boléro + Maria Dueñas
Jun 14, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Dance meets music in an innovative way on this program, featuring the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Eric Jones in Immaculate Deception
Jun 14, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drawing inspiration from our city’s history of miraculous moments, Eric Jones, Liberty Magic’s Inaugural Magician and Artistic Advisor, returns to the Liberty Magic stage for a third residency to bring us a brand new show. READ MORE
Convention
Bridges to the Future
Jun 14, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023
We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh to build bridges together to a sustainable future for orchestras that is both artistically creative and reflects our communities; to explore the culture of innovation that can help revitalize us; to share effective business practices and the building of healthy cultures; and to redefine the orchestral art form’s relevance, especially to the next generation. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
WORKSHOP: Archive Your (Queer) Life with Amelia Possanza
Jun 14, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In this workshop, you will create individual digital archives of our own lives, and, as a group, we will gather them all together to make a queer time capsule. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Anything Goes
Jun 13, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023 | 7:30 am - 12:00 am
“All ashore that’s going ashore!” Put on those tap shoes and hop on board the S.S. American for the hilarious shipboard romp wrapped in a timeless Cole Porter score. READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
PIXIES: North America '23
Jun 13, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Plus special guests Franz Ferdinand & Bully READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events
Weaving the Threads of Lesbian Love with Amelia Possanza
Jun 13, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Queer stories that Possanza heard due to her move to Brooklyn inspired her to seek out lesbians throughout history who could become her role models, in romance and in life. The result is Lesbian Love Story, an intricate tapestry of lesbian histories, seamlessly cinched together with threads of Amelia’s own story. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Mets
Jun 11, 2023 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Kids Day + Kids Photofest READ MORE
Convention
Rail Conference
Jun 11, 2023 - Jun 14, 2023
For all rail modes – urban, commuter, high-speed, and intercity – this technical conference features sessions on technology, operations, maintenance, safety & security, planning, finance, capital projects, workforce development, and more. Experience the latest industry advances at the Products & Services Showcase and join the technical tours. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Yoga in the Garden
Jun 11, 2023 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning overlooking The Historic Rose Garden and Lake Elizabeth during Yoga in the Garden. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean
Jun 11, 2023 | 5:30 am - 8:30 am
Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak! READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
The Clarks
Jun 10, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
With Chet Vincent & The Music Industry READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Mets
Jun 10, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ke'Bryan Hayes Bobblehead & Block Party READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Arcade Hootenanny
Jun 9, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Improv comedy night! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Mets
Jun 9, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Zambelli Fireworks Night & Miller Lite Happy Hour READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Boléro
Jun 9, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023
Dance meets music in an innovative way on this program, featuring the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Music
Ellie Martin Album Release Tour @ CON ALMA
Jun 8, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Toledo-based vocalist and educator Ellie Martin makes her CON ALMA debut as she celebrates the release of her new album Verdant. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
A Night at the Opera: Ezio Pinza, Claudia Pinza Bozzolla, and the Pittsburgh Connection
Jun 8, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Discover the history of the Pinza family’s tremendous artistic impact on the field of opera in Pittsburgh from guest speaker and Pinza’s grandson Samuele Bozzolla. READ MORE
Community
30th Annual History Makers Award Dinner
Jun 8, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrating its milestone 30th year, the History Makers Award Dinner, presented by BNY Mellon and Citizens, honors exceptional individuals whose accomplishments, while rooted here in Western Pennsylvania, transcend geographic boundaries. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events
The Second of Four for Mingus with AJ Johnson
Jun 8, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
As part of his project “Four for Mingus,” AJ Johnson presents the second in a series of four concerts. READ MORE
Convention
Pittsburgh Business Diversity Conference
Jun 8, 2023 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
This conference will address how Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion related issues impact the growth and development of businesses and institutions. The conference will create opportunities for institutions and businesses to make new connections and learn strategies to eliminate barriers, create opportunities and increase growth. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Frida...A Self Portrait
Jun 7, 2023 - Jun 25, 2023
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s legendary life unfolds before us in this exquisite, muscular retelling of the ways she wielded her creative genius to survive a debilitating accident, to embody a magnificent parade of historical moments, and to transcend her passionate marriage to Diego Rivera. READ MORE
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor
Hugo Cruz and Caminos
Jun 6, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Hugo Alexander Cruz Machado is a Cuban-born, award-winning, internationally renowned drummer and composer who has performed in South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. READ MORE
Music
Noah Kahan: The Stick Season Tour
Jun 6, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
With Richy Rich & The Coal Miners READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events
An Ode to Musical Innovator Erwin Schuloff with Clarion Quartet & Friends
Jun 6, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This program is the second in a series of three classical music concerts performed by the Clarion Quartet. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Filmed Production: 42nd Street
Jun 4, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
One of Broadway's most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street, comes cinema screens in the largest-ever production of the breathtaking musical. READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cardinals
Jun 4, 2023 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Kids Day + Sesame Street Day + Kids Plush READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Jackson Browne
Jun 4, 2023
Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Music
What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat and Tears?
Jun 4, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS? unravels the details of this extraordinary year in the life of the band. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Music
Kuumba Drum Circle
Jun 4, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited to join the Ibeji Drum Ensemble to enjoy creating music together in a drum circle while learning about about the African Diaspora brought to you by Trust Arts Education and Kuumba Inc. This activity is appropriate for all ages! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Pitt Floyd (Tribute to Pink Floyd)
Jun 3, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/470751700007 READ MORE
Community,
Music
Pride on the Shore
Jun 3, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Ava Max & FLETCHER with Betty Who and JORDY READ MORE
Entertainment
The Tamburitzans present Phoenix—A New Dawn
Jun 3, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The internationally renowned Tamburitzans performing ensemble, based in Pittsburgh, PA, is the longest running stage show in the United States. Since 1937, The Tamburitzans have dazzled audiences, bringing musical entertainment to millions throughout their tenure as artistic ambassadors. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cardinals
Jun 3, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Oneil Cruz Bobblehead & Block Party READ MORE
Convention
3 Rivers Comicon
Jun 3, 2023 - Jun 4, 2023
3 Rivers Comicon has set out to be a convention for comic fans and creators alike. With over 300 artists/writers/creators and almost as many vendors or everything nerdy, this show is one not to miss. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
Ukrainian Artist Series: Andrey Kurkov in Conversation with George Packer
Jun 3, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This program will focus on Diary of an Invasion, a collection of Andrey’s writings and broadcasts from Kyiv that come together to produce a remarkable record of a brilliant writer at the forefront of a 21st-century war. READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedian Sean Collier
Jun 3, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents headlining comedian Sean Collier for a special one-night-only performance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Rock N' Remember Live!
Jun 3, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rock ‘n’ Remember Live returns to the Benedum, starring Jay and the Americans! READ MORE
Family,
Film & Movies,
Music
The Little Mermaid in Concert
Jun 3, 2023 - Jun 4, 2023
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID will be given new life for two special evenings at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Community
Downtown Beautification Saturdays
Jun 3, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Want to connect with those who live, work, and play Downtown? Join us from 10am to 2pm for our Saturday & Sunday Beautification Projects. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Festival,
Music,
Outdoor
2023 Three Rivers Arts Festival
Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023
The 64th Annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival returns this June for 10 days of free art and music! The featured concerts run the gamut this year, representing hip-hop, pop, funk, jazz, classical, rock, and more. Experience an incredible and diverse mix of celebrated musicians in the heart of the Cultural District—free and open to everyone. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Juried Visual Art Exhibition
Jun 2, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
"Taking Up Space" READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cardinals
Jun 2, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Flashback Free Shirt Friday - 80s Night & Miller Lite Happy Hour READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Little Richard: I am Everything
Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 8, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Little Richard: I Am Everything shines a clarifying light on the Black, queer origins of rock ’n’ roll, and establishes the genre’s big bang: Richard Wayne Penniman. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Discovery & Drinks
Jun 1, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Discover how a composer's homeland shapes their music! READ MORE
Tours
Downtown's Best: Special Places and Spaces
Jun 1, 2023
Downtown Pittsburgh’s built environment is a remarkable array of buildings and places old, new, and restored. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Lucy Darling in Indulgence
May 3, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023
The playfully provocative Lucy Darling is just one character in the arsenal of endlessly talented performer, Carissa Hendrix. Her philosophy? “Why be just one fabulous person when you can be many fabulous people?” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Art Exhibition: in spite of me, here you are
Mar 10, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023
"in spite of me, here you are" deals with loss of identity, the indeterminate, and living in terror. Through painting, sculptural objects, and video, Steve Alexis explores the idea of sitting with the uncertain, the unrealized idea of oneself, and the internal tumult of questioning our identity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions
May 12, 2023 - Sep 25, 2023
The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions highlights the Velvet Underground and the music from their first recording sessions in April 1966 at Scepter Studios in New York City. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor
Steven Vance @ US Steel Plaza
Jun 14, 2023 - Jun 28, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free and open to the public! Steve will be playing Top 40, Classic Rock, R&B, Latin, Sinatra, and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Guided Tour: The African American Impact on Western Pa. and Beyond
Jun 3, 2023 - Jun 24, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Discover the achievements of African Americans in medicine, journalism, the arts, activism, and during World War II in the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibition. The tour will also wind through the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum to explore the city’s unmatched Negro League baseball legacy and the careers of groundbreaking Black athletes from our region. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Rewind and Play
Jun 3, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Catch a gripping film that is a fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary of Thelonis Monk. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Guided Tour: The Negro Motorist Green Book
Jun 2, 2023 - Aug 11, 2023 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Negro Motorist Green Book exhibition, presented in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and award-winning author Candacy Taylor, offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America and how the annual guide served as an indispensable resource for the nation’s rising Black middle class. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Uniquely Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour
Jun 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023
Join Rivers of Steel on board the Explorer riverboat for the Uniquely Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour. This 90-minute excursion seeks to answer the question “What makes Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh?” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes
CrossBody Dance & Movement: Latin Thursdays
Jun 1, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, & Zouk! Every Thursday is a dance party with CrossBody Dance. READ MORE
Free event,
Market Square,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Yoga in the Square
May 16, 2023 - Oct 10, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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
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Market Square Farmers Market
May 11, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The 19th season of the rain-or-shine market offers regionally grown produce, organic products, and small-batch foods from a variety of vendors each week, serving Downtown’s workers, residents, visitors, and more. READ MORE
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