Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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July 2018
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Espolon Halloween Party at Five Iron Pittsburgh
Oct 29, 2021 - Nov 30, -0001 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come to Five Iron Golf for a night of BOOS, BREWS and BIRDIES! READ MORE
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Bucaneers
Aug 9, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Convention
SNAPA Annual Food Show and Education Conference
Jul 31, 2018 - Aug 2, 2018
Each year, the School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania provides unique educational content, an impressive line-up of expert speakers, "The Biggest & Best Food & Equipment Show in Pennsylvania", and a wide array of special dinners and networking activities. READ MORE
Special Program: Harry Potter Birthday Celebration!
Jul 31, 2018 | 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Celebrate the 38th birthday of The Boy Who Lived! Drop in for activities all day and for all ages, including potion and wand making, Pygmy Puff crafts, trivia, specialized booklists and more! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cubs
Jul 31, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
At PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Funky Fly Project
Jul 31, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Funky Fly Project is a funk and jazz group operating out of Pittsburgh, PA consisting of Winston Bell, Henry Schultz, Brandon Terry, and Eric Dowdell Jr. READ MORE
Entertainment
The Reel Story: “Michael Clayton”
Jul 31, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
*Summer Camp* From Page to Stage: Theatre Production
Jul 30, 2018 - Aug 3, 2018 | 9:30 am - 4:30 am
In this week-long camp, students will work together to create their own short plays from start to finish combining elements of play-writing, acting, and design, which will conclude with a festival of original short plays, all created by them in 5 days. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Sembène Film Festival: Betty: They Say I'm Different
Jul 30, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A screening of Betty: They Say I’m Different presented by Sembène–The Film & Art Festival. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Boy George, Culture Club & Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey
Jul 29, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
With a series of smash hits including “Karma Chameleon,” “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,” and “Time (Clock Of The Heart)” the synth pop group made waves both for their incredibly catchy songs as well as Boy George’s androgynous aesthetic. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Beetlemania: Art & Science Exploration
Jul 29, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Explore the world of beetles! Discover an installation called Beetlemania by artist, Joan Danziger. Explore the scientific and artistic sides of these amazing bugs! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Tomchess & Bandit Hat
Jul 29, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
An evening of jazz with Tomchess & Bandit Hat. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Let's Travel the World!: Eshu Bumpus
Jul 28, 2018 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alphabet City invites children to travel the world through our storyteller series! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Downtown 5k Tour
Jul 28, 2018 | 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. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Professor Incredible's Long Lost Pittsburgh History Tour
Jul 28, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A jaw-dropping, hilarious walking tour into Pittsburgh's astounding, largely unknown past. The dean of Pittsburgh tour guides, Haydn Thomas, tells you Pittsburgh's story as you've never heard it. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
Women’s History Seminar
Jul 28, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Fort Pitt Museum for its fourth annual Women’s History Seminar celebrating 18th century women’s history. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Imbibe Northside
Jul 28, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Mattress Factory and War Streets Brewery team up again to present another fun Imbibe Northside event, featuring unlimited tastings of local libations. READ MORE
Community
WED Saturday: “Inside Job”
Jul 28, 2018 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
It has been ten years since the Global Financial Crisis caused millions of people to lose their homes, jobs and savings. READ MORE
Family
UPMC Health Plan Healthy Family Day: Under the Big Top
Jul 28, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Come one, come all to this year’s annual UPMC Health Plan’s Healthy Family Day! Step on up and be inspired with a day full of spectacles, workshops and activities designed to get your body moving and your mind soaring. Because when you’re part of a traveling circus the sky's the limit. READ MORE
Entertainment
Tania Grubbs
Jul 28, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Enjoy a night of music at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Enameling on Found Metal
Jul 28, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
From scrap steel to vintage enamelware, students will experiment with applying enameling techniques on different metal. READ MORE
Entertainment
Clare Ascani
Jul 27, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Enjoy a live performance at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
STUDIO: Shadow
Jul 27, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Use your body to create shapes and stories! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Keystone Jazz Collective
Jul 27, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Keystone Jazz Collective is a collaboration of jazz artists based in the State of Pennsylvania, coming together to bring to light the historical and contemporary contributions to jazz music by Pennsylvanians. READ MORE
Entertainment
Maria Becoates-Bey
Jul 27, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Enjoy a night of music at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Convention
Replay FX Arcade and Gaming Festival 2018
Jul 26, 2018 - Jul 29, 2018
Make plans to attend the ReplayFX Arcade & Video Game Festival! This event will display the largest collection of pinball, arcade, tabletop, console games, and many other gaming devices. The event will also feature various entertainment, seminars dedicated to gaming, cosplay contests, and live musical performances. READ MORE
Community
Shots For Shots Networking Event
Jul 26, 2018 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Shots For Shots Networking & Headshot Event. Join the American Cancer Society at Industrious on Thursday, July 26th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm for a night of networking with professionals from the Greater Pittsburgh Area. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ Symphony Series
Jul 26, 2018 - Jul 27, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Years ago, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ enchanted our screens and now it’s returning, for the first time ever, with the music of a live symphony orchestra. Momentous scenes from the film play on a giant screen in high-definition while John Williams’ unforgettable score is performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Experience the magic with the first installment of the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Mets
Jul 26, 2018 - Jul 29, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
At PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Lord Huron
Jul 26, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The American indie folk rockers – Lord Huron are a popular group hailing from LA. READ MORE
Family
History at Play: Neighborhood Inspirations
Jul 26, 2018 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Youth ages 8-11 are invited to join us for the Heinz History Center’s “History at Play” youth workshop summer series, where they can discover, imagine, and create! READ MORE
Entertainment
Paul Cosentino
Jul 26, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Enjoy a night of music at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Stevee Wellons Band
Jul 25, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Each of the musicians in this group have spent years playing blues, soul, jazz and rock music around the country. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Miranda Sings Live
Jul 25, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Colleen Ballinger is a multihyphenate; actor, comedian, trained vocalist, writer and executive producer. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Stories That Heal: Abeer Y. Hoque
Jul 25, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stories That Heal is a series that highlights local authors who live with and/or have a loved one who lives with mental health conditions. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
International Champions Cup: Borussia Dortmund vs. S.L. Benfica
Jul 25, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This year’s chase for the Cup features 18 of the best clubs in the world playing 27 matches across the United States, Europe and Singapore, delivering on the premier sports property’s mission to transform European soccer’s presence around the world. READ MORE
Entertainment
The Reel Story: “Small Town Crime”
Jul 24, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Flaming Lips
Jul 24, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American rock band The Flaming Lips formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983. After several independent releases in the 1980s and early 1990s through indie label Restless, the band signed to Warner Brothers, releasing their major-label debut Hit to Death in the Future in 1992. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
The Pigeon Comes to Pittsburgh Story Time
Jul 24, 2018 | 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Read about Elephant and Piggie, Knuffle Bunny, Naked Mole Rat, The Pigeon, and more friends from The Pigeon Comes to Pittsburgh during this special exhibit story time. Look at the pictures and read the words by Mo Willems, and then find the characters from the books all around the room! READ MORE
Entertainment
An Evening with the Eagles
Jul 24, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Eagles are one of the most influential and commercially successful American rock bands of all time. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Art Voyage
Jul 23, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Pack your bags for an art-filled adventure around the Museum! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Erasure – World Be Gone Tour
Jul 22, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
World Beyond was recorded over ten days by Andy Bell and seven performers from Echo Collective: Margaret Hermant (violin, harp), Neil Leiter (viola), Thomas Engelen (cello), Jaroslaw Mroz (double bass), Gary De Cart (piano) and Antoine Dandoy (vibraphone, glockenspiel). READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Coheed and Cambria & Taking Back Sunday
Jul 22, 2018 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
If you missed them last year, fear not – Coheed and Cambria are on tour once again in 2018! READ MORE
Community,
Family
Sensory Friendly Early Open
Jul 22, 2018 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Children's Museum is opening Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails early for our friends with sensory sensitivities. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Charleston Battery
Jul 21, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cheer on the Riverhounds as they battle the Charleston Battery. READ MORE
Nightlife
Night in the Tropics
Jul 21, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the National Aviary for a vintage beach party at our 16th Annual Night in the Tropics! Indulge in the sights, sounds, and flavors of the tropics. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
North Shore 5k Tour
Jul 21, 2018 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Sports + Recreation
Public Art Run: Downtown
Jul 21, 2018 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come explore the murals and other public art found in historic downtown Pittsburgh. Runners will get the chance to learn about the many pieces of public art in downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Storytelling with Eshu Bumpus
Jul 21, 2018 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
An afternoon of family-friendly storytelling with renowned storyteller Eshu Bumpus. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
HOW Workshop: Origami Flowers with Rachel
Jul 21, 2018 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
An afternoon of origami! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Festival,
Nightlife,
Shopping
Picklesburgh
Jul 20, 2018 - Jul 22, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The destination for all things pickled returns for 2018, and it's going to be bigger and brinier than ever! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Crafts and Drafts: Paper Clay Spirit Animals
Jul 20, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bring a friend for this fun-filled workshop! Students will create a unique paperclay animal that represents their personality and character. This class is great for all levels of makers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Regional Backyard BBQ Wine Dinner
Jul 20, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Terrace Room brings to you eleven special dinners featuring international wine, spirits and culturally-inspired cuisine. A monthly journey across the globe, no passport required. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Teacher Workshop: Adman: Warhol Before Pop
Jul 20, 2018 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore Warhol’s formative years in New York’s burgeoning advertising industry of the 1950s in our exhibition Adman: Warhol Before Pop. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Eau de Pickle Release Party
Jul 20, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Stop by the Wigle Tasting Room & Bottle Shop in Downtown and sip on pickle inspired cocktails to celebrate the first day of Picklesburgh on your way to the bridge! READ MORE
Community
Slay the Gerrymander: Bar Games for Democracy
Jul 20, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Let’s talk gerrymandering. Join the Heinz History Center and Draw the Lines PA for bar games, food, drinks, and conversation about this serious issue facing civic engagement in Pennsylvania. READ MORE
Family
STUDIO: Found Materials
Jul 20, 2018 - Jul 25, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Experiment with found objects as mark making tools. READ MORE
Entertainment
Peg Wilson
Jul 20, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Enjoy a night of music at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Unmeasured Rhythm by Texture Contemporary Ballet
Jul 19, 2018 - Jul 22, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Texture is excited to kick off its eighth season, opening with “Unmeasured Rhythm” at the New Hazlett Theater! Get ready to embrace the beat and feel the pulse of the movement as music and dance weave together for a night of high energy. READ MORE
Entertainment
Foo Fighters
Jul 19, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The first 2018 North American dates of the Concrete and Gold world tour have been confirmed. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
An Evening of Brahms
Jul 18, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Enjoy a night of Brahms' music at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Style Symposium
Jul 18, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Panel discussions and presenters from the area style experts, bloggers, and fashion industry come together for interactive workshops about the fashion and beauty industry. READ MORE
Entertainment
Panic! At The Disco: Pray For The Wicked Tour
Jul 18, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pray For the Wicked tour featuring Arizona and Hayley Kiyoko. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Jul 18, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Smithfield Critics meet at 12:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. READ MORE
Festival
Grand Prix Downtown Parade & Plaza Display
Jul 17, 2018 - Jul 17, 2019 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix hosts a parade and 3 distinct car displays in the golden triangle. READ MORE
Community
Generation Ahead: Intersections of Energy and Infrastructure
Jul 17, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Post-Gazette has assembled a distinguished panel to examine the region's--and the nation's--energy infrastructure and to assess the needs for the future. READ MORE
Community
Americans and the Holocaust: A Talk with Rebecca Erbelding
Jul 17, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, in partnership with the History Center, is proud to host historian Rebecca Erbelding. READ MORE
Entertainment
Shania Twain: Now Tour
Jul 17, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
In what promises to be one of the most anticipated tours of 2018, Global superstar Shania Twain has announced that she will hit the road in support of her new album, NOW. READ MORE
Entertainment
Page To Screen: “Secretariat”
Jul 17, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Reni Monteverde's Rhythmic Montage
Jul 17, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reni (Irene) Monteverde is excited to bring together a group of versatile and energetic musicians to engage the audience in what she can only describe as a collage of sound, mixing rhythms inspired by her mentors in the Latin-Salsa and Jazz traditions. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Pre-Picklesburgh Martini Monday Cocktail Class
Jul 16, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Picklesburgh a few days early with a martini-inspired cocktail class on Monday, July 16 from 6-9 PM at the Bottle Shop & Tasting Room Downtown! In celebration of Eau de Pickle, our new limited Picklesburgh collaboration with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, we’re adding a quirky, dill pickle twist to this quintessential cocktail classic. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Kingdom Hearts Orchestra - World Tour
Jul 16, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The acclaimed world-class quality orchestral performances will thrill tens of thousands more fans around the globe! READ MORE
Entertainment
Building a Self-Driving Robot on Google Cloud
Jul 16, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 am
In this talk, you will hear about the journey to build a self-driving robot and the technical challenges engineers faced. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
North Shore 5k Tour
Jul 15, 2018 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Bill Maher
Jul 15, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
For more than twenty years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. READ MORE
Entertainment
WWE Extreme Rules
Jul 15, 2018 | 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
For the first time ever WWE Extreme Rules comes to Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Joel Pace Organ Trio (U.S.)
Jul 15, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
An evening of jazz with the Joel Pace Organ Trio! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Downtown 5k Tour
Jul 14, 2018 | 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. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival
Deutschtown Music Festival
Jul 14, 2018 | 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Pittsburgh’s premier summer music festival returns to the North Side on July 13th and 14th, 2018. READ MORE
Nightlife
Carvin Jones Band
Jul 14, 2018 | 8:30 pm - 12:00 am
The Carvin Jones Band is launching their "The Ultimate Guitar Experience of the Year!" concert series as part of their 2018 U.S.Tour! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Coffee Date with Tavia La Follette
Jul 14, 2018 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Tavia La Follette, PhD, teaches in an innovative MFA program cultivating self-generative artists via interdisciplinary and process-oriented work. La Follette is also a director, designer, puppeteer, performer and the curator of Civil Rights and Civil Wrongs. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
2018 One WHIRL Yoga Fest + Healthy Lifestyle Expo
Jul 14, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018 | 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
The seventh annual One WHIRL Yoga Fest returns to Point State Park for two days! READ MORE
Family
The National Aviary Presents: Penguins Are Cool
Jul 14, 2018 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Discover all 18 species of penguins! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
MAKESHOP: Green Screen
Jul 14, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Put yourself in the action with a homemade greenscreen! READ MORE
Entertainment
Tania Grubbs
Jul 14, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Enjoy a night of music at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Window Dressing: An Evening of Fashion from the Eons Archives
Jul 13, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In conjunction with the exhibition Adman: Warhol Before Pop, The Warhol hosts a night of cocktails, music, and 1950s fashion, carefully curated by Richard Parsakian, the owner of Eons Fashion Antique. READ MORE
Family
Blockapalooza Sleepover
Jul 13, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Celebrate your love of building! Enjoy a night at the museum featuring activities with LEGOS®. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival
Deutschtown Music Festival
Jul 13, 2018 | 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Pittsburgh’s premier summer music festival returns to the North Side on July 13th and 14th, 2018. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
North Shore 5k Tour
Jul 13, 2018 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Friday The 13th Tattoo Event
Jul 13, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday the 13th Tattoo Event: $20 tattoos & piercings READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
STUDIO: Floral Prints
Jul 13, 2018 - Jul 19, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Explore techniques for using flora to create beautiful prints! READ MORE
Entertainment
Judi Figel
Jul 13, 2018 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Enjoy a night of music at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Convention
American Federation of Teachers 2018 Convention
Jul 12, 2018 - Jul 16, 2018
Education professionals are encouraged to register and attend the ATF’s 85th convention, the policymaking body of the federation. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Brewers
Jul 12, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
At PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Star Wars: A New Hope
Jul 12, 2018 - Jul 13, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert featuring screenings of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. READ MORE
Community
Should We Bring Back the Draft?
Jul 12, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Presented by the Heinz History Center and The Veterans Breakfast Club At a time of a growing civilian-military divide, when half of one percent of the population serves on active-duty in the armed forces, an increasing number of voices are calling for re-instating the Draft. READ MORE
Entertainment
Sandy Dowe
Jul 12, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Enjoy a night of music at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
PVGP Tune Up party
Jul 11, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Car Show Fundraiser READ MORE
Family
Hop Into History – Eyes on Pittsburgh: Photography
Jul 11, 2018 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Discover how photographers have seen Pittsburgh through the lens of a camera. Join the Heinz History Center for an outdoor photo safari and make a collage of your own Pittsburgh photographs. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Wellness Wednesday: Rethink Your Drink
Jul 11, 2018 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Children's Museum be exploring the sugar content of popular beverages as well as sampling a few healthier options of fruit-infused waters. Get ready to rethink your drink! READ MORE
Family
Archaeology with Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
Jul 10, 2018 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Learn how to use archaeology to engage your students in the study of history in this summer Act 48 program, delivered by education staff from Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Arcade Fire
Jul 10, 2018 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The band's current touring line-up also includes former core member Sarah Neufeld, percussionist Tiwill Duprate and saxophonist Stuart Bogie. READ MORE
Entertainment
The Reel Story-"Florida Project"
Jul 10, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
PechaKucha
Jul 10, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
PechaKucha Nights are informal, fun gatherings held in more than 900 cities world-wide, where creative people share their ideas, works and thoughts in a 20×20 format; a presentation style with 20 images that advance automatically for 20 seconds each, as the presenter talks along with the images. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
MAKESHOP: Felted Planets
Jul 10, 2018 - Jul 12, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Try your hand at wet felting; roll wool in to colorful balls to create planets. Or, try your hand at needle felting an image of what outer space means to you! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Círculo de Lectores
Jul 9, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Carnegie Library will discuss Las Cruces sobre el Agua by Joaquín Gallegos Lara. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Nationals
Jul 9, 2018 - Jul 11, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
At PNC Park! READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
2018 Pride Day at the Pirates
Jul 8, 2018 | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Pirates and supporters of the LGBT Community at PNC Park for the second annual Pride Day. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
A Reading with Kathleen George
Jul 8, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join City of Asylum for a reading with mystery thriller author Kathleen George, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh Press READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
An Evening With Kathy Connor
Jul 8, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the City of Asylum for an evening of jazz with vocalist Kathy Connor READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
STUDIO: Nature Journals
Jul 8, 2018 - Jul 12, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dive into the artful practice of Nature Journaling. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Gallery Crawl
Jul 6, 2018 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a free, quarterly, multi-venue showcase of downtown’s dynamic art and entertainment scene. READ MORE
Convention
Anthrocon 2018
Jul 5, 2018 - Jul 8, 2018
Anthrocon is one of the largest anthropomorphics conventions in the world! Get the chance to attend workshops and seminars covering everything from acting and writing to costume-building and art and design. And of course, don't miss the fursuit parade! READ MORE
Entertainment
Dane Vannatter
Jul 5, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Enjoy a night of music at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Community
The American Heart Association presents: Healthy BP for All!
Jul 5, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Do you or someone you love have high blood pressure? Learn how to check, change and control high blood pressure. READ MORE
Entertainment
Laser Floyd
Jul 5, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Buhl Planetarium classic! Laser Floyd offerings include a mix of Pink Floyd albums with songs from Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, and more. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
MAKESHOP: Recycled Space Station
Jul 5, 2018 - Jul 8, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join Children's Museum as they create a collaborative space station in MAKESHOP out of recycled materials. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Festival
EQT Flashes of Freedom Celebrate America
Jul 4, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Pittsburgh's Official Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Fort Night: 18th Century Taverns
Jul 4, 2018 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Explore the Fort Pitt Museum before the 4th of July fireworks in another after-hours event designed for guests 21 and older. Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and 18th century-inspired treats provided by Roman Bistro, Vue 412, and Metz Culinary Management. Both floors of the museum will be open as costumed re-enactors teach guests how to play traditional tavern games and tavern songs. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. North Carolina FC
Jul 4, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cheer on the Riverhounds as they battle North Carolina FC. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Fourth of July at Fort Pitt
Jul 4, 2018 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Commemorate the Fourth of July by raising a 36-foot garrison flag in historic Point State Park with help from colonial re-enactors and scouts. Visitors to the Point can learn about Fort Pitt and Western Pennsylvania’s role in the American Revolution and experience 18th century military music. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Nightlife
July 4th Fireworks Blowout
Jul 4, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrate the Fourth of July from the best viewpoint in town! Parking is free with your advanced ticket purchase. Come at noon, park, and stay all day to explore four floors of hands-on exhibits, including Highmark SportsWorks®, and get a timed ticket into THE ART OF THE BRICK – the new touring art exhibition made exclusively from LEGO® bricks. READ MORE
Entertainment
Page To Screen: "Lincoln"
Jul 3, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In a nation divided by war and change, Abraham Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country, and abolish slavery. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Art of Being LC (U.S.)
Jul 2, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A screening of The Art of Being LC, featuring a conversation/Q&A with the filmmaker, Carl King, via Skype after the film. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
American Flag Football League Quarterfinals
Jul 1, 2018 | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Watch 8 inspiring flag football teams compete in an action-packed tournament to advance through to the Semi-Finals. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
MAKESHOP: Space Embroidery
Jul 1, 2018 - Jul 3, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This month in MAKESHOP Children's Museum is exploring the universe. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
STUDIO: Natural Watercolors
Jul 1, 2018 - Jul 7, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Explore the vibrant colors and smells the earth has to offer by using paints made from natural materials. Many of these paints are made using items commonly found in kitchens and backyards. READ MORE
Convention
Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania
Jun 29, 2018 - Jul 1, 2018
Players of all ages and skills will gather to compete at the Gamma Pickleball Classic in Pittsburgh. Registration opens on March 1st. READ MORE
Entertainment
Mary Shelley
Jun 29, 2018 - Jul 5, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and 18 year old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, which resulted in Mary Shelley writing Frankenstein. READ MORE
Entertainment
William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (Abridged)
May 31, 2018 - Jul 1, 2018
The Reduced Shakespeare Company returns to wrap up the 2017/2018 season with an all-new, laugh-a-minute “tale told by idiots.” The Bard’s most famous characters, greatest lines, and magnificent speeches are lampooned in a comic smorgasbord that erupts when Puck & Ariel hijack the plot of The Comedy of Errors, creating such strange bedfellows as Kate & Beatrice, Hamlet & master motivator Lady Macbeth, and Dromio & Juliet. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Gateway Clipper Boat Tours
May 30, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018 | 11:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Gateway Clipper Fleet is America's premier excursion boat operation. READ MORE
Entertainment
Walk the Burgh Tours
Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
Discover beautiful squares and fascinating pieces of public art on historical walking tours through various neighborhoods of the city. READ MORE
Entertainment
The Bridges of Madison County
Jun 29, 2018 - Jul 7, 2018 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Based on the best-selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County captures the lyrical expanse of America's heartland along with the yearning entangled in the eternal question" "What if...?" READ MORE
Family
Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails
May 19, 2018 - Sep 9, 2018 | 10:00 am - 5:00 am
Explore the Island of Sodor in the Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails exhibition surrounded by the island’s iconic locations, including Knapford Station and the Sodor Steamworks. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Bike the Burgh Tours
Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Historical bike tours through various neighborhoods of the city; 3 hours long. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Best of the Burgh Tour
Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Historical walking tour through Downtown Pittsburgh; 2 hours long. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Move it Mondays | Lunchtime
Jun 4, 2018 - Aug 27, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
When the weather gets warm, take back your Mondays with a free fitness class in Market Square! READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Move it Mondays | Evenings
Jun 4, 2018 - Aug 27, 2018 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
In the evening, unwind from your work day with free fitness classes from various partners! READ MORE
Nightlife,
Sports + Recreation
Dancing in the Square
Jun 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us to get your weekend moving as you learn exciting new and traditional dances in the heart of Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Yoga in the Square
May 30, 2018 - Sep 26, 2018 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Yoga in the Square is a free, one-hour yoga program hosted on Sundays and Wednesdays and provided by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Whirl Magazine. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Yoga in the Square
May 27, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Yoga in the Square is a free, one-hour yoga program hosted on Sundays and Wednesdays and provided by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Whirl Magazine. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Festival,
Nightlife,
Shopping
PDP Saturday Night Market & Downtown Sound Series
May 12, 2018 - Oct 27, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
PDP Night Markets bring an awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival to Downtown! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Shopping
Market Square Farmers Market
May 10, 2018 - Oct 25, 2018 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Over 30 weekly vendors are showcased. Fresh-cut flowers, live herb plants, fresh fruit and vegetables, organic milk and cheese, honey, yarn, breads, cakes, and fresh-pressed juices are all available for Downtown shoppers, along with an assortment of prepared foods ready for lunch. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Bubble Boy: The Musical
Sep 22, 2019 - Nov 30, -0001
Arcade Comedy Theater presents its first ever musical! READ MORE
Entertainment
DJ Malls Spins Vinyl
Jul 27, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Groove into the weekend at Andy's Wine Bar. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Laser Floyd
Jul 19, 2018 - Jul 26, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Buhl Planetarium classic! Laser Floyd offerings include a mix of Pink Floyd albums with songs from Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, and more. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Backyard Studio: Andy Goldsworthy
Jul 16, 2018 - Jul 20, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Explore the art of Andy Goldsworthy! Collect fallen leaves and different natural materials to make collabrative scupltures in the style of Goldsworthy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Free To Move! (Ages 13-18)
Jul 14, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Free To Move! is a 5-week program structured to be artistically challenging while fostering the greatest level of individual holistic development. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Free To Move! (Ages 8-12)
Jul 14, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free To Move! is a 5-week program structured to be artistically challenging while fostering the greatest level of individual holistic development. READ MORE
Entertainment
Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour
Jul 13, 2018 - Nov 11, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Haunted Pittsburgh is the curator of Pittsburgh's nightmares and all things that go bump in the night. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Solar Concert Series 2018
Jul 11, 2018 - Aug 29, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Enjoy free live music outside in the sunshine at Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square. Bring your lunch and enjoy family-friendly concerts on a solar-powered sound system Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. in July and August. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Partners for Play
Jul 10, 2018 - Sep 25, 2018 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
This program is an hour of play-themed learning hosted by amazing partners throughout our city! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
BACKYARD STUDIO: Sun Prints!
Jul 8, 2018 - Jul 13, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This week in the Art Studio, use the sun in your art making process. Arrange objects to form images and patterns, then use light and shadow to turn them into unique sun prints! This activity is weather permitting. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Michael Jackson Laser Show
Jul 7, 2018 - Jul 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
"Don't stop till you get enough" with this family-friendly Michael Jackson laser show. Filled with vibrant laser colors and the late singer's greatest hits. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Clearing
Jun 14, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018
Bricolage's latest Immersive Encounter invites you to come to The Clearing and make way for what is yours. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Reed Dance Classes - Culture Fit
Jun 13, 2018 - Jul 25, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This explosive workout incorporates cardio with spicy, hot, and tantalizing Latin Moves that will get you right in the mood to have the time of your life while getting the heart pumping, and shaping your body! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Nightlife
Horse & Carriage Rides
Jun 1, 2018 - Oct 1, 2018 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Carriage Service offers carriage rides most Friday and Saturday evenings from May through October, weather-permitting. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Perfect Wedding
May 17, 2018 - Aug 12, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
At the CLO Cabaret! READ MORE
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