Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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July
Convention
RYDER 2024 Top Tech
Jul 31, 2024 - Aug 1, 2024
The Ryder Top Tech Skills Competition invites its truck maintenance technicians to showcase their skills, efficiency and commitment. READ MORE
Outdoor
Downtown Car Display
Jul 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you work downtown, Wednesday of Race Week is a great day to take a long lunch break. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix hosts two distinct car displays in the golden triangle! READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
Lamb of God & Mastodon: Ashes of Leviathan Tour
Jul 30, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Featuring Kerry King and Malevolence READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
PA Bar Exams
Jul 30, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Eligible candidates will take the PA Bar Exams in Pittsburgh READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Hugo Cruz and Caminos
Jul 30, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come see Hugo Cruz and Caminos live at this free event! READ MORE
Convention
(Emerson) Ovation User's Group 2024
Jul 29, 2024 - Aug 1, 2024
We encourage owners and end-users of Emerson’s Ovation and WDPF to visit our website for additional information on our events and activities. READ MORE
Music
Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour
Jul 28, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Legendary singer Johnny Mathis, celebrating almost 70 years as a Recording Artist, comes to Pittsburgh to perform his greatest hits & personal favorites at Heinz Hall. Come be a part of music history, and hear why Johnny will always be The Voice Of Romance! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Steel City Horror Show
Jul 28, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The monthly Steel City Horror Show returns for another evening of scares and surprises! READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
Def Leppard and Journey
Jul 27, 2024
Def Leppard & Journey joined by Steve Miller Band will rock the stage at PNC Park on Saturday, July 27. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Dance Africa Pittsburgh: Heart to Heart
Jul 27, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024
Legacy Arts Project (LAP) celebrates the 12th Annual Dance Africa Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Film & Movies
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Jul 27, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Part of The Cultural Trust's continuing celebration of 100 years of Columbia Pictures. This month we're showcasing the work of one of America's great filmmakers: Frank Capra. READ MORE
Free event,
Nightlife
Final Fridays at the Andy Warhol Museum
Jul 26, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs in the Silver Street event space surrounded by a canopy of lights and rainbow walls. Cash bar, El Sabor Latin Kitchen food truck, and music onsite. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Liverpool FC vs. Real Betis Balompié
Jul 26, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Iron City Showdown is coming! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Friday: Jerome Ellis
Jul 26, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Jerome Ellis joins LIT Friday to discuss Aster Of Ceremonies. READ MORE
Nightlife
Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala
Jul 26, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The PVGP's Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala opens Grand Prix Race Week in formal style! This is a must for any auto enthusiast who enjoys shiny cars, fine dining and great company. READ MORE
Community,
Free event
The Network Factory VII: Creative Leadership
Jul 26, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join The Warhol Academy as they present an all-women creative leadership panel, amplifying the voices and insights of inspiring women across various industries. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor
The Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard
Jul 26, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard at 8th & Penn, located just steps away from the Benedum Center, is about to receive a summertime makeover. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
The Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl
Jul 26, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
See what's happening during the Crawl! READ MORE
Film & Movies
Last Summer
Jul 26, 2024 - Aug 8, 2024
One of the world’s most consistently provocative filmmakers for nearly 50 years, Catherine Breillat proves with her incendiary, compelling new drama that she is not through toying with viewers’ comfort levels. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Global Arts Explorers: Art Exploration Camp
Jul 22, 2024 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
For Students Entering Grades 1-3: Get ready for a Global Arts Adventure! Our passionate and experienced teaching artists will guide young artists through hands-on activities, encouraging experimentation with various mediums of art from visual arts, performance, music, and more from all around the world! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Workshops & Classes
Costumes, Cosplay, and Capers! Costume, Stagecraft, and Storytelling Camp
Jul 22, 2024 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
For Students Entering Grades 8-12: Attention budding costume designers, creative spirits, and those ready for an exhilarating journey into creativity – our summer camp is tailor made just for you! READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Arcade Improv - Adults
Jul 21, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024
Participants in this adult class will explore the art of improv comedy with exercises and games helping students create spontaneous stage performances! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Free event
AWCommunity Day
Jul 20, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This free family-friendly event features local vendors, artisans, performers, and themed community building activations at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. READ MORE
Community,
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor
Picklesburgh
Jul 19, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024
The Destination for All Things Pickled READ MORE
Convention
TEKKO 2024
Jul 19, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024
Join us at Tekko 2024, a Japanese pop culture event featuring cosplay, music, anime, gaming and many other fun activities. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Evolution of the Skyscraper in Downtown
Jul 19, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join PHLF's tour that will take you to numerous landmarks or groups of structures that illustrate key concepts in the development of the skyscraper! READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
O.A.R. Summer Tour 24 with special guest Fitz and the Tantrums
Jul 18, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Featuring DJ Logic READ MORE
Music
La Dolce Vita
Jul 18, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate summer with an Italian flair! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Intermission: The Artful Happy Hour Series
Jul 18, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
YOGA AT THE BALLPARK
Jul 17, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Head to PNC Park for an outdoor yoga class, led by local yoga instructors, set in PNC Park's beautiful AHN Picnic Park with riverfront cityscape views followed by a Happy Hour. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Norside Organ Trio featuring Steeltown Horns
Jul 16, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come see Norside at Agnes Katz Plaza! READ MORE
Music
Sound Series: Hurray for the Riff Raff
Jul 16, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Andy Warhol Museum welcomes Hurray for the Riff Raff, led by Alynda Segarra, a singer/songwriter of Puerto Rican descent, who was originally drawn to hardcore and punk while growing up in the Bronx. READ MORE
Community
Breakfast with a Newsmaker
Jul 16, 2024 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Come have breakfast with Mark Belko and Herky Pollock to discuss the growing number of Downtown office building vacancies and uncertainties. READ MORE
Convention
2024 National Environmental Health Association Annual Education Conference
Jul 15, 2024 - Jul 18, 2024
The NEHA AEC gathers the environmental health professionals which are eager to explore the best practices in their field, latest solutions and innovations, and to discover the cutting edge research available today in the industry. READ MORE
Free event,
Tours
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Jul 15, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Take a free trip! READ MORE
Community
Legendary: A Book Launch with Dick LeBeau
Jul 14, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau for the official launch of his new book, “Legendary: The 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers Defense, the Zone Blitz, and My Six Decades in the NFL.” READ MORE
Community,
Convention
NVNW PA 2024 State Conference
Jul 13, 2024 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get ready for the ultimate NCWN PA State Conference experience in 2024, where we'll gather in person to advocate, activate and empower! READ MORE
Entertainment
Brad Williams
Jul 13, 2024
One of the most in-demand comedians working today, Brad has appeared on “The Tonight Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and in the films “Little Evil,” “Mascots,” and “Reno 911: It’s A Wonderful Heist.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Workshops & Classes
Dance Camp
Jul 13, 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
Arts + Culture,
Family
PCLO SHOW CARE - The Music Man
Jul 13, 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
Workshops & Classes
Collaborative Puppetry
Jul 13, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 am
In this adult workshop, we will work in teams of three to explore and learn techniques of realistic figurative puppetry. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Fight Club
Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 20, 2024
Participants in this adult summer class will dive into the thrilling world of theatrical combat through the art of stage combat choreography in a safe and supportive environment as they learn the techniques and principles behind staged physical conflict. READ MORE
Free event
Public Day
Jul 13, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Pittsburgh Public Theater on Saturday, July 13, for our second annual Public Day, our free summer day party with good food, great music, and tons of fun activities for the whole family! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
The Force Awakens
Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024
The GRAMMY®-winning soundtrack by legendary composer John Williams will be performed alongside the Oscar®-nominated film to thrilling effect in a live concert experience. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Bridges, Buildings and Architecture of the Three Rivers: Boat Tour
Jul 13, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We invite you to explore the Three Rivers with DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, as we showcase our rivers, buildings and bridges. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event
Eat N' Park's 75th Anniversary
Jul 13, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024
The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center will offer free admission for all kids on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, generously supported by Eat’n Park, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this summer. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music
Local Roots with FLOW BAND Free Reggae Pop-Up
Jul 12, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 1:00 am
READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
Train - Summer Road Trip 2024
Jul 11, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Yacht Rock Revue READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Cody Fry Live with the PSO
Jul 10, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The GRAMMY-nominated singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and bona fide TikTok star makes music that sounds like the new Golden Age of orchestral pop. READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
2024 Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists
Jul 10, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024
The ASIH Joint Meeting of Ichthyologist and Herpetologist will provide the most advanced scientific content throughout our symposia, posters, oral presentations, workshops, etc. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Music Man
Jul 9, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024
THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. READ MORE
Music
Norah Jones Visions Tour
Jul 8, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
On July 8, Heinz Hall is thrilled to welcome back the incomparable Norah Jones for an extraordinary night of music, alongside singer-songwriter Sasha Dobson, as part of her 2024 Visions Tour. READ MORE
Film & Movies
The Secret of N.I.M.H.
Jul 6, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The first animated feature from legendary filmmaker Don Bluth (The Land Before Time; An American Tail) is a thrilling adaption of Robert C. O’Brien’s acclaimed children’s book, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of N.I.M.H. READ MORE
Entertainment
Unique: An Improv Show About Disabilities and Mental Health
Jul 5, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Head to the Arcade Comedy Theater for a hilarious night of anecdotes and improv provided by storytellers and performers who have two things in common: each is UNIQUE, and they all have disabilities! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event
Fourth at the Fort
Jul 4, 2024 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join the Fort Pitt Museum for an Independence Day celebration of historic proportions! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Holidays
Fourth at the Fort
Jul 4, 2024 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Following the flag raising ceremony, visitors can enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of living history demonstrations and tour an exact replica of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent, on loan from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. READ MORE
Convention
Anthrocon 2024
Jul 3, 2024 - Jul 8, 2024
Don’t miss Anthrocon 2024, Pittsburgh’s premier furry convention. READ MORE
Community
Brown v. Board and Civil Rights: A Commemoration
Jul 2, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the African American Program for a conversation marking the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In recognition of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the program will feature a discussion with teachers, activists, and students to discuss this seminal moment in history and its impact today. READ MORE
Free event,
Music
Dwayne Dolphin Fo'tet
Jul 2, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Local jazz stand-out Dwayne Dolphin is a mainstay in the jazz scene, working with Pittsburgh greats such as Roger Humphries, Pete Henderson, and Carl Arter. READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Summer Camp - Brick Engineers
Jul 1, 2024 - Jul 3, 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Do you have what it takes to be a LEGO® engineer? Build 2D and 3D models, then tackle daily challenges and activities. READ MORE
Free event,
Tours
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Jul 1, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Take a free trip! 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,
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
KAWS + Warhol
May 18, 2024 - Jan 20, 2025
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. 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
Film & Movies
Frank Capra: Mr. America
Jul 14, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024
This new documentary tells the story of how Frank Capra, a young immigrant, rose through the ranks of early Hollywood to become one of the Great American storytellers. 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,
Music
Young Frankenstein
Jul 19, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024
?From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, THE PRODUCERS, comes this monster new musical comedy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Steve Valentine in Life and Other Deceptions
Jul 17, 2024 - Aug 4, 2024
After years of honing his comedic chops on the stage and screen, Steve Valentine has finally merged his two loves - magic and acting - to create his autobiographical theater show, Life & Other Deceptions. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
SUNSET DINNER CRUISE & TOUR
Jul 5, 2024 - Jul 26, 2024 | 11:00 pm - 1:30 am
Enjoy a Sunset Dinner Cruise on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour
Jul 5, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Interactive comedy show and party bus all rolled into one! 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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Outdoor,
Tours
Whiskey Walking Tour
May 30, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Tour
May 29, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 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
Free event,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Market Square Farmers Market
May 16, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The 20th 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
Free event,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Yoga in the Square
May 14, 2024 - Sep 3, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Relax and unwind in Market Square with our free, weekly yoga classes. READ MORE
Free event,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Yoga in the Square
May 12, 2024 - Oct 8, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Relax and unwind in Market Square with our free, weekly yoga classes. READ MORE
Outdoor
Tri-Anglers Lunchtime Fishing
May 8, 2024 - Oct 2, 2024
Join us for Tri-Anglers, a free fishing program that has been running for over 22 years in downtown Pittsburgh! We catch and release a variety species of fish along the Allegheny River – bass, carp, catfish, freshwater drum, and more! No prior fishing experience needed and great activity for all ages. 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
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