Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

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August 2021

September 2021

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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

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions – 2021 Preseason

Aug 21, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Detroit Lions in 2021 NFL Preseason football at Heinz Field. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Online & Virtual Events

Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas

Aug 21, 2021 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join the National Aviary’s newest live online series; pick up a paint brush, and create your own masterpiece! Learn how to paint a portrait via Zoom under the direction of local artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Frederick Douglass Now presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Aug 21, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Roger Guenveur Smith returns to the stage with his signature solo show, Frederick Douglass Now. READ MORE

Tours

North Shore 5k Tour

Aug 21, 2021 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route with Pittsburgh Running Tours. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Comedian Subhah Agarwal at Arcade Comedy Theater

Aug 20, 2021 - Aug 21, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater presents Subhah Agarwal as she returns to Pittsburgh for two evenings of headlining comedy. READ MORE

Community

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: Summer 2021

Aug 9, 2021 - Aug 21, 2021

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week highlight's the wide-ranging dining options that Pittsburgh has to offer and bring individuals from surrounding boroughs or suburbs to the city to walk the streets and enjoy a meal at a special discounted price. READ MORE

Family,

Film & Movies

Carnegie Science Center Film Screening: The Search for Snow

Aug 5, 2021 - Sep 3, 2021

In an ever-changing world climate, a meteorologist follows the patterns of weather systems creating snow and helps us understand different types of snow, where it falls and why—as well as its crucial impact on vegetation, wildlife, and people. READ MORE

Tours

Best of the Burgh Tour

Apr 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021

Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings! READ MORE

Music,

Outdoor

Lunchtime Entertainment at the AO

Jul 9, 2021 - Aug 31, 2021

Enjoy free lunchtime performances Wednesdays through Sundays from local singers, songwriters, and performers. READ MORE

Market Square,

Outdoor

Saturday Night Market

Jun 19, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Presented by Green Mountain Energy, Night Markets bring an awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival to Downtown, featuring Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Outdoor

Pop Art Pop Up

Jun 18, 2021 - Sep 5, 2021

Pop in on weekends for free, hands-on outdoor art activities all summer long! READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise on the Gateway Clipper

Jun 11, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021

The only way to see the City and truly learn about her past, present, and future is aboard one of our Pittsburgh river cruises. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

May 1, 2021 - Sep 6, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully lit up in the darker and colder months) during the quiet evening hours and learn about their history and which spirits lurk in them. READ MORE