Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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

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Community,

Tours

Red or Blue Wire: Click, Click, BOOM!

Aug 6, 2022 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am

We have all seen the movie where someone has to choose whether to cut the red wire or the blue wire with the clock under ten seconds. But, what is it really like? Find out from Pittsburgh’s finest, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Bomb Squad Unit. READ MORE

Convention,

Workshops & Classes

APS Plant Health Annual Meeting

Aug 6, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022

This year's meeting will explore the profound changes in plant health research, education, and engagement driven by transformations in climate, technology, and society READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Falconry: the Sport of Kings

Aug 6, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the National Aviary’s licensed falconer, Cathy Schlott, to discover the rich history and modern day practices behind this unique sport. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Festival,

Market Square,

Outdoor,

Shopping

Moonrise Maker Market

Aug 6, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join Handmade Arcade for its newest outdoor pop-up maker market featuring 30 talented local makers, craftspeople, and artists. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment

The Playlist

Aug 6, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

A concert and a comedy show all-in-one! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment

Level Up Stand-Up

Aug 6, 2022 | 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Hosted by Zach Funk READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Workshops & Classes

Taste of Italy: Focaccia and Grissini Cooking Demo with Sprezzatura Chefs

Aug 6, 2022 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Take a trip through Italian culinary history with the Heinz History Center’s Italian American program and Sprezzatura, a woman-owned cafe and catering kitchen specializing in Italian food. READ MORE

Festival,

Music,

Nightlife,

Sports + Recreation

Night Nation Run

Aug 6, 2022

The Night Nation Run is the World’s 1st Running Music Festival an ultimate blend of a Music Festival and a Fun Run. Experience a music filled course with Live DJs, Light Shows, Bubble Zones, Neon and Black Lights. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "American History X"

Aug 6, 2022 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Get ready to relax in an intimate 32 seat theatre whilst watching your favorite movies from a downtown rooftop under the stars all summer long! READ MORE

Tours

North Shore 5k Tour

Aug 6, 2022 | 9:00 am - 10:00 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. READ MORE

Community,

Convention

Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh 2022

Aug 5, 2022 - Aug 6, 2022

The signature program of a Call to Care, Inc., Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh, is a free, two-day dental clinic for under-served people living in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. READ MORE

Convention,

Sports + Recreation,

Workshops & Classes

Gamma Sports Pickleball Classic 2022

Aug 5, 2022 - Aug 7, 2022

Come on out and enjoy a weekend of intense competition for players of all skill levels and ages! READ MORE

Music

Roger Humphries + RH Factor

Jul 19, 2022 - Aug 19, 2022

See Pittsburgh's own Roger Humphries perform his wonderful percussion performance! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music

Best of Laser Floyd at The Carnegie Science Center

Jun 1, 2022 - Sep 5, 2022

Experience Pink Floyd in a show as vibrant and diverse as their entire discography. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Spotlight on the ‘burgh

Aug 5, 2022 - Aug 6, 2022

Experience the very best magic, mentalism and storytelling Pittsburgh has to offer in this special, 3 performances only, exclusive engagement. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Film & Movies

Resurrection at Harris Theater

Jul 29, 2022 - Aug 11, 2022

Taking an unsettling look at the consequences of emotional manipulation and codependent relationships, Resurrection mixes magical realism and horror to unnerving effect. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Music

Laser Queen at The Carnegie Science Center

Jun 1, 2022 - Sep 5, 2022

The rock will be loud, emotions high, and LASER light bright when they play all the sing-along hits like “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

May 4, 2022 - Nov 30, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join Bike the Burgh while you cruise through the streets of the financial and cultural district, explore the Strip District and check out the North Shore. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Paola Pivi: I Want It All

Apr 22, 2022 - Aug 15, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

After abandoning her university studies in chemical nuclear engineering, Paola Pivi shifted her ambitions towards a career in contemporary art. READ MORE

Tours

Best of the Burgh Tour

Jan 4, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

Entertainment,

Nightlife

The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Aug 6, 2022 - Aug 20, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Each admission includes our fantastic full dinner, murder mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours

Pittsburgh's Drunken History Walking Tours

Jul 30, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Join us for a fun, family-friendly tour to learn about Pittsburgh's boozy past with the help of a few characters along the way! READ MORE

Community,

Market Square,

Shopping

The Saturday Night Market

Jul 23, 2022 - Oct 29, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Experience Market Square with live entertainment, vendors, and delicious food! READ MORE

Tours

Yinzers and Jagoffs Long Lost Pittsburgh History Tour (from the folks behind Haunted Pittsburgh)

Jul 23, 2022 - Sep 24, 2022

A jaw-dropping, hilarious walking tour into Pittsburgh's true but astounding and largely unknown past--the Steel City's story as you've never heard it. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Free event

Supply and Demand at Wood St Galleries

Jul 22, 2022 - Nov 20, 2022

Supply and Demand by artist Ian Brill, is an interstitial navigation between beauty, the sublime, and the picturesque. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Free event

Traveling Show

Jul 1, 2022 - Sep 12, 2022

The artworks in Renee Piechocki’s exhibition Traveling Show are a multi-compilation of work including photographs, video, and books created during or in response to her travel journeys from 2018 and 2019 while living abroad READ MORE

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Workshops & Classes

Yoga In the Backyard

Jun 25, 2022 - Sep 24, 2022 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Start your weekends this summer with free, creative outdoor yoga classes with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Walking Tour

Jun 17, 2022 - Nov 6, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Little Girl Urn

Jun 3, 2022 - Aug 7, 2022

Entertainment,

Music,

Nightlife

Steel Garden

Jun 2, 2022 - Sep 30, 2022 | 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Enjoy live music, craft beer, food trucks and more with Brew Gentlemen READ MORE

Outdoor

Yoga in the Park

May 28, 2022 - Aug 27, 2022 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh has partnered with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to sponsor Yoga in the Park for the 6th year in a row! This beloved event brings together top yoga studios in the Pittsburgh area to provide the community with a free weekly wellness event. READ MORE

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Black & Gold Sunset Tour

May 12, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Golden, squared—it’s our Best of the Burgh Tour around Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle during the golden hour! READ MORE

Tours

Captain's Dinner Cruise

Apr 2, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 12:00 am

Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Join the Gateway Clipper for a great dinner, music and fabulous views of the city skyline! READ MORE

Tours