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
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Join the Fort Pitt Museum in welcoming S. Max Edelson, professor of History at the University of Virginia, for a discussion on the British efforts to map America before the American Revolution. READ MORE
The 2019 Heinz Field Rib Fest will feature food from some of the best rib and brisket vendors in the world. Known as the “largest Rib Fest east of the Mississippi,” the Rib Fest is expected to attract more than 100,000 attendees over the five-day event schedule. Entry to the festival grounds and concerts are free for all fans. Gates open at 12 p.m. each day and close at 11 p.m. READ MORE
Join City of Asylum for an evening of readings & performances celebrating the work of the PEN prison award winners, presented in partnership with PEN America Center & Chatham University’s Words Without Walls program READ MORE
Join City of Asylum for a screening of Nigerian Prince presented by Sembène–The Film & Art Festival. This film will be presented in English and Pidgin. READ MORE
Since 1994, PedalPGH has been Pennsylvania's leading bicycle event (notice we didn’t say “race”). It's a casual, fun ride that exposes people of all ages and fitness levels to the neighborhoods, parks, bridges, and geography that make Pittsburgh so unique. READ MORE
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
ontemporary Craft (CC) and the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh are pleased to present The Space Between, a salon-style speaker series, on August 24, 2019 from 2:30 to 4 PM to close CC’s final exhibition in The Strip, Fiberart International 2019 (FI2019). READ MORE
Join us for an illustrated presentation which highlights some of the most famous and unusual UFO, Bigfoot and strange encounter cases Stan Gordon has investigated. Do monsters really exist? Hear about recent Bigfoot sightings, accounts of Thunderbirds and mysterious water creatures seen in Pennsylvania. Hear tales of UFO sightings, the famous Kecksberg UFO crash and much more. READ MORE
Twenty-three years before Israel Pickholtz began doing serious genealogy, his father sent him three bits of family information. One of which, that his great-grandfather had an uncle Selig. This information became essential in Israel’s research over the past two decades. READ MORE
Join the History Center for a night celebrating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the music festival that rocked America! The evening event will feature live music, specialty cocktails, groovy activities, and a lot of tie-dye. READ MORE
Join us for a family friendly running tour of Downtown Pittsburgh! We've designed a special shorter route especially for families and kids - we'll see some interesting sites, like dinosaurs and a cell phone disco, as well as learn about the interesting history of Downtown Pittsburgh, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. READ MORE
The Fort Pitt Garrison will be on hand at the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park to demonstrate 18th century military drills and fire the museum’s reproduction cannon. READ MORE
Get to know the artist behind the polka dots. Join us for a special screening of Kusama: Infinity, a documentary that looks at the life and work of Mattress Factory artist Yayoi Kusama, the top-selling female artist in the world. READ MORE
Explore World War II stories and make wartime-inspired recipes. Try treats that will fit within your ration book budget at the next Hop into History program at the History Center. READ MORE
The 2019 Career Expo is open to all job seekers with special opportunities for real estate and healthcare professionals. Exhibitors from all industries will be hiring for hundreds of positions. READ MORE
Join Samuel W. Black, the Heinz History Center’s lead curator on The Vietnam War: 1945-1975 exhibition, for an in-depth conversation on the role of Black media during the Vietnam War era. READ MORE
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
This summer, youth ages 9-12 and their adults can join literary adventures that explore the Vietnam War era, in connection with The Vietnam War: 1945 – 1975 exhibition at the Heinz History Center. READ MORE
Join City of Asylum for a reading and audience Q&A with visiting City of Asylum writer-in-residence Kagiso Lesego Molope (South Africa), as she discusses and reads from her work Such a Lonely, Lovely Road. READ MORE
Join City of Asylum for a screening of Azur & Asmar presented by Sembène–The Film & Art Festival. This film will be presented in English, French, and Arabic. READ MORE
Play with color, composition, patterns, and paper cutouts to let your imagination run free! Participants will also learn from local artist Katy DeMent to embellish their recycled handmade paper collage with natural, found materials and textures captured from surrounding architectural elements. READ MORE
The fastest road race in Pittsburgh brings runners of all ages and abilities together to celebrate fitness through one-mile races for recreational, competitive and professional runners. READ MORE
After making every single ticket disappear during his sold out, six-week run in the spring, Eric Jones returns to Liberty Magic for an encore performance. READ MORE
The Heinz History Center’s Vietnam War Speaker Series continues as experts in academia, journalism, public history, and literature offer a multi-perspective examination of the Vietnam War’s place in American history. READ MORE
The Glenn Zaleski + James Johnson III band is an improvisational, modern jazz group, playing original compositions, that incorporates a touch of classical and pop music. Join us for a night of great jazz with renowned musicians! READ MORE
What does it mean to celebrate the West Coast as a writer of color? How can we use our voices to challenge definitions and popular assumptions of the West? This evening features four West Coast to Western PA poets reading from their recent releases, followed by a brief Q&A conversation. READ MORE
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Witness how artillerists at historic Fort Pitt prepared for cannon firings to defend the Point in the 18th century during special living history programming at the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park. READ MORE
Join City of Asylum for a reading with R.O. Kwon as she presents her award-winning novel The Incendiaries. The reading will be directly followed by a discussion lead by author Angali Sachdeva READ MORE
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
From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE
Witness how artillerists at historic Fort Pitt prepared for cannon firings to defend the Point in the 18th century during special living history programming at the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park. READ MORE
Join City of Asylum for a reading with author Jasmine Warga who will present her newly released middle grade novel, Other Words For Home. Her reading will be followed by Q&A conversation. READ MORE
Start making your own jewelry with this fun Friday evening workshop “CRAFTS & DRAFTS: Adjustable Rings” led by local artist Lindsay Huff. You will explore basic metalsmithing processes to fabricate sheet metal into adjustable rings and personalized them with words, symbols, textures, and finishes. Using copper, brass, and nickel, you will learn to file, stamp, hammer, patina, and polish to complete several adjustable rings. READ MORE
Start making your own jewelry with this fun Friday evening workshop “CRAFTS & DRAFTS: Adjustable Rings” led by local artist Lindsay Huff. You will explore basic metalsmithing processes to fabricate sheet metal into adjustable rings and personalized them with words, symbols, textures, and finishes. Using copper, brass, and nickel, you will learn to file, stamp, hammer, patina, and polish to complete several adjustable rings. READ MORE
Calling all budding ballet dancers ages 8-13! On August 1 at PBT Studios, our faculty will be hosting auditions for level placement into our 2019/2020 Student Division school-year programs. Scholarship opportunities available! READ MORE
This cruise features the best in Pittsburgh foods, great beer specials, and the beautiful sights of “dahntahn!” And we have none other than Pittsburgh’s own Joe Gruschecky on board playing all his classics in a solo performance. READ MORE
What makes screenprinting cool or important? You’ll find the answers here in this exhibit. The works are unified through the medium itself – one that is vast in its potential function, aesthetic sensibility, and messaging. READ MORE
Join City of Asylum for a reading and conversation with PEN/Open Book Award winner Gina Apostol! Featuring her new novel, Insurrecto, one of Publishers’ Weekly’s Best Books of 2018. READ MORE
Children can discover the magic of famous ballets with the charming Ella Bella Ballerina book series, a creation of author and illustrator James Mayhew. READ MORE
Daily Downtown walking tour: Come join and explore the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh! Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings. READ MORE
California fiber artist Kathy Nida creates fabric narratives by translating her dreams into artworks. Through the six of her colorful quilts exhibiting in Elemental Fiber, Nida explores public issues such as women’s rights, climate change, and other social topics through art. This exhibit is opened daily through midnight and is also free to the public. READ MORE
Try one of Downtown's newest gyms for free Fridays in August and September, featuring a rooftop basketball court, free weights, new equipment, and more. READ MORE
Try one of Downtown's newest gyms for free Fridays in August and September, featuring a rooftop basketball court, free weights, new equipment, and more. READ MORE
This workshop, inspired by the delightfully imaginative and enchanting story of Beauty and the Beast, includes ballet, variations, character, costuming and a culminating demonstration (end of Week 2). READ MORE
Downtown’s showcase Farmers Market will be celebrating its 15th season with fresh produce and goods from local vendors while providing the Downtown community with a unique and convenient shopping experience that enlivened the city. READ MORE
Come to the Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar to take advantage of our full bar and dinner menu as you enjoy the free, live music every Friday/Saturday from 5pm-7:30pm! READ MORE
Come to the Greer Cabaret Theater and Backstage Bar to take advantage of our full bar and dinner menu as you enjoy the free, live music every Friday/Saturday from 5:00-7:30 p.m. READ MORE
Dancing in the Square is presented by USA Dance Pittsburgh in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Join us to get your weekend moving as you learn exciting new and traditional dances in the heart of Pittsburgh. Classes are free, don’t require a partner, and are followed up perfectly with dinner in Downtown. READ MORE
A variety of retailers and mobile fashion trucks offer unique deals, great finds, and an exciting way to do some shopping on your lunch break in Downtown while supporting small, local businesses. READ MORE
New for 2019, Health and Wellness Fairs in Market Square bring local providers of lifestyle goods and services together for a weekly market in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Pittsburgh’s favorite free yoga series is back and bringing two free one-hour yoga classes to Market Square with some of the city’s best yoga instructors! READ MORE
Pittsburgh’s favorite free yoga series is back and bringing two free one-hour yoga classes to Market Square with some of the city’s best yoga instructors! READ MORE
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
Haunted Pittsburgh is the curator of Pittsburgh's nightmares and all things that go bump in the night. Join us for a spine-tingling ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. READ MORE