Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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August 2022
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Riverhounds vs. Charleston Battery
Aug 31, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Twenty One Pilots
Aug 31, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
See Twenty One Pilots in The Icy Tour with Peter McPoland READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
Dr. Alton Merrell Quartet at the Backyard
Aug 30, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Dr. Alton Merrell is a world class pianist, composer, and educator based in Pittsburgh READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
WWE Monday Night Raw
Aug 29, 2022 | 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Monday Night RAW returns to PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH
Aug 28, 2022 | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us on Sunday August 28, 2022 for the city’s biggest celebration of biking! READ MORE
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions
Aug 28, 2022 | 2:30 pm - 12:00 am
Preseason game READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Rumbón de la Calle
Aug 28, 2022 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist in residence Christiane Dolores as she hosts a series of acoustic musical performances in collaboration with musician Geña. Each performance will be held at Allegheny Landing from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the last Sunday of the month, July through September. The performances will be held in the public space/upper terrace of the park, a three minute walk from the Andy Warhol Museum. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Out of Order with Shannon Norman
Aug 27, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Arcade Comedy Theater's popular stand-up comedy showcase, Out of Order, is back with a night of laughs in our upstairs theater. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Workshops & Classes
Brushes and Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak
Aug 27, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas in person or online for a creative and colorful class in painting your own fine and feathered masterpiece. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Outdoor,
Tours
Uncovering the Cultural District
Aug 27, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
You may know Heinz Hall and the Benedum Theater, but what other wonders does the Cultural District contain? Discover the small galleries, storefront theaters, and quirky art installations filling the blocks between Penn and Liberty Avenues. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Tours
Dandy Andy: Warhol's Queer History
Aug 27, 2022 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join artist educators for Dandy Andy, a monthly tour that focuses on Warhol’s queer history. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Knights of the Arcade: Bardly's Last Quest
Aug 27, 2022 | 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "Black Swan"
Aug 27, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 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
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "Psycho" LATE NIGHT SPECIAL
Aug 27, 2022 | 11:00 pm - 1:00 am
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
Entertainment,
Family,
Music,
Outdoor
The Pittsburgh Opera at The Backyard
Aug 27, 2022 | 12:30 pm - 12:00 am
Join their new crew of Resident Artists for an easy, breezy concert in the Cultural District's Backyard concert space. Bring the whole family for a lunchtime array of arias and selections from the American Songbook. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Tours
HOLLYWOOD EAST - A Downtown Movie Tour
Aug 27, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Explore original filming locations of big blockbusters as well as smaller independent movies and get to know the history of the actual landmarks you see in the various movie scenes! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Saturday Luncheon
Aug 27, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday Lunch Cruise & Tour Enjoy an Afternoon Cruise & Tour on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Brushes and Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak
Aug 27, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Follow Maria’s step-by-step instructions to paint a portrait of a well-loved National Aviary bird or mammal, like a sloth. READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedian Ramon Rivas
Aug 26, 2022
Arcade Comedy Theater presents comedian and television star Ramon Rivas for two performances on Friday, August 26! READ MORE
Entertainment
Lucky Draw
Aug 26, 2022
Arcade Comedy Theater presents "Lucky Draw" — an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Fridays with Rio Cortez
Aug 26, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
See New York Times bestseller Rio Cortez join the August Wilson Center for another Lit Friday READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "La La Land"
Aug 26, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Final Fridays on Rose Way
Aug 26, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bask in the summer evenings with The Warhol! READ MORE
Online & Virtual Events,
Tours
Grant Street: Sixth to Liberty Avenues
Aug 25, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This virtual tour covers the northern half of a street that the American Planning Association designated one of America’s Ten Great Streets in 2012. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Summer at the Square Block Party
Aug 25, 2022 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Enjoy live music and an adult beverage while you soak in the summer sun in downtown’s urban oasis. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Wine Tasting Cruise on the Gateway Clipper
Aug 25, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Looking for a great night out in Pittsburgh? Join us on the Three Rivers for wine, hors d’oeuvres and the great company of your friends aboard our ALL NEW Wine Tasting Cruise! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
New Guard Summer Salon Happy Hour
Aug 24, 2022 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pittsburgh Opera's New Guard invites you to the Summer Salon happy hour READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
United States Environmental Protection Agency National Ambient Air Monitoring Conference
Aug 23, 2022 - Aug 25, 2022
The National Ambient Air Monitoring Conference brings together EPA, State, local, tribal, international and other agencies in the industry to discuss ambient air monitoring regulations and much more. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Tours
Downtown Walking Tour: Bridges and River Shores
Aug 23, 2022 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Taking in public art and historic buildings along with bridges and the river, this tour reveals the dynamic relationship between humans and nature that characterizes much of Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Family
Trolls & Pup Patrol Cruise
Aug 21, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Experience an afternoon with your favorite characters from television on this two-hour cruise sailing the three rivers READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Reds
Aug 21, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 12:00 am
Kids in attendance will receive a Drawstring Bag! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Dizzy Wright
Aug 21, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dizzy Wright brings his Smokeout Conversations 10 Year Anniversary Tour to Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh on Sunday, August 21st with an array of special guests READ MORE
Tours
North Shore 5k Tour
Aug 21, 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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival
Pittsburgh Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival
Aug 20, 2022 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Raise a dram at this year's Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival on Aug. 20! READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor
Soulful Femme Pop Up at Highmark Stadium
Aug 20, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us at Highmark Stadium's Tailgate Zone for Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival's Pop Up featuring Soulful Femme. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
National Aviary Behind-the-Scenes Camp
Aug 20, 2022 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Feel like a kid again and join the National Aviary for a session of our Summer Camps… For Adults! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Reds
Aug 20, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
See the Skyblast Fireworks Extravaganza after the game! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Race in America: Accepting Difference, Standing Shoulder to Shoulder
Aug 20, 2022
For decades Anna Deavere Smith, who is said to have pioneered a form of documentary-style drama, has been listening to people across the country from all walks of life, using Walt Whitman’s idea “to absorb America” as an inspiration. READ MORE
Film & Movies
Order of the White Worm
Aug 20, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Her body dysmorphia shifts to body horror as she realizes that the secret success behind the pill is a cult, and she's carrying their messiah. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Riverhounds vs. New York Red Bulls II
Aug 20, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Yinzer 4.12K and Lil’ Yinzer Fun Run
Aug 20, 2022
Light of Life Rescue Mission, in partnership with P3R, is hosting the annual Yinzer 4.12K and Lil’ Yinzer Fun Run in August of 2022 on the North Shore. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Tours
The Roots of Pittsburgh
Aug 20, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
What makes Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh? Explore our city up close and personal with tour guide, Alan Irvine. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Soulful Femme Highmark Stadium Pop Up
Aug 20, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center will celebrating the Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival with a Pop Up featuring Soulful Femme at The Tailgate Zone READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
The Latchkey Kids
Aug 20, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
90s-inspired sketch, improv, and music! READ MORE
Festival,
Sports + Recreation
11th Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival
Aug 20, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Come throw out the pallino and throw down for a worthy cause! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "The Wizard of Oz" CULT CLASSIC
Aug 20, 2022 | 10:30 pm - 12:30 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
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "Terminator"
Aug 20, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Sensory Friendly Morning Workshop for Teens and Young Adults
Aug 20, 2022 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Our Sensory Friendly Morning Workshops are developed specifically so that teens and young adults (ages 13-24) with sensory sensitivity needs can experience the museum in a way that works for them. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Festival,
Outdoor
11th Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival
Aug 20, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Come throw out the pallino and throw down for a worthy cause! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Festival,
Music,
Outdoor
Rock, Reggae and Relief 2022
Aug 20, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
5th Annual Charity Reggae Festival Featuring:UB40 The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson The Movement Maxi Priest Big Mountain The Elovators KBong & Johnny Cosmic After Party | With Roots of Creation READ MORE
Tours
Downtown 5k Tour
Aug 20, 2022 | 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 with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Style Week Pittsburgh 2022
Aug 19, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022
Style Week Pittsburgh (SWP) was launched in 2013 by Wadria Taylor to support and promote fashion designers, makers, and artists. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Reds
Aug 19, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Fans receive a free Pirate Parrot Bobblebelly! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Elevation Worship
Aug 19, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
See the Elevation Worship Summer Tour with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife
Roots of Creation at Roost
Aug 19, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Kickoff Rock, Raggae & Relief with a pre-festival show at Roost READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife,
Outdoor,
Tours
Light-Based Public Art Tour: Downtown
Aug 19, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stroll through downtown and see the City’s rich collection of light-based public artworks. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "The Greatest Showman"
Aug 19, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 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
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "Happy Gilmore" LATE NIGHT SPECIAL
Aug 19, 2022 | 10:30 pm - 12:30 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
Film & Movies,
Workshops & Classes
Anatomy of a Movie: The Fountainhead
Aug 18, 2022 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This edition of AOAM Writing Workshop will look at one of the best novel to movie journeys of all time: The Fountainhead. READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
Netroots Nation Annual Convention 2022
Aug 18, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022
Join Netroots Nation as they provide live trainings, demonstrations designed to help progressive activists enhance their impact! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
The Vinyl Report with Tom Wendt
Aug 18, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In this episode of The Vinyl Report, Dr. James T. Johnson Jr. Meets Kenny Clarke. READ MORE
Family
Sloth Birthday Celebration
Aug 18, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
A party fit for a sloth! Help Wookiee and Vivien celebrate their birthdays during our Sloth Birthday Celebration! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Red Sox
Aug 18, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
It's the Sugardale Dollar Dog Night! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Pittsburgh Improv Jam
Aug 18, 2022 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Pittsburgh's improv jam is back! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "The Usual Suspects"
Aug 18, 2022
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
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events
From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: Brother Outsider
Aug 17, 2022 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Heinz History Center’s African American Program for a free, online screening of “Brother Outsider” on August 17, as part of the 2022 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series. READ MORE
Family,
Tours
Superhero Cruise on the Gateway Clipper
Aug 17, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Enjoy a DJ dance party, lots of fun, and the best Pittsburgh tour in the city! READ MORE
Music
Dashboard Confessional & Andrew McMahon in The Wilderness at Stage AE
Aug 16, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Community,
Tours
Old Allegheny County Jail Museum
Aug 15, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
See the inside of the Allegheny County Jail with a PHLF docent telling the story of the place. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Frankenstein at the Pittsburgh Playhouse
Aug 14, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 12:00 am
See the National Theatre Live perform Frankenstein READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife
fireWALL Dance Theater Presents: The Colorless Machine
Aug 13, 2022 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
fireWALL Dance Theater's Annual Summer Intensive Performance READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Sunrise Paddle
Aug 13, 2022 | 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Watch the sun rise over Downtown and the Allegheny River from the seat of a kayak READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
National Aviary Behind-the-Scenes Camp
Aug 13, 2022 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Feel like a kid again and join the National Aviary for a session of our Summer Camps… For Adults! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Tours
GAMMA Off the Court
Aug 13, 2022
Did you know that the sport “Pickleball” was named after Pickles, the dog of one of the inventors? Join DoorsOpen PGH (but not in the kitchen) for this special visit inside the GAMMA Sports facility. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Riverhounds vs. Memphis 901 FC
Aug 13, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
JFLE Grand Finale
Aug 13, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Fresh from two sold-out shows at SF Sketchfest 2020, JFLE (Jerome & Jesse LE) return one last time to Arcade Comedy Theater for two nights of musically infused sketch comedy to benefit New Voices for Reproductive Justice. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "Borat"
Aug 13, 2022
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
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Tours
HOLLYWOOD EAST - A Downtown Movie Tour
Aug 13, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Explore original filming locations of big blockbusters as well as smaller independent movies and get to know the history of the actual landmarks you see in the various movie scenes! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Saturday Luncheon
Aug 13, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday Lunch Cruise & Tour Enjoy an Afternoon Cruise & Tour on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Night Paddle
Aug 12, 2022 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
You may be familiar with the Allegheny River by day, but it’s a completely different experience at night! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
JFLE: Grande Finale
Aug 12, 2022 - Aug 13, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Brand new sketch comedy show READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Hanging with Mr. Cooper
Aug 12, 2022 | 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Presented by Barrel & Flow Festival READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
JFLE Grand FInale
Aug 12, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Fresh from two sold-out shows at SF Sketchfest 2020, JFLE (Jerome & Jesse LE) return one last time to Arcade Comedy Theater for two nights of musically infused sketch comedy to benefit New Voices for Reproductive Justice. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "Airplane!" LATE NIGHT SPECIAL
Aug 12, 2022 | 10:30 pm - 1:00 am
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
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "Bridget Jones Diary"
Aug 12, 2022
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
Outdoor,
Tours
Downtown Walking Tour: Bridges and River Shores
Aug 11, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Taking in public art and historic buildings along with bridges and the river, this tour reveals the dynamic relationship between humans and nature that characterizes much of Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Outdoor
Showboat Luncheon on the Gateway Clipper
Aug 10, 2022
A Riverboat Tour & Rivers Casino – A Jackpot of a Day! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Kente All-Stars I. Presented by Kente Arts Alliance
Aug 10, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
For this concert, Kente has assembled an all-star band of renowned jazz musicians who all hail from states within the tri-state area. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pride Paddle: August
Aug 9, 2022
Meet at Kayak Pittsburgh where they'll introduce themselves and run through the basics of kayaking. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Kevin Howard
Aug 9, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
National Recording Artist Kevin Howard is a world class keyboardist, writer, composer and producer, born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and now living in Maryland. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Jazz Harpists: the music of Alice Coltrane
Aug 9, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This month spotlights Alice Coltrane whose talents as a composer, singer, pianist, and harpist led her to create a distinctive style combining elements of gospel, classical, and jazz music. READ MORE
Music
Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine with Meshell Ndegeocello at Stage AE
Aug 8, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Online & Virtual Events
In-Dialogue series Presented by the #notwhite Collective
Aug 8, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The #notwhite collective in-dialogue series features conversations with BIPOC, AALANA, indigenous, and immigrant artists and arts administrators. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Workshops & Classes
Sunday Salsa in the Square
Aug 8, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy quick, free one-hour social in Market Square READ MORE
Community,
Festival,
Nightlife
13th Annual Shyne Awards
Aug 7, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Shyne Awards is a premier awards ceremony that celebrates and recognizes the positive achievements of all young adults in our Region. READ MORE
Tours
Downtown 5k Tour
Aug 7, 2022 | 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 with Pittsburgh Running Tours. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Princess Cruise
Aug 7, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Party Like a Princess aboard the Gateway Clipper! READ MORE
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
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "The Breakfast Club"
Aug 5, 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
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Pittsburgh Rooftop Cinema Presents: "Saturday Night Fever"
Aug 5, 2022 | 11:00 pm - 1:30 am
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
Community,
Entertainment
Arcade Hootenanny: Jesse LE
Aug 5, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Long form improv & storytelling show READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music
Band Together Autism Open Mic at The Warhol
Aug 5, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop in and showcase your talents! READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Tours
Walking tour: Downtown’s Best, Special Places and Spaces
Aug 4, 2022 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
In this brisk tour of architectural landmarks, spectacular interiors, and significant urban spaces you will learn how Pittsburgh developed from a military outpost in the 18th century into a beautiful, walkable, and livable 21st-century city. READ MORE
Music
The Clintones Acoustic with Nick and Dan Live at Revel
Aug 4, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nick and Dan are probably better known for their work in Pittsburgh’s powerhouse band, The Clintones a 90’s Rock Tribute Band and Ten a Tribute to Pearl Jam! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Summer Break Free Days
Aug 3, 2022 - Aug 4, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Looking for something fun to do during the last weeks of summer vacation? Visit The Warhol during our special Summer Break Free Days! 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
Arts + Culture,
Convention
Martin R. Delany Symposium
Aug 26, 2022 - Aug 27, 2022
The two-day academic conference’s theme is “Before, During, and Beyond the Civil War” and will take an unprecedented look at the life, career, and legacy of Martin Delany, one the nation’s most influential African American leaders in the 19th century. READ MORE
Shopping
Vintage Pop-UP at Fresh Nostalgia Boutique
Aug 19, 2022 - Aug 20, 2022 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
See Jeanette Kirsch pop-up in Downtown with a collection of vintage clothing, couture, shoes, accessories, and more! READ MORE
Film & Movies
Poser at Harris Theater
Aug 12, 2022 - Aug 18, 2022
Wallflower Lennon Gates (Sylvie Mix) yearns for access to the inner sanctum of the underground music scene in Columbus, Ohio. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Sister Act
Aug 9, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022
SISTER ACT is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film will have audiences jumping to their feet! 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
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Black & Ghost Tour
Aug 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 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
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
International Association for Food Protection 2022 Meeting
Jul 31, 2022 - Aug 3, 2022
The IAFP Annual Meeting is attended by more than 3,800 of the top industry, academic and governmental food safety professionals from six continents. 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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Use What You Got at 707 Gallery
Aug 26, 2022 - Nov 20, 2022
USE WHAT YOU GOT is the debut solo-exhibition of works created by atiya jones. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
The Pittsburgh Left at Space Gallery
Aug 26, 2022 - Oct 23, 2022
The Pittsburgh Left is an exhibition of work by eleven artists whose practice is intrinsically connected to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Sports + Recreation
Zouk Practica
Aug 16, 2022 - Sep 13, 2022
Join CrossBody Dance + Movement on Tuesdays for a free Zouk practica from 8:30-10:30! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes
Latin Thursdays at Crossbody Dance + Movement
Aug 11, 2022 - Dec 29, 2022 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Join Crossbody for a mix of Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba & Zouk! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Liberty Magic: Guy Hollingworth in THE EXPERT AT THE CARD TABLE
Aug 10, 2022 - Oct 2, 2022
Concentrate as you may, those hands are too darned quick. A full-time barrister practicing intellectual property law, Guy Hollingworth has become world famous for his night job! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Summer at the Square
Aug 10, 2022 - Sep 29, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
In the heart of downtown Pittsburgh lies Mellon Square, a magnificent green space, and the perfect place to step outside for a lunch break! 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
Entertainment,
Family,
Music,
Nightlife
Gateway Clipper Sunset Dinner Cruise
Aug 5, 2022 - Aug 26, 2022 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunset Dinner Cruise & Tour Relax and Enjoy and Evening on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife,
Tours
Moonlight Cruise on the Gateway Clipper
Aug 5, 2022 - Sep 30, 2022 | 11:00 pm - 12:30 am
It’s time to party out on the water every Friday night this summer! DJ ROC is back on the boat with a mix of the best of today’s urban hits, hip-hop, rap, R&B, and old school jams. And enjoy a free Tex Mex buffet! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Fleet Chicken & Ribs Lock & Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour
Aug 4, 2022 - Oct 20, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Chicken & Ribs Lock & Dam Cruise & Tour BBQ, Music, & Beautiful Sights! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Tri-Anglers – Free Lunch Time Fishing
Aug 3, 2022 - Sep 30, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join Venture Outdoors each Wednesday in the summer months for this free Downtown fishing tradition that has been running for over 20 years! 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,
Family,
Market Square,
Outdoor
Dancing in the Square
Jul 3, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us to get your weekend moving as you learn exciting new and traditional dances in the heart of Pittsburgh. Find weekly Sunday Salsa classes with Los Sobrosos from 5 – 6 p.m., along with pop-up classes from CrossBody Dance + Movement. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Good Fridays at the Warhol
Jul 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
For a more social experience, The Warhol Museum is open until 10:00 p.m. and offers half-price museum admission and a cash bar beginning at 5:00 p.m. 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,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Summer in the Square
Jun 15, 2022 - Aug 31, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Every Wednesday this summer, visit Mellon Square for your lunch hour! There will be music, games, and more READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
SIMPLY STEPS: A CITY STEPS TOUR
Jun 12, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
An Insider Tour! While Pittsburgh is commonly known as the "City of Bridges," it also tops the charts in the number of public city steps. READ MORE
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
Community,
Outdoor
Office Retreat on Grant Street
Jun 2, 2022 - Sep 30, 2022 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Book your next meeting at one of three beautifully designed and curated outdoor spaces in the U.S. Steel Plaza on Grant Street. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bikes & Brews Tour
May 29, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join Bike the Burgh for a ride around the historic districts of Deutschtown, Millvale, Lawrenceville, and the Strip District, as we visit 5 of Pittsburgh's favorite local breweries and learn about the past, present, and future of beer making in Pittsburgh, with an emphasis on how beer figures into the diverse communities of the Steel City. 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
Entertainment,
Family
Mr. Messado's SCHOOL OF MAGIC FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART
May 22, 2022 - Sep 25, 2022
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play designed exclusively for Liberty Magic. This 60 minute spectacular, featuring a combination of stunning magic and clean comedy, is full of interactive wonder. 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
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Yoga in the Square
May 4, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022
Pittsburgh’s favorite public yoga series brings some of the city’s best instructors into Downtown for two weekly classes held in the middle of picturesque Market Square. 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
Whiskey Walking Tour
Jan 3, 2022 - Oct 29, 2022 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Love whiskey? Walking? Pittsburgh? This sounds like the Walk the Burgh tour for you! READ MORE
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