Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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August
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Dandy Andy: Warhol’s Queer History
Aug 31, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join artist educators for Dandy Andy, a monthly tour that focuses on Warhol’s queer history. READ MORE
Entertainment
Well Known Strangers: Coulda Woulda Shoulda
Aug 31, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In their brand-new format, Well Known Strangers will take inspiration from an audience interview based on a big Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda from their life and weave the information into a hilarious mockumentary-style show. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
Aug 31, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy show! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
Aug 31, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert presents an live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a nearly two-hour special recap of the animated series' three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) in 35mm
Aug 31, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar star with Freddie Prinze, Jr., Ryan Phillippe and Johnny Galecki in this terrifying tale from the writer of Scream of a body that just won't stay dead. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
Aug 31, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cheer on the Pitt Panthers as they take on Kent State this Saturday! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Friday: Tyriek White
Aug 30, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tyriek White joins LIT Friday to discuss WE ARE A HAUNTING. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
RESCHEDULED: Anthony Hamilton
Aug 30, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Get ready for an amazing night of soulful R&B. Singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton brings his smooth and soulful voice to the Benedum Center along with his legendary background singers the Ton3s, formerly The Hamiltones. READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife
Final Fridays at the Andy Warhol Museum
Aug 30, 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
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Select Start Improv Show
Aug 30, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Get ready for laughs with an all-star cast in the outrageous improv comedy show, Wet Hot Improv Summer. READ MORE
Family,
Festival,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival
Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024
Join A Soulful Taste of the Burgh for the 5th annual festival. There will be vendors, cultural activities, food contests, live entertainment, and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Powell & Pressburger: The Small Back Room (1949)
Aug 29, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
As the Germans drop explosives on 1943 England, the embittered expert tasked to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol. Mixing suspense and romance, THE SMALL BACK ROOM is a post–World War II gem from the legendary Powell and Pressburger. READ MORE
Festival,
Outdoor
Kickoff and Rib Festival
Aug 29, 2024 - Sep 2, 2024
This annual festival will feature dozens of rib vendors, music, food, football, and so much more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Music
Just Summer 2024: ANQWENIQUE
Aug 28, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Enjoy live music from ANQWENIQUE! READ MORE
Convention
Yinzcon N'at 2024 Rocky Horror Picture Show Convention
Aug 28, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024
Yinzcon N'at is YOUR 2024 49th anniversary Rocky Horror Picture Show Convention! Will feature Shadowcasts, Community, and Parties! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 28, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 27, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor
Mila Shadel Trio
Aug 27, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BNY presents JazzLive is presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in partnership with MCG Jazz! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 26, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 25, 2024 | 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Get to Federal Street early to enjoy the Family Fun Zone, presented by C&M Play Studio, with fun and activities for the whole family. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH
Aug 25, 2024
Join the ride! PedalPGH returns August 25, 2024 at Allegheny Commons Park! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Steel City Horror Show
Aug 25, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
During last month's Steel City Horror Show, Pittsburgh legend Rick Sebak joined us for "Carnival of Souls"! What scares and surprises are in store this time? Be there to find out! But if you really want a hint, here's just one word: "CAPER." READ MORE
Convention,
Shopping
Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2024
Aug 24, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024
Come on out at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo, an amazing event specially created for the lovers of the strange and unusual. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 24, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Join us for a pregame celebration to honor the 2024 Pirates Hall of Fame class - Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland, and Manny Sanguillen. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates Fireworks Paddle
Aug 24, 2024 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Join us for a cool night paddle under the city lights on the Allegheny River as we watch Zambelli Fireworks light up the Pittsburgh skyline after the Pirates game! READ MORE
Entertainment
2 Black Dads Comedy Tour
Aug 24, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Everyone’s favorite 2 Black Dads, Khairy Creek and Kadeem Richardson return to Arcade Comedy Theater for a night of fun! READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
Neighborworks America - 2024 Neighborworks Training Institute
Aug 23, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024
Housing and community development professionals come together for five days of intensive workshops to train and equip you with the skills you need. READ MORE
Community
Coffee + Connect
Aug 23, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 23, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Enjoy happy hour pregame at the Miller Lite Landing Bar and other locations for drink specials, games and more from the time gates open until first pitch! READ MORE
Outdoor
Evening Paddle
Aug 23, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us at our Kayak Pittsburgh Downtown pop-up location for an evening on the river! As we paddle around the city, we’ll take in the sights and the sunset! READ MORE
Entertainment
Hot Dog Accessories
Aug 23, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come out for a night of fun long form improv and Relish in this incredible indie team lineup. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Koe Wetzel
Aug 23, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
See Koe Wetzel Treaty Oak Revival, and Dylan Wheeler at Stage AE! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Between the Temples
Aug 23, 2024 - Sep 5, 2024
This warm and anxious comedy from prolific writer/director Nathan Silver explores the complexities of belief, connection, and what it means to be a real mensch. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 22, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park! READ MORE
Nightlife
Pour Me Another - Havana Nights
Aug 22, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us at Heinz Hall for a Cuban inspired tasting menu to beat the summer heat. READ MORE
Community
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Aug 21, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for a lively book discussion of The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani. READ MORE
Film & Movies
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Aug 20, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a movie screening of Pale Rider. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Childish Gambino: The New World Tour
Aug 20, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With special guest Willow! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Sports + Recreation
Salsa & Bachata
Aug 20, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a crash-course lesson, followed by an hour of great music to practice your new moves. READ MORE
Convention
USW: Health & Safety Conference
Aug 19, 2024 - Aug 22, 2024
The USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference brings together activists, union leadership, and other interested peers eager to acknowledge the latest developments in their area of interest. READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
United Steelworkers: Health & Safety Conference
Aug 19, 2024 - Aug 22, 2024
The USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference brings together activists, union leadership, and other interested peers eager to acknowledge the latest developments in their area of interest. READ MORE
Free event,
Tours
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Aug 19, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Take a free trip! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival,
Free event
Flotsam River Circus
Aug 18, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready for a splash of excitement! Riverlife has partnered with Flotsam River Circus to bring a series of enchanting riverfront performances to Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 18, 2024 | 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
On Sunday, August 18th come to a friendly place where the air is sweet (PNC Park) to watch your Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Seattle Mariners! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger
Aug 18, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Martin Scorsese celebrates the legacy of visionary writer-directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger—two of British cinema’s greatest filmmakers. With a treasure trove rare archival footage, Scorsese investigates their impact on cinema history. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Powell & Pressburger: Black Narcissus (1947)
Aug 18, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
A darkly grand film that won Oscars for Alfred Junge's art direction and Jack Cardiff's cinematography, Black Narcissus is one of the greatest achievements by two of cinema’s true visionaries. READ MORE
Film & Movies
Library Lounge: Throwback Cinema
Aug 17, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a fun movie screening of movies at least 20 (or more) years old. This week we are watching Short Circuit. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event
Flotsam River Circus
Aug 17, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready for a splash of excitement! Riverlife has partnered with Flotsam River Circus to bring a series of enchanting riverfront performances to Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
2024 Boat Tour: Secrets of the Ohio River
Aug 17, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh for this immersive boat tour revealing the history and secrets of this seldom seen stretch of the Ohio River. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 17, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The first 20,000 fans take home a 90s themed Pirates t-shirt, featuring Pirates favorite Andrew McCutchen! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Aug 17, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they take on the Colorado Springs Switchbacks! READ MORE
Entertainment
Doom Scroll
Aug 17, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring a mix of improv, stand up, characters, and parodies along with Tiktoks, Reels, memes, & internet mishaps all shared live on stage! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Lads & Ladies of the Night
Aug 17, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
An evening of brash, bawdy humor at Arcade Comedy Theater! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger
Aug 17, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Martin Scorsese celebrates the legacy of visionary writer-directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger—two of British cinema’s greatest filmmakers. With a treasure trove rare archival footage, Scorsese investigates their impact on cinema history. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Powell & Pressburger: A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
Aug 17, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
After miraculously surviving a jump from his burning plane, RAF pilot Peter Carter (David Niven) encounters the American radio operator (Kim Hunter) to whom he just delivered his dying wishes, and on a tranquil English beach, the pair fall in love. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Tours,
Workshops & Classes
Summer Camp…For Adults!
Aug 17, 2024 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Feel like a kid again at the National Aviary! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills
Aug 17, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Attend the Steelers' Preseason game against the Buffalo Bills! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Sports + Recreation
Stickball at the Fort
Aug 17, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fort Pitt Museum staff and members of Native tribes will teach visitors how to play stickball on the Fort Pitt Museum lawn. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Bandstand
Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024
This Pittsburgh Premiere of an original new musical composed by Richard Oberacker with book and lyrics by Oberacker and Robert Taylor, is an unflinching and honest story about confronting the cost of war and finding salvation in the notes of a song. READ MORE
Tours
Allegheny County Courthouse, Jail, & City-County Building
Aug 16, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this extended tour, you will have an in-depth experience of two of Downtown Pittsburgh’s most significant buildings: H. H. Richardson’s Allegheny County Courthouse (completed 1888) and Henry Hornbostel’s City-County Building (completed 1917). READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Seattle Mariners vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 16, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Enjoy happy hour pregame at the Miller Lite Landing Bar and other locations for drink specials, games and more from the time gates open until first pitch! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Bootleg Reboots
Aug 16, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
“BOOTLEG REBOOTS: CRYSTAL LAKE” READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival,
Free event
Flotsam River Circus
Aug 16, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready for a splash of excitement! Riverlife has partnered with Flotsam River Circus to bring a series of enchanting riverfront performances to Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 22, 2024
In a tiny rural village in Argentina, Rita Lopez, a pious yet insatiably competitive woman, discovers that staging a miracle could be her ticket to sainthood. READ MORE
Convention
Insight PA August Face to Face Professional Development Conference 2024
Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 16, 2024
READ MORE
Community
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Aug 15, 2024
Take an “intermission” from work and join the party. Tour the galleries and chill on the patio…simply BE at AWAACC. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
European Sendoff Concert
Aug 15, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Get a glimpse of how the Pittsburgh Symphony will be representing their city on the 2024 European Festivals Tour. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger
Aug 15, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Martin Scorsese celebrates the legacy of visionary writer-directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger—two of British cinema’s greatest filmmakers. With a treasure trove rare archival footage, Scorsese investigates their impact on cinema READ MORE
Community
Three Rivers Readers Book Club
Aug 14, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for a lively book discussion of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Sports Paddle
Aug 14, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn about Pittsburgh’s rich sports history from the water! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
COSMIC COMEDY
Aug 13, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy a comedy show at Space Bar! READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor
Building Bridges Day
Aug 12, 2024 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Building Bridges Day is a community-focused event that promotes unity and connection among all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or differences. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
The Craft (1996) in 35mm
Aug 11, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A coven of teen witches transforms their high school into a little shop of horrors in the magically delicious comedy/thriller The Craft. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Idina Menzel
Aug 10, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Menzel is a Tony-Award winning, powerhouse multi-hyphenate: a singer, an actress in film and TV, a songwriter, a Broadway star, and a philanthropist. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. San Antonio FC
Aug 10, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they take on San Antonio! READ MORE
Entertainment
Just Bring It! with Dave Stewart
Aug 10, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Just Bring It! A new live show from Dave Stewart, the producer of Real Pittsburgh Stories, mixes stand-up comedy, a game show, and a scavenger hunt (sort of). READ MORE
Entertainment
Arcade Hootenanny
Aug 10, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Powell & Pressburger: The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)
Aug 10, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Colonel Blimp is both moving and slyly satirical, an incomparable film about war, love, aging, and obsolescence, shot in gorgeous Technicolor. READ MORE
Festival,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Pittsburgh VegFest 2024
Aug 10, 2024 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
VegFest is a free-to-attend, all veg event that showcases the best plant based food, shopping, animal welfare and non profit organizations in the city! READ MORE
Community
Library Lounge: Coffee Hour
Aug 9, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a fun and engaging social program. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Let’s Speak English!
Aug 9, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This is a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. For English language learners looking to practice with other learners. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Roots of Creation GRATEFUL DUB x Rock Reggae & Relief Kick Off Party
Aug 9, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join the RRR kick off party as Roots of Creation bring their Sugarshack Session to Revel with two unplugged sets: RoC and Grateful Dub. READ MORE
Family,
Tours
WORD-FM Faith & Family Dinner Cruise aboard the Gateway Clipper
Aug 9, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a great evening of dining, sightseeing, fun and prizes aboard the Gateway Clipper Empress! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Barbara, A Mother: Comedy Bingo
Aug 9, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
A fun and laughter filled evening of Bingo and comedy, where audience members will be invited to play Bingo between comedy acts. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Aug 9, 2024 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates. Open before every home game at Acrisure Stadium, the region’s largest tailgate event offers free admission, live music, food and drink specials and the chance to win prizes and autographed items. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Tailgate
Aug 9, 2024 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Stage AE is the Official host of the Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgates! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Crossing
Aug 9, 2024 - Aug 15, 2024
A beautiful story of love and self-discovery from the director of Cannes favorite And Then We Danced (2019), in which a retired Georgian history teacher travels to Istanbul in search of her missing niece who was kicked from her home for being trans. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans
Aug 9, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Attend the Steelers' Preseason game against the Houston Texans! READ MORE
Music,
Outdoor
PRIMUS and Coheed and Cambria
Aug 8, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Fishbone READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Library Lounge: Gaming
Aug 8, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Come join us for an afternoon full of board games! We have a large game collection on site, and you are also welcome to bring your own. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 8, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the San Diego Padres at PNC Park! READ MORE
Outdoor
BIPOC Paddle – Downtown Pop-up
Aug 8, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color)? Are you interested in beginner-friendly guided kayak trips and spending time in nature? Join other BIPOC individuals on one or all of the paddles in this series. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Powell & Pressburger: Black Narcissus (1947)
Aug 8, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A darkly grand film that won Oscars for Alfred Junge's art direction and Jack Cardiff's cinematography, Black Narcissus is one of the greatest achievements by two of cinema’s true visionaries. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 7, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
It's Dollar Dog Night! Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs at select concessions stands, thanks to Sugardale. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes
Charcuterie Workshop
Aug 7, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join PAIR Charcuterie for an unforgettable evening where you'll dive into the art of crafting your own charcuterie board featuring an array of savory meats, artisanal cheeses, and delectable treats. Immerse yourself in a hands-on session of creating delicious boards while enjoying live music & BYOB READ MORE
Community,
Film & Movies
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Aug 6, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a movie screening of Alien. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 6, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Come cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the San Diego Padres at PNC Park! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor
Victor Provost
Aug 6, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BNY presents JazzLive is presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in partnership with MCG Jazz READ MORE
Convention
2024 Carbon Management Research Project Review Meeting
Aug 5, 2024 - Aug 9, 2024
This meeting offers attendees the opportunity to delve into the knowledge and insights accumulated through over 150 research and development (R&D) projects sponsored by the Department of Energy. READ MORE
Free event,
Tours
Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Aug 5, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Take a free trip! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Sports + Recreation
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 4, 2024 | 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Kids 14 & under take home a set of Topps baseball cards! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Powell & Pressburger: The Small Back Room (1949)
Aug 4, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
As the Germans drop explosives on 1943 England, the embittered expert tasked to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol. Mixing suspense and romance, THE SMALL BACK ROOM is a post–World War II gem from the legendary Powell and Pressburger. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger
Aug 4, 2024 | 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Martin Scorsese celebrates the legacy of visionary writer-directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger—two of British cinema’s greatest filmmakers. With a treasure trove rare archival footage, Scorsese investigates their impact on cinema history. READ MORE
Community
Faces of Resilience Workshops
Aug 3, 2024 - Aug 4, 2024
Are you a survivor of gun violence, or do you know someone who is? Join us for Faces of Resilience, a transformative two-day workshop at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 3, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Stay after the game to watch a Drone Show light up the Pittsburgh skyline. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Irony City: Am I The Jagoff
Aug 3, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us as a local comedian confesses a potential jagoff moment, sparking hilarious improvised scenes from Irony City. In the end, YOU will judge: were they the jagoff? READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Level Up Stand Up
Aug 3, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater’s popular stand-up comedy showcase, Level Up Stand-Up, is back! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger
Aug 3, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Martin Scorsese celebrates the legacy of visionary writer-directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger—two of British cinema’s greatest filmmakers. With a treasure trove rare archival footage, Scorsese investigates their impact on cinema history. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Outdoor
Building Bridges Day
Aug 3, 2024 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Building Bridges Day is a community-focused event that promotes unity and connection among all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or differences. READ MORE
Workshops & Classes
Let’s Speak English!
Aug 2, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This is a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. For English language learners looking to practice with other learners. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Aug 2, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Enjoy happy hour pregame at the Miller Lite Landing Bar and other locations for drink specials, games and more from the time gates open until first pitch! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Martin Lawrence "Y'ALL KNOW WHAT IT IS!" Comedy Tour
Aug 2, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Stand-Up Laboratory
Aug 2, 2024 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Enjoy a night of comedy highlighting newer material from Pittsburgh’s best comedians and its rising stars. READ MORE
Downtown’s Best: Special Places and Spaces
Aug 1, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
In this vigorous tour of twenty architectural landmarks, spectacular interiors, and significant urban spaces, you will learn how Pittsburgh developed from a military outpost in the 18th century into the 21st-century city that has repeatedly been lauded for its beauty, walkability, and livability. READ MORE
Outdoor
Pride Paddle – Downtown Pop-up
Aug 1, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community looking to meet others and spend time outside celebrating queer joy? Join Venture Outdoors for a Pride Paddle! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Patrol - Film Pittsburgh
Aug 1, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Patrol is a character-driven documentary that follows communities on the frontlines of an intensifying environmental conflict in Nicaragua. Co-presented with Film Pittsburgh, and featuring a post film discussion with members of the filmmaking team. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
2024 IWKA ISSHINRYU WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Aug 1, 2024 - Aug 3, 2024
Attend the 2024 IWKA Isshinryu World Karate Championships in Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Chandelier Open House
Aug 1, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Get up close with these magnificent chandeliers, with their vintage cuts and dazzling prisms, that are truly breathtaking. You will be so close you can almost touch it! READ MORE
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
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
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,
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
Convention
2024 Carbon Management Research Project Review Meeting
Aug 5, 2024 - Aug 9, 2024
A mixture of plenary, multi-topic breakout, and interactive poster sessions will be used to share research results and provide opportunities for discussion and collaboration on the subject research efforts, both domestic and international. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Beauty of the Burgh Tour
Aug 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This tour is perfect if you are new to the city and you would like to see the most interesting spots of Pittsburgh. But if you know the Burgh already, we promise you that you will still find out unknown historical facts! 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
Entertainment
Henok Negash in Meant to Be
Aug 7, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Many understand magic to be the art of mystery, but mystery does not stand alone; it comes with a qualifier. Is magic real? Let’s find out… READ MORE
Entertainment
Henok Negash in Meant to Be
Aug 7, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Many understand magic to be the art of mystery, but mystery does not stand alone; it comes with a qualifier. Is magic real? Let’s find out… READ MORE
Entertainment
Henok Negash in Meant to Be
Aug 7, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Many understand magic to be the art of mystery, but mystery does not stand alone; it comes with a qualifier. Is magic real? Let’s find out… READ MORE
Entertainment
Henok Negash in Meant to Be
Aug 7, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Many understand magic to be the art of mystery, but mystery does not stand alone; it comes with a qualifier. Is magic real? Let’s find out… READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Let’s Speak English!
Aug 2, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This is a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. For English language learners looking to practice with other learners. 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
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,
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
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