Events

⚠️ As Pittsburgh begins to reopen, be sure to check with the event organizer as many events have been postponed, canceled, or moved online due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

We’re working to ensure our calendar is up-to-date. Browse Online & Virtual Events, along with in-person options, below. You can also view a list of restaurants that have reopened or are available for takeout and delivery, as well as restaurants that are now offering outdoor dining services and a list of small businesses that are open for everything from online yoga lessons to shopping via social media.

September 2019

October 2019

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Arts + Culture

"Boat Trip" at Wood Street Galleries

Sep 27, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

"Boat Trip" investigates recent artist projects, installations, and videos related to the fast disappearing Arctic Circle. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Factory Installed 2019 Opening Reception

Sep 27, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join the Mattress Factory in celebrating the opening of "Factory Installed 2019," featuring eight exhibitions by nine artists from around the world. READ MORE

Entertainment

Toby Keith’s That’s Country Bro! Tour

Sep 27, 2019

Toby Keith’s That’s Country Bro! Tour makes its stop at Highmark Stadium this fall. READ MORE

Entertainment

Ones To Watch Presents: flor

Sep 27, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Featuring joan, lostboycrow READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Michiyaya Dance

Sep 27, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 1:00 pm

MICHIYAYA Dance presents Gurih, a new multimedia dance work on the queering of our senses through a multicultural lens. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds

Sep 27, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

The Pirates take on the Reds. READ MORE

Entertainment

Dial M for Murder 3D

Sep 27, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Is this the man she was waiting for…or the man who was waiting for her? READ MORE

Entertainment

Rear Window – 2K Restoration

Sep 27, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Seeing isn’t always believing. Experience the essential Alfred Hitchcock classic, Rear Window, newly restored in 2K resolution, and feel the suspense like never before. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Two Out of Four: The Possible 4 ft. Margaret Ross

Sep 27, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for an installment of our monthlong Jazz Poetry Festival! “Two Out of Four” will feature brand new sets and duo combinations from The Possible 4. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Tours

Moving and Writing Public Art Tour

Sep 27, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Writer Sherrie Flick will be leading this special tour of Downtown that will enhance how we look at public art and our environment through writing and walking. READ MORE

Community,

Market Square,

Shopping

World Square

Sep 27, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Welcoming Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership are teaming up to pilot World Square, a platform to celebrate, promote, and welcome our local international communities. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

Sep 27, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a free, quarterly, multi-venue showcase of downtown’s dynamic art and entertainment scene. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Camp Loose Leaf

Sep 27, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Summer isn't over until we say it is! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Artist, Cathy Connor visits WelcomePittsburgh

Sep 27, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Stop by WelcomePittsburgh, VisitPittsburgh's Information Center and Gift Shop on the evening of September 27 and enjoy the pen and ink drawings of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods by artist, Cathy Connor. READ MORE

Entertainment

Countess Luann & Friends- Cabaret Show

Sep 27, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 1:00 pm

RHONY star Luann de Lesseps bring her Wildly popular cabaret show “Countess and Friends: to Byham Theater READ MORE

Convention,

Sports + Recreation

GREAT RACE EXPO

Sep 27, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Great Race Expo offers something for everyone, including product sampling, health screenings, demonstrations and discounted sporting good sales. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"A Few Good Men" at Pittsburgh Public Theater

Sep 12, 2019 - Oct 13, 2019

Set in 1986, this play introduced Aaron Sorkin’s sharp dialogue and irresistible wit to the world before he went on to create TV’s “The West Wing,” the film Steve Jobs, and, most recently, a new adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird for Broadway. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Early Learning

Sep 10, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

This program is an hour of hands-on activities that explore the fascinating world of science and technology. Come experiment, tinker and discover with the Children's Museum! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"Mutant Media" at SPACE

Aug 23, 2019 - Nov 11, 2019

An exhibition of American artists working within the DIY aesthetic at SPACE gallery. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"Fine Print" at 707 Penn Gallery

Jul 26, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

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

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Comedian Eddie Brill

Sep 27, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019

From the Late Show to Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Liberty Magic: Dennis Watkins in THE MAGIC PARLOUR

Sep 11, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

Award-winning, third-generation magician Dennis Watkins brings an evening of sophisticated sorcery to Liberty Magic, direct from Chicago! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Makeshop

Sep 9, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019

This month MAKESHOP is exploring the intersection of making and fine art. Join our Teaching Artists as we try different techniques and artistic practices. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

Disney's The Lion King

Sep 4, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019

Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING when Pittsburgh’s best-loved musical makes a triumphant return to the Benedum Center following its record-breaking 2013 engagement! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Crafting Conversations: A Call and Response to Our Changing Climate through Art

Sep 1, 2019 - Jan 15, 2020 | 6:00 am - 12:00 am

Curated by Katy DeMent and Ann Rosenthal, the exhibiting artworks are organized thematically, addressing issues related to climate change through craft, while posing literal questions for the public to ponder. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Studio

Sep 1, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019

Hosted by the Children's Museum, explore composition, color, art, and more. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Tours

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour

Jul 18, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

Arts + Culture,

Tours

Walk the Burgh Tour

Jun 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical 2-hour walking tours through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Bike the Burgh Tour

Apr 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical city bike tour through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

Free Grant St. Walking Tour from 6th to 4th Avenues

Sep 6, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free guided weekly 1-hour Grant St. walking tour from Sixth Avenue to Fourth Avenue READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Live Music at NOLA on the Square

Sep 6, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019

Free live music Fridays and Saturdays READ MORE

Tours

Free Friday Walking Tours: Grant Street (From Sixth to Fourth Avenues)

Sep 6, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019

With its concentration of major historic buildings and modern skyscrapers, Grant Street is Downtown Pittsburgh’s grand civic boulevard. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Free Fridays at Town Place Fitness

Aug 2, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019

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

Sports + Recreation

Free Fridays at Town Place Fitness

Aug 2, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019 | 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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

Shopping

Mellon Square Farmers Market

Jun 28, 2019 - Oct 25, 2019 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Shop local vendors for fresh fruits & veggies, prepared foods, and more Fridays in Mellon Square. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Walking Tour

May 18, 2019 - Nov 10, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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