Events
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.
April
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
What Is the Grass: Mark Doty Live Reading & Conversation
Apr 12, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
In his new collection What Is the Grass, National Book Award–winning poet and best-selling memoirist Mark Doty effortlessly blending biography, criticism, and memoir, and explores his personal quest for Walt Whitman. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events
Careers in Avian Medicine: Veterinary Careers Spotlight
Apr 13, 2021 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn what it takes to become a veterinarian from Dr. Pilar Fish, the National Aviary’s Senior Director of Zoological Advancement and Avian Medicine. READ MORE
Online & Virtual Events
The Jon Irabagon Quartet Live from Alphabet City
Apr 15, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Jon Irabagon Quartet is a new group formed by musicians who have played together for over a decade. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
Researching the History of Institutionalized People
Apr 15, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join scholars and archivists as they discuss the strengths and limitations of historical records from state-run institutions to reflect the personal stories of institutionalized people with disabilities in Pennsylvania. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres
Apr 15, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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Online & Virtual Events,
Tours
Live Virtual Architecture Tour: Grant Street
Apr 15, 2021 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
This 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,
Online & Virtual Events
Marjorie Funfinger’s Masterpiece Mystery Games: The Best Baker Showdown
Apr 16, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
An interactive zoom theater experience for you and your friends! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Online & Virtual Events
Youth Writer’s Camp
Apr 17, 2021 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Youth Writers Camp curriculum addresses current events, including topics related to social justice, while at the same time keeping August Wilson’s literary legacy as a core objective. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
Brushes & Birds Featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak Of Maria’s Ideas
Apr 17, 2021 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the National Aviary’s newest live online series; pick up a paint brush, and create your own masterpiece! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Tours
CLP - Downtown Reopening Celebration: Timed-Entry Tours
Apr 17, 2021 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
"A World Beyond: Jewish Cemeteries in Turkey 1583-1990” with Dr. Minna Rozen
Apr 18, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A World Beyond: Jewish Cemeteries in Turkey 1583-1990 is an online database of more than 61,000 Jewish tombstones in Turkey, including photographs, transcriptions, and descriptions. READ MORE
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events
Black Bottom Film Festival presents Philly DA
Apr 19, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In 2017, Philadelphia had one of the highest incarceration rates of any major city in the United States. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events
The Latchkey Kids
Apr 20, 2021 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Our parents are going out of town on Saturday, February 20 and you know what that means: party at The Latchkey Kids’ house at 9! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
“Visioning the Future” Teen Writing Workshop
Apr 22, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join The Warhol and guest artists Ariana Brown and Alan Palaez Lopez in this virtual creative writing workshop where teens get the chance to write the worlds that they want to live in. READ MORE
Online & Virtual Events,
Tours
Lecture: Virgil Cantini’s Public Art in Pittsburgh
Apr 22, 2021 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virgil Cantini was an artist and sculptor best known for creating large works of public art in Pittsburgh in the middle part of the 20th Century. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events
Lucky Draw: Online Improv Encounters
Apr 22, 2021 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents an online version of "Lucky Draw" a show filled with random improv encounters. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events
Nebby Neighbors
Apr 23, 2021 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Get ready to peek over the fence and listen through the hedges, it’s time to join the borough of Nebby Neighbors! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
Virtual Sensory Friendly Workshop: Pop Portraits
Apr 24, 2021 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join The Warhol for a free virtual program designed specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their caregivers READ MORE
Earth Day at the National Aviary
Apr 24, 2021 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Connect with nature in the National Aviary’s expansive habitats and learn how you can be a good steward of our planet. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events
Knights of the Arcade: Online Adventure
Apr 24, 2021 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Knights of the Arcade is a monthly RPG-based improv comedy show. Help Stone Cold the morally bankrupt dwarf, Abbott Costello the kung-fu monk, Jimmy the wormslaying rogue, Liz the sorceress, Fisticuffs the kangaroo fighter (murderer?), and Bardly Cooper the bard as they battle giant sloths, goblins, the evil Shrunta Klops, their own personal demons, and whatever the hell else our demented audience dreams up READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Quantum Theatre's "10 for 21"
Apr 5, 2021 - Apr 26, 2021
Take a spring walk while being inspired and hearing stories from 10 actors in this all-new experiential production. READ MORE
Online & Virtual Events,
Tours
Live Virtual Architecture Tour: Oakland
Apr 27, 2021 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Since 1889, when Mary Croghan Schenley donated 300 acres to the City of Pittsburgh to create a major park in Oakland, the neighborhood has become a great civic, cultural, medical, and educational center READ MORE
Online & Virtual Events
HiringPittsburgh Virtual Hiring Fair
Apr 29, 2021 | 10:00 am - 2:00 am
The HiringPittsburgh Virtual Hiring Fair is open to all job seekers. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events
Jazz on a Summer's Day
Apr 5, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021
Harris Theater @ Home, a virtual cinema with a variety of films showing monthly. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
May 2, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 12, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants
May 16, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies
May 28, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies
May 29, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 am
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies
May 30, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Jun 10, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Indians
Jun 18, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Indians
Jun 19, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Indians
Jun 20, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox
Jun 22, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox
Jun 23, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Jul 3, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Jul 4, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves
Jul 7, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Aug 1, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 12, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 15, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 29, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals
Sep 12, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
Sep 16, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
Oct 3, 2021 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres
Apr 12, 2021 - Apr 14, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music,
Online & Virtual Events
Pre-Professional Dance with Point Park University
Feb 8, 2021 - Apr 17, 2021
The Department of Community and Summer Education at Point Park University offers non-credit, pre-professional dance classes. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Sensory Friendly Days
Apr 18, 2021 - Apr 19, 2021 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Heinz History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum will host its first-ever Sensory Friendly Days, presented by DICK’s Sporting Goods, on Sunday, April 18 and Monday, April 19. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events
Dixie's Happy Hour
Apr 1, 2021 - Apr 24, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Right now, the world needs a drinking buddy, and there’s no one more qualified for the job than Alabama’s favorite daughter, Dixie Longate READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Celebrating Earth Week
Apr 21, 2021 - Apr 25, 2021
Blast off to space for a unique orbital view of our own beautiful blue marble – planet Earth! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events
2021 Oscar Nominated Short Films
Apr 2, 2021 - Apr 25, 2021
Harris Theater @ Home, a virtual cinema with a variety of films showing monthly. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals
Apr 27, 2021 - Apr 28, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Tours
Best of the Burgh Tour
Apr 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021
Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings The Band
Apr 5, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021
Harris Theater @ Home, a virtual cinema with a variety of films showing monthly. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Apr 30, 2021 - May 1, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Online & Virtual Events
Front Row: The PSO Virtual Experience
Dec 18, 2020 - May 11, 2021
Tapestry of Light - A Holiday Celebration Recorded live at Heinz Hall and Manchester Craftsmen's Guild READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants
May 13, 2021 - May 15, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Family,
Festival,
Sports + Recreation
EQT CHILDREN’S THEATER FESTIVAL @ HOME
May 1, 2021 - May 16, 2021
The upcoming EQT Children’s Theater Festival @ Home will run May 1-16, 2021 featuring access to full-length performance streams, workshops with artists, a Frog Stop Scavenger Hunt, and more from local and international artists and organizations. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
May 25, 2021 - May 26, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins
Jun 3, 2021 - Jun 4, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Jun 8, 2021 - Jun 9, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Jul 1, 2021 - Jul 2, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves
Jul 5, 2021 - Jul 6, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets
Jul 16, 2021 - Jul 17, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Jul 27, 2021 - Jul 29, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Jul 30, 2021 - Jul 31, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 10, 2021 - Aug 11, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 13, 2021 - Aug 14, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Aug 23, 2021 - Aug 25, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Aug 26, 2021 - Aug 28, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers
Sep 7, 2021 - Sep 8, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals
Sep 10, 2021 - Sep 11, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
Sep 14, 2021 - Sep 15, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
Sep 28, 2021 - Sep 30, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
Oct 1, 2021 - Oct 2, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Online & Virtual Events
Aviary After School
Apr 8, 2021 - Apr 15, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This unique, weekly, virtual learning program, geared towards ages 6-12, allows young nature lovers to learn about the wonderful world of birds while making supervised personal connections with other kids online. READ MORE
Community,
Shopping
Car Bazaar: Parking Garage Flea Market
Apr 3, 2021 - Apr 24, 2021 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Taking over multiple floors of a parking garage, this socially-distanced market is open to makers, artists, retailers, and sellers offering vintage, second-hand, or recycled items, all selling goods from their car’s “boot” or trunk. Stroll and browse in a festive atmosphere with live music along with hot food and craft cocktails provided by Downtown restaurant partners. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Online & Virtual Events
Pittsburgh Humanities Festival @ Home
Apr 7, 2021 - Apr 28, 2021
Join the conversation this spring, wherever you are, as Pittsburgh Humanities Festival @ Home presented by Citizens Bank hosts “smart talk about stuff that matters. READ MORE
Music,
Online & Virtual Events
The Vinyl Report
Apr 1, 2021 - Apr 29, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Thursday during Jazz Appreciation Month, drummer Thomas Wendt will play and discuss some of his favorite Jazz albums. This READ MORE
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