Events

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Music,
Outdoor

The Front Bottoms

Sep 24, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Vundabar READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Unyielding Now

Sep 22, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
For this performance of Unyielding Now, Texture will be presenting Timbre, choreographed by Artistic Director Alan Obuzor. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Bluey's Big Play

Sep 23, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
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Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets

Sep 24, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Sep 24, 2023 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
46TH RUNNING OF THE GREAT RACE READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Outdoor

Great Race Weekend

Sep 23, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
One great weekend for one great cause. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Jonas Brothers

Sep 25, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FIVE ALBUMS. ONE NIGHT READ MORE
Music

CANNIBAL CORPSE and MAYHEM 2023 North American Tour

Sep 26, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring Gorguts and Blood Incantation READ MORE
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor

John Shannon Trio

Sep 26, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free live music! READ MORE
Music

The Mars Volta Tour

Sep 27, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Featuring Teri Gender Bender READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Sep 27, 2023
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! READ MORE
Convention

Electric Power Transformation MEGA Symposium

Sep 26, 2023 - Sep 27, 2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 2023 Electric Power Transformation Symposium will provide the latest technical information, solutions, and insights on policy developments; methods for managing compliance; and new technologies and environmental controls. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Stevie Nicks

Sep 27, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Online & Virtual Events,
Tours

Virtual Downtown Tour: Grant Street, 6th to 4th Avenues

Sep 28, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Extending from the Monongahela River to Liberty Avenue, Grant Street is Downtown’s grand civic boulevard, featuring a mix of historic landmarks and modern skyscrapers, a diversity of uses, and a tree-lined median. READ MORE
Music

Sylvan Esso - No Rules Tour with GRRL

Sep 28, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Entertainment,
Nightlife

Eddie Izzard

Sep 28, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Remix: The First 35 Years READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Sabres

Sep 28, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation

Pirates vs. Marlins

Sep 29, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
MLB Network x Pirates Cap & Miller Lite Happy Hour READ MORE
Convention

Eradicate Hate Global Summit

Sep 27, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023
Eradicate Hate Global Summit is the world’s largest anti-hate conference, which brings together leaders and experts from around to globe in a common effort to shape strategies and programs designed to eradicated hate-fueled violence. READ MORE
Free event,
Music

Kenny Pierson at Revel

Sep 29, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events

Lit Fridays

Sep 29, 2023
Lit Fridays is a literary-focused, virtual salon presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, featuring conversations and guest performances on the last Friday of each month. READ MORE
Music

NoCap

Sep 30, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Sports + Recreation

Pirates vs. Marlins

Sep 30, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Zambelli Fireworks Night READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

Nick Offerman: Live!

Sep 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Nick Offerman for a night of deliberative talking, mirth, and music. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Music

September Song Shop Concert - Animated Arias

Sep 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The free, informal Song Shops feature the Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera. READ MORE
Arts + Culture

FPO Speaker Series: A Day in the Life of a Resident Artist

Sep 30, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Good speakers, good company, and interesting, entertaining information. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

New Blood: A Student Showcase

Sep 30, 2023 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
See the future of Pittsburgh comedy READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Farruko

Sep 30, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation

Riverhounds vs Tulsa

Sep 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Home Game READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

The Sounds of NOW: Opening Weekend

Sep 29, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023
New Season. NOW Open. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family

Alba in Conexiones

Sep 6, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
“The magic you are experiencing right now, at this moment, has never happened before and will never be repeated.” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Jerusalem Quartet

Oct 2, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 am
Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents the Jerusalem Quartet, one of the most highly acclaimed string quartets performing today, with playing that “has everything you could possibly wish for” (BBC Music Magazine). The Israeli ensemble has been performing together for 30 years, developing a wide repertoire and stunning depth of expression. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Jane Fonda: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Oct 4, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Academy Award winning actor Jane Fonda kicks off the 2023-2024 Pittsburgh Speakers Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation

Head of the Ohio

Oct 7, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Head of the Ohio Regatta is one of the largest rowing regattas in the United States. READ MORE
Festival

Pittsburgh Fall Wine & Spirits Festival

Oct 19, 2023
Pittsburgh Magazine will once again bring its best-in-class sampling event to the city, attracting an upscale audience eager to keep up with beverage trends and cocktail innovations. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival,
Music

Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival

Oct 21, 2023 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Attend the Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival and indulge in coffee, chocolate and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival

International Day Parade & Festival

Oct 21, 2023
Uplifting all the Nations that call Pittsburgh Home! READ MORE
Community,
Festival,
Free event

Dog Night of Howl-O-Ween

Oct 21, 2023 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Dogs and shopping, the perfect combination. READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation

American Taekwondo Association Fall Nationals 2023

Oct 18, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023
All ages, ranks, and divisions welcome! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Van Jones: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Oct 25, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
CNN Host and President of Magic Labs Media, Van Jones joins the Pittsburgh Speakers Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Himbos - A new play by Brian Pope

Oct 26, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023
A service industry saga that puts the fun in dysfunctional! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music

The Glorious Succession of Frzy

Nov 8, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Nationally-recognized Pittsburgh rapper Harvey “Frzy” Daniels and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will come together on the Heinz Hall stage in downtown Pittsburgh for a one-night-only special concert READ MORE
Music

Kronos Quartet

Nov 13, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Join Chamber Music Pittsburgh for the Kronos Quartet’s 50th anniversary tour, celebrating the ensemble’s contributions to the genre with a dynamic mix of new compositions, signature pieces, and commissioned works. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Adam Kinzinger: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Nov 15, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Adam Kinzinger, Former US Congressman and member of the January 6th Committee, joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

Divinity/Femininity Exhibition

Aug 18, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023
“do we have the right to define the divine?” READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event

Jesse T. Best: Analog Holiday

Aug 18, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Space Gallery Collection READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

One-Log Bridge | A new opera theater work by Yan Pang

Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 8, 2023
One-Log Bridge uses the beauty of the voice to explore immigration, race, and resilience. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music

Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams & Friends: A Celebration

Dec 12, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrating her 60th birthday, Anne-Sophie Mutter has chosen Pittsburgh for her one-night-only concert! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Maria Yovanovitch: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Jan 24, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Teaira Whitehead | A play by Melannie Taylor

Feb 15, 2024 - Feb 16, 2024
A powerful exploration of relationships, crime, and racial injustice. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Laurie Santos: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Feb 28, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Yale Professor and host of the Happiness Lab Podcast, Laurie Santos, joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Michael Beschloss: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Mar 20, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Alice in Underland | Dance Theater by Kontara Morphis

Mar 21, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024
A journey of self-realization, visibility, and discovery seen through the lens of the African Diaspora. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Céline Cousteau: Pittsburgh Speakers Series

Apr 10, 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Explorer and filmmaker Céline Cousteau joins the Pittsburgh Speaker Series at Heinz Hall. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment

Apis | A multi-disciplinary experience by Lindsay Goranson

Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 19, 2024
A mind-bending performance that is equal parts science, cinema and theater, starring the last creature on earth. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions

May 12, 2023 - Sep 25, 2023
The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions highlights the Velvet Underground and the music from their first recording sessions in April 1966 at Scepter Studios in New York City. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A history tour with a spooky twist, enjoy Pittsburgh's downtown during the quiet evening hours! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Tours

Walk the Burgh Tours

Jul 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A 2-mile, 2 hour walking tour that showcases the very Best of the Burgh! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife

Comedy Bus Tour

Sep 22, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pittsburgh's most unique experience on wheels! READ MORE
Free event,
Market Square,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes

Yoga in the Square

May 16, 2023 - Oct 10, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music

Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For

Sep 19, 2023 - Oct 11, 2023
Featuring a stunning score, Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For brings to life the remarkable true story of one of the greatest composers of all time. READ MORE
Market Square,
Shopping

Market Square Farmers Market

May 11, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The 19th 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
Entertainment,
Family

Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart

Sep 3, 2023 - Nov 24, 2023
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play designed exclusively for Liberty Magic READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes

CrossBody Dance & Movement: Latin Thursdays

Jun 1, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, & Zouk! Every Thursday is a dance party with CrossBody Dance. READ MORE

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