Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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August
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Reds
Aug 10, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Summer Music Series: The Flow Band- Reggae & Jazz
Aug 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Flow band has been performing for over 25 years throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia providing lively reggae, calypso, reggae, and jazz music to listening audiences. Join us as we sail the three rivers and bring the island vibes with us! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Fleabag (Screening)
Aug 10, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The hilarious, award-winning play that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, was captured live on stage from London’s West End in 2019. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Music
Tom Swoope's Hip-Hop & R&B Bingo
Aug 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This isn’t your grandma’s bingo – it’s a high-energy, unforgettable afternoon blending classic bingo with all your favorite Hip Hop and R&B hits from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Blue-Collar Ancestry: Tracing Your Steelworker Roots
Aug 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Take a deep dive into the lives of your steelworker ancestors. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Form, Abstraction, and Spirituality in Black Art
Aug 13, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moderated by Tacumba Turner, Founder and Artistic Director of The Future is Black, this fishbowl-style conversation will delve into the roles of form, abstraction, and spirituality in Black artistic practices. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Music
Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
Aug 14, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience that celebrates the chart-topping music from Disney’s “Descendants” and “Zombies” movie franchises! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
BNY Lunchtime Concert/Food Truck Days
Aug 14, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Savor the sounds and flavors of the city during BNY's Food Truck Days! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music
Johnny Zoloft + MIRA MIRA + Ron Mist Present: Ombré
Aug 14, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Summer Send-off
Aug 15, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Summer Send-Off is designed with everyone in mind—from little ones to grown-ups!With carnival-style games for all ages, hands-on activities, and delicious bites and treats,there’s something for everyone to enjoy.Whether you're winning prizes, enjoying local food, or just soaking up the last summer vibes,this is an evening to connect, give back, and make memories together. READ MORE
Film & Movies
Legally Blonde (2001)
Aug 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
You’re a “shoe-in” to win this case at The Rangos Giant Cinema. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
School of Drag Showcase
Aug 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support the Warhol's School of Drag students as they express themselves through performance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music,
Nightlife
$14.99 Friday Night Special
Aug 15, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Special is a monthly summer series of lively, community-centered events at Mattress Factory for just $14.99. Museum admission included - what a deal! READ MORE
Entertainment
Sketch Lab Report Vol. 2
Aug 15, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory, Arcade Comedy Theater's Sketch Comedy Lab presents its second Report showcasing laugh-out-loud sketches from the last year. READ MORE
Tours
THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURTHOUSE & CITY-COUNTY BUILDING
Aug 15, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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
Community,
Free event,
PDP Events
The Brave Space: A Place for Bravery In Action
Aug 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the Brave Women Project for an open-house style afternoon as they unveil Downtown's newest addition, The Brave Space! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
EMO Night at Howl at the Moon
Aug 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Get ready to scream your heart out with your favorite sad songs, cheap drinks, and all the feels you forgot you had! Reset your Myspace password and text your top 8 to join us for Howl at the Moon's bi-annual Emo Night! READ MORE
Community,
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes
Girls Running Shit Wellness Festival
Aug 16, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join Girls Running Shit, a local female-led organization, for a variety of wellness workshops and resource in Frankie Pace Park. READ MORE
Community,
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh VegFest
Aug 16, 2025 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pittsburgh VegFest is your go-to summer festival for all things plant-based! READ MORE
Nightlife,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Downtown After Dark
Aug 16, 2025 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Hit the water once the sun sets and take in views of the city from a whole new angle! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
Aug 9, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Based on secret tape recordings and documentary footage shot by Eleanor Coppola at the time, HEARTS OF DARKNESS is a harrowing documentary about a disastrous ordeal that transmuted into one of the greatest films of all time. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family
Kindergarten, Here I Come!
Aug 16, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Children's Museum welcomes the Class of 2038 for its annual kindergarten readiness event. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Riverhounds vs. Charleston
Aug 16, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Riverhounds take on Charleston at Highmark Stadium! READ MORE
Entertainment
Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour
Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Comedy sensation Josh Johnson is bringing his sharp wit and viral storytelling to the Byham Theater for one unforgettable night. READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Gems of Pittsburgh Tour
Aug 16, 2025
Pedal through five distinct North Side neighborhoods on this 3-hour, 9-mile insider’s tour—perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned locals! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
PedalPGH Practice Ride
Aug 17, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
PedalPGH is hosting a 25-mile practice ride for our WMNBikePGH community. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart Skip to get tickets
Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play, bringing a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Tours
Senior Social: Pop Generation
Aug 18, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Senior Social: Pop Generation is a series of events recommended for members ages 65 and over. Join the Andy Warhol Museum's staff throughout the year, for lectures, artmaking activities, and gallery talks that utilize the museum’s one-of-a-kind collection and special exhibitions. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes
Paint & Sip Night
Aug 19, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Get creative in this hands-on, guided painting session while enjoying evening drinks and beautiful outdoor vibes in Mellon Square! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music,
Nightlife
Linkin Park
Aug 19, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join rock band, Linkin Park, on their From Zero World Tour coming to PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Music
John Shannon's Adventure Time
Aug 19, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Catch free live music in the Cultural District with guitarist and composer, John Shannon. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Blue Jays
Aug 20, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Toronto Blue Jays at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Nightlife,
Workshops & Classes
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Aug 21, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. Take an “intermission” from work and join the party. Tour the galleries and chill on the patio…simply BE at AWAACC. 21 and over + City Stylish Attire Cash Bar and Hors D’oeuvres READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
How-To Series: Salsa with Cross Body Dance
Aug 21, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how to dance while getting in a fun, casual workout! Free and open to the public - No partner required! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Nicole Henry
Aug 21, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join acclaimed vocalist Nicole Henry for an evening of music that spans generations and genres! READ MORE
Film & Movies
Miss Congeniality (2000)
Aug 22, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
If you asked us our perfect date… we’d have to say Aug. 22, because it’s not too hot and not too cold – and we’re showing “Miss Congeniality” at 7 p.m. on the largest screen in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Nightlife,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates Fireworks Paddle
Aug 22, 2025 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Watch the postgame fireworks from the water! (Ages 3+) READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Downtown Walking Tour: Wood Street
Aug 22, 2026 - Aug 22, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Tour Pittsburgh's Wall Street! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Hot Dog Accessories
Aug 22, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A comedy show hosted by Improv Troupe "Hot Dog Accessories" Note: Hot dogs may not be included! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The Magic of Motown
Aug 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join this powerful group of vocalists delivering all the hits from: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin etc. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Party at the Pier 2025
Aug 22, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
An unparalleled experience with RiverLife featuring multiple entertainment zones, interactive experiences, and a curated selection of the city’s best bites and beverages. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping
Burgh Bazaar
Aug 23, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SUMMER EDITION: Monthly outdoor market featuring live music, local vendors, and plenty of food and drink to keep the good vibes going. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Free event
Summer Film Screening: Atmospheres + Auras
Aug 23, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy short art film screenings in the Mattress Factory's intimate setting with other film lovers and your favorite theater snacks stocked just for you! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Chris Distefano
Aug 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs with comedy sensation Chris Distefano! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Sarah Hester Ross: Serving Tour
Aug 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Witness internationally touring cabaret artist and viral social media creator, Sarah Hester Ross, on the Pittsburgh stage! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Mostbeautifullest Presents: All Black Everything
Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Inside Out, Carnegie Museum of Art's free summer outdoor event series celebrates Pittsburgh’s rich cultural landscape with performances, live music, art-making, food, and drinks! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Louis C.K.
Aug 23, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join six-time Emmy Award and three-time Grammy Award winner, Louis C.K., as he brings his stand-up act to Heinz Hall! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Outdoor
Summer Music Series: The Key West Express- Jimmy Buffet Tribute
Aug 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The PERFECT Jimmy Buffett tribute band is coming aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet for the ALL-NEW Summer Music Series! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Lucky Draw
Aug 24, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents "Lucky Draw" — an improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn at random! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music,
Outdoor
Rumbón de la Calle
Aug 24, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Enjoy live tunes from locally-based percussionists and drummers, Rumbón de la Calle in Mellon Square. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Rockies
Aug 24, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park! READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH
Aug 24, 2025 | 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Welcoming cyclists of all ages and fitness levels to participate in UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH, Pennsylvania’s largest bike ride. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Beginner River Paddle
Aug 25, 2025
Take in the sights and sounds of the Allegheny while learning the basic of kayaking with Venture outdoors. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Beginner River Paddle
Aug 25, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Take in the sights and sounds of the Allegheny while learning the basic of kayaking with Venture outdoors. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Salsa Nights at the Greer
Aug 27, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join Jeff and Colleen Shirey, founders of Salsa Pittsburgh, as they bring their lively salsa classes and open-floor dancing back to the Greer Cabaret Theater. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Illuminate: ‘All the World’s a Stage’
Aug 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An unforgettable evening of theatrical fashion, where every outfit, every accessory, and every detail serves as a canvas for self-expression! READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
DUG East/Appalachia Meeting Summer 2025
Aug 27, 2025 | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Join industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers at the premier event focused on the heart of the Appalachian Basin, home to the Marcellus and Utica formations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Wine Tasting Cruise & Tour
Aug 28, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sip n Savo the wine's of Italy! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Select Start Improv Show
Aug 29, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Join the Select Start team for a night of fun and fast-paced short-form improv comedy. READ MORE
Community,
Nightlife
The Cure Jam: 90s-00s Throwback Party benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Aug 29, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Epic Throwback Party for a Cause READ MORE
Film & Movies
Barbie (2023)
Aug 29, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
On Fri., Aug. 29, at 7 p.m., join Barbie as she leaves her idyllic world of Barbie Land and travels to the real world, only to experience the highs and lows of human life. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Fridays
Aug 29, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on the final Friday of each month now through October for replays of their archives and new conversations with writers, artists, and thinkers of the African Diaspora. READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Gems of Pittsburgh Tour
Aug 30, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Pedal through five distinct North Side neighborhoods on this 3-hour, 9-mile insider’s tour—perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned locals. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Festival,
Music,
Outdoor
Soul Food Festival
Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Join A Soulful Taste of Pittsburgh for the 6th annual Soul Food Festival, happening August 29–31 in Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
State Farm Women’s College Volleyball Showcase 2025
Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
Defending national champion Penn State, Pitt, TCU and Arizona State will converge for the four-match event that helps kick off the 2025 college volleyball campaign! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Festival,
Music,
Outdoor
Kickoff & Rib Festival
Aug 28, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
Celebrate the return of football season with the 2025 Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival presented by I.C. Light! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
PDP Events
Urban Serenity
Sep 2, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Come as you are. No pretenses, no perfection—just real people showing up for real connection. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
How-To Series: Salsa with Cross Body Dance
Sep 4, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how to dance while getting in a fun, casual workout! Free and open to the public - No partner required! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor
Out of the Darkness Pittsburgh Walk
Sep 6, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Save Lives and Bring HopeMany people’s introduction to AFSP comes through the Out of the Darkness Walks, taking place in cities nationwide. In our Community, Campus and Overnight Walks, those affected by suicide – and those who support them – raise awareness and much-needed funds, strongly sending the message that suicide can be prevented, and that no one is alone. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Convention,
Shopping
Toon Fusion Pittsburgh
Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
ToonFusion is a celebration of all things animation, gaming, and fandom! Join us for a two-day all-ages convention packed with cosplay, voice actor guests, video game tournaments, trading card battles, Itasha car displays, panels, artists, vendors, and more. Whether you're a hardcore anime fan, a gamer, or just looking for a family-friendly weekend of geek culture fun, ToonFusion delivers an unforgettable experience. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event
Free Exhibition Opening: Yasmine El Meleegy
Sep 12, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for the exclusive unveiling of Yasmine El Meleegy's latest solo exhibition at Mattress Factory! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Festival,
Film & Movies
(Re)Launch Day
Sep 13, 2025 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The countdown is on...Kamin Science Center launches soon—And celebrating with a FREE (Re)Launch Day! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor
American Diabetes Association's Step Out Walk
Sep 13, 2025 | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) along with your friends, family, and colleagues as we walk in support of people living with diabetes. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
How-To Series: Salsa with Cross Body Movement
Sep 18, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how to dance while getting in a fun, casual workout! Free and open to the public - No partner required! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music,
Nightlife
$14.99 Friday Night Special
Sep 19, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A monthly summer series of lively, community-centered events at the Mattress Factory for just $14.99. Museum admission included - what a deal! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping
Burgh Bazaar
Sep 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FALL EDITION: Monthly outdoor market featuring live music, local vendors, and plenty of food and drink to keep the good vibes going. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Mellon Square Happy Hour
Sep 24, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on select Wednesdays and Thursdays for elevated happy hours in Mellon Square, featuring live music, crowd-favorite food vendors, and refreshing cocktails from local alcohol vendors! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes
How-To Series: Bloom & Glow
Sep 25, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn how to create beautiful, nature-inspired designs by adding dried flowers to candles READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition
Aug 29, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presenst an exhibition that celebrates the incredible talents of CAPA alumni and faculty for its 45th Anniversary. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event
Kid's Club
Jul 24, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Kids Club programs may include crafts, games, books, technology and more. READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife
Silver Springs - A Fleetwood Mac Experience (21+)
Oct 11, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Tonidale Pub and CE Presents welcome SILVER SPRINGS - A FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Mellon Square Happy Hour
Oct 15, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on select Wednesdays and Thursdays for elevated happy hours in Mellon Square, featuring live music, crowd-favorite food vendors, and refreshing cocktails from local alcohol vendors! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping
Burgh Bazaar
Oct 25, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Fright Up Night at Burgh Bazaar! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Ben Schonberger: Hi-NRG
Jul 25, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for an opening reception on July 25 during our Gallery Crawl. Ben Schonberger is a Pittsburgh-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice examines the complexities of identity, power, and the archive. Through processes of appropriation and recombination, he recontextualizes found imagery to explore the intersection of personal and collective histories. READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
The Global Impact Forum 2025
Nov 3, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025 | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Global Impact Forum (TGIF) is an annual event aimed at fostering economic development, social mobility, and positive impact through education and innovation. READ MORE
Community
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh 5th Annual Equity Awards
Nov 14, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Please mark your calendar for our 5th Annual celebration of local leaders working to advance race and gender equity. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fellow Travelers
Nov 14, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fellow Travelers
Nov 15, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE
Totally 80s
Nov 15, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Tonidale Pub and CE Presents welcome TOTALLY 80s! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fellow Travelers
Nov 16, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE
Music
Gillie Brothers Band
Nov 22, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Tonidale Pub and CE Presents welcome GILLIE BROTHERS BAND! READ MORE
Music,
Nightlife
Fistful of Ballers' Thanksgiving Eve Extravaganza
Nov 26, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
THE TONIDALE PUB & CE PRESENTS WELCOME FISTFUL OF BALLERS' THANKSGIVING EVE EXTRAVAGANZA! READ MORE
Music
The Eldorado Band - Pittsburgh's Premier Rockin' Country Band
Nov 29, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
THE TONIDALE PUB & CE PRESENTS WELCOME THE ELDORADO BAND - PITTSBURGH'S PREMIER ROCKIN' COUNTRY BAND! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?
Aug 2, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City at Arcarde Comedy Theater as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Co-Workers
Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Co-Workers takes you behind the scenes of an everyday office where anything but the usual happens! READ MORE
Tours
Black & Ghost Tour
Apr 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Eternal Beauty
Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This spring, Texture Contemporary Ballet proudly closes its celebratory 15th Anniversary Season with Eternal Beauty. READ MORE
Community,
Convention
Communications Workers of America 2025 Convention
Aug 10, 2025 - Aug 12, 2025
Join this vital opportunity for members to come together, shape the future of the Union, and reaffirm our shared commitment to the rights and well-being of communications workers everywhere. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Music
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
Aug 8, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
In IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY, Berg brings her questing curiosity to Buckley’s personal archives, much of it never seen by the public. READ MORE
Community,
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) 2025
Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Join ASB to celebrate a face-to-face meeting, networking with colleagues from across North America and four days of great scientific exchange in this beautiful meeting place! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
Steel City Spectacular
Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Excalibur Events presents a four-day gaming event at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Blue Jays
Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Toronto Blue Jays at PNC Park! READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Rockies
Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pirates take on the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Convention,
Shopping,
Workshops & Classes
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is the largest internationally traveling oddities event showcasing hand selected vendors, artists and small businesses with all things weird. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025
Step into a world of the strange and unusual at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo, taking place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from August 23-24, 2025 READ MORE
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Savannah Bananas at PNC Park!
Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025
Get ready for an event like no other – where the traditional ballgame is swapped for Banana Ball, a show-stopping and action-packed version of baseball! READ MORE
Lydia Rosenberg: lawn
Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
Explore the most recent work of Pittsburgh based visual artist, Lynda Rosenberg, in a free exhibit at Wood Street Galleries. READ MORE
In This Moment
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
This fall, Texture Contemporary Ballet invites you to step into the present with In This Moment, the second production of our 15th Anniversary Season. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Mar 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore the Burgh in this three hour history and architecture bike ride that will take you through 3 Pittsburgh neighborhoods with an expert local guide! READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bike the Burgh - Beauty of the Burgh Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 | 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! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Market Square,
Outdoor,
Tours
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a walk with a knowledgable local guide to explore Downtown Pittsburgh's architecture, history and culture. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart Skip to get tickets
Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play, bringing a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Summer Hustle: Latin Intensive
Jul 22, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dive into Latin Hustle with a 6-week intensive course designed to build your skills step-by-step—from foundational timing to social-ready moves. READ MORE
Entertainment
5-Minutes or Bust
Jun 26, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Five Minutes or Bust is a consensual comedy show where each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Eyes On the Point Exhibit
May 22, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Explore Pittsburgh’s transformation in the 1950s through the lens of Glenn Davis—an artist and accountant who captured the city’s shift from demolition to modern design. READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Eyes On the Point Exhibit
May 17, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 am
Explore Pittsburgh’s transformation in the 1950s through the lens of Glenn Davis—an artist and accountant who captured the city’s shift from demolition to modern design. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Steel in the City
Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 | 6:00 am - 12:00 am
Learn how to play music together through this free interactive community workshop! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Tours
Comedy Bus
Aug 9, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join the Burgh Bus for these weekly, one-of-a-kind rides hosted by local comedians! READ MORE
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Wind-Down Wednesdays
Jun 11, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wind-down with free weekly programming on Wednesday evenings including a rotating calendar of Bingo, Trivia, Karaoke, and Jam Nights. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Beginner Bachata Bootcamp
Aug 7, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
If you have NEVER danced bachata before, or have very little experience dancing bachata, this is where you start. READ MORE
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Beginner Salsa Bootcamp
Aug 7, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
If you have NEVER danced salsa before, or have very little experience dancing salsa, this is where you start! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Shopping
Farmers Market in PPG Plaza
May 15, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the 21st season of the Farmers Market in Downtown Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Community,
Music,
Nightlife,
Outdoor
Throwback Moonlight Dance Cruise
Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 | 9:30 pm - 12:00 am
Enjoy a Friday Night Party Cruise on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers with the Gateway Clipper! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Let's Speak English
Jul 25, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library Downtown to practice your English-speaking skills! READ MORE
Entertainment
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
You’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may be a Prime Suspect! READ MORE
Free event,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation
Yoga in the Square - PPG Plaza Edition!
May 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Yoga in the Square is back for the 2025 season – in a new location! Relax and unwind in PPG Plaza with our free, weekly yoga classes. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event,
Outdoor,
PDP Events,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
Yoga in the Square – PPG Plaza Edition!
May 11, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Yoga in the Square is back for the 2025 season – in a new location! Relax and unwind in PPG Plaza with our free, weekly yoga classes. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
Skyline Dinner Cruise
Apr 25, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The weekend is the time to relax, unwind, and have fun! Join the Gateway Clipper crew out on the water aboard our Sunset Dinner Cruise. Sailing Friday evenings, this cruise features the fabulous sunset dinner buffet with delicious hometown favorites, music, and the beautiful sunset on the Three Rivers. Bring family, friends, colleagues, or that special someone and just enjoy yourself out on the river this weekend! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Outdoor
BBQ Lock and Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour
Jul 10, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Come aboard a classic Pittsburgh dining and sightseeing cruise that is fun and exciting for the entire family! Enjoy our BBQ Buffet, passage through a Lock and Dam, music, and the beautiful sights of the Three Rivers! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event,
Music,
Outdoor,
PDP Events
Mellon Lunchtime Concerts
May 11, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy live performances all week long with daily lunchtime concerts, Sunday through Saturday. Stop by Tuesday through Thursday to grab a bite from rotating food vendors! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Michael Misko in "I Laugh in the Face of Magic"
Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Prepare to laugh 'til it hurts and question reality in the best way possible—Michael's comedy magic show is anything but ordinary. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Tours
Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise
Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
The only way to see the City of Pittsburgh and truly learn about her past, present and future is aboard one of the Gateway Clipper's Sightseeing Cruises. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Michael Misko in "I Laugh in the Face of Magic"
Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
Prepare to laugh 'til it hurts and question reality in the best way possible—Michael's comedy magic show is anything but ordinary. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Tours
Visit the Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum
Aug 4, 2025 - Nov 24, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Open all year on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month except on Court holidays. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor
Gateway Clipper Fleet Captains Dinner
Jul 26, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour The Gateway Clipper’s Signature Dinner Cruise & Tour READ MORE
Tours
Captain's Dinner Cruise & Tour
May 3, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Looking for a fun and unique evening out in Pittsburgh? Come aboard our Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour for a fabulous dinner, music and dancing and fabulous views of the city skyline! Bring a date, a group of friends, or the whole family and just have fun out on the water in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Tours
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Walk the Burgh for their cocktail tour! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for the whiskey tour where you will discover how whiskey has fueled political, labor and social movements throughout the region. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Sports + Recreation,
Workshops & Classes
COMP/TECH Competition & Technique Training Fall Semester
Aug 3, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Even if you have ZERO interest in competing or performing, this will help take your social dancing to the next level! READ MORE
Tours
Black & Gold Sports History Tour
Apr 13, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The perfect walking tour for sports fans! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Bikes & Brews Tour
Jun 28, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Bike the Burgh tour tour packed with lots of history, facts about beer making, and beer samples from each of the places we stop at READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife,
Tours
Comedy Bus Tour
Jan 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a sightseeing tour like no other! Hop aboard the Burgh Bus where the laughter never stops. Enjoy stunning skyline views and hilarious local comedians! READ MORE
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