Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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August
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
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers vs. Duquesne Dukes
Aug 30, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Watch the Pitt Panthers and the Duquesne Dukes meet on the football field for the first time in 86 years! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade
Aug 30, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. 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
Arts + Culture
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit Closing Date
Aug 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Say goodbye to I AM WILD before it leaves on August 31! 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,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers Run Walk
Sep 1, 2025 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get up & get active with the Steelers on Labor Day for their annual Steelers Run Walk fundraiser! 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,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
“Fedeltà: Soldati. Prigionieri.”?Film Screening
Sep 3, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Italian American Program for a free film screening, which chronicles the experiences of Italian Prisoners of War (POWs), mostly captured in North Africa and Sicily, during World War II. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Men I Trust: Equus Tour 2025
Sep 3, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Canadian indie trio delivers an intimate yet electrifying musical experience as they bring their Equus North American Tour to 20+ North American cities! 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
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours
Walking Tour: Downtown's Best
Sep 4, 2025 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Discover Pittsburgh’s story through its stunning buildings, from historic landmarks to modern marvels, on this guided walking tour. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Hidden History Trivia
Sep 4, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
It’s a trivia night in Pittsburgh! Step right up and test your knowledge of weird, wild, and wonderful stories inspired by Pittsburgh’s past. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Ethel Cain: The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour
Sep 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American singer-songwriter and record producer, Ethel Cain, is bringing her fourth concert tour to Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Free event
Can I Kick It?
Sep 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
An outdoor movie experience featuring where action films and martial arts flicks are scored live (scene-by-scene) READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Free event,
PDP Events
Can I Kick It?
Sep 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
An outdoor movie experience featuring where action films and martial arts flicks are scored live (scene-by-scene) READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music
Women Who Rock Benefit Concert (Starring Jessica Simpson)
Sep 5, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
All proceeds support lifesaving research and patient care initiatives at Magee-Womens Research Institute and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The I.C.E. Melter Legal Defense Fundraiser
Sep 5, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A comedy show to raise money for families affected by ICE raids in the Pittsburgh area. 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,
Entertainment
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
Sep 6, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gala & Icon Awards
Sep 6, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust invites you to join their annual Gala, honoring three individuals whose dedication has shaped our region's arts and culture. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Steel City Spooky Market
Sep 6, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Steel City Spooky Market awaits with thrills, chills, and eerie delights... READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Incubator Productions presents The Mobile Cartoon Museum
Sep 6, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Immersive self-paced learning space with original art, lesson books, cartooning artifacts and materials, and on-site guidance at the Carnegie Library Downtown READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers vs. Central Michigan Chippewas
Sep 6, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Watch the Pitt Panthers take on the Central Michigan Chippewas at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event
Kalimbrrd Sonic Workshop
Sep 6, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In this immersive experience, artist Petra Floyd remixes sound and sculpture, blending ambient textures with amplified toys, makeshift instruments, and your own hands-on play 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
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Brewers
Sep 7, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park! READ MORE
Family,
Music,
Outdoor,
Tours
3 Rivers Jazz Luncheon Cruise & Tour
Sep 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Let the PENNA PLAYERS serenade you with their live jazz band about the Gateway Clipper on this all new cruise, fun for all ages! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Workshops & Classes
The Freedom Debates
Sep 10, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch a live debate between experts, tackling the question—Is designing babies unethical–or a moral imperative? READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Creative Conversations: A Beautiful Noise
Sep 10, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Trust Arts Education for a pre-show chat on Wednesday nights with members from the company to learn insights into the show you can’t find in your playbill! 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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Chris D'Elia: Straight Outta The Multiverse
Sep 12, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Chris D'Elia has become one of the most in-demand performers in comedy and now on his way to Pittsburgh for one-night-only! (18+) READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music
DreamFest Day 1: GALA
Sep 12, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A two-day celebration of science, culture, and community hosted be The Citizen Science Lab! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Eric Church: Free the Machine Tour
Sep 12, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Eric Church is kicking off his "Free the Machine" Arena Tour in Pittsburgh, with special guest Elle King! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Outdoor
2025 Pittsburgh Recovery Walk
Sep 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Recovery Walk is an annual event celebrating the many roads to recovery from addiction and all those who travel them. 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
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Louisville City FC
Sep 13, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will take on 1st place Louisville City at Highmark Stadium! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks
Sep 14, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Seattle Seahawks, in their first home game of the 2025 NFL season at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music,
Nightlife
An Evening with David Byrne: Who is the Sky Tour
Sep 16, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join American musician, writer, filmmaker, and visual artist, Don Byrne for his brand new tour! READ MORE
Community,
Convention
Eradicate Hate 2025
Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 17, 2025
Eradicate Hate Global Summit is the world’s largest anti-hate conference, which brings together leaders and experts in a common effort to eradicate hate-fueled violence! READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cubs
Sep 17, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! 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,
Entertainment
Nate Jackson: BIG DOG
Sep 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Known for his viral content and electric stage presence, Nate Jackson is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy and currently selling out theaters across the U.S. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Smithsonian Lecture Series: Saving Lives, Saving History
Sep 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Explore how medical history intersects with everyday life with the Smithsonian. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour
Sep 18, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dream Theater is bringing their GRAMMY®-winning talent to Pittsburgh to celebrate their latest chart-topping release on the Parasomnia 2025 tour! 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
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation,
Tours
Downtown Walking Tour: PENN-LIBERTY HISTORIC DISTRICT
Sep 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the City of Pittsburgh for a Downtown Walking Tour, featuring the Penn-Liberty Historic District READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
The Matrix (1999)
Sep 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Enter the matrix like you never have before and re-experience this science fiction classic in The Rangos Giant Cinema! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
The Moon Show
Sep 19, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join a late-night-style comedy show hosted by Abby Evan, featuring a rotating line-up of female, femme presenting, LGBTQ performers of stand-up, drag, music, twerking, and everything else in between READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Taste of Jazz Party
Sep 19, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Purchase tickets for a fantastic fusion of music, visual art, and tasty bites at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. READ MORE
Entertainment
The Moon Show
Sep 19, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A comedy variety show for a good cause! All proceeds go to The Trevor Project for Suicide Prevention Month. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Compagnie Hervé KOUBI
Sep 20, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Reigning from France, Algeria, and beyond, Compagnie Hervé KOUBI combines traditional dance and fighting styles for powerful imagery inspired choreography. 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
Arts + Culture,
Music,
Nightlife
Opening Night Gala with Yuja Wang
Sep 20, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Manfred Honeck as he leads your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in a one-night-only sparkling experience featuring pianist Yuja Wang! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Steel City Spooky Market
Sep 20, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Steel City Spooky Market awaits with thrills, chills, and eerie delights... READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Basement Yard
Sep 20, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Basement Yard boys are hitting the road and bringing their hilarious hit podcast to the Benedum Center! READ MORE
Family,
Workshops & Classes
Super Science
Sep 20, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
A read aloud is paired with hands-on, high quality STEM activities promoting scientific inquiry and wonder about science for K-5! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Adam Sandler: You're My Best Friends
Sep 20, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Adam Sandler is hitting the road again for a jaunt across North America, bringing his newest comedy tour to 30+ cities in U.S. and Canada! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Sep 20, 2025 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Get life saving training from Household HQ! READ MORE
Entertainment
Fresh from the Quipperies: The Miller & Duvall Sketch Show
Sep 20, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A brand new sketch show produced by Kate Miller and Chris Duvall READ MORE
Community,
Tours
Birthday Celebration and Church Tour: Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church
Sep 21, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In celebration of the Kosciuszko Foundation's 100th Birthday, join Father Nick Vaskov for a special tour of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, featuring hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music & raffles. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Athletics
Sep 21, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Sacramento Athletics at PNC Park! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Festival,
Music,
Tours
The Jazz Train
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025 | 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Travel in style to the 15th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Book now to join pianist and travel host Orrin Evans on the third annual Jazz Train™, departing for Pittsburgh on September 18 and returning on September 22! 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,
Music
Lucy Dacus: Forever is a Feeling Tour
Sep 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Three-time GRAMMY® award winner Lucy Dacus is a musician, performer, storyteller, and widely regarded as “one of the best songwriters of her generation” (Rolling Stone). 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,
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
Arts + Culture,
Tours
Walking Tour: HISTORIC ALCOA BUILDING
Sep 26, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Alcoa building has been an extraordinary presence on Downtown’s landscape ever since rising from its site, between 1961 and 1963, as the world's first building clad in aluminum. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Alien (1979)
Sep 26, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This iconic sci-fi classic is coming to The Rangos Giant Cinema! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Market Square
Hear the Hope 2025
Sep 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An Art Auction Benefit Celebrating the Hearing Center READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Music,
Nightlife,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Las Vegas Lights
Sep 27, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Ehrlich Brothers: Diamonds
Sep 27, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
RECORD-BREAKING MAGICIANS - THE EHRLICH BROTHERS - EMBARK ON THEIR FIRST-EVER US TOUR READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Dog Man: The Musical
Sep 27, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
A hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man who, with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers vs. Louisville Cardinals
Sep 27, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Watch the Pitt Panthers take on the Louisville Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade
Sep 27, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Riverhounds vs. Las Vegas
Sep 27, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Riverhounds take on the Las Vegas Lights at Highmark Stadium! READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
2025 Dollar Bank Junior Great Race
Sep 27, 2025 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bring your little ones to Point State Park for their chance in the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race before the Dollar Bank 5k & 10k the next day! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Music
Rising Stars Concert
Sep 28, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pittsburgh Opera invites all to join their Annual Rising Stars Concerts, at no charge, and meet the incoming Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists! READ MORE
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
2025 Pittsburgh Great Race (5k-10k)
Sep 28, 2025 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the rest of the Pittsburgh community for one GREAT weekend with the whole family! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Sound Series: Hand Habits w/ Fashion Club
Sep 30, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Warhol Theater welcomes Hand Habits, the songwriting outlet of guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Meg Duffy READ MORE
Convention,
PDP Events,
Workshops & Classes
STEM Connect 2025
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
STEM Connect (Oct 1 - Oct 4) is a major convention bringing together students and professionals in STEM, partnered with a STEM Career Fair. Meet recruiters, explore amazing opportunities, and be a part of a vibrant STEM community! 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
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns
Oct 12, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium! 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,
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Knights of the Arcade
Oct 25, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A comedy quest awaits! Knights of the Arcade is an award-winning comedy show that takes audiences on a wild, madcap adventure every month. READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers
Oct 26, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Festival
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Pittsburgh
Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 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
Entertainment,
Music
The Crane Wives at Stage AE
Nov 8, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fall Tour 2025: THE CRANE WIVES with Spencer LaJoye 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
Entertainment
Beta Stage
Aug 30, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Support emerging talent and join us for Beta Stage, a monthly showcase of fresh comedy! 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
Stand-Up Laboratory
Sep 4, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. 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,
Community,
Free event
Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition
Aug 29, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presenst an exhibition that celebrates the incredible talents of CAPA alumni and faculty for its 45th Anniversary. READ MORE
Entertainment
Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother
Sep 13, 2025 - Feb 14, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A comedy variety show featuring improv, characters, games, and more! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Under The Radar
Sep 20, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh's vibrant improv scene! 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
Entertainment,
Family
Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 13, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! 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
Community,
Entertainment,
Festival,
Sports + Recreation
Kickoff & Rib Festival
Aug 28, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
Annual Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival celebrates the kickoff of the region's favorite tradition–FOOTBALL SEASON! READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Dodgers
Sep 2, 2025 - Sep 4, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the LA Dodgers at PNC Park READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Highest to Lowest
Aug 22, 2025 - Sep 4, 2025
Spike Lee’s reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller HIGH AND LOW (1963), now playing at the Harris Theater. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
ReelAbilities Film Festival
Sep 4, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025
ReelAbilities presents award-winning films by and about people living with disabilities. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Brewers
Sep 5, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Pretty Princess Parties Fairytale Ball Pittsburgh 2025
Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Step into a world of enchantment at the Fairytale Ball in Pittsburgh, the most magical event of the year! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
2025 ToonFusion Pittsburgh
Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Cartoon, Anime, and Video Game fans alik— you don’t want to miss this year’s edition of ToonFusion in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Family,
Film & Movies
Boys Go To Jupiter
Sep 5, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025
Watch this 2024 animated film directed by Julian Glander at the Harris Theater. 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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Beautiful Noise
Sep 9, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
The uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Joe Hisaishi Conducts the PSO
Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
Globally renowned award-winning composer, musical director, conductor and pianist,?Joe Hisaishi, makes his long-awaited debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Cubs
Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 16, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! READ MORE
Family,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pirates vs. Athletics
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Sacramento Athletics at PNC Park, all weekend long! 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,
Entertainment
In This Moment
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
Temporary Ballet Company presents the second production of their 15th season at the New Hazelett Theater! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Convention
Pittsburgh Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
Bringing together Pokémon enthusiasts from all over the region to compete, trade, and celebrate their shared passion for Pokémon. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Festival,
Free event,
Music
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival’s Saturday and Sunday outdoor concerts are FREE and take place on Liberty Ave. Tickets are required for all other events, including the Jazz Train, George Benson Tribute Concert, and Taste of Jazz. VIP passes and bundle packages are available. READ MORE
Community,
Convention
TrueSense Marketing Homecoming 2025
Sep 23, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
Aims to empower organizations by delivering unparalleled expertise and innovative strategies in fundraising through the Full-Circle Fundraising framework. READ MORE
Community,
Convention
Pennsylvania Latino Convention 2025
Sep 25, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
The premier convention covering all aspects of Latino life, community, policy and agenda for leaders, professionals, advocates and allies! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Holidays,
Outdoor
Haunted Three Rivers Cruise
Sep 26, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Prepare for a night of chills, thrills, and unforgettable scares aboard the Gateway Clipper! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
At the Illusionist's Table
Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Don’t miss your chance to be amongst the first Pittsburgh audiences to experience this unforgettable immersive experience. 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
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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Hot Spot: House Team Night
Sep 4, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Dvo?ák's Eighth
Sep 26, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
Violinist Alexi Kenney takes on a concerto known for its beauty and emotional depth, followed by Dvo?ák’s Symphony No. 8. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet
Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
Shakespeare’s greatest work gets the full boozy treatment as the Greer Cabaret Theater proudly presents Shit-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet. 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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Shopping
Steel City Spooky Market
Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Steel City Spooky Market awaits with thrills, chills, and eerie delights... READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family,
Festival,
Free event,
Outdoor
Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall Fest
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The second annual Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall Fest features entertainment for everyone! Enjoy food & drinks, games, local vendors, arts & crafts and rolling performances of Boo's Halloween House Party!Fall Fest activities can be found all throughout the Playhouse and out on Forbes Avenue – it's a Downtown fall party like no other! Fall Fest is free to enter, and tickets for Boo's Halloween House Party will be on sale soon. Make sure to enjoy Fall Fest before or after the show! 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
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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Got Rights?
Aug 21, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? - a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! 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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