Events
Events
See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.
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October
Nightlife
It's October Family Night w/ Coco the Clown!
Oct 14, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kids Eat FREE*! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Il Divo By Candlelight
Oct 14, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
For over 20 years, Il Divo has embodied the power of music, brotherhood, and artistic evolution. Since their debut in 2004, the iconic quartet, formed today with —Urs Bühler (tenor, Switzerland), Sébastien Izambard (tenor, France), David Miller (tenor, USA), and Steven LaBrie (baritone, USA)—have redefined classical crossover, captivating audiences worldwide with their breathtaking vocals and electrifying performances. 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,
Free event
Global Black Identity & Artistic Expression
Oct 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moderated by Quincy Swatson, Founder and Owner of the Kofi Collection, Global Black Identity and Artistic Expression invites artists Malayah Reynolds, Charles Lyons, Tamara Howard, and Amani Davis to reflect on Blackness as a global experience. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Music
Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise
Oct 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Enjoy an Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise on the Three Rivers in Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Tate McRae: Miss Possessive Tour
Oct 15, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Catch Tate McRae as she makes her way around the globe in her first-ever arena tour! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Off the Record XXV: Burgh to the Future!
Oct 16, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Musical satire for a good cause is back in action for YEAR 25, traveling tog reat moments of Pittsburgh's past and hopeful future! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment
Hidden History Trivia Night
Oct 16, 2025
It’s a dark and stormy trivia night in Pittsburgh…with a spooky twist! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Music
Processions, Parties & Parades: Closing Celebration
Oct 16, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Closing Celebration Processions, Parties & Parades, an exhibit capturing the powerful presence of people who bring neighborhoods to life through movement, memory, and meaning-making! READ MORE
Entertainment
Duo Two Ways
Oct 17, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Sound Series: Brian Dunne with special guest Dead Gowns
Oct 17, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Songwriter and guitarist Brian Dunne takes the stage for an intimate solo performance, featuring music from his acclaimed 2023 album Loser On The Ropes. READ MORE
Entertainment
Night of the Moth Man
Oct 17, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Inspired by Eamon McNamee’s Night of the Moth Man, this Pittsburgh-born tabletop RPG becomes a live, D&D-style comedy adventure, with new thrills each night (or the full saga across all three). READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment
Unique: An Improv Show About Disabilities & Mental Health
Oct 17, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Disabilities Awareness Month with UNIQUE! READ MORE
Convention
Clean Currents 2025
Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
Clean Currents 2025, hosted by the National Hydropower Association, brings together industry leaders, innovators, and advocates to advance the future of clean, renewable hydropower and marine energy. The conference will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, featuring networking opportunities, educational sessions, and off-site events — including a special evening at Acrisure Stadium on Wednesday, October 15. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Sidra Bell
Oct 17, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Sidra Bell Dance New York, where innovation meets emotional depth in a mesmerizing evening of contemporary dance. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Red Bull Turn It Up: Pittsburgh
Oct 17, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
One Theme. One Mix. Who's got the crowd? You Decide! The audience votes for the best mix, battle after battle! READ MORE
Entertainment
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Oct 18, 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
Entertainment,
Family
Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
Oct 18, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Cody Johnson: Leather Deluxe Tour
Oct 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
2024 CMA Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Cody Johnson is coming to the burgh with his Leather Deluxe Tour! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The Magic of Motown
Oct 19, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Magic of Motown is a group of powerful vocalists backed by a band delivering all the hits from: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin etc. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Noises Off
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
THE FUNNIEST PLAY OF ALL TIME? YES. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
Sibelius' Finlandia
Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
Sibelius’s Sixth evokes the quiet beauty of nature, paired with Stravinsky’s vibrant Violin Concerto performed by the brilliant Leila Josefowicz. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Mumford & Sons
Oct 19, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Grammy Award-winning British folk rockers Mumford & Sons are embarking on a 2025 North American tour and heading to Pittsburgh! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Free event,
Music
Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio
Oct 21, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Marel Hidalgo is a seventeen-year old guitarist who formed his first band by age six! Now, he is active in jazz clubs, venues, and festivals all over the East Coast and overseas. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs Canucks
Oct 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Entertainment
One Bite One Day: Pittsburgh's Premier Foodie Event
Oct 23, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
One Bite One Day returns Oct. 23 at the Pittsburgh Opera. Enjoy food, cocktails, entertainment, and a silent auction while supporting families facing advanced-stage cancer. READ MORE
Community
PGH2050 Public Workshop
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This is a public workshop for residents to get involved with the PGH2050 Comprehensive Plan. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The 4th Witch
Sep 25, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cinema’s The 4th Witch is told through shadow puppetry, actors in silhouette and live music (without dialogue or narration). This feature-length work inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, depicts the story of a young girl, orphaned from war, who becomes apprenticed to three witches. 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
Community,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Pitt Panthers vs. NC State Wolfpack
Oct 25, 2025
Watch the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the NC State Wolfpacks at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Community,
Family
MessFest: Halloween Edition
Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get ready for a frightfully fun day of messy science at the Science Center’s annual celebration! READ MORE
Community,
Convention
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh 2025
Oct 24, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
The signature program of A Call to Care, Inc., Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is a free, two-day dental, vision and hearing clinic that serves patients in need. ALL services are provided FREE of charge by local clinical professionals, and there are no eligibility or insurance requirements. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
Boo N Brew Halloween Dance Cruise
Oct 25, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Boo N Brew Dance Cruise & Tour – Come On Down To Pittsburgh’s Craziest Halloween Party! READ MORE
Convention
ATA Fall Nationals 2025
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) is excited be in Pittsburgh for the 2025 Fall Nationals, Oct. 22-25 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. READ MORE
Community,
Festival,
Free event,
Holidays,
Music,
Nightlife,
Shopping
Ghouls Night at the Women Who Rock Shop at SouthSide Works
Oct 25, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready for a spooktacular night of shopping, pink pumpkins, flash tattoos, and Halloween fun at the Women Who Rock Shop happening alongside the Neighborhood Flea Night Market during the Great Pink Pumpkin Patch! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets
Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Riverhounds vs. Phoenix
Oct 25, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Riverhounds take on the Phoenix Rising Club at Highmark Stadium! READ MORE
Festival
Kids Eat Free & Halloween Safety Day w/ UPMC Burn Center
Oct 26, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
w/ CoCo The Clown & Giveaways 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
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers
Oct 26, 2025 | 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take of the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Music
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Tim Burton’s holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to life on the big screen with live music from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event
Haunted History Center Halloween
Oct 26, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Step inside the History Center for a spooktacular day of tricks, treats, and ghoulishly grand fun! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
“Hurdle-isms” Book Talk with Clint Hurdle
Oct 26, 2025
Join former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle for the launch of his book, “Hurdle-isms.” READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Steel City Horror Show
Oct 26, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
What is this month's mystery movie? Enjoy in-theater scares and pre-show surprises plus a scintillating special guest! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Sports + Recreation
Penguins vs. Blues
Oct 27, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the St. Louis Blues at PPG Paints Arena! READ MORE
Arts + Culture
Plant Nite: Pick Your Own Planter!
Oct 27, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Aslin Beer Co in the Strip District for an evening of creativity and fun with Plant Nite featuring Katie Casey! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Music
The Life & Music of George Michael
Oct 28, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
National sensation The Life and Music of George Michael returns to rock the Byham stage this October! For one night only, witness the incredible journey of pop star George Michael with this dynamo production promising unforgettable concert experiences and the electric fan connection that made Michael a legend. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Jon Batiste
Oct 28, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Multi-GRAMMY and Academy Award winner, Jon Batiste brings his Big Money Tour to Heinz Hall as part of his highly anticipated, second-ever headlining run! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community
Ofrenda Networking Happy Hour
Oct 29, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 am
Join the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to network and celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Ofrenda Happy Hour hosted in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Free event,
Music
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Oct 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Family
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart
Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
Forget everything you know about magicians pulling rabbits out of top hats. Mr. Messado brings a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music,
Nightlife
105.9 The X's Halloween Cruise
Oct 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
The Spirit summons you to join us for The X’s Halloween Cruise! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies,
Music
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) with Live Score
Oct 30, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
For this special screening, local composer and performer Tom Roberts will perform live with his own original score for the film. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment,
Online & Virtual Events
Lit Fridays
Oct 31, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for Lit Friday, a virtual program streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Hosted and produced by Literary Curator, poet, and art writer Jessica Lanay, the series highlights dynamic voices in literature and the arts READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Laser Family Halloween
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Beware, viewers, you’re in for a ghoulish good time with the whole family! READ MORE
Convention
Build on 2025
Oct 30, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
The Builders Guild of Western Pennsylvania is a unique labor/management initiative of the building and construction trade unions of Western PA and local professional contractor associations. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Outdoor,
Tours
Downtown Walking Tour: Grant Street
Oct 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tour Grant Street, Downtown’s great civic thoroughfare, bringing to life Pittsburgh’s history through the street’s stellar architectural mix! READ MORE
Holidays,
Music
Haunted Fest Pittsburgh feat. Levity and Daily Bread
Oct 31, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Breakaway Music Festival is presenting the ultimate Halloween event at StageAE with headliners Levity and Daily Bread! 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
Holidays,
Nightlife
Dia de los Muertos
Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Dia de los Muertos Halloween Party–Come in costume for a night of fun at the Rebel RoomZ! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Music
Candlelight Crescendo
Nov 1, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This high-energy performance blends beloved rock classics with original compositions, showcasing the band’s enigmatic style and dynamic string-driven sound. A unique, intimate experience where candlelight meets rock—don’t miss it! READ MORE
Community,
Film & Movies
Coco (2017)
Nov 1, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A special screening of the award-winning Pixar/Disney animated film COCO. Kids 12 and under are admitted free of charge! 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
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Music
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
"What's Up, Doc?" Bugs Bunny turns 85 in grand, symphonic style! 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
Milk Bank & Cookies
Nov 6, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank for the Mother of All Cookies Tables as regional bakeries compete for the title of Best in Pittsburgh. READ MORE
Festival
Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival
Nov 7, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Savor the season’s best at this premier tasting event! 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
2025 Annual Dinner: Japan-America Society of PA
Nov 11, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join an evening of networking with colleagues that have an interest in business, culture, and life in Japan! 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,
Community
Pointe in Time
Nov 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The evening includes a multi-course dining experience for guests as they enjoy exclusive performances by PBT company artists and PBT School students. A silent and live auction, pointe shoe raffle, Community Youth Scholarship appeal and dancing to a live band are all a part of the night’s festivities.We invite you to gather family, friends, colleagues and clients, and join us for an unforgettable night celebrating PBT’s world-class art and life-changing programs. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fellow Travelers
Nov 16, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Red Scare, tinted lavender. READ MORE
Community
Cancer Bridges' 2025 Light Up Gala
Nov 21, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Cancer Bridges at The Westin Pittsburgh for their 2025 Light Up Gala! 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
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music,
Nightlife
Con Alma Late Happy Hour
Sep 12, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. 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
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
A joyful and wild ride through the tale of the cultural juggernaut that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show–from its humble origins as a London fringe theater play to its meteoric rise, fall, and resurrection! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Orwell: 2+2=5
Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Directed by Raoul Peck, this 2025 film centers dystopian writer George Orwell, exploring a wide range of his works and experiences. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies
Orwell: 2+2=5
Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
Directed by Raoul Peck, this 2025 film centers dystopian writer George Orwell, exploring a wide range of his works and experiences. READ MORE
Convention,
Workshops & Classes
2025 Clean Currents Annual Tradeshow
Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
Clean Currents stands as the foremost national waterpower tradeshow and conference, uniting professionals across diverse sectors such as conventional hydropower, pumped storage, small hydro, and marine energy. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Sibelius' Finlandia
Oct 17, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
You’ll get chills from the opening of Sibelius’s Finlandia, a powerful piece born from a call for national identity and independence from Russia. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Music
Sibelius' Finlandia
Oct 17, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
You’ll get chills from the opening of Sibelius’s Finlandia, a powerful piece born from a call for national identity and independence from Russia. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Music
Sabrina Carpenter: Short & Sweet Tour
Oct 23, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Catch Sabrina Carpenter in her first-ever arena tour and viral stage production, the Short & Sweet Tour! READ MORE
Convention,
Sports + Recreation
2025 ATA Fall Nationals Tournament
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Athletes will compete through the ATA Fall National 2025–ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RANKS, AND DIVISIONS ARE WELCOME! READ MORE
Entertainment,
Film & Movies
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Catch an exclusive showing of the 1993 classic, only at Heinz Hall for 2-days! READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Boo's Halloween House Party
Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Conceived by Point Park University alumnus Ahmad Simmons, and written by Simmons and Lazlo Graves, boo-gie down to Halloween-themed musical hits and an eerie-sistible cast! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Fall Repertory Concert
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Witness the dances of tomorrow onstage today, showcasing the depth and breadth of talent within the Conservatory Dance program! READ MORE
Music
Small Change Makes A Big Impact!
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Benefitting The UPMC Mercy Burn Center READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh
Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh adds a playful Halloween twist! From Oct 27–31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating as kids collect treats while exploring spooky, mind-bending exhibits. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Holidays
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Oct 23, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
Enjoy eight days of community events in the Cultural District, celebrating Día de los Muertos! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Film & Movies,
Music
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025
Bugs Bunny turns 85 in grand, symphonic style! Sixteen beloved, classic Looney Tunes are projected on the big screen, while the PSO plays their iconic, classically-infused original scores live! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Oct 14, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
Get ready for a wild ride through sci-fi, seduction, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion as this spooky season classic returns to the stage! 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
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
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
Lysistrata: A Woman's Translation
Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
With daring humor, Aristophanes’ classic comedy follows the fearless Lysistrata as she leads a Greek rebellion like no other! 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
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Haunted Three Rivers Cruise
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Gateway Clipper for a Haunted River Cruise on the Three Rivers! 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
Festival,
Holidays
Halloween Bar Crawls 2025
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Pittsburgh's premier Halloween Bar Crawl & After Party, hosted by the Downtown Crawlers! 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,
Nightlife
The Nightmare Bar - Pittsburgh
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Step into the shadows, sip on something sinister, and let the night unfold in ways both thrilling and unexpected READ MORE
Entertainment,
Nightlife
Night of The Moth Man
Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A Special Halloween Series starring Regina Connolly, Paul Fields, Tal Kroser, Kendall White, and John Feightner as the Game Master! 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
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
We Learn: Basic Japanese Language and Culture
Oct 3, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enjoy learning the basics of the Japanese language and culture from a certified, native Japanese instructor. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Entertainment
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Nov 8, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 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,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Fourth River Public Music Industry Seminars
Oct 11, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Every Saturday through November, join a free workshop of rotating topics taught by relevant music industry professionals sharing skills and tips! 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
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Con Alma Early Happy Hour
Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Cona Alma Early Happy Hour
Sep 14, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Con Alma Late Happy Hour
Sep 16, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE
Entertainment,
Market Square,
Music
Con Alma Early Happy Hour
Sep 16, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. 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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