Events

Come paint, socialize and sip cocktails at venues around Pittsburgh with Colors & Bottles!! We are a modernized painting class bringing fun to all ages and skill levels!!

We are a modernized painting class for all skill levels. We hold painting classes at local venues around Pittsburgh. Our goal is to promote local artists, local businesses and get people out socializing. Come learn to paint by one of Pittsburgh's local artists

Now playing on Pittsburgh's biggest screen!Experience the gripping story of the Hubble Space Telescope at Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Omnimax Theater. Journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this film will offer an inspiring and unique look into Hubble's legacy and highlight its p... More Details

For over 125 years, Jones and Laughlin Steel was the symbol of industrialized Pittsburgh. Dominating the landscape of the city, physically and emotionally, “J&L” was the essence of the region. Its history spans the years from the development and expansion of iron-making in the 1850s, through the boom of 20th century and finally to the decline of the industry in the 1980s. The mill lived at the heart of region’s blue collar persona: strong, determined, persistent in presence... More Details

Every show is unique! Live shows dazzle audiences with brilliant colors and rockin' music in the Buhl Digital Dome. Based on audience requests, our laserists choreograph sight-and-sound spectacles of full-dome proportions! Shows and schedules change quarterly. For schedule details and complete show listings, visit our website or call (412) 237-3400 for more information.

NEW ACTION EVOLUTION Pittsburgh, PA- November 2012. Superheroes have entered into a new realm of sophistication as it enters the art world not as a comic or cartoon, but as a impressionistic representation of a epic proportions. Beginning on November 21st, the Toonseum will host David Leblanc's first solo exhibition “New Action Evolution”t. Pittsburgh has always been one step ahead in the world of Pop culture with local influences such as Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, so bringing ano... More Details

SpacePlace will fill the space vertically with full-body Zero-G experiences, full-scale International Space Station module mock-ups, and interactive exhibits relating to the basic sciences and technological advances in space exploration.

Now playing on Pittsburgh's biggest screen!Explore the top of the world at Carnegie Science Center's Rangos Omnimax Theater and experience the ultimate tale of survival. Narrated by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep, the film takes audiences on a never-before-experienced journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home.

An exhibition of four, original, interactive artworks that are “tough” enough to withstand kid handling. Play with a giant kaleidoscope, activate a sculpture with your voice and more! This exhibit is supported by a grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Sciences.

By volunteering just a few hours a month as a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can make a difference in the life of a child. Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for adults who can spend some consistent time with children in need of positive role models. Learn more about BBBS and how you can get involved by joining us at one of our information sessions. Contact Tom Baker at tbaker@bbbspgh.org or (412)204-1217.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @bbbspghwww.bbbspgh.org

Come in to any of the participating restaurants in Oakland to receive 5 days of lunches for $5! These restaurants include: Sushi Fuku, Hello Bistro, Pamela's Diner, Peter's Pub, Red Oak Cafe, Milano's Pizza, Joe Mama's Italian Deluxe, Sorrento's Pizza Roma, Pittsburgh Pretzel Sandwich, Quaker Steak and Lube, Sciulli's Pizza and Fuel and Fuddle. You could even win a free lunch for a month! Go to OaklandRestaurantWeek.wordpress.com for details on how to enter.

Join us at 10 a.m. every Monday for our indoor story time and crafts! Every week has a different theme, but every week is tons of fun! Toddlers get free baby cones!

Restaurant Week is upon us once again! Along with many participating restaurants in the region, The Carlton will be offering three courses for $35 from Monday, January 14 through Saturday, January 20!You can pair the first two courses with wines for only $49! A great deal and reason to leave your house in January and go out to dinner! We hope to see you for this bi-annual promotion that’s been gaining in popularity and participation!

The Darkness are a British glam rock band from Lowestoft, Suffolk, formed in 2000. The band consists of Justin Hawkins (lead vocals, guitar), his brother Dan Hawkins (guitar, backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass, backing vocals) and Ed Graham (drums) and are characterized by their classic rock influences and elaborate stage performances.The Darkness came to prominence with the release of their debut album, Permission to Land, in 2003. Backed by the singles "I Believe in a Thing Called Lo... More Details

From January 14-20, 2013, Pittsburgh Restaurant Week – Winter 2013 will focus on highlighting Pittsburgh food and restaurants with week-long dining deals across the region featuring many new dishes for the New Year. With the celebration drawing near, it is time to start making reservations to take advantage of wonderful dining deals at even more restaurants than before with over 50 restaurants registered to participate. Visit pittsburghrestaurantweek.com for the official listing of partici... More Details

Internationally acclaimed rock group The Show hosts their 5 year anniversary party at The Rex Theatre in Pittsburgh's historic South Side. Doors open at 6PM, Tickets are 12 adv/15 door, and is all ages. Other bands TBA.

Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests is an international traveling exhibition exploring the notion of this unique form of jewelry. Buttons and badges both have a rich history and a tradition as functional or decorative items. With the applied arts—the application of design aesthetics to everyday objects—a button can be an example of studio craft or even a miniature work of art. It is a pin with a purpose. The role of the badge has expanded to include trademarks, tattoos and t... More Details

Delight in some of nature’s most intricate and beautiful art forms as Phipps highlights the many impressive and precious orchid and bonsai specimens in its extensive collections.

Delight in some of nature’s most intricate and beautiful art forms as Phipps highlights the many impressive and precious orchid and bonsai specimens in its extensive collections.

Delight in model G Garden Railroad trains as they chug through miniature living landscapes sprinkled with conifers, groundcovers, sedums, and small-growing plants. This wonderful little world will thrill children and adults alike.

SCC’s Bridge Series, a biennial exhibition, offers a unique opportunity for audiences to become acquainted with work of three different mid-career artists through the presentation of three solo shows. Bridge 12 showcases the work of metal worker and jewelry maker Melissa Cameron, ceramic artist Kevin Snipes, and textile artist Betty Vera.

ARTWORK YOU CAN PLAY IN: Bounce, jump, roll, run, and walk through a 30-foot inflatable “jumpy” art piece created by Felipe Dulzaides and on loan from the New Children’s Museum, in San Diego, CA. Missing Links is made possible through the support of The Hillman Foundation.

The Toonseum presents a brand new exhibit which combines art, with pulse raising excitement with Pittsburgh Scores! The Pro Scoreboard Art of Kensington Falls Animation. Thousands of Pittsburgh sports fans have cheered over these animations on the Jumbotron at Pirates, Steelers and Penguin games and now the Toonseum is giving you a closer look.

This new permanent exhibition traces the impact of Pittsburgh's innovations and inventors, highlighting the region's top contributions to art, industry, education, sports, technology, science and much more.

Experience the power and drama of industry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 1900 - 1950 is expressed through these paintings and works on paper, as seen through the eyes of southwestern Pennsylvania and national artists.