Events

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

Ciao a tutti! This is the first of regular weekly social hour where students of all levels are encourage to join and practice their Italian. Questo e' il primo di una serie di appuntamenti estivi per l'Italian Meetup per conoscerci meglio e fare conversazione in italiano. Tutti siete invitati a partecipare..da principianti a livello avanzato. Each week, we will have one suggested/scheduled activity for all. Ogni settimana, faremo un'attivita' diversa adatta a tutti. Currently the coffee shops th... 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

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.

Discover great buys on beautiful furs coats, both those in stock and those provided by Pittsburgh's iconic furrier Carl W. Herrmann Furs.A portion of the proceeds benefit the Junior League Of Pittsburgh, an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. For more information, call (412) 687-2600.

Break out the bubbly…it’s time for romance with Rodgers & Hammerstein! Broadway's tribute to the genius of Rodgers & Hammerstein is truly A Grand Night for Singing. This Tony Award®-nominated Best Musical showcases Richard Rodgers’ timeless music and the incomparable lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein. It will take you on a romantic musical journey from young infatuation to the touching and funny complexities of commitment and marriage, the joys of parenthood, and finally... More Details

Indoor Triathlon: all ages Call Laurie Wood, 412-521-8010 ext. 260. Don’t miss our Annual Indoor Triathlon, sponsored by the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Compete individually or as a parent/child team. The events vary, depending upon age, from a 250-500 yard swim, 2-4 mile bike ride and a 1-2 mile walk/jog/run on the track. Sunday, January 20 11:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Competition 2:30-3 pm. . . . . . . . . . ... More Details

Most awarded and internationally recognized a’cappella group from Croatia, KLAPA CAMBI, winner of a World Choir Championship in St. Petersburg, will showcase their unique vocal talent during their 2013 USA and Canada tour. For 25 year the group stays true to the core of Croatian heritage and culture while bringing authentic music of Dalmatia to the international spotlight. Their performance will take you through ancient Dalmatian cities, help you feel the love and appreciation for the home... More Details

“KLAPA CAMBI” is the most awarded and internationally recognized vocal group from Croatia. The recipient of 10 Porin Awards (Croatian Grammy), Klapa Cambi won the Grand Prix (first place) of the World Choir Championship in St. Petersburg 2009. For 25 years the group has been promoting Croatian heritage and culture while bringing the authentic music of Dalmatia to the international spotlight. Their performance will take you through ancient Dalmatian cities, help you feel love and appr... 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

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Benjamin Hochman, piano Program : Victor de Sabata: La notte di Plàton Maurice Ravel: Piano Concerto (Left Hand Alone) Richard Strauss:: Aus Italien About This Performance: “Hochman’s playing was serene, virtually Olympian in its overview.” –Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda brings music from and inspired by his country. Noseda is the Victor de Sabata Guest Conductor, so it is only fitting for him to conduct ... More Details

In this comedy, Huey Maximilian Bonfigliano has a problem: He feels he cannot regain his "manhood" and put his broken marriage behind him until he wins his ex-wife one more time. His buddy, Aldo Scaliki tries, without success, to convince Huey to stick to his new lady friend, Teresa. She finds out what Huey is up and her anger flares while Janice capitulates—momentarily. It turns out, her earlier abuse of him was intended to make him "act like a man," which he does at l... More Details

Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

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.

Enter Kate's sprawling, rent-controlled apartment on the Upper West Side where four aspiring young novelists meet weekly for a private writing seminar with Leonard, a literary bigwig with a penchant for harsh criticism. Insults fly, the truth stings, and relationships are made and broken as the group learns that the hardest part of writing fiction is facing the facts.

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

From their inception in 1851, the world’s fairs showcased, obsessed over, and enthralled the visiting public with the cutting edge of industry, production, new materials, and methods, for creating everything from tools to jewelry, furniture to textiles. In doing so, artists and manufacturers used breakthrough scientific innovations to create art objects that embodied the latest aesthetics and techniques. A major co-production of Carnegie Museum of Art and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, I... 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.