Events

Have fun with a friend or a date Friday night at BrickPitt Ceramic Studio! Learn some basic projects on the potter’s wheel while enjoying beer, wine, and snacks. BrickPitt Ceramic Studio will fire and glaze your creations for pick up two weeks after the workshop. All skill levels.

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

Lessons go from 9pm-10pm. 10pm starts the open salsa session; what a great way to begin your weekend!

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.

On Friday the door will open exactly at 11 a.m. (no pre-sales) and will remain open through Gallery Crawl that evening till 9pm. Bad Art - Picture Frames - Mats - Art Books - Gently used Art Supplies... All At Rock Bottom Prices!

On Friday the door will open exactly at 11 a.m. (no pre-sales) and will remain open through Gallery Crawl that evening till 9pm. Bad Art - Picture Frames - Mats - Art Books - Gently used Art Supplies... All At Rock Bottom Prices!

Winters in Western Pennsylvania require lots of warm clothing and bedding so its no surprise that the weaving of coverlets holds a significant place in our regional history. Lauren Lamendola Churilla will help us sort out warp from weft, and basket weave from Charvet as we examine the unique methods needed to conserve these woven wonders. This casual salon-style event will allow for questions and answers and some hands-on experiences with these colorful masterpieces.Lauren Lamendola Churilla is... More Details

This new exhibit by Young Harmonist, Michael Falcone, features the woodworking planes of the Harmony Society. Enjoy light refreshments while viewing this exhibit in the Visitor Center.Free Admission

27 arts venues. Cutting-edge visual arts. Live music, dance, DJs, comedy and more! Free admission to all events.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s free, festive showcase of arts and entertainment takes place at galleries and arts spaces throughout the Cultural District.

Join us in the Nursery exhibit for resources and conversation about children's nutritional needs, including ideas and tips about healthy and seasonal food selections. Presented by Judy Dodd, MS. RD. LDN, University of Pittsburgh, Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition, Giant Eagle Food and Nutrition Advisory.Sessions are free with Museum Admission.

Join us in the Nursery exhibit for resources and conversation about children's nutritional needs, including ideas and tips about healthy and seasonal food selections. Presented by Judy Dodd, MS. RD. LDN, University of Pittsburgh, Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition, Giant Eagle Food and Nutrition Advisory.Sessions are free with Museum Admission.

Go on a musical journey through the colorful sounds of the symphony. Join the PSO in an exploration of the instruments and families of the orchestra, as well as the role of the conductor.

Singles DanceBrentwood VFW 8pmto12am

Youth Maker Night is a fun evening event for youth, ages 10-15, to experience MAKESHOP after hours! Hang out with other youth and our Teaching Artists while participating in a variety of activities, including color-changing hats and scarves. Tickets are $10 ($8 for members) per participant, which includes dinner and all materials. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door. Please note that this is an evening event and participants must be between ... 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.

Michael Francis, conductor Christian Tetzlaff, violin Program : Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: Symphony No. 40, K. 550 Antonín Dvo?ák: Violin Concerto Bed?ich Smetana: “Sárka,” No. 3 from Má vlast Leoš Janá?ek: Taras Bulba About This Performance : “[Tetzlaff] lets the music live, breathe and sing with a directness few can equal today” –The Guardian British conductor Michael Francis makes his PSO debut with a Mozart favorite a... 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.

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.