Events

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

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.

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.

Live Weekly Trivia Hosted by Last Call Pittsburgh! Join a live, interactive host for a free game of trivia and compete with others to win gift cards. Drink and food specials for teams. Check out lastcallusa.com for more information

Come enjoy the biggest and best whiskey, bourbon and scotch collect in Pittsburgh by coming to Whiskey Wednesdays. Featured whiskeys with delicious food pairings by chef Brian Volmrich.

Splash, Vangura, Hillmon Appliance & Hansgrohe come together in Market Square to bring you a unique experience. New products from the kitchen and bath industry along with live entertainment will be available for everyone to enjoy.

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Carnegie Mellon University and its Department of Modern Languages have partnered with the Latin American Cultural Union to present the Latinos In/On Film Festival 2012. The festival aims to acknowledge the history and contributions of the diverse Latino population to the American experience and to recognize the accomplishments of Latino writers and filmmakers. In a review, the Commuting Island said the film is a "humorous but poignant chronicle of a par... More Details

The Sam and Irene Black School of Business at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will host three free information sessions that introduce Penn State’s new Pittsburgh-area MBA program to prospective graduate students.A Penn State master’s degree in business administration now can be earned entirely in the Pittsburgh region. MBA classes generally will meet four times a semester at the Regional Learning Alliance, 850 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township; the remainder of the cou... More Details

Join Studio Specialist Missy Steele to explore your imagination and discover the hidden images in ink blots that you create! This is a special artist-led studio activity. Recommended for children ages 2-5. This is not a 2-hour class- drop in anytime during the activity hour. Our multimedia studio lets children of all ages express their artistic vision or learn new art forms. Activities offered every day for all ages include painting, papermaking with recycled paper pulp and screen printing on a ... More Details

Children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers learn through hands-on activities, songs and stories based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory. $5 for members, $6.25 for non-members. Admission to the Museum not included. Multiple class discounts available.

Discover the delightful versatility of wines derived from world's most popular grapes, Chardonnay and Merlot.

Pittsburgh took center stage as the main shooting location of "Batman: Dark Knight Rises" this past year, and the wait for its premiere is nearly over. So, in light of the movies opening we are featuring a brand new exhibit "Pittsburgh as Gotham" at the Toonseum starting on July 21st. The "Pittsburgh as Gotham" exhibit will feature original art from a variety of "Batman" comics by regional artists, props from the "Dark Knight Rises," as well as p... More Details

Not Your Grandmother’s Tupperware Party! Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway by storm! Now, join Dixie as she travels the country throwing good ol' fashioned Tupperware Parties filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. Loaded with the most up-to-date produ... More Details

A playful exhibition that explores the myriad ways that contemporary artists respond to nature, showing in the museum’s Forum Gallery July 28–October 14, 2012. Organized by Dan Byers, The Richard Armstrong Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Natural History showcases more than two dozen contemporary artworks in a variety of media from the museum collection, including several that are on view for the first time.

Beyond the City Lights, new paintings by Marian Sallade runs Sept. 7 to Oct. 27, 2012. The opening reception is Sept. 7, 7 to 10 PM. Regular gallery hours are 11 to 6, Tues. - Sat.

Humor in Craft (July 20, 2012—October 27, 2012) Opening Reception- July 20, 2012 5:30pm to 7pm Curated by artist and author Brigitte Martin and organized by the Society for Contemporary Craft, Humor in Craft presents 33 highly ironic, political, sarcastic, and just plain amusing works by 33 makers from across the US and abroad—and highlighting a diverse range of materials, techniques and artists that might not otherwise be seen—the show challenges viewers to move beyond their o... More Details

Curated by artist and author Brigitte Martin and organized by the Society for Contemporary Craft, Humor in Craft presents 33 highly ironic, political, sarcastic, and just plain amusing works by 33 makers from across the US and abroad—and highlighting a diverse range of materials, techniques and artists that might not otherwise be seen—the show challenges viewers to move beyond their own frames of reference when considering approaches to contemporary art. The concept of “fu... More Details

Garson Kanin's classic comedy tells the tale of Billie Dawn's transformation from ditzy showgirl to solid citizen. Presented by First Niagara and directed by Ted Pappas, Born Yesterday runs through October 28.

Since Fall of 2008, Paul's Pumpkin Patch in Frogtown, PA has been providing Fall Family Fun! With over 45 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds and ornamental corn, Paul's Pumpkin Patch has the colorful Fall decorations you're looking for. Don't miss the Annual Craft Show- Saturday, October 13th. Come pick your very own perfect pumpkin. From bright orange to incredible white pumpkins - and pumpkins of all sizes - there's one for everyone in the family! Enjoy delicious snacks at the Pumpkin Patch... More Details

Shop for certified organic and Certified Naturally Grown goods from local purveyors offering a wide variety of farm-fresh vegetables, fruit and more on Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ historic and sustainably managed front lawn.

Children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers learn through hands-on activities, songs and stories based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory. $5 for members, $6.25 for non-members. Admission to the Museum not included. Multiple class discounts available.

For those of you that are just starting to learn Italian or always wanted to learn Italian, this is your chance! $175 - Course materials included

For those of you that are just starting to learn Italian or always wanted to learn Italian, this is your chance! $175 - Course materials included

Only an artist as talented as James Abbot McNeill Whistler could get away with his rebellious persona. Deliberately provocative and controversy-seeking, Whistler maintained a contentious stance toward other artists, critics, academics, viewers, and patrons. His legacy, on the other hand, speaks for his immense ability to create exquisite works of art.

Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication, and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This heartwarming adventure transports moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo and across the rugged Kenyan savannah. Follow orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue, rehabilitate, and return these incredible animals back to the wild.