Events

If you are Jazz musician, than this is the networking event for you! Jump into Pittsburgh's vibrant jazz scene by mingling and performing with Pittsburgh's finest jazz artist at Little E's (right in the Cultural District). $5.00 cover charge.

Improv Comedy Jam is the perfect way to spend your Thursday nights! Whether you are either a aspiring stand-up comedian or actor-in-training, there's always something to learn, see and participate in at Cabaret at Theater Square!

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.

DITCH THE WORKOUT—JOIN THE PARTY™! Thursdays 7:30 PM-8:30 PM At the Carnegie Performing Arts Center ZUMBA® Fitness Classes are Latin aerobic-dance workouts! Explore the rhythms of Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Samba, Flamenco, Tango, and Belly Dance in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Burn calories, shed fat, tone your body, and have so much fun you will forget your are working out! Class Rates: $12 Drop In or Monthly rate of $10 per class Classes are located at the Carnegie... More Details

Dr. Sketchy- Geek your Heart Out Oct 4th- Geeky guys and gals take the stage in this quick-fire life drawing class. No need to be an artist just grab a pen and paper and have fun. Prizes, thrills and entertainment ensue! Price: $10.00

Geeky guys and gals take the stage in this quick-fire life drawing class. No need to be an artist just grab a pen and paper and have fun. Prizes, thrills and entertainment ensue!

Join Oakland Catholic High School for a show stopping evening at the Leading Ladies IX Gala, recognizing the Pittsburgh region’s “leading ladies”. This spectacular evening promises to entertain you with your favorite Broadway tunes and a fabulous live auction! All proceeds benefit Oakland Catholic High School. Tickets are $125/per person. To purchase tickets or for additional information call 412-682-6797 or email kferrari@oaklandcatholic.org.

Seven thought-provoking evenings of diverse opinions and world perspectives. On October 4, 2012, Bill Clinton will be speaking at Heinz Hall. He is the founder of the William J. CLinton Foundation and the 42nd President of the United States.

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.

Written by Patrick Hamilton Directed by Elmore James Pittsburgh Playhouse Studio Theatre (no late seating) For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the "fun of the thing," Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate. They place the body in a wooden chest, invite a few acquaintances, and host a dinner party with the chest as the supper table. Horror and tension swell gradually; thunder grows outside, the gu... More Details

Redstone Highlands Senior Living Communities invites residents as well as the public to attend beginner adult ballroom dancing lessons on their Murrysville campus. Experienced dancer Luanne O’Brien will be teaching a variety of different steps, including the waltz, foxtrot and tango. Classes will take place on every Thursday evening for eight weeks, beginning in late September. No partner is needed, as other adult students from the Integral dance studio will be coming to assist with classe... More Details

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.

Pittsburgh's acclaimed ghost walking tours run from mid-May through October. Downtown Ghost Tour (Thursdays/Saturdays starting at 7 pm from the middle of Market Square); Incline Ghost Tour (Saturdays at 7:30 pm starting from Station Square outside Grand Concourse); and Oakland Ghost Tour (selected Sundays starting from the front of Hillman Library). Tickets available at hauntedpittsburghtours.com. For information, write to hauntedpittsburgh@rocketmail.com or call 412-302-5223.

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

Climb aboard the Terror Trolley and hear greusome stories behind the most haunted places in Pittsburgh including what was once called "the most haunted house in America". Pittsburgh Terror Trolley tours depart from Station Square every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout October and Halloween night. Call 412-281-2085 if you dare!

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

The ScareHouse, located in Etna, is ranked as one of "America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions" by Travel Channel and “America’s #1 Must See Haunted House” by Haunted Attraction magazine. The ScareHouse offers three haunts for just one price: The Forsaken, Pittsburgh Zombies, and NEW for 2012: Creepo's Christmas in 3-D. "Pittsburgh’s Ultimate Haunted House" is located just minutes from downtown and open on select dates from late September through... More Details

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.

Our sixth annual exhibition of original, interactive artworks “tough” enough to withstand kid handling. Our 2012 Tough Artists are: John Peña, Scott Andrew, Jonathan Armistead, Jeremy Boyle, Kevin Clancy, and Will Schlough. Things That Fly by John Peña A 4’by6’ wooden frame is painted to look like he back of a digital camera. Behind the frame is a large blue backdrop that will act as a “sky.” Visitors can go between the camera frame and blue back... More Details