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.

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.

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

Nov 29th-Battle it out with your friends and foes in this Geek themed trivia night. Think you have all the answers? Be ready to guess your way to the top of Geekdom and win the title Master of Geeks!

Seven thought-provoking evenings of diverse opinions and world perspectives. Lisa Ling is a Journalist, Host on National Geographic and the Oprah Winfrey Network.

Bring a group and join us Nov. 29, 2012 at 5 p.m. as we kick-off the 29th season of PRESENTS FOR PATIENTS® and light the 90-foot Christmas tree on St. Barnabas’ Gibsonia campus. Families and community members of all ages are invited to this free Country Christmas celebration including a fireworks display by Zambelli, horse drawn hayrides, cocoa by a warm bonfire, carols, live entertainment, special photos with Santa, refreshments, 3WS radio remote and WPXI-TV live coverage. RSVP today ... More Details

PublicSource is hosting an event that will include the showing of "The Invisible War," the Sundance Film Festival award-winning documentary by Kirby Dick. It is about women in the military who have been raped or assaulted by fellow soldiers. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with veterans and experts. When: Thursday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. Where: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Marshall Building - Simmons Hall 6300 Fifth Avenue (at Fifth and Shady Aves.) Pittsburgh, PA 152... More Details

William Shatner’s one-man show is filled with entertaining stories about his life that are funny, touching and insightful. Shatner’s World: We Just Live in It boldly goes just about everywhere that William Shatner takes his audiences.

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry. Stroll and savor the flavors of the season with samplings and surprises at some of your favorite Strip businesses. After strolling, enjoy dancing and refreshments at Cruze Bar with featured band, Random Play. Enjoy food and drink pairings at host locations: Bar Marco, Dreadnought Wines, In the Kitchen, Lot 24, Luke Wholey's Wild Alaskan Grille, Marty's Market, Mon Aimee Chocolat, Osteria 2350, Pittsburgh Public Market, Roxanne's Dried Flowers, Society for Contemporary C... More Details

Peruse a large selection of fresh, aromatic evergreens for your home, have a special holiday wreath custom made to order while you wait, and find the perfect gifts for loved ones on your shopping list from The Shop at Phipps, Una Biologicals, Global Girl Gifts, Cynthia Grant and Tastefully Simple at Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park. Free and open to the public!

Inspired by the classic American film, It's a Wonderful Life, this Radio Play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects. The award-winning adaptation has been named one of the top ten most produced plays in the country by American Theatre Magazine. Tickets go on sale Nov 15 for $10. Box Office: 724-287-6781

@Tasha Reign Sexy Tasha Reign headlines Blush in Pittsburgh from Thursday, Nov. 1st through Saturday, Nov. 3rd. Tasha will perform 2 shows each night starting approx 10:30. Don’t miss your chance to see the blond bombshell up close and personal - she can't wait to meet all of her fans!

By August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Studio Theatre (no late seating) Pittsburgh Playhouse Performances Nov. 8 – 18 and Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2012 Its 1948 and bluesman Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton, fresh out of jail, has an opportunity he won’t let himself pass up: a studio has asked him to travel to Chicago and cut some records. Unfortunately, his unexpected musical success doesn’t make up for his errant past. Seven Guitars, the seventh play written in Aug... 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.

In David Lindsay-Abaire's recent Broadway hit, Mike and Margaret both grew up in a poor neighborhood. He made it out and became a doctor, but she is stuck - a single mother who gets by on sarcasm and bingo games with her pals. Directed by Tracy Brigden, this tough and tender play runs through December 9.

In this free-wheeling rewrite of Moliere's "The Misanthrope," a disillusioned curmudgeon named Frank has resolved to tell the truth to everyone he meets, no matter how disconcerting or offensive they may find it. This being a comedy, however, Frank is diverted from his high-minded path by his love for the beautiful Celimene, a bored aristocrat with an equally sharp tongue. The plays virtuosic use of language turns their verbal duel into theatrical fireworks of the highest order.

Sister is back...and she'll find out if you've been good! That's right—get ready to sit up straight and participate because audience favorite Kimberly Richards returns as "Sister" in this merry yuletide hit.

This vibrant one-woman show portrays the dynamism of a neighborhood. Embedded in the concrete of South Side's city steps are testimonials of teenage mischief, steel mill toil, and townie haunts. This is a neighborhood where parking chairs and bar stools mark territory, where "paradise" is just one turn off of 26th Street. So we ask, "Are yinz ready for some stories 'bout the 'burgh?" Written and performed by Tami Dixon.

A winter wonderland of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths available for purchase.

This year The Shop takes over the entire first floor at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts! We will open to the public on Friday November 16, 2012 at 5:30pm. The Shop features art and crafts from over 200 regional artists, with everything from jewelry to glass, ceramics, fibers and more. Come find gifts for friends and family from your favorite Pittsburgh artists. Extended Hours: Tuesdays-Wednesdays 10-5 Thursdays-Saturdays 10-7 Sundays 12-5 Mondays (in December only) 10-5

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.