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!

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

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

After smashing his way thru the open mic comedy scene in Pittsburgh, he went on opening for Jim Krenn, headliners at the Improv, Sinbad at the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead, & on the road with Jim Breuer, Josh Blue, Bert Kresicher & Bob Saget.Named “Best Local Comedian” in July 2012 by Pgh Magazine. He is also known for his Pgh Power, Highmark and PA Lottery commercials.Kleiber’s performance will be filmed for a live, full-length stand-up comedy release via DVD/Digi... More Details

This one-day camp for kids ages 2-3 features fun, educational activities highlighting desert life, healthy snacks and plenty of time to explore the Conservatory gardens. Adult accompaniment is required.

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

Hamlisch returns in December for six performances of the popular Highmark Holiday Pops, where he will premiere a new song inspired by his children’s book to be released in the fall. The concerts include Rachel DeShon, winner of Marvin’s Search for a Star competition, and the return of singing Allegheny County Sheriff’s detective, Ricky Manning, and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. Event times: Thursday, December 20th at 7:30pm. Friday, December 21st at 8:00pm. Saturday, Dec... More Details

The web site http://www.TeaPittsburgh.com can be used for Christmas shopping and we now have http://pinterest.com/teapittsburgh/ for a quick look at the store. The pictures are also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TeaPittsburghMargaretsFineImports/app_305927716147259There are over 200 pictures of the store and items for sale.There are a few Christmas Pictures at http://pinterest.com/teapittsburgh/christmas-at-tea-pittsburgh-margarets-fine-imports/For Christmas gifts we have in the store:... More Details

In conjuction with "The Sepia Show", a gallery showing of a new original painting series by local artist Anthony Purcell, the Gallery 4 will also be showing "Terrariums: Living art by Holly Bomba". Please join us for the opening reception at The Gallery 4 on December 1st at 7:00pm. The Sepia Show and Terrariums will be available for viewing at the gallery through December 29th.

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

Dazzling costumes, a larger-than-life Christmas tree, more than 80 dancers and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score make The Nutcracker a can’t miss production!

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.

Create with fluorescent colors in the Silk Screen and Painting areas of the Studio. Part of Let It Glow!, a month-long celebration of all things that glitter and glow!

The Bistro Group, the nation’s third largest franchisee of T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants, announces their third annual Can For A Fan virtual food drive benefiting Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank. Now through December 31, T.G.I. Friday’s will donate one can of food to the foodbank for each new Facebook fan at Facebook.com/EatAtTGIFridays. In addition to Facebook, the initiative expands to Pinterest this year. Each participating foodbank will be represented with a Pin on the ... More Details

To the Arctic follows the lives of a mother polar bear and her two young cubs as they fight to survive the changing Arctic wilderness.

Light displays, visits with Santa and gift shop.

Don't miss your chance to catch The Polar Express: An Imax Experience starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks. This magical holiday film, on Pittsburgh's BIGGEST screen, revolves around a doubting young boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole. Special price - $10 adults, $8 children

Chojnowski has been burning images into wood and paper as a means of drawing for nearly two decades. During that time he has continued to refine and at the same time experiment within this unpredictable undertaking. Using propane torches, he burns, scorches, and re-burns, sometimes sands and scratches the surface of paper or wood trying to coax from it simple images. NIGHT/LIGHT includes examples of two ongoing series of works: Nocturnes and Narratives. The Nocturnes are inspired by walking afte... More Details

American artist Walter Gay (1856–1937) specialized in painting views of opulent residential interiors in late-19th and early-20th-century America and Europe. John Singer Sargent, Gay’s nearly exact contemporary, is well known for painting the sumptuous clothing and jewels of American society in his fashionable portraits. Walter Gay, in contrast, painted society’s rooms—with their silk wall coverings, ornate paneling, 18th-century French furniture, tapestries, and sculptur... More Details

Evergreens lit with tens of thousands of LED lights and close to 2,000 poinsettias will be on display for Phipps’ premier Winter Flower Show. With a miniature Garden Railroad that delights visitors of all ages, this long-standing Pittsburgh tradition is an extra-special holiday treat for the whole family.