Events

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.

Adult Caribbean Night is a new & exciting event in the Downtown Pittsburgh area. It will cater to all those that enjoy the sounds of the Caribbean. This event will offer EVERY type of Caribbean music enjoyed. From Roots Rock Reggae, Calypso, SOCA, Dancehall, DUB, and Rare Grooves - we have something for everyone. This night is for the Mature & Secure crowd. Guaranteed to bring out the Islander in you! The atmosphere at the Mélange Bistro Bar + Incredible Music & Friends = A Gr... More Details

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

SECOND SATURDAYS are a monthly jazz-happening series hosted by the resident company of artists at The Space Upstairs, The Pillow Project, to share their improvisational performances, live multimedia experimentations, and honest, jazzed expressions of the spontaneous moment. Happenings frequently debut and feature multimedia works from The Pillow Project (performed after dark), as well as imprompteau collaborations with guest music, movement and visual artists. Every happening is completely impro... More Details

Pittsburgh's biggest weekly swing dance happens every Saturday night at Bobby D's Swing City! No partner needed! Just bring yourself and after our beginner lesson we'll have you dancing all night long! Beginner Dance Lesson starts at 8:00 P.M. Dance is from 9:00 PM-Midnight. Cover: $11.00 (includes lesson) Safe Area in Squirrel Hill ~ Great Atmosphere ~ No Smoking ~ All Ages

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.

Contact: Danielle Walewski at 412.432.6919 or Alexis Sawchuk at 412.303.7982 Let the Baking Begin 9th Annual Cookie Walk Carnegie, PA - St. Matrona’s Ladies Society of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church will once again be hosting their annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 8 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the church hall located at 220 Mansfield Boulevard in Carnegie. This year Danielle Walewski will be chairing this event as part of her graduation requirements as a senior at Chartier... More Details

Fairmont Pittsburgh will host the second annual Children’s Gingerbread House Class on Saturday, December 8. Children will assemble and decorate their very own holiday gingerbread houses under the direction of Pastry Chef James Wroblewski. Class includes all materials, instruction, an apron and holiday refreshments for children and parents.

Travel in a horse drawn carriage and step back in time to visit a nineteenth century Christmas village. Walk along a candlelit cobblestone street and window shop in the various stores that contain crafters and demonstrators eager to show off wares from this time. People looking for last minute gift ideas will find unique handmade items for sale by local vendors. Local choirs will be performing on the second floor of the feast hall. Don’t forget to stop in the Granary for children’s c... More Details

Tour the decorated village at night, lighting of the Christmas tree, joyfully singing Christmas carols, musical performances, and shop for unique gifts made by traditional craftsmen at the Weihnactsmarkt! Children and their parents will enjoy many hands-on activities, carriage rides, and das Kinderhaus

Learn how to stay active and eat healthy indoors and out! Pick up some new ideas for family meals and activities. Join the Giant Eagle Nutrition Team for nutrition-based activities from 11 am-2 pm.

Falling Andes is an indie rock band from Pittsburgh who received some quality reviews by independent press after crafting a song that caught their attention. First up, Brooklyn's legendary Knitting Factory and livestream.com feature, followed by NYC's National Underground and Chicago's Elbo Room in support of 2011's well received Frantic EP - answering the indie buzz with a record full of hooks, melodic synth-pop textures and distinctive vocals. Press and indie music blogs such as College Magazi... More Details

Come find handmade holiday gifts, maybe something for yourself, baked goods and bid on items in a silent auction. One day only! Lots of crafters and vendors! Find us in Fr. Quinn Hall.Interested in being a vendor at the craft show? Download the application here: www.eressi.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Craft-Fair-Vendor-Application.pdf

Two day sale of festive, funky and functional handmade glass art.

Our special lunch cruise perfect for the Holiday season- come dine on our delicious lunch and see Pittsburgh from our beautiful rivers! Sailing select dates in December.

Make your own jewelry or keychain with Guest Maker Jennifer Shoaf. Learn how to use tools for jewelry making to create your own keepsake piece!

Make your own jewelry or keychain with Guest Maker Jennifer Shoaf. Learn how to use tools for jewelry making to create your own keepsake piece!

The 28th annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is Saturday, December 8 on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Come jingle with us and join the fight against arthritis—the nation’s leading cause of disability. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces! Run or walk with your team and celebrate the season by giving. Day-of Registration: 7:30 a.m. Health & Wellness Expo: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Walk/Run: 10 a.m. $30 for timed run or walk/$25 for non-timed/$10 Tinsel Trot (100 yard dash &ndas... More Details

Make your own blown or fused glass ornament in 20 minutes or less. No experience required. Walk-ins welcome.

New Action Evolution is coming to the Toonseum. During the reception you can see the new exhibit as well as meet the artist, David LeBlanc.

The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Meyer, featuring the Laurel Ballet present three performances of The Nutcracker at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Saturday, December 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets $10-$33 available through www.palacetheatre.org or 724-836-8000.

The Science Center makes it easy for parents to spend an evening out on the town! Just pre-register your kids ages 6-12 for a night of scientific fun that includes pizza, an Omnimax movie, laser show, science activity, and tons of time to explore the exhibits. Cost is $35 for members/ $40 non-members. Pre-registration is required. Drop-off at 5 pm. Pick-up at 10 pm. Or stretch out that kid-friendly entertainment until 11 pm for only $10 more. Perk for Parents! You'll get $15 in free slot play at... More Details

St. Nick will be on hand on Friday, December 7 to tap this year's first keg of Penn Brewery's St. Nikolaus Bock Brewer's Reserve. The official tapping is scheduled for 7:00 pm. Gaudi Buam will perform traditional German music from 5:30-8:00 pm, followed by the Blues Orphans, playing from 8:00-11:00 pm. Then join Santa, the Pirate Parrot, and the Penguins' Iceburgh for lunch on Saturday, December 8 from noon - 2:00 pm. For lunch reservations, call 412-237-9400 X-120.

Come to Fern Hollow Nature Center to discover the physical adaptations and habits of Pennsylvania’s nocturnal birds of prey. Bob Van NewKirk, a volunteer with the Audubon Society of Western PA, will present this 90 minute interactive program using props and posters. You will also have the chance to meet some live owls visiting from WildBird Recovery (Valencia, PA). Following the indoor portion of the program, members of the audience will be led on a short hike on the nature center property... More Details

$30 show only, 8 p.m.$52 Kean dinner and show, 6:30 p.m. Frank, Dean and Sammy are back at the Kean to fill you with Christmas cheer and take on a little themselves. This brand new Rat Pack show premiere puts the ring-a-ding-ding in Christmas as the classic trio brings their unmistakable Vegas style to your holiday favorites. Sinatra, Martin and Davis had dozens of Christmas albums and Bo Wagner and his merry troupe of cool elves belt them out in this Christmas extravaganza. Host your Christma... More Details