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

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.

Bring the family and join us for great music, children’s activities, nature walks, festival food, and much more. Scheduled to perform: The Turpentiners; Leap of Faith; Priest, Sage, Roots, and Soul; and many more Festival food: B Gourmet (BBQ pulled pork sandwich and pasta salad), Sewickley Confectionery, Shears’ Kettle Corn, & QV Lemonade Stand Picnics and coolers permitted. BYOB ADMISSION: Adult $35 /Child (5-17yrs) $20 (includes all children activities) *FHNC members receive a... More Details

The Allstate Tailgate Tour is heading to Pittsburgh this week as the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. From creating signs in support of the Panthers to participating in games for a chance to win tailgate items, fans can take part in a variety of family-friendly activities at the Allstate Tailgate Tour. At the tour, fans will also be invited to enter the “Allstate 60 Seconds of Mayhem Sweepstakes,” where two finalists will compete in a field goal kick competition ... More Details

Steve Earle’s biography reads like a country song: addiction, affliction, heartbreak, even a spell in prison. But what makes Earle an icon of American music is the combination of a fiercely held musical vision and the talent to back it up. For more than 25 years, Earle’s albums have won him Grammies, gold records, roles in film and TV, and a legion of fans — the likes of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson amongst them. But more importantly, the legendary singer-songwriter has never ... More Details

BookFest 2012 – A Celebration of Reading, Writing and the Arts – will take place in the charming and historic town of Bridgewater, Pa. This year, in addition to highlighting some of the region’s best local authors, we’re also going to be celebrating the other arts—music, dance, drawing, painting, photography, and more! BookFest will feature an Authors’ Tent with over 30 authors, our popular Children’s Tent (sponsored by PA Cyber) with plenty of activitie... More Details

BookFest 2012 – A Celebration of Reading, Writing and the Arts – will take place on Friday, Sept. 14, from 7-10 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the charming and historic town of Bridgewater, Pa. This year, in addition to highlighting some of the region’s best local authors, we’re also going to be celebrating the other arts—music, dance, drawing, painting, photography, and more! The Friday Night Block Party is a new addition to the festival, ... More Details

This event benefits "Promises Never Broken," a 501c3 nonprofit equine rescue that also provides veterinary services to dogs and cats, with permanent home placement to pets in need. $30 by Sept 12; $40 thereafter and at the door. Food, drinks, and entertainment included. Check or Paypal accepted. Check to Diane Bandy 9531 Park Edge Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101. Paypal to andrewku@pol.net. Include guest names with payment.

It’s back to school again and everyone is trying to get kids to eat healthier! BRING YOUR KIDS! Learn how to make a healthy version of Rice Crispy Treats in this fun, hands on class for kids! A $5 donation is requested benefitting the Whole Kids Foundation, which provides grants to schools to provide salad bars and gardens.

As the signature fundraising event for the American Heart Association, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. The Heart Walk will create hope, inspire change and celebrate success for all participants who commit to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke in their own lives. This year more than 1 million walkers will participate in some 350 events nationwide, raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers &... More Details

As the signature fundraising event for the American Heart Association, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. The Heart Walk will create hope, inspire change and celebrate success for all participants who commit to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke in their own lives. This year more than 1 million walkers will participate in some 350 events nationwide, raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers &... More Details

Listen to local musicians from 2-3 pm at our acoustic sound stage, sponsored by Sonic, throughout the run of our rockin’ GUITAR exhibit, in cooperation with WDVE and WYEP. The Mavens will be the performance of the day.

Hawaiian-themed 5K obstacle course race and luau benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Participants will be climbing, crawling, bouncing and bending all to raise funds for blood cancer research! Prizes will be awarded for the best Hawaiian costume and fastest times in each category!

Come watch the Pitt Panthers (University of Pittsburgh's football team) play against the Virginia Vech Hokies at Heinz Field!

Experience the color and excitement of Asian arts, culture and dance. Enjoy wonderful cuisine, colorfully costumed performances, children's activities, and take a spin in an authentic Dragon Boat.

Beginning at 10 am on Saturday September 15, 2012 Slippery Rock will once again shut down main street for Village Fest, a day of fun and excitement for the whole family! As we are celebrating Village Fest’s 10th Anniversary the festival will have a bigger and better Giant Eagle Kids Zone with games, rides, crafts, and more! The streets will be lined with over 100 vendors and talented musicians. Everyone is welcome to come and take part in the fun and free festivities! Parking will be avail... More Details

The workshop is designed to enhance participants’ caregiving skills and to help congregations explore Stephen Ministry as a way to expand their caring ministry.

Join the Twenty-Five Club of Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC in the Wild Wild West for some good ole fashioned fun! The Keepsake Arabians Equestrian Center, which has been training award-winning equestrians for more than 15 years, will be transformed into the Old West. Grab your partner and swing by for a fantastic silent auction featuring unique, custom rocking horses, delicious grub, and classic country tunes. The fun doesn’t stop there! Y’all won’t want to miss this rootin&rsq... More Details

Check out the SparkTruck, a van full of 21st century tools such as laser cutters and 3D printers that bring creative inspiration and problem-solving confidence to elementary and middle school kids through open-ended building activities. SparkTruck is driven by a group of StandFord d.school (Institute of Design) students and this summer, in partnership with Autodesk/Instructables and PBS’s Design Squad Nation, has embarked on a 13,000 mile cross-country road trip to spark excitement and bui... More Details

The Davis Phinney Foundation in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, West Penn Allegheny Health System and the National Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, invites people affected by Parkinson’s disease to share in an exciting day of information and inspiration by attending The Victory Summit®. Featuring both local and national Parkinson’s disease experts, The Victory Summit will share the latest research advances and treatment options as well a... More Details

Let the Wild Rumpus start! Not your ordinary race—come out and challenge yourself to an obstacle-filled course set in the wooded trails of the JCC’s Family Park. Jump through tires and over them, scale a wall, cross a creek, shoot a bow and arrow and more. Includes an adult 5K distance course and a kid’s 1K course. Bring the entire family! All participants receive a shirt and a crown for finishing. (Pre-registration ensures a shirt the day of the race). 8:30-9 am Registration 9... More Details

Baden Memorial Library will hold its Annual Wine and Cheese Fete on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Baden Community Building. Tickets can be purchased at the library and cost $25.00 per person. Enjoy an evening of wine, cheese, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, 50/50 raffle, Chinese Auction and DJ entertainment.

On Saturday, September 15, international superstar pianist, Lang Lang performs with the world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to open the 2012-2013 season. Join us for the Year of the Dragon performance, and a post-concert celebration at Fairmont Pittsburgh. Live music and dancing by City Heat, signature cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres, all in the company of your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musicians! For questions or to reserve tickets, please visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org/... More Details