Pittsburgh, October 2026

Pianist Kirill Gerstein joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Brahms.

A live rock and pop show for adults, 21 and over with ID required at the door. Support acts are still to be announced.

Americana and country-folk band known for raw, road-worn songwriting takes the stage for an all-ages show.

Foster The People bring their alt-rock catalog to The Wylie, with doors opening ahead of the show. Lineup of openers may shift before showtime.

Singer-songwriter Medium Build headlines a night of indie rock and alternative songwriting, with Ken Yates opening.

Singer-songwriter Medium Build plays an all-ages show with Ken Yates opening, with proceeds supporting environmental work through REVERB.

Two Door Cinema Club plays their breakout album front to back, marking fifteen years since its release. All ages welcome, doors open early.

Jeff Goldblum fronts a jazz band for an evening of standards and banter, backed by the touring stage show that's as much personality as music.

The Smashing Pumpkins bring their alternative rock catalog to the arena stage for a full night of guitar-driven hits and deep cuts.

Two indie-rock songwriters share a bill, pairing wistful guitar hooks with sharp lyrics. A solid pick for fans of melodic, moody pop-rock.

Indie rockers The Format share the bill with The Get Up Kids for a night of guitar-driven, nostalgia-tinged rock.

Nicky Diamonds brings country-roots and delta blues built on family history and old hymnals, usually with just a 95-year-old Dobro in tow.

Pop and electro-pop songwriter Freya Skye brings her Stars Align tour through town, with support acts rounding out the bill. All ages welcome.

A fully seated show pairing string-quartet arrangements with the vocal harmonies of Girl Named Tom. Open to all ages.

Rock and alternative act Dogwood Tales plays a set open to all ages.

Philly rock outfit Mo Lowda & The Humble brings its alt-leaning sound to the stage, with Surf Hat opening.

Country duo Dan + Shay bring their arena tour to town, with the usual mix of radio hits and ballads.

Folk-punk band AJJ plays an all-ages show with Greet Death opening.

Funk and jam band Ripe plays a live set for ages 18 and up. Expect danceable grooves and a crowd ready to move.

Country and folk act Johnny Blue Skies performs live, bringing roots-leaning songwriting to a big stage setting.

A rock and pop show open to all ages.

A seasonal set of eerie and offbeat opera and musical theater pieces performed by SERIO, a group focused on full-role vocal performance.

Indie rock veterans known for restless, literate songwriting hit the stage, doors open well ahead of the set.

Country-rap artist Kidd G performs live, an 18+ show for fans of his genre-blending sound.

A full concert of songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda's shows, performed live by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra across three performances.

Chance the Rapper marks ten years of Coloring Book with a live set at The Wylie. Open to all ages.

Singer-songwriter Ian McConnell shares the bill with Cherokee Social for an evening of live original music. 21 and over, ID required at the door.

Skillet marks the 20th anniversary of their album Comatose with a full show, backed by opening acts still to be confirmed. Doors open early for an all-ages crowd.

A hip-hop bill headlined by RAV, with support from Teller Bank$ and Fatboi Sharif.

A show featuring Maps of the Midwest, Orange G, and Andrew Wryan.

Industrial rock act PIG headlines a show with support from Cyanotic and Sapphira Vee.

Blues guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram brings his touring band through for a night of raw, modern blues rock. An all ages show for anyone who likes guitar work with some grit.

A lineup of emo, pop punk, and punk bands: Unrivaled, Panic Landing, Stuck in Autumn, and Villainous Grim.

An all-vinyl drum and bass night featuring CTOASO, Cutups, Lazercrunk, 412DNB, and EXCCollective.

A tribute to jazz musician Sam Rivers.

A live show featuring Peeling Flesh with Gridiron.

Two alternative rock acts share the bill on this co-headlining tour stop, with doors well ahead of showtime and no age restriction.

A free night of DJ sets from Cam Void, DJ Furniture, and PVKVSV at the brewery.

Pianist Alton Merrell leads a trio through a talk-and-performance look at McCoy Tyner's influence on jazz, with bassist Jeff Grubbs and drummer David Throckmorton.

Geña y Peña play boleros and classic Latin ballads at La Palapa on Carson Street.

A Halloween bass music night with sets from Schmux, Krystal Klarity, and others, plus a costume contest.

A lineup show featuring Farrah Faucet, That Like This, and other acts.

A night of live music at a 21-and-over show. Valid ID required for entry.

A DIY punk and hardcore showcase featuring Axe Collector, Stars Dont Mean Anything, S.M.O.G, and Fen.

A live album recording session at the pavilion featuring Brassica and the Wild Sprouts with Crisp Lake.

A darkwave, new wave, synth pop, and industrial night with sets from Noirxheart and PPL-PL$R.

Burning Heart performs a night of live rock.

The classic R&B vocal group brings their harmonies to The Wylie for an evening of smooth, longtime favorites.

A lineup of hardcore and melodic hardcore bands sharing one bill for a night of live sets.

A Pittsburgh five-piece plays Appalachian folk and Americana with mandolin, upright bass and a country edge, joined by indie-folk trio Blooming Trio and Becks.

Rising indie rock act Brigitte Calls Me Baby headlines with support from Common People. All-ages show.

A bass music lineup headlined by Great Dane and Hunter Reed, plus an Erie Sounds takeover featuring A.R.K., Joey Darker, Subdermal Sound, Khan Kuma, and Triiipgod.

A free rave event.

A lineup of Azrael, Gunray, Gustav Wav, and La Boix playing dark, occult-themed electronic music.

A touring show featuring Brigitte Calls Me Baby, with support from Common People. Open to all ages.

A lineup of five acts spanning noise, industrial, and experimental sound.

A night of four bands at Mr. Smalls, led by Maneka with support from The Zells, Sad Bulldog, and Addict Brain.

Wynton Marsalis leads his big band through a night of jazz standards and originals, backed by a local trust presentation. A solid pick for anyone who wants a proper orchestral jazz show rather than a club trio.

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for an evening of orchestral music.

An R&B and soul show with Dana and Alden Papa plus guest Alex Amen. Open to all ages.

A performance by Seven Mile Detour at the venue in Millvale.

Beats Antique performs a mix of electronica, world music, and tribal fusion bellydance on their Metamorphosis Tour.

A house show featuring Trigal from Oslo, Invisible Circle from NYC, Margaret Cox, Gina Favano, and Patrick Breiner.

A night of local rock with Mother of Earl headlining alongside Poster Child and Chet Vincent and Tim Good. 21 and over, valid ID required.

Maneka brings its rock and pop-leaning sound to the stage for an all-ages show.

A night of electronic DJ sets, live performances, and visuals featuring Pablo Bozzi and Jellyfish b2b Davis Galvin, among others.

Opus One presents Dana and Alden on the Papa's Boat Tour, with special guest Alex Amen. All ages welcome.

A monthly open percussion jam session held at the library.

A stage show built around Tom Lehrer's satirical songs, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs Rachmaninoff in a program built around his lush, emotional side. A solid pick for a classical evening out.

A space-themed DJ night with resident DJs Cosmo Cat, Kismet, and Eclectus, plus guest Toaso, spinning vinyl and digital sets.

A rooftop party featuring Matty Chiuch with support from John Sully, Harrison Pontoli, Chris Maze, and Zek.

Three singer-songwriter acts share the bill, mixing southern roots, Appalachian storytelling, and Pittsburgh-grown soul-rock. A 21+ night of original music across several styles.

A four-band lineup including Constellation X, Ego Sum, Skinsuit, and Sundras.

A rock show open to all ages, no bar-only restrictions keeping out younger fans.

Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE perform together with support from Harrison of Surf Gang.

Blues-rock veterans Tedeschi Trucks Band bring their guitar-driven soul sound to the Wylie stage, with doors opening well ahead of the show.

A rock show for adults only, with doors ahead of the set and support acts that may shift last minute.

A multi-band bill featuring Terrain on The Chasm Tour, with support from Turmada, Brewsha, Constellation X, and Nothing, Darling.

Guatemalan band Puchis Muchis stops in Pittsburgh on their De Xela Con Amor tour, with support from Planet Jackpot and Hesperus.

Metal double bill with Mushroomhead and Fear Factory, plus support from Nine Treasures.

Pop-punk band The Story So Far plays a full-band show with support acts still to be confirmed. All ages welcome.

A multi-act bill featuring Boston group Intac along with Horace Whisper & The Empty Hand, hags95, and Empty Fountain.

Live rock and pop show with a full lineup of support acts, doors ahead of showtime, open to all ages.

A drummer debuts original jazz pieces built around nature themes, with a string trio added to the usual quintet setup for a fuller sound.

A night of old-time bluegrass, experimental folk, and klezmer bluegrass from three bands sharing the bill.

A live coding and experimental electronica event, with performers writing code on the fly to generate sound.

Candlebox brings its alt-rock catalog to the stage on this fall tour stop. An all-ages show for fans of 90s rock bands still playing loud.

Season opener for Trackworks with live sets from Brainwave Research Center, Morgan Stewart, and PVKVSV.

A touring tribute act runs through Michael Jackson's catalog, with choreography and costuming built to mirror the originals.

A three-day electronic music festival with a large lineup of DJs, live acts, and visual artists.

A local lineup presented by Leafy Brean Recordings, featuring Fuzznaut, Megabeardo, Old Dream, David Kuzy of Microwaves, and Low Cunning, with pedal demos from Mask Audio Electronics and Crotronics Devices.

Two acts share a bill at this all-ages rock and pop show in a converted church venue known for loud nights.

Rock and roll night with Low Cut Connie, plus Brian Dunne opening. Open to all ages.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven with pianist Inon Barnatan, over two performances.

Low Cut Connie plays with support from Brian Dunne, presented by 91.3 WYEP and Opus One. All ages welcome.

Modern Natives stop in Pittsburgh on their Fall Tour 2026, joined by Not Worth Asking, 13 Occult, Radium Girl, and 90 Seconds Til Midnight.

Paul Bielatowicz performs Nosferatu Undead.

Alaska d-beat and raw punk act Polarity Crisis headlines a punk bill with Attaxia, Fuzzfiend, and S.M.O.G.

Psych-rock band All Them Witches stops through on a marathon run of 21 shows in 21 days. An all-ages night of heavy, droning rock.

A tribute act performing the music of The Smashing Pumpkins, with KeKe Diamond Band as special guest.

A Halloween-themed costume party with a bass music lineup including Strappa, Gone Astray, DRKART, and Skannas, held at a brewery.

A live set from Pittsburgh soul-rock band The Commonheart. Open to all ages.

Country songwriter Joe Stamm brings road-tested storytelling and a voice built for porch-and-bonfire tales, with Josh Travis opening.

Chart-topping R&B and rap singer Rod Wave brings his arena tour to town, with mobile tickets required for entry.

Motown legend Smokey Robinson brings his decades of hits to the stage for an evening of classic soul and R&B.

A kink play space opens up alongside a large-scale drone and noise music performance, welcoming all genders.

Touchdown Jesus from Cincinnati headlines a punk and garage rock bill with Sorry Face and Absent Eyes.

Electronic music night with bass duo SFAM headlining, plus sets from DJ Gov Name and Ikhanhik.

DJ lineup including Loka, Lemonline paired with Paula Jean, a live set from DJ Yuca, and Ricky Mawzlin.

Pittsburgh band The Commonheart celebrates the release of their album You Are Not Alone. All ages welcome.

An 18+ night of electronic music paired with live-coding visuals, featuring Kyruh, Buzzi, Azrael b2b Repeat Offender, C_Robo_, and Joey Kilona.

A live music show featuring Silly Goose, with support from Gleem and Mutlee.

The War on Phloc marks a new album with a release show, joined by Sorry Face, Westinghouse Atom Smasher, and Rachel Ann Bovier.

A live band runs through Taylor Swift's catalog for anyone who wants to sing along without waiting on an actual tour stop.

A 21+ BYOB lineup of noise and experimental acts, including 8cylinder, brednotbred, Frogonbough, Farrah Faucet, Moth.Sanctuary, Veronica Violence, and Colloid Wing feat. Wire Mother.

A vinyl release and masquerade party headlined by Animal Scream, with sets from Tory Silver and Morgan Erina.

A queer and trans cowboy band from Chicago blending classic folk and country into songs about love, loss and healing, with support from Britt & Cam.

A rock and pop show open to all ages, no restrictions on who can attend.

A formal-dress evening of Ween covers performed by Samjamwich.

An evening of riverside electronic music near Pittsburgh with sets from Aila, Lexi Valentine, Senseishun, Cecropia, and Rosy.

A lineup of underground metal and hardcore acts, including Motherless, Porcupine, Sherm, and Pulverizer, with costumes encouraged for the season.

A Halloween-season tribute night built around the genre-bending catalog of Ween, with bands covering the duo's songs at Mr. Smalls.

Live music from Rated Eye and Mother Elizabeth Thorne.

A live band performs a tribute set covering Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. All ages welcome.

A free, low-key afternoon of local songwriters at the park's visitor center, with a rotating lineup each month and no need to sign up ahead.

A free open-air disco party held under the Bloomfield Bridge, with a lineup of DJs and a live set.

An evening of music featuring Austin songwriter and banjo player Rita Bliss.

Four area choirs share the stage for a free concert, including the premiere of a new choral piece called Eternal Song.

A Halloween-themed rooftop party marking nine years of Longturn Music, with a headlining set from Lehar plus Koopmusik and violinist Hon Jao.

A multi-band bill featuring Cultivator, Ripple Revue, and The Kewks.

Glimmer headlines a night of heavy music with support from Useless and Threaded.

A live music lineup featuring Ripple Revue, The Kewks, and Vulgar Machines.

A lineup of cybergore acts performing at high speed.

Folk duo Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee bring intimate, harmony-driven songs built around contradiction and grief turned into something lighter. Acoustic, lyric-focused set for listeners who like to actually listen.

Veteran garage-rock band known for blending British Invasion hooks with punk edge takes the stage. Open to all ages.

Country group Little Big Town brings their current tour to the Wylie stage, with doors opening ahead of the show. Support acts may change.

A DIY house show featuring Housefire, Mafia Vs Werewolf, SHV, Bastard Secretary, and Eye Burn.

The pop trio brings their arena show to town, revisiting the hits that made them teen-pop staples alongside newer material.

A multi-act music night with Anna Johnson of Chicago along with Bella Figlia, Bat St. Chip, and Silenus & St. Christopher.

Electronic duo known for noisy, breakbeat-driven live sets heavy on strobe lights and distortion. Open to all ages.

Guitarist Daniel Donato brings his cosmic country sound to the stage, blending rock, folk, and twang into an evening of genre-bending jams.

Electronic producer The Living Tombstone brings beat-driven sets to the stage, with support acts opening the night. Doors open early, and all ages can attend.

Indie rock band Little Barrie performs with support from Norside. Standing room and limited seating, first come first served, 21 and over.

Indie folk songwriting at Mr. Smalls' club space, open to all ages.

A live performance by Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, an all-ages show.

London songwriter Elanor Moss, recently signed to Merge Records and named a BBC6 Music One To Watch for 2026, plays an all-ages show.

Rock and pop show with doors ahead of the set, adults only. Lineup of opening acts could shift, so go in flexible.

A show featuring Tiny City, Garage League and Foamer.

A touring concert bringing together music and cast members from three Disney franchises for one arena show aimed at young fans.

Christopher Mark Jones brings back his Montreal-themed set with a new lineup of musicians reworking the original album's songs plus some new arrangements.

Christopher Mark Jones performs songs from his French-language album Montréal Encore, created with collaborator Bernard Pozier.

Progressive metal band Periphery brings its Pale White Dot tour through town, with an all-ages show open to the whole crowd.

An eight-piece jazz ensemble plays music from its upcoming album, built around stories from African diaspora mythology, ahead of its release.

An evening of experimental digital horror music with foxes at 3am, Millie Dread, and V.v.itch, themed around Halloween.

A solo act from Kentucky, bringing gravelly vocals, guitar, and accordion to the stage.

A night marking five years of Michi Tapes.

A singer-songwriter double bill pairing Montana-bred Marcedes Carroll with touring veteran Doc Elliot, two acoustic-leaning voices built around heartfelt originals. Show is 21+.

Rock and pop show, open to all ages.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs the film score live while Deathly Hallows Part 1 plays on screen.

A multi-band bill featuring Underneath, Cellblock, Rejected, While We Rest, and Buried In, presented by Atainted Booking.

A Halloween night combining themed booths, art installations, video projections, and live music.

A Halloween-themed night of live music and visual art presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, with the gallery's exhibits as a backdrop.

A Halloween honky tonk night with live music from The Steel Cowboys, plus line dancing and drink specials.

A double bill of country singer-songwriters, with openers subject to change. All ages welcome.

A Halloween weekend rock and punk show open to all ages.

A live set from the jam band Lotus, open to all ages.

A Devil's Night Halloween ska show featuring The Skalarks and DJ Drago.

Double bill featuring Ruffians and Slingshot Genius, 8pm, $10 cover.

A Halloween-themed punk and hardcore show featuring a dozen local acts.

Dweezil Zappa leads a band through his father's catalog, a reliable pick for musicians who chase odd time signatures and guitar pyrotechnics.

A reggae show open to all ages.

A free 21-and-over Halloween night of bass music with DJs spanning drum and bass, dubstep, UK garage, and house, hosted by Bass Buddies.

Metal double bill with The Sword and Moon Destroys. All ages, with tickets emailed out a week before the show.

A Halloween cover night with Decayds running through AC/DC, Motley Crue, and Goo Goo Dolls sets, plus Care Package covering Paramore.

Black metal from Selfgod and Pathogenic Loquist on Halloween night, plus DJ sets and a haunted house attraction.

A Halloween DJ party with sets from Darcie, Deepv, and Xtravrt.

A Halloween night with live music, a burlesque showcase, a costume contest, drink specials, and dancing until late. Must be 21 or older with valid ID.

A Halloween night of hard techno, industrial, and experimental electronic sounds under the bridge, with dancing from nine until dawn.

A staged drama exploring sibling rivalry and the collision of ambition and instability, from Playbox Productions.

Poet Yona Harvey discusses her new collection with Khirsten L. Scott, touching on memory, instinct, and the connections between personal and historical events.

A 1926 silent adventure film screens with live accompaniment, part of a festival showcasing restored classics on the big screen.

A members' gathering for older adults with refreshments, a gallery talk tied to the Sharif Bey exhibition, and a lecture on Andy Warhol's sculptures.

A Brazilian queer film screening as part of the Reel Q international film festival lineup.

Science writer Mary Roach talks about her offbeat nonfiction, part of the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures series.

A storytelling competition built around the conversations people never got to finish: comebacks, apologies, and things they wish they'd said. Audience members can sign up to tell their own true stories.

A screening as part of Reel Q, Pittsburgh's LGBTQ film festival, presenting queer cinema outside the usual multiplex lineup.

An evening for teachers with food and drinks, gallery talks, silkscreen printing, and a guided tour of the Sharif Bey exhibition, plus Act 48 credit hours and field trip scholarship information.

A lineup of horror films screened at the theater, open to all ages.

Playwright and novelist Ayad Akhtar discusses his new book, a story that moves through an accident, an affair, and questions of faith and family secrets. Part of the Arts & Lectures series.

A talk with Guatemalan-American author Jared Lemus, part of the library's Hispanic and Latin Heritage Month programming.

A talk on local cemetery design and the Pittsburghers buried beneath the headstones, tracing how memorial art has changed over time.

A touring modern dance company known for sculptural, acrobatic group movement, performing as part of the Pittsburgh Dance Council season.

A stage drama running across eight performances, worth catching if you like live theater and want to see a full production run.

South Africa's poet laureate talks about his body of work in a conversation marking 50 years since the Soweto uprising.

A Pittsburgh poet reads from a debut collection that traces a 1976 family murder and its long aftermath, joined in conversation by poet Diana Khoi Nguyen.

A documentary look at the material that built much of the modern world, screening across multiple showings.

A reading and conversation featuring Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov discussing his new short story collection with translator Angela Rodel and interviewer Anderson Tepper.

A theatrical stage production depicting the crucifixion story with strobe lighting, fog effects and loud music. Graphic content means it's not suited for young kids.

A 1964 Japanese horror anthology built from ghost stories, screened for fans of classic international cinema. Three showings.

A weekly drop-in studio for middle and high school students, with access to screens, ink, transparencies, printers, and Photoshop for printmaking projects.

Pulitzer-winning novelist Hernan Diaz discusses his new book Ply with writer Adriana E. Ramírez, part of a bookstore-library author series. Ticket includes a signed copy.

A screening of the drama about a group of Texas regulars facing the closure of their favorite bar, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson speaks as part of the Pittsburgh Speakers Series, discussing politics and current events.

Hands-on session where you build abstract sculptures from puzzle-like blocks, part creative exercise, part mindfulness practice.

An adult-oriented film program running over seven showings, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Science communicator Emily Graslie, known for her YouTube channel work and PBS hosting, talks about curiosity-driven exploration and why it matters for public science literacy. ASL interpretation available in person.

Library staff read aloud excerpts chosen around a weekly theme, this time journeys.

An outdoor screening of John Carpenter's horror film, paired with actual fog machines during the show, at the brewery's pop-up garden.

A horror movie screening pairing cult titles like Re-Animator and Eraserhead, with local art vendors on site.

An evening of readings with poets Frank Báez and P. Scott Cunningham, part of a series spotlighting international poetry.

A panel discussion on labor and journalism, hosted by unions representing performers, writers, and steelworkers.

A staged production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta, performed by the Pittsburgh Savoyards as part of their ongoing season.

A community reading and workshop featuring poetry and art made inside prison walls.

A screening of Alex de la Iglesia's 1993 film Acción Mutante, shown on PAL VHS and projected via an EIKI video projector.

A close-up magic show built around mind-reading and prediction tricks, running across six performances in an intimate setting suited to small audiences.

The Pittsburgh Savoyards perform Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta The Yeomen of the Guard as part of their 89th season.

A guided session for kids looking closely at art, focused on spotting color, line, shape, and texture in works through storytelling and discussion.

A free talk on witchcraft history and historian Carlo Ginzburg's work, with a short essay provided ahead of time for discussion.

A screening of Todd Haynes' debut feature film.

An art installation and rave with live DJs and unsettling fashion, hosted by Alex Ascension.

A beginner workshop covering how to shoot 35mm film photography.

An annual gathering of zine makers, small press artists, and independent publishers.

Verdi's tragedy of a court jester and the curse he can't outrun, staged by Pittsburgh Opera with three performances.

A staging of the rock musical about artists and friends navigating love and loss in New York City, performed over a run of thirteen shows.

A beginner workshop in mime technique, no prior training required.

A screening paired with a discussion and a short songwriting workshop, set alongside artwork made by people on both sides of prison walls.

A Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, staged by the Pittsburgh Savoyards as part of their ongoing season.

Author Anand Gopal discusses his book on six Syrians living through revolution and war, in conversation with Benjamin Case.

A restored showing of the 1971 cult film about religious hysteria and political power in 17th-century France, still shocking and rarely screened uncut.

John Cameron Mitchell marks 25 years of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with a screening and live appearance, revisiting the glam-rock cult film he created and starred in.

A 25th-anniversary screening of the cult film, followed by a Q&A and acoustic set with John Cameron Mitchell.

Dr. Raj Panjabi discusses his book on turning crisis into community, drawing on his work in emergency medicine and government, in conversation with Katie Booth.

Sue Morris and Brian Butko trace a century of local flight history, part of the Lawrenceville Historical Society's ongoing talk series on the neighborhood and region.

A poetic-musical premiere exploring womanhood, power, and consequence, paired with live violin, from Ukrainian poet Olena Boryshpolets.

A drop-in studio session for middle and high school students, with access to screen printing equipment, transparencies, printers, and Photoshop.

A close-up magic show built around dark, late-night storytelling, with six performances for anyone who likes illusion mixed with theatrical atmosphere rather than straight tricks.

Library staff read aloud excerpts from books chosen around a shared theme.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater stages the horror-comedy musical take on the cult film, with songs, gore gags, and splatter zones for the brave.

A film screening with four showings, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre performs the classic tragic romance, with live orchestra accompaniment. A traditional story ballet for dance fans or anyone wanting a dressed-up evening out.

A Pittsburgh Opera production staged in an intimate setting, offering a closer look at vocal performance than a typical opera house seat allows.

An annual Halloween celebration at the museum.

Spoken word event in Millvale, 8pm, $10 admission.

A screening of the 1989 avant-garde horror film Begotten, a nearly wordless, visually brutal take on creation and death. Not for the squeamish, but a striking piece of experimental cinema.

Bring a family quilt to have it examined and recorded for the library's digital collection, with a documentarian from the American Quilter's Society on hand. Open to the public for browsing quilts and meeting local guilds.

A 21+ book fair with local authors, independent bookstores, and vendors selling books and related items.

A touring magic and illusion show built around big stage tricks rather than close-up card work. Good fit for an evening out if you want something visual and not too serious.

Former oncology nurse Theresa Brown discusses her book on four nurses working inside a healthcare system driven by profit, in conversation with Neal Bisno.

A screening presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, paired with live music.

Author Michael Lewis speaks as part of the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures series, a chance to hear his take on storytelling and nonfiction reporting.

A touring staging of the Tony-winning musical that retells the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with folk and jazz influences. Part of a run of eight performances in a touring Broadway series.

A staged musical theater piece about childhood trauma and how it shapes adult relationships, and the resilience it takes to move past it.

Terence Fisher's Hammer horror take on Dracula, in classic Gothic style, screening for two performances.

Drop-in studio time for middle and high school students, with access to screens, ink, transparencies, printers, and Photoshop for printmaking projects.

A hands-on session covering darning, sweater repair, blanket stitch, and buttonholes, with time for diagnosing your own garments if you bring them along.

A local stage spin on Night of the Living Dead, run by Bricolage with multiple performances for those who want zombies with a Pittsburgh accent.

A lineup of speakers digs into how misinformation spreads and persists, with a Halloween angle on digital-age bogeymen like bots and zombie narratives.

An art show featuring Ren Savage, ZD, History of Touches, and Mary Henjes.

Library staff read aloud excerpts from books centered on Native American and Indigenous peoples.

The classic silent vampire film screens with a live piano score by Tom Roberts, accompaniment replacing the usual recorded soundtrack.

Novelist Barbara Kingsolver appears as part of a lecture series, discussing her writing with an audience that already snapped up every ticket.

Galleries and art spaces across the Cultural District open their doors for a free evening of walking between exhibits.

An opening reception for a new visual art exhibition at the gallery, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

A screening of horror films, part of a program from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Good pick if you want a scare and like genre cinema on a big screen.

A dance program from fireWALL Dance Theater, staged across four performances. Expect contemporary movement work rather than classical ballet.

A guided tour looking at Warhol's life as a gay man, including his relationships with partners who also worked as his collaborators, set against the history of the gay rights movement.

An adults-only brunch fundraiser for the National Aviary, with mimosas, a sit-down meal, and bird encounters overlooking the Rose Garden and Allegheny Commons.

A workshop covering the basics of opening and running a coffeehouse.

A monthly outdoor market at SouthSide Works with vintage sellers, handmade goods, small-batch food, and food trucks. Good for browsing and grabbing lunch.

A pop-up dinner and social gathering held as a fundraiser for the IWW union.

A happy hour event presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

A free celebration of Latin culture featuring dance lessons, live DJs, and community games.

Vendors set up outdoors at SouthSide Works for an evening market, good for browsing secondhand goods and local crafts after dark.

A Halloween-themed outdoor market and street party with local vendors, a DJ, zombies, and salsa dancing.

An annual fundraising gathering for the Neighborhood Resilience Project, a Pittsburgh nonprofit focused on trauma-informed community development.

A Halloween-themed event on Pittsburgh's Hilltop.

The Penguins take on the Winnipeg Jets at home, with a team calendar handed out to fans at the gate.

Pitt volleyball takes on SMU in Big East/ACC action, a quick way to catch college athletics without leaving the city.

The Penguins take on the Dallas Stars in NHL action. Entry requires a mobile ticket on a smartphone, and the arena is cashless.

The Steelers take on the Colts in a regular-season home game, with a designated alcohol-free family section available.

This is a stadium club access pass, not a game ticket. It gets you into a private lounge with food and drink, bar service, screens for the action, and a view toward the locker room tunnel. Seating is first come, first served.

The Penguins take on the Florida Panthers in an NHL matchup, with a Pride Game theme and a special ticket package offered for the night.

Penguins take on the Predators, with a building-block giveaway for early arrivals and an Iceburgh birthday celebration on the ice.

The Penguins take on the Utah Mammoth in a Halloween-themed game, with a trick-or-treat tote giveaway for kids 14 and under while supplies last.

A Halloween-themed evening combining pro wrestling with techno sets from DJs Gustav Wav, Killbasa, and La Boix.

A guided walk through Frick Park combining forest bathing with a writing exercise, led by a certified forest therapy guide and author Sherrie Flick. Part of a seasonal series pairing nature and prose.

A monthly market of vintage and handmade goods, set up outdoors in Schenley Plaza. Browse secondhand finds and local crafts.

A guided bird walk through Emerald View Park led by a naturalist educator, open to beginners. Binoculars are available to borrow if you don't have your own.

A falconer who works with birds of prey brings a Harris Hawk for an outdoor demonstration, explaining how the species hunts and why it's nicknamed the wolf of the sky.

A slow guided walk through the park with pauses for meditation, led by certified guides in partnership with the 10.27 Healing Partnership. Built for adults seeking a quiet reset outdoors.

A nighttime walk through Frick Park led by a National Aviary ornithologist in search of owls, with insight into the species native to Pittsburgh and how they survive after dark.

A free outdoor warm-up before the Penguins game, with a beer garden from Eleventh Hour Brewing, live music and dance performances, lawn games and family activities. First 100 people get a hot dog from Becco's.

Paddle North Park Lake at dusk with guides teaching kayak basics, then head to the trails to listen for screech-owls and great horned owls with a National Aviary expert. Gear included.

Pull invasive plants on Clayton Hill alongside Frick Park's restoration coordinator, helping native wildflowers and wildlife get more room to grow.

A guided walk through the park with certified leaders, built around slow pacing and quiet moments to reconnect with nature, offered with the 10.27 Healing Partnership. Geared toward adults.

An evening walk through Wingfield Pines with a National Aviary falconer, listening and watching for owls and learning about the native species that live there.

A rare chance to see the usually closed bird research center in action: watch banding up close, check out the flight tunnel, and talk with the researchers who study how birds perceive glass.

A fall campfire gathering with lawn games, pumpkin painting for kids and live music. Bring your own food to roast, plus blankets or chairs since seating is limited.

Volunteer sessions at Hays Woods, a 626-acre urban forest park, pulling invasive plants, clearing trails, and tending the entry garden. A chance to hike and help restore the land at the same time.

Guided walks with certified leaders focused on slowing down and tuning into the surroundings, done in partnership with 10.27 Healing Partnership. Expect short, easy distances and pauses for quiet reflection.

An evening walk through Wingfield Pines led by a National Aviary falconer, searching for native owl species and learning about their behavior and adaptations.

A guided walk along the accessible Sensory Nature Trail for people 14 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus families and caregivers, followed by a short seminar on post-secondary inclusion options.

A night of games for the whole family, hosted at the theater.

A Pittsburgh Zoo educator brings live animals to the library for a look at fur, feathers, and scales and how they help different species survive.

A talk on why Pittsburgh neighborhoods differ so much in resources and outcomes, looking at the roots of segregation and its lasting effects.

A behind-the-scenes walk through the arena for anyone curious how the building runs on event days. Call the tour hotline or email to set one up.

A day of penguin feedings, talks, and a scavenger hunt focused on the critically endangered African penguin, with chances to meet colony members up close and learn conservation efforts.

A guitar-playing singer leads kids through nursery rhymes and modern children's tunes, mixing in sing-alongs and dancing.

A hands-on workshop for making a bat craft out of reused paper, buttons, and other salvaged materials. Good for kids ahead of Halloween.

A hands-on craft session using recycled paper and scrap materials to build a small bat decoration, good for kids who like making things out of odds and ends.

A behind-the-scenes walk through the arena, covering areas not normally open to the public. Worth a look if you're curious how the building works on event days.

A public briefing on the planned renovation of the Homewood library branch, covering design plans, fundraising progress and collection changes, with time for questions.

Daily keeper talks, feedings, flight demonstrations and close-up animal encounters give visitors a closer look at the birds beyond just walking the exhibits.

Free, confidential sessions where staff review your Pennsylvania criminal record and go over options for expungement, sealing, or a pardon application.

A library staff session covering cryptid research, with related books, stickers, and demonstrations on tracking down evidence.

The traveling circus returns with acrobats, performers and guest daredevil Bello Nock, built for kids and adults watching together. Tickets required for everyone age 2 and up.

County health and human services staff share information on treatment options, substance use resources, and Narcan distribution for residents who need it.

Drop in at the visitor center for a hands-on meet and greet with live animals brought by local wildlife rescue groups. No reservation needed, and it's free.

An after-hours Halloween night for grown-ups at the natural history museum, with a scavenger hunt through odd specimens, a virtual tour of haunted local spots, and potion-making and photo setups. Costumes welcome.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus returns with performer Bello Nock, bringing acrobatics and circus acts for the whole family.

Members get early access to the Aviary before public hours, with a chance to meet an animal ambassador and grab light snacks ahead of the Owl-O-Ween festivities.

County park rangers walk through the basics of archaeology, including how to spot stone tools and read the region's archaeological record.

Staged readings of new short plays written by young playwrights, presented over four performances.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns with performer Bello Nock, bringing live circus acts to the arena.

The National Aviary runs scheduled feedings, bird shows, and animal encounters throughout the day, most included with general admission.

A behind-the-scenes walk through the arena for anyone curious about how the building works. Call or email the tour line to arrange a visit.

Allegheny County Health Department and Department of Human Services join local providers to share substance use and treatment resources, including Narcan distribution.

County park rangers bring in an Eastern rat snake named Mr. McSlithers for a close-up look at how he lives, eats, and survives.

A look at practical uses of AI beyond chatbots, covering data analysis and other functional tools built on the same technology, hosted by Carnegie Mellon's AI Institute for Societal Decision Making.

A free, open meeting for fungi enthusiasts featuring a presentation, club updates, and a table where attendees can get mushroom finds identified.

A free talk from Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures, suited for families looking for something low-key and thought-provoking.

A space-themed show for kids and families, staged across multiple performances.

An after-hours Halloween event for all ages and abilities, with trick-or-treating through the galleries, costume-friendly storytelling by a faux campfire, cider, and reduced lights and sound for a calmer visit.

A day of talks and discussion for educators, librarians and others working on childhood literacy in the region.

Kids wear costumes for trick-or-treat stops around the National Aviary, with crafts, a nocturnal-animal meet and greet, and a stop to see the bats.

A ribbon cutting marks the opening of McKinley Park's new Community Grove, with music, snacks and family activities to mark the occasion.

Drop-in face painting and temporary tattoos, including glitter and glow-paint options, for all ages at the library.

A Halloween gathering at the library with costumes, games, and candy for kids and their grownups.

A behind-the-scenes look at the arena's facilities, from locker rooms to the concourse. Good for hockey fans curious about what goes on outside game nights.

County health and human services staff share information on substance use, treatment options, and other support resources, with Narcan available on site.

A hands-on science session for kids in grades K-5 covering how blood typing works, the genetics behind it, and how it can help solve mysteries.

County health and human services staff along with local recovery and wellness organizations share information on substance use treatment and overdose prevention, with Narcan available.

Drop in to meet live animals brought by area wildlife rescue groups, free and open to anyone who wanders in.

An outdoor Halloween gathering with carousel rides, a Sanderson Sisters appearance, and an evening screening of Hocus Pocus on the lawn. Bring blankets or chairs and dress for the occasion.

A free family event with live music, part of a Pittsburgh Cultural Trust program, with three performances.

A Halloween-themed movement workshop for kids in grades K-5, led by Attack Theatre, built around monster-inspired motion and shapes.

A library Halloween party for kids and teens with games, crafts, and seasonal activities. Costumes welcome.

Halloween activities for kids in the Children's Department at the main library in Oakland.

A masquerade club night with a vampire theme, featuring performances by Huny Xo, Ivy, Trio, and Ryn.

A free, all-ages Halloween dance party with costumes and treats, hosted by Darkroom and The Kult.

A Halloween party themed around heaven and hell, hosted across several Pittsburgh bars by the In Bed By Ten crew.

A 21+ Halloween party exploring Warhol's darker themes, with a DJ set, tarot readings, live typewriter poetry, theremin music, and floral decor throughout the museum.

A pre-Halloween costume party with DJs playing hard dance and drum and bass.

A Halloween party featuring a costume contest and drag performances, plus themed drinks.

A dance night of post-punk, new wave, 80s goth, and synth sleaze, with DJs Krass Advert and Rameau's Nephew.

A dark circus-themed Halloween club night with DJ Solo Dolo on the decks.