Rainy day in Pittsburgh

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 formal-dress evening of Ween covers performed by Samjamwich.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A lineup of cybergore acts performing at high speed.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

An annual Halloween celebration at the museum.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.