14 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Neon Night

A 21+ neon night at Capo's with $1 drinks, LED glowsticks, neon giveaways, and free entry with college ID.

Friday, October 9, 2026 9:00 PM · Capo's

Everything I Know: The Music of Lin-Manuel Miranda

A Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert celebrating the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda at Heinz Hall.

Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Heinz Hall

Brand New

Brand New plays Stage AE on the North Shore, presented by PromoWest North Shore and Opus One.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Stage AE

Known Pains Club Night

A darkwave, new wave, synth pop, and industrial club night featuring Noirxheart and PPL-PL$R at Portals of Fear.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Portals of Fear, West Mifflin

Chris Botti

Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti performs at City Winery Pittsburgh in the Strip District across early and late shows.

Monday, October 19 & Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · City Winery Pittsburgh, Strip District

Festivals & Special Events

Steelers Tailgate

An outdoor tailgate special event at Stage AE, held rain or shine.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Stage AE

OUTfest 2026

OUTfest 2026, a Pittsburgh queer community festival, takes over Schenley Plaza in Oakland.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Schenley Plaza, Oakland

Arts & Culture

Chelsea Handler

Comedian Chelsea Handler returns with a new stand-up show on the High and Mighty Tour at Citizens Live at The Wylie.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Citizens Live at The Wylie, Hill District

Combine Harvester

A visual art exhibit at 820 Gallery in the Cultural District, running through November 1.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 820 Gallery, Pittsburgh Cultural District

Koresh Dance Company

Koresh Dance Company performs as part of the Playhouse Presents series at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University

Food & Drink

Cinnamon Roll Making Class

A hands-on class where you learn to make cinnamon rolls at Becca Bakes Cookies.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Becca Bakes Cookies, Bethel Park

Free Events

My Chemical Romance Night: Black Parade Party

A free My Chemical Romance-themed party at Squirrel Hill Sports Bar.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Squirrel Hill Sports Bar, Squirrel Hill

Sports

RiverBoo 5K Run & Fitness Walk

An evening 5K run and fitness walk at Riverview Park, the final event of the 2026 City of Pittsburgh Community Footrace Series.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Riverview Park

Date Night

Pittsburgh Speed Dating for Singles Age 40s/50s

A speed dating event for singles in their 40s and 50s at P.F. Chang's.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 6:00 PM · P.F. Chang's, Pittsburgh