It’s another week in the Steel City of Pittsburgh which means new events to explore for you and the whole family. From February 24 to March 2, the city is preparing for new exhibit openings, fashion shows, fundraisers, and family-friendly adventures. While February is ending, there’s plenty to come in March for another full month of fun. This time also starts to transition us towards the changing of the seasons, making somewhat warmer temperatures the perfect excuse to leave the house.
5 Pittsburgh Events This Week (February 24-March 2)
Pittsburgh Opera’s 2025 Fashion Show
February 24, Bitz Opera Factory
This glamorous event promises an unforgettable evening of fashion and philanthropy. Witness the visionary designs of Nolan Kouri, enjoy an exclusive pre-show runway presentation by Kiya Tomlin, and celebrate the support of esteemed partners like Studio Booth and Diamonds Direct. This signature fundraiser brings together Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts, business, and fashion communities to support the Opera’s world-class productions, artist training programs, and community engagement initiatives.
Mardi Gras Fundraiser for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
February 28, Rivers Casino
This fun and caring gathering by Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas invites supporters to come together in a festive atmosphere and help raise crucial funds for local families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including tarot card readings, strolling entertainment, a Mardi Gras-themed photo booth, and live music from the Pure Gold singers. Your ticket includes appetizers, a New Orleans-style buffet dinner, two drink tickets, an interactive dessert station, masks, and beads
Jurassic Quest
February 28-March 2, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Is your little one obsessed with dinosaurs? Or, have you always been fascinated by them yourself? Jurassic Quest is the ultimate experience for all dinosaur fans. Explore animatronic dinosaurs, unique rides, interactive fossil and science attractions, and much more. Some of the dinos you’ll be able to see and meet include the Apatosaurus, the Spinosaurus, the T-Rex, the Camarasaurus, and the Triceratops.
I Never Saw Another Butterfly and The Terezin Promise
February 28-March 9, New Hazlett Theater
Prime Stage Theatre and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh join forces to bring this powerful story to life. Together they work towards fostering education, understanding, and action against the horrors of genocide. This play tells the story of Raja. Raja is a young Czech teenager who finds strength through art while imprisoned in the Terezin ghetto during World War II. This uplifting play, based on the book of poetry and artwork created by the children of Terezin, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the camp’s liberation and honors the memory of the 15,000 children who passed through its gates.
Kara Walker: Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated)
The Frick Pittsburgh, March 1-May 25
A new exhibit is opening at The Frick Pittsburgh featuring narratives of racism during the Civil War that went unnoticed. Kara Walker’s Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated) challenges the traditional stories of the Civil War. It consists of 15 powerful prints. Walker reimagines historical representations found in the 1866 anthology Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War by overlaying enlarged woodcut plates with her signature black silhouette figures.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Jurassic Quest
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