Pittsburgh Black Arts Gala July 11, 319 E 8th Ave Support the Black artists of Pittsburgh at a gala that celebrates ingenuity and creativity. Designers, performers, and artists come together to display a collection of paintings, clothing, performances, and inspiring art. Get in on all the action and even take pieces home that are for sale. Plus, look forward to Read more...

Afterimages: A Phantasm July 11, Mattress Factory Film and poetry can tell us a lot about history, people’s lives, and the society around us. The Mattress Factory brings the two together in a multimedia fashion featuring readings by Cate Peebles, showings of eerie shorts on 16 mm film, as well as the current exhibit on display from Rebecca Shapass, tempus Read more...

We Hold These Truths: American Potluck – Equitable Dinners by RealTime Arts Presented by: RealTime Arts Dates & Neighborhoods: North Side: July 8 & 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM Troy Hill: July 11 & 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM Millvale Food and Energy Hub: July 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM Point Breeze: July 30 & 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM Tickets: By suggested donation (Radical Read more...

Pittsburgh Music Festival & MANGO-RITA in Paradise – Summer Events at Pittsburgh Brewing Company Summer is heating up at Pittsburgh Brewing Company with two signature outdoor concert festivals. Pittsburgh Music Festival 2026 Dates: Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, July 12, 2026 Location: Iron City Stages at Pittsburgh Brewing Company, Creighton, PA Tickets: On sale now at pghmusicfestival.com Beneficiaries: Band Together Pittsburgh and Autism Pittsburgh Lineup: Read more...

Summer Al Fresco Dining at Revel Presented by: Revel Dates: Summer 2026 (ongoing) Location: Revel, 242 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (steps from Market Square) Reservations: Encouraged – revelpgh.com About the Experience: Summer has arrived, and there’s no better place to enjoy the season than on the patio at Revel. Just steps from Market Square, Revel invites guests to experience outdoor dining in the heart Read more...

The Cowboy Evolves: Journeys Through the Music of the Americas July 13-14, City of Asylum and St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church Chamber Music Pittsburgh holds their own celebration of America with a special Pittsburgher touch. The group’s setlist takes audiences through various composers who had a home in Pittsburgh. The show even features a selection by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Paul Read more...

International Shark & Ray Awareness July 14, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium Get to know some of the fin-tastic underwater animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium in honor of International Shark & Ray Awareness Day. Make your way through hands-on touch tanks, take home a chomping shark craft, meet aquarists, see scuba divers in the tanks, and even head out Read more...

Night in the Tropics 2026 Presented by: National Aviary (Presenting Sponsor: UPMC Health Plan) Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (VIP/VIP Plus early entry at 5:00 PM) Location: National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Age Restriction: 21+ (valid photo ID required) Tickets: On sale now | Expected to sell out Ticket Options: General Admission – $128 ($125 + $3 fee) Read more...

Fiesta de la Tierra Presented by: Colombia en Pittsburgh Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM Location: New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Tickets: 25–25–35 (group rates available; children under 12 free) About the Performance: Fiesta de la Tierra is a musical journey through Latin America featuring the award‑winning folk music group Tierra Caliente. This special cultural event celebrates music, folklore, Read more...

Inaugural Brighton Heights Book Fair Presented by: Brighton Heights Citizens Federation Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA (specific location TBA) Admission: Free and open to the public About the Event: The Brighton Heights Citizens Federation announces the first‑ever Brighton Heights Book Fair – a free community event celebrating reading, literacy, and neighborhood connections for book Read more...