Make room for a different kind of outing. Find upcoming live music, game nights and local activities, or explore gardens, parks and other places for fresh air across Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities.
Ticket prices are admission, not discounts. Read each event’s date, start time, age policy and booking requirements. Recurring activities only run on their listed days.
Play tabletop games during Drawbridge’s published open-gaming hours. A $5 day pass or Gatecrasher membership provides gaming-table access; sign up in the store.
$5 day pass or membership
Every Wed, Thu, Fri · 12 PM–10 PM
A $5 daily play pass or Gatecrasher membership is required. Sign up in-store and follow the gaming-area rules. Tournaments and special events may replace normal open gaming; confirm available tables. Sunday’s rotating themed sessions are separate.
Play tabletop games during Drawbridge’s published open-gaming hours. A $5 day pass or Gatecrasher membership provides gaming-table access; sign up in the store.
$5 day pass or membership
Every Sat · 12 PM–8 PM
A $5 daily play pass or Gatecrasher membership is required. Sign up in-store and follow the gaming-area rules. Tournaments and special events may replace normal open gaming; confirm available tables. Sunday’s rotating themed sessions are separate.
Use Game Masters’ game library or bring your own tabletop game. Call or drop in to ask about available space; a $5 table-space fee applies.
$5 table-space fee
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–9 PM
Subject to table availability. You may call, drop in, or submit an optional table request. The published fee is $5 for table space; its billing unit is not stated. These are Game Masters hours, not the café’s earlier hours. Organized events have their own schedules and fees.
Bring your own games or choose from Mimic’s back-room game library during its weekday open-table window. Table use and library games are free when space is available.
Free admission
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 12 PM–5 PM
Free open tables Monday–Friday, noon–5pm, subject to available space and posted events. Evening game nights have their own schedules and conditions. The open-table listing does not publish an age or reservation policy.
Bring a Commander deck for casual multiplayer Magic. Feisty Goblin’s Wednesday session is free and drop-in, with no signup required; newer players are welcome.
Free admission
Every Wed · 6 PM–9 PM
Oct 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026
Bring a 100-card Commander deck. Free casual play; no signup required. The official calendar lists Wednesdays through December 30. Check the calendar for changed or holiday sessions and follow the store’s conduct rules. Loaner decks and a numeric age policy are not published.
Bring a Commander deck for casual multiplayer Magic. Feisty Goblin’s Friday session is free and drop-in, with no signup required; newer players are welcome.
Free admission
Every Fri · 6 PM–10 PM
Oct 30, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027
Bring a 100-card Commander deck. Free casual play; no signup required. The official calendar lists Fridays through February 26, 2027. Check the calendar for changed or holiday sessions and follow the store’s conduct rules. Loaner decks and a numeric age policy are not published.
Come solo or with friends to play games from Feisty Goblin’s library, or bring your own. Saturday board-game night is free; staff and volunteers help teach games and organize groups.
Free admission
Every Sat · 7 PM–10 PM
Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
Free to join; solo visitors and groups welcome. Bring a game or use the store’s library. The official calendar lists Saturdays through December 26. Confirm changed or holiday sessions. No reservation requirement or numeric age policy is published; follow the store’s conduct rules.
Weekly Magic: The Gathering Commander gathering at Game Masters in West View.
$5 table fee
Every Wed · 6 PM–10 PM
$5 per-person table-space fee. Bring a Commander deck. Check organizer Discord for cancellations and pod arrangements. Continuation of the existing October 28 session.
The Novelty Collective offers free drop-in art projects and workshops at The COVE inside Greenstone United Methodist Church, Monday–Thursday, 3–6 p.m. when school is in session. The program includes Christian Bible study.
Free admission
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 3 PM–6 PM
Grades 6–12 only. Free; no attendance commitment. Signed parent/guardian registration required for continued participation. Monday–Thursday on school days, generally following Northgate's calendar; organizer announces other closures. Check in and out. Includes Christian Bible study. Use the official registration form.
Children ages 0–8 can use the indoor soft-play area in timed 30-, 60- or 90-minute weekday sessions.
From $10 + tax
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: 30 minutes $10 + tax; 60 minutes $12 + tax; 90 minutes $15 + tax. Children under 1 are free. Adult caregiver required; waiver and socks required; no outside food or drink. Admission is for selected times and re-entry is limited to the scheduled time.
Walk or run on the community center’s elevated indoor track. Twelve laps in the middle lane make a mile.
Free admission
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 9 AM–3 PM
Open to residents and nonresidents Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., without a fee or membership. Children under 13 need direct adult supervision. Wear clean, non-marking athletic shoes. Pass or membership rules apply outside these hours.
Bayou Blue performs music associated with Creedence Clearwater Revival and Linda Ronstadt at Jergel's Rhythm Grille.
$13.15–$25.65
Nov 11, 2026 · Show 7 PM · End time not listed
Ages 21+. Doors 6 p.m.; show 7 p.m. Official listed online prices are $13.15–$25.65 and may differ at checkout. Early-entry tickets guarantee a seat only if the holder arrives before general-admission doors; general admission does not guarantee seating. No event end time is published.
Julia Jacklin’s North American Tour stops at Mr. Smalls Theatre with Jordan Patterson.
$41.16 advance / $47.34 door
Nov 11, 2026 · Show 8 PM · End time not listed
Mr. Smalls Theatre, 400 Lincoln Avenue. Published prices include fees. Balcony upgrades require a separate general-admission ticket and are 21+; all sales final.
Max Weinberg’s Jukebox performs at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille on November 12.
$53.15–$66.15
Nov 12, 2026 · Show 8 PM · End time not listed
Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. Early-entry tickets guarantee a seat only if used before general-admission doors; general admission does not guarantee seating. The venue says box-office purchase can reduce service fees.
Bumpin Uglies bring the Orange Crush Tour to Mr. Smalls Theatre with Artikal Sound System and FUBAR.
$37.06 advance / $41.16 door
Nov 12, 2026 · Show 7:30 PM · End time not listed
Mr. Smalls Theatre, 400 Lincoln Avenue. Published prices include fees. Balcony upgrades require separate general admission and are 21+; all sales final.
Grayscale brings the Manual Override Tour to Spirit Hall.
$30 general admission
Nov 12, 2026 · Show 7 PM · End time not listed
All ages. General-admission doors 6 p.m.; show 7 p.m. General admission is $30. A separate $75 VIP package does not include a general-admission ticket. No event end time is published.
A beginner embroidery workshop at Blythe Books with materials and two tea towels included.
$50
Nov 13, 2026 · Starts 7 PM–9 PM
Ages 13+. Minors must attend with a parent; the accompanying parent does not need a ticket. Materials and two tea towels are included. All sales are final.
Super 70’s Rock Show performs at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille on November 13.
$25.65–$37.65
Nov 13, 2026 · Show 8 PM · End time not listed
Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. Early-entry tickets guarantee a seat only if used before general-admission doors; general admission does not guarantee seating. Published online pricing may vary at checkout; box-office purchase can reduce service fees.
Wear orange and visit the Tropical Forest Complex for a day celebrating orangutans and their new home at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.
$18–$22 online
Nov 13, 2026 · Starts 10:30 AM–3 PM
Included with Zoo admission. Online prices: adult $22, child ages 2–13 $18, senior 60+ $20; gate prices are $2 higher. Children under 24 months are free. Event schedule details are still pending.
Six-band benefit concert for Guitars4Vets in the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls.
$20 incl. fees
Nov 14, 2026 · Show 6 PM · End time not listed
Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, 400 Lincoln Avenue. Doors 5 p.m.; show 6 p.m. Ticket is $20 total ($15 + $5 fees). All ages; all sales final. All proceeds go to Guitars4Vets.
Yaelokre performs with special guest Ben Caplan in the Mr. Smalls Theatre.
$37.06 advance
Nov 14, 2026 · Show 8 PM · End time not listed
Mr. Smalls Theatre, 400 Lincoln Avenue. Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m. $37.06 advance or $41.16 day of show, including published fees. All ages; balcony upgrades are 21+ and require a separate concert ticket.
The Local Honeys perform with Brooke Surgener & The Bandits in the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls.
$25.25 advance
Nov 15, 2026 · Show 7:30 PM · End time not listed
Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, 400 Lincoln Avenue. Doors 7 p.m.; show 7:30 p.m. $25.25 advance or $30.25 day of show, including published fees. All ages; all sales final.
Tropidelic performs with Surfer Girl and The Quasi Kings in the Mr. Smalls Theatre.
$35.48 advance
Nov 15, 2026 · Show 7:30 PM · End time not listed
Mr. Smalls Theatre, 400 Lincoln Avenue. Doors 6:30 p.m.; show 7:30 p.m. $35.48 advance or $41.16 day of show, including published fees. All ages; balcony upgrades are 21+ and require a separate concert ticket.
John Steigerwald hosts an onstage conversation with Steelers legend Rocky Bleier at Jergel's.
$23–$173.50
Nov 18, 2026 · Starts 8 PM · End time not listed
Ages 21+. Doors 6 p.m.; program 8 p.m. Official listed prices range from $23 to $173.50; checkout pricing may differ. VIP tiers include a meet-and-greet and signed bottle.
The Randy Baumann Ramble Band, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams perform a 50th-anniversary tribute to The Last Waltz.
$52
Nov 21, 2026 · Show 8 PM · End time not listed
General admission is all ages. Balcony area is 21+ only and balcony upgrade holders also need a general-admission ticket. Balcony upgrades are sold out. Published price includes listed fees.
Hear flute duo Barb O’Brien and Julie McGough perform classical, modern and Disney selections in the library’s Program Room.
Free admission
Nov 21, 2026 · Show 11 AM–12 PM
November 21, 2026, 11 a.m.–noon. All ages welcome. Calendar marks registration required; organizer text also welcomes drop-ins. Registration remains open through 11 a.m. on November 21.
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