Gone are the days when high school musicals consisted entirely of hits from the 1940s or 1950s. High Schools now present recent smashes like "The Addams Family" and "Little Mermaid."
The art installation Straw Forward at the Carnegie Science Center showcases the impact plastic straws have on the environment.
The much-ballyhooed "Hamilton: An American Musical" is at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh through Jan. 27. It more than lives up to the hype that surrounds it.
Performers in all genres and talent levels are laying down the sound in monthly 'open mic' sessions at the Church of Atonement in Carnegie.
The band is celebrating the release of its second album, "Fearless Leader," now available at various record stores throughout Pittsburgh.
Meals on Wheels of Peters Township will host “Dishin’ with Meals on Wheels” from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 at its new McMurray location.
The show that’s synonymous with musical theater and Broadway, “A Chorus Line” will be presented at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown.
What if the blood-thirsty plunderers you once thought you knew were just misunderstood explorers, farmers, tradesmen who were highly skilled?
2022 Billboard Music Awards’ Top Country Tour honoree Eric Church brings his critically acclaimed live show to new audiences in new ways this year, headlining outdoor venues throughout the summer with “The Outsiders Revival Tour”.
More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group as they return to Pittsburgh for a limited engagement on their new North American tour.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad will run Jan. 20-29 at the New Hazlett Theater on the Northside.
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Three Pittsburgh performing arts organizations are presenting a musical on the life of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
The National Aviary in Pittsburgh has announced that “Seaside Escape” is its new seasonal theme.
Point Park University’s dance program once again has been recognized as one of the best college dance programs for 2022-23 in the United States by DanceUS.org.
"Here You Come Again," a musical built around hit songs by Dolly Parton, is being presented by the Pittsburgh CLO starting next week.
Pittsburgh Public Theater is celebrating the holiday season with an all-new stage production of Phillip Grecian's "A Christmas Story."
The Senator John Heinz History Center is marking the holidays by showcasing artifacts and images throughout its first-floor Great Hall exploring how Western Pennsylvanians have celebrated major winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali and Kwanzaa.
Christmas Day is a little more than two weeks away, and those looking to get into the spirit with a holiday-themed concert, show, movie or event are in luck.
Touchstone Center for Crafts is celebrating their 50th anniversary with an exhibit auction at Fallingwater to the end of December.
A touring production of the beloved musical "Les Miserables" is coming to Pittsburgh next week.
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Santa Claus will be taking a break from the North Pole and visiting the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in the holiday season.
The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present a holiday concert, “Sing of a Merry Christmas,” on Friday, Dec. 9 at Brightwood Christian Church in Bethel Park.
The Andy Warhol Museum has uncovered the master tapes of the classic 1967 album "The Velvet Underground and Nico."
Dallas Black Dance Theatre will perform at the Pittsburgh Playhouse this weekend for two performances.
Little Lake Theatre is presenting the one-act plays "Graceland" and "Asleep on the Wind."
Kennywood will spread seasonal cheer with the return of Holiday Lights, beginning Nov. 19.
Mt. Lebanon and Pittsburgh gets a jump on the season when they light up the night for the holidays.
Liam Macik, a native of Mt. Lebanon, is directing the Prime Stage Theatre production of "Frankenstein."
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"Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" is at Ross Park Mall through Jan. 22, 2023.
A Christmas family tradition is returning to Oakmont.
The Senator John Heinz History Center will host a panel discussion, "Folk and Self-Taught Artists: Redefining American Art," Thursday, Nov. 10 starting at 6:30 p.m.
The violins have traveled the globe, touching listeners in Berlin, Rome, London, Paris and many other cities. In 2023, Pittsburgh will host a treasured collection of instruments played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, offering powerful stories of hope and perseverance.
Registration is now open for Carnegie Science Center's holiday camps for children aged 6 to 11.
Bethel Park High School junior Clara McGough will perform as the featured vocal soloist with the River City Brass Band on Nov. 15. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
It’s time to get your sweater ready to celebrate WQED’s Cardigan Day on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Theater organist Tedde Gibson will be playing jazz, gospel and pop music, and accompany two silent film shorts, at Keystone Oaks High School in Dormont on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
A benefit concert for Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR), organized by Joyce and Bill Toms, will be Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7;30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe at Station Square.
Everything old is new again, and the accordion – that fantastical hand-piano that merrily belts melodies and harmonies all at once – is making a comeback, led by artists globally and musicians locally.
PITTSBURGH--Over its long history, the Carnegie International has cast a spotlight on artists and works that, in their time, were positioned firmly on the cutting edge.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village outside Avella will host its Taffy Pull & Fall Finale on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
When Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier performs his autobiographical show “The Play” on stage, he hopes it tells a compelling story about his life while also opening the door for his fellow combat veterans to talk about their wartime experiences.
Autumn means one thing at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum: fall fun that includes the annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley as well as a new Trick or Trolley event.
Upper St. Clair High School’s Performing Arts Department will present “Lost in Yonkers,” a play by Neil Simon.
The Chabad of the South Hills–Jewish Center For Living and Learning Center recently held a Shofar Factory.
The Senator John Heinz History Center’s popular Hometown-Homegrown food festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15.
Peters Township is getting into the spirit of the season with several Halloween events scheduled.
If you own a Pink Floyd album, odds are it's "The Dark Side of the Moon" or "The Wall," which between them have sold more than 60 million copies.
Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest is back for its 20th season of fright nights through Oct. 30.
Fiber artists drank in colorful hand-dyed yarns, clacked knitting needles and leafed through quilting patterns during the annual Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival, held Aug. 25 through 27 at the Double Tree by Hilton in Green Tree.
If you could smash together Moliere and Mel Brooks, it might look something like "The Metromaniacs."