This Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 8 p.m., the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is hosting its second Candlelight Crescendo event at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Highmark Theater.  Located at 350 Forbes Avenue, this concert features the string ensemble Cello Fury. 

Pittsburgh’s Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is welcoming November with a dazzling show of reimagined rock music lit up by the glow of candlelight. In just a few weeks, on November 1st at 8 PM, you can enjoy an amazing night out downtown and attend DNA’s Candlelight Crescendo concert! We’ve got some ideas for some delicious dinner stops as you make your way to Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Highmark Theatre for some amazing music.

Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA)’s next Candlelight Crescendo event is only a few weeks away! Come to the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Highmark Theatre located at 350 Forbes Avenue on Saturday, November 1st, at 8 PM for a night that will take your breath away. This will be a night of Reimagining Rock, beautiful instrumentals and an intimate venue lit by a thousand candles providing a unique experience for everyone attending.

Less than a month away, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is hosting its second Candlelight Crescendo concert on November 1, 2025 at 8 p.m.. Located at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Theater at 350 Forbes Ave., the group Cello Fury will feature its signature blend of rock and classical string technique.

Witness a lively symphonic performance in a glowing performance center at the second and highly anticipated Candlelight Crescendo, presented by the Downtown Neighbors Alliance. The event, featuring the band Cello Fury, will take place on November 1st, 2025 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Drift into serenity at the Highmark Theatre with the City Strings Quartet as they perform their Summer Soundtrack amidst a thousand burning flames. City Strings is debuting their Candlelight Crescendo concert series this Friday, June 20th, at 8 pm, and you won’t want to miss it.

Mark your calendar, because DNA planned the perfect date night for you in Downtown Pittsburgh on June 20th. Whether you're trying to woo someone new or spice up your relationship with a long-term partner, this plan is the way to do it.

Calling all music lovers: Pittsburgh’s DNA is putting on a brand new event just for you! Candlelight Crescendo starts at 8:00 PM on Friday, June 20th in the Highmark Theater at Pittsburgh Playhouse. Listen to some of your favorite songs of the summer, whether old or new, in a brand new way. The sound of the strings are sure to blow you away, but keep the candles lit as you're transported to a night of elegance and goosebumps.

On June 20, 2025, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Highmark Theater will transform into a luminous sanctuary as DNA presents the inaugural performance of Candlelight Crescendo. This event promises more than just a musical performance, it’s a beautiful celebration of community, culture, and of the arts.

Escape to a dreamy world with 1,000 candles and live strings, The Candlelight Crescendo will leave you in a fairytale wanderlust. 

If your summer calendar is still looking a little light, here’s an idea that’s anything but ordinary. On June 20, Downtown Pittsburgh will light up, quite literally, for Candlelight Crescendo, an evening of live music, soft candlelight, and unforgettable vibes at the Highmark Theater.

The moment the candles are lit, Highmark Theater becomes something entirely new. Warm light flickers across the walls, soft music fills the room, and the atmosphere shifts into something so calm, intimate, and deeply moving. This is Candlelight Crescendo, a unique concert experience in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh.

Something magical is coming to Downtown Pittsburgh. On June 20th, the ordinary will transform into the extraordinary as the Highmark Theater glows with the light of a thousand candles for the debut performance of Candlelight Crescendo. Presented by the DNA, this immersive event invites guests into a world of soft flickering light and beautiful sound. Taking center stage is City Sixth Strings, who will perform a vibrant set of summer classics.

Looking for a date night that’s more than just dinner and a movie? The Candlelight Crescendo concert series at Highmark Theater debuts with its very first show on June 20th, offering an unforgettable evening filled with live music and elegance. The premiere performance will feature City Sixth Strings, who will play a breathtaking selection of summer classics, all set against the warm glow of a thousand flickering candles.

The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is rolling out the red carpet for new Golden Triangle residents! In a fresh and exciting initiative sponsored by Huntington Bank, DNA is teaming up with the managers of residential buildings across Downtown to deliver exclusive welcome kits to those making the neighborhood their new home.

Flying Scooter Productions® is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning brand strategy and film production studio based in Downtown Pittsburgh, located at the Park Building. They create documentaries, corporate, and commercial work. They also support, strategize, and shoot content for C-suite executives, celebrities, law firms, and nonprofits.

Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is one of the largest in the country, and this year, it’s taking over Downtown Pittsburgh on March 15 at 10 AM! The parade will kick off at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 11th Street, making its way to Grant Street and finishing at Commonwealth Place.

In 2020, violinist Sarah Becker and cellist McKinley Glasser founded City Six Strings. A dynamic and versatile group, performing at 200-300 events annually across Ohio, Pittsburgh, and the surrounding areas. Best known for their work at weddings, City Six Strings is equally adept at playing for a wide variety of events, from fundraisers and corporate gatherings to house parties and soon to be added to their repertoire, candlelight concerts.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has an incredible lineup of concerts coming up, offering everything from epic ‘80s hits to powerful tributes and unforgettable classical performances. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the symphony, there’s something exciting for everyone. Here are some must-see concerts coming your way:

Viridis, located at 626 Smithfield St., is a vegan takeout spot in Downtown Pittsburgh. They’re open for breakfast and lunch from Thursday to Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm. Their menu features baked goods, sandwiches, beverages, and a variety of tasty sides and treats.