This year, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is making our Highmark International StrEAT Festival even more memorable by collaborating with the 15th Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on September 20th-21st. Combine bold flavors from all around the world with smooth, sweet jazz music!

Participate in conversations with prominent writers, artists, and poets, with the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), on the last Friday of each month at 6 PM!

New or old to Pittsburgh, this city always has something new for you to see. Through the different neighborhoods, alleyways, and monuments, you can never know too much about Pittsburgh. Bike the Burgh offers tours ranging through different areas of Pittsburgh, and a unique one is happening this Saturday, August 30th: The Gems of Pittsburgh Tour.

Making sure downtown is the best it can be starts with our local businesses, and we’re proud to work with local businesses to serve downtown Pittsburgh. We have five different tiers of business memberships, and we’re so grateful for all of our business members.

Travel back to the late 90s and early 2000s with an epic dance party, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, held right here in the Golden Triangle.

Everyone could use a little bit of magic in their life, especially our little ones. What better way to bring that magic to life than with Princesses? Luckily, the princesses are leaving their kingdoms for one day to come visit Pittsburgh and throw a Fairytale Ball, and it’s a weekend you and your little ones will not want to miss. 

While parking Downtown can sometimes be an expensive hassle, there are resources that make it more convenient to find the best, most affordable options for you.

Every local feels a little bit of pride for the city of Pittsburgh, and most locals love to show it. Whether you’re a Pirates, Steelers, Penguins, or just a regular Pittsburgh fan, everyone needs some merch. Here are the best shops in Downtown and Pittsburgh to share your pride.

Are you looking for a bite to eat that’s so tasty it makes your mouth water? Something unfamiliar to you, but you’re craving it anyways? Head to Market Square and celebrate Labor Day Weekend with that meal that you didn’t know you needed during Pittsburgh’s Soul Food Festival.

Home to many of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems, The Strip District is the perfect place to go on your next night out with that special someone. Grab your partner and head down to “The Strip” where you’ll find an array of cuisines to try, countless casual and cozy cocktail lounges, and activities to keep you and your date entertained all throughout the evening. 

Looking for a new way to watch next week’s game? Redbeard’s, downtown Pittsburgh’s beloved sports bar, is offering a brand new option for game days and is so excited to welcome people in!

Walking into Condado Tacos on Liberty Ave, the first thing you notice isn’t the menu—it’s the walls. Every inch is covered in bold, colorful graffiti by local artists, each mural telling its own wild, vibrant story. Characters pop out in 3D, colors practically hum with energy, and somewhere in the mix, a skeleton seems to be inviting you upstairs.

Whether you're planning a first date or a yearly anniversary, Downtown Pittsburgh has you covered on food, drinks, and activities for your next night on the town. Leave your habitual date night spot and try something new– like a night listening to live jazz musicians or riding a jetski through the three rivers at sunset!

All things strange and weird are coming to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on August 23 and 24. The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a traveling expo for lovers of the strange, unusual, and bizarre. 

Something that makes Pittsburgh so special is the community that lives within it. People from different backgrounds are neighbors, allowing for a vibrant and unique community within and outside of the city. Building Bridges Day celebrates this diversity downtown, and you can be part of it!

Choosing a place to grow your family isn’t an easy choice, but if you’re reading this, you’ve probably hunkered down in Pittsburgh– and we’re so glad you’re here! Our goal is to make downtown a place that flourishes, and you can be a part of that goal. We offer family memberships to ensure all residents are heard and can comfortably call Pittsburgh their home.

Have an urge to explore the river, but you don’t know how? Venture Outdoors always has you covered. They offer a number of water activities with different themes and experience levels, catering to everyone. One event coming up caters to everyone interested: Beginner River Paddling. 

RiverLife is bringing back their annual Party at the Pier event on August 22nd, and it is something you do not want to miss. Wear your best outfit and head to David L. Lawrence Convention Center to experience a night of fun, music, and so much more!

Looking for your next Taco Tuesday spot? Look no further! We got you covered on the best taco spots around Downtown Pittsburgh and The Strip District.

Pittsburgh is a city with one of the richest histories, and you’ll never be able to finish taking it all in. A street you walk down everyday might have uncovered history you’ve never imagined– but the Pittsburgh History and Landmark Foundation is here to showcase the hidden history that lives among us.