For over 85 years, Larrimor’s has served as Pittsburgh’s destination for luxury menswear and womenswear. Family-owned and proudly independent, Larrimor’s champions a slower, more thoughtful approach to fashion—one that celebrates exceptional service, enduring quality, and the beauty of timeless design.

The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts is a 2,800-seat theater that serves as the focal point for the Cultural District. It hosts Downtown Pittsburgh’s best performance groups, including Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and the Pittsburgh Opera. This winter, there are a handful of performances to look forward to!

The holiday season is finally here, and Downtown Pittsburgh is ready to spread Christmas cheer! From drag shows to symphonic orchestras, you can celebrate the season with a number of themed performances.

The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) would like to wish all of our readers, members, and Pittsburgh residents a Happy Thanksgiving! There’s so much downtown to be thankful for– and the residents and community are at the top of our list!

Thanksgiving is a traditionally family-oriented celebration, but sometimes we just don’t want to do all of that cooking. The turkey takes hours, the side dishes are endless, and the whole kitchen is a mess by the end. Luckily, there are several restaurants that keep their doors open on the holiday, and downtown Pittsburgh is no different. Here are some spots around the city that are serving up food this Thanksgiving season.

This past Tuesday, November 11, 2025, The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) presented its weekly Acoustic Tuesdays series.  This week, we featured artists Bailey Rose and Calico Dogs, both Pittsburgh locals who play vastly different genres of music.

Downtown Pittsburgh offers a wide range of cuisines, each with its unique flavors. While we love to branch out, sometimes we’re simply craving a good, juicy burger. Don’t worry—there’s plenty of those downtown, too. Some patties are topped with a classic slice of American cheese, while others incorporate nontraditional ingredients for a more complex flavor profile.

Founded in 1990 by Karla Boos, the Quantum Theatre hosts site-specific plays throughout Pittsburgh, reflecting the city’s nature and its characters through art. No production of theirs is put on at the same location; instead, the setting is chosen based on the contents of the play. The theatre’s current production, ENRON, is staged at One Oxford Center. 

This year, Pittsburgh’s iconic People’s Gas Holiday Market will take place in the Cultural District. Typically held in Market Square, which is currently under renovation for 2026, the Market will be spread out across three different locations downtown: Katz Plaza at 685 Penn Ave., the Trust Oasis at 139 Seventh St., and the parking lot across from the Benedum Center at 237 Seventh St.

This year, Pittsburgh will celebrate its 64th Annual Light Up Night on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at various locations throughout the downtown area. Sponsored by Highmark, Light Up Night has become a Pittsburgh tradition, expanding into the surrounding neighborhoods and suburbs, but the one downtown boasts the most attendees by far. With several different activities, including vendors, tree lighting, fireworks, and various small parties throughout the city, Light Up Night is back and bigger than ever!

As we begin to wrap up this year’s Acoustic Tuesdays concerts, we can’t help but get excited for the future! Don’t worry, we’ve got big plans to bring these concerts back: in 2026, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) will be hosting 24 more shows, completely free to the public.

Point Park University recently announced that its musical theater program will start a cabaret-style showcase series of their students.  Called the Songwriters Cabaret Series, these concerts will take place at the Greet Cabaret Theater, and offer a chance for students to perform at a professional venue in front of a paying audience.  

On November 4, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) saw an incredible turnout at its weekly Acoustic Tuesdays event. Attendees were amazed with the stage presence of local artists Melina Bowser and Abby Morgan, two singer-songwriters with immense vocal talent and lyrical skills.

Health and wellness trends are always changing, making fitness seem more difficult than it has to be. That’s why residents of Downtown Pittsburgh flock to Etage Athletic Club at 422 Stanwix Street. There, men and women of all ages and levels of athletic ability are encouraged to simplify their fitness journeys and become their best selves.

Downtown Pittsburgh is great, but can be even greater with an ice-cold beer– bonus points if that beer is on tap. If you’ve got a thirst you haven’t quite quenched, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Do yourself and your taste buds a favor, and check out this list of the best places downtown to get a fresh beer on tap.

Pittsburgh is home to lots of universities, which offer lots of different programs. But in the heart of downtown lives one of America’s greatest dance programs: Point Park University’s School of Dance. 

We want to hear from you! The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) is researching sustainable ways to make the Downtown Dog Park a better place for local residents. Ideas range from improving cleanliness to installing clearer signage and lighting fixtures. If you live in the area, we’d love to get some feedback on what you’d like to see. Click the link to fill out the survey!

From Friday, November 14, to Sunday, November 16, 2025, the Pittsburgh Opera proudly presents the 2016 production Fellow Travelers at the Byham Theater. Originally premiering in 2016 at the Cincinnati Opera, this critically-acclaimed show is taking the stage in Pittsburgh.

Another restaurant by Julian Vallozzi, Talia opened in 2017 with executive chef Nick Senske.  Located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh at 611 William Penn Pl., Talia offers an open-kitchen concept combining elevated flavors with a casual dining experience.

On Tuesday, November 11th, the Downtown Neighbor’s Alliance (DNA) welcomed a new, locally owned business to downtown Pittsburgh, and it’s one downtown residents have been needing for a while: a pet salon! Keeta’s Pet Salon is located on 947 Liberty Avenue, and is welcoming appointments now.