Whether you are under 21, the designated driver, or just don’t want to drink, Downtown Pittsburgh has you covered! These bars and restaurants have a variety of beverages sure to satisfy any flavor palette. So add these to your weekend plans and enjoy!

Get in your feels on February 13th with Howl At The Moon’s Heartthrob Throwbacks night! Located at 125 Seventh St, Howl At The Moon is a live music bar that gives patrons an unforgettable night out with talented in-house musicians and plenty of drink options, including their signature buckets.

Location: 621 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh

Interested in seeing upcoming shows at Pittsburgh’s O’Reilly Theater? Brought by the Pittsburgh Public Theater (PPT), four creative performances are scheduled over the next few months.

The Strip offers a wide variety of food, drinks, entertainment, and goods, but one of the most notorious elements is when you are walking down the street and get a whiff of freshly baked bread. This delicious aroma is from the numerous bakeries that call The Strip their home.

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is hosting a fashion show and brunch, Galentine’s Day, in collaboration with local boutiques, on February 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located in the Sheffield Ballroom, you can join in on the fun for $85 per person (plus Eventbrite fees).

The Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center is once again hosting its Lunar New Year Gala on February 7th! The Pittsburgh Playhouse, PNC Theater, will offer free cultural activities at 4pm, followed by the main performances at 6pm. The Chinese Cultural Center strives to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture while engaging with Pittsburgh's own Chinese community. 

With Black History Month starting this February, it’s important to celebrate and reflect on the life stories of African American individuals who made an impact on our very own city of Pittsburgh.

Hello from the Downtown Neighbors Alliance,

We’re excited to invite you to be part of a lively evening of community fun on Wednesday, February 4, from 5 PM to 7 PM with the Rivers Club at their downtown location. This mixer is a great opportunity for both the downtown workers and the downtown residents to connect with one another, learn more about the Rivers Club and their members-only spaces and opportunities, and to have a first-look into DNA's Living Well Initiative (LWI) plans for 2026.

The Downtown Neighbors Alliance (DNA) invites you to be part of a lively evening of community, conversation, and downtown energy on Wednesday, February 4, from 5 PM to 7 PM. This mixer brings together residents, supporters, and local partners to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Golden Triangle.

ARDENT id is an interior design location right here in Downtown Pittsburgh. Whether it’s a residential or commercial space, ARDENT id is the place for all your designing needs. Their extensive list of offers includes space planning, conceptual design, finish & furniture selection and specification, lighting & casework design, art consultation, antique procurement, bid documents, and construction administration.

The Downtown Neighbors Alliance, in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and the Department of City Planning, will be hosting a special Development Activities Meeting (DAM) on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

There are a few dishes that strike the perfect balance between comfort and intensity, quite like the Spicy Beef Pho at Pho Van. Served steaming hot and deeply aromatic, this bowl delivered such bold flavor from the very first sip, instantly warming you from the inside out.

The new year means it’s time for new pictures! Whether it’s a stunning shot of a local bridge, a beautiful sunset over the river, or a photo shoot at one of Pittsburgh’s iconic buildings, Downtown and the Strip District have such beautiful scenery worthy of being seen!

Due to serious winter weather conditions expected in the coming days, Acoustic Tuesdays is unfortunately CANCELLED on January 27, 2026.

Whether you’re new to Pittsburgh or want to venture beyond your usual restaurants, guides like Bobby are here to show you around Downtown. There are six food stops during Cozymeal’s three-hour Pittsburgh’s Culinary Classics tour, so you’re in for a flavorful ride. 

If you are looking for something fun to do this upcoming February and March, the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh is hosting a multitude of fabulous shows to see!

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is holding a Gallery Crawl on January 30th from 5:30pm to 9pm. One particular stop on the crawl is the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), which features three impactful exhibitions that incorporate imagination and storytelling elements across generations.

The new year is always a bustling time, and sometimes we forget to take a moment for ourselves. More self-care is a great resolution to prioritize in 2026, and these Strip District spots will help you relax, recenter, and feel like the best version of yourself.

With February around the corner, the Heinz History Center is presenting its twelfth annual Black History Month Lecture. Their yearly lecture is taking place on Friday, January 30th, from 6:30-7:30pm, with general admission tickets costing only $10.

Check out these soup spots in the Strip District for comforting meals that warm you up on a cold day!