{"id":10959,"date":"2025-10-22T06:48:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/10959\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T06:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:48:09","slug":"pittsburghs-top-events-thu-oct-23-wed-oct-29-pittsburgh-city-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/10959\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh\u2019s top events: Thu., Oct. 23-Wed., Oct. 29 – Pittsburgh City Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thu., Oct. 23<\/p>\n

FESTIVAL \u2022 DOWNTOWN
D\u00eda de los Muertos Cultural Celebration. 12-1:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 2. Multiple locations. Downtown. trustarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

FILM \u2022 OAKMONT
Tales of Terror. 6-9:30 p.m. The Oaks Theater. 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Free. theoakstheater.com<\/a><\/p>\n

LIT \u2022 OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Joe Hill. 7 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. 4440 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $53.90. pittsburghlectures.org<\/a><\/p>\n

MUSIC \u2022 UPTOWN
Sabrina Carpenter with Olivia Dean and Amber Mark. 7 p.m. Continues through Fri., Oct. 24. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $204. ppgpaintsarena.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Fri., Oct. 24<\/p>\n

FAMILY \u2022 OAKLAND
Halloween Happenings: A Boo-tainical Bash. 5-8 p.m. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Dr., Oakland. Included with regular admission. phipps.conservatory.org<\/a><\/p>\n

TRIVIA \u2022 POINT BREEZE
Trivia Night at the Frick. 5:45-7:45 p.m. The Frick Pittsburgh. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. $30-35. thefrickpittsburgh.org<\/a><\/p>\n

THEATER \u2022 OAKLAND
Pitt Stages presents Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson: APT 2B. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 2. Rauh Studio Theatre-University of Pittsburgh. 4200 Fifth Ave., Oakland. $15-25. play.pitt.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

PARTY \u2022 NORTH SIDE
Night of 1,000 Skulls. 8 p.m. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., North Side. $20-25. warhol.org<\/a><\/p>\n

MUSIC \u2022 MUNHALL
Neko Case with Des Demonas. 8 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $53.38-82.88. librarymusichall.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Neko Case at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall Credit: Ebru Yildiz<\/p>\n

Sat., Oct. 25<\/p>\n

PARTY \u2022 NORTH SIDE
Messfest: Halloween Edition. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kamin Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. Included with regular admission. All ages. kaminsciencecenter.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

ART \u2022 DOWNTOWN
Exhibition Walkthrough and Discussion: The Making of Frank Lloyd Wright\u2019s Southwestern Pennsylvania. 11 a.m. 820 Gallery. 820 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Free. trustarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

OUTDOORS \u2022 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Trick or treating isn\u2019t just for kids during the Bike Or Treat Bicycle Scavenger Hunt. Presented by POGOH, the event encourages spooky cyclers to collect tickets at checkpoints throughout the city. Each ticket can then be turned in for a chance to win raffle prizes at an after party hosted by Aslin Beer in the Strip District, where there will also be food, games, and general Halloween merriment. Costumes encouraged. 1-3 p.m. After party 2-5 p.m. Checkpoints announced on Fri., Oct. 24. $11.79. pogoh.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

THEATER \u2022 SOUTH SIDE
Young Playwrights Festival. 1 p.m. Continues through Sun., Oct. 26. City Theatre. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. $10. citytheatrecompany.org<\/a><\/p>\n

FESTIVAL \u2022 SOUTH SIDE
Women Who Rock presents The Great Pink Pumpkin Patch. 2-8 p.m. SouthSide Works. 27th Street and Sidney Street, South Side. Free. mageewomens.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

FESTIVAL \u2022 HAZELWOOD
Hazelwood Local Fall MiniFest. 3:30-6 p.m. Morning Star Baptist Church. Renova Street and Second Avenue, Hazelwood. Free. All ages. hazelwoodlocal.com\/calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

MARKET \u2022 STRIP DISTRICT
Witchburgh Magical Market. 5-9 p.m. Continues through Sun., Oct. 26. The Terminal. 2101 Smallman St., Strip District. Free. instagram.com\/witch.burgh<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"The 4th Witch at Byham Theater Credit: Katie Doyle<\/p>\n

THEATER \u2022 DOWNTOWN
Experience a Shakespearean tale like never before when Manual Cinema presents The 4th Witch. The original production incorporates shadow puppetry, silhouette acting, and live music to tell the story of a girl who, after being orphaned and exiled to a forest, is raised by a witch. After acquiring magical skills, she plots revenge against the warlord Macbeth, who invaded her village and killed her parents. See it for one night only at the Byham Theater. 7 p.m. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $17.25-44.85. 12 and over. trustarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

MUSIC \u2022 NORTH SIDE
Tales and Tunes of the BOO-roque. 7:30 p.m. New Hazlett Theater. Six Allegheny Square East, North Side. $35-45. newhazletttheater.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

PARTY \u2022 LAWRENCEVILLE
Spirit scares up pizza, live music, drag, and more for a milestone event. Slice Island Circus marks the venue\u2019s 10th Halloween party, and they\u2019re going all out with two floors full of fun. Enjoy local and national bands, circus art performers, and dance parties led by producer Baronhawk Poitier and the queer DJ collective Honcho. Wear your best costume for a chance to win prizes during a contest announced by that cosmic queen Moon Baby. 8 p.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 21 and over. spiritpgh.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"95 Bulls, part of the Slice Island Circus 10-year Halloween party at Spirit<\/p>\n

Sun., Oct. 26<\/p>\n

PARTY \u2022 STRIP DISTRICT
Haunted History Center Halloween. 10 a.m. Heinz History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. Included with regular admission. Free for kids 17 and under. All ages. heinzhistorycenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n

PARTY \u2022 EAST LIBERTY
Pumpkin Palooza: An East Liberty Halloween Adventure. 1 p.m. Kelly Strayhorn Theater. 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Pay What Moves You. kelly-strayhorn.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Pumpkin Palooza: An East Liberty Halloween Adventure at Kelly Strayhorn Theater Credit: Randall Coleman\/Artwork by Kiearra Williams<\/p>\n

OUTDOORS \u2022 SOUTH SIDE
GAP Trail Ride: Color Park to Homestead and Back. 1:30-3:30 p.m. One S. Sxth St., South Side. $7-20. 18 and over. ventureoutdoors.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

Mon., Oct. 27<\/p>\n

MUSIC \u2022 MILLVALE
Leith Ross with Emma Harner. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $34.48 in advance, $41.16 at the door. mrsmalls.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

KARAOKE \u2022 MILLVALE
Lucky Sign Spirits Halloween Costume Karaoke with DJ Paris Not France. 8 p.m. Poetry Lounge. 313 North Ave., Millvale. Free. poetrymillvale.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Tue., Oct. 28<\/p>\n

OUTDOORS \u2022 OAKLAND
Creatures of the Night Schenley Park Fall Hike with Pittsburgh Park Rangers. 5-6:30 p.m. Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center. 101 Panther Hollow Rd., Oakland. Free. Registration required. pittsburghparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n

FILM \u2022 SEWICKLEY
Emerging Filmmakers Showcase presents Batsh*t. 7 p.m. Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center. 418 Walnut St., Sewickley. Free. Reservation required. thelindsaytheater.org<\/a><\/p>\n

THEATER \u2022 DOWNTOWN
You gotta have faith in the Byham Theater when it hosts the jukebox musical The Life and Music of George Michael. Hear \u201cWake Me Up Before You Go Go,\u201d \u201cCareless Whisper,\u201d Freedom,\u201d and other hits by the late performer and former Wham! member who rose from a working-class British background to worldwide stardom. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $41.30-82.60. trustarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

FILM \u2022 ALLENTOWN
Bad Movie Bingo: Dead Alive. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $5. bottlerocketpgh.com<\/a><\/p>\n

MUSIC \u2022 DOWNTOWN
Jon Batiste. 8 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $170-420. trustarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Wed., Oct. 29<\/p>\n

PARTY \u2022 LAWRENCEVILLE
Designer Days Kick-Off Celebration. 5 p.m. Thriftique. 119 51st St., Lawrenceville. $50-150. Registration required. ncjwpgh.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

MUSIC \u2022 LAWRENCEVILLE
Skrilla. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $35.25. spiritpgh.com<\/a><\/p>\n

This article appears in Oct. 22-28, 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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