1. Legendary: History\u00a0Uncorked<\/a> at the Senator John Heinz History Center, March 6<\/p>\n Get your glam \u2014 and your game \u2014 on when this premier Pittsburgh party enters legendary status. Taking inspiration from the \u201ciconic people, places and moments that define the Steel City,\u201d the benefit bash is packed with programming spanning six floors. Think Friday night lights with a stylish edge. Get groovy during the all-night dance party led by DJ Bonics and DJ Cake, play themed trivia with Pittsburgh Legends, and savor bites from top local restaurants. The highly anticipated 28th annual uncorking is a party with a purpose, with proceeds supporting the center\u2019s educational programs, award-winning exhibitions and preservation of historic artifacts. Co-chaired by Laura Early and F. Dok Harris, the revelry also features a silent auction, expanded bar with signature cocktails and VIP access. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2. Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show<\/a> at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, March 6-15<\/p>\n Every March, the Home & Garden Show rolls out the welcome mat for all those projects you\u2019ve been putting on hold until spring. Whether you\u2019re moving into your first home, updating your apartment or condo or building an addition to accommodate your growing family, the country\u2019s largest home show has you \u2014 and every space in your dwelling \u2014 covered. Spanning 8 acres, the 44th annual event boasts 1,200 exhibitors. That means this one-stop shop for all the latest products and services is also the best place to hatch new projects, finish old ones and turn ideas into reality. It\u2019s also a rare chance to see, touch and try daily necessities and luxury goods while getting pro tips in real time from trusted experts.<\/p>\n But how to see it all? The Free Re\u2010Entry Pass allows you to buy a one ticket and return throughout the show\u2019s 10\u2010day run. Special guests this year are acclaimed antiques appraiser Dr. Lori and Emmy\u2010winning home makeover celebrity Ty Pennington. Bring your dream schemes to life with the Home Interior Galleries, Construction and Remodeling Center, Garden Pavilion and Kitchen and Cooking Collection. Step into Buckhorn Showcase\u2019s custom\u2010made rustic ranch and their 400-square-foot tiny house. Highlights not to miss include The Farm to Table Expo, Pennsylvania Food & Wine Festival, Pets at Home Aisle, Biergarten, Children\u2019s Village and more. Schedule and tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 3. Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival<\/a>\u00a0at Row House Cinema, March 13-26<\/p>\n Japan has produced some of cinema\u2019s most prolific and pioneering works and remains one of the world\u2019s oldest and largest film industries. The best place to explore Japanese filmmaking is at the Rust Belt region\u2019s largest Asian film festival<\/a> \u2014 and it\u2019s produced right here in Pittsburgh. For its 10th anniversary, the festival is focusing its lens on the innovative cult cinema of Japan, pairing new, classic and obscure films with exciting themed events. The on-screen action kicks off with \u201cTamala\u201d \u2014 about a punk cat living in the Feline Galaxy \u2014 and all attendees receive a goodie bag. Not to miss is the watermelon and banana night featuring Nobuhiko Obayashi\u2019s 1977 cult classic, \u201cHouse,\u201d which follows six schoolgirls who trek to a haunted country estate. Beyond the big screen, additional films are complemented by sake and beer tastings, a sandwich pop-up, Japanese snack packs and Cult-O-Rama activities. The closing night party pairs the futuristic punk movie, \u201cBurst City,\u201d with live music, Sapporo beer and Yakitori delights. Schedule and tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 4. Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash<\/a>\u00a0throughout Pittsburgh, March 14<\/p>\n Lace up, add some green garb to your getup and shake off the winter blues. For its second annual edition<\/a>, the vibrant dash is unveiling a new and improved point-to-point course along with a virtual option. Enhancing the participant experience, the event gives runners and walkers the opportunity to kick off Parade Day with a 5K run or 1-Mile Family Fun Run\/Walk ahead of the 10 a.m. start of Pittsburgh\u2019s iconic St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a>.<\/p>\n Take your place at the starting line near Acrisure Stadium, loop around PNC Park and cross the scenic Roberto Clemente Bridge. Continue through Downtown to the finish line festivities on Stanwix Street just before the parade begins. The updated 1-mile course starts on Smithfield Street and finishes on the Boulevard of the Allies. Designed to be fun, accessible and family-friendly, the dash offers excitement for competitors, families and rookie runners alike. Participants receive a limited edition hoodie, finisher medal and bib. Wear your best St. Patrick\u2019s Day outfit and head to the costume contest photo booth after crossing the finish line. Register<\/a>. See the St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a> details.<\/p>\n 5. Marvin\u00a0Gaye: A Tribute to the Prince of Soul<\/a> at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, March 14<\/p>\n Whether you grew up singing \u201cI Heard It Through The Grapevine,\u201d you swoon over his duet \u201cAin\u2019t No Mountain High Enough\u201d or you feel moved by the powerful message of \u201cWhat\u2019s Going On,\u201d you can\u2019t miss this tribute to musical icon Marvin\u00a0Gaye. By reimagining\u00a0Gaye\u2019s trailblazing catalog via a 21st-century interpretation, the venue will also celebrate \u201cthe ways Black artists have shaped cultural and social change through sound.\u201d<\/p>\n Led by Musical Director Jerome O. Kirkland Jr., the tribute features vocalists Lyndsey Smith, Twan Moore, Cam Chambers and Kenny Stockard. Musical luminaries bringing Gaye\u2019s music to life include Dennis Garner Jr., Chuck Anderson and Gary Howard. In addition to highlighting his chart-busting hits and pivotal role shaping the Motown Sound, the event will explore how Gaye\u2019s transformative music endures as a \u201cvehicle for social commentary.\u201d Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 6. Lights! Glamour! Action!<\/a> at The Pennsylvanian, March 14<\/p>\n Before making your predictions and crushing hard on your fave A-listers from the comfort of your couch, you too can strike a pose on the red carpet. And if you want to see more shows like \u201cThe Pitt\u201d and \u201cMayor of Kingstown\u201d and more films like \u201cHow to Rob a Bank\u201d and \u201cRustin\u201d made right here in the Burgh<\/a>, why not help make sure it happens? The night before the 98th Academy Awards means it\u2019s time to slip into something chic for the Pittsburgh Film Office\u2019s see-and-be-seen fundraising gala.<\/p>\n Step through the Beaux Art rotunda to gather under the ceiling inside The Pennsylvanian\u2019s Grand Hall. The Hollywood happening features musical performances, immersive experiences and decadent culinary creations. Sip bubbly cocktails and place bids in the lively auction while dancing the night away. Highlighting the momentum of the film and television industry across Southwestern PA \u2014 which has generated $2.5 billion since 1990 \u2014 this night in Tinsel Town shines a spotlight on the region\u2019s creative economy. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 7. Pittsburgh Indie Expo<\/a> at the Heinz History Center, March 15<\/p>\n Pittsburgh has long served as a creative hub for innovative comic book and cartoon artists. The best place to explore this vibrant scene is at PIE \u2014 the region\u2019s only festival dedicated to indie comics, graphic novels and games, small-press publishing and experimental forms of storytelling. Elevating the \u201crich ecosystem of creator-owned and self-published comics in the region,\u201d the expo features 100 exhibitors, family-friendly workshops and interactive art spaces. <\/p>\n After debuting in 2025, the grassroots event is on a mission to increase accessible, community-driven arts experiences. Attendees have the rare chance to meet the makers and hold physical media \u201cthat someone printed, folded and assembled themselves.\u201d Highlights include a conversation with Frank Santoro and John Kelly exploring DIY zines and comics, and a panel discussion about democracy and civic engagement. Free to all ages from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event also features the Mobile Cartoon Museum presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8. The DE-ICE Ball: A Fundraiser for Casa San Jos\u00e9\u2019s Bond Fund<\/a>, March 19<\/p>\n There\u2019s never been a more critical time to join Casa San Jos\u00e9 for this \u201cnight of community, solidarity and action.\u201d If you\u2019re looking for ways to support Pittsburgh\u2019s immigrant neighbors as violent ICE activities are occurring around the country, the DE-ICE Ball<\/a> is a positive way to get involved. Ball-goers will enjoy live music from Ge\u00f1a y Pe\u00f1a and savor tasty treats while helping to\u00a0raise critical funds for Casa San Jos\u00e9\u2019s Bond Fund. Immigration bonds can cost thousands of dollars, preventing families from being together while navigating the complicated legal system. Donations directly support the release of community members, giving them the opportunity to \u201cfight their cases with dignity and support.\u201d Casa San Jos\u00e9\u2019s Bond Fund helps reunite immigrant families, \u201censuring that individuals are not unjustly detained due to financial barriers.\u201d Event location will be provided upon registration<\/a>.<\/p>\n 9. Pittsburgh Fringe Festival<\/a> at multiple venues, March 19-28<\/p>\n A shadow puppet show weaving the myth of Krampus with the rock music of The Cramps. A performance-based escape room inviting the audience to save a life in 60 minutes or less. A psychological dramedy set in a prison where incarcerated women join a storytelling workshop. These are just some of the provocative productions on tap for the 13th annual Fringe Festival<\/a>. Activating venues across the East End, the multi-genre lineup features 50 events (and counting!), from world premieres, circus arts and comedy, to musicals, company debuts, cabaret and more. Transforming all kinds of venues, from cafes and storefronts and theaters, Fringe brings international touring acts to the Burgh, while showcasing prolific local talent. New this year, the ambitious Fringe footprint will stretch to include venues in Allentown, Sharpsburg and Downtown Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n For 10 days, audiences can catch high-caliber productions exploring bold ideas and nurturing creative risk-taking. Find out what happens when President Donald Trump is about to be replaced or when two comics and a drag queen walk into a bar. Discover shows about the remarkable life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and the mission of the Grin Reapers Club grief podcast. Don\u2019t miss \u201cJawsica,\u201d a one-woman show about the iconic summer movie, a performance at the new queer-friendly Soft Spot Cafe<\/a> and a \u201cgluten-free musical comedy about an overachieving American Gen-Zer.\u201d Attendees can also share their own tales with Story Club PGH, join the Yinzer Variety Show or dance freely at the Fringe Silent Disco. This is your chance to forge new connections, have fun and discover something new. Schedule and tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n 10. Spring Flower Show: True Colors<\/a> at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, opens March 28<\/p>\n The bursts of color, fragrance and radiance we\u2019ve been craving all winter long are finally here. Just as spring starts to bloom around us, this signature flower show takes root at the Oakland landmark. Revealing its \u201cTrue Colors,\u201d the newest iteration boasts eye-catching displays highlighting the quintessential spring flora we all look forward to this time of year.<\/p>\n In a unique twist, each room will include photography and information about a display in the very same room from the historic Phipps archives. Be dazzled by a\u00a0rainbow-hued living plant wall featuring 195 plants, listen to\u00a0cheerfully chirping birds and activate your senses as your sweet spring memories come to life. Look for multicolored kites, be lulled by the drips of oversized raindrops and gaze upon an oversized garden with giant watering cans. Get tickets soon<\/a> because you have only four weeks to show your \u201ctrue colors.\u201d<\/p>\n 11. Handmade Arcade\u2019s Modern Craft Market<\/a>\u00a0at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, March 27-29\u2028<\/p>\n If you love shopping for handmade goods at their long-standing holiday event, you should mark your calendar now for Handmade Arcade\u2019s latest market experience. With support from\u00a0Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh Glass Center and PA Creative Industries, the new juried market features\u00a0\u201ccontemporary\u00a0handcrafted goods created with traditional materials\u201d by makers from 12 states. Attendees can expect to find products from artisans specializing in traditional handcrafts such as metal, wood, fiber, ceramics and glass.<\/p>\n Wares for sale at the region\u2019s first market of its kind will span\u00a0furniture, clothing, accessories, home decor and more. Elevating Pittsburgh as a \u201cnational destination for\u00a0craft,\u201d the market also explores the intersection of traditional skills and forward-thinking design. Attendees can engage in the creative process firsthand during\u00a0live demonstrations led by Pittsburgh Glass Center and\u00a0Turners Anonymous. The weekend also offers<\/a> a VIP preview party, early bird session and sensory-friendly hour. 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The Ultimate Backyard. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5989.jpg\")
Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival stills courtesy of Row House Cinema.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screen-Shot-2026-02-25-at-4.35.41-PM.png\")
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Collage by Kiearra Williams. Photo of Marvin Gaye by Jim Britt and Randall Coleman.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screen-Shot-2026-02-25-at-4.42.32-PM.png\")
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Local cartoonist Angela Oddling shares their work with attendees at the Pittsburgh Indie Expo (PIE), a free community celebration of indie comics and small press culture. Photo by David William.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screen-Shot-2026-02-26-at-9.31.13-AM.png\")
Gena y Pe\u00f1a performs at The DE-ICE Ball: A Fundraiser for Casa San Jos\u00e9\u2019s Bond Fund March 19. Flyer courtesy of Casa San Jos\u00e9.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screen-Shot-2026-02-25-at-4.51.52-PM.png\")
\u201cAn American Not in Paris.\u201d Photo by Marissa Moorhead courtesy of the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screen-Shot-2026-02-25-at-4.54.12-PM.png\")
\u201cStarlight and Songbird.\u201d Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Flamencodanza_PhotoByRichardClark.jpg\")
\u201cFlamencodanza.\u201d Photo by Richard Clark courtesy of the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TradWife_PhotoByKimNewmoney2.jpg\")
\u201cTrad Wife.\u201d Photo by Kim Newmoney courtesy of the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_8784-scaled-e1772057280547.jpg\")
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