Introduction to 35mm
A beginner-friendly workshop on shooting 35mm film photography at Eastern Standard Photo.
Events in Pittsburgh This Week
79 shows this week across 42 Pittsburgh venues — Rock, Electronic, Experimental & more.
Pittsburgh Zine Fair
An annual gathering of zine makers, small press artists, and independent publishers at the Kingsley Association.
9th & Gasoline Visual Album & Documentary
Film, discussion, & mini song writing workshop in gallery space featuring art from both sides of prison walls
Intro to Mime with MimeCandy
quiet & loud & quiet & loud - no experience needed
The Yeoman of the Guard
The Pittsburgh Savoyards continue their 89th season this fall with Gilbert and Sullivan’s most dramatic operetta, The Yeomen of the Guard; or, The Merryman and His Maid.
Cosmic Connections
A cosmic-themed vinyl & digital DJ night at Gallery AFK featuring resident DJs Cosmo Cat, Kismet, and Eclectus with guest Toaso.
On Topic: Anand Gopal’s “Days of Love and Rage” with Benjamin Case
From Pulitzer and National Book Award finalist Anand Gopal comes Days of Love and Rage: A Story of Ordinary People Forging a Revolution, an epic and enthralling account of six Syrians fighting for a better world.
Eclipse Rooftop w/ Matty Chiuch
A rooftop party at The Finch in Pittsburgh featuring Matty Chiuch with support from John Sully, Harrison Pontoli, Chris Maze, and Zek.
Constellation X, Ego Sum, Skinsuit, Sundras
A four-band showcase featuring Constellation X, Ego Sum, Skinsuit, and Sundras at Poetry Lounge.
Clinton / Horsesitter / Fishgills / War Bond
Clinton, Horsesitter, Fishgills and War Bond at The Roboto Project.
Shortbus Commentary and Q&A w/ John Cameron Mitchell
Bottlerocket Social Hall, 7:30pm.
Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE - On The Orange Tour
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE live at Roxian Theater with Harrison (Surf Gang).
Hedwig and the Angry Inch: The 25th Anniversary Movie Tour
The cult classic film Hedwig and the Angry Inch returns for its 25th anniversary with a screening, Q&A, and acoustic set with John Cameron Mitchell.
On Topic: Navigating Crises with Raj Panjabi (Safer)
Through gripping storytelling and cutting-edge science, Safer: A Playbook – Turning Fear into Action and Crisis into Community reveals the eight practical “plays” to protect what matters most at home and work.
Bechdel Cast Ten Year Anniversary Tour
Bottlerocket Social Hall, 7:30pm.
Garfield Music Dot Com / Vito Cappelletti / Alyssa Moon
A night of music and comedy with Garfield Music Dot Com!
Winter Forever / Bathcat / Divot / Dread
Winter Forever, Bathcat, Divot and Dread at Roboto.
Oh He Dead
Spirit Hall, 7pm, support TBA. 21+.
Terrain: The Chasm Tour - Pittsburgh
Terrain brings The Chasm Tour to Mr. Roboto Project with support from Turmada, Brewsha, Constellation X, and Nothing, Darling.
Artist in Exile: Olena Boryshpolets’ “Bride”
City of Asylum presents the premiere of the musical-poetic performance Bride.
Puchis Muchis: De Xela Con Amor Tour
Guatemalan band Puchis Muchis brings their 'De Xela Con Amor' tour to Pittsburgh, with support from Planet Jackpot and Hesperus.
Mushroomhead & Fear Factory
Mushroomhead & Fear Factory at Preserving Underground in New Kensington, PA with Nine Treasures.
Intac (Boston) w/ Horace Whisper & The Empty Hand, hags95, and Empty Fountain
Handhold Presents PGH hosts Intac (Boston) with Horace Whisper & The Empty Hand, hags95, and Empty Fountain at Poetry Lounge.
Speed: The Musical
Unauthorized parody musical of the 90s cult classic movie, Speed
Hayden Johnson
Bottlerocket Social Hall, 8pm.
Abuse Repression / In Jest / Fliora / HISS
Abuse Repression / In Jest / Fliora / HISS at roboto project.
Adult Read Aloud - Daunting Novels
CLP staff will read aloud excerpts from books of their choosing, all focusing on that week's central theme.
All Ages
Door: Free
Beauty School Dropout
Spirit Hall, 7pm, support TBA. All ages.
King Fez
King Fez at Poetry Lounge (Millvale). 7pm. $5.
LIVE
A live coding and experimental electronica event by CollapsePGH.
Trackworks: Session 01
Trackworks returns for its 2026 season opener at Baum Baum Club with live sets from Brainwave Research Center, Morgan Stewart, and PVKVSV.
Allegheny Special, OrangeG & Heart Throbs String Band
A night of Pittsburgh old-time bluegrass, experimental folk, and Rochester klezmer bluegrass at Bantha Tea Bar.
Zero Ted Plays Original Compositions (with a Pop Sensibility)
Zero Ted is a band featuring the original music of pianist Daniel May, jazz-tinged with a clear pop sensibility.
Othello of the End Zone, or The Steel City Tragedy
Step onto the 50-yard line for the New Hazlett’s first-ever co-production with DEMASKUS Theater Collective: Othello of the End Zone, or The Steel City Tragedy.
Dravin and The Ravens / Sunday Complex / Dolltrap
Dravin and The Ravens / Sunday Complex / Dolltrap at roboto project.
Speed: The Musical Oct 22
Unauthorized parody musical of the 90s cult classic movie, Speed
Leafy Brean Recordings Presents: Fuzznaut / Megabeardo / Old Dream / David Kuzy (Of Microwaves) / Low Cunning
Crazy awesome lineup lots of locals, with pedal demos from Mask Audio Electronics and Crotronics Devices.
Claudio Simonetti's Goblin: Tenebre Live Score
Claudio Simonetti's Goblin performs their iconic live score to Dario Argento's Tenebre, plus classic hits from their catalog.
The Electric Grandmother at Spirit Lodge
SPIRIT PRESENTS: The Electric Grandmother
Scream-O-Phonic Symphony
A live horror series event featuring a live ensemble performing musical sections from classic horror films.
Trackworks 2026 - Sessions 01-04
A three-day electronic music festival in Pittsburgh featuring a massive lineup of DJs, live acts, and visual artists.
Low Cut Connie
91.3 WYEP and Opus One present Low Cut Connie with special guest Brian Dunne. All ages.
Paul Bielatowicz's Nosferatu Undead
Paul Bielatowicz's Nosferatu Undead at Preserving Underground in New Kensington, PA.
Polarity Crisis, Attaxia, Fuzzfiend & S.M.O.G.
Alaska d-beat/raw punk band Polarity Crisis headlines a punk bill with Attaxia, Fuzzfiend, and S.M.O.G. at The Dubliette in Pittsburgh's Polish Hill.
DROWN: The Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Live w/ KeKe Diamond Band
Experience the music of The Smashing Pumpkins live with DROWN, featuring special guest KeKe Diamond Band.
All Ages
Othello of the End Zone, or The Steel City Tragedy
Step onto the 50-yard line for the New Hazlett’s first-ever co-production with DEMASKUS Theater Collective: Othello of the End Zone, or The Steel City Tragedy.
Moon Destroyer / Julia Hamilton / Spider Baby / Frame & Mantle / Carly Conroy
Moon Destroyer, Julia Hamilton, Spider Baby, Frame & Mantle and Carly Conroy at The Roboto Project.