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Doors Open Pittsburgh: Skyscrapers and the Tycoons that Built Them (virtual tour)

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Multi-Stories: Skyscrapers and the Tycoons that Built Them – Saturday, July 11th – 10am-10:40am Back when skyscrapers were a new invention, business tycoons in Pittsburgh and across the country invested in this new form of high tech to proclaim their power. Join Mark Houser, Pittsburgh Magazine contributor and host of last year’s sellout tours of unique […]

Doors Open Pittsburgh: MCG Jazz: Inside the Local Jazz Scene (virtual tour)

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MCG Jazz: Inside the Local Jazz Scene – Saturday, July 18th – 10am-10:40am Since 1987, MCG Jazz has provided audiences a chance to witness world-class jazz artists deliver innovative performances and recordings at its 350-seat music hall in Pittsburgh. International superstars Nancy Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Billy Taylor, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, and many more […]

Doors Open Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh and the White Plague (virtual tour)

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Pittsburgh and the White Plague – Saturday, July 25th – 10am-10:40am Join DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh for the inside story behind the White Plague that ravaged Pittsburgh at the turn of the century. Like the Coronavirus pandemic today, the disease we now call tuberculosis changed everyday life forever. We’ll show you what social distancing and unproven […]

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh 2021 Annual Event

Downtown Pittsburgh

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh invites you to experience Downtown like never before on Saturday, October 2nd! Go behind-the-scenes.  Get unique access.  Simply explore. You will have access to a diverse collection of iconic and newly designed buildings – churches, government offices, commercial residential buildings, artist spaces, theaters, hotels, and more. Explore a bank vault.  See an […]

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: Northside

North Side North Side Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Join us on Saturday, May 7, and find out what you DON’T know about the Northside! 6 hours. Over 30 buildings to choose from. Go! Explore the architecture. Hear historical anecdotes. Be enchanted. Meet the people who create the vibe of this eclectic neighborhood. ------------------------------------- This is a self-guided event. Your event ticket gives you […]

Free – $15

Carnegie Mellon Campus Tour

Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts Terrace 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Andrew Carnegie’s gift of a technical school in Schenley Park has grown into a university that is recognized internationally in technology and the arts. On this tour, we will visit […]

$20.00

Red or Blue Wire: Click, Click, BOOM!

Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad 2945 Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

We have all seen the movie where someone has to choose whether to cut the red wire or the blue wire with the clock under ten seconds. But, what is it really like? Find out from Pittsburgh’s finest, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Bomb Squad Unit. From bomb suits and tactical gear to robotic platforms […]

$15.00

Red or Blue Wire: Click, Click, BOOM!

Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad 2945 Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

We have all seen the movie where someone has to choose whether to cut the red wire or the blue wire with the clock under ten seconds. But, what is it really like? Find out from Pittsburgh’s finest, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Bomb Squad Unit. From bomb suits and tactical gear to robotic platforms […]

$15.00

Red or Blue Wire: Click, Click, BOOM!

Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad 2945 Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

We have all seen the movie where someone has to choose whether to cut the red wire or the blue wire with the clock under ten seconds. But, what is it really like? Find out from Pittsburgh’s finest, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Bomb Squad Unit. From bomb suits and tactical gear to robotic platforms […]

$15.00

Uncovering the Cultural District

Corner of 6th and Liberty Corner of 6th and Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA

You may know Heinz Hall and the Benedum Theater, but what other wonders does the Cultural District contain? Discover the small galleries, storefront theaters, and quirky art installations filling the blocks between Penn and Liberty Avenues. But this section of Downtown was not always so desirable; before the theaters and galleries, this was Pittsburgh’s Red […]

$25

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East Liberty Public Art

East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Join Morton Brown, a local public art aficionado, for a walking tour of one of our most beloved Pittsburgh neighborhoods – exploring its history, public art, and amenities. Morton has many interesting, first-hand stories to share regarding art and history in the area, such as the Pittsburgh’s first-ever, fully artist-designed pedestrian bridge named Shady Liberty […]

$25.00
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East Liberty Public Art

East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Join Morton Brown, a local public art aficionado, for a walking tour of one of our most beloved Pittsburgh neighborhoods – exploring its history, public art, and amenities. Morton has many interesting, first-hand stories to share regarding art and history in the area, such as the Pittsburgh’s first-ever, fully artist-designed pedestrian bridge named Shady Liberty […]

$25
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Allegheny Commons Public Art Tour

Allegheny Traditional Academy (front) at 611 West Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Join Morton Brown, a local public art aficionado, for a walking tour of one of our most striking City parks, exploring its history, public art, and amenities. Morton has many interesting, first-hand stories to share regarding the restoration of “Lady Fame” atop the Civil War monument overlooking Lake Elizabeth, the Maine monument, the fountain near […]

$25