Special Events

Celebrate the summer in style! From a baseball-themed cocktail party to a city-wide birthday bash, all proceeds support the ongoing programming of the Three Rivers Arts Festival and our partners.

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Kick off the Three Rivers Arts Festival with PUMP Stay & Play Fridays!

Market Square

Friday, June 6 : 5 - 9 pm

Magarac Attack! Opening Party


Four Pittsburgh communities take back Joe Magarac by reinventing the controversial legend through art

Market Square

Saturday, June 14 : 4 - 9 pm

The Curve Ball


Three Rivers Arts Festival presents a special night out for Pittsburgh's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and its allies. Ticket price includes admission to an exclusive pre-play cocktail reception and premier seating for the 8 pm performance of Take...

Navarra, 131 Seventh Street
Tickets: $35
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Saturday, June 14 : 6 pm

Festival Fridays



A guided tour of the Duquesne Light Artists Market

Palomino's
Tickets: Free by Invitation

Friday, June 6 : 5 - 7 pm
Friday, June 13 : 5 - 7 pm
Friday, June 20 : 5 - 7 pm

Art Olympics




Artists race against the clock to create sculptures!

Market Square

Saturday, June 21 : 6:30 pm

Ice the Cakes



What's a birthday without some cake?

Wintergarden at PPG Place
Tickets: $10
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Sunday, June 22 : 4-6 pm