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Things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: November 5 to 8, 2026

Thursday November 5
6:30 PM
Three SidesFREE
Crafthouse Stage & Grill
Free show in South Park. 6:30 PM.
7:00 PM
Chris Webby
Spirit Hall
Spirit Hall in Lawrenceville. 7:00 PM.
7:00 PM
Max Johnson III$10 music charge
Con Alma
7:00 PM in the Strip, $10 music charge.
7:00 PM
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins
PPG Paints Arena
Home against Boston. Puck drops at 7:00 PM.
7:30 PM
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Byham Theater / Runs through Sun Nov 8
The Roald Dahl musical at the Byham, Thursday through Sunday.
7:30 PM
Shrek Rave$25.65
Jergel's Rhythm Grille
Jergel's in Warrendale. 7:30 PM, $25.65.
8:00 PM
Flipper$20 advance, $25 day of show
Spirit Lodge
SF punk since 1979. Spirit Lodge in Lawrenceville. 8:00 PM, $20 ahead.
8:00 PM
Fortunate YouthFrom $41
Mr. Smalls Theatre
California reggae at Mr. Smalls in Millvale. 8:00 PM.
8:00 PM
The Blasting Company
Stage AE
The Over the Garden Wall score, live. Stage AE on the North Shore.
8:00 PM
Undertale: The Determination Symphony World Tour
Benedum Center
Toby Fox's soundtrack, played live at the Benedum. Thursday night.
Friday November 6
6:00 PM
Coco in Concert
Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Pixar's Coco with live orchestra. Carnegie of Homestead. 6:00 PM.
6:30 PM
Rough Magic$15
Arcade Comedy Theater
Improvised Shakespeare. Arcade on Liberty, 6:30 PM, $15.
7:00 PM
MCH/Lintz/Throckmorton$15 music charge
Con Alma
7:00 PM in the Strip, $15 music charge.
7:00 PM
Pittsburgh Polish Film Festival
Row House Cinemas / Runs through Sun Nov 8
Opens Friday with The Altar Boys. Row House in Lawrenceville. 7:00 PM.
7:30 PM
Chat PileFrom $41
Mr. Smalls Theatre
Oklahoma noise rock at Mr. Smalls in Millvale. 7:30 PM.
7:30 PM
Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
Heinz Hall / Runs through Sun Nov 8
Pittsburgh Symphony, three nights. Heinz Hall.
8:00 PM
GCS ft. Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers & Billy Sheehan$32.65 to $56.15
Jergel's Rhythm Grille
Guitar, bass, drums from the short list of the best. Jergel's in Warrendale. 8:00 PM, from $32.65.
8:00 PM
George Clanton
Spirit Hall
Dreamy synth pop. Spirit Hall in Lawrenceville. 8:00 PM.
8:00 PM
Kendall Street Company$20 advance, $25 day of show
Club Cafe
Psychedelic rock from Charlottesville. Club Cafe on the South Side. 8:00 PM, $20 ahead.
8:00 PM
WesGhost$32.09 to $128.10
Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall
Thunderbird in Lawrenceville. 8:00 PM, from $32.09.
Saturday November 7
7:00 PM
Born of Osiris & Miss May I$35.15
Preserving Underground
Metalcore double bill in New Kensington. 7:00 PM, $35.15.
7:00 PM
Buffalo Rose
Sanctuary at Mr. Smalls
Local string band's 10th anniversary. Sanctuary at Mr. Smalls in Millvale. 7:00 PM.
7:00 PM
The Arcade List$15
Arcade Comedy Theater
Weekly improv lineup. Arcade on Liberty. 7:00 PM, $15.
7:00 PM
The Bleil Brothers$15 music charge
Con Alma
7:00 PM in the Strip, $15 music charge.
8:00 PM
AJ McLean$60.90 to $76.15
Jergel's Rhythm Grille
Backstreet Boys, solo tour. Jergel's in Warrendale. 8:00 PM, from $60.90.
8:00 PM
dogmeat
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Pittsburgh album release at the Funhouse in Millvale. 8:00 PM.
8:00 PM
Ethan Regan
Spirit Hall
Spirit Hall in Lawrenceville. 8:00 PM.
8:00 PM
Fantastic CatFrom $41
Mr. Smalls Theatre
Country-folk from Nashville. Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale. 8:00 PM.
8:00 PM
Lee Emi$30.15
Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall
Emilee Petersmark from The Crane Wives, solo. Thunderbird in Lawrenceville. 8:00 PM, $30.15.
8:00 PM
Seven Teller$15 advance, $20 day of show
Club Cafe
Club Cafe on the South Side. 8:00 PM, $15 ahead.
Sunday November 8
1:00 PM
Pittsburgh Panthers Womens Volleyball vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball
Victory Heights Arena
Pitt women's volleyball hosts North Carolina. Victory Heights Arena, 1:00 PM.
3:00 PM
PGHwrites: Almost Perfect Press Presents “What a Book is For”
Alphabet City
Almost Perfect Press on what a book is for. Alphabet City on the North Side, 3:00 PM.
5:00 PM
Herak/Bulatkin: Elysium$10 music charge
Con Alma
5:00 PM in the Strip, $10 music charge.
6:00 PM
Mark Paul: The Daddy Ball TourFrom $31.14
Pittsburgh Improv
Zack Morris does stand-up. Pittsburgh Improv in Homestead. 6:00 PM, from $31.14.
6:30 PM
Heal The Hurt$18.65
Preserving Underground
Metal in New Kensington. 6:30 PM, $18.65.
6:30 PM
Twin Peaks: A Conversation With The Stars
Roxian Theatre Presented By Citizens
The stars of Twin Peaks, onstage and talking. Roxian in McKees Rocks, 6:30 PM.
7:00 PM
Blade Runner in Concert
Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
The Vangelis score, live. Carnegie of Homestead. 7:00 PM.
7:00 PM
Late Night Thoughts$23.65 to $34.65
Jergel's Rhythm Grille
Jergel's in Warrendale. 7:00 PM, from $23.65.
7:00 PM
Maria and the Coins "Hell of a Ride" Tour w/ Beach Boise Idaho & Almost Exactly Like JuliaFrom $18
Club Cafe
With Beach Boise Idaho and Almost Exactly Like Julia. Club Cafe on the South Side, 7:00 PM, from $18.
8:00 PM
Donny Benét$40.68 to $48.13
Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall
Australian synth pop at Thunderbird in Lawrenceville. From $40.68.

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