Make room for a different kind of outing. Find upcoming live music, game nights and local activities, or explore gardens, parks and other places for fresh air across Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities.
Ticket prices are admission, not discounts. Read each event’s date, start time, age policy and booking requirements. Recurring activities only run on their listed days.
Play tabletop games during Drawbridge’s published open-gaming hours. A $5 day pass or Gatecrasher membership provides gaming-table access; sign up in the store.
$5 day pass or membership
Every Wed, Thu, Fri · 12 PM–10 PM
A $5 daily play pass or Gatecrasher membership is required. Sign up in-store and follow the gaming-area rules. Tournaments and special events may replace normal open gaming; confirm available tables. Sunday’s rotating themed sessions are separate.
Play tabletop games during Drawbridge’s published open-gaming hours. A $5 day pass or Gatecrasher membership provides gaming-table access; sign up in the store.
$5 day pass or membership
Every Sat · 12 PM–8 PM
A $5 daily play pass or Gatecrasher membership is required. Sign up in-store and follow the gaming-area rules. Tournaments and special events may replace normal open gaming; confirm available tables. Sunday’s rotating themed sessions are separate.
Use Game Masters’ game library or bring your own tabletop game. Call or drop in to ask about available space; a $5 table-space fee applies.
$5 table-space fee
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–9 PM
Subject to table availability. You may call, drop in, or submit an optional table request. The published fee is $5 for table space; its billing unit is not stated. These are Game Masters hours, not the café’s earlier hours. Organized events have their own schedules and fees.
Bring your own games or choose from Mimic’s back-room game library during its weekday open-table window. Table use and library games are free when space is available.
Free admission
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 12 PM–5 PM
Free open tables Monday–Friday, noon–5pm, subject to available space and posted events. Evening game nights have their own schedules and conditions. The open-table listing does not publish an age or reservation policy.
Bring a Commander deck for casual multiplayer Magic. Feisty Goblin’s Wednesday session is free and drop-in, with no signup required; newer players are welcome.
Free admission
Every Wed · 6 PM–9 PM
Oct 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026
Bring a 100-card Commander deck. Free casual play; no signup required. The official calendar lists Wednesdays through December 30. Check the calendar for changed or holiday sessions and follow the store’s conduct rules. Loaner decks and a numeric age policy are not published.
Bring a Commander deck for casual multiplayer Magic. Feisty Goblin’s Friday session is free and drop-in, with no signup required; newer players are welcome.
Free admission
Every Fri · 6 PM–10 PM
Oct 30, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027
Bring a 100-card Commander deck. Free casual play; no signup required. The official calendar lists Fridays through February 26, 2027. Check the calendar for changed or holiday sessions and follow the store’s conduct rules. Loaner decks and a numeric age policy are not published.
A Halloween edition of Arcade Comedy Theater’s monthly showcase of new comedy ideas.
$10 + $1.60 fee
Oct 31, 2026 · Starts 6 PM · End time not listed
General admission; nonrefundable but transferable. Student ticket is $5 plus $1.18 fee. BYOB is 21+ with a $5 corkage charge. Published runtime is 75 minutes; no exact end time is stated.
Two independent Pittsburgh improv teams perform a Halloween-night double bill.
$15 + $1.78 fee
Oct 31, 2026 · Starts 7 PM · End time not listed
General admission; nonrefundable but transferable. Student ticket is $10 plus $1.60 fee. BYOB is 21+ with a $5 corkage charge. Published runtime is 75 minutes; no exact end time is stated.
Storytellers and improvisers from the disability and mental-health community perform at Arcade Comedy Theater.
$15 + $1.78 fee
Oct 31, 2026 · Starts 8 PM · End time not listed
General admission; nonrefundable but transferable. Student ticket is $10 plus $1.60 fee. BYOB is 21+ with a $5 corkage charge. Published runtime is 75 minutes; no exact end time is stated.
Totally 80's performs at Jergel's Halloween concert and costume party in Warrendale.
$13.15–$18.65 listed
Oct 31, 2026 · Show 8 PM · End time not listed
Ages 21+. General admission does not guarantee a seat. Venue lists $13.15–$18.65 but warns checkout pricing may differ; check official tickets for total and availability. No end time is published.
Casual Magic: The Gathering Commander pods at Mimic’s Market. The last-Saturday session is a 21+ BYOB event.
Free admission
Oct 31, 2026 · Starts 6 PM–10 PM
Free-play event; 21+ because October 31 is the last Saturday. Published 6pm EDT, four-hour duration; maximum 16 attendees. Bring your Commander deck. No guaranteed promo or prize support; overflow seating may be at a separate nearby café.
The Sword performs at Mr. Smalls Theatre with special guest Moon Destroys.
$43.74 advance / $47.34 door
Oct 31, 2026 · Show 8 PM · End time not listed
Mr. Smalls Theatre, 400 Lincoln Avenue. All ages. General admission required; balcony upgrade is separate and balcony is 21+. All sales final. Prices include the venue-listed fees.
One Piece card-game store tournament with prizes for every win.
$15 entry
Oct 31, 2026 · Starts 2 PM · End time not listed
Published weekly session; verify availability and holiday exceptions in the linked organizer event locator. End time not published. Pay entry through the organizer; no purchase made by Side Street.
Gundam card-game store tournament with prize support for every win.
$10 entry
Oct 31, 2026 · Starts 4 PM · End time not listed
Published weekly session; verify availability and holiday exceptions in the linked organizer event locator. End time not published. Pay entry through the organizer; no purchase made by Side Street.
Come solo or with friends to play games from Feisty Goblin’s library, or bring your own. Saturday board-game night is free; staff and volunteers help teach games and organize groups.
Free admission
Every Sat · 7 PM–10 PM
Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
Free to join; solo visitors and groups welcome. Bring a game or use the store’s library. The official calendar lists Saturdays through December 26. Confirm changed or holiday sessions. No reservation requirement or numeric age policy is published; follow the store’s conduct rules.
A Halloween DJ dance party at Thunderbird with Afrobeats, Amapiano, Soca, Dancehall and Reggae. Costumes are encouraged.
$28.90
Oct 31, 2026 · Show 9 PM–2 AM next day
Ages 21+. Standing general admission. Venue lists $28.90 and limited tickets at the door; check official checkout for current total and availability. Published end is 2 AM the next day.
Open-mic-style comedy show where performers bring improv teams, sketch groups or stand-up acts and the lineup is built on the spot.
$7 minimum + $1.25 fee
Nov 1, 2026 · Starts 7:30 PM · End time not listed
Performers may reserve a free performer ticket; audience minimum is $7 plus fee. General admission, nonrefundable but transferable. BYOB is 21+ with a $5 corkage charge. Published runtime is 75 minutes; no exact end time is stated.
Browse sports cards, Pokémon, other trading-card games and collectibles at Pittsburgh Card Show’s Monroeville showcase. Organizer advertises 1,000 tables, free admission and free parking.
Free admission
Nov 1, 2026 · Starts 9 AM–3 PM
Free admission and parking. Shopping, grading and other vendor services may cost extra. Age policy not stated. This listing covers this day only at Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Boulevard; no registration requirement is published.
Mr. Smalls' Post-Halloween Party features local tribute sets, pop-up shops, a costume contest, silent horror films and themed drinks.
$20.15 advance / $20 door
Nov 1, 2026 · Show 8 PM · End time not listed
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls. All ages. Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m. Advance $20.15 including fees. Day-of-show price is $25.15 online or $20 flat at the door. Ticket availability can change.
Mr. Smalls Theatre, 400 Lincoln Avenue. All ages. General admission required; balcony upgrade is separate and balcony is 21+. All sales final. Prices include the venue-listed fees.
G Sound's Halloween tribute concert at Spirit Lodge features local musicians performing songs by 1970s rock bands, with visuals by profquad.
$15 advance / $20 door
Nov 1, 2026 · Show 5:30 PM · End time not listed
Ages 21+. Spirit Lodge. Venue lists $15 advance or $20 at the door; check official checkout for fees and current availability. No show end time is published.
An all-ages open stage at The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, with a house band available to back performers.
No cover
Nov 2, 2026 · Show 7 PM–11 PM
No cover. All ages. Funhouse doors 7 p.m.; open stage 7–11 p.m. Performers check in downstairs in the Café from 5 p.m.; slots chosen at 6:30 p.m. Host TBA.
Weekly Magic: The Gathering Commander gathering at Game Masters in West View.
$5 table fee
Every Wed · 6 PM–10 PM
$5 per-person table-space fee. Bring a Commander deck. Check organizer Discord for cancellations and pod arrangements. Continuation of the existing October 28 session.
Three Rivers Film Festival world premiere at Mr. Smalls Theatre, followed by a filmmaker Q&A; the ticket includes the separately described after-party.
$37.82 incl. fees
Nov 4, 2026 · Show 7 PM · End time not listed
Mr. Smalls Theatre at 400 Lincoln Avenue. Ticket includes the published after-party; no event end time is published. All sales final.
Play the library's board games or bring your own to Meeting Rooms AB at Penn Hills Library on November 4, 6–8pm.
Free admission
Nov 4, 2026 · Starts 6 PM–8 PM
For adults. Registration required through the official event page; registration closes November 4 at 6pm. The library's 2026 programming policy confirms library programs are free.
An improvised fantasy adventure mixing modern characters with Shakespearean chaos.
$15 + $1.78 fee
Nov 6, 2026 · Starts 6:30 PM · End time not listed
Student ticket is $10 plus $1.60 fee. General admission, nonrefundable but transferable. BYOB is 21+ with a $5 corkage charge. No exact end time is published.
Seven comedians claim a shared connection while some are lying; the audience works out who.
$15 + $1.78 fee
Nov 6, 2026 · Starts 7 PM · End time not listed
Student ticket is $10 plus $1.60 fee. General admission, nonrefundable but transferable. BYOB is 21+ with a $5 corkage charge. Published runtime is 75 minutes; no exact end time is stated.
Chat Pile’s Who Loves The Sun Tour at Mr. Smalls Theatre with Soul Glo and Shallowater.
$41.16 advance / $47.34 door
Nov 6, 2026 · Show 7:30 PM · End time not listed
Mr. Smalls Theatre at 400 Lincoln Avenue. Balcony upgrade requires a separate general-admission ticket and is 21+; main event is all ages. All sales final.
Create a winter-themed painting at Acclamation Brewing in Verona. The workshop runs November 7 from 1–4pm; reserve your spot through the official event page.
$25 admission
Nov 7, 2026 · Starts 1 PM–4 PM
RSVP required. Pay $25 cash at the door or by Zelle. Age policy not stated by organizer. Drinks are not stated as included.
A six-pack sealed Gundam Card Game release event with 40-card decks at Fabricator’s Forge.
$30
Nov 7, 2026 · Starts 12 PM · End time not listed
Six-pack sealed format using 40-card decks. One additional pack per win. Players completing at least three rounds may purchase one box of GD05 at MSRP. Organizer does not state an age policy or end time.
An all-ages evening of music and open-stage performances at The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, 400 Lincoln Avenue, Millvale. Host to be announced.
No cover
Nov 9, 2026 · Show 7 PM–11 PM
No cover. Performer check-in starts downstairs in Mr. Smalls Café at 5 p.m.; time slots chosen at 6:30 p.m. Funhouse doors and open stage at 7 p.m.; published end 11 p.m. Backline and house-band support available.
Play in Terminus Games’ Pokémon League Challenge on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 6:30pm. Entry is $10, with a promo pack and booster pack for attending, plus one booster per win.
$10 admission
Nov 10, 2026 · Starts 6:30 PM · End time not listed
Purchase through the official event ticket page. Age policy and end time are not stated by the organizer. Tickets were available when checked.
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