Everything about this space is spectacular from the Franco Harris theatres to the art galleries and…read moreeverything in between. The museum has so much incredible memorabilia. The exhibits are beautifully curated to tell a robust story. The staff are always so friendly. I have had the pleasure of attending for a couple of private events as well as a play and of course a museum visit. It's a wonderful representation of our city and a fantastic place for locals and visitors alike.

There is n0ever, not, a time to experience the cultural diversity that is in abundance at the…read moreAugust Wilson Center. This exhibit was thought provoking, and really embodied some of the black and brown experiences that have evolved over time, but still remain prominent in our culture. I'm so glad they're open for our viewing pleasure again. The staff was so very pleasant and accommodating! They spoke with us about the exhibits and what's coming in the future and even let me know qhats around the cultural district that's worth exploring! Do yourself, and The August Wilson Center, a favor and make it down there to see our beautiful cultures come to life.

Another place I swear I reviewed a decade ago lol. Who…read moreknows? Anyway, The Trust is so so so important to keeping the vibrancy and arts of Pittsburgh alive. Because of their efforts we have the amazing cultural district downtown filled with multiple theaters, art spaces (Arts Landing, Trust Oasis, Katz Plaza ,etc.), galleries, exhibits and installations (remember The Cube? I miss it. Was perfect for getting water). We're so very fortunate to have such a wonderful art and music scene in our dear city.

We have seen so many wonderful performances put on by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust over the years…read more We have seen concerts, comedians, plays, authors, etc. They do such an excellent job and have wonderful content. I've loved all the performances I have seen since moving to Pittsburgh at the beginning of 01. The check in process at the Benedum is like a well oiled machine. You get through the doors and inside so easily. My mom has a pacemaker so she can't go through the medical detectors. They never give her a hard time and make it so easy for her which we appreciate. Recently, my family and I saw Camelot and Back to the Future. Both shows had wonderful casts, were timely and so well done. The actors in both shows were fantastic with wonderful voices. We also loved the costumes and the sets.

I go here to see any sort of cool play that Rob Hockenberry directs/writes/adapts. I've seen the…read moreLady in White, Pride and Prejudice, A Flea in her Ear here and will continue to come back for this great entertainment! Seating is "first come, first serve." The chairs are not the comfiest (which lost a star), but there is plenty of street parking and some dining opportunities around too before the show. I love the vibe of this place. They always have a raffle basket going on and they have a really passionate group of people, always. They sell snacks and pop for cheap, too.

We live within walking distance, so we figured it was time to see a show! We went to see a comedic…read morerendition of Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe. The actors really brought the humor and told the story well. We really enjoyed ourselves. They just got some upgraded seats, so we were not uncomfortable at all. We will be back for the next show!

We selected this beautiful venue for our wedding reception for several reasons…read more This venue offers a blank canvas to allow a bride, groom or party planner the ability to paint and design your vision into a reality. You are permitted to select any vendors, rental equipment, bartenders and other support staff for this venue. We loved this! We worked with Sarah Cowing, Production Coordinator for the planning, contract issuance, billing, etc. majority of the questions we had. She provided any restrictions and other particulars regarding the venue along the way. She was point for vendors deliveries too. She remained on site during our rental period and setup the day before; monitoring and helping as needed ensuring all rules were followed. She also helped with chairs, provided carts and other direction as needed. We were grateful for the Flex Time she permitted during setup. Thanks a bunch! Mr. Phil Irvin: We cannot say enough great things about Mr Irvin. He was an absolute star! We were so glad he was assigned to be our onsite contact for the day of! He was also our point at the final walk through and was there to answer any questions we had about the layout. He was everything to us the day of our wedding reception. He was extremely knowledgeable and ensured everything flowed smoothly! He gave us ideas, received all vendors, studied and ensured our itinerary was followed, made sure the parking was managed, ensured the wedding party was escorted in without guests seeing us, made sure we were fed upon arrival from wedding photos, and remained at our side as the bride and groom the entire night! Guided clean you name it. He quickly worked with our points to resolve any issues that arose. We were soo thankful for him, his support and services! We could not have done it without him! Sir, you are a gem! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything! Everyone echoed the same sentiments! Rules and other helpful info we wanted to share are as following. The price to rent this venue includes tables and chairs (although we rented banquet tables) a wood bar station, warming kitchen and a day of assistant. Our rental included 12 hours plus 1 additional hour for clean up. * Capacity - The venue can seat 200 guests in a dinner-style set up and 300 guests in a cocktail hour style set up * Setup/breakdown - You and your vendors can drop off items the day before your event, but if you want to do any decorating or hold a rehearsal there, they charge an additional hourly rate of $400 ph for the hours you're in the building or $1450.00 for 4 hours. They prefer for your rental time period to be during their business hours with the latest time permitted for rental for a Friday as an example being no later than 4:30pm so staff could be present. They prefer for all personal items to be removed from the building at the end of the night following your event but do make exceptions to hold them until Monday morning if they've been gathered into one area and all food and gifts have been removed. * Dance floors are only permitted if you are renting one. They do not allow anything directly on the floor with tape or glue. Vinyl flooring or anything directly on the floor is not permitted. * They do have restricted items and they will share those with you in your contract. * You will be provided with free access to a social table app to design the room to meet your configuration and they will ensure the tables are setup to meet your specification's. It was the best! We highly recommend this beautiful and vintage venue neatly tucked in the Strip District. We hope that our tips provided can help others in their event planning. Thank you Pittsburgh Opera team! Our reception was an absolute dream!

My husband and I had the opportunity to see Florencia en el Amazonas this past Sunday. Neither of…read moreus had ever been to the Opera before so we really didn't know what to expect. I'm happy to say that the performance exceeded my expectations. It was very easy to pick up our tickets at the box office before the show. Upon entering the Benedum we went to see where our seats were. We were in Orchestra Right Center Row R. They were great seats as it was very easy to read the subtitles at the top of the screen. The performance was well rehearsed and kind of funny in parts. I loved how they made me feel like the boat was actually moving through water on the stage. The orchestra was great and probably never gets enough credit for their hard work. For my first trip to the Opera, I would say it was a success. Great job Pittsburgh Opera!

Horrible layout and while there is some nice art, most is not up to the quality in previous years…read more The concert stage area is ok.

Like many of the other recent reviewers have said, the event moved a couple years ago from Point…read moreState Park to the Cultural District. While the change affords more shops and accessibility in some ways, it feels more compact and like a shell of its former self when it was in an expansive green space that didn't have traffic running through the middle of it. The arts and artists are as great as ever and it's super fun to walk amongst all of the other patrons, but like it said, it's kind of small and can be completely viewed in about an hour or less.

We are so blessed to have such a talented symphony, multiple world renowned conductors and amazing…read moreguest performers. We have been fortunate enough to have seen all kinds of wonderful performances with the symphony. We have seen everything from movie nights, classical performances, holiday concerts (The Holiday Pops Show, especially when conducted by Byron Strickland is the conductor.) and well known artists singing their greatest hits. They even do fun nights like Tropical Rock. We had a ball at that show. Tonight, we saw our favorite classical performance, Scheherazade. There was a guest conductor from New Zealand who was one of the best we have ever seen. She was so expressive and then highlighted all sections of the symphony and the guest violinist. The guest violinist and the first violinist of our Symphony were phenomenal. It was so well done especially the first song where they used the instruments to mimic rain and bird sounds. It was unbelievable. We were transfixed. If you have the opportunity go see a symphony performance. They are absolutely phenomenal and perform globally.

I've been fortunate enough to catch a few performances by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra now,…read moreand they never fail to blow me away. The musicianship is absolutely world-class; the sheer talent and precision across every section is incredible to witness live. Heinz Hall has a fantastic energy, and whether they are tackling massive classical staples or modern pieces, the quality is always top-tier. Every performance feels like a masterclass.

How have I never written a review for the Katz Plaza?…read moreDefinitely one of those spaces in the Cultural District that we take for granted. Great space with fun art/architecture for people-watching, eating lunch, meeting friends before a show at one of the theatres, or catching live jazz performances.

I was wandering downtown and came across the Agnes Katz Plaza…read more It is a really nice place too sit and relax and reflect. There is a huge waterfall structure that you can sit in front of and totally relax out. Beautiful setting and great place to sit and just do nothing in the heart of the city.

This is such a great addition to the Cultural District area!…read moreIt is truly a space with something for everyone. There is a playground area that families can enjoy. Plenty of seating so you can sit and read, enjoy people watching or catch one of the performances. There is even an area for pickleball! They host a variety of activities here including the Arts Festival, family fun days and movie nights. The space is well maintained and there is a security presence that makes you feel safe without being imposing. It is a wonderful addition to the area and something I recommend to anyone visiting the Cultural District!

At first, I wasn't sure what the space was going to be or look like. Now that I had a chance to go…read moreduring the Arts Festival, I see how nice it is. My friends and I went to see the Spin Doctors for the first week of the Arts Festival. The stage and grass area is very nice. They even have wooden and iron benches in the back that you can sit on and still see. People also brought blankets and chairs to the concert. There are a few play areas for kids that are very nice. There were a bunch of kids playing there and they looked very happy. You get some great city and Northside views from there too. It was right in the heart of the Arts Fest on the bridge which was nice.