Pittsburghers know and love the Cultural District as the destination for shows, musicals, art galleries, and delicious dining spots. Since March 2020 and the emergence of the pandemic, life has looked a bit different in the usually-bustling cultural center of the city. Welcome back the Cultural District with a visit to the three-day Lights On! in Pittsburgh celebration this September.

Join in on the fun with the Lights On! celebration, a free three-day event in the Cultural District that runs from September 9-11, 2021.

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Those organizations partnering in the epic late summer event include the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

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Performances will run throughout the three days in three distinct locations – the brand-new Allegheny Overlook Park along Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, the Trust Oasis on 7th Street, and the Mobile Stage by The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre on 8th Street.

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Catch excerpts from Napoli presented by The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre; tap your feet along to Shemekia Copeland in concert, and enjoy a performance by The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. That’s just a sampling of the fun that awaits.

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For an unforgettable experience, join other Pittsburghers on the Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District on September 10, 2021. Spanning 14 blocks, the exhibition will include hands-on activities, film screenings, live music, and a whole lot more.

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Lights On! serves as a prelude to the beginning of the popular annual RADical Days, during which time area attractions offer free admission or other benefits to thank Pittsburghers for their continued patronage. Learn more.

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Find more information, including a schedule and an event map, on the official website of Lights On!

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Do you have plans to go to Lights On! in Pittsburgh this September? Join the conversation in the comments! Looking for more September fun? Indulge in some of the area’s very best tacos at The Pittsburgh Taco Festival, set for September 11, 2021.

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