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Meet others in your local area that are interested in attending, discussing, learning more about the local cultural arts scene. All art forms and art enthusiasts welcome. Share your interests in art, music, film, dance, theater, etc. with others. Have fun and meet new people who share an appreciation and enjoyment of the arts! Our meetups offer a chance to get out into the community, relax, socialize and enjoy activities such as: Movies, Symphony, Concerts, Museums, Plays, Bands, Comedy, and FUN!
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"Rigoletto" (Italian opera) 65% off discount tickets
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, 237 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA, USRIGOLETTO
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
Based on the play Le Roi s’Amuse by Victor HugoOCTOBER 10, 16, 18, 2026 at the Benedum
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to experience classic Italian opera?
Rigoletto
A fool’s errand.Sharp-witted court jester Rigoletto is the philandering Duke’s right-hand man, always quick to defend his patron’s womanizing and mock his master’s victims. But the joke is on him. The tables turn when Rigoletto and the Duke are both cursed for their wretched behavior. While Rigoletto instinctively fears the curse, the callous Duke remains unfazed, turning his rakish intentions toward Rigoletto’s daughter, Gilda.
Naïve, sheltered, and easily charmed, Gilda falls madly in love with the Duke. Now, Rigoletto must plot and scheme to save his own daughter from the monster he had championed. Will Rigoletto have the last laugh, or will he be the punchline?
Antony Walker conducts.
Understand Every Word: Rigoletto is sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage at all performances.
Meetup Ticket Discount Offer
With promo code “POMEETUP” Meetup members can purchase discounted tickets of $50 (regularly $149) or $28 (regularly $86) or $17 (regularly $49) for the Friday, October 16th, 7 pm performance.
With this link, the discount is pre-applied (where discount seats are shown the Orchestra Level, and if you click on the theater map, you can see discount seats in the balcony) http://www.culturaldistrict.org/promotion/apply?promotion_code=POMEETUP If you have any questions, please contact Álvaro Muñoz, Group Services Manager, PITTSBURGH OPERA at 412-281-0912 x 213There are a limited number of discounted seats. Tickets must be purchased online in advance and are not for sale at the box office.
Naturally, this offer is not intended to be a substitute for Pittsburgh Opera 2026-2027 subscriptions which have many benefits.For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit RIGOLETTO | Pittsburgh Opera
PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION Tickets include a very interesting pre-show discussion (with colorful study guide) one hour before each performance. Thus, we can meet inside the Benedum at 6 PM on Friday, October 16 for this pre-show discussion from 6-6:30 PM.
The Meetup ticket offer is a really good deal, so think about treating yourself and family/friends for a truly memorable evening.
For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit RIGOLETTO | Pittsburgh Opera
And if you can't make it on October 16 with the Meetup ticket offer, please consider attending one of the other performances.
Saturday, October 10 at 7 PM
Friday, October 16 at 7 PM
Sunday, October 18 at 2 PM
Normally priced tickets and ticket availability for all performances may be found at RIGOLETTO | Pittsburgh Opera or by calling (412) 456-6666 or stopping by the Theater Square/Benedum Box Office. Please note student (18 & Under) tickets are 50% off for all performances.
Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability or call 412-423-8980.
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October Shop Concert & Many More Asian Marketplace
Pittsburgh Opera in the Strip, 2425 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USPlease join us for a free concert (performed by Pittsburgh Opera's incredibly talented Resident Artist singers) as we also welcome new members to the Meetup group.
There will also be free coffee/tea and cookies.
Attracting about 200 people each month, these free performances feature Pittsburgh Opera's Resident Artists for one-hour concerts to help showcase upcoming productions during Pittsburgh Opera's 2026-2027 season.
Free Family-Friendly Concert
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This free performance takes place at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters, 2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip. It's free and open to everyone. However, to assist with logistics, please register in advance October Song Shop 2026
Doors open at 11:30 AM.
Please note that the Pittsburgh Opera garage is available only for handicapped parking, by reservation. Handicapped parking reservations must be made by 4 PM Friday, October 23.
For more information about Pittsburgh Opera
So whether you're curious or just looking to take a little break while shopping in the Strip, please consider stopping by Pittsburgh Opera to enjoy their resident artists as they sing classics to give guests a little taste of opera.
And if you're relatively new to Meetup, this is a nice event to meet people in a very relaxed, convenient setting. Because the concert ends at 1 PM, your Saturday afternoon will still be open. Depending on the RSVPs, weather, and interests of the group, some people may go out for an optional lunch or walk around the Strip District.
Options for Spending Time After the Concert
- If the weather is nice, walk 2 blocks over to Many More Asian Marketplace to grab a quick, delicious lunch. Located at 2767 Liberty Ave, this market offers a huge selection of both everyday and exotic Asian ingredients, making it a one-stop shop for culinary enthusiasts and adventurous cooks alike. Spacious aisles are filled with live seafood, fresh produce, and a variety of spices aPeoplnd sauces from different Asian countries. Customers appreciate the market's welcoming atmosphere and incredible variety, from freshly prepared hot foods to hard-to-find specialty items. With its lively environment and huge selection of authentic food items, Many More Marketplace invites you to explore and discover new flavors and ingredients.
- Heinz History Center & Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum (1212 Smallman Street)
- Lunch within a few blocks from the Pittsburgh Opera location.
Parking There are several websites with recommendations for parking in the Strip District, such as Strip District Neighbors | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania | Directions & Parking
The Strip District is readily accessible with PRT Buses 54, 86, 87, 88, and 91 which have stops near the corner of 25th and Liberty which is directly across from the Pittsburgh Opera location.
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"Orpheus and Eurydice" (French opera) 65% off discount tickets
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, 237 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA, USOrpheus and Eurydice
Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck, with instrumentation by Hector Berlioz
Libretto by Pierre-Louis Moline
NOVEMBER 14, 20, 22, 2026 at the BenedumTo love is to look.
After the death of his beloved Eurydice, Orpheus vows to plunge into the very depths of the Underworld itself to bring her back. Moved by Orpheus’s passion, Amore (Cupid) appears and agrees to aid him in the rescue of his wife so long as he does not look at her until they return to the land of the living again.With the help of the spirits of the Underworld, Orpheus finds Eurydice in Elysium. But as he guides her to the surface, he knows he cannot look back. Eurydice believes this means he does not love her, and she refuses to take another step until he looks her way. So he does… but this classic tale may not end the way you’ve seen before!
Based on the same Greek myth that inspired the Broadway hit Hadestown, Christoph Willibald Gluck's original 1774 score is enhanced by Hector Berlioz’s 1859 re-arrangement, making this a story that has only been enriched over the centuries.
Antony Walker conducts.
Understand Every Word: ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE is sung in French with English translations projected above the stage at all performances.
Meetup Ticket Discount Offer -- Stay tuned for details once the promo code is activated
Naturally, this offer is not intended to be a substitute for Pittsburgh Opera 2026-2027 subscriptions which have many benefits.
For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit
PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION Tickets include a very interesting pre-show discussion (with colorful study guide) one hour before each performance. Thus, we can meet inside the Benedum at 6 PM on Friday, October 16 for this pre-show discussion from 6-6:30 PM.
The Meetup ticket offer is a really good deal, so think about treating yourself and family/friends for a truly memorable evening.
For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE | Pittsburgh Opera
And if you can't make it on November 20 with the Meetup ticket offer, please consider attending one of the other performances.
Saturday, November 14 at 7 PM
Friday, November 20 at 7 PM
Sunday, November 22 at 2 PM
Normally priced tickets and ticket availability for all performances may be found at ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE | Pittsburgh Opera or by calling (412) 456-6666 or stopping by the Theater Square/Benedum Box Office. Please note student (18 & Under) tickets are 50% off for all performances.
Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability or call 412-423-8980.
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