Events in Wheeling today

Cinema has a unique way of animating stories and inspiring dialogue, reflection, and even change. The Steubenville International Film Festival gathers filmmakers and audiences for screenings of narrative and documentary work, showcasing local talent alongside artists from across the globe. The lineup invites conversation and contemplation well beyond the final frame.

This program welcomes adults 55 and older to connect over conversation, crafts, games, and other enjoyable activities in a friendly setting. Registration is not required. For more information, call (740) 633-0314.

Season 19 of the PGH Vintage Mixer brings a large vintage and antiques market to the David L Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, showcasing more than 100 dealers with genuine finds across fashion, home goods, décor, vinyl, toys, games, sports and Pittsburgh memorabilia, and more. Explore mid century pieces, farmhouse favorites, mod looks, Y2K styles, rare collectibles, jewelry, furniture, and unique artifacts curated for a wide range of tastes and budgets, with knowledgeable vendors ready to share the stories behind their items. Tickets are available as general admission for the Main Mixer, a Night Owl preview with early access, and a weekend pass that covers both days. Advance prices are $10 for the Main Mixer, $25 for Night Owl, and $30 for the weekend, with higher rates at the door. Students ages 8 to 21 can purchase $5 tickets per day at the door with a valid student ID, and children 7 and under receive free entry. Each ticket includes unlimited re entry for the day it is valid, and food and drinks are available for purchase on site. Expect a lively atmosphere with a DJ during the Night Owl session and smaller crowds for easier browsing. Rooted in community since 2012, this curated fair highlights local and regional sellers, blending nostalgia and creative inspiration for collectors, decorators, and casual browsers seeking distinctive pieces and memorable gifts.

Explore Pittsburgh’s longest-running art crawl along Penn Avenue, featuring a lively mix of art, dance, music, shopping, and dining. This free monthly event has brought people from across the region together since 1998, with no registration required.

A recurring Friday local event for One Piece players, with a $5 entry fee. Promo packs are given with entry, and the winner receives a stamped winner promo. Prizing is based on attendance.

Play Standard in a Swiss-format Magic tournament with up to four rounds. Players of all skill levels are welcome, and winning records receive a payout. Walk-ins are welcome.

Chat Pile brings the Who Loves The Sun Tour 2026 to Mr. Smalls Theatre, joined by Soul Glo and Shallowater. The show welcomes attendees of all ages. Electronic tickets are sent by email seven days ahead of the event.

Violinist James Ehnes performs Tchaikovsky’s concerto with lyricism and intensity, accompanied by an orchestra shaped by conductor Kevin John Edusei, making his Pittsburgh debut. The program also includes Victoria Borisova-Ollas’s The Kingdom of Silence, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances.

Spyridon Studios offers a weekly class for kids, where students can sculpt, try the pottery wheel, or choose small projects to paint.

A festive gathering featuring live entertainment, a cafe, Santa, a Christmas store, and Santa’s workshop. Basket raffles add to the holiday fun.

The Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade honors veterans with a parade in downtown Pittsburgh.

Children can enjoy a cozy story hour filled with tales, laughter, and imagination. Led by Shannon Monroe, the gathering brings stories to life with creative storytelling and fun voices. Little readers are welcome to bring their favorite stuffed animals.

This open Overeaters Anonymous meeting welcomes anyone interested in the OA program, including students, support people, and healthcare professionals. Visitors are asked to respect the anonymity of those they meet. The meeting is held in the DePalma Room and is wheelchair accessible, including the bathroom.

Celebrate the holiday collection launch at Stone Cottage Apothecary, where the shop will be transformed into a whimsical Christmas wonderland. Discover the 2026 Holiday Collection of festive candles, perfumes, body care, and more, along with thoughtfully curated gifts and holiday favorites. Festive drinks and sweet treats will be available while you shop. The first 25 shoppers will receive a red envelope with a surprise gift or prize, and a holiday giveaway is also planned.

Celebrate Dolly Parton with an afternoon of drag performances, brunch, wigs, and rhinestone glam, featuring host Alora Chateaux. The celebration draws inspiration from beloved songs including “Jolene” and “Islands in the Stream.”

Nikki offers psychic intuitive readings to explore possible outcomes and help clarify which choices align with how you uniquely operate. Mediumship readings focus on connecting with a specific person who has passed, with Nikki aiming to share confirmation and messages as a respectful translator.

Set sail on a family-friendly Pittsburgh riverboat experience designed with kids in mind. Young cruisers can dance along to a DJ, watch a special show, and take part in onboard games and activities. A pirate is aboard every sailing, with special friends that rotate. Entertainment features a DJ and character appearances from First Class Entertainment. A snack bar and a full-service bar are available for purchase. Open to all ages. Tickets are $36.66 for adults, $20.95 for children, and $5.24 for infants.

This tournament uses a head to head, five strike knockout format, with rounds rotating among DMD, SS, and EM. There is a $15 Dojo fee that puts all games on free play, plus a $5 tournament fee that is paid out in full. BYOB is permitted. Players who arrive after the start receive one strike for each round missed.

Fantastic Cat performs at Mr. Smalls Theatre in an all-ages event. Tickets are delivered by email seven days before the event. For updates, check Instagram at @opusoneprod and @mrsmallstheatre.

The STING 3.0 Tour welcomes audiences of all ages. Support acts may change without notice.

Enjoy a monthly performance by a five-piece band at the Park House.

Enjoy an evening of dancing to Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, and more at The Annex by LSDC. A mini-lesson covers the basics of Salsa, Bachata, and other dances, and no partner is needed. Guests can choose between the mini-lesson with the social or the social on its own. The event is open to all ages, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Alcohol is permitted if brought by attendees, and free water and cups are available.

Wheeling, WV hosts a 90s and 00s celebration led by Motorcycle Drive By, serving up a nostalgic, high-energy live show. The set moves from top 40 favorites and timeless throwbacks to one-hit wonders and deeper cuts, with big singalongs throughout. Known around the region for an interactive performance that salutes the best of the 1990s and 2000s, the band covers rock, pop, grunge, metal, hip hop, R&B, and even a bit of country, all delivered with a fresh, dynamic feel that keeps the crowd moving. Presented by Northern Eagle Distributing, Triple Fresh Detailing and Paint Correction, Cashland Pawn, A Plus Guitars, InTuneGP, SIT Strings, Saluda Cymbals, RMA Presents, Studio MK, RMV, Streamline Business Management, Bigfoot Designs, and Alternative Home Care LLC.

Take a leisurely walk on the trail that brings together social connection and reflection. Connect with one another and with nature. The walk takes place rain or shine, with cancellations only in the event of extreme storms for safety.

Protect yourself and others at this free vaccination clinic, co-hosted by Hilltop Pharmacy and open to the public, whether insured, underinsured, or uninsured. Available vaccines include COVID-19 and boosters, several flu vaccine options, RSV, shingles, pneumonia, Tdap, and hepatitis A and B. Age requirements apply to each vaccine. Please bring identification, and bring your insurance card if you have one. Registration is recommended, though walk-ins are welcome. Those seeking three or more vaccines or with questions should contact the organizers so they can prepare.

Basket BINGO at Oglebay's Pine Room in Wheeling, WV features games for themed basket prizes while supporting the care Wheeling Health Right provides to neighbors. Participants are encouraged to bring a bingo dauber for marking cards. Tickets cost 40 dollars per person.

Take part in a recurring Sunday Yu-Gi-Oh! locals tournament. Entry is $10, and prizes are based on attendance.

Longtime friends and collaborators Michelle Hall and Deborah Brooks share a seamless blend of voices and songwriting onstage. Hall is a singer, songwriter, and keyboardist who has created music for herself and other artists for more than two decades, weaving honest stories with a subtle country flavor. Brooks recently released It’s Enough, an album of folk-leaning originals. With a clear, gentle vocal tone, steady guitar, and an upbeat presence, she brings both warmth and spark to the performance. This event is BYOB and there is no cover.

Take part in a one-hour conversation focused on books and the exchange of ideas. Sessions are held six times a year on the second Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. New participants and fresh book suggestions are welcome, and no registration is needed.

The Shadyside Public Library’s Adult Fiction Book Club discusses a different novel each month. Featured selections include works by Jenny Colgan, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Clare Leslie Hall, Mitch Albom, Carley Fortune, Lucy Score, Chris Pavone, Freida McFadden, Harlan Coben, and Graeme Simison. No registration is necessary.

Connect with local real estate investors to discuss the state of the market, what’s working, and what isn’t.

Take part in the recurring Monday Fusion World Locals at Top Deck Cards and Games. Entry includes a promo pack, and prizes are based on attendance. The winner receives a stamped winner promo.

Take part in a recurring Gundam Card Game local event. Entry is $5, with promo packs provided to participants and prizing based on attendance. The winner receives a stamped winner promo.

Enjoy an evening of social dancing at Motown Mondays, with admission available for $13.

Take part in a recurring Pokémon League gathering featuring Pokémon gameplay. Entry includes a promo pack, and prizes are based on attendance.

Presented by Drusky Entertainment, The Queers perform at Crafthouse in Pittsburgh with Spitbite and Right On Warriors. This all-ages event offers the venue’s full food menu during the show. A Preferred Seating Booth package includes eight tickets and premium seating, and availability is limited. Tickets are available.

McKinley James opens the evening with vintage soul, rhythm and blues, and rock ’n’ roll rooted in American roots music. The James Hunter Six follows with music from Off the Fence, their first album on Easy Eye Sound. Led by British singer, songwriter, and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter, the band brings decades of experience and a sound spanning up-tempo R&B and soulful ballads. The album features a duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison.

BFF (Blues and Fusion Forge) hosts a monthly blues dance with a free lesson followed by social dancing. The social dancing has a pay-what-you-can admission range of $5 to $20.

Led by instructor Ashley Wear, this session offers simple meditation practices to ease stress, clear your mind, relax your body, and cultivate a steady sense of calm. Everyone is welcome, no experience is needed, and no sign-up is required. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (740) 633-0314.

The Pittsburgh Grief Support Group offers a compassionate, peer-led space at Whitehall Public Library for anyone coping with the death of a loved one. Attendees can meet others who understand, speak when ready, or simply listen in a comfortable and respectful environment. Support is available no matter when the loss occurred. Attendance is free and no RSVP is needed. Hosted by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery & Funeral Home and Amedisys Hospice.

Fans of whodunits gather at the Martins Ferry Public Library for a welcoming discussion group dedicated to crime and suspense fiction. Registration is not required. For details, call (740) 633-0314. Discussion selections include Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica, The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave, Murder Road by Simone St. James, Survive the Night by Riley Sager, Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay, Long Bright River by Liz Moore, An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson, Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Crosby, and Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson.

Enjoy a casual get-together for a few rounds of Commander. New players are welcome, and those who would like a walkthrough can arrive a little early. There is no cover charge, and parking is free after 6 p.m. in Brookline.

Families impacted by a cancer diagnosis can explore chess together with Bre and Leah from the Cancer Bridges Family & Youth Program and chess educators from Queens Gambit. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Through play, kids and families can learn chess skills and strategies while practicing strategic thinking, problem-solving, confidence, and leadership. The evening also includes chess-themed cookie decorating, games, and other activities. The event is free and open to the public, and Cancer Bridges membership is not required. Registration is required.

Play in a recurring One Piece locals event with a $5 entry fee. Promo packs are given out with entry, and the winner receives a stamped winner promo. Prizing is based on attendance.

Take part in a recurring Digimon Locals event. Entry includes a promo pack, and prizing is based on attendance. The winner receives a stamped winner promo.

Drusky Entertainment presents The Slackers with The Operators at Crafthouse. This all ages event features live music with food available from the venue’s full menu during the show. A preferred seating booth package includes eight tickets and premium seating and is offered in limited quantities.

Celebrate the season with a creative gingerbread house decorating party for kids. Decorated houses will be displayed at the City-County Building as part of the city’s annual gingerbread house competition.

The first Ohio Valley Roundtable will take place at River City.

New players are always welcome to play Scrabble.

Take part in a recurring Riftbound local event at Top Deck Cards and Games. Entry is $5, promo packs are given to participants, and prizes are based on attendance.

Take part in a recurring Wednesday local Yu-Gi-Oh! event. Entry is $10, and prizes are based on attendance.

Jodeci brings an evening of R&B to the stage, featuring classic songs such as “Forever My Lady” and “Come & Talk to Me.”

Connect with other tarot readers through practice and conversation, and continue learning through community and alternative perspectives. Admission is $10 for guests and free for members.

Smush, a shoegaze band formed in Vancouver and now based in Brooklyn, features Emily Borrowman on vocals and bass, Atley King on guitar, and Jay Christie on drums. The show also features support from Gina Gory and Acid Drag, and is open to all ages.

Meet between five and 12 local single women who are gay, bisexual, or curious through a series of six-minute conversations. Afterward, you can share which people you would like to connect with, and PRE-DATING handles the introductions. The event offers a straightforward way to meet potential matches in person, with a friendly atmosphere and no pressure or games.

Julia Jacklin brings her North America Tour 2026 to Mr. Smalls Theatre, joined by special guest Jordan Patterson. This show welcomes attendees of all ages. Tickets are delivered by email seven days before the event. For updates and announcements, check Instagram at @opusoneprod and @mrsmallstheatre.

Enjoy an evening of trivia, friendly competition, and prizes at Smokin' Joe's Saloon. Play for free with a team or join one when you arrive, and enjoy food and drinks while you compete. Top teams win prizes and bragging rights.

Enjoy an open mic night featuring comedy performances in Pittsburgh.