Family Weekend Schedule of Events

Check-In / Information Table
4-8 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | Lobby
Check in and pick up your welcome packet, which includes your itinerary, any tickets you may need and important information for the weekend. You can also check to see if we have availability for ticketed events for which you didn’t previously register. If you missed online registration, walk-in registrations are accepted during check-in, subject to ticket availability.

Welcome Reception
6-7:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | 200
In celebration of Family Weekend, please join President Chris Brussalis and other senior administrators as we welcome families to campus. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. 

Fall Repertory Concert – Dress Rehearsal
6:15 p.m. | GRW Performance Studio | Dance Complex | Limited tickets available
*No late admission accepted, due to the nature of the rehearsal

Get a sneak peek at our students getting ready for the Fall Repertory Concert. The dancers of tomorrow, onstage today. This performance showcases the depth and breadth of talent on display within the School of Dance, featuring the cutting-edge, fresh work of the top young artists in the country. 

Women's Volleyball Match
7-8 p.m. | Student Center | 5th floor gym
Come cheer on the women’s volleyball team as they take on a conference rival! Don’t miss the action, the energy and the chance to support our team. This is the first of two matches this weekend. Go Pioneers!

Boo’s Halloween House Party and Fall Fest
7:30 pm | Highmark Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Tickets Price $20 | Buy Tickets

Tiptoe into a chilling world of enchantment and excitement with the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Halloween show, Boo's Halloween House Party, conceived by Point Park University alumnus Ahmad Simmons and written by Simmons and Lazlo Graves. Howl along and boogie down to Halloween-themed musical hits with a cast of eerie-sistible characters that will delight children, adults, ghosts and ghouls of all ages.

Lysistrata: A Woman's Translation
7:30 p.m. | Rauh Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Content Warning: Mature Audience
Tickets Price Range $17-$42 | Buy Tickets

The women of Greece have had enough. With daring humor, Aristophanes’ classic comedy follows the fearless Lysistrata as she leads a rebellion like no other, proving that love, laughter and a little rebellion can change the world. 

Sidra Bell Dance Performance
7:30 pm | PNC Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Tickets Price Range $17-$53 | Buy Tickets

Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Sidra Bell Dance New York, where innovation meets emotional depth in a mesmerizing evening of contemporary dance.

Check-In / Information Table
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | Lobby 
Check in and pick up your welcome packet, which includes your itinerary, any tickets you may need and important information for the weekend. You can also check to see if we have availability for ticketed events for which you didn’t previously register. If you missed online registration, walk-in registrations are accepted during check-in, subject to ticket availability.

Women's Volleyball Match
1 p.m. | Student Center | 5th floor gym
Come cheer on the women’s volleyball team for their second match of the weekend. Another game against an MEC conference rival! Go Pioneers!

Fall Repertory Concert – Dress Rehearsal
1:45 p.m. | GRW Performance Studio | Dance Complex | Limited tickets available
*No late admission is accepted due to the nature of the rehearsal

Get a sneak peek at our students getting ready for the Fall Repertory Concert. The dancers of tomorrow, onstage today. This performance showcases the depth and breadth of talent on display within the School of Dance, featuring the cutting-edge, fresh work of the top young artists in the country.  

Boo’s Halloween House Party and Fall Fest
2 p.m. & 7:30 pm | Highmark Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Tickets Price $20 | Buy Tickets

Tiptoe into a chilling world of enchantment and excitement with the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Halloween show, Boo's Halloween House Party, conceived by Point Park University alumnus Ahmad Simmons and written by Simmons and Lazlo Graves. Howl along and boogie down to Halloween-themed musical hits with a cast of eerie-sistible characters that will delight children, adults, ghosts, and ghouls of all ages.

Night at the Movies: Screening of Student Films
4:30-5:30 p.m. | University Center | GRW Theater |Content Warning: PG-13
View some of the exciting films our cinema students are producing.  This collection of short films promises to have something for everyone, from comedy to drama and represents work developed in an array of cinema courses, from freshman production classes to digital tools to senior thesis projects. These films would generally be rated at the PG-13 level, as some may contain strong language and/or violence.

An Evening of Rising Stars: Musical Theatre Performances 
7:30-8:30 p.m. | GRW Performance Studio | Dance Complex 
A showcase of performances by students in the Theatre Department.

Lysistrata: A Woman's Translation
7:30 p.m. | Rauh Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Content Warning: Mature Audience
Tickets Price Range $17-$42 | Buy Tickets

The women of Greece have had enough. With daring humor, Aristophanes’ classic comedy follows the fearless Lysistrata as she leads a rebellion like no other, proving that love, laughter and a little rebellion can change the world. 

Tunes & Treats in the Park
8-10 p.m. | Village Park (Inclement weather location: Student Center Lower Level)
Warm up with coffee, hot cocoa and dessert, and wind down from the day's activities while listening to some great acoustic music from members of Pioneer Records.

Movie Night in the Park – How to Train Your Dragon
10:00 p.m. | Village Park (Inclement weather location: Lawrence Hall Ballroom/TBD)

There’s nothing better than watching a great movie with the people you love. Bring your family to enjoy the live action How to Train Your Dragon (2025), with warm blankets and plenty of popcorn provided.

Point Park Family Brunch
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | 3rd Floor Dining Room
Enjoy a casual brunch with your family as the weekend’s festivities wind down.

Boo’s Halloween House Party and Fall Fest
2 pm | Highmark Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Tickets Price $20 | Buy Tickets

Tiptoe into a chilling world of enchantment and excitement with the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Halloween show, Boo's Halloween House Party, conceived by Point Park University alumnus Ahmad Simmons and written by Simmons and Lazlo Graves. Howl along and boogie down to Halloween-themed musical hits with a cast of eerie-sistible characters that will delight children, adults, ghosts, and ghouls of all ages.

Men's Soccer Match
5 p.m. | Highmark Stadium | Station Square

Come support our men’s soccer team as they take on a MEC conference rival! Go Pioneers!