Before things really gear up for the holiday season, take advantage of this less-busy weekend with tons of happenings around the city. Try these out!

Pittsburgh Regional Transit on Monday will offer no rail service in Downtown Pittsburgh as crews repair overhead electrical lines.

While Halloween plans may dominate your Friday night, the rest of the post-spooky weekend still has a lot of treats to offer around Pittsburgh. Some events will keep the darker vibes going while others will be a respite for those sick of movie monsters and jack o’lanterns. Here are a few ideas.

Market Square’s revitalization is about halfway complete, officials said Wednesday, hailing progress in ongoing efforts to reenergize Downtown Pittsburgh ahead of the NFL Draft in April.

Not a whole lot of performances at Heinz Hall end with spectators, sousaphones, melodicas and percussion instruments spilling out onto Penn Avenue. Then again, not a whole lot of performers are Jon Batiste.

Downtown Pittsburgh’s residential occupancy rate is nearing an all-time high as officials push for more housing in the Golden Triangle, according to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.

Halloween is next week, so everyone is partying spooky-style the next few days. Hurry up and finish your costume, then hitch a ride on a broomstick to a few of these weekend events.

While it’s still pretty warm outside — especially for late October — why not venture out and try something new? New music, new food and new fun await in Pittsburgh this weekend.

Pittsburgh solicitor Krysia Kubiak is leaving her post at the city later this month, officials announced Tuesday.

If you’re an animal lover, a music or film nerd, a history buff or just looking for a good time, Pittsburgh’s got lots to offer in the next few days. Here’s just a sample of what’s going on around town this weekend.