Controversy

SUNDAY
2026-08-30 19:00 - 2026-08-31 03:00, 2026-08-23 19:00 - 2026-08-24 03:00, 2026-08-16 19:00 - 2026-08-17 03:00, 2026-08-09 19:00 - 2026-08-10 03:00, 2026-08-02 19:00 - 2026-08-03 03:00, 2026-07-26 19:00 - 2026-07-27 03:00 UTC | PA

After-Work : Free Cover
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Controversy, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Free cover between 7 PM -9PM

Karaoke: After Dark
2026-08-11 21:00 - 2026-08-12 01:00, 2026-07-21 21:00 - 2026-07-22 01:00 (America/New_York) | 1635 W Carson St, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
After Dark Karaoke at Controversy Second Tuesdays. Doors 7PM, karaoke 9–1. Bold vibes, no judgment—just a wild night out in Pittsburgh.

Cosplay After Dark,
2026-08-08 19:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Controversy, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Come dressed as your favorite comic, anime, gaming, sci-fi, horror, wrestling or original character—or simply come ready to party.

Comic Con weekend doesn’t end when the convention closes.
Join us Saturday, August 8 for Cosplay After Dark, Pittsburgh’s unofficial comic-con weekend afterparty at Controversy 412.
Come dressed as your favorite comic, anime, gaming, sci-fi, horror, wrestling or original character—or simply come ready to party.
🎭 $500 in cash and prizes
🎧 Music by DJ RTG
🏆 Costume contest begins at 11:30 PM
🔥 Finals and winner announced at 1:00 AM
🎵 Top 40, hip-hop, EDM and throwbacks all night
Costume-contest participants must register online and check in at the venue by 11:00 PM. Contest registration does not include event admission.

Controversial Happy Hour
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | 1635 W Carson St, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Drink Specials & Entertainment at Club Controversy

Turn your Thursday into a main-event night at Club Controversy.
2026-07-30 19:00 - 23:30, 2026-07-23 19:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | 1635 W Carson St, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Grab your crew, pull up after work, and let the night take over.

Christmas in July: Naughty or Nice
2026-07-25 21:00 - 2026-07-26 02:00 (America/New_York) | Controversy, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Christmas came early. Join Controversy July 25 for Naughty or Nice, festive cocktails, and a $500 midnight costume contest.

Christmas came early at Controversy.
Join us Saturday, July 25 for Naughty or Nice: Christmas in July, a festive late-night party with holiday energy, themed cocktails, music, entertainment, and a playful naughty-or-nice twist.
Come dressed in your best Christmas-inspired look — naughty, nice, festive, funny, or over-the-top. At midnight, we’re hosting a Christmas costume contest with $500 in cash and prizes.
Celebrate Christmas in July with us at Controversy.
Controversy1635 West Carson StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219

Neon Tokyo: Anime Glow Party
2026-07-24 22:00 - 2026-07-25 03:00 (America/New_York) | Controversy, 1635 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Neon Tokyo: a 21+ anime glow party featuring DJ IMYOONOTYOU, cosplay, UV vibes, K-pop, club hits and a midnight contest.

Step into Neon Tokyo for an anime-inspired glow party taking over Controversy on Friday, July 24.
Celebrate Tekko weekend at Pittsburgh’s unofficial 21+ anime afterparty featuring a special K-pop set by DJ IMYOONOTYOU, plus anime favorites, K-pop, K-hip-hop, remixes and late-night club hits.
Come dressed as your favorite character, break out your lightsticks, or show up ready to party beneath UV lights and neon visuals. Cosplay is encouraged but not required.
The night includes a midnight costume contest, glow-party atmosphere, photo opportunities, VIP sections and bottle service.
Friday, July 24Controversy1635 West Carson StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219
This is an unofficial event and is not affiliated with Tekko. Admission is 21+ with a valid government-issued ID.
