Events This Week in Pittsburgh

What's happening in Pittsburgh this week, you ask?

For things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend and upcoming events that will pique your interests, fire up your taste buds and inspire new adventures, look no further. Check back each week for an up-to-date list of what to do in the 'Burgh.

KANSAS 🎤🎶

Dec 11 | Benedum Center
Fans will hear songs spanning 50 years of KANSAS music including hits such as Carry On Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind, Point of Know Return, Play the Game Tonight, and Fight Fire with Fire, fan favorites, and deep cuts that have rarely been played live.

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight 🕯️🎶

Dec 12 | Benedum Center
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is back with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.

Swiftie Science: A 21+ Party 🎂💖

Dec 13 | Carnegie Science Center
Swifties, are you…Ready for it? As Taylor Swift’s iconic Eras Tour wraps up, Carnegie Science Center is keeping the energy alive. Fans can celebrate Taylor’s 35th birthday with a night of themed activities, music, and fandom-inspired fun. Sing your heart out, explore five floors of exhibits under the lights, and connect with fellow Swifties while dancing through all the “eras.”

Santa at the History Center 🎅🎄

Dec 14 | Heinz History Center
Ho-ho-ho, the holidays are here and that means jolly Old Saint Nick is back at the History Center! Plan your visit to the museum to meet Santa in the Great Hall on select days throughout the holiday season. Snap a photo and share your list while Santa listens from an exact replica of the chair from Kaufmann’s Santaland, then explore artifacts that highlight the region’s holiday traditions in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh experience.

I Made It! Merry & Bright ❄️🎀🎁

Dec 14-15 | SouthSide Works
A fun and festive holiday shopping treat!. Find artists inside and outside offering last minute handmade gifts and even some vintage finds from a few Neighborhood Flea friends.

Arcade Hootenanny 🤣😂

Dec 14 | Arcade Comedy Theater
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. Our storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by an audience suggestion, and then Pittsburgh's best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story.

Last Chance

GLOWLAND 🌟

Through Dec. 14 | Schenley Plaza
Welcome to GLOWLAND where art meets light in a dazzling fusion of artistry and illumination. Journey through the avenues and walkways of Oakland where corners are aglow. Experience interactive installations, inviting you into a mesmerizing world of creativity through art, light movement and play.

Ongoing…

A Christmas Story: The Play 🎅🐰

Through Dec 22 | Pittsburgh Public Theater
From the halls of the Parker family home to the merry madness of Higbee’s department store, this A++++++ production boasts the added charm of an all-star cast ready to show you sides of these iconic characters you’ve never experienced. This new holiday tradition is sure to be a gift that keeps on giving all season long.

The Nutcracker 🩰❄️💂

Through Dec 27 | Benedum Center
The dazzling world of The Nutcracker returns to the Benedum Center this December. Set in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh, The Nutcracker sweeps audiences into a thrilling journey with Marie and the Nutcracker Prince as they travel through sparkling snow into the Land of Enchantment.

Luis Carreon in La Bestia🪄🎩🐰

Through Jan 5, 2025 | Liberty Magic
Prepare for an incredible evening filled with magic, humor, and culture with Luis Carreon, also known as La Bestia! Beneath his dapper demeanor, there is a magician with astounding abilities and a cheeky sense of humor. Luis makes fun of preconceptions, cultural differences, and, of course, himself in this one-man act by fusing his Latin ancestry, real-life experiences, and bizarre humor.

Phipps Holiday Magic 🌟✨❄️

Through Jan 5, 2025 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden
The holiday season isn't complete without a visit to Phipps Holiday Magic for festive displays and glowing gardens! With a whimsical theme of “Enchantment”, guests are sure to be captivated by a forest of fantasy. Phipps has pulled out all the stops for this year's Winter Flower Show with magnificent new displays featuring mystical creatures, gorgeous holiday trees and our signature floral delights, including amaryllis, orchids and 21 varieties of poinsettias.

The Science Behind Pixar 🏎️🤠🦸🤖

Through Jan. 5, 2025 | Carnegie Science Center
Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! Flex your STEM muscles by taking on fun challenges throughout the two-story, 12,000-square-foot playground!

芸[Gei]: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal 🥀🎴

Through Jan 18, 2025 | Contemporary Craft
Contemporary Craft invites viewers to explore the captivating duality between the beauty of Ikebana – traditional Japanese flower arrangement – and the eternal nature of well-crafted objects. Four artists engage with members of Sogetsu Ikebana Pittsburgh, sparking contemplation of time, materiality, and heritage.

KAWS + Warhol 🥫 💀

Through Jan. 20, 2025 | The Andy Warhol Museum
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. From skulls to car crashes, both artists deploy their signature bright colors and pop culture references while also presenting the lurid spectacle of death. The dark undercurrents in the work of KAWS and Warhol are magnified and brought into plain sight by presenting the two artists together for the first time.

The Stories We Keep: Conserving Objects from Ancient Egypt ⚱️🛕 📜

Through March 9, 2025 | Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The Stories We Keep features more than 80 ancient items—including the 4,000-year-old Dahshur boat, one of only four in the world. Engage with these objects like never before, have conversations with museum conservators, observe the care and restoration of objects in real time, and attempt the work yourself by reassembling replicas of ancient artifacts.

Coming Soon...

WWE Night @ Pittsburgh Penguins 🐧🏒

Dec 17 | PPG Paints Arena
If you’re ready to rumble, join us for WWE Night on December 17! The main event begins at 7 PM when your Pittsburgh Penguins look to take down the Los Angeles Kings.

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