Thu., Jan. 9
MAGIC • DOWNTOWN
Francis Menotti in Sisyphus and Siri. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 2. Liberty Magic. 811 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $43-68. trustarts.org
FILM • DOWNTOWN
International Art House Classics: Harakiri. 8 p.m. Continues on Wed., Jan. 15. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $15. trustarts.org
PARTY • LAWRENCEVILLE
Sad Bear GVNG: RNB Hotline. 9 p.m. Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5. sadbeargvng.art/events
Fri., Jan. 10
FILM • SEWICKLEY
The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center showcases local cinema with Basic Psych, a “taut psychological thriller” directed by Melissa Martin, a Ross native, and starring Pittsburgh-born actor David Conrad. The release follows a psychiatrist who must defend his family from a disgruntled patient. The film, written by Fox Chapel-based pediatrician Jim Tucker, was shot throughout Western Pa., including in Braddock. 4:45 p.m. Continues through Thu., Jan. 16. 418 Walnut St., Sewickley. $8.75-11. thelindsaytheater.org
ART • NORTH SIDE
Collective Dreaming #2: Los Fantasmas and #thenotwhitecollective. 6-8 p.m. Continues through Feb. 10. Artists Image Resource. 518 Foreland St., North Side. Free. airpgh.org/events/exhibitions
PARTY • LAWRENCEVILLE
Jellyfish with Mystery Affair, Ariel Zetina, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Paula Jean, and Lemonline. 8 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $15-25. 21 and over. spiritpgh.com/events
Sat., Jan. 11
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh RV Show. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Jan. 19. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $6-15, free for kids 5 and under. pittrvshow.com
YOGA • WEXFORD
Cats on Mats Yoga. 12-1 p.m. Cats N’At Lounge and Adoption Center. 73 Shenot Rd., Wexford. $25. Registration required. catspgh.com/book-online
LIT • OAKLAND
Archives and Special Collections Treasures. 2-3 p.m. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Main. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. carnegielibrary.org
ART • SHARPSBURG
Karl Mullen: Clarion Call. 5-8 p.m. Continues through March 2. ZYNKA Gallery. 904 Main St., Sharpsburg. Free. zynkagallery.com
COMEDY • DOWNTOWN
Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter. 7 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $31-191. pittsburghsymphony.org
PARTY • SQUIRREL HILL
Dig out your mesh tank top and pile on the black eyeliner for a new goth dance party at Squirrel Hill Sports Bar. The Gloom Room promises hits from the “greatest decades of goth music,” featuring iconic bands like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Depeche Mode, as well as modern favorites like She Wants Revenge, Boy Harsher, and Molchat Doma. Don’t miss this night that also includes a special appearance by the DJ AUXIDATE. 9 p.m. 5832 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. Free. 21 and over. facebook.com/sqhillsportsbar
Sun., Jan. 12
MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
Legends of Pittsburgh Jazz Brunch with Etta Cox, Kenny Blake, and Craig Davis. 12:30 p.m. Doors at 11 a.m. City Winery Pittsburgh. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $25. pittsburgh.citywinery.com
OUTDOORS • MT. WASHINGTON
Venture Outdoors presents Full Wolf Moon Night Hike. 5-7 p.m. Olympia Park Parking Lot. 510 Hallock St., Mt. Washington. $15. ventureoutdoors.org
TALK • EAST LIBERTY
As the crisis in Gaza rages on, two figures from both sides will meet in Pittsburgh for a special event. Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian activist and journalist, and Maoz Inon, an Israeli entrepreneur, will meet at Kelly Strayhorn Theater for Building Bridges, a talk covering how the ongoing conflict has affected their lives. The pair will discuss the tragic losses, violence, and devastation that led them to call for a peaceful and lasting resolution. 6 p.m. 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Free. Registration required. kelly-strayhorn.org
Mon., Jan. 13
TALK • OAKLAND
Moriarty Science Seminar: Gender in Mineral Names. 12-1 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. Virtual access available. carnegiemnh.org
Tue., Jan. 14
LIT • BLOOMFIELD
Book Launch: Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese with Kristina Forest. 7-8 p.m. White Whale Bookstore. 4754 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. RSVP required. Livestream available. whitewhalebookstore.com
LIT • NORTH SIDE
Story Club PGH presents Turning Points. 7-8:30 p.m. Alphabet City at City of Asylum. 40 W. North Ave., North Side. Free. Registration required. Livestream available. cityofasylum.org
Wed., Jan. 15
ART • BLOOMFIELD
Material Matters. 5-7 p.m. Continues through Feb. 28. BoxHeart Gallery. 4523 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. boxheartgallery.com
BINGO • ALLENTOWN
Cher BINGO. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $7. bottlerocketpgh.com
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Malpaso Dance Company. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $20-79. trustarts.org
This article appears in Jan 8-14, 2025.
