Thu., Nov. 21
EXHIBITION • OAKLAND
Phipps Holiday Magic Winter Flower Show and Winter Light Garden. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5, 2025. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Park, Oakland. Included with general admission. phipps.conservatory.org
EXHIBITION • HIGHLAND PARK
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience. 5:30-10 p.m. Continues through Jan. 12, 2025. Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. One Wild Pl., Highland Park. pittsburghzoo.org
Fri., Nov. 22
MARKET • MONROEVILLE
Greater Pittsburgh Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 24. Monroeville Convention Center. 209 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. $3-6.50, free for kids under 12. monroevilleconventioncenter.com
MARKET • DOWNTOWN
Peoples Gas Holiday Market. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Tue., Dec. 24. Market Square, Downtown. Free. All ages. downtownpittsburghholidays.com
MARKET • LAWRENCEVILLE
CRAFTED: Home for the Holidays. 5:30-8 p.m. Contemporary Craft. 5645 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $15. contemporarycraft.org
MUSIC/FILM • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Home Alone in Concert. 7 p.m. Continues on Sun., Nov. 24. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35-125. pittsburghsymphony.org
PARTY • OAKLAND
Oakland Business Improvement District Glow Ball. 7:30-10:30 p.m. VIP 6:30-7:30 p.m. University Club. 123 University Pl., Oakland. $56.25-75. glowlandpgh.com
Sat., Nov. 23
ART • POINT BREEZE
The Art of the Nativity: From Baroque to Bonkers. 2-3 p.m. The Frick Art Museum. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. $5-15. thefrickpittsburgh.org
MARKET • HAZELWOOD
PGH Flea Holiday Market. 5-10 p.m. Hazelwood Brew House. 5007 Lytle St., Hazelwood. Free. instagram.com/the.pgh.flea
FESTIVAL • OAKMONT
Oakmont’s Hometown Christmas. 7-8 p.m. The Oaks Theater. 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Free. All ages. theoakstheater.com
FESTIVAL • DOWNTOWN
Downtown comes alive with holiday festivities when Highmark Light Up Night kicks off weeks of family fun, live music, shopping, and more. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership invites crowds to a magical night with fireworks and illuminated bridges, as well as a tree lighting and performance by Grammy-nominated alt-rock band The Fray. Find gifts at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, sing your heart out at Merry Karaoke, race a pierogi at the Pirates Mini-Fest, feast your eyes on the Gingerbread House Competition Display, and so much more. 4 p.m. Multiple locations, Downtown. Free. downtownpittsburghholidays.com
Sun., Nov. 24
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour. 7 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $48. ppgpaintsarena.com
Mon., Nov. 25
DANCE • OAKLAND
Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes. 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Continues through Tue., Nov. 26. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Park, Oakland. $20-38. phipps.conservatory.org
Wed., Nov. 27
FILM • LAWRENCEVILLE
Planes, Trains and Automobiles Thanksgiving Eve Brew and View. 7 p.m. Row House Cinema. 4115 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $28.50. rowhousecinemas.com
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh CLO presents Who’s Holiday. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 22. Greer Cabaret Theater. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. $43-70. trustarts.org
Fri., Nov. 29
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $39-59. trustarts.org
FILM • NORTH SIDE
The Polar Express in 3D. 2:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Continues through Tue., Dec. 24. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. $10-12. carnegiesciencecenter.org
MUSIC • MUNHALL
Christmas with the Celts. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $34.75-54.75. librarymusichall.com
Sat., Nov. 30
KIDS • NORTH SIDE
Season’s Greetings Saturdays with Santa and a Penguin. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues on Sat., Dec. 7, Sat., Dec. 14, and Sat., Dec. 21. National Aviary. 700 Arch St., North Side. Included with general admission. aviary.org
THEATER • SOUTH SIDE
City Theatre has something for Jane Austen fans with The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley. The follow-up to City Theatre’s production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley centers the families of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and their house staff as they navigate a holiday that includes scandals and uninvited guests, resulting in what’s described as a charming tale that “explores the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness.” 5:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec 22. City Theatre. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. $5-55. citytheatrecompany.org
PARTY • ALLENTOWN
Company Christmas Party. 8 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $12. bottlerocketpgh.com
Sun., Dec. 1
MARKET • MONROEVILLE
Krampus Holiday Marketplace. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monroeville Mall. 200 Mall Circle Dr., Monroeville. $5-10, free for kids 12 and under. timeandspacetoys.com
DANCE • NORTH SIDE
West Point Ballet presents The Nutcracker. 1-5 p.m. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. 10 Children’s Way, North Side. Included with regular admission. pittsburghkids.org
Mon., Dec. 2
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Mark Milovats’ Christmas Wonderland. 7 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $44.50-56.50. trustarts.org
Wed., Dec. 4
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents A Christmas Story: The Play. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 22. O’Reilly Theater. 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35-88. ppt.org
Thu., Dec. 5
MARKET • OAKLAND
Gifts and Greens Market. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Sat., Dec. 7. Phipps Garden Center at 1059 Shady Ave., Point Breeze. Included with regular admission. phipps.conservatory.org
FESTIVAL • TROY HILL
Krampus Fest. 7 p.m. Penn Brewery. 800 Vinial St., Troy Hill. Free. All ages. Free. menoldentertainment.com/krampus-fest
Fri., Dec. 6
PARTY • FRIENDSHIP
Holiday Hot Jam. 6-9 p.m. Pittsburgh Glass Center. 5472 Penn Ave., Friendship. Free. pittsburghglasscenter.org
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker. 7 p.m. Continues through Fri., Dec. 27. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $28-135. pbt.org
BURLESQUE • LAWRENCEVILLE
FireWALL Dance Theater presents Frosted Fantasies. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $30-45. 18 and over. thunderbirdmusichall.com
THEATER • BRADDOCK
Bricolage presents Midnight Radio: Die Hard N’At. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 22. Barebones Black Box. 1211 Braddock Ave., Braddock. $40-50. bricolagepgh.org
Sat., Dec. 7
MARKET • DOWNTOWN
Handmade Arcade. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. Free. handmadearcade.org
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Handel’s Messiah. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $25-105. pittsburghsymphony.org
Sun., Dec. 8
MARKET • LAWRENCEVILLE
Bazaar Holiday Market. 12-6 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. Free. All ages. spiritpgh.com
MUSIC • OAKMONT
The Latshaw Pops Orchestra presents Sounds of Christmas. 3:30 p.m. Doors at 2:30 p.m. The Oaks Theatre. 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. $40. theoakstheater.com
Mon., Dec. 9
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
3WS Radio presents A Very Yinzer Christmas. 7:30 p.m. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $46.50-56.50. trustarts.org
Tue., Dec. 10
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents the Elvis Christmas Show. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $25-75. pittsburghsymphony.org
MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
A Celtic Holiday with Lúnasa. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $30-45. pittsburgh.citywinery.com
Wed., Dec. 11
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh CLO presents A Musical Christmas Carol. 10 a.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 22. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $18-84.50. trustarts.org
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Admit it, all you want for Christmas is a live performance by an original diva. Mariah Carey graces PPG Paints Arena for her Christmas Time tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of her hit holiday album. A press release promises “timeless holiday classics alongside fan-favorite chart-toppers, promising an unforgettable festive experience.” 7:30 p.m. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $57. ppgpaintsarena.com
Thu., Dec. 12
MUSIC • MUNHALL
Fairytale of New York: The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $39.75-69.75. librarymusichall.com
Fri., Dec. 13
ART/FASHION • NORTH SIDE
Winter Teen Night and Fashion Show. 5-8:30 p.m. The Andy Warhol Museum.
117 Sandusky St., North Side. Free. Registration required. warhol.org
THEATER • OAKLAND
Kinetic Theater presents A Sherlock Carol. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 22. Henry Heymann Theatre-University of Pittsburgh. 4301 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $28.87-60.92. kinetictheatre.org
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Highmark Holiday Pops. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 22. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $25-107. pittsburghsymphony.org
Sat., Dec. 14
MARKET • MONROEVILLE
Santa Palooza Holiday Vendor Market. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 15. 200 Mall Circle Dr., Monroeville. Free. monroevillemall.com
FESTIVAL • DOWNTOWN
Holiday Community Day. 12-4 p.m. August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Free. Registration required. awaacc.org
MARKET • LARIMER
Crafts and Drafts Holiday Show. 12-4 p.m. East End Brewing. 147 Julius St., Larimer. Free. All ages. eastendbrewing.com/events
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Bastard Bearded Irishmen X-Mas with Sleigher Krampus and Derek Zanetti. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $17 in advance, $20 at the door. 21 and over. thunderbirdmusichall.com
Sun., Dec. 15
PETS • SOUTH SIDE
Pet Holiday Photos with The Grinch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sly Fox Brewing. 46 S. Fourth St., South Side. Proceeds benefit the East Coast Bulldog Rescue. slyfoxbeer.com/pittsburgh-highline
Tue., Dec. 17
DRAG • STRIP DISTRICT
Drag Me to the Stage presents Thorgy Does Christmas. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $25. pittsburgh.citywinery.com
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
The Hip Hop Nutcracker. 7:30 p.m. Benedum Center. Seventh St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $25-90. trustarts.org
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Brass Spectacular. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. Tickets TBA. pittsburghsymphony.org
Wed., Dec. 18
MUSIC • OAKLAND
Winter Wonders and Cool Carols: An Evening with Colin Aikins. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Park, Oakland. $25-40. phipps.conservatory.org
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
The Magical Polar Experience. 7 p.m. Benedum Center. Seventh St.and Penn Ave., Downtown. $35.50-45.50. trustarts.org
THEATER • WEST END
Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents A Lyrical Christmas Carol. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 22. Gargaro Theater. 327 S. Main St., West End. $15.50-25.50. trustarts.org
Thu., Dec. 19
MUSIC/FILM • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Love Actually in Concert. 7 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35-120. pittsburghsymphony.org
DRAG/MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Christmas on the Moon, Baby. 8 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $18-35. 21 and over. spiritpgh.com
Fri., Dec. 20
PARTY • LAWRENCEVILLE
Gather your crew for a fun night that also benefits a good cause. Dance off your winter blues when Spirit hosts a holiday edition of In Bed By Ten. The after-work party returns with DJ MB spinning festive music and classic hits. Proceeds from the event will go to Grow Pittsburgh, a local nonprofit dedicated to urban gardening and healthy, sustainable food systems. 6-9 p.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $10. 21 and over. spiritpgh.com
Sat., Dec. 21
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Texture Ballet presents The Nutcracker. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $25-55. trustarts.org
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve Tour. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $59. ppgpaintsarena.com
PARTY • LAWRENCEVILLE
Winter Wonder Ball. 7-11:30 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $15. All ages. spiritpgh.com
Fri., Dec. 27
WRESTLING • UPTOWN
WWE Live Holiday Tour. 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $50. wwe.com
Sat., Dec. 28
FILM • NORTH SIDE
Frozen Sing-Along. 10 a.m. Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. $10-12. carnegiesciencecenter.org
MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE
Holiday Hangover Fest with Old Neon and Mallory Run. 3:30 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $15-20. spiritpgh.com
COMEDY • MUNHALL
Matt Light’s Ugly Sweater Party IV with Ryan McBride. 7 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $29.75-89.75. librarymusichall.com
Mon., Dec. 30
PARTY • SOUTH HILLS
South Hills Lights Chanukah Celebration. 5-6:30 p.m. Chabad of South Hills. 1701 McFarland Rd., South Hills. Free. jewishpgh.org
Tue., Dec. 31
FESTIVAL • DOWNTOWN
Highmark First Night. Details TBA. Multiple locations, Downtown. Free. VIP experiences available. firstnightpgh.trustarts.org
This article appears in Nov 20-26, 2024.
