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Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 16-22
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Monday, December 16
ART
The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal. Contemporary Craft, Lawrenceville. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through January 18.
Allegheny County and Shiftworks Community + Public Arts presents "The Three Sisters" Light Show. The Sister Bridges (Rachel Carson, Andy Warhol, and Roberto Clemente), Downtown. Continues through December 31.
Tuesday, December 17
ART
The Global Language of Headwear. Arts & Education at the Hoyt, New Castle. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Continues through December 26.
STAGE
The Hip Hop Nutcracker. Benedum Center, Downtown. 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh CLO presents Who's Holiday! Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown. 8 p.m. Continues through December 22.
MUSIC
Tony Martucci. Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown. 5 p.m.
Holiday Brass Spectacular. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 7 p.m.
Thunderbird Bluegrass Sessions. Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, Lawreceville. 8-11 p.m.
LITERATURE
Story Club PGH Story Slam: That’s A Wrap. Alphabet City, North Side. 7-8:30 p.m.
FILM
A Very Merry RICK SEBAK Screening! Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 18
ART
Print PARTY! The Lab @ Silver Eye Education Center, Bloomfield. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
PARTY
Black & Bold Holiday Party. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 8 p.m.
FILM
Home Alone. The Oaks Theater, Oakmont. 8 p.m.
MUSIC
World Music: Hugo Cruz & Caminos. Alphabet City, North Side. 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 19
FILM
Pittsburgh Symphony presents Love Actually. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 7 p.m.
Curtains for Christmas Screening + Q&A. The Lindsay Theater, Sewickley. 7:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Thursday Night Jazz: Memories of Ahmad Jamal with James Johnson III. Alphabet City, North Side. 7-9 p.m.
Live! at Kingfly with RH Factor Band ft Roger Humphries. Kingfly Spirits, Strip District. 7-10 p.m.
A Christmas Music Spectacular. The Oaks Theater, Oakmont. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Christmas on the Moon, Baby. Spirit, Lawrenceville. 8 p.m.
Half Step Holidays: Night 1 (Charlie Brown Christmas). Pittsburgh Winery, Strip District. 8 p.m.
STAGE
Rachel Ann Bovier’s Christmas Spectacular. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown. 7:30 p.m.
The Gift of the Magi. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Beaver. 7:30 p.m. Continues through December 21.
COMEDY
Heather Shaw. Hard Rock Cafe, Station Square. 7-10 p.m.
Friday, December 20
MUSIC
Peter King and Clint Hoover. J. Gough's Tavern, Greenfield. 5-7 p.m.
In Bed By Ten: Holidays. Spirit, Lawrenceville. 6-9 p.m.
Surfin’ Christmas. Spirit, Lawrenceville. 6-9 p.m.
Cello Fury. The Oaks Theater, Oakmont. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Noa Jordan / Laurel Lowlifes / Lounna. Club Cafe, South Side. 8 p.m.
Man Made Fest 3. Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale. 8 p.m.
Juicy. Spirit, Lawrenceville. 10 p.m.
COMEDY
Godfrey. Pittsburgh Improv, Homestead. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Continues through December 22.
Bootleg Reboots. Arcade Comedy Theater, Downtown. 9-10:30 p.m.
STAGE
The Nutcracker. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Beaver. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Continues through December 22.
SHOPPING
Holiday Passageway Pop-Up Shop at The Terminal. Strip District Terminal, Strip District. 2-6 p.m. Continues through December 29.
Saturday, December 21
ART
Casey Droege Cultural Productions and WCDC presents Free Photo Portrait Sessions with Majestic Moments and Mo'Ney Thomas Exhibit. Lohr Gallery, Wilkinsburg. 12-3 p.m.
Winter Solstice Make-It-Now. Pittsburgh Glass Center, Bloomfield. 6-9 p.m.
MUSIC
Chatham Baroque’s Winter Wonderland. Calvary Episcopal Church, East Liberty. 10 and 11:15 a.m.
Winter Wonder Ball. Spirit, Lawrenceville. 6-11:30 p.m.
Lights Out Presents - It's a Very Valli Holiday. The Oaks Theater, Oakmont. 7:30-9 p.m.
The Commonheart. Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale. 8 p.m.
Non Denominational Winter Extravaganza. Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale. 8 p.m.
Afro-Caribbean Saturdays. Spirit, Lawrenceville. 10 p.m.
STAGE
The Nutcracker. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 2 and 7 p.m.
Old Fashioned Holiday Singalong Burlesque Show. Kingfly Spirits, Strip District. 9-10:30 p.m.
CRAFT
Voodoo Brewing Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. Voodoo Brewing Company, New Kensington. 6-8 p.m.
PARTY
Festivus Fest. Green Beacon Gallery, Greensburg. 7 p.m.
FILM
Burgh Bus/Lindsay Theater Holiday Tour + Movie Screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The Lindsay Theater, Sewickley. 6:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Sound & Image presents An Evening with Light Cone. Mattress Factory, North Side. 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, December 22
PARTY
Vegan Winter Solstice Party. East End Brewing Company, Larimer. 1-4 p.m.
THEATER
Spotlight: Monthly LGTBQ+ Theatre Jam Session. Benedum Center Seventh Floor Conference Room, Downtown. 7-9 p.m.
