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Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 9-15
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 9
ART
Senior Social: Pop Generation. The Andy Warhol Museum, North Side. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10
MUSIC
Elvis Christmas Show. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 7:30 p.m.
LITERATURE
Christopher Rivas Talks Being Brown & Making it in America with Betty Cruz. Alphabet City, North Side. 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 11
STAGE
A Musical Christmas Carol. Byham Theater, Downtown. 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. Continues through December 22.
Premieres 48! Genesius Theatre, Duquesne University, Uptown. 8 p.m. Continues through December 14.
DANCE
Contemporary Choreographers. George Rowland White Performance Studio, Downtown. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Continues through December 15.
LITERARY
Voices of History: Pittsburgh Screening. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 6-8:30 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Branding for Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs. Pittsburgh Cultural Treasures Initiative virtual workshop on Zoom. 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 12
STAGE
Backstage/Onstage December 2024. PNC Theatre, Downtown. 5 p.m.
LITERARY
Nearing Each Other Readings: December. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 5:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Vibrant Holiday. Heinz History Center, Strip District. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday Night Jazz: Off Minor & Emmett Goods Honor J.C. Moses. Alphabet City, North Side. 7-8:30 p.m.
NETWORKING
The Creative Hive. TLC Libations at Oasis Taproom, Homewood. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 13
ART
Artists Image Resource's 2024 Annual Exhibition. Artists Image Resource, North Side. 5-7 p.m.
More Cow Tales. Ketchup City Creative, Sharpsburg. 5-8 p.m. Continues through December 15.
Queens and Kings: A Tale of Two Cities. 38A, East Liberty. 6-9 p.m. Continues through December 30.
MUSIC
Highmark Holiday Pops. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Continues through December 22.
Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert. PNC Theatre, Downtown. 7 p.m.
Holiday Rhythms: A Latin Jazz Christmas. Atithi Studios, Sharpsburg. 7 p.m.
Calliope presents Susan Werner. The Original Pittsburgh Winery, Strip District. 7:30 p.m.
STAGE
A Sherlock Carol. Henry Heymann Theatre, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. 1, 5:30, and 7:30 p.m. Continues through December 22.
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some). Grand Theatre, Elizabeth. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Continues through December 15.
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol. Little Lake Theatre, Canonsburg. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Continues through December 21.
Nutcracker. La Roche University Square, McCandless. 7 p.m.
A Tiny Xmas Carol. Glitterbox Theater, Homestead. 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Pieces of Me. Carnegie Stage, Carnegie. 8-9:30 p.m. Continues through December 14.
LITERARY
International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson. Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. 8-9 p.m.
FASHION
Winter Teen Night & Fashion Show. The Andy Warhol Museum, North Side. 5-8:30 p.m.
FILM
Holiday Classics at The Lindsay. The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center, Sewickley. Various times. Continues through December 26.
Saturday, December 14
ART
Edward S. Eberle Annual Open Studio & Holiday Sale. Eberle Studios, Homestead. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
CDCP and WCDC Present: A Fine Art Portrait Session with Majestic Moments. Lohr Gallery, Downtown. 12-3 p.m. Continues through December 21.
Pittsburgh Winter in the Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 3-5 p.m.
Beautifully Lit - A Self-Guided Tour featuring AURORA in Mellon Square. Multiple locations, Downtown. 5-8:30 p.m.
"Beyond the Body" Showcase. Redfishbowl, Lawrenceville. 6-10 p.m.
BOOM Concepts Presents: Collective Legacy II. Frick Environmental Center, Squirrell Hill. 6-9 p.m.
MUSIC
All Choir Holiday Concert: Voices of Light. Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Shadyside. 2-3:30 p.m.
Vocal Confluence Presents: A VC Holiday. First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood, Edgewood. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Continues through December 15.
Christmas Live with Joe Serafini. PNC Theatre, Downtown. 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh Plays the Cure. Roxian Theatre, McKees Rocks. 8 p.m.
Second Saturdays. The Space Upstairs, Point Breeze. 8-11 p.m.
Bastard Bearded Irishmen. Thunderbird Music Hall, Lawrecenveille. 8 p.m.
SHOPPING
Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media's Winter Artists' Market. Pittsburgh Center For Arts & Media, Shadyside. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wilkinsburg Holiday Handmade Crawl. Wilkinsburg Train Station and Workshop Studios, Wilkinsburg. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Studio Winter Solstice. 7800 Susquehanna St., Homewood. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
FESTIVAL
Holiday Community Day. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 12-4 p.m.
FILM
Gerard Malanga: Secret Cinema. Harris Theater, Downtown. 7 p.m.
STAGE
Texture Contemporary Ballet presents the Nutcracker. The Palace Theatre, Greenburg. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The Jazz Nutcracker. Kelly Strayhorn Theater, East Liberty. 2 and 7 p.m. Continues through December 15.
Dance For Cure 2024. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, Carnegie. 4-7 p.m.
Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents The Nutcracker. Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, North Hills. 5 and 7 p.m. Continues through December 15.
Queen Beez Cabaret. Los Sabrosos Dance Co., Bloomfield. 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
LITERATURE
Prepare for Takeoff: Bettis Airport Book Launch. Heinz History Center, Strip District. 1-3 p.m.
Exploding Kittens Book Launch. Mystery Lovers Bookshop, Oakmont. 6 p.m.
NETWORKING
Steep with Strangers. The Brew House, Hazelwood. 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, December 15
MUSIC
PYPO Winter Concert. Bethel Park High School, Bethel Park. 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Mozart, Mascagni, Martinis & More Merriment. Bitz Opera Factory, Strip District. 5:30 p.m.
LITERATURE
World Literature: Joseph O’Neill Shares Godwin. Alphabet City, North Side. 3-4 p.m.
FILM
Made with Little Sleep: A 48 Hour Film Project Special Screening. The Lindsay Theater, Sewickley. 8-10 p.m.
SHOPPING
Pittsburgh Record Fest. Spirit, Lawrenceville. 12-8 p.m.
HOLIDAZZLE. Naša Vec, Greenfield. 4-7 p.m. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through December 21.
