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Thu., Nov. 14
LIT • OAKLAND
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures presents Lauren Tarshis. 6 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. Registration required. Livestream available. pittsburghlectures.org
GAMES • SOUTH SIDE
Monthly Pinball Tournaments. 7 p.m. Sly Fox Brewing Co. 46 S. Fourth St., South Side. Free. slyfoxbeer.com/pittsburgh-highline
THEATER • TBA
Vigilance Theater Group presents 4.48 Psychosis. 8 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 24. Location revealed to ticket holders upon purchase. $40. vigilancetheater.com/projects
COMEDY • DOWNTOWN
The career of comedic actress Amy Sedaris ranges from pushing the boundaries of bad taste with her role on Strangers with Candy to mocking wifey lifestyle influencers with her tongue-in-cheek takes on party planning and entertaining. See her work at Byham Theater during a live moderated show that promises a generous helping of her “razor-sharp humor and unforgettable charm.” 7:30 p.m. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $45-70, $125 for VIP meet-and-greet. trustarts.org
Fri., Nov. 15
ART • LAWRENCEVILLE
Contemporary Craft 12-hour Weave-a-Thon. Open to the public 12-9 p.m. Contemporary Craft. 5645 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. contemporarycraft.org
HOLIDAY • HIGHLAND PARK
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience. 5:30-10 p.m. Continues through Jan. 12, 2025. Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. One Wild Pl., Highland Park. $21-34, free for kids under 2. pittsburghzoo.org
PARTY • OAKLAND
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ushers in the holiday season with a gala showcasing its many horticultural wonders. An Enchanted Winter’s Eve invites guests to marvel at the amaryllis, orchids, and poinsettias in the latest Phipps Holiday Magic flower show, and see the unveiling of the newly-restored, illuminated glasshouses. Festivities include live music, ice sculpture carving, champagne, and more. 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. One Schenley Park, Oakland. Tickets start at $125. phipps.conservatory.org
MUSIC • UPTOWN
Dave Matthews Band. 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. Tickets start at $47. ppgpaintsarena.com
MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
Calliope House presents Alison Brown. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6:30 p.m. The Original Pittsburgh Winery. 2809 Penn Ave., Strip District. $45. calliopehouse.org
DANCE • LAWRENCEVILLE
Attack Theatre presents Locating Lucidity. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 17. Attack Theatre Studios. 212 45th St., Lawrenceville. $25-65. attacktheatre.com
THEATER • MIDLAND
Oliver! Jr. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Nov. 24. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. One Lincoln Park, Midland. All ages. $18-25. lincolnparkarts.org
MUSIC • SOUTH SIDE
Finom and meg elsier. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Club Cafe. 56-58 South 12th St., South Side. $15. ticketweb.com
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Texture Choreography Project. 8 p.m. Greer Cabaret Theater. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35.50. trustarts.org
Sat., Nov. 16
FAIR • HAZELWOOD
Holiday Family Portrait Fair. 2-4 p.m. Propel School of Hazelwood. 5401 Glenwood Ave., Hazelwood. Free. Registration required. hazelwoodlocal.com
MUSIC • MCKEES ROCKS
Fit for an Autopsy, Bodysnatcher, Distant, and Judiciary. 5:30 p.m. Roxian Theatre. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. Tickets start at $29. roxiantheatre.com/shows
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
PSO Disrupt: Walk on the Wild Side. 6:45 p.m. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $25-50. pittsburghsymphony.org
DANCE • DOWNTOWN
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan presents 13 Tongues. 7:30 p.m. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $20-79. trustarts.org
PARTY • ALLENTOWN
Return to the days of corsages and awkward slow dances when Bottlerocket Social Hall hosts its Homecoming Dance. The event honors school dances past, with five decades of music spun by some of Pittsburgh’s best DJs. The night kicks off with 1960s tunes by MB, followed by Dini Daddy hustling into the 1970s, RodeoStarr handling the 1980s, Rojo rocking the 1990s, and MARZ taking the party into the 21st century. Dress in your best formal wear and enjoy a night of throwback fun. 8 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $10. bottlerocketpgh.com
DANCE/FASHION • POINT BREEZE
Mad Recital and slowdanger present the Mad Recital Spring/Summer 2025 Presentation. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. The Space Upstairs. 214 N. Lexington St., Point Breeze. $5-15. thespaceupstairs.org/special-events
Sun., Nov. 17
LIT • LAWRENCEVILLE
Scribble House Lit Fest. 2-7 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. Free. scribblehousepgh.com/litfest
DRAG • LAWRENCEVILLE
Star Crossed Drag Show with Aja of RuPaul’s Drag Race. 9 p.m. Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $10. belvederesultradive.com
Mon., Nov. 18
CONVENTION • DOWNTOWN
Scenic America Scenic Symposium. 9 a.m. Continue through Wed., Nov. 20. Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh. 745 Grant St., Downtown. $99-229. scenic.org
Tue., Nov. 19
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
MJ The Musical. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., Dec. 1. Benedum Center. Seventh St. nd Penn Ave., Downtown. $49-139. trustarts.org
MUSIC • MUNHALL
Dawes: Oh Brother Tour with Winnetka Bowling League. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 East 10th Ave., Munhall. $39.75-69.75. librarymusichall.com
Wed., Nov. 20
MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
Chris Knight with Mic Harrison. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $25-40. citywinery.com
This article appears in Nov 13-19, 2024.
