City Cast Pittsburgh
✨ Laser shows, igloo dining + more
December 23, 2024 · — Francesca Dabecco
Good morning! I have a gift for you. 🎁
Hey Pittsburgh is taking a little holiday break over the next two weeks. You’ll get a few emails from us, but you won’t see us every day.
Don’t fret! This week, we’re bringing you a special roundup (usually reserved for City Cast Pittsburgh members) of local events happening across the Burgh. Whether you’re looking for festive celebrations or cozy gatherings, we’ve got you covered.
If you like what you see, you can get our curated list of local events every week when you sign up to be a City Cast Pittsburgh member. It’s just one way we say thank you to those who support our work.
What To Do
Monday, Dec. 23
- 🍿 Holiday Family Movie Marathon | 10:30 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. | Green Tree
- ✍️ Q Writers Roundtable with Write Pittsburgh | 6 p.m. | free | Edgewood
- 🏃 Festivus Run at Mike’s Beer Bar | 6:30 p.m. | free | North Shore
- 🩰 The Nutcracker by Pittsburgh Ballet | 7 p.m. | $28+ | Downtown
- 🕺 Elvis Bingo: Holiday Edition | 7:30 p.m. | $9.43 | Allentown
- 🎄 Home for The Holidays Concert & Food Drive | 8 p.m. | $28+ | North Shore
Tuesday, Dec. 24
- 🌷 Phipps Holiday Magic | 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. | $13.95+ | Squirrel Hill
- 🪐 Holiday Magic Laser Show at Buhl Planetarium | 2 p.m. | $6+ | Chateau
- 🪕 Thunderbird Bluegrass Sessions | 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. | $5 donation | Lawrenceville
Wednesday, Dec. 25
- 🏈 Steelers vs. KC Chiefs Tailgate | 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | $23.18 food only, $65.87 open bar | Chateau
- 🎬 Christmas Movies at Row House Cinema | 12-8 p.m. | $12+ | Lawrenceville
- 🎅 Christmas at Allegheny City Brewing | 5-9 p.m. | free | East Allegheny
Thursday, Dec. 26
- 🎸 Holiday Hangover Concert at Crafthouse Stage Grill | 12 p.m. | free | Whitehall
- 🪐 Buhl Planetarium Laser Shows | 2 & 4 p.m. | $7 | Chateau
- 🩰 The Nutcracker with Pittsburgh Ballet | 2 & 7 p.m. | $28+ | Polish Hill
- 🎺 The Ross Antonich Trio Live! at Kingfly | 7-10 p.m. | $5 | Strip District
Friday, Dec. 27
- 🐧 Winter Camp at the National Aviary | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — through Dec. 30 | $59+ | North Side
- 📽️ Harry Potter Marathon at Two Frays Brewery | all day — through Dec. 29 | free | Garfield
- 🦹 Anime Night: The Rinne Festival at Spirit | 6 p.m. | $18+ | Lawrenceville
- 🎭 Select Start Live at Arcade Comedy Theater | 9 p.m. | $19.88 | Downtown
- 💎 Diamond Life DJ Set at Spirit | 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. | $7 | Lawrenceville
Saturday, Dec. 28
- 🏳️🌈 Dandy Warhol: Andy Warhol’s Queer History | 3 p.m. | free | North Shore
- 🕯️ Kwanzaa at Community Empowerment Organization | 3-9 p.m. | Homewood South
- 🫠 Holiday Hangover Fest at Spirit | 4 -10:30 p.m. | $15+ | Lawrenceville
- 🍺 Beer Release Party at Altered Genius Brewing | 6 p.m. | pay as you go | Ambridge
- 🕎 Gut Yontif: A Patchwork Holiday Experience at Heinz History Center | 7-8 p.m. | $0-5 | Strip District
- 🎸 Mark Buffalo / Dizzier / Beach Boise, ID at Government Center | 8 p.m. | $5 | East Allegheny
- 🎙️ Matt Light’s Ugly Sweater Party | 8 p.m. | $40+ | Homestead
- 🎭 Well Known Strangers at Arcade Comedy Theater | 8 p.m. | $17 | Downtown
- 🪩 The Upstage Lives! at Spirit | 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. | $20+ | Lawrenceville
Sunday, Dec. 29
- 👠 The Glamour Gala with MelissaSade’s Design | 1-7 p.m. | $25+ | Wilkinsburg
- 🧊 Igloo With A Twist at Solera Wine Co. | 4-6 p.m. | $287 for eight people | Lawrenceville
- 💯 Bingo Bango at Spirit | 5-7 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🏒 Penguins vs. NYC Islanders | 5:30 p.m. | $65+ | Crawford Roberts
- 🎙️ Countdown to Motown at City Winery | 7:30 p.m. | $36+ | Strip District
Monday, Dec. 30
- 🎷 Jam Session with Tony Campbell at Con Alma | 6-9 p.m. | $10 | Downtown
- 🎨 Artist Mentorship Series at Atithi Studios | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | free | Sharpsburg
- 💄 Draggin’ in the New Year at City Winery | 7:30 p.m. | $30+ | Strip District
- ✨ Ethereal Music Night at Government Center | 8-11 p.m. | free | East Allegheny
Before you go! This week on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast, we’re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from the year — like the one about the wild case of stolen Jaromir Jagrs bobbleheads. Yinz remember when thousands of these went missing?
🏒 Take a look back at the heist that got the attention of Pittsburgh Penguins fans…and even the FBI!
Merry, happy everything!
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