6 Ways to Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday in Pittsburgh

The PA-born pop star turns 35 on Dec. 13.
Theseamlesstransitionsoption1

PHOTO BY EMMA MALINAK

Pennsylvania-native Taylor Swift turns 35 on Dec. 13, less than a week after The Eras Tour ends its epic, 149-show run. Birthday bashes will take place throughout Pittsburgh, so assemble your fellow Swifties (and some friendship bracelets) and party like it’s 1989!

Stinky’s Bar & Grill

Lawrenceville, 4901 Hatfield St.

Think you’ve got the chops to sing pop? Stinky’s is hosting a karaoke party where you can belt out Taylor tunes and sip Swiftcentric beverages from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. If the crowd thinks your performance stinks, just shake it off.

 

The Government Center

North Side, 715 East St.

Head to The Government Center record store for an all-ages Taylor Fest starting at 8 p.m. The Screeching Tires of Love, The Swifties, Fantome Trois, Dan Sty, Swiftie Guy will perform cover songs in honor of Tay Tay’s big day. The show is free, but donations are being accepted for Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania.

 

Carnegie Science Center

North Shore, 1 Allegheny Ave.

Love science and Taylor Swift? Your wildest dreams are about to come true!

Fans 21 and over can dance, sing, sip themed cocktails, watch dazzling demos and get full access to the exhibits from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets to the event are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

 

SouthSide Works

South Side, 517 S. 27th St.

Desperate to find the perfect gift for the Swift-lover in your life? You need to calm down and buy tickets to the Women Who Rock Pop-Up Shop.

From 6 to 9 p.m., guests can browse exclusive apparel, holiday items and accessories and make a friendship bracelet, enjoy themed desserts and mocktails, participate in a dance party and get a temporary Taylor tat, n’at.

 

Black Dog Wine Company

Oakdale, 7425 Steubenville Pike

On Saturday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 10 p.m., the Oakdale wine-maker is throwing an all-ages Swiftie celebration featuring friendship bracelet making, cookie decorating, trivia, karaoke, a costume contest and local vendors selling T-Swizzle goods. Ticket holders can also add some tinsel to your hair and, for an additional fee, fill in that blank space on their tattoo sleeve with some Taylor-inspired ink.

 

Green Beacon Gallery

Greensburg, 235 W. Pittsburgh St.

Make friendship bracelets and memories at the volunteer-run venue on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. Folks of all ages are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite era for a chance to win a basket bursting with Swiftie surprises. Admission is $5 at the door. The first 35 people who pre-register online will have a custom friendship bracelet waiting for them inside the Karma door.

Categories: Things To Do