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“The Scandinavian Home”: The many pieces in “The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore” are perfectly united in feeling — even though they’re almost completely dissonant in style and media. There are paintings, sculptures, tapestries and furniture in this exhibit; within each of those disciplines there are even more varieties in style. Yet they all sit perfectly together, ineffably capturing something instinctual about the spirit of this part of the world. To use perhaps the only Danish term I know: It’s all very hygge. The exhibit, which is now open and continues through Jan. 11, comes from the private collection of David and Susan Werner, aficionados of Scandinavian art for decades — in fact, they began gathering these works before Nordic art was widely recognized by the art community at large. While many themes, from folkloric figures to quiet home scenes, are represented in “The Scandinavian Home,” the interplay of light and landscape is a frequent subject. And while beautiful, snowy vistas are certainly present, my favorite piece in the exhibition runs counter to that trope: Swedish painter Eugène Jansson’s “Bastugatan in the Evening” gazes from a working-class neighborhood at the sunset over an industrial cityscape. If you didn’t know better, you’d swear you were looking at an image of Pittsburgh. “The Scandinavian Home” is the perfect exhibition for the impending winter months; you’ll have visions of it jump to mind anytime the sunlight cascades over the snow.

Spooky Season at Brownsville Drive-In: For the next five weeks, the inviting Brownsville Drive-In will take on a decidedly spooky atmosphere. The longstanding outdoor cinema in Grindstone, Fayette County, has packed its October schedule with horror double-features; this weekend’s lineup includes “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the classic 1925 version of “The Phantom of the Opera,” plus new frights “The Strangers: Chapter 2” and “The Long Walk” and 30th-anniversary screenings of “Casper.” Later in the month, Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees will take the screen as well — and each Thursday, there’s a (free to attend) lineup of black-and-white favorites, including tonight’s features “White Zombie” and “Night of the Living Dead.” Want to add to the atmosphere? Park the car and rent a fire pit for the evening, letting you toast s’mores in the moonlight — provided you don’t get too scared, of course.

“Queen Bitch: John Cameron Mitchell Sings David Bowie”: Performer, songwriter and director John Cameron Mitchell established a spot in the glam-rock — and musical theater — firmament with “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” his Off-Broadway musical (and later acclaimed indie film) about an underappreciated rock idol. This Friday, he’ll take on the work of one of the only stars more enigmatic than Hedwig: the late David Bowie. In “Queen Bitch,” Mitchell will be joined by cabaret performer Amber Martin to deliver both well-known songs (expect “Ziggy Stardust” and “I’m Afraid of Americans”) and deep cuts. The show takes place Friday night at the Byham Theatre.

Festival of Combustion: We could be wrong, but we’re pretty sure there’s only one annual event centered around pouring molten iron. The Festival of Combustion, presented by Rivers of Steel at the Carrie Blast Furnaces, is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s industrial history and contemporary artists. Throughout Saturday’s, artisans — blacksmiths, welders, metal fabricators and experts in many more disciplines — will use red-hot materials to demonstrate their respective crafts. The event also features music, food trucks, tours of the site and more.

“A Taste of Ireland”: It’s a busy weekend at the Byham. The day after John Cameron Mitchell channels Bowie, a troupe of dancers from the Emerald Isle will storm the stage. “A Taste of Ireland” combines traditional Irish dance styles with modern stagecraft and presentation; the roster includes veterans of the touring shows “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance.” The show, which was an off-Broadway hit, comes to Pittsburgh this Saturday for one night only.

Downtown Oktoberfest: The city’s official Oktoberfest celebration kicks off Thursday afternoon, with a traditional keg-tapping on Fort Duquesne Boulevard. Expect Bavarian attire, German beer, the return of the riverfront Ferris Wheel and more throughout the event, which continues through Oct. 12. Want a very good reason to make tracks for the city (besides the beer)? Dachshund races are scheduled for this weekend and next.

Here Come the Mummies: There are plenty of good funk bands in the world, but only one is made up of “5000-year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind.” That’s the description of Here Come the Mummies, a collective of killer (or dead) musicians who perform in full monster-movie mummy garb. See the group this Saturday night at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille.

Watch Sean Collier discuss this weekend’s events on KDKA’s “Pittsburgh Today Live” here:

Looking for more things to do? Check out our complete list of events in Pittsburgh for today, tomorrow and the weeks ahead.