What's New This Year for Pittsburgh First Night
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust promises fireworks, fortune tellers and a grand finale on the first night of 2020.
The 400-Word Review: Marriage Story
Noah Baumbach's heartbreaking tale of love and divorce may be 2019's best film.
Things To Do This Weekend in Pittsburgh
See holiday favorites on a gargantuan screen, revisit the Sugar Plum Fairy and get your shopping done early this weekend.
What We're Reading in December
Reviews of a graphic memoir by local cartoonist Frank Santoro and “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers.”
Best of Culture This Month in Pittsburgh
Check out some of the finest plays, dance performances and exhibits taking place this month in Pittsburgh.
Dreaming of a Yinzer Yuletide
Pittsburgh Public Theater will host its first Yinzer Yuletide, which will include a “Pittsburgh Lights and Legends” variety show and other festivities throughout the month.
Pittsburgh's Can't Miss Concerts in December
This month's lineup includes The Klezmatics, The Affordable Floors and a curated list of some of the most worthwhile holiday musical outings.
The 400-Word Review: The Report
Amazon's political thriller is strong, but might have trouble finding an audience.
Top 10 Things to Do in December in Pittsburgh
Your 10 best bets for this month include Monday Night Dodgeball, 12 Bars of Charity and Yoga + Cocktails.
Regent Square and Harris Theaters Suddenly Close, Staff Fired
The historic theaters are shuttered effective immediately amid organizational changes at Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media.
Critics and Audiences Love Mister Rogers, Despite Middling Box-Office Returns
The domestic take for "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" came in at the low end of industry expectations, but audiences loved the film.
“Neighborhood” Director Marielle Heller Brings Mister Rogers, the Human, to the Screen
The award-winning director discussed Fred and her film with Pittsburgh Magazine.
All Aboard the Real Life Polar Express
On the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, train travel is its own leisure activity.
The 400-Word Review: Frozen 2
It's an inevitable step back from the original, but the sequel to the Disney megahit is still impressive.
The 400-Word Review: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Marielle Heller's film about a jaded journalist is a wonderful trip to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
The 400-Word Review: The Irishman
Martin Scorsese's engaging mafia epic may well close the book on the cinema's obsession with mob movies.
A Grand New Addition to Pittsburgh Miniature Railroad Display
An iconic Downtown department store is now part of the train display at the Carnegie Science Center.
Explore the Pittsburgh of Christmas Past at the History Center
The "Very Merry Pittsburgh" explores regional holiday traditions, from Santa to hunting season.
The 400-Word Review: Charlie's Angels
The series revives with a refreshing focus on light, fun action.
The 400-Word Review: Ford v Ferrari
This ambitious and technically impressive drama is badly tainted by a bloated runtime.
How to Plan Your Light Up Night Like a Pro
We've got a few tried and tested ways to enjoy the start of the holiday season without giving yourself a stress headache.
I Made It! Market offers hidden gems for the holidays
The event will feature nearly 100 local artists for a day of shopping in advance of the upcoming holiday season.
The 400-Word Review: Doctor Sleep
The latest Stephen King adaptation serves as a belated sequel to "The Shining."
The 400-Word Review: Playing With Fire
This family comedy will probably only keep your family's youngest members amused.
The 400-Word Review: Last Christmas
A merry sleigh ride careens off a cliff in the last moments of this holiday romance.
Popular Handmade Arcade Returns for 15th Year
Pittsburgh’s widely attended craft fair is back, with a special focus on the next generation of artists, craft makers and designers.
Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 7-10, 2019
See a mythologically resonant rock concert, sip wine in the garden and watch independent films this weekend.
Light Up Night Events in Pittsburgh
Expect lights, fireworks, a new home for the gingerbread houses and Adam Lambert at Pittsburgh's annual Light Up Night.
Are you a volunteer? Do you know someone who makes our community a better place through volunteerism? Nominate them for Pittsburgh Magazine’s Three Rivers Champions recognition program, where we tell the stories of local individuals whose charitable deeds are worth celebrating.
Meet our champions here.
Events in Pittsburgh
Nov
22
Fri
Nov 22 – Dec 14 all-day
Exhibition features individual and collaborative works by first and second year students in the Department of Art’s MFA Interdisciplinary Visual Arts program.
Nov
23
Sat
Under the spectacle of half a million Christmas lights, I Made It! Market at Lumaze is a one stop shop for one-of-a-kind finds. From November 23rd to January 4th more than 40 artisans and boutiques will sell items ranging from art, home goods, decor, and apparel at the Strip District’s 31st Street Studios. Tasty baked goods and yummy craft spirits will also be available for gift-giving needs. Live music and delectable food trucks accompany the festive experience for a real-life winter wonderland. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit imadeitmarket.com.
Nov
26
Tue
The Sewickley Library display cases will present Hortus Hibernus, a group show centered on botanical themes, on November 26, the show will run through January 4th. Like a conservatory, the artwork will provide a winter garden through artist’s interpretations of the natural world in the form of paintings, prints and ceramics. Artists featured: Vanessa Adams, Ali Karsh, Vanessa Kettering, Soren Lundi, Cicely Murray, Joseph Noderer, Jack Taylor,Mark Vander Heide.
Dec
2
Mon
Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm
Join the National Institute for Newman Studies on Monday evenings in December for a series of reflections on John Henry Newman’s advent sermons, led by Dr. Bud Marr and Dr. Elizabeth Huddleston.
Event Dates:
December 2 | 7:00-8:00 p.m.
December 9 | 7:00-8:00 p.m.
December 16 | 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Dec 2 2019 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 12 2020 @ 11:00 pm
Make plans to experience one of the best holiday attractions and treasured family traditions in Pittsburgh at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden's Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden. There’s more to explore at Phipps, with both indoor and outdoor holiday displays encompassing 15 acres. New holiday displays are filled with festive trees, capturing the magic, beauty and splendor of the holidays. Indoors, you'll explore the colorful Forest of Trees, captivating carousel, delightful topiary animals and a visit to the North Pole amidst classic poinsettias and festive flora. Stroll outside to be surrounded by millions of captivating holiday lights! Walk through the mesmerizing Tunnel of Lights, explore all of the incredible holiday tree displays and see the spectacular new Rainbow Glow Tree, exclusively at Phipps. Additional family-friendly activities include new Garden Railroad display, Santa Visits, interactive Find the Snowflakes treasure hunt, kids Discovery activities, crafts and games, Holiday Music Nights and more! Plus, there are picture-perfect #selfie photo opportunities throughout the conservatory, providing the perfect photo backdrop at one of the most Instagrammable places in Pittsburgh. Holiday Huts are open to enjoy hot cocoa, wine and spirits plus enjoy delicious treats, in addition to award-winning Café Phipps for lunch or dinner. Phipps is open til 11pm nightly during the holiday season – visit phipps.conservatory.org for operating hours and event updates. All proceeds support Phipps' programs and activities, a 126-year-old non-profit organization, to benefit the community.
Dec
5
Thu
Dec 5 2019 – Jan 1 2020 all-day
Pandora, the largest music streaming provider in the U.S., has partnered with local Pittsburgh street artist Brian Holderman and Pittsburgh Improv to unveil an interactive, large-scale mural at The IMPROV located at 166 East Bridge St.
The mural celebrates living life at full volume, and has a QR code that leads to a customized playlist by artist Brian Holderman. Channeling the vibrancy and creativity of Pittsburgh, Brian has curated a playlist of tracks that inspired the art featured on the Pittsburgh Improv Comedy Club. The playlist highlights songs from artists such as MF Doom and Joan Jett, as well as comedy tracks from comedian Doug Stanhope.
Take a picture in front of the mural and post it on Instagram and receive a free pass for
2 to a future show!
The world-famous IMPROV has been the cornerstone of comedy on the Waterfront in Homestead since opening in 2002 and is excited to partner with Pandora and artist Brian Holderman to bring this innovative art project to the community. The IMPROV is dedicated to bringing Pittsburgh the biggest and brightest stars in comedy, delivering exceptional service and a quality, laugh-out-loud entertainment experience
Dec 5 @ 8:00 pm – Dec 21 @ 8:00 pm
Set in present-day Pittsburgh, this comedy is an uproarious parody of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story, A Christmas Carol. In this radio-style rendition, classic characters like the notorious curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the mischievous Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future are not so subtly re-imagined as local Pittsburgh legends and celebrities! Whether you’re a Pittsburgh native or new to the area, you’ll feel right at home.
A longtime fan favorite, our Midnight Radio series takes the form of a classic 1940s radio broadcast. In this show YOU are cast as the live studio audience, so play your part and don’t miss your cue when the applause sign flashes! Always memorable and never at midnight or on the radio, this series brings you back to a simpler time. Plus! Don’t miss our free Happy Half-hour 30 minutes before every show with free drinks and interactive holiday-themed activities! Enjoy a fun night out in our cozy downtown Pittsburgh theater.
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