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Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: January 19-25
❄️ Winter weather note: With a possible winter storm on the way, we recommend checking each event’s link or social channels for updates before heading out.
Monday, January 19
FEST
The Beloved Community: East Liberty’s Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kelly Strayhorn Theater, East Liberty
LIT
Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County 2025–2026 Commencement Reading. City of Asylum, North Side
MUSIC
Let Freedom Sing. Kelly Strayhorn Theater, East Liberty
WORKSHOP
Day Off at the Museum. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland
Tuesday, January 20
ART
Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with Love. Phipps Conservatory, Oakland. Continues through March 15
The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka presents Reverence: Gift to America 2.0. Frick Environmental Center, Squirrel Hill. Continues through March 19
FILM
Celebrating David Lynch: The Straight Story. Harris Theater, Downtown
Funhouse Film Club: Derek January Month. The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, Millvale
MUSIC
Secret Planet Presents: FRÄNDER. Club Cafe, South Side
TALK
Science, Chilled and Distilled. Trace Brewing, Bloomfield
Wednesday, January 21
MUSIC
Opus One presents Lettuce Cook World Tour. Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale
STAGE
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem. City Theatre, South Side. Continues through February 8
TALK
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh in partnership with Carnegie Museums presents Museums, Libraries, & Racial Justice. Virtual, Zoom
Creative Conversations — Wicked. Trust Arts Education Center, Downtown
International Sculpture Center presents Virtual Panel: Discussions on Immigration with Tim Gonchoroff and Karla Gabriela de la Fuente. Virtual, Zoom
Thursday, January 22
ART
I Will Belong To Only Me. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. Continues through January 31
Francis Gigantic Art Party. Allegheny City Brewing, North Side
In Full Bloom, an exhibition of African American quilts, Closing Reception. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Rennerdale
FILM
Emerging Filmmakers Showcase: ‘I: Scream—A Minty Musical’. The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center, Sewickley
LIT
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures presents Poets Aloud with Jim Daniels. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, Oakland
STAGE
Rachel Ann Bovier. Club Cafe, South Side
Friday, January 23
ART
6x6 Maker Night. Assemble, Bloomfield
COMEDY
Handsome Man Comedy presents The Alien Everywhere Tour - An evening of standup with TJ. Millvale Food + Energy Hub, Millvale
FILM
Magic Mike XXL with Dancers. Row House Hollywood, Dormont
MUSIC
Donora ‘Out Here Bleeding Again’ Album Release. The Original Pittsburgh Winery, Strip District
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Špaček Plays Dvořák. Heinz Hall, Downtown. Continues through January 25
Tribute to Grover Washington with Tony Campbell. Con Alma, Downtown
STAGE
Prime Stage Theatre presents Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance. New Hazlett Theater, North Side. Continues through February 1
Alex Tatarsky: Sad Boys in Harpy Land. The Glitterbox Theater, Homestead
Theatre Sans Serif presents PittStop. Back Alley Brewing Company, Dormont
Saturday, January 24
ART
Dyke Music & Art Show. The Mr. Roboto Project, Bloomfield
COMEDY
Eddie Griffin. Byham Theater, Downtown
Unique: An Improv Show About Disabilities and Mental Health. Arcade Comedy Theater, Downtown
Handsome Man Comedy Presents: Adam Gilbert. Millvale Food + Energy Hub, Millvale
FILM
Romy & Michele Craft Night. Kamin Science Center, North Side
LIT
QBurgh presents LYDIA LYDIA LYDIA: A Conversation with the Authors. Kelly Strayhorn Theater, East Liberty
Reading & Conversation: Jason B. Crawford and Abi Pollokoff. White Whale Bookstore, Bloomfield
MARKET
Winter Garage Sale. Workshop PGH, Wilkinsburg. Continues through January 25
MUSIC
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Saturday Sessions: Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra. Heinz Hall, Downtown
STAGE
Pittsburgh Opera presents Curlew River. Calvary Episcopal Church, Shadyside. Continues through February 1
WORKSHOP
Weekend Workshop: Duct Tape Wallets. Children's Museum Pittsburgh, North Side
Writing Gratitude Into Being. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Oakdale
Sunday, January 25
WORKSHOP
Sappho's Pen. Trace Brewing, Bloomfield
Alex Tatarsky - WORKSHOP: Clown Rot. The Glitterbox Theater, Homestead
LIT
Sunday Morning Salon Book Club, January Pick "Everything is Tuberculosis" by John Green. Stay Gold Books, Regent Square
On Topic: Free Expression with Jacob Mchangama, Jeffrey Rosen & Nadine Strossen. City of Asylum, North Side
Green Burial presents Writing from Juliana Briggs, Adrian Green, Noelle Mateer, and Lloyd Wallace. Bantha Tea Bar, Bloomfield
FILM
Chloe Paris of Joy is Revolution presents Take Up Space Documentary Premiere. Haven, Oakland
MUSIC
February. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown
Sunburst School of Music Band Program Showcase. The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, Millvale
Pretty Good Harmonies (PGH) Group Sing. Eleventh Hour Brewing, Lawrenceville
NETWORKING
Spotlight presents January LGTBQ+ Theatre Jam Session. Benedum Center Conference Room, Downtown
