Events This Week in Pittsburgh

What's happening in Pittsburgh this week, you ask?

For things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend and upcoming events that will pique your interests, fire up your taste buds and inspire new adventures, look no further. Check back each week for an up-to-date list of what to do in the 'Burgh.

Three Rivers Film Festival 🎞️✨🍿🎉

Nov 13-20 | Various Theaters
Get ready for the ultimate film experience at the Three Rivers Film Festival (3RFF)—Pittsburgh’s oldest and largest annual film fest, celebrating its rich history since 1982! Dive into a world of exceptional independent films from around the globe, including captivating dramas, hilarious comedies, and thought-provoking documentaries.

The Case of the Carbolic Smoke Ball 💣

Nov 15 & 16 | Carnegie Stage
It's The Case of the Carbolic Smoke Ball, a comedy-murder-mystery. The president has been blackmailed- the only person who can save him is egomaniacal attorney Rufus Peckham- brilliant in the courtroom- but impossible to be around anywhere else. When Peckham arrives at the Oval Office, mayhem and murder ensue. A hilarious world premiere event.

Phipps Holiday Magic ❄️🪄🎀

Nov 16-Jan 5 | Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
he holiday season isn't complete without a visit to Phipps Holiday Magic for festive displays and glowing gardens! With a whimsical theme of “Enchantment”, guests are sure to be captivated by a forest of fantasy. Phipps has pulled out all the stops for this year's Winter Flower Show with magnificent new displays featuring mystical creatures, gorgeous holiday trees and our signature floral delights, including amaryllis, orchids and 21 varieties of poinsettias. Plus, the beauty isn't just indoors: our celebrated Winter Light Garden fills our outdoor spaces with spectacular lights in vivid shades that will awe guests of all ages.

Locating Lucidity 💃🎶

Nov 15 | Attack Theatre Studio
This evening of dance in three parts offers new works and a reimagined piece from Attack Theatre’s repertory - all through the creative approach of Locating Lucidity. Experience this collaborative event that investigates the power of neuroplasticity and one’s body to rewrite the trajectory of personal narratives, featuring choreographer and performer, Christian Warner with Andrew Bocher (composer), Elinor Kleber-Diggs (movement collaborator), and Attack Theatre.

Ongoing…

The Science Behind Pixar 🏎️🤠🦸🤖

Through Jan. 5, 2025 | Carnegie Science Center
Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! Flex your STEM muscles by taking on fun challenges throughout the two-story, 12,000-square-foot playground!

芸[Gei]: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal 🥀🎴

Through Jan 18, 2025 | Contemporary Craft
Contemporary Craft invites viewers to explore the captivating duality between the beauty of Ikebana – traditional Japanese flower arrangement – and the eternal nature of well-crafted objects. Four artists engage with members of Sogetsu Ikebana Pittsburgh, sparking contemplation of time, materiality, and heritage.

KAWS + Warhol 🥫 💀

Through Jan. 20, 2025 | The Andy Warhol Museum
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. From skulls to car crashes, both artists deploy their signature bright colors and pop culture references while also presenting the lurid spectacle of death. The dark undercurrents in the work of KAWS and Warhol are magnified and brought into plain sight by presenting the two artists together for the first time.

The Stories We Keep: Conserving Objects from Ancient Egypt ⚱️🛕 📜

Through March 9, 2025 | Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The Stories We Keep features more than 80 ancient items—including the 4,000-year-old Dahshur boat, one of only four in the world. Engage with these objects like never before, have conversations with museum conservators, observe the care and restoration of objects in real time, and attempt the work yourself by reassembling replicas of ancient artifacts.

Coming Soon...

Phipps Holiday Magic 🌟✨❄️

Nov 16-Jan 5, 2025 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden
The holiday season isn't complete without a visit to Phipps Holiday Magic for festive displays and glowing gardens! With a whimsical theme of “Enchantment”, guests are sure to be captivated by a forest of fantasy. Phipps has pulled out all the stops for this year's Winter Flower Show with magnificent new displays featuring mystical creatures, gorgeous holiday trees and our signature floral delights, including amaryllis, orchids and 21 varieties of poinsettias.

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