‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the city events were stirring and they’re pretty nifty. Can you tell we’re embracing our inner Santa? Join us in the yuletide enjoyment with live concerts, shopping adventures, and much more this next week in Pittsburgh.

Holiday Brass Spectacular
Heinz Hall, December 19
Join The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for this annual, festive holiday tradition full of trumpet, tuba, and other brass features. You’re sure to feel merry and cheerful from traditional Baroque favorites to new arrangements of your most-loved holiday tunes. It’s an event perfect for the whole family.

Christmas Vendor Fair
The Forge Urban Wine Bar, December 20
Get all the last-minute present shopping done thanks to over 15 local vendors. Pick up a handmade knickknack while strolling along to live Christmas music. Food will be available for purchase so come hungry, thirsty, and ready to shop.

Who’s Holiday!
Greer Cabaret Theater, December 20-23
This comedy holiday show inspired by The Grinch is for adults only, so leave the kiddos at home and grab a group of friends. Cindy Lou is grown up now, and she is experiencing all the fun and excitment of adulthood. Especially the drinking.

Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert
PNC Theater, December 21
Sit back and relax to the soothing sounds of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra. For this performance, the musicians refresh your favorite holiday classics, turning the season into a jazzy celebration of wonder, bliss, and merriment.

The Christmas Eve Eve Comedy Show
Arcade Comedy Theater, December 23
Warm up with a big hearty laugh at this holiday comedy show. Local comedians Amanda Averell, Marcus Cox, Don Arner, and host Dave Stewart make sure you go into the busy days ahead with a smile on your face and plenty of cheer in your heart.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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