Pittsburgh is heating up the cold of January with a lineup of arts, culture, and entertainment events the week of January 12-18. The stages of the Cultural District, historic Pittsburgh venues, and hands-on workshops, leave your days full of high-energy family fun, world-class musical performances, and opportunities to be creative yourself too. No matter your taste, there’s a unique experience waiting to make your mid-January memorable.
Pittsburgh Events Happening January 12-18
Introduction to Quilt-Making: Half Square Triangles
January 13-March 3 (8 Tuesday Sessions), Contemporary Craft
Begin or deepen your quilt-making journey under the guidance of artist Sarah Silk. You’ll learn to design and create a quilt using the versatile half-square triangle as your foundation, allowing for endless traditional or contemporary patterns. This series covers the full process: designing, cutting, piecing, and finishing with binding and hand-quilting.
Wicked
January 14-February 15, Benedum Center
You’ve seen the movie on the big screen, now experience the story of Wicked live on stage. Get to know the true story of Oz as you follow the unlikely friendship between two sorcery students: the green-skinned Elphaba and the popular Glinda. Their journey, long before Dorothy’s arrival, includes dazzling visuals, gorgeous harmonies, and a heartwarming story of belonging.
Sibelius’ Second
January 16 and 18, Heinz Hall
Mischievous, lyrical, and full of surprises, Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos dazzles with classical elegance and jazz-inspired flair. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra opens with Lotta Wennäkoski’s Flounce, followed by the Jussen Brothers’ performance of the Poulenc Double Piano Concerto. It all leads to the Sibelius’s Second Symphony finale.
Dinosaur World Live
January 17, Byham Theater
Embark on a pre-historic adventure with the Olivier award-winning Dinosaur World Live. This interactive, family-friendly show features remarkably life-like dinosaurs, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Giraffatitan, and more. You can even add on a meet and greet for your kids to get an up-close experience with these marvelous creatures.
Winterfest at The Frick Pittsburgh
January 17-18, The Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh’s annual Winterfest returns for a fifth year with two days of family-friendly festivities designed to beat the post-holiday blues. This celebration offers a mix of indoor and outdoor activities including a Clayton Open House, Hot Wheels Glass Blowing, Art & History Activities, a Hot Chocolate Bar, live musical entertainment, and much more.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo Courtesy of The Frick Pittsburgh
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