Kick off the soggy, somber vibes of February with an afternoon or evening of Pittsburgh happenings in rock, drama, comedy, art, or symphonic music. Keep your winter coat at the ready: you’ll enjoy yourself so much, we’re pretty sure you’ll venture out again in search of more.
Dragon Lady
O’Reilly Theater, February 7-25
Gangsters, murder … and music? In this one-woman cabaret, 50 years of memories—the good, the bad, and the ugly––are shared with the protagonist’s granddaughter through the musical beats of a karaoke machine.
William Watt in The Hidden Show
Liberty Magic, February 1-March 3
Expect more than a simple “Is this your card?” during William Watt’s enchanting performance, which draws upon the ambiance of the ’20s speakeasy days for a blend of quirky, suave, elegant magic.
Beauty and The Beast
Benedum Center, February 16-25
True love may be the only way to save the young prince, trapped in the form of a hairy Beast. And the beautiful, book-loving Belle may just be the key. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre brings to life this captivating classic tale with choreography from Lew Christensen and music by P.I. Tchaikovsky.
Presidents’ Day Weekend
Nemacolin, February 16-19
Long weekends are made better at Nemacolin. Whether you want to relax by the pool and pretend it’s summer, or capitalize on winter’s best features by hitting the slopes, your ideal adventure awaits.
Apollo’s Fire: Violin Fantasy
Calvary Episcopal Church, February 18
Presenting a brand new program based on Sonatas on the Mysteries of the Rosary by Heinrich Biber is Grammy Award-winning ensemble, Apollo’s Fire. Prepare for a colorful ensemble of lutes, harp, cello, and lirone, with an R&B twist.
Sound Series: Sunny War
Andy Warhol Museum, February 18
Following the release of Sunny War’s fourth studio album, Anarchist Gospel, a plunky, balanced blend of gospel, blues, folk, and punk, the Nashville-born artist heads to the Andy Warhol Museum as part of their ongoing concert series, Sound Series.
A.S. King
Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, February 22
As the list of banned books continues to grow, A.S. King comments on US censorship in her newest novel, Attack of the Black Rectangles. Called, “A searingly relevant opus to intellectual freedom,” by Kirkus Reviews, King discusses the story as part of Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Words & Pictures programming.
Pittsburgh Chocolate, Wine, and Whiskey Festival
Rivers Casino, February 24
The ultimate indulgence … from unlimited wine pours to all the savory and sweet treats you can eat; we hope any healthy-eating New Year’s Eve resolutions you may have set are over by the time this event rolls around.
The Music of Pink Floyd: A Rock Symphony
Heinz Hall, February 27
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra commemorates Pink Floyd’s greatest musical achievement, the iconic, swirling psychedelic sounds of The Dark Side of the Moon, with an arrangement that features selections from the rock band’s profuse discography, including The Wall, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, and Wish You Were Here, alongside The Dark Side of the Moon.
The Book of Mormon
Benedum Center, February 27-March 3
There are reasons why The Book of Mormon is a nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Among them: the rousing first act finale. See for yourself when the scandalous comedy lands at Pittsburgh’s PNC Broadway.
Story by Jordan Snowden
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