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Home for the Holidays at ClaytonNovember 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026The Frick Pittsburgh, Point Breeze Step into the festive charm of the Gilded Age at Home for the Holidays at Clayton. The Frick’s historic mansion is beautifully adorned for the season, offering guided tours that capture the warmth and elegance of a Victorian Christmas. Visitors can also enjoy themed Read more...
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Dazzling Nights Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Friday, November 28 – Christmas Experience the whimsy and joy of winter holidays at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Dazzling Nights is a yearly event, and each year the artists behind it add special touches to it. It’s a perfect date night, with a walk through a tunnel of “beautiful illuminated stars” and immersive lighting displays Read more...
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Yippee Ki Yay (The Parody Celebration of Die Hard)December 2–21, 2025Greer Cabaret Theater, Pittsburgh Fringe First-winner Richard Marsh brings his acclaimed retelling of the action classic Die Hard to the Pittsburgh stage. This unauthorized parody blends fast-paced comedy, heartfelt storytelling, and a lifelong fan’s passion for the iconic holiday film. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and an inventive spin on John McClane’s Read more...
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The Nutcracker Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, December 5-28 The holiday classic is back from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s talented company of artists. This year’s iteration of The Nutcracker is set in the glitz and glamor of turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh. The Tchaikovsky score will be as iconic as always, and you will leave humming at least one of its memorable melodies. Find more Read more...
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Holiday Cocktail Classes December 3, 8, 10, and 16 | 6–8 PM | $70 Per PersonLearn the art of mixology from Fairmont’s expert bartenders. Each class spotlights a different spirit and cocktail technique — perfect for a spirited night out or a gift experience. Find more information here! Find more events going on in Pittsburgh here! Read more...
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Dates: September 16 – December 17, 2025 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (closed Oct. 17 and Nov. 27–28) Location: Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, 5th Floor, Hunt Library, Carnegie Mellon University, 4909 Frew Street, Pittsburgh, PA Details: This fall, the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation presents a retrospective celebrating the Art and Science of Rafael Lucas Rodríguez Caballero, Read more...
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Jane Austen Society of North America Carnegie Library, December 9 If you love Jane Austen, nerd out with other superfans at the Carnegie Library. It’s a great place to get some of your questions about the Regency era answered. Even if late 18th- and early 19th-century norms of nobility and marriage might be hard to understand, the themes of Austen’s Read more...
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December Craft Night – Holiday Wreath Magnets Host: 2518 Carson Events Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Doors Open: 5:30 PM Location: Over The Bar Bicycle Cafe, 2518 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Admission: Ticketed (All Ages) Good to Know: This is a 3-hour, in-person workshop with free parking. Refunds are available up to 3 days before the Read more...
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Messiah Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, December 9 Another mainstay of Pittsburgh’s holiday season returns for winter 2025. Handel’s Messiah, which culminates in the renowned “Hallelujah chorus,” has been performed for many decades and always brings the holiday spirit resonantly to life. Find more information here! Find more events going on in Pittsburgh here! Read more...
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Straight No Chaser Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM Venue: Benedum Center Presented by: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Genre: Concert / A Cappella Forget every stereotype about male a cappella. Straight No Chaser has redefined the genre, evolving from a viral sensation into a global touring phenomenon. This nine-voice powerhouse delivers extraordinary music with a signature sense of humor, captivating audiences with pure Read more...