German Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) November 14-15, Harmony Museum It’s time to kick your gift buying into gear and the Harmony Museum is hosting a German Christmas Market to help you start things off. Take a car ride North of Pittsburgh to wander through unique vendors. Try a taste of homemade pastries, and browse through artisans. Your admission to the market Read more...

Let It Glow Tree Lighting November 15, The Waterfront Town Center One of the first tree lightings of the year is here to get you into the holiday spirit. The Waterfront is lighting up its Town Center Christmas tree. A celebration for all ages while also taking donations for Jeremiah’s Place. Things kick off at 3 p.m. with the arrival Read more...

Cosmic Microwave Background Dates: November 19–20 at 7:30 PM | November 20 at 10:00 AM Location: New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Tickets: General Adult $37 | Student $27 | Artist $27 Purchase: OvationTix Link About the Show: Cosmic Microwave Background by Julia Fraser is a full‑length play that shakes the anxieties of the digital age. Read more...

How Shakespeare Saved My Life Dates: November 11–22, 2026 Location: O’Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Tickets: Start at $30 (all fees included) | $25 Rush Tickets with code HOTTIX (starting 10 AM each performance day) | $20 Student Tickets Pay What You Can Preview: Wednesday, November 11 About the Show: Pittsburgh premiere! Gene Kelly Award Winner Jacob Read more...

Rough Magic: An Improvised Shakespeare…ish Fantasy Dates: Fridays, October 16 – November 20, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Tickets: $15 via [arcadecomedytheater.com](https://arcadecomedytheater.com) or at the box office **BYOB:** Guests 21+ can bring a six‑pack or a bottle of wine, $5 per person corkage About the Show: A troupe of merry vagabonds Read more...

Cosmic Microwave Background Dates: November 19–20 at 7:30 PM | November 20 at 10:00 AM Location: New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Tickets: General Adult $37 | Student $27 | Artist $27 Purchase: OvationTix Link About the Show: Cosmic Microwave Background by Julia Fraser is a full‑length play that shakes the anxieties of the digital age. Read more...

How To Train Your Dragon – Film with Live Orchestra Presented by: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Dates: Friday, November 20 & Sunday, November 22, 2026 Times: Fri 7:00 PM | Sun 2:30 PM Location: Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA Tickets: Subscriptions on sale now | Single tickets available July 2026 About the Concert: The beloved animated film comes to life with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performing John Read more...

Kara Zuzu: No Longer Prey Dates: November 20, 2026 – February 27, 2027 Opening Reception: Friday, November 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Contemporary Craft – David Zeve Gallery for Regional Artists, 5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 About the Exhibition: Imagine standing in a room filled entirely with rabbits—one hundred of them, each staring back at you. The space Read more...

How Shakespeare Saved My Life Dates: November 11–22, 2026 Location: O’Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Tickets: Start at $30 (all fees included) | $25 Rush Tickets with code HOTTIX (starting 10 AM each performance day) | $20 Student Tickets Pay What You Can Preview: Wednesday, November 11 About the Show: Pittsburgh premiere! Gene Kelly Award Winner Jacob Read more...

Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos Presented by: Chamber Music Pittsburgh (in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Music) Date: Monday, November 23, 2026 Time: TBA Location: Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh, PA Tickets: Subscriptions on sale now | Single tickets on sale August 1 About the Performance: After last year’s resounding success, CMP continues its tradition of presenting Bach’s complete Brandenburg Concertos. This one‑night‑only holiday concert features Read more...