PITTSBURGH BEERFEST
Pittsburgh’s largest craft beer celebration is back! Pittsburgh Beerfest is happening January 26th and 27th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Sample more than 150 local and craft brews, as well as new craft wineries and distilleries. Tickets start at $45.
LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES! WITH THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Experience the magic of the wizarding world live in concert! On January 20th and 21st at Heinz Hall audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, while a live symphony orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score from the movie.
PRIME STAGE THEATRE’S 4TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA AWARDS
Prime Stage Theatre’s 4th Annual High School Drama Awards will be held Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 at the New Hazlett Theater to honor excellence by student actors performing in non-musical plays. “What makes these awards unique,” said Drama Awards Coordinator John Dolphin, “is that to be eligible, the students must be in a backstage leadership role or an onstage performance role. We encourage adult mentorship and assistance, but in the end, these productions are student-run.” During the evening, schools have the option to present a short scene from their nominated production. The event annually draws around 400 students, teachers and families. “The High School Drama Awards is our way of looking to the future,” said Dr. Wayne Brinda, Prime Stage Theatre producing artistic director. “By encouraging these young actors and tech crew in their early efforts, we’re building a strong foundation for Pittsburgh theatre in years to come.”
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY AT THE BENEDUM CENTER JANUARY 9TH-14TH
Girl From the North Country is the Tony Award-winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!” Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From the North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before. It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this ‘profoundly beautiful’ production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
DEREK HUGHES IN BAG OF TRICKS AT LIBERTY MAGIC JANUARY 17TH-FEBRUARY 4TH
Quintessential funny man Derek Hughes has been lauded by audiences and critics alike, with The New York Times calling him “thoroughly entertaining.” In his newest show, BAG OF TRICKS, Derek has built on his astonishing reputation and devotion to the prestidigitation craft, bringing comedy and gravitas to each and every magical effect he performs. Rarely known to speak in public, Teller (of Penn & Teller) has remarkably broken his silence to compliment Hughes, calling him ”Engaging, artful and smart.” BAG OF TRICKS combines Derek’s witty sense of humor with his unique take on the art of conjuring.