City Paper: Pittsburgh’s top events: Jan. 30-Feb. 5
I Am Wild: A Charley Harper Exhibit at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Credit: Photo: Courtesy of Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s top events: Jan. 30-Feb. 5
CP Staff
Jan 29,2025
Thu., Jan. 30
MUSIC/LIT • NORTH SIDE
Thursday Night Jazz: Aaron J. Johnson’s Jazz Radio America. 7-8:30 p.m. Alphabet City at City of Asylum. 40 W. North Ave., North Side. Free. Registration required. Livestream available. cityofasylum.org
THEATER • NORTH SIDE
New Hazlett Theater presents an original play from its CSA Performance Series. My Sister’s Lipstick explores themes of identity and mental health through the story of a recluse rejoining the outside world with the help of a family member. Playwright Anna King Skeels calls the new work “a lion-hearted queer/trans-centric play diving headfirst into siblinghood, nostalgia for a life you haven’t lived, and a desperate need for togetherness.” 8 p.m. Continues through Fri., Jan. 31. Six Allegheny Square East, North Side. $20-34. newhazletttheater.org
Fri., Jan. 31
MUSIC • SOUTH SIDE
Certainly So with Brie Stoner. 6:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Smiling Moose. 1306 E. Carson St., South Side. $15. druskyentertainment.com
LIT • BLOOMFIELD
Pittsburgh Book Launch: There is a Deep Brooding in Arkansas by Scott W. Stern with Deborah Brake. 7-8 p.m. White Whale Bookstore. 4754 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. RSVP required. Livestream available. whitewhalebookstore.com/events
MUSIC • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Shostakovich’s Final Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Continues on Sun., Feb. 2. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $25-104. pittsburghsymphony.org
PARTY • ALLENTOWN
Lizzie McGuire Party with DJ Paula Jean, Lemonline, and Ms.Tiza. 10 p.m. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $10. bottlerocketpgh.com
Sat., Feb. 1
SPORTS/KIDS • STRIP DISTRICT
The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum invites kids, families, and caretakers in from the cold for a day of play. The NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp allows young athletes to live out their football fantasies with hands-on activities presented in partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Children and teens can train like the pros with drills, a touchdown contest, and other physical challenges, learn about sports history, or compete for prizes and giveaways. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. Included with regular admission. Free for guests 17 and under. Registration required. heinzhistorycenter.org
CONVENTION • OAKLAND
Native Plant and Sustainability Conference. 9 a.m. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One Schenley Dr., Oakland. $95-120. Registration required. phipps.conservatory.org
LIT • OAKLAND
Lefty Blondie Press presents Ghost Friends–In Praise of Jean Valentine by Gail Langstroth. 2 p.m. Carlow University-Gailliot Center. 3333 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Free. instagram.com/leftyblondiepress
ART • POINT BREEZE
Opening Reception: Environmental by Brent Pheto. 6-8 p.m. Continues through Wed., Feb. 22. Bottom Feeder Books. 415 Gettysburg St., Point Breeze. bottomfeederbooks.com
ART/MARKET • ALLENTOWN
Most Wanted Car Club Artist Market and Art Opening. 7-10 p.m. Harris Event Group. 401 E. Warrington Ave., Allentown. Free. instagram.com/mostwantedfineart
MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
Stephen Kellogg with Will Varley. 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. City Winery. 1627 Smallman St., Strip District. $35-45. citywinery.com/pittsburgh
Sun., Feb. 2
ART • WILKINSBURG
John Tronsor: Photographs and Works. 12-2 p.m. Continues through March. WorkshopPGH. 700 S. Trenton Ave., Wilkinsburg. Free. instagram.com/workshoppgh
BOWLING • SOUTH HILLS
Alley Up for Animal Friends. 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Legacy Lanes. 5024 Curry Rd., South Hills. $45-225. thinkingoutsidethecage.org
FILM • LAWRENCEVILLE
Groundhog Day on Groundhog Day. 12 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. Row House Cinema. 4115 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $12.50. rowhousecinemas.com/lawrenceville
THEATER • BRADDOCK
Clown VS. Puppet with MK LeBeaux. 7-11 p.m. Glitterbox Theater. 210 W. Eighth Ave., Homestead. $10. theglitterboxtheater.com
Mon., Feb. 3
GAMES • LAWRENCEVILLE
Queen Yourself! A Women’s Chess Meet-Up. 6-7 p.m. The Salon Pgh-Field Day. 3706 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $15-20. Registration required. grouper-sailfish-cjy4.squarespace.com
Tue., Feb. 4
EXHIBITION • NORTH SIDE
I Am Wild: A Charley Harper Exhibit. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 31. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. 10 Children’s Way-Allegheny Square. North Side. Included with regular admission. pittsburghkids.org
MUSIC • MILLVALE
Jessica Lea Mayfield with Margaux. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $20-25. mrsmalls.com
Wed., Feb. 5
MUSIC • NORTH SHORE
A founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan heads to Stage AE for a nostalgic show. GZA, who joined the influential rap group with his cousin, RZA, will perform the entirety of his 1995 solo release Liquid Swords in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The night also includes an appearance by Lettuce, a six-member funk band that has been performing for over three decades. 7 p.m. Stage AE. 400 North Shore Dr., North Shore. $39.50-75. promowestlive.com
THEATER • DOWNTOWN
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Trouble In Mind. 7 p.m. Continues through Sun., Feb. 23. O’Reilly Theater. 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. $35-103. trustarts.org
MUSIC • STRIP DISTRICT
Matt Pond PA with Anya Marina and Bathtub Cig. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. The Original Pittsburgh Winery. 2809 Penn Ave., Strip District. $18-20. pittsburghwinery.com