Steel City Con
When: December 5 – 7 Where: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville For more info: steelcitycon. com
This is one of the largest comic cons in the U. S., with more than 100,000 square feet of convention space filled with around 600 vendor and artist tables plus celebrity guests. Attendees can meet TV and film celebrities and participate in Q & As, panels, celebrity photo ops, and the Artist Charity Quick Sketch. There are also cosplay events and trivia and costume contests.
HOLIDAYS IN THE BURGH
‘ A Musical Christmas Carol’
When: December 13 – 23 Where: Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: pittsburghclo. org
This show is the spirit of the season, wrapped up with your favorite yuletide melodies and some holiday magic. Experience the story of Scrooge, Bob
Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and a host of other colorful characters.
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa at the Pittsburgh Zoo
When: December 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 Where: Education Complex / Lecture Hall, 7370 Baker Street, Highland Park For more info: pittsburghzoo. org
Get into the holiday spirit with the return of this festive and favorite annual event! Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch buffet, meet ambassador animals, write a letter to Santa, and deliver it to him right at the zoo.( Tickets for this event book quickly.)
Highmark Holiday Pops When: December 12 – 21( Check the website for specific performance dates.) Where: Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: pittsburghsymphony. org
Celebrate the holiday season with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Mendelssohn Choir, and guest vocalist Blaine Alden Krauss in this annual offering of seasonal music.
Highmark Light Up Night
When: November 22 Where: Downtown Pittsburgh( various locations) For more info: visitpittsburgh. com
This official kickoff to the Pittsburgh holiday season combines long-standing traditions and new holiday experiences with a supersized fireworks display as the big finale.
Holiday Brass Spectacular
When: December 16 Where: Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: pittsburghsymphony. org
The Holiday Brass Spectacular is a festive holiday tradition featuring timeless masterpieces, thrilling premieres, and renowned guest artists.
Jingle Bell Run – Pittsburgh
When: December 6 Where: Federal and Isabella Streets, Pittsburgh’ s North Shore For more info: events. arthritis. org / jbrpittsburgh
Be part of a festive race for charity and signature Arthritis Foundation event!
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