It’s the first long weekend of 2026, for many of us. That gives us some extra hours to enjoy ourselves and get out to see what the city has to offer. Here are some great events going on.
Winterfest at The Frick
Infuse your winter season with some brightness and fun this weekend at The Frick, where a series of free or low-cost programs are perfect for solo fun or bringing along the whole family.
Free concerts will take place on both days, with songs sung by the South Hills Children’s Choir on Saturday and jazz pianist Royce Hearn playing smooth, gentle tunes on Sunday. There will also be art activities, workshops with Pittsburgh Glass Center, a hot chocolate bar, a chance to explore the historic home of Henry Clay Frick and even a scavenger hunt throughout the grounds.
The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Frick. A full schedule can be found at thefrickpittsburgh.org.
Dinosaur World Live
Spend Saturday cosplaying as a paleontologist with this exciting show for all ages. Dinosaur World Live will bring to life a variety of different dinosaurs with an awe-inspiring interactive show.
See the magic of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus onstage in this award-winning show that’s already on its third U.S. tour.
There will be two performances of Dinosaur World Live at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh. The show will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. Learn more at trustarts.org.
Brigid
Catch some of the luck of the Irish with this winter celebration of the Celtic goddess and patron saint Brigid. This musical event will be a celebration of Irish culture and history.
Entertainers performing at the two shows on Saturday include Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens, Meadhbh Walsh, Ally the Piper and Ladies of Longford. Additional events will take place over the next two weeks including a craft activity, a poetry reading, a Women and Whiskey event and more.
Brigid musical performances will take place this Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. at the New Hazlett Theater on the North Side. Get your tickets at brigidpgh.com.
Science Center 21+ Night: Video Games
Maybe you go all the way back to the Atari. Maybe you remember the good old days of Sega Genesis. Or maybe you just love your Nintendo Switch. In any case, you’ll love this after-hours adults-only night at the Kamin Science Center devoted to video games.
Try some cool cocktails and mocktails to start. Then, head to the Rangos Giant Cinema where you’ll get a unique opportunity to play games on the biggest screen in town. You can also listen to video game songs performed by local band Arcadia and enjoy Jackbox games hosted by local comedian Derek Minto. And, since it’s the Science Center, check out exhibits and real life professionals who can teach you about the science of video games.
Come in cosplay and make sure to bring your valid ID. The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $25 for non-members and $20 for members. Learn more at kaminsciencecenter.org.
Poetry Unplugged — Still Dreaming!
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Downtown Pittsburgh is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their spoken word night with this event honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The Friday night performance will bring together some of the area’s most exciting writers and spoken word artists.
The evening will be hosted by Orlando Watson and feature six other artists: Diarra Imani, Thembisile Gxuluwe, Devantae Butler, Leslie Ezra Smith, Shockie G and Mike Smalls, 2025 Century Cycle Poetry Slam champion.
The program will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. To learn more and get tickets, visit awaacc.org.
East Liberty’s Celebration of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday may be a day off, but it is most importantly a day of reflection on the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most important Civil Rights leaders. The Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty will be hosting “Our Beloved Community,” a day of celebration of King’s legacy.
The celebration will include an afternoon of activities with community partner organizations and an exhibition in the KST Gallery of past and future freedom fighters in portrait, created by Morgan Overton. Also, there will be a performance by Hill Dance Academy Theatre, Aryana Kapree, Pastor Deryck Tines, and the Lemington Gospel Chorale and students from ARYSE, with Rev. Michael Diaz of East Liberty Presbyterian Church.
The activities will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., with the performance from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty. Get tickets at kelly-strayhorn.org.
