5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 7-9
It’s the weekend. Don’t let the snow stop you from getting out.
Pittsburgh RV Show
The Pittsburgh RV Show is celebrating its 55th anniversary beginning this weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It’s the longest-running indoor RV show in the country, according to organizers.
Nine acres will be filled with everything from folding camping trailers to high-end motor homes. This year’s show will feature more than 100 exhibitors and 13 dealers.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and active military personnel, $5 for children age 6-16 and free for children 5 and younger.
While face masks are required for those who are unvaccinated, they are recommended for all visitors.
Details: PittRVshow.com
Kane Brown
Country music singer Kane Brown will perform at PPG Paints Arena, Uptown at 7 p.m. on Saturday for his “Blessed & Free Tour.” Brown, who announced the birth of his second daughter with wife Katelyn Jae Brown on Dec. 31, is touring with Chase Rice and Restless Road.
The Nashville resident’s first single, “Don’t Go City on Me,” was released in 2014. His first album, “Kane Brown,” featured singles “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” and “Thunder in the Rain.” The album reached No. 1 on the country charts. He has new music set to release on Jan. 14.
Tickets start at $28. Face masks are recommended.
Details: ppgpaintsarena.com
Dinosaur Adventure
Dinosaur Adventure, which features realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that move and roar, is coming to the Monroeville Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Visitors will travel back 65 million years to experience the thrill of the prehistoric age to see Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Diplodocus and Velociraptor.
Visitors can participate in fossil crafting, Jurassic jeeps, themed obstacle courses and riding their favorite dinosaur. There will be a walking dinosaur show and a baby dinosaur meet and greet. There will also be live entertainment.
The show is produced by Pinnacle Productions Group. Tickets are $25 for adults, $30 for children ages 2-12.
Details: dinosauradventure.com
Oklahoma
“Oklahoma” will be on stage at the Benedum Center, Downtown at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The Tony Award winner for “Best Revival of a Musical” features director Daniel Fish’s reimagined production of the Broadway show for the 21st century. It’s described as thrilling, funny, sexy, provocative and probing in its interpretation of the original by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
The show has fog, loud gunshot effects, moments of total darkness and violence.
Proof of covid-19 vaccination or a negative covid-19 test within 72 hours of performance is required, along with masks.
Details: trustarts.org
John Crist
John Crist will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at Heinz Hall, Downtown.
The stand-up comedian has more than 1 billion video views and 4 million fans on social media. He is known for his videos “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney” and “Brands that need to be CANCELLED.”
In 2019, Crist made Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list, with more than 197,000 tickets sold for his “Human Being Tour.” He’s been featured on ESPN and “The Today Show.”
This show is one of 100 he will do for his “Fresh Cuts Comedy Tour.”
Tickets start at $41.
Proof of covid-19 vaccination or a negative covid-19 test within 72 hours of performance is required, along with masks.
Details: pittsburghsymphony.org
JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.
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