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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 30-Jan. 1
This weekend begins in 2022 and ends in 2023 and there’s plenty to do in Pittsburgh in between, especially when it comes to ushering in the New Year.
Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2023
Produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, this year’s First Night festivities get underway at 6 p.m. Saturday with Pyrotecnico Fireworks. There will also be fireworks when the clock strikes midnight to usher in 2023. The six hours in between will be filled with free celebratory entertainment including live music, dance, theater, visual arts, comedy, magic, children’s activities and a parade. The parade, featuring giant puppets, begins at 8 p.m. at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and makes its way along Penn Avenue before taking a right turn onto Stanwix Street.
Notable musical performers include R&B vocalist INEZ who hits the Highmark Stage at 10:45 p.m. INEZ is a native of Homewood and was named 2020 Pittsburgh Music Artist of the year by WYEP radio. Her debut album “Voicemails and Conversations” was released in 2019. Other live musical performances will feature reggae, hip hop and jazz. And if you’re looking for laughs, the Harris Theater will show comedy shorts starring famed duo Laurel and Hardy.
The countdown to midnight begins at 11:55 p.m. at the Highmark Stage with the Future of Pittsburgh Ball ascending above the Cultural District accompanied by another Pyrotecnico Fireworks display.
For a complete First Night schedule and to obtain a VIP pass, click here.
Ring in the #NewYear at the most iconic New Year’s Eve party in #Pittsburgh! ????????????Explore the Cultural District, enjoy free art and entertainment and so much more at @Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, a production of @CulturalTrust! #LovePGH
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— Visit Pittsburgh (@vstpgh) December 28, 2022
Pitt football watch party following Pitt-UNC hoops game
It wouldn’t be New Year’s weekend without college football and Pitt athletics will host a watch party for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game between the Panthers and UCLA following Pitt’s ACC men’s basketball home opener against North Carolina Friday at Petersen Events Center. The basketball game tips off at noon, while the football game kicks off at 2 p.m.
The bowl game will be shown on the video board at the events center as well as on all concourse TVs, and on the video board in the Thomas E. Richards Family Lobby. Food and alcohol sales will continue throughout the basketball game and then until the end of the third quarter of the bowl game.
Crawl ‘til the ball falls: Pittsburgh New Year’s Eve bar crawl 2023
It’s being promoted as one of the best New Year’s Eve events in Pittsburgh and a “bar crawl like no other.” It’s the “Crawl ‘til the ball falls: Pittsburgh New Year’s Eve bar crawl 2023.” It will take place starting at 6 p.m. Saturday (New Year’s Eve) and run until 2 a.m. Sunday. Participating bars include the Urban Tap, Doughbar, Finn McCools, Foxtail Local Bar and Kitchen, Oddball’s, and Smokin’ Joe’s Saloon. For information on how to pre-purchase a bar crawl wristband, email info@barcrawlerz.com or call 310-273-8772 Ext. 2.
The Commonheart at Mr. Smalls
Local rock/soul band The Commonheart, a group consisting of up-and-coming Pittsburgh area musicians, including vocalist Clinton Clegg, performs its final show of 2022 at 8 p.m. Friday at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale. The show is, in part, a celebration of The Commonheart’s new album “For Work or Love.” Tickets are $30 on the day of the show and $25 in advance. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Commonheart is partnering with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Pittsburgh Fire Fighters for Operation Warm and will be accepting donations of new children’s coats at the show.
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— The Commonheart (@the_commonheart) October 12, 2022
North and South Park ice skating
Area families can get those New Year’s resolutions rolling by getting some exercise on the ice rinks. Both the North and South Park skating rinks in Allegheny County are open for the season and have public skating this weekend.
Both North and South Park’s public skating hours on Sunday are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. The cost is $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents.
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