5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 21-23
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it.
Shen Yun
“Shen Yun: China Before Communism” is at the Benedum Center, Downtown. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
The production features classical Chinese dance as well as orchestral compositions. The show is 2 hours and 15 minutes long.
Each performance consists of about 20 pieces.
Tickets start at $86.25.
Guests over 12 years old must be show proof of covid-19 vaccination. Facemasks are required.
Details: trustarts.org
Taking a trip
The Pittsburgh Travel Showcase is happening this weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.
Presented by AAA Travel, the fifth annual event is Friday through Sunday. Experts from all areas of travel will be available to help plan international, national, and regional getaways.
Learn about travel to locales such as Alaska, Europe, and Hawaii, as well as find information on ocean and river cruises and rail travel.
There will be discounts and prize giveaways.
Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are $10.
Details: pittsburghtravelshowcase.com
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World of Wheels
The 61st annual Max Motive World of Wheels presented by NAPA returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this weekend.
There will hundreds of custom cars, classics, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and race cars on display.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch will be at the show from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Bryan Danielson, of All Elite Wrestling, has an appearance scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
There is a pinball tournament from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free.
Details: autorama.com
Rose Elf
Pittsburgh Opera presents “The Rose Elf,” based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Elf of the Rose.” The show opens at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Bitz Opera Factory, the opera’s headquarters in the Strip District.
The performance is sold out, but seat openings might become available according to the opera.
The one-act chamber opera will feature music by David Hertzberg, and resident artists. Soprano Madeline Ehlinger has the title role as the elf.
The show is approximately 60 minutes.
WQED’s Jim Cunningham is hosting a half-hour preview at 7 p.m. Friday showcasing the opera’s singers, music and production on the station’s website and 89.3FM.
WQED is hosting a preview at 7 p.m. Friday.
Guests must be show proof of covid-19 vaccination. Facemasks are required.
Details: pittsburghopera.org
“The Medium”
The City Theatre on the South Side will present “The Medium” starting Sunday. Originally created in 1993, the show explores technology through the lens of Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan on what’s described as “an Alice in Wonderland-like journey through the landscape of his profound insights about the effects of media upon the human experience.”
“The Medium” explores the effect of media and emerging technologies on perceptions, psyches and personal lives.
The scenes in the show are presented in the form of television genres. It was created by SITI Company and is directed by Anne Bogart.
Masks and proof of vaccination or negative covid-19 test will be required of all audience members over the age of 12.
Tickets start at $29.
Details: citytheatrecompany.org
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