5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 3-5

From Beethoven to the Bucs, there is a wide variety of exciting things to do in the next few days. Here are five things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend.

Beethoven’s Fifth at Heinz Hall

Maestro Manfred Honeck leads the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the symphony that opens with the four most recognizable notes in classical music. One need not be an aficionado to know them — Da, da, da, da followed by da, da, da, da. That’s right, they are the opening notes to Beethoven’s Fifth.

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February 3 - 5 at Heinz Hall
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— Pittsburgh Symphony (@pghsymphony) February 1, 2023

You can catch the PSO’s performance of the landmark symphony Friday through Sunday. Friday and Saturday’s concerts start at 8 p.m. while the Sunday show is at 2:30 p.m. Best tickets available for the evening performances range from $21 to $98, while tickets for Sunday range from $20 to $97. For more information, go to pittsburghsymphony.org.

Guided Pirates tour

On Saturday, Pirates fans can take a special guided “Beat ‘Em Bucs” tour in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center. Explore Pirates baseball history while reliving some of the Pirates’ greatest moments from the first World Series held here in 1903 and Bill Mazeroski’s 1960 World Series-winning home run to the first all-minority starting lineup in 1971. There are artifacts including historic bats, balls, uniforms and photographs. Visitors must sign up for the guided tours, which are included with regular museum admission. For more information, visit heinzhistorycenter.org.

“80 For Brady”

GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) quarterback Tom Brady may have just announced his retirement as an NFL football player, but the movie “80 For Brady,” which puts him at the center of an amusing story, debuts this weekend. It opens Friday at The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center, formerly the Tull Family Theater, in Sewickley. Based on a true story, the movie follows four friends played by Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda who decide to go the 2017 Super Bowl to cheer on their favorite player. Hilarity and heartwarming moments ensue. For information about tickets and showtimes, go to thelindsaytheater.org.

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— TheLindsayTheater (@LindsayTheater) February 2, 2023

Opposites Abstract

The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is debuting a new exhibit on Friday called “Opposites Abstract.” It’s based on the exploration of opposites in bestselling children’s book author and illustrator Mo Willems’ recent all-ages book of the same name. The interactive exhibition focuses on the topic of opposites.

Very cool!! Looking forward to this! https://t.co/DmXBx4zH0i

— Tyler Samstag (@TylerSamstag) January 30, 2023

A release from the museum describes an exhibition that asks: Is this dark? Is this light? Is this broken? Is this fixed? “We all encompass so many different facets of ourselves that we can discover through art. I’m excited to see the opposites and abstractions within you!” Willems said. It runs from Feb. 4 through Sept. 3. For more information, go to pittsburghkids.org.

Remodeling Expo

Looking for ways to spruce up your home? Check out the Pittsburgh Remodeling Expo running from Feb. 3-5 at Acrisure Stadium’s UPMC Club Lounge (Gate B entrance). The expo is designed to provide answers, advice and ideas for transforming a living space into a dream home. It includes advice on cabinetry, countertops, flooring, basement finishing, waterproofing and energy efficiency. The admission price is $5 for adults. Children under 18 get in for free.

For more information, go to homeshowcenter.com/overview/pittsburgh.