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Saturday, January 27
Need a date night or GNO? Outreach Teen & Family Services is hosting an evening of intrigue, presented by Mystery’s Most Wanted [1], 4 to 8:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza Suites on Ft. Couch Road.
Community Drum Circle
Monday, January 8
Bang the drums! Experience group music-making through a drum circle at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. No drumming or musical skills necessary. All ages welcome. Drums and percussion instruments will be provided. Registration [2] encouraged.
First Day Hike
Monday, January 1
Greet 2024 with a hike on the Pleasant Valley Trail at Moraine State Park, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. First Day hikes are open to all ages, and may include friendly dogs on leashes. Reservations [3] required.
Tropical Forest Hawai‘i Festival
Saturday, January 27
Fun for all ages! Phipps Conservatory’s [4] Tropical Forest Hawai‘i Festival features entertainment, activities and more inspired by one of the world’s most botanically and culturally rich forest regions. Free with Conservatory admission. Members and kids under 2 enter at no cost.
Fire Safety Talk
Wednesday, January 17
Enjoy good company, a delicious lunch and learn about fire safety from the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department. 1 p.m., Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. $5/person. Call 412-278-2658 to pre-register.
Dancing with the Stars
Wednesday, January 24
Fab … u … lous! Following last year’s run of sold-out shows, Dancing with the Stars [5] is back on tour with a dazzling, sexy, high-energy, brand new live production! See your favorite professional dancers from the hit TV show performing new numbers as well as some of the showstoppers from season 32. 8 p.m., Benedum Center.
Dragon Lady
Wednesday, February 7 through Sunday, February 25
Gangsters, murder and karaoke. Sara Porkalob of Broadway’s 1776 brings her transformational storytelling to the O’Reilly Theater in this funny and fearless one-woman cabaret musical. Get tickets here. [6]
Mr. Messado’s School of Magic
Sundays through February 25
Magic tricks for the young and young at heart. 2 p.m., Sundays, Liberty Magic. Mr. Messado [6] brings a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. Mr. Messado’s Magic School for the Young and Young at Heart will have both teens and adults entertained from start to finish! www.trustarts.org
Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, January 28
Warm up with a chili cook-off! 11:30 a.m., Sunset Hills Presbyterian Church. All entries are welcome on the day of the event. Reminder to bring add-ons (cheese, sour cream, etc.) to complement the entry.
Chamber Music Pittsburgh: SPA Trio
Monday, February 12
Acclaimed soprano, violist, and pianist, Susanna Phillips, Paul Neubauer, and Anne-Marie McDermott, combine for a salon-style concert [7]. 7:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Playhouse, PNC Theater.