Does music rule your free time? Do you love a good beer on a cool night? How about checking out some new flicks? Pittsburgh is bursting with opportunities for every hobby this weekend. Check out a few here.
Beers of the ‘Burgh Winter Warmer
Get into a fancy holiday mood with the return of Beers of the ‘Burgh’s Winter Warmer. Taking place Saturday at the Grand Hall in the Pennsylvanian in Downtown Pittsburgh, guests can enjoy a historical setting with a wide variety of festively seasonal local beers.
Even if brewed beverages aren’t your thing, you can head outside to get hot drinks like mulled wine and hot toddies. There will be fire pits to crowd around and clutch those two-handed beverages.
For more festive vibes, a retro disco dance party will be held at the event and food vendors will dish up delicious bites.
Get tickets and check out the impressive list of breweries and vendors at beersoftheburgh.com.
The Smalls Waltz
Classic rock radio station 102.5 WDVE and Millvale venue Mr. Smalls Theatre will celebrate one of the greatest concert films of all time, “The Last Waltz,” with a tribute to the music of The Band.
The show will feature The Randy Baumann Ramble Band and a lineup of other local all-stars. The show will be all ages, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
To get tickets or learn more, visit mrsmalls.com.
PGH SK8 Collaborative all ages night
Join the PGH SK8 Collaborative at Vellum Fermentation on the South Side for an evening of fun for all ages and skating abilities.
Bring skates and safety equipment (or borrow skates from the Collaborative, but make sure to bring socks!). The event will also feature food, a DJ, games and adult beverages. The all-ages portion of the evening will last from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and adults will take over from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Admission is $10. Learn more about PGH SK8 Collaborative and its events at pghsk8.org.
Three Rivers Film Festival
Movie buffs from the local area can check out the Three Rivers Film Festival all weekend. This is the largest film festival in the region and has a genre for any film lover, from comedies to dramas to documentaries.
Independent filmmakers will also often be available for Q&As after showings. The festival will be held at a variety of venues, and Downtown Pittsburgh restaurants will even partner with the fest for special offers when you show a ticket or confirmation email for the Film Festival.
See the full schedule of films at filmpittsburgh.org.
I Made It! For the Holidays
The search is on for neat, unique gifts for the hard-to-buy-for aunt on your gift list. Now’s the chance to find that one-of-a-kind gift at I Made It!’s holiday market.
Browse gifts and creations from more than 100 artists and makers from around the region. The market will be held at The Block Northway in Ross Township from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. From kids’ items to soaps to visual art to jewelry, anyone can knock out their shopping for the season in one fun, easy afternoon.
See a list of vendors at imadeitmarket.com.