Warm up your winter with fun events all around the city!

Around the City:

Funny Girl
January 7-12 | Benedum Center
Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang!

Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience
Unitl January 12 | Pittsburgh Zoo
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience, presented by UPMC Health Plan, is a fabulously frosty reimagination of the Zoo’s treasured Asian Lantern Festival and Zoo Lights. Guests who have marveled at the handmade silk and steel structures will be amazed by an all-new lineup of sights, sounds, and surprises.

Carnegie Trees 2024: Iconic Pittsburgh
Until January 12 | Carnegie Museum of Art
This year’s Carnegie Trees highlight the unique treasures that make the Steel City remarkable! The five majestic Fraser firs will be adorned by the Women’s Committee, each reflecting distinct themes.

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week
January 13-19 | All Over the City
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Winter 2025 returns with "New Dishes for the New Year" as we focus on truly celebrating our chefs and restaurants. NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

• Simply browse the available menus
• Make reservations at participating locations
• Visit and enjoy the special menu at the special price

Around Bakery Square:

Yoga in the Portal
Every Saturday | The Portal
Enjoy a rejuvenating yoga experience every Saturday morning at Bakery Square! After the event, join us for brunch at one of our restaurants! Get $2 off mimosas at City Kitchen when you show your yoga punch card.

Bakery Square Book Club
January 5 | Conservatory
Discover, discuss, and connect with fellow book lovers at Bakery Square's Book Club hosted by @pghgoodreads! Munch on delicious food while chatting about your favorite reads! We can't wait to see you there! December Book: The Wedding People by Alison Espach

• Manicures by @paintpittsburgh
• Pop up shop by @inkeriboutique

We're celebrating ONE YEAR of book club with pizza from AVP, Jeni's Ice Cream, raffles, and birthday decor! Shop small & support local by getting this month's book from @whitewhalebks - Mention “Cecily’s Book Club” at check out for 15% off.

Bubble & Broom: A Wicked Pop-Up Bar
Until January 31 | City Kitchen
Step into the enchanting world of Oz at Bubble & Broom: a Wicked-inspired pop-up bar! Snap a pic in front of the shining Emerald City, admire Glinda’s pink wardrobe, sit amongst Elphie’s bewitching books, and sip on spellbinding cocktails!​​​​​​ Special events:

• Glinda's Magical Playdate
• Karaoke Night
• Bubble, Broom, & BRUNCH

Takos & Trivia
Every Tuesday | tako torta
Grab a marg and take a seat because trivia is getting SPICY! Trivia is hosted by the amazing minds at Buzzworthy Pub Trivia. Join from the bar, the jungle, the lounge, anywhere in the restaurant! All questions are posted on the big screens so you can play along wherever you are.

Find more January events at BKSQ here.

Tune in next month for more fun!