The Pittsburgh Cultural Arts Meetup Group

"Orpheus and Eurydice" (French opera) 65% off discount tickets and Cast Q&A

Fri, Nov 20 · 6:30 PM EST

Byham Theater, 101 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Orpheus and Eurydice
Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck, with instrumentation by Hector Berlioz
Libretto by Pierre-Louis Moline
NOVEMBER 14, 20, 22, 2026 at Byham Theater

To love is to look.
After the death of his beloved Eurydice, Orpheus vows to plunge into the very depths of the Underworld itself to bring her back. Moved by Orpheus’s passion, Amore (Cupid) appears and agrees to aid him in the rescue of his wife so long as he does not look at her until they return to the land of the living again.

With the help of the spirits of the Underworld, Orpheus finds Eurydice in Elysium. But as he guides her to the surface, he knows he cannot look back. Eurydice believes this means he does not love her, and she refuses to take another step until he looks her way. So he does… but this classic tale may not end the way you’ve seen before!

Based on the same Greek myth that inspired the Broadway hit Hadestown, Christoph Willibald Gluck's original 1774 score is enhanced by Hector Berlioz’s 1859 re-arrangement, making this a story that has only been enriched over the centuries.

Antony Walker conducts.

Understand Every Word: ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE is sung in French with English translations projected above the stage at all performances.

Meetup Ticket Discount Offer
With promo code “POMEETUP” Meetup members can purchase discounted tickets of $50 (regularly $149) or $28 (regularly $89) or $17 (regularly $49) for the Friday, November 20th, 7 pm performance.
With this link, the discount is pre-applied (where discount seats are shown the Orchestra Level, and if you click on the theater map, you can see discount seats in the balcony) http://www.culturaldistrict.org/promotion/apply?promotion_code=POMEETUP If you have any questions, please contact Álvaro Muñoz, Group Services Manager, PITTSBURGH OPERA at 412-281-0912 x 213

There are a limited number of discounted seats. Tickets must be purchased online in advance and are not for sale at the box office.

Naturally, this offer is not intended to be a substitute for Pittsburgh Opera 2026-2027 subscriptions which have many benefits.

For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit

PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION Tickets include a very interesting pre-show discussion (with colorful study guide) one hour before each performance. Thus, we can meet inside the Byham at 6 PM on Friday, November 20 for this pre-show discussion from 6-6:30 PM.

AFTER-SHOW Cast Q&A Discussion After the show, please feel free to stay for the cast Q&A discussion about their training, other performances they've been doing around the world, their fun experiences while visiting Pittsburgh, etc. These cast Q&A discussions are often funny and engaging. This is also a chance to see these opera stars out of costume and actually being quite down-to-earth in addition to their remarkable talents. These Q&A discussions last 30-60 minutes with a chance for photos and autographs if desired.

The Meetup ticket offer is a really good deal, so think about treating yourself and family/friends for a truly memorable evening.

For more information about this production, including review articles, audio/video previews, cast info, etc., please visit ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE | Pittsburgh Opera

And if you can't make it on November 20 with the Meetup ticket offer, please consider attending one of the other performances.

Saturday, November 14 at 7 PM

Friday, November 20 at 7 PM

Sunday, November 22 at 2 PM

Normally priced tickets and ticket availability for all performances may be found at ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE | Pittsburgh Opera or by calling (412) 456-6666 or stopping by the Theater Square/Byham/Benedum Box Office. Please note student (18 & Under) tickets are 50% off for all performances.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability or call 412-423-8980.

Pittsburgh Symphony Thanksgiving Concert - Strauss, Haydn, & Tchaikovsky

Sun, Nov 29 · 1:15 PM EST

Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Please join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) for a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend concert full of tradition, beauty, and joy.

Concert Program
MASON BATES: New Work World premiere + PSO commission
TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1
HAYDN: Symphony No. 60, “Il distratto”
STRAUSS: Viennese Favorites

About this Performance
Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend with one of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved piano concertos. Alexander Malofeev, one of the most exciting young pianists on the international stage and winner of the 2016 International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, brings dazzling virtuosity to Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto. The program also features Haydn’s “Il Distratto”, a world premiere of a new work by Mason Bates, and concludes with a festive annual tradition of Maestro Honeck leading the PSO in waltzes and favorites from his homeland.

Meetup Considerations

1. For those that wish to sit together, please gather at the Heinz Hall Box Office at 1:15 PM sharp so the group can buy tickets together and take advantage of any discounts (likely 25% off) that might be available. We expect people will pay around $25-$38 per ticket depending on whether they prefer to sit on the Orchestra Floor or Balcony.
2. People can bring cash so one person can place the order to speed up the ticketing process (once we have a firm headcount) so others can continue to socialize as much as possible before going inside Heinz Hall.
3. After getting the tickets together the group can go inside Heinz Hall for various pre-concert activities that include a pre-concert discussion, opportunity to meet several Pittsburgh Symphony musicians, and pre-concert performance in the Heinz Hall Lobby. People may also wish to grab a drink and get some great photos.
4. Please be mindful that it will be easier to meet new people in the group before Heinz Hall gets crowded.
5. Depending on the interests of the group, we may go for a drink/dinner after the concert and check out the Holiday Market near the intersection of 7th Street and Penn Avenue which is next to Heinz Hall. Please note that the Holiday Market has been relocated to the Cultural District this year because of the ongoing renovations in Market Square.
6. As always, it is also fine if you'd like to attend this concert on your own with family/friends instead.

For more information about the PSO and other events coming up at Heinz Hall, please visit http://www.pittsburghsymphony.org

Stay tuned for updates!

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability where you can also download apps, get garage availability via text messaging, etc.

Phipps Holiday Magic Winter Flower Show & Light Garden -- Botanical Brilliance

Wed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM EST

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Please join us to check out Phipps Holiday Magic: Winter Flower Show and Light Garden where this year's theme is Botanical Brilliance that celebrates the beauty of plants through sparkling metallics, rich jewel tones and imaginative topiary displays. Poinsettias, amaryllis and narcissus fill the glasshouse with seasonal color, while gilded foliage and luminous sculptures reveal botanical beauty in unexpected ways. Outside, the Phipps iconic Winter Light Garden transforms the night with colorful displays for guests of all ages.

While advanced timed tickets are required, we expect tickets will be available at the door on Wednesday, December 2.

This is a chance to check out other Phipps exhibits, including

• Tropical Forest Panama
• Garden Railroad: Fairies and Gnomes
• Planets Earth inside Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes

When possible, it is recommended people arrive in the afternoon to experience the incredible beauty of the Phipps indoor gardens as the lighting transitions from daylight to twilight to evening.

Parking Directions and Parking | Phipps Conservatory

Stay Tuned for updates!

Handmade Arcade 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM EST

David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Shop one-of-a-kind handmade products from 290 talented makers at the largest holiday market in the region! Come to be inspired and leave with distinctive handcrafted products you won’t find anywhere else! Surprise and delight your loved ones with holiday gifts as unique as they are. You’ll find everything from sustainable clothing and accessories to one-of-a-kind art, innovative home decor, decadent body products, and much more. Bring your whole crew for a day of shopping, hands-on crafts, and breathtaking live demonstrations.

Hands-on Activities include demos, make-and-takes, and community art projects. Visitors can welcome screen printers, glass blowers, painters, illustrators, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more! For the full schedule, please visit Holiday Market | Handmade Arcade

This is also a great opportunity to check out interesting art works and river views in the Convention Center. In addition, there are a number of galleries as well as the Heinz History Center within walking distance.

MEETUP Considerations

1. We encourage everyone to arrive as early as possible since there are hundreds of vendor booths along with a number of creative hands-on activities. There are also some interesting arts related exhibits to check out at the Convention Center.
2. The Meetup group can gather at 12-12:15 PM sharp near the Raffle Table located to the right of the Main Entrance.
3. It may be helpful to arrive early and do a quick walk through to make sure you spot the Raffle Table and get a sense of what vendor booths you may wish to spend some more time with, especially for those interested in shopping.
4. Please be mindful that not everyone's interests are the same -- so while some will spend more time shopping, others will walk around quickly.
5. With many activities unfolding simultaneously, Holiday Market | Handmade Arcade is well suited for people to enjoy in smaller groups or on their own with family/friends.
6. At any given time, there could be anywhere from 0-20+ people from Meetup dispersed among the general public.
7. Because everyone has different schedules, people will arrive and leave at different times.
8. It is not realistic to post comments asking where other people in the group are and expecting a timely response. Many people enjoy Handmade Arcade without feeling the need to constantly check cell phones -- and are simply happy enough when they run into people they know as they walk around.
9. Please be mindful that when gathering times/locations are provided, people that show up 'on time' should not be expected to 'wait around' for others that may or may not show up at a given time.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability where you can download apps, get garage availability via text messaging, or call 412-423-8980.