Please join us for a free holiday concert (performed by Pittsburgh Opera's incredibly talented Resident Artist singers) as we also welcome new members to the Meetup group.

There will also be free coffee/tea and cookies.

The free, informal Song Shops feature Pittsburgh Opera's [Resident Artists](https://www.pittsburghopera.org/resident-artists/). Beginning at 12:00 PM on selected Saturdays, these one-hour performances are free, fun, and open to everyone. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and bring a lunch. [FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera](https://www.pittsburghopera.org/our-team/friends-of-pittsburgh-opera/) provide a reception after each Song Shop concert. Doors open at 11:30AM.

Attracting about 200 people each month, these free performances feature Pittsburgh Opera's Resident Artists for one-hour concerts to help showcase upcoming productions during Pittsburgh Opera's 2025-2026 season.

**Free Family-Friendly Concert**

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This free performance takes place at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters, 2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip. It's free and open to everyone. **However, to assist with logistics, please register in advance** [Holiday Song Shop 2025](https://pghopera.typeform.com/to/oLNkHHjI?)

Doors open at 11:30 AM.

Please note that the Pittsburgh Opera garage is available only for handicapped parking, by reservation. Handicapped parking reservations must be made by 4 PM Friday, December 12.

For more information about [Pittsburgh Opera](http://pittsburghopera.org)

So whether you're curious or just looking to take a little break while shopping in the Strip, please consider stopping by Pittsburgh Opera to enjoy their resident artists as they sing classics to give guests a little taste of opera.

And if you're relatively new to Meetup, this is a nice event to meet people in a very relaxed, convenient setting. Because the concert ends at 1 PM, your Saturday afternoon will still be open. Depending on the RSVPs, weather, and interests of the group, some people may go out for an optional lunch or walk around the Strip District.

**Options for Spending Time After the Concert**

1. If the weather is nice, walk over to the new [Pittsburgh Walk of Fame ](https://pittsburghwalkoffame.org/)with the installation of the first 10 stars (dedicated on October 20, 2025) near 19th and Smallman.
2. Lunch within a few blocks from the Pittsburgh Opera location.
3. [Heinz History Center & Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum](http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/) (1212 Smallman Street)

**Parking** There are several websites with recommendations for parking in the Strip District, such as [Strip District Neighbors | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania | Directions & Parking](https://www.stripdistrictneighbors.org/directions-parking/)

The Strip District is readily accessible with PRT Buses 54, 86, 87, 88, and 91 which have stops near the corner of 25th and Liberty which is directly across from the Pittsburgh Opera location.

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