What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, Jan. 16-19? Find out here. Know of a cool event? Email us.Thursday, Jan. 16-Sunday, Jan. 19: Pittsburgh Restaurant WeekVarious timesThe kitchen is likely the last place you want to be after a holiday season filled with baking, basting and cocktail shaking. It’s a good thing Restaurant Week is underway so the pros can cook for you. With four more days showcasing prix fixe meals and special entrees at 40-plus eateries, there are so many New Year dishes to savor — from Khalil’s, Scratch & Co. and Fujiya Ramen, to EYV, Piada Italian Street Food and Emporio. Read more about Restaurant Week in NEXT. Information.“Cat Kid Comedy Club.” Photo courtesy of Jeremy Daniel.Thursday, Jan. 16, & Friday, Jan. 17: “Cat Kid Comic Club” at the Byham Theater7:30 p.m.What happens when baby frogs make art? If your own tadpoles loved “Dog Man: The Musical,” then they can’t miss this crowd-pleasing madcap musical. Swim on over to the Cultural District to find out what ensues when Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog start a club to “teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics.” Written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, the witty show is based on Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Man” spin-off series, “Cat Kid Comic Club.” Can creativity save the day? Tickets.Film still courtesy of the European Union Film Festival.Friday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 19: European Union Film Festival at the University of Pittsburgh and Harris TheaterVarious timesA thriller about genetic mutations. The empowering portrait of a 67-year-old female farmer in war-torn Kyiv. The first film about Dutch citizen Roger Cox — the only lawyer to successfully sue a government and an oil giant in landmark court cases. These are just a few of the powerful stories coming to the big screen through Jan. 23 in Oakland and Downtown. Showcasing the best of contemporary European cinema, the festival includes documentary, drama, comedy and romance films examining pressing topics like climate change, urban farming, gentrification and heritage. Read more about the EU festival in NEXT. Information.Photo courtesy of Carnegie Museum of Art.Friday, Jan. 17: Winter Heat at Carnegie Museum of Art8 p.m.This record-breaking cold front is not going anywhere, so it’s a good thing that Carnegie Museum of Art is bringing the heat. Don your sparkliest look and stroll into the elegant Hall of Sculpture to shine at Pittsburgh’s first big art party of 2025. Artist Nica Ross will set the scene with visuals while Pittsburgh DJs Arie Cole, Nate da Barber and FEMI pump up the volume until the clock strikes midnight. Strike a pose in the photo booth, enjoy uplifting performance art and sip wintery libations. Read more about Winter Heat in NEXT. Tickets.Saturday, Jan. 18, & Sunday, Jan. 19: Locomotion Weekend at Carnegie Science Center10 a.m.-4 p.m.All aboard for two days of fast-moving fun on the North Shore! Train enthusiasts, budding engineers and curious minds alike are invited to chug on over to this “ultimate celebration of movement, mechanics and animation.” Check out an impressive assortment of operating locomotives and guest train displays by local hobbyists and train associations, and join hands-on activities. See your favorite models in the iconic Miniature Railroad & Village exhibit, including scaled-down versions of Kaufmann’s and Fallingwater, along with the newest addition, the Chinatown Inn. While there, be sure to visit the blockbuster exhibit, “The Science Behind Pixar,” before it closes on Jan. 26. Tickets.Saturday, Jan. 18, & Sunday, Jan. 19: Winterfest at The Frick Pittsburgh10 a.m.-5 p.m.A winter wonderland is taking shape in Point Breeze to welcome snow lovers of all ages. Warm up with scorching Pittsburgh Glass Center demonstrations, enjoy live music and design yarn animals. Visit the History Mystery Table, sip soothing hot chocolate and make a winter wish while contributing to an interactive ribbon sculpture. Read more about Winterfest in NEXT. Tickets.Saturday, Jan. 18: Chili Cook-off at Goodlander Cocktail Brewery3 p.m.The gloomy days of January call for chili and cocktails. Channel your inner Homer Simpson and get those “chili boots” ready for this third-annual foodie fest in Larimer. Bring your appetite because 12 cooks will showcase their most delish homemade chili recipes. Register for free to sample dishes and vote for your favorites. See who advances to the finals and watch the top chili chef be crowned cook-off champion. Think you have a winning recipe? Fill out the online application to compete in the cook-off.Saturday, Jan. 18: “The Real James Bond … was Dominican” at City Theatre Company5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.What happens when a Dominican boy who is “James Bond-obsessed” — and takes a Nerf gun everywhere — finds out that the real James Bond was Dominican? City Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season with a coming-of-age story written and performed by Christopher Rivas. The author, actor and podcast host was driven to create the play after learning that “Bond creator Ian Fleming drew upon the life of Porfirio Rubirosa — a Dominican diplomat, international polo champion, race-car driver and spy — as the inspiration for 007.” Set to a live percussion score performed by Jonathan Gomez, the DNAWORKS production features immersive projections. Directed by Daniel Banks, the show celebrates identity, resilience and the power of representation. Audiences are invited to go beyond the stage with post-performance story circles and special community events. Tickets.Saturday, Jan. 18: Century Cycle Poetry Slam at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center6 p.m.In honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Pittsburgh native August Wilson, 10 local writers will compete in an exciting four-round poetry slam. How will it work? Each poet will draw a title of one of Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” play (from a fedora hat) to determine the order of performances based on the decade the work represents. Expect friendly and creative competition, because the participating poets are vying for a chance to win $1,000 and a spot in the center’s “Poetry Unplugged” event in April. Hosted by Orlando Watson, the event features five judges and music by DJKB. Tickets.Charles ”Teenie“ Harris, “Rev. Cornell Talley shaking hands with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at podium in Central Baptist Church,” ca. 1958, Carnegie Museum of Art, Heinz Family Fund.Sunday, Jan. 19: Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris Archive Drop-In Program: Pittsburgh Carnegie Museum of Art3-5 p.m.If you’re looking for meaningful ways to honor MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 20, we have lots of ideas for engaging with Pittsburgh’s civic, cultural and educational organizations here. The day before the holiday, Carnegie Museum of Art presents the all-ages drop-in program, Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King in the Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive. The public is invited to join together to observe Harris’ trailblazing photographs of African American life and explore how Dr. King’s work continues to be transformative. Photographs on view connect the nonviolent direct action and social justice work of Dr. King to civil rights movements, public school education, neighborhood organizing for racial and economic justice, and family and church life. Free with museum admission.Find more things to do in January and in Pittsburgh with NEXT, including live music, outdoor recreation and family activities, plus our new monthly guide to local art, NEXT in the Gallery.The post 10 things to do this weekend, from Winter Heat to Pittsburgh Restaurant Week appeared first on NEXTpittsburgh.